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Legend's brutal shot at Volkanovski's next opponent

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Legend's brutal shot at Volkanovski's next opponent. (2026, October 7). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/legends-brutal-shot-at-volkanovskis-next-opponent-20261007-p613iz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-07

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On December 31, Michael "Legend" Chandler, a prominent mixed martial artist, made critical comments about Dan Ige, who is set to face current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in an upcoming fight. Chandler expressed his doubts regarding Ige's ability and questioned whether he would be able to challenge Volkanovski effectively, stating that Ige lacks the skills necessary for a title shot. This statement adds another layer of pressure on Ige as he prepares to compete against one of the sport’s top contenders.

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