Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson Set For UFC 274
A lightweight showdown is set for UFC 274.
According to Sports Illustrated, a verbal agreement is in place from both fifth-ranked lightweight contender Michael Chandler and former interim UFC Lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson to clash at UFC 274 on May 7.
Chandler (22-7), is coming off of a Fight of The Year contender at UFC 268, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss against Justin Gaethje.
Ferguson (25-6), will be looking to halt a three-fight skid following defeats against Beneil Dariush, Charles Oliveira and the aforementioned Gaethje.
The updated card for UFC 274 can be found below:
- Charles Oliveira (C) vs. Justin Gaethje — UFC Lightweight Championship
- Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson
- Mauricio Rua vs. Ovince Saint Preux
- Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon
- Blagoy Ivanov vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
- Macy Chiasson vs. Norma Dumont
- Ariane Carnelossi vs. Loopy Godinez
- Kleydson Rodrigues vs. CJ Vergara
- Danny Roberts vs. Francisco Trinaldo
- Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell
- Randy Brown vs. Khaos Williams
UFC 274 is set to take place on Saturday, May 7 from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
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