Michael Chandler knows the biggest fight of his career is potentially looming. Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will make his long-awaited UFC debut when he faces Dan Hooker in the co-main event of UFC 257 on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, on the same night as the pivotal lightweight headliner between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Considering Chandler served as a backup for 155-pound champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, a win over Hooker could very well put him next in line for a title shot. If both McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) and Chandler prevail in their respective bouts, a matchup could be imminent and Chandler likes his chances against “The Notorious.” Related Michael Chandler calls Dan Hooker his toughest matchup, but wasn't on radar prior to UFC 257 booking Coach: Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje 'slightly easier' for Conor McGregor than Dustin Poirier “Of course I want my name in that storyline,” Chandler told ESPN
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UFC’s Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor: ‘I think I am a nightmare’ for him – MMA Junkie