Michael Chandler is ready to make an explanation when he goes into a large lightweight collision with Paddy Pimblett.
The MMA stars are planned for toe to toe on UFC 314, on 12 April in the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, USA.
And while fans initially mocked Chandler to accept the Pimblett fight, because he had spent so much time waiting for Conor McGregor, 'Iron' actually goes into this with a spring in his step.
After having had a devastating loss for Charles Oliveria, the American went back to the drawing board and thinks he has found a way ahead.
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Michael Chandler promises to 'switch off' frustrations on Paddy Pimblett's 'Face'
Michael Chandler was destroyed after his last defeat, in which the sublime wrestler had to dig deep to return to the sport.
Now, with a new life of life, he is determined that Paddy Pimblett stands for an rude awakening.
In an interview with MMA battle, he said: “I was so sure that this is exactly what it should be like, that I would lose in the first fight to Charles Oliveira, lose my chance of a world title, and then fight him for the number one contender spot, then fight against Islam Makhachev, who is only a more experienced name, and I have experienced a more experienced name.
“I am not a big apologies, but I know what happened in that fight, and it hinded me, and I am healed now, and we are good. I am excited to go.
“Unfortunately I have to get it out on Paddy Pimblett. But someone would have it removed on their faces, their bodies and their souls, months after that loss, because it was a very painful one.
“I got an SUV with my wife and I just cried. I sat there and said, “This could have been the last one.” This sport, it's hard to get a title shot, it's like lightning in a bottle to get a title shot in the UFC.
“I felt that I had wasted that chance and said,” I feel that this could be the last one “. Now I have licked my wounds somewhat and I have a new fire over me, and cooler heads have prevailed.
“I thought:” No, it was just another loss, we're moving forward, we're going to defeat Paddy Pimblett, and we're going to see the state of the lightweight division that warms up. “
Michael Chandler reveals whether the Conor McGregor fight will ever happen
Although Pimblett is a great match for Chandler, it is not the competition he really wants, with the former Bellator champion spent for years on McGregor.
The pair marinated their confrontation nicely, filming an intense series by the ultimate hunter.
Unfortunately, despite the fact that they were formally announced, their battle never flourished.
Now Chandler has given an update on whether he will ever be confronted with McGregor.
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