A highly anticipated lightweight contenders bout between Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje might not be coming to The World’s Most Famous Arena after all.
During an Instagram Live chat Wednesday, Chandler expressed his trepidation over the new COVID-19 vaccination mandates laid out for the state of New York. As of Aug. 16 (full enforcement beginning on Sept. 13), customers will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms, and indoor entertainment venues. These rules would presumably affect the UFC’s proposed trip to Madison Square Garden for UFC 268 on Nov.