Michael chandler in a post-event interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
One of the most anticipated fights in the UFC 314 is the duel of generations between Michael chandler e Paddy Pimblett. In the opinion of the former fighter and current commentator, Daniel Cormier, the duel will have a degree of drama as the American, eight years older, enters under pressure for a victory.
During the 'Good Guy/Bad Guy' show, alongside Chael Sonnen, Cormier explained the reasons for the extra charge on Michael chandler. According to the former champion, the 'iron' has always had his image preserved, even in defeats, for having faced and lost to big names in the sport. However, now, the situation has changed.
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“I believe Chandler is under pressure. Want to know why? Michael chandler He found himself in a very, very difficult group to reach. He's the kind of guy who, win or lose, doesn't really affect anything much, right? If he wins, people say, 'Wow, that's amazing.' If he loses, they make excuses. Against Charles: 'he almost won.', Against Poirier: 'Ah, it was an excellent fight,'. He faced the Justin gaethje: 'it was a tremendous struggle'. What I'm saying is that Michael chandler He fought in the UFC six times. He won twice. If he loses again, now you’re not losing to Gaethje, Poirier or Charles. You’re losing to the new generation. And you can’t lose to the new generation guy.”
Michael chandler arrived at the UFC with star status and former Bellator champion, but was unable to achieve good results in the organization, becoming more known for the entertainment he offers than for his victories. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett, hired by Ultimate to heat up the British market, has accumulated six victories and remains undefeated in the UFC.
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