Former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler expressed his confidence that he will capture the championship belt in the division.
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Arman is a possibility because Dana said he's going to have to build himself back with one more fight. People have thrown out Paddy Pimblett. Paddy is a fun fight. A lot of options, a lot of exciting options, and I still feel I'm destined for UFC gold. I just have to put a couple of wins together.
On November 17, 2024, in the co-main event of UFC 309 in New York, Chandler fought Charles Oliveira. The bout lasted the full five rounds and concluded with Oliveira winning by unanimous decision. Chandler's mixed martial arts record stands at 23 wins and nine losses.
