Michael Chandler breaks his silence in an emotional post after his UFC 314 loss: 'I've already won'

The American highlighted his family, which became bigger on the day of the event, to highlight his victories

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Paddy Pimblett derrotou Michael chandler No. UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction/X

Michael chandler He is not going through his best phase inside the octagon. But his achievements outside of it seem to be motivation for the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg).

the american he was defeated of the fight against Paddy Pimblett last Saturday (12). The two dueled in the co-main event of the UFC 314, in Miami, and Chandler saw the lights go out in the third round. He was knocked out by 'The Baddy' who moved up four positions in the division rankings.

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At 38 years old, 'Iron' has now lost for the third time in a row. The UFC fighter has lost five of his last six fights. Since 2021, he has succumbed twice to Charles of the Bronx and also to Justin gaethje e Dustin poirier, in addition to last weekend's setback. The only victory in the period was over Tony Ferguson, at UFC 274, in May 2022.

But the past doesn't seem to shake the athlete. In his first statement after the defeat to Pimblett, Michael remembered his family to highlight his victories, in this case, personal ones. In a post on his social networks, he published a photo holding the hand of one of his children and an emotional caption. Chandler's wife gave birth to the couple's third child moments before her husband fought in the UFC 314.

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“Never out of the fight. This picture sums it up. As long as I have this heartbeat and hands to hold, I’ve already won.”, Chandler wrote on his social media. 

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