Dana White confirms negotiations to promote fight between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson

UFC negotiates fight between M. Chandler and T. Ferguson. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Willing to move one of the most dangerous divisions in MMA, Dana White confirms negotiating a big fight for the lightweight (up to 70,3kg) of Ultimate. In an interview with 'ESPN', the UFC boss admitted the possibility of holding the fight between Michael chandler e Tony Ferguson. The agent, however, adopted caution before engaging in confrontation.

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“We are thinking about him (Ferguson) against (Michael) Chandler”, confirmed the agent.

Even admitting his interest in promoting the clash, White avoided guarantees. The UFC president adopts a restrained stance regarding confirmation.

“Don’t lie and say it’s confirmed”, he requested.

Lightweight standouts, Ferguson and Chandler are looking for recovery in the company. While the former interim champion is experiencing his worst moment as a professional in MMA, coming from three consecutive setbacks, the former Bellator legend has two setbacks in three appearances for the company.

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