Even with Do Bronx's great performance, Chandler bets on Gaethje in an eventual confrontation

C. Do Bronx (left) defeated M. Chandler (right) in the UFC 262, for the lightweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The undisputed victory of Charles of the Bronx about Dustin poirier No. UFC 269 seems not to have been enough to convince Michael chandler. After seeing the great performance of the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), who was successful in his first title defense, the former Bellator legend said that Justin gaethje will be able to dethrone the Tupiniquim in a confrontation envisioned by Ultimate. The statement was made on social media.

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“Gaethje breaks Charles Oliveira. Change my mind,” Chandler wrote on his Twitter account. Twitter.

Hired by the UFC at the end of the 2020 season, Michael has already shared the Octagon with both athletes. In May, the American faced Do Bronx and was knocked out in the dispute for the then vacant title of the category.

In November, Chandler returned to action for a match against Gaethje. In the clash, which could guarantee the winner the chance to compete for the belt, the athlete put up a real battle, but, once again, he was overcome. This time, by points.

After Charles' victory over Poirier, everything indicates that Justin will be the Brazilian's next rival. At the press conference after the UFC 269, UFC president Dana White stated that the former interim champion should be next in line.

Gaethje breaks Charlie Olives… CHANGE MY MIND. # ufc269

— Michael chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) December 12, 2021