UFC newcomer Michael Chandler is on standby for the UFC 254 main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, but Khabib has advised the former three-time Bellator lightweight champion to pack his bags and go home.
Chandler is currently stationed on Fight Island but Nurmagomedov doesn’t believe the MMA veteran is deserving of a spot on Saturday’s blockbuster card, telling TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter that he wouldn’t even need to use his wrestling to beat the 34-year-old.
Khabib: "I don't even need to use my wrestling against Michael Chandler. I know he came here to Abu Dhabi, but he's going to come here, make weight and go home.