After the impressive victory over Thiago Moises, Makhachev had the right to challenge any puncher on UFC's Lightweight Ranking but Moises said he was only important to the only name Michael Chandler – a three -time boxer in Bellator recently joined UFC.
“I am very interested in Michael Chandler, Thuong Dai Chandler. You want to choose an easy -to -choose at UFC? No, my friend is from Bellator, we will give you a difficult battle to swallow. If you hear my words, please see what you have.” – Makhachev said in the backstage of UFC Vegas 31.
In response to Makhachev's challenge, Chandler praised Makhachev to complete the job and have a good performance in the main event event in his career at UFC. Chandler knew that Makhachev was taking advantage of the audience after the impressive victory against Moises to challenge big names.
“Makhachev did what he claimed to do, Thuong Dai and performed an excellent performance. Now he is doing what he needs to do is fighting with big names. I had to take off my hat to sit here to analyze tonight. Makhachev did a rather brave thing in front of a giant like me. To see what he did.”
Chandler is a non-medium puncher, Chandler is so famous for his top knockout and the pipelines and the performance at Bellator. Besides, Chandler is also a veteran former college wrestler with countless competitive experiences.
In addition to the analysis of Makhachev's weaknesses, Chandler did not lose the Spotlight that Makhachev deserves in the UFC Vegas 31 night.
“Khabib says that Makhachev is the future of the Lightweight weight class. Only the time can be verified. – Chandler said.