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Breaking: Michael Chandler On Stand By For Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 254

Adit Chauhan by Adit Chauhan
September 17, 2020
in MMA, UFC
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Khabib Nurmagomedov - Michael Chandler

Khabib Nurmagomedov - Michael Chandler (Credit: UFC)

UFC President Dana White made it official that Michael Chandler has signed with the company and will serve as back-up for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. After reports emerged that UFC is looking at Michael Chandler as a possible new opponent for Tony Ferguson, fight fans were left wondering about the possible Tony Ferguson vs Dustin Poirier fight. However, many fight fans showed great interest in a potential Chandler vs Ferguson fight. Now, it looks like Michael Chandler won’t be competing against Tony Ferguson, but rather, would serve as a back-up for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

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Michael Chandler has officially signed with UFC, Dana White announced on @SportsCenter.

Chandler will serve as a backup fighter for the #UFC254 main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. pic.twitter.com/7zs1dRwMK1

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 17, 2020

With the scare of coronavirus looming on both ends, there’s a reason to believe that the UFC fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje could fall apart. Earlier, Gilbert Burns had to pull out of his fight against Kamaru Usman after he tested positive for coronavirus ahead of his Championship fight against Kamaru Usman at UFC 251.

UFC signs Michael Chandler – makes it official

So @danawhite just announced the @UFC has signed @MikeChandlerMMA to serve as a backup for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje at #UFC254 wow 🤩 great news @MmaSanford @henrihooft @CoachGJones @DrCPeacock

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) September 17, 2020

UFC Welterweight title contender reacted to Michael Chandler’s signing and couldn’t believe at the company’s decision to keep Chandler as a replacement. After Tony Ferguson missed out on the title opportunity after Khabib Nurmagomedov was not eligible to compete due to travel restrictions in light of the pandemic, Ferguson took on Justin Gaethje in a short-notice fight.

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Justin Gaethje-Khabib Nurmagomedov
(Credit: UFC)

It makes more sense for the UFC to keep Tony Ferguson as a backup. Be that as it may, UFC has not only signed Michael Chandler but in an unfortunate scenario where Khabib vs Gaethje cannot take place, we could see Michael Chandler fight for the UFC Lightweight Championship next.

So @BellatorMMA fighters aren't good, but a former champion whom I beat gets signed by the @UFC and is an immediate backup for a title fight. Interesting.

— Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) September 17, 2020

UFC 254 will feature Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje in a title unification bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship. Along with two of the best lightweight strikers, UFC 254 card will also feature the likes of former Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier in a possible #1 contender’s match for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Rafael dos Anjos will also make his lightweight return against Islam Makachev, with Yair Rodrigues set to take on Zabit Magomedsharipov in a possible #1 contender’s match for the UFC Featherweight Championship. The next few weeks are action-packed, and only till will tell the future of the lightweight division.

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