Chandler identifies Ilya Topuria's potential toughest opponent.
In a recent development, former UFC lightweight champion Michael Chandler has expressed his belief that he is the one who can dethrone the current interim champion, Ilia Topuria. This assertion was made in a TikTok video, where the statement "MICHAEL CHANDLER: THE ONE WHO CAN BEAT ILIA TOPURIA!!!" was prominently featured [3].
Chandler's confidence stems from his admiration for Topuria's skills, as he has previously compared the champion's potential impact to that of Conor McGregor, calling him "the most impressive MMA fighter on the planet right now" [1]. However, when it comes to predicting Topuria's potential defeat, Chandler seems to see himself as the primary candidate.
Interestingly, Chandler also sees Justin Gaethje as a contender who could hand Topuria his first career loss. Chandler believes Gaethje has become more disciplined in his fighting style and possesses the tactical abilities to construct a fight smartly against Topuria. Chandler lost to Gaethje in a past fight, but he seems to have gained a newfound respect for the American fighter [2].
Another name on Chandler's list is Paddy Pimblett, a rising star in the lightweight division. Chandler believes Pimblett will be cautious of Topuria's power, but he also acknowledges Pimblett's potential to cause an upset [2]. It's worth noting that Chandler has also lost to Pimblett in a past fight.
Meanwhile, Dana White, the president of UFC, has confirmed that a UFC event at the White House is scheduled to happen. Details about the event are yet to be disclosed [4].
However, not everything is smooth sailing for the upcoming UFC 319 event. Alex Morono's potential opponent, Du Plessis, and Khamzat Chimaev have both been reported to have issues that could affect their participation in the event [5]. These developments will likely be closely monitored by UFC fans and experts in the coming weeks.
References: 1. Chandler: Ilia Topuria is the most impressive MMA fighter on the planet right now 2. Michael Chandler names Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett as potential contenders to beat Ilia Topuria 3. Michael Chandler: "THE ONE WHO CAN BEAT ILIA TOPURIA!!!" 4. UFC event at the White House confirmed by Dana White 5. Potential issues with Du Plessis and Chimaev before UFC 319
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