Michael Chandler signs with UFC, backup for Nurmagomedov-Gaethje

Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler has signed with the UFC with the news revealed by Dana White while appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter. The announcement comes after Chandler entered free agency and White previously indicating the two sides had talked. White confirmed the signing and that the 34-year old lightweight would serve as the back-up in case UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov or challenger Justin Gaethje falls out of their scheduled fight at UFC 254 on October 24th…

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