Michael Chandler is aiming for a No. 1 contender fight.
Following his ‘Knockout of the Year’ candidate against Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 this past May, the UFC lightweight sought out fights against the upper echelon of the division such as Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor. The former two-division champion expressed interest in Chandler, who he agreed to share the Octagon with ‘at some stage’ in his return from injury. However, the ’Notorious’ one could return by early 2023, leaving ’Iron’ out of action for longer than expected. And with his propensity for staying active, the No.