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Matched with McGregor in TUF
Chandler will coach this season's TUF against Conor (leg), with the pair set to square off at the end of the season, Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Both fighters' latest fights were losses to Dustin Poirier, with Chandler's coming in November of 2022 and McGregor's coming in July of 2021. McGregor required surgery on his left leg after that fight and subsequently dropped out of the USADA testing pool. Per Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com, he's yet to re-enter, so the fight won't be able to take place until he's back in the pool for at least six months.
Both fighters' latest fights were losses to Dustin Poirier, with Chandler's coming in November of 2022 and McGregor's coming in July of 2021. McGregor required surgery on his left leg after that fight and subsequently dropped out of the USADA testing pool. Per Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com, he's yet to re-enter, so the fight won't be able to take place until he's back in the pool for at least six months.
Falls short in memorable scrap
Chandler lost to Dustin Poirier via submission (Rear-naked choke) at 2:00 of Round 3 at UFC 281 on Saturday in New York.
ANALYSIS
Chandler brought his usual explosive offensive style to this one, but simply wasn't composed enough when he hurt Dustin, while Poirier regained his composure and mounted his own offense. A grappling attack easily netted "Iron" Round 2, but a failed scramble in the final frame led to "Diamond" synching a body triangle and locking in a choke. Chandler has said time and again that he wants his fights to be exciting, and while this is undoubtedly the case, he is now 2-3 in the Octagon, having taken hellacious damage in all of those defeats. Chandler will always be top-draw material, but it's hard to see title contention in his future at this rate. He falls to 23-8-0 in professional MMA as a result of the loss. While it's back to the drawing board, he'll at least get some consolation in the form of a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Chandler brought his usual explosive offensive style to this one, but simply wasn't composed enough when he hurt Dustin, while Poirier regained his composure and mounted his own offense. A grappling attack easily netted "Iron" Round 2, but a failed scramble in the final frame led to "Diamond" synching a body triangle and locking in a choke. Chandler has said time and again that he wants his fights to be exciting, and while this is undoubtedly the case, he is now 2-3 in the Octagon, having taken hellacious damage in all of those defeats. Chandler will always be top-draw material, but it's hard to see title contention in his future at this rate. He falls to 23-8-0 in professional MMA as a result of the loss. While it's back to the drawing board, he'll at least get some consolation in the form of a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Will face Poirier at MSG
Chandler will face Dustin Poirier at the UFC event at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 12, Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
This deal has been in the works for a couple months and has now been officially agreed upon. In addition to this fight agreement, Chandler has also signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC. Chandler will look to follow up an epic knockout of Tony Ferguson back in May.
This deal has been in the works for a couple months and has now been officially agreed upon. In addition to this fight agreement, Chandler has also signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC. Chandler will look to follow up an epic knockout of Tony Ferguson back in May.
Working to secure fight against Poirier
Chandler will look to take on Dustin Poirier in a lightweight matchup at a UFC event on Nov. 12, but the event has yet to be finalized, Shaheen Al-Shatti of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Chandler most recently took down Tony Ferguson via KO to start the second round at UFC 274. The 5-foot-8 American fighter has quickly emerged as one of the most popular fighters in the lightweight division, currently boasting a record of 23-7-0 in UFC action.
Chandler most recently took down Tony Ferguson via KO to start the second round at UFC 274. The 5-foot-8 American fighter has quickly emerged as one of the most popular fighters in the lightweight division, currently boasting a record of 23-7-0 in UFC action.
Legendary knockout of Tony Ferguson
Chandler defeated Tony Ferguson via KO (front kick) at 0:17 of Round 2 at UFC 274 on Saturday in Phoenix.
ANALYSIS
Chandler has become one of the most popular fighters in the company in the span of four fights and tonight showed exactly why. Chandler dug deep and managed to survive an early knockdown from Ferguson. Once he got his wits together, he planted Tony with a takedown and generated some offense from top position. Once Round 2 began, Chandler nearly decapitated Ferguson with a front kick that resulted in one of the most epic knockouts in the history of the sport. It was so brutal and violent you couldn't help but feel for Tony. The end result highlighted both Chandler's finishing ability and his resiliency, in addition to earning him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuse. Chandler took full advantage of his post-fight mic time, challenging both the winner of the Charles Oliveira v. Justin Gaethje fight scheduled for later in the evening, in addition to challenging Conor McGregor for a fight at 170 pounds. Any of them sound like a good idea. Chandler is a star.
Chandler has become one of the most popular fighters in the company in the span of four fights and tonight showed exactly why. Chandler dug deep and managed to survive an early knockdown from Ferguson. Once he got his wits together, he planted Tony with a takedown and generated some offense from top position. Once Round 2 began, Chandler nearly decapitated Ferguson with a front kick that resulted in one of the most epic knockouts in the history of the sport. It was so brutal and violent you couldn't help but feel for Tony. The end result highlighted both Chandler's finishing ability and his resiliency, in addition to earning him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuse. Chandler took full advantage of his post-fight mic time, challenging both the winner of the Charles Oliveira v. Justin Gaethje fight scheduled for later in the evening, in addition to challenging Conor McGregor for a fight at 170 pounds. Any of them sound like a good idea. Chandler is a star.