Victim of the Bronx, Michael Chandler ignores champion and chooses Gaethje as the biggest challenge of his career

M. Chandler debuted for the UFC in January 2021. Photo: Reproduction/Instargam

Hardly defeated by Charles of the Bronx in May, Michael chandler does not consider the lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) as the most complicated opponent of his career. In an interview with 'ESPN', the former challenger for the category belt surprised by stating that his biggest challenge will be Justin gaethje. Opponent of the former owner of the interim belt in UFC 268, the North American explained his position.

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"I believe that Justin gaethje He's the scariest guy I've ever faced, the craziest guy I've ever fought. I've faced some tough guys in the past, but he takes the cake,” Chandler said.

Statement made, Michael is close to facing his 'biggest nightmare' in MMA. Willing to regain his status as a challenger for the lightweight belt, the fighter faces Justin in one of the most important fights in the world. UFC 268, which takes place on November 6th.

While Chandler heads into his third fight of the season, Gaethje returns to the Octagon after more than 12 months of inactivity. The former interim division champion's last commitment took place in October last season, when he was completed by Khabib Nurmagomedov in dispute for the unification of the throne of the category.

The winner of the confrontation can earn the right to face the winner of the duel between Charles of the Bronx e Dustin poirier. In December, the Brazilian tries to carry out his first title defense against the North American.