“Massive” John McCarthy Feels Michael Chandler is Declining
On a current episode of the “Weighing In” podcast, the godfather of MMA officiating, “Massive” John McCarthy, shared his perception that Michael Chandler goes down the identical path as Tony Ferguson (h/t MMAJunkie).
“Michael Chandler has hit Tony Ferguson standing – simply being trustworthy … completely,” McCarthy stated. “Who’s he going to beat? He seemed gradual. You can not look gradual within the light-weight division. You’re going to die, and he acquired outwrestled by a jiu-jitsu man.”
Chandler definitely hasn’t misplaced confidence following a second loss to Oliveira. He not too long ago appeared on Barstool’s “Bussin with the Boys,” and he laid out potential opponents for the long run.
“Max Holloway for the BMF belt,” Chandler stated. “I don’t know what my rating is now. In all probability nonetheless seven-ish or no matter, he’s quantity 5 ’trigger he beat Gaethje. So, you bought two guys inside the highest ten, BMF belt, 155. Chandler vs. [Justin] Gaethje 2, that’s a giant battle, that’s one other banger.”
Whereas Chandler continues to carry out hope for a showdown with Conor McGregor, maybe a battle with Max Holloway could be his finest wager. Justin Gaethje not too long ago dismissed a rematch with Chandler, and Holloway is transferring as much as light-weight completely. It might be a recent matchup that screams “Combat of the Evening” potential, however we’ll see if the UFC matchmakers really feel the identical approach.