Michael Chandler could not have asked for a better time to join the UFC. The former Bellator lightweight champion joined the promotion with a vacant title. In UFC 254. ‘Iron’ was the backup for headliner fight in case anything happened to either Justin Gaethje or Khabib Nurmagomedov. 

However, Chandler is now a man on a mission to prove himself in the promotion. The likes of Conor, Tony, Dustin, Justin and Michael Chandler himself are all in prime position to grab the throne that is now empty. It will be interesting to see who will be the lightweight champion. 

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Michael Chandler gives his thoughts on Conor McGregor as an opponent

In a recent video, MMA on point tasked Chandler with ranking the top 10 lightweights in the division. ‘Iron’ ranked Conor McGregor on #4 and reasoned it saying, “When you break down Conor McGregor,  you gotta think about the left hand and the spins.

Chandler’s first assignment under the UFC was on the sidelines. However, ‘Iron’ has maintained that he is in shape and ready to go at the lightweight division. 

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The former Bellator champion is not shy in calling out his opponents and has mentioned the likes of Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson for his first fight in the UFC. 

The lightweight division is one of -if not the most- talent stacked division in the UFC. Chandler will therefore have his work cut out for him if he wants to challenge for the title. 

Who would you like Michael Chandler to fight on his debut in the UFC? Should he fight Tony Ferguson or Justin Gaethje? Let us know in the comments below.