Eddie Alvarez is sad with the way in which Michael Chandler’s UFC tenure ended.

Alvarez and Chander fought twice in Bellator, successful each instances. Alvarez is a UFC champion and Chandler is a Bellator champion, however “Iron” has struggled since becoming a member of the UFC.
Michael Chandler is 2-4 and Eddie Alvarez believes ‘Iron’ ought to do significantly better than he has to date within the UFC.
Eddie Alvarez thinks Michael Chandler is not dwelling as much as his potential within the UFC.
“He has all of the instruments to win a UFC title. … It is very irritating to look at.” pic.twitter.com/1bJMflCQdC
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“In case you ask him, his efficiency will not be ok,” Alvarez stated. MMA Junkie. “I believe he is aware of why, and no matter the reason being, I actually assume he has all of the instruments to win a UFC title. It is about him utilizing the instruments he has. It is a query of whether or not or not, however I do not assume he is utilizing it correctly, and I do not know why. It is very irritating to look at as a result of you know the way a lot champion spirit they’ve.
“I believe he is fine-tuning the way in which he fights and utilizing the weapons that he has,” Alvarez added. “He would not use them in any respect and to be sincere, it is irritating to look at. I believe it is irritating for lots of people who’re followers of his and wish him to win as a result of he can win. I believe he simply would not use what God has given him. He would not use his wrestling in any respect and he is very dominant.”
Michael Chandler practically knocked out Charles Oliveira for the UFC title. However ultimately, he was executed, with two of his 4 losses coming within the UFC.