It looks like we could be in for what promises to be one of the most exciting match-ups in the history of the lightweight division. Two of the most devastating fighters in the division will look to settle it out inside the Octagon. Michael Chandler sends an invitation to Justin Gaethje for a scrap inside the Octagon after Gaethje stated that Chandler’s claim that he was ducking him is completely baseless.
Let’s make it happen then. The fans want it. I’ve been asking for it.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 24, 2021
Michael Chandler’s tweet came in response to Gaethje who said that Chandler has been ducking him ever since signing with the promotion. The Highlight also ridiculed “Daddy Dana White” for offering him the title opportunity.
@MikeChandlerMMA is talking out of his ass. I was waiting for the bout agreement 3 weeks into camp and wake up to news his daddy Dana gave him the shot. He’s been out of commission since the KO. What am I missing? I’m on vacay and this fucker is slandering my name. 3-4 times? ????♂️
— Justin Gaethje ???????? (@Justin_Gaethje) July 21, 2021
Earlier, Chandler had claimed that he has asked to fight Gaethje numerous times, however, the former interim lightweight champion has been ducking him for quite some time now.
Justin Gaethje is currently ranked #2 in the UFC’s lightweight rankings and has been out of action ever since the submission loss against Khabib Nurmagomedov back at UFC 254 for the UFC lightweight title. Meanwhile, Michael Chandler is also coming off a title loss at the hands of Charles Oliveira. Chandler suffered the first loss of his UFC career after Oliveira finished him in the second round to become the new UFC lightweight champion.
Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler promises to be a barn-burner
Without a reason of doubt, a potential match-up between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler is a barn-burner. Two of the most devastating strikers in the division right now, both Gaethje and Chandler like to put on a show for fight fans.
Both the fighters are coming off title losses and will look to jump back to the winning column with a statement win to get back in the title contention. While nothing has been confirmed so far, should the fight take place, it’s bound to get the attention of fight fans around the world and has “Fight of the Year” all over it.