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It's a bad card, but RDA is ranked #12 at WW and a former champ. He still has a name in the UFC. And I think stylistically it's a good fight for Chandler. RDA struggles with wrestlers. If he got bullied by RDA, then he might not want to step in there with the Poirier's and Ferguson's of the division.
But oh well, Felder is a good choice to replace Islam. That has the potential to be a pretty good fight. Felder is a massive LW. Can't believe he's going to accept a fight at LW on 5 days notice.
I don't really see the reasoning why this fight is taking place at 155lbs. You have a guy in RDA who has struggled with weight cuts in the past vs a guy who is now going to probably cut a bunch of weight on short notice who is pretty big for 155lbs anyway. Who does this benefit?
It's a solid fight though. Good on Felder for stepping up.