To beat Islam, I need to be myself, Oliveira says. The deal with Globo in Brazil is significant. He has started to put everything together in very special ways during a historic run. Next up for Oliveira is Makhachev (22-1), who has rattled off 10 victories in a row. Sean Keith Sherk (born August 5, 1973) is a retired American mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion.Sherk competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was one of the first combatants to have been a championship competitor in multiple weight divisions (having also competed for the UFC Welterweight Championship).He was the second UFC Lightweight An offensive marauder who can Thai march forward behind a high guard, Charles Oliveira offers a plethora of problems on the feet. It could be a massive year -- Covington is 34 and arguably in his prime. Pretending Namajunas isn't a great, entertaining or exciting fighter based on that performance is unfair. [46] He lost the bout via technical knockout in the fourth round. Get UFC, exclusive PPV events, Fight Night, Dana Whites Contender Series, Detail from the Mind of Daniel Cormier, archives of the UFCs greatest fights and more. That said, the tougher the opponent, the more hesitant O'Malley has been in the Octagon. Perhaps Makhachev presents the answer in the form of a strategic takedown game and stifling top control. Im not going to do it anymore, Smith said with a laugh on The Fighter vs. With so much happening on Saturday night, let's take a closer look at the full fight card with the latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook before we get to our staff predictions and picks for the PPV portion of the festivities. [59], In a rematch, Chandler was expected to challenge Brent Primus for the Bellator Lightweight Championship on April 13, 2018 at Bellator 197. [104], Chandler owns Training Camp, a fitness and MMA gym in Nashville. Masvidal's place as one of the biggest stars in the sport has not evaporated. He has earned the right to decline a fight that doesn't motivate him or wouldn't properly reward him. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. Even if I didnt have a reason, Id still pick Charles Oliveira.. I'd love to say we'll see him get back to two appearances in 2023, but with the way the lightweight division currently looks, there just aren't a ton of obvious fights for Gaethje right now. Masvidal hasn't fought since falling to Covington at UFC 272 on March 5 because he's still recovering from several nagging injuries, the nature of which sources did not want to get into. Once establishing his range, Oliveira is quick to find creative elbows and destructive uppercuts that often change the complexion of a fight at the drop of a dime. [77], Chandler made his promotional debut against Dan Hooker at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021. Sure, we've already discussed Conor McGregor's future at length, but other familiar faces such as Jorge Masvidal, Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje should be making their way back to the Octagon soon. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [82], Chandler faced former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. Oliveira might just be too complete of a fighter for Makhachev, who is great at what he does but not nearly as well-rounded. Now, with Oliveira scheduled to face Islam Makhachev in the UFC 280 main event a matchup between the No. ^ Wrist control, rides, passes, May 7, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charles Oliveira defends against Justin Gaethje during UFC 274 at Footprint Center. Getting one or two of those next year could be a lot of fun. There's a world in which he could face Chimaev and fight for a UFC title in 2023. Please check your email for a confirmation. Something went wrong. Another bout between potential contenders is also on the main card when Matuesz Gamrot takes on Beneil Dariush at lightweight. This time around, Smith is sticking by Oliveira while making a commitment that he wont make the same mistakes now that hes made in the past. Oliveira previously held the title before missing weight in his last bout against Justin Gaethje. Im done doubting him, Smith said. Campbell:The scariest part of Oliveira's recent run of dramatic finishes might be what no one talks about: the fact that he welcomes so much danger to create the kind of chaos that melts his opponents. Thats all I can say. section: | slug: ufc-280-predictions-charles-oliveira-vs-islam-makhachev-fight-card-odds-prelims-expert-picks-preview | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Dillashaw is back after a year away because of injury and also not too far away from a two-year drug suspension that cost him the title. Its not just because of just saying it. ^ Excellent trips, knees and tosses A professional competitor since 2009, Chandler first gained notoriety when he began competing for Bellator MMA, an organization he fought for from 2010 through 2020.There, Chandler became If it's welterweight, there's really only one fight that makes sense for him, and that's Covington. Chandler earned runnerup honors in the 2008 and 2009 Big 12 Championships and was awarded automatic bids to three of the four NCAA Championships he competed in. However, muscle memory is a major factor thats hard to control in the chaos of a fight. