Craziest wars in the UFC It's no secret the UFC has had wars over the years and some of them had literally changed the way MMA and the UFC is looked at forever We all can appreciate wrestling and the art of grappling but there is simply nothing like a stand and bang slug fest which has fans at the edge of there seat Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler had MSG on it's feet for 15 minutes and sent electricity through the arena which is why we love MMA Which one was your favourite?
Justin Gaethje's fight with Michael Chandler continues to rank among the UFC's most celebrated wars, a bout remembered for 15 minutes of nonstop striking that kept Madison Square Garden on its feet.
The matchup has resurfaced in fan conversation about the promotion's craziest brawls. Wrestling and grappling carry their own appeal, but nothing matches a stand-and-bang slugfest that has the crowd perched on the edge of its seats. Gaethje and Chandler delivered exactly that, and the question circulating among fans is which of the UFC's great wars stands as their favourite.
Gaethje, 37, is a lightweight and a champion with a 28-5-0 record. The American, who trains out of Genesis Training Center, is an orthodox fighter listed at five-foot-eleven with a 70-inch reach. His striking numbers explain why his fights tend to become wars: he lands 6.48 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy. He rarely looks to wrestle, averaging just 0.33 takedowns per 15 minutes and no submission attempts.
Chandler, 40, is also from the United States and fights for Kill Cliff FC. His record stands at 23-11-0. The orthodox fighter is five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach and carries the nickname "Iron." He lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and he brings a bit more grappling to the table than his old rival, averaging 1.96 takedowns and 0.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- The fight is a reminder of how pure striking exchanges have shaped the way fans and the sport view the UFC.
- Gaethje's high-volume, accurate striking profile is a template for the kind of fight that earns lasting fan affection.
- The pairing of two aggressive Americans from different gyms shows how style contrast, even a small one, can produce a classic.
