Michael Chandler made it look easy when he finally made his UFC debut in January 2021.
The 38-year-old was generally considered one of the best light weights in MMA after his run in Bellator.
A three times champion in the promotion, he made the switch to MMA's Top League four years ago.
Michael Chandler proved that he is elite by eliminating a top candidate in 150 seconds on UFC 257.
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See how Michael Chandler wages hooker
UFC debut is not much more difficult than a fight with old lightweight competition than Hooker.
'The Hangman' was fresh from a five -round war with Dustin Poirier when he was tailored to Chandler.
Hooker took all Poirier's Power Shots for 25 minutes, but he could not survive a round against the UFC -Newbie.
Chandler dropped the New Zealander with a huge left hook that signaled the beginning of the end.
Hooker pulled up when his opponent followed him to the floor and dropped filthy soil and pound.
The fight was eventually disappeared at 2:30 of the first frame before wild parties followed.
Chandler fell one of the best UFC debut ever by flipping the cage and channeling WWE legend Ric Flair for a memorable interview after the fight.
Michael Chandler wants to go back to winning ways at UFC 314
The UFC career of Chandler has not disappeared as he had wanted since his spectacular debut.
'Iron' has lost four of his last five fights, the most recently cases for a decision against Charles Oliveira on UFC 309 in November.
A fight with Paddy Pimblett on UFC 314 is a big step in opposition for Chandler.
The lightweight duo will clash on Saturday evening into a long-awaited CO-Main event with five rounds.
A UFC 314 win would place Chandler back in the title mix, while a loss apparently would put an end to his hope to earn a second shot at UFC Gold.
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