The UFC fighter Michael Chandler He is in full preparation for his next fight. The American – who It is located at number seven of the UFC lightweight division– He will face next April 12 at UFC 314 to English Paddy Pimblett in the co -partlar fight. This fight could return to the classification of the 155 poundswhere Liverpool’s is still in the twelve position.
And it is that the division of the 155 pounds of UFC is living its particular earthquake, with the Incorporation of great stars such as Ilyia Topuria or Max Hollowaythe withdrawal of mythical fighters from the division such as Dustin Poirier or the flirting from your Islam Makhachev champion with the wélter weight. In a recent interview in Shak MMA Michael Chandler was asked about the landing of ‘El Matador’ in the lightweight.
“He is not the featherweight champion because The uncle is so sure of himself that he has left the belt vacant to get up at 155 pounds. You have to have enough balls to make that movement, “said the former Bellator champion.”The normal thing would be to keep the belt In one hand in the 155 pounds and then you go down again … so, this in itself is spectacular, “said ‘Iron Mike’.
Precisely, Chandler will face Pimblett-the Hispanic-Georgian archiene-, who has already declared that he would be happy to welcome Topuria to his new category. For his part, the American would also see that fight with good eyes.
“Obviously, I would love to fight himwe will see how everything is happening, who fights first in the division. Will you fight for the belt against Islam [Makhachev]? Will Islam of category upload? There are a lot of rumors right now between 145, 155 and 170 pounds. I think they are the most exciting divisions of the UFC and the 155 that most of all, “said the fighter.
At 38, Chandler – although still competes at the highest level – is predictably in the last years of his career As a fighter, but faces each challenge with simplicity. “I’m very excited to have him [a Topuria]that I know a max [Holloway]. This was already a row of murderers before they arrived, so now it will be even more difficult. I’m going to concentrate on Pimblett, I’m going to do my job on April 12 and then we’ll see. All I know is that this summer will be incredible, ”concluded ‘Iron Mike’.
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