Michael Chandler wasn’t sure exactly what would come next for him after tearing through Dan Hooker in his UFC debut back in January.
Following a 10-year career with Bellator MMA, the former two-time lightweight champion for the promotion opted to sign with the UFC after reaching free agency. It took some time to book his first fight but Chandler certainly made the most of it by knocking out Hooker inside three minutes into the opening round.
Afterwards, Chandler was just as impressive on the microphone as he served notice to each and every lightweight in the UFC that a new contender had arrived and he was ready to start checking names off his list as he sought the opportunity to become champion.