UFC lightweight Michael Chandler has commented on the opinion that he took too much damage in a fight with Justin Gaethje.
“Only twice in my life have I been sent immediately after a fight in an ambulance,” Chandler said on The MMA Hour. – And both times – from Madison Square Garden (the first time – after the fight with Primus. – Approx. “SE”). Honestly, I got so high in the fight with Gaethje that when the judge took our hands at the announcement, I was surprised: “And what, will they still announce the winner in such a battle?
I don’t have any major injuries or injuries and feel great. Although, of course, I should go through a deeper examination. I had about 20 stitches, four of them in my mouth. Justin’s uppercut tore my lip from the inside. The stitches have already been removed, I took out one stitch from my lip myself when I was eating and it interfered with me. Everything is great, I’m glad that I became a part of the historic fight.
As I have said many times, I am not here for a long time, but for a good time. I constantly think about how to protect my body. I’ve been weightlifting since I was 14, my body is no longer a lightweight body. Over time, I got bigger and bigger. And if I was a couple of inches taller now (5.08 cm), I would definitely fight at welterweight. Because I’m definitely not a real lightweight, it’s very hard for me to race. But I know there are still many big fights and opportunities on my horizon.
When am I ready to return? The end of the first quarter of the next year, or even the middle of the year. I need to do a recovery, but in about two weeks I will get on the bike, I will work on cardio. ”.
On November 7, Chandler lost to Gaethje via unanimous decision at UFC 268.
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