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Michael Chandler made a huge statement with a perfect front-kick KO of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. However, the striking stats between the two were close, especially for strikes that the UFC deemed significant. Chandler landed 27 significant strikes to Ferguson's 20 in their matchup.
Interestingly, 'Iron' landed considerably more total strikes during the two rounds. Chandler managed to land 43 strikes in total, with his opponent only landing 27. Both fighters were headhunting in their showdown; the two lightweights landed over 50% of their strikes to their opponent's head.
The sole takedown of the fight was successfully attempted by Michael Chandler. Chandler finished the contest with 2 minutes and 29 seconds of control time.
Watch Chandler's stunning finish at UFC 274 here:
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Michael Chandler is now set to take on Dustin Poirier in his next UFC outing. The two lightweight contenders are scheduled to fight at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira next month. Poirier will be looking to get back to winning ways after losing a championship bout against Charles Oliveira.
What is Michael Chandler's current UFC record?
Since joining the UFC in 2021, Chandler is yet to have an easy fight in the organization. 'Iron' has fought Dan Hooker, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson so far, who are all highly-respected fighters in the UFC. During these bouts, the American has managed to break even, amassing a 2-2 record in the organization.
Both of Chandler's victories have come via stoppage, with 'Iron' finishing Hooker and Ferguson inside two rounds. Oliveira TKO'd Chandler in the second round at UFC 262 for the vacant lightweight title and Gaethje got the better of 'Iron' on the judges' scorecards. Even though Chandler lost at the hands of Oliveira and Gaethje, he had his moments in both fights.
At UFC 262, he dropped Oliveira in the first round before unleashing vicious ground-and-pound. Against Gaethje at UFC 268, Chandler walked down one of the most violent fighters the UFC has ever seen.
Michael Chandler joined the UFC after a highly-successful Bellator career. 'Iron' won the Bellator lightweight championship three times.
Watch Chandler's UFC debut here:
