UFC lightweight Michael Chandler, who turned himself into a title contender with a KO of Dan Hooker at UFC 257, is sticking up for his fellow Bellator alum. He did so while speaking to ESPN recently about Ben Askren’s chances versus Jake Paul in the boxing ring.
“I’m telling you, Ben Askren’s gonna beat Jake Paul,” said Chandler (ht bjpenn.com). “Listen, you can say Ben Askren’s boxing isn’t that good, and it’s not, I will agree with you on that. But when it comes to dirty boxing, under hooks, pushing, pulling, grabbing heads.