Despite mounting criticizm following his UFC 309 loss, Michael Chandler has denied claims he hit Charles Oliveira with numerous illegal rabbit punches during a fifth round scamble in their co-headliner at Madison Square Garden.
Chandler, who retains the number seven rank at the lightweight limit, co-headlined UFC 309 earlier this month in New York, taking on former undisputed champion and two-time foe, Oliveira over the course of five rounds in a high-stakes title eliminator rematch.
And dropping an eventual unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45) loss to the Sao Paulo veteran, Chandler drew criticizm from pundits and fans alike — after appearing to land numerous punches to the back of his opponent’s head — to which he has vehemently denied.