Michael Chandler mirrored on his unanimous choice loss to Charles Oliveira of their rematch at UFC 309.
Chandler, who is ready to face Paddy Pimblett within the co-main occasion at UFC 314 this Saturday, was interviewed by Teddy Atlas on ESPN MMA. The previous Bellator champion opened up about his loss to Oliveira at UFC 309 and emphasised that it was the largest disappointment of his profession.
Nevertheless, Chandler asserted that he advanced throughout that combat, highlighting that he didn’t combat recklessly and as a substitute used his mind and maintained composure all through the bout. He stated:
“I really feel like I used to be extra let down in my total profession than another combat on this final combat with Charles Oliveira. However I noticed glimpses of extra composure in that combat. There was a loss, however there was a development in that combat. If I take advantage of my mind, I feel I made some superb veteran selections. I felt extra alive, extra composed, and extra comfy in there.”
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Take a look at Michael Chandler’s feedback under (by way of @RedCorner_MMA):
‘Iron’ had been out of motion since his submission loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022. He was initially scheduled to make his extremely anticipated comeback in opposition to Conor McGregor at UFC 303.
Nevertheless, the Irish star pulled out after struggling a toe harm, main Chandler to conflict in opposition to Oliveira.
Michael Chandler eyes title shot with a win over Paddy Pimblett
Michael Chandler is at the moment 1-4 in his final 5 fights however stays optimistic about incomes a title shot if he defeats Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314. Talking with The Schmo, Chandler claimed {that a} victory over Pimblett may reignite his possibilities of getting his arms on UFC gold. He stated:
“That is one other alternative for me to proceed to stake my declare, to say, ‘Hey, I am nonetheless right here. I am nonetheless working towards that title, I nonetheless imagine a UFC title combat is in my future, I received lots of tread left on my tires, and a win over Paddy Pimblett proves that I am not simply right here to take these cherry-picked high 5 guys to guard my rating. I am throwing the whole lot on the road April 12.”
Take a look at Michael Chandler’s feedback under (2:26):
