Michael Chandler recently shared his thoughts on the UFC lightweight title picture and made a strong case for Justin Gaethje ...

Michael Chandler has recently dropped down to No. 13 in the Lightweight rankings after getting demolished by Paddy Pimblett. He’s still a big name, however, so he might be the perfect match up ...

His 9-5 Octagon record also includes victories over the likes of Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson, Donald Cerrone, Edson Barboza and Michael Johnson.

However, Chandler suffered a stoppage loss in a failed title bid against Charles Oliveira, followed by a decision loss in a "Fight of the Year" against Justin Gaethje.

According to Du Plessis, the UFC 319 co-main event will see Paddy Pimblett square off against Justin Gaethje in what is widely expected to be a No. 1 contender bout in the lightweight division ...

Paddy Pimblett includes Dan Hooker on list of potential next opponents Before the events of UFC 317, Pimblett pointed to Justin Gaethje as his likely opponent in a title eliminator.

However, Chandler suffered a stoppage loss in a failed title bid against Charles Oliveira, followed by a decision loss in a “Fight of the Year” against Justin Gaethje.