Michael Chandler steals the show in emotional video with son after UFC 314 loss

Michael Chandler was outclassed by Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

M. Chandler faces Charles do Bronx at UFC 309. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

M. Chandler is on a losing streak in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Definitely, the UFC 314 It wasn't easy for Michael chandler. The American was dominated and knocked out by Paddy Pimblett in the event's co-main event and suffered his third consecutive defeat in the organization, in addition to losing five positions in the lightweight ranking (up to 70,3 kg). However, the setback served as a lesson for the fighter to use his own example for Hap, his eldest son. The two starred in an emotional video on social media, recorded right after the fight.

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In the video published on Instagram This Thursday (17), the fighter asks the boy to repeat phrases along with him, the objective of which is to reflect on defeats and how it is possible to learn from failures. After completing the 'ritual', father and son eat chocolate together.

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Michael Chandler has a negative record in the UFC

Michael Chandler is going through a difficult period in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

Michael chandler is going through a difficult period in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

As he approaches his 39th birthday, this is undoubtedly the worst phase of the former Bellator lightweight champion's career (up to 70,3 kg). In the Ultimate, he has only two wins and five losses, with three of those failures coming on the fast track. Now ranked 12th, the end of Iron's career may be near.

 

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