Almost a week removed from his rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, Charles Oliveira has admitted that he is in the worst pain he has ever been in.
Since joining the UFC in 2021, Michael Chandler has been involved in some historic wars against the likes of Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and now Charles Oliveira.
The 38-year-old was hopeful that with a win over ‘Do Bronx’ at UFC 309, he would finally be able to compete for the undisputed lightweight title but he once again fell short.
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCMichael Chandler reveals UFC 309 loss left him in the ‘worst pain’ of his life
The co-main event between ‘Iron’ Mike and the former champion turned out to be an incredible five rounds of action, where Oliveira saw the majority of the success apart from in the final round.
In the fifth round, Chandler came inches away from scoring the come-from-behind finish as he reigned down ground-and-pound on the Brazilian, which was viewed by the majority at the time as illegal strikes to the back of the head.
Despite that, ‘Do Bronx’ once again showed his championship heart and managed to stay in the fight and subsequently picked up the unanimous decision win.
Speaking for the first time since his performance, Chandler has revealed that he is in ‘the worst pain’ he has ever been in during his long MMA career.
“I had a phenomenal training camp, we went to war, we did our thing, my body, (it’s) in the most pain I’ve ever been in, in my entire life, the most injuries I’ve had in a fight, for sure,” Chandler revealed on Bussin With The Boys.
“I peed blood, inflammation all over my whole body is swollen. New York (commission) drug tested me right before the fight and then after the fight, so it had a light tint (of blood), and then the second one was like beetroot-looking juice,” he continued.
Michael Chandler reveals what date he would like to fight Conor McGregor
Despite losing, Chandler was still afforded the opportunity to speak to Joe Rogan in the Octagon following the fight.
With that, the all-action lightweight reverted back to Conor McGregor and once again called the Irishman out for his comeback fight.
However, the 38-year-old also briefly touched on a potential BMF title fight against Max Holloway but since UFC 309, fans have posed a fantasy matchup between Holloway and Oliveira now that ‘Blessed’ has announced his move up to 155lbs.
“I think me and Conor at International Fight Week is the next fight, that’s what I’m throwing out there, I think June or July. I got to see what’s up with the body right now but I’ll talk to Hunter (Campbell) in the next couple of days,” Chandler added.
In the UFC 309 post-fight press conference, UFC CEO Dana White stated that he doesn’t think ‘The Notorious’ will return till late next year if he does at all.