Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler weighs in on his upcoming bout against former interim champion Tony Ferguson
What started with one of the most sharp-witted yet thought-provoking comments in the name of ‘Dana White Privilege’ at UFC 261 press conference, has emanated into one of the most exciting fights set up by the UFC in this calendar year. Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson has all the making for an epic barn-burner.
UFC 274 will feature a three-round clash between Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler, that will determine the credibility of each fighter’s quest for the title at this point of their careers. Ferguson has been on a major slump in his career following his loss to Justin Gaethje, and the charismatic violence artist hasn’t won a round since.
Chandler on the other hand has been on a losing streak of his own, but delivered two epic fights that saw him soar on the fan appreciation radar. Interestingly both fighters have lost to the champion Charles Oliveira and his opponent at UFC 274 Justin Gaethje. This sitch makes for an interesting press conference and an exciting fight week.
Previewing his bout at UFC 274 in the DC and RC show, Chandler said, ‘You never what Tony Ferguson is going to do. The man is a certified lunatic inside the cage, and we love him for that.. I will be looking for a finish, but I will not be over exerting myself for a finish.’
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler won the internet’s heart after his valorous display in a 3 round war against Justin Gaethje. The ever charismatic personality also broke the internet when a video of him interacting with his adopted son, post that fight, melted everyone’s heart.
Chandler used to be the face of Bellator for years before signing with the UFC and shocked the fans by knocking out Dan Hooker in the first round. He’s since been on the losing end of two back-to-back Fight of the Year contenders and will b looking forward to securing another win when he steps back into the Octagon at UFC 274 against Tony Ferguson.
He already has an adopted son and welcomed his newborn son Ace to their family through an Instagram post in which he said, “So blessed to add another son to the Chandler family. Ace Chandler was born April 19th. The blessings of adoption have enriched our lives more than we ever thought possible,” he wrote on Instagram. “@briechandler has had adoption on her heart for over 2 decades and after our son Hap, we knew we’d do it again. So many people have said we have given such a gift to these young men, but to us, it’s always felt like the exact opposite…we feel like we have won the lottery every single day.”
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