Michael Chandler has blamed a primary spherical leg harm for his disappointing efficiency in opposition to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, in a battle that was determined by the judges.
Chandler Slowed By Leg Damage
Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira’s battle went all 5 rounds final weekend, however Chandler has revealed after his loss that he sustained a leg harm early within the contest that had him struggling for the subsequent 4 rounds.
Oliveira dominated the bout and gained through unanimous resolution however Chandler believes that the consequence might have been totally different if he didn’t choose up a knee harm.
“I believe one thing occurred to the knee in that first alternate 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 seemed down at my left leg and it was not working proper,” Chandler stated.
Michael Chandler reveals he’s been experiencing the worst ache of his life following the Charles Oliveira battle:
“Physique, probably the most ache I’ve ever been in my total life. Pee’d blood, irritation throughout, my entire physique’ swollen.”
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 20, 2024
“It wasn’t stepping, it wasn’t catching, it was unstable, it was bizarre. … You already know what it feels wish to be on a stable basis, to stroll ahead, transfer ahead, assault, and I simply wasn’t.
“We’ll see what occurred, however basically for 23 minutes of that battle I don’t know if the leg was actually working that properly.”
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 harm struggles from earlier than the battle.
The Brazilian admitted that he didn’t need to use his ache as an excuse, however he was preventing with a knee harm and ruptured ligaments and nonetheless managed to dominate Chandler.
Charles Oliveira says he went into the Michael Chandler battle with a knee harm 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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— Full Violence ™ (@Full_Violence) November 17, 2024
Chandler has now gained simply two fights since becoming a member of the UFC, with 4 losses within the Octagon since leaving Bellator.
