UFC 268 video: Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler locked in at final faceoff

NEW YORK – The intensity between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler was palpable during their final faceoff ahead of UFC 268.

In one of the most anticipated lightweight fights of the year, Gaethje (22-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and Chandler (22-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) are set to collide in Saturday’s main card opener. Both men have been well aware of the stakes all week, and it’s obvious they are both extremely eager to be locked inside the octagon.

After making weight on Friday morning, Gaethje and Chandler came face to face a final time at ceremonial weigh-ins. Check out the video above to see how the staredown unfolded.

UFC 268 takes place at Madison Square Garden. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+.