Former Bellator MMA lightweight champion Michael Chandler defended "cool guy" Sage Northcutt, as the UFC prospect has been the subject of criticism following his January loss to Bryan Barberena.
Michael Chandler and Sage Northcutt are on two completely separate paths. Chandler is set to fight Patricky Freire for the vacant Bellator lightweight title on Friday night's Bellator: Dynamite 2 co-main event, while Northcutt is looking to rebound from his first professional loss, as he takes on Enrique Marin on the UFC 200 preliminary card.
The 20-year-old Northcutt was choked out by Bryan Barberena in January, momentarily halting his push up the competitive ladder, with the UFC giving him a considerable marketing push since he made his debut at UFC 192. His $40,000/$40,000 salary also…
Michael Chandler: 'I think this sport needs more people like' Sage Northcutt
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