The UFC's Lightweight division is considered to be a premier weight class for the promotion. And the 155-pounders received even more attention with the signing of former Bellator champion Michael Chandler in late 2020. This move excited fans, but some fighters including Tony Ferguson believed established UFC names should receive the big opportunities first rather than Chandler who was early in his UFC run. This would later turn into a rivalry that saw them matchup at UFC 274 where Chandler defeated Ferguson with one of the more memorable knockouts in UFC history. #michaelchandler #tonyferguson #shorts #ufc
