Former lightweight champion, Michael Chandler admitted he was counting his blessings following the conclusion of his UFC 309 rematch with Charles Oliveira last weekend, claiming he “technically” tapped during the final stages of the clash, which went unnoticed by referee, Keith Peterson.
Chandler, who retains the number seven rank at lightweight following the defeat, suffered a second straight loss for the first time in his brief Octagon tenure, following a submission loss to common-foe, former interim champion, Dustin Poirier two years ago.
And returning last weekend for the first time since in a five round war with Oliveira at UFC 309, Chandler managed to survive some notable moments of adversity through each of the rounds, with the Brazilian showing off his striking accumun and his notable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills.