Well, it finally happened. The UFC finally signed Michael Chandler. But Dana White and company did more than just that. After signing Chandler, White announced that the former Bellator lightweight champion would serve as the back up to next month’s lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. So let’s talk about Chandler’s move to the UFC and all the various scenarios it has created.

UFC debutant/title challenger?

Thoughts on chandler being the step in guy for Khabib Gaethje/why he would be the step in guy before any of the top 5 guys

— Haugh (@natehaugh1) September 17, 2020

Michael Chandler signing with the UFC is, honestly, not that interesting, at least from the standpoint that over the last month it has become increasingly clear that was going to happen.