+ Strong inside the clinch 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 Im blazing my own trail. ^ Accurate hooks and uppercuts 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. The UFC knows it, and has looked into booking that matchup. Namajunas could very well take on the winner of that fight with a chance to become a three-time champion. Oliveira has won 11 fights in a row, so clearly his vision was never too much of a weakness. Mahjouri: Sterling and Dillashaw both have awkward footwork and plenty of wrestling experience in their back pockets. I had the surgery, and my eyes are 100 percent perfect, says Oliveira, speaking through a translator. 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 | [54] He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision. That said, the tougher the opponent, the more hesitant O'Malley has been in the Octagon. [61] He won the fight via technical submission in the first round. 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. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+. [52] He regained the title after knocking Pitbull out in the first round. [99] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round. He also underwent nose surgery in June, which required time off. 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. Masvidal is accused of attacking Covington on the streets of Miami on March 21, about two weeks after Covington dominated him in a five-round grudge match at UFC 272. It hasn't really been that long in the grand scheme. [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. Sometimes your mental state is high, but your physical state is going down. 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. -- Okamoto. [71], A rematch with Benson Henderson was rescheduled to take place at Bellator 244 on June 6, 2020. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. [67] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. 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. 3:00 pm ET, Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 280, Pimblett remains undefeated, beats Gordon, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283, Rosas Jr. becomes youngest winner in UFC history, UFC 282 odds, parlay, best bets, prop picks, Rosas Jr., 18, sets record in UFC debut with victory, Former champion Dillashaw retires, per reports, Pavlovich smashes Tuivasa in under one minute, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April, McGregor set to return at UFC 246 in January vs. 'Cowboy', Islam Makhachev -190 vs. Charles Oliveira +160, vacant lightweight title, Aljamain Sterling (c) -175 vs. TJ Dillashaw +150, bantamweight title, Petr Yan -270 vs. Sean O'Malley +220, bantamweights, Matuesz Gamrot -190 vs. Beneil Dariush +160, lightweights, Manon Fiorot -210 vs. Katlyn Chookagian +175, women's flyweights, Sean Brady -140 vs. Belal Muhammad +120, welterweights, Caio Borralho -200 vs. Makhmud Muradov +170, middleweights, Nikita Krylov -170 vs. Volkan Oezdemir +145, light heavyweights, Abubakar Nurmagomedov -165 vs. Gadzhi Omargadzhiev +140, welterweights, Armen Petrosyan -220 vs. A.J. I am going to give my best performance, and I will take my belt back.. ^ Excellent trips, knees and tosses 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. "Suga" is looking to enter the title picture against his toughest competition to date. UFC fall storylines: Can Charles Oliveira keep the streak going? 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. Alvarez's team told ESPN last month that he is seeking the biggest and best fights available. Smiths assessment of the lightweight title fight goes beyond any tendency hes had in the past when it came to picking against Oliveira. As a mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Also, hes at his peak. Maybe we'll see him take a "fun" fight at welterweight if nothing else surfaces, but we're not quite there yet. Oliveira previously held the title before missing weight in his last bout against Justin Gaethje. I believed it when I do it. Sterling secured a split decision win over Petr Yan earlier this year to silence the critics of his winning the title from Yan by disqualification in their first meeting. He wants to fight for the belt again. + Improved boxing ability -- Raimondi. [105], American mixed martial artist (born 1986), This article is about the mixed martial artist. [62], In late June 2018, reports surfaced that Chandler's contract with Bellator would expire imminently, making him a free agent. [26] He utilized his wrestling skills, repeatedly taking down Freire and controlling the fight. Yan is a measured and slow starter, but he should be conscious to pick things up after the first round. It is the largest MMA promotion company in the world as of 2011. Even if I didnt have a reason, Id still pick Charles Oliveira.. Brookhouse:O'Malley can get the win if he brings his aggression to the Octagon. I always, always, I dont want to say discredit, but I always doubt Charles Oliveira. 1 and No. Should Makhachev successfully navigate past Oliveiras multi-layered striking and submission acumen, then no one should be shocked to see the 31-year-old grind down and ground out his Brazillian foe down the stretch. We'll know more on Oct. 23, after Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev fight for the UFC's vacant lightweight championship. Elsewhere on the card, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling looks to continue his incredible run when he takes on former champ TJ Dillashaw in the co-main event. 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. [85] The bout was also regarded as the Fight of the Year by the UFC and various mixed martial arts media outlets. [27], Chandler was expected to compete against Eddie Alvarez for the Bellator Lightweight World Championship at Bellator 54 on October 15, 2011. Prelims: 4 p.m. [59], In a rematch, Chandler was expected to challenge Brent Primus for the Bellator Lightweight Championship on April 13, 2018 at Bellator 197. The bout at 280 represents a significant proving ground for both fighters. Aside from an excellent utilization of front teeps, the Brazilian standout also has a long, prodding jab Whether Makhachev is sniping crosses down the centerline or mixing the targets of his kicking attacks, the 31-year-old does a solid job of constantly changing his level and variating his shot selection. ^ Wrist control, rides, passes, May 7, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charles Oliveira defends against Justin Gaethje during UFC 274 at Footprint Center. Yan has the patience to avoid recklessness and the power to make O'Malley wither. I did the same thing with Chandler. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). How long will he have to wait? It produces events worldwide that showcase 12 weight divisions (eight men's The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada.It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. That inactivity likely has to do with why Alvarez, the former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion, and ONE have amicably parted ways. Chandler was on the honor roll every term in high school, received three letters in football, and finished as the runnerup at the MSHSAA State Championships as a senior in wrestling. [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. Dillashaw is certainly no slouch, but I have doubts about how far he can take this comeback having only fought once in the last 33 months. [50] He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. But given O'Malley's huge upside commercially and the time already missed for suspensions and slow matchmaking, it's time to find out right now. Charles Oliveira: front-choke threats #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/t8EZ8ITqPk. Which means, of the top five, there's only one potential opponent for Gaethje whom he hasn't already fought. Never known as the flashiest trash talker, Oliveira has the opportunity to step back into the cage next week at 280. [66], In the first defense of his new title, Chandler faced Patrcio Pitbull on May 11, 2019 in the main event of Bellator 221. Right now, it's up in the air whether Chimaev's next fight will be at welterweight or middleweight. [103] In April 2022, their second adopted son Ace was born. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks and given a 50/50 chance of surviving past infancy. Fighting out of a southpaw stance, Makhachev has shown to be much more than a sambo practitioner since stepping onto the UFC scene. [96] The win earned Chandler his second Performance of the Night bonus award. He doesn't lose out on anything by chilling right now. However, muscle memory is a major factor thats hard to control in the chaos of a fight. + Improved overall striking Then were going to celebrate.. Bonus awards. Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. Then afterwards I tell myself why do you do that? I would not be shocked to see Charles Oliveira get a takedown. Thats all I can say. [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. Many people have placed the blame on Namajunas for that lackluster fight with Esparza. Covington isn't talking to the media, but one has to assume this would be the ideal scenario for him. [42] However, a week before the bout, it was announced that Alvarez had suffered a concussion and was forced to pull out of the fight. Its the same thing with Khabib [Nurmagomedov]. [38] He won the bout via knockout in the first round. The 24-country MENA deal is so valuable, as it is lucrative, in terms of money and tapping into the worlds fight fans. The first two fights in Bellator were among the best in MMA history, no hyperbole. With such a massive main event on tap, the crew at CBS Sports went ahead with predictions and picks for the main card. Gaethje fought only once in 2021. Oliveira captalizes upon his opponent's mistakes, often in the midst of chaos. Now, it is not uncommon to see Makhachev play at a much safer range when looking to set up his shots and strikes. Lucrative, potentially. He did it when Oliveira fought Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC lightweight title. During the winning streak, only once has Oliveira gone to decisionand that took place in 2020 after he dominated Tony Ferguson for three full rounds. I think that hes more powerful on his feet. UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo + Master of sports in combat sambo Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight title after missing weight before his bout against Justin Gaethje. [30] Chandler defeated Eddie Alvarez via submission in the fourth round in an instant classic. [83] After a back-and-forth fight, Chandler lost the bout via unanimous decision. Because Oliveira has no fear about engaging in grappling exchanges thanks to a Brazilian jiu-jitsu arsenal that has allowed him to rack up the most submission victories in UFC history, Smith feels thats going to begin chipping away at the aura of invincibility that Makhachev has built on the ground. Women's flyweight contenders Alexa Grasso and Vivane Araujo go head-to-head on Saturday to determine who will move closer to a title shot. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Alvarez didn't fight at all in 2020 as ONE Championship was dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. A slow start is likely, but I expect Yan will take over in the second round and get O'Malley out of there before 15 minutes are up. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. Khabib Nurmagomedov expects