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at He also has more ways to potentially win, meaning Sterling's chances somewhat depend upon him executing his gameplan effectively and maintaining control. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Paddy Pimblett def. ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong spoke at the World Congress of Sport earlier this week, when he announced a 24-country Middle East deal in the Middle East and North Africa. But if Makhachev is trying to get offensive with his takedowns like most of us suspect, then do not be surprised to see Oliveira revert to his home of front-choke counters. It should be noted it hasn't been that long. Makhachev also employs stellar legwork that goes beyond his standing clinch work, as its not uncommon to see the 12-year pro incorporate crab rides in conjunction with back attacks (as seen in his finish of Thiago Moises). UFC is back in the Middle East for UFC 280 on Saturday night from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. I think when youre as dangerous on the ground as Charles Oliveira, when youre as dangerous as a finisher as he is when youre not afraid of something, it takes away all the power from it, Smith explained. [39], A rematch with Eddie Alvarez took place on November 2, 2013 in the main event of Bellator 106. Watch UFC live with fuboTV: Start a free trial today! Possibility No. Dobson +180, middleweights, Muhammad Mokaev -1000 vs. Malcolm Gordon +650, flyweights, Karol Rosa -300 vs. Lina Lansberg +240, women's bantamweights. Skill for skill, Namajunas is still probably the best in the division and would be favored in most of those matchups. [20], In his next Bellator appearance, Chandler competed on the Bellator 32 card on October 14, 2010, against Chris Page in a welterweight contest. 1 and No. Oliveira captalizes upon his opponent's mistakes, often in the midst of chaos. The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses. [12] He majored in personal finance management services with a minor in real estate. [96] The win earned Chandler his second Performance of the Night bonus award. Worst case is that you retract or start pulling out of submissions and he goes to your back or he latches onto something else. Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. [56] In the first round, the bout was temporarily halted by the referee to check on Chandler, whose left ankle was visibly injured. [33], Chandler made the first defense of his title against Bellator Season Six Lightweight Tournament Winner Rick Hawn, on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. ^ Favors chaining off singles + Consistent pace and pressure Depending on what happens at UFC 280, Gaethje's 2023 looks like it's going to start off with him waiting for something good to come along. [51], In May 2016, Bellator MMA president Scott Coker announced that Chandler would rematch Patricky Pitbull on June 17, 2016, at Bellator 157, now for the vacant Bellator Lightweight Championship. It produces events worldwide that showcase 12 weight divisions (eight men's Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Height: 510 Age: 33 Weight: 155 lbs. Hes honestly the only guy Ive ever done it with where Ill praise him and praise him and praise him and then pick against him. ^ Diverse submission acumen Brookhouse: When he is on his game, Sterling is a very effective fighter who can change a fight on a single mistake from his opponent. He is of German and Irish heritage. PFL is spending big money on free agents right now -- just ask Shane Burgos -- and Alvarez is a big name with a decorated record of championships in just about every place he has been. The case has yet to go to trial, and there is also the high likelihood of a civil lawsuit to consider, when speculating on Covington's eventual return. While Makhachev has looked like an unstoppable force during his current 10-fight win streak, Smith believes that Oliveiras particular set of skills will give the Russian headaches that he just hasnt faced yet in the UFC. Its a time when your mental and physical state should be in synergy. Campbell:Is Yan a better overall fighter with a much more respected resume versus elite competition? I think that hes more powerful on his feet. - Powered By PickUp, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Also, hes at his peak. [49], Chandler rematched David Rickels on November 6, 2015 at Bellator 145. The card featured five televised MMA bouts, as well as five un-aired preliminary bouts. His professional Muay Thai record is 253, with 22 victories by knockout and 17 first-round finishes. Whether Makhachev is working from his favored single-leg position or hitting slick trips and tosses from tie-ups, the product from Dagestan displays solid adaptability in wrestling scenarios. In order to pay for his jiu-jitsu training as a full-time Rutgers student, Gall worked as a bread truck driver for Walmart.. Gall is an accomplished [81] Although he managed to drop Oliveira in the first, Chandler lost the fight via technical knockout early in the second round. He'd be an interesting fit in PFL's lightweight division or as part of its showcase fights for pay-per-view events planned for 2023. + Superb transitional grappler Now, does this guarantee Oliveira a win by submission? The timing works in ONEs favor with Kade Ruotolo competing for the second-ever submission grappling title next week at ONE on Prime Video 3. Here are your pick makers: Brent Brookhouse (Combat sports writer), Brian Campbell (Combat sports writer, co-host of "Morning Kombat"), Shakiel Mahjouri (writer), Michael Mormile (producer) and Brandon Wise (senior editor). The best facts and figures to come out of UFC 282, including a rare title-fight draw, an 18-year-old winner and a historically quick knockout. Which means, of the top five, there's only one potential opponent for Gaethje whom he hasn't already fought. Edwards would probably have to get through a trilogy bout with Usman for that to happen. Given enough time, Smith expects Oliveira to either find an opening to force Makhachev to tap out or perhaps force the fight back to the feet where he feels Oliveira is clearly the better fighter. [54] He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision. According to sources, Namajunas is in the process of moving into a home she just purchased. And starting in January, ONE is airing one show per week on Friday nights from Thailand. Im blazing my own trail. The uncrowned lightweight king also keeps a solid left hook on a hair-trigger, either deploying it as a countering check or attaching it to the end of combinations. When youre not afraid of that and you have no fear of it at all, I think that takes away some of the power from it. [34] He won the bout via submission in the second round. Even when I start digging into the details and I start watching film and Im like I dont know, maybe he just gets controlled Im not doing it. And Islam is at his peak. Globo is Brazils top sports platform, as well as the former home of the UFC in the region. + 10 submission wins He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). I always, always, I dont want to say discredit, but I always doubt Charles Oliveira. Gaethje has reached a point in his career where he's not going to fight just to fight. One of the most dangerous fighters in the lightweight division enters UFC 280 seeking to reclaim his titleand he doesnt plan to look back. Yet he has not always looked as clean or dominant as he should against lesser talent, and he has never encountered the same caliber of opponents that Oliveira has slayed. On the ground Makhachev might be able to maul the Brazilian, but he has to be careful for every second to not get caught in a submission. Yan is also back in action when he takes on rising contender Sean O'Malley. [40] He lost the match by split decision in another classic. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist.He competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021.With 29 wins and no losses, he retired with an Shortly after getting outwrestled by Frankie Edgar back at UFC 162, Oliveira worked diligently to improve that portion of his grappling game, as its now common to see the Brazilian outwrestling stronger fighters early and often (especially if he can get to any variation of a bodylock). The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). The UFC knows it, and has looked into booking that matchup. [27], Chandler was expected to compete against Eddie Alvarez for the Bellator Lightweight World Championship at Bellator 54 on October 15, 2011. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA MARCH 06: (R-L) Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. + Improved boxing ability UFC fall storylines: Can Charles Oliveira keep the streak going? Challenges associated with running events in consideration of the virus were much more complicated in Asia than in the U.S. Alvarez fought twice in April 2021: The first was a weird bout in which he had a loss rightfully overturned to a no contest due to strikes to the back of the head, and the second was a decision loss to Rae Yoon Ok. ONE has historically not kept its high-paid North American and South American talents very active, and Alvarez fought just four times for the promotion since 2019, including those two bouts in one month. Gilbert Burns has said he expects to fight Masvidal next and has already verbally accepted Masvidal as an opponent, but timing is an issue. Oliveira has repeatedly proven that avoiding the ground game will only delay the inevitable. Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC)meets Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC)for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of UFC 280 on Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi. Outside of the tough loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 205 in November 2016, Alvarez had a nice run with the promotion and owns a win over Justin Gaethje. A week after the fight, hell be 31. He's long, explosive and creative. It hasn't really been that long in the grand scheme. Charles Oliveira: front-choke threats #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/t8EZ8ITqPk. 1 and No. Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight title after missing weight before his bout against Justin Gaethje. As of now, it's looking like he'll fight only once in 2022. [98], Chandler faced Dustin Poirier on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Im sticking to my gut and I think Charles Oliveira beats Islam. -- Raimondi. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Early life. UFC acts fast, sets Teixeira-Hill title bout in Jan. Rosas, 18, victorious as UFC's youngest fighter, White calls fight fixing 'huge concern' for UFC, 'Wonderboy' broke 2 bones in hand vs. Holland, Stots taunts Sabatello after retaining Bellator title, UFC 286 announced for London in March '23, UFC's Adesanya could have charge dismissed, Raul Rosas Jr. becomes youngest UFC fighter to win in their debut. That said, Moises was able to briefly befuddle Makhachev with leg lock attacks off of his back which is something worth noting when you consider the leg entanglements that Oliveria successfully utilized to thwart the ground striking of Kevin Lee. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist.He competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021.With 29 wins and no losses, he retired with an [97] It also earned him the second place Crypto.com "Fan Bonus of the Night" award. And that's Gaethje's right. He opted out of competing as an amateur and in August 2009, Chandler made his professional MMA debut with a first-round TKO victory over Kyle Swadley. He defeated Freire via unanimous decision to win $100,000 and a shot at the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. That fight could happen in January, but it's nowhere near decided. [30] Chandler defeated Eddie Alvarez via submission in the fourth round in an instant classic. Oops. 2.1M subscribers in the MMA community. + Good takedown ability Thats given me even more strength to keep progressing. [26] He utilized his wrestling skills, repeatedly taking down Freire and controlling the fight. Never known as the flashiest trash talker, Oliveira has the opportunity to step back into the cage next week at 280. 1 contender fights or money grudge matches. Khabib Nurmagomedov expects Islam Makhachev to dominate Charles Oliveira.. Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) meets Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of UFC 280 on Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi.. "Suga" is looking to enter the title picture against his toughest competition to date. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [85] The bout was also regarded as the Fight of the Year by the UFC and various mixed martial arts media outlets. If Makhachev wins, then it's a new champion, and it breathes life into former title challengers, like Gaethje, who already lost to Oliveira. [48] After a dominant start on the feet, including a knockdown, he won the match via submission in the first round. Stranger things have happened. [45], With Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez leaving the promotion, Chandler faced Will Brooks in a rematch on November 15, 2014 at Bellator 131 for the vacant lightweight title. The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Dagestani fighter, listing Makhachev -190 and Oliveira +160 via Tipico Sportsbook. [24], Chandler then faced Lloyd Woodard at Bellator 40 and won via unanimous decision to move onto the finals of the tournament. No one would complain if he finished his trilogy with Michael Chandler, either. [38] He won the bout via knockout in the first round. It would not blow me away.. Hes 30. + 9 KO victories For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 280. Oliveira has finished Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje in three previous title fights, but Nurmagomedov thinks Makhachev is in his prime and the better fighter overall. Due to a grinding UFC schedule that features cards nearly every week of the year, it's tough for every event to feature fighters the world clamors for. Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. And in recent years, he has actually shown he's willing to wait for the right fight -- and that was when he didn't have any legal matters to consider. Despite Oliveiras dominance and championship experience over Makhachev, the betting odds arent in his favor. Possibility No. ET on ESPN+. I suspect well see Makhachev lean much more on his trips from the clinch given his opponents propensity to snatch necks in this space, but no one should be underestimating Oliveira here. When those are the only options that make sense, sometimes it takes time for one to materialize. Santiago Ponzinibbio wants to stay active and face a top 10 opponent after pulling off a comeback finish at UFC 282. Then he used his rear-naked choke to submit Dustin Poirier a few months later that December, earning the victory only 62 seconds into the third round, before forcing Justin Gaethje to tap out in the first round this past May.. Next up for Oliveira is He looked positively frozen by the threat of Pedro Munhoz in his last outing and Munhoz wasn't doing much in that fight. And how exactly does each fight end? 2012 started with UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes and ended with UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2.The year saw the successful UFC Featherweight title defense by Jos Aldo, the crowning of Carlos Condit as the Interim But it does put him in uncertain territory, because the UFC doesn't like it when a fighter turns down a fight that makes sense, and Fiziev is doing everything he can to publicize Gaethje's decision. [41], A third fight with Alvarez was set up for the main event of Bellator 120 on May 17, 2014. Again, he is following someone elses way. Charles Oliveiras poor eyesight is no longer an issue. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. The problem is that Makhachev almost never makes any and is as difficult as any in the UFC at steering off of his Plan A attack. -- Raimondi. [78] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. ^ Accurate hooks and uppercuts 2: Khamzat Chimaev. Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament quarterfinal. [68], On October 25, 2019, it was announced that Chandler would return to cage to rematch Benson Henderson at Bellator & Rizin: Japan on December 29, 2019. A victory will reunite him with the belt, one he believes was wrongfully taken from him, as well as finally provide him with a level of respect he has long been seeking. In 2021, she fought more than once in a year for the first time since 2017. It was the second UFC event of 2009 and took place on the weekend of Super Bowl XLIII.. 1: Edwards defends his title against Usman in a trilogy bout in the first quarter of 2023, and Covington slides in as the next title challenger. Namajunas lost her title to Carla Esparza at UFC 274 in May. Akin to his now-coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev also scores a majority of his takedowns off of chaining attacks in clinch space. [65] Chandler dominated the majority of the fight by out-wrestling Primus, ultimately defeating him by unanimous decision and regaining the Bellator Lightweight World title in the process. UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen (also known as UFC Fight Night 213, UFC on ESPN+ 71 and UFC Vegas 63) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 29, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. [32] He won the match via technical knockout at just 56 seconds into the first round. That inactivity likely has to do with why Alvarez, the former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion, and ONE have amicably parted ways. [61] He won the fight via technical submission in the first round. Yan is a measured and slow starter, but he should be conscious to pick things up after the first round. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. The main event for UFC 280 features a fantastic lightweight title fight between two men who have a process that involves pressure. [47], Chandler faced Derek Campos on June 19, 2015 at Bellator 138. Then he used his rear naked choke to submit Dustin Poirier a few months later that December, earning the victory only 62 seconds into the third round, before forcing Justin Gaethje to tap out in the first round this past May. [53], In his first title defense, Chandler faced former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson on November 19, 2016 in the main event of Bellator 165. + Improved overall striking Pint-sized social media star Hasbulla Magomedov will be in the corner of Islam Makhachev for his world title fight with Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi later this month. Anthony Smith has often heaped praise on Charles Oliveira since Do Bronx became the best lightweight in the UFC, but continuously found himself picking Oliveiras opponents when it came time to make actual predictions for his fights. There is just something about Oliveira's striking improvements and record-setting submission game that makes me side with him, especially considering the leap in competition for Makhachev. [29] The bout was then rescheduled to take place on November 19, 2011 at Bellator 58. Consistently overshadowed by his opponents, Oliveira enters the 280 lightweight title bout as the underdog. A fascinating development in MMA is ONE Championships global expansion. He wanted to put his mark on the Muay Thai world by creating the biggest and best show in the nation and showcasing the incredible Muay Thai. Some people have speculated that Masvidal has been waiting for his legal issues to clear up -- he's being charged with felony aggravated battery for allegedly punching Colby Covington in late March. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. After I praise Charles for an hour, Ill come up with every reason why the guy across from him has the tools to beat him. He's the No. Namely, because he's the alleged victim in a criminal battery case involving his former opponent Jorge Masvidal. Makhachev, hes following someone elses way, says Oliveira, addressing whether there is too much hype surrounding Makhachev. [16], His next fight in the promotion took place on May 15, 2010 at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery where he fought Sal Wood. All Rights Reserved. While at Missouri, Chandler was a four-time NCAA Division I qualifier, collected 100 career wins, as well as earning fifth place at NCAA's as a senior, earning DI All-American honors. [31], In his first fight after winning the title, Chandler faced Akihiro Gono in a non-title superfight at Bellator 67 on May 4, 2012. Mahjouri: Sterling and Dillashaw both have awkward footwork and plenty of wrestling experience in their back pockets. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including a complete preview of UFC 280 below. If not for a title shot -- which Namajunas deserves given her two wins over Zhang and the tight loss to Esparza -- a trilogy bout with Jessica Andrade could be fun, too. He began training in boxing at the age of 13, and transitioned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 16. [50] He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. Following the victory against Ferguson, Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler via a second-round TKO in May of 2021. Main card: 7 p.m. With such a massive main event on tap, the crew at CBS Sports went ahead with predictions and picks for the main card. He won the bout via submission in the first round. At the age of 8, he began practicing and competing in Muay Thai. From a contrast in styles standpoint, Makhachev is the worst type of opponent for him. I think he finds shots better. Covington has been extremely quiet since the alleged attack, which is not unusual for someone involved in an active case. But maybe not. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. Nevertheless, whether were talking about mat wrestling or transitional grappling in general, it can be hard to get a beat on Makhachev. 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You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Please enter a valid email and try again. Thats right, Makhachev nine times out of 10 will either shoot takedowns with his head on his right side (Oliveiras left) or sag his head off to that same side due to his propensity to establish underhooks or leg reaps off of his left side. -- Okamoto. Oliveira is masterful from most front-headlock variations, displaying the acumen to shift the dynamic of a position as he unleashes interweaving submission attempts as if hes firing them off from an M-60 machine gun. She's only 30 years old. [105], American mixed martial artist (born 1986), This article is about the mixed martial artist. Mixed martial arts career Background. Thats the best case for Islam is that he gets back to his feet. Considering that, we're back to Fiziev, which doesn't interest him. Islam is at his peak. I could do that with Islam but Im refusing to because Ive been wrong up to this point about Charles Oliveira. Armed with flawless vision, Oliveira claims he can even see the future. [21], In February 2011, it was announced that Chandler would be a part of the Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament. He wants to fight for the belt again. I am going to give my best performance, and I will take my belt back.. As seen in the clip above, Oliveira no matter the scenario or submission variation ALWAYS feeds the head to his left side/arm. Considering each fighters submission sensibilities, Ill be curious to see how they implement their strengths. "Suga" certainly has the type of red-hot momentum, even with his inconclusive result against Pedro Munhoz, to exclaim that it's certainly possible. The main event featured the UFC Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustrateds in-depth look at MMA. The Russian native has won 10 in a row since his lone pro defeat in 2015 with his last four coming by stoppage. The best facts and figures to come out of UFC 282, including a rare title-fight draw, an 18-year-old winner and a historically quick knockout. ^ Solid variance in shot selection The problem is that Dillashaw is rarely dominated in wrestling the way former champion Petr Yan was in his rematch loss to Sterling. [18], Chandler made his Bellator debut on September 30, 2010, at Bellator 31, where he defeated Scott Stapp via technical knockout in the first round. While we can't ignore Dillashaw's shady past in terms of drug testing, we must equally admit that age, injury and layoffs have not done much to downgrade his elite standing. Smiths assessment of the lightweight title fight goes beyond any tendency hes had in the past when it came to picking against Oliveira. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, singled out Oliveira as someone who captures the spirit of mixed martial arts. But oddly enough, there is really no urgency for him to return anyway. How long will he have to wait? Alvarez probably has more options than most. + 4x Russian sambo champion [70] He defeated Outlaw via knockout in the first round. He hasnt fought the level of competition and he might beat Gaethje, he might beat Poirier but like you said, he hasnt so we cant use that. For other people named Michael Chandler, see. Charles Oliveira of Brazil punches Justin Gaethje in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 274 event at Footprint Center on May 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Its not going to be your typical singles and doubles, s*** like that, but I would not be shocked to see him end up on the fence and see him start crawling to some weird clinch and dragging Islam down, tripping him up or something like that. Odds via Caesars Sportsbook. I think he attacks the body better. + 21 submission wins [80], Chandler faced longtime veteran Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship, following former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement, while headlining UFC 262 on May 15, 2021. The UFC could try to book Covington vs. Chimaev on the same card as Edwards vs. Usman III to set up the next title challenger. [58] He won the fight by unanimous decision. Lucrative, potentially. Masvidal and Edwards have a history -- Masvidal punched the now-champ during a scuffle backstage at a card in 2019 -- and there is interest from Masvidal's side in a title fight against Edwards, of course. 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