In the case that either Khabib Nurmagomedov or Justin Gaethje are forced to withdraw from their UFC 254 title fight, former Bellator lightweight world champion Michael Chandler is set to step in. Regardless of whether he seems worthy of that shot or not, Chandler presents an interesting stylistic matchup for each fighter.
Previously, I broke down Michael Chandler’s offensive wrestling game, which would be a key to a potential victory over Justin Gaethje. That article also contains a breakdown on Chandler’s amateur wrestling credentials, for those interested in diving deeper into his pre-MMA bonfides.