Michael Chandler has blamed a primary spherical leg damage for his disappointing efficiency towards Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, in a combat that was determined by the judges.
Chandler Slowed By Leg Damage
Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira’s combat went all 5 rounds final weekend, however Chandler has revealed after his loss that he sustained a leg damage early within the contest that had him struggling for the subsequent 4 rounds.
Oliveira dominated the bout and gained by way of unanimous choice however Chandler believes that the outcome could have been totally different if he didn’t choose up a knee damage.
“I believe one thing occurred to the knee in that first change when he had the leg and I did that full 360, he did a kneebar factor, as a result of I walked again to the stool and I regarded down at my left leg and it was not working proper,” Chandler mentioned.
Michael Chandler reveals he’s been experiencing the worst ache of his life following the Charles Oliveira combat:
“Physique, essentially the most ache I’ve ever been in my total life. Pee’d blood, irritation throughout, my complete physique’ swollen.”
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“It wasn’t stepping, it wasn’t catching, it was unstable, it was bizarre. … You understand what it feels prefer to be on a strong basis, to stroll ahead, transfer ahead, assault, and I simply wasn’t.
“We’ll see what occurred, however primarily for 23 minutes of that combat I don’t know if the leg was actually working that effectively.”
Chandler can’t complain an excessive amount of although, as Oliveira gained simply and he additionally got here out after UFC 309 to disclose his personal damage struggles from earlier than the combat.
The Brazilian admitted that he didn’t wish to use his ache as an excuse, however he was preventing with a knee damage and ruptured ligaments and nonetheless managed to dominate Chandler.
Charles Oliveira says he went into the Michael Chandler combat with a knee damage and ruptured ligaments. So, is that this what all of the speak was about when there have been rumors somebody was going to tug out? 🤕
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Chandler has now gained simply two fights since becoming a member of the UFC, with 4 losses within the Octagon since leaving Bellator.