Tony Ferguson's rival at UFC 274, Michael Chandler asks for respect from his opponent and 'ignores' bad moment

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

Responsible for trying to complicate the lives of Tony Ferguson in Ultimate, Michael chandler He doesn't care about 'already won'. Rival of 'Bicho Papão' in UFC 274, the former Bellator recognizes the veteran's qualities and rules out belittling his opponent, who is going through the worst moment of his career. In an interview with 'MMA fighting', the combatant vented about the commitment.

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“I would say his retrospect would indicate he may have lost his spark, but you can't just look at that and say he's lost the last three fights. Charles Oliveira (From the Bronx), Justin gaethje, Beneil Dariush They are athletes at the top of their sport. When you face the top of the division, you are surrounded by the best lightweights in the world. You’re going to win some and lose some,” Chandler said.

Hired by the UFC at the end of 2020, Michael is also not experiencing the best moment in his career. Bellator legend, the fighter has two stumbles in three appearances for the company.

In his last commitment, Chandler had a historic confrontation in Ultimate. The athlete measured strength with Justin gaethje and ended up being defeated by points in a real battle in the octagon.

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Ferguson is going through his worst moment in his career in MMA. Considered one of the best athletes in the history of the division, the 38-year-old veteran hasn't won a fight in almost three years.

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