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Michael Chandler issues warning to Paddy Pimblett: ‘I want to separate him from his consciousness’

Former lightweight championship challenger, Michael Chandler has claimed that while he regards rival, Paddy Pimblett as a “human” — the Bellator MMA veteran has no reservations about stopping him with strikes in a future fight in the Octagon.

Chandler, who retains the number seven rank in the official UFC lightweight pile, has yet to book his return to since he co-headlined UFC 309 back in November at Madison Square Garden.

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And dropping his second consecutive loss, Missouri veteran, Michael Chandler made a five round return against former lightweight kingpin and two-fight foe, Charles Oliveira — suffering a unanimous decision loss to the Sao Paulo fan-favorite.