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Michael Chandler’s return at UFC 309 reverse Charles Oliveira didn’t go as deliberate (watch highlights).
After two years on the sidelines ready for Conor McGregor, Chandler regarded a bit rusty. Instantly, Oliveira backed “Iron” into the cage and began selecting him aside with heavy kicks. Earlier than lengthy, he was touchdown punches and takedowns as nicely. Chandler did rally late with some fifth spherical violence (and dishonest), however he spent just about 4 full rounds getting battered by the previous Light-weight champion.
It was a troublesome night time on the workplace, and Chandler is feeling the results. In a current episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Chandler revealed the intensive injury he absorbed in his 25 minutes versus “Do Bronx.”
“I had an outstanding coaching camp, we went to conflict, we did our factor,” Chandler started (by way of Cole Shelton). “My physique, probably the most ache I’ve ever been in my whole life. Essentially the most accidents I’ve had in a battle, for certain. Peed blood, irritation throughout, my entire physique is swollen. The primary (blood in my urine) was very mild, which was in my drug take a look at. New York drug-tested me earlier than and after the battle… It had a light-weight tint and the second was beet-looking juice. It was darkish. My entire physique harm.”
Chandler additionally revealed that he suffered a knee harm early within the battle. Halfway by way of the primary, Chandler tried to flee the again and ended up in a leg entanglement with Oliveira nonetheless considerably behind him. They ended up in a wierd stalemate place the place neither might actually transfer, however Chandler’s leg was fairly torqued.
“I believe one thing occurred to the knee in that first change when he had the leg and I did that full 360,” Chandler defined. “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. It wasn’t stepping, it wasn’t catching, it was unstable, it was bizarre.”
He concluded, “Basically for 23 minutes of that battle I don’t know if the leg was actually working that nicely.”
After the loss, Chandler known as for his deliberate match up versus McGregor to be rebooked. Hopefully, the Irishman returns at an analogous time as Chandler is all healed up, as a result of the battle nonetheless is sensible.
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Selling Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes as Dagestan vs. Eire 2 is the primary good determination PFellator has made in ages.
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Usman Nurmagomedov Paul Hughes
Undefeated Bellator Light-weight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will look to defend his belt for the third time on January twenty fifth when he takes on Eire’s prime contender Paul Hughes.
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— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) November 20, 2024
Talking of Chandler’s tough night time, right here’s a technical breakdown of how “Do Bronx” did a lot injury.
I’ve by no means seen this, however I can not consider a greater encapsulation of Heavyweight MMA specifically.
I hope all of the success for Reug Reug, that is superior!
Luke Rockhold with probably the most weird scorching take of the week:
Quinton Jackson negotiating for a bonus and subsequent battle whereas getting his eye stitched up is a few BMF conduct.
Unintentionally and appropriately demonic …
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Huge lads slinging leather-based!
Additionally in Heavyweight MMA, ten-finger guillotines appear to work extra usually than in another division (i.e. Ben Rothwell vs. Josh Barnett).
The digicam cuts on the worst second, however that is nonetheless a wonderfully executed cross counter.
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Respect to all of the mothers.
Midnight Music: Not a full track, however I assumed my viewers would dig this …
Sleep nicely Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is all the time on the best way.
