UFC 257’s co-main event featured an intriguing lightweight matchup between Aussie Dan Hooker and UFC debutant Michael Chandler. Since moving up to 155 pounds in 2017, “The Hangman” Hooker has proven to be a top-flight contender, going 7-2 while scoring several highlight-reel knockouts. He is also coming off of back-to-back Fight of the Night-winning main events against Paul Felder and one-half of the night’s headliner, Dustin Poirier.
For “Iron” Michael Chandler, it has been a long time coming to get to this point.