Former lightweight title challenger, Michael Chandler has welcomed the chance to take on surging Liverpool grappler, Paddy Pimblett in his return to the UFC later this year — describing a pairing with the ex-Cage Warriors star as a “fun” clash.
Chandler, a former vacant title challenger under the umbrella of the promotion, retains the number seven rank at the lightweight limit, having most recently co-headlined UFC 309 back in November at Madison Square Garden.
Suffering a second career loss to former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, ex-Bellator MMA champion, Chandler dropped a unanimous decision loss to the Brazilian over the course of five rounds.