UFC debutant Michael Chandler has kicked his UFC career off with a bang after knocking lightweight Dan Hooker out during the first round of UFC 257’s co-main event.
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Chandler, 34, came into Sunday morning’s match-up having made the recent switch from Bellator.
After a stunning debuting performance, the American powerhouse is dead-set to make a charge for the title after sparking Hooker inside the opening round.
It took the 34-year-old less than five minutes to see off the highly-rated New Zealander after he landed a huge left-hook before unleashing some vicious ground n’ pound.
Credit to the celebration too.
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