As advertised, the UFC 268 showdown between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler went down as one of the most entertaining fights of the year. The competitors electrified the New York City crowd by putting on an instant classic matchup to kick off the event's main card.Gaethje ultimately took home a hard-earned unanimous decision win, leaving Chandler bloodied and battered after three intense rounds. 'The Highlight' came close to finishing the fight in round two. Gaethje connected with a thunderous right uppercut that knocked his opponent down, but Chandler lived up to his monicker by showcasing an iron-like fortitude.UFC Europe@UFCEuropeGAETHJE DROPS CHANDLER! 🤯How is this fight even BETTER than we expected?! #UFC26810:33 AM · Nov 7, 2021458123GAETHJE DROPS CHANDLER! 🤯How is this fight even BETTER than we expected?! #UFC268 https://t.co/VLjYWnfryPNeedless to say, the MMA world was thoroughly entertained by the spectacular matchup. Check out how some of the UFC's most notable personalities reacted to Gaethje vs. Chandler.UFC stars wanted to see more of Justin Gaethje vs. Michael ChandlerSeveral UFC stars are in agreement that the only flaw in the Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler fight is that it was only scheduled for three rounds. Former longtime UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones expressed his enthusiasm for a potential sequel. Bantamweight standout Adrian Yanez echoed Jones' sentiments, saying he needs to see the matchup once again.BONY@JonnyBonesRematch please10:40 AM · Nov 7, 2021105821495Rematch pleaseAdrian Yanez@yanezmmaI need to see that fight again lol#UFC26810:43 AM · Nov 7, 202192367I need to see that fight again lol#UFC268Meanwhile, welterweight stalwart Belal Muhammad and MMA journalist Kevin Iole are in agreement that Gaethje vs. Chandler should've been a five-round affair.Belal Muhammad@bullyb170I need two more rounds10:41 AM · Nov 7, 202145332I need two more roundsKevin Iole@KevinIYou screwed up BIG-TIME @danawhite. That should have been a five-rounder!! #GaethjeChander #UFC26810:45 AM · Nov 7, 202113313You screwed up BIG-TIME @danawhite. That should have been a five-rounder!! #GaethjeChander #UFC268UFC stars praise Justin Gaethje and Michael ChandlerJustin Gaethje and Michael Chandler gained the respect and adoration of fans and fellow fighters alike by putting on an entertaining show. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski gave props to the lightweight contenders. The Aussie champion also produced a Fight of the Year candidate in September with his dominant win over Brian Ortega at UFC 266.Alex Volkanovski@alexvolkanovskiMaaaaaate!! Incredible…Well done boys 👏 #UFC26810:41 AM · Nov 7, 2021190073Maaaaaate!! Incredible…Well done boys 👏 #UFC268Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson pointed out that the matchup is easily one of the best fights in recent memory. Megan Anderson called the bout a "Fight of the Year candidate," while Paul Felder believes it was the best fight in UFC lightweight history.Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson@WonderboyMMAAbsolutely admire the heart and toughness of both men. Extremely strong case for FOTN/FOTY ! #UFC268 @Justin_Gaethje @MikeChandlerMMA10:41 AM · Nov 7, 202145324Absolutely admire the heart and toughness of both men. Extremely strong case for FOTN/FOTY ! #UFC268 @Justin_Gaethje @MikeChandlerMMAMegan Anderson@MeganA_mmaFIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE!!!! Gaethje/Chandler delivered ever second of that fight!! Big win for Gaethje but even bigger W for us fans!! #UFC26810:42 AM · Nov 7, 2021106886FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE!!!! Gaethje/Chandler delivered ever second of that fight!! Big win for Gaethje but even bigger W for us fans!! #UFC268Paul Felder@felderpaulWell that was one of the best lw fights I have ever seen! Congrats to both men! 👏🏻 I’m so happy to have been part of this division10:41 AM · Nov 7, 2021118767Well that was one of the best lw fights I have ever seen! Congrats to both men! 👏🏻 I’m so happy to have been part of this divisionUFC champs Aljamain Sterling and Amanda Nunes praised both men for never failing to entertain the fans. Giga Chikadze, Marina Rodriguez, Tanner Bozer, and Nina Nunes also chimed in with their thoughts.Aljamain Sterling@funkmasterMMAMental toughness!Physical toughness!Technical skill!Bravado and showmanship!This fight had everything! #UFC26810:41 AM · Nov 7, 202129916Mental toughness!Physical toughness!Technical skill!Bravado and showmanship!This fight had everything! #UFC268Amanda Nunes@Amanda_Leoa👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 fight of the night #UFC268 awesome 👏🏼10:40 AM · Nov 7, 20213305260👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 fight of the night #UFC268 awesome 👏🏼GIGA CHIKADZE@giga_chikadzeDamn, Highlight! #UFC26810:43 AM · Nov 7, 202163030Damn, Highlight! #UFC268Marina Rodriguez MMA@wmmarzThis is a real MMA Fight! Congrats boys! 🔥 #UFC26810:41 AM · Nov 7, 202113111This is a real MMA Fight! Congrats boys! 🔥 #UFC268Tanner Boser@BulldozerBoserThat was batshit insane!!! Greatness on both ends. My god. #UFC26810:42 AM · Nov 7, 20211348That was batshit insane!!! Greatness on both ends. My god. #UFC268Nina Ansaroff@NinaAnsaroffThey both won. #UFC26810:41 AM · Nov 7, 2021773They both won. #UFC268Finally, UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson seems to have been motivated after witnessing the barnburner. The former UFC interim champ indicated that he's pumped to get back to work. Tony Ferguson@TonyFergusonXTFuccccccck!!!!!! @ufc #back2work10:45 AM · Nov 7, 2021215792Fuccccccck!!!!!! @ufc #back2work https://t.co/nATusMarlC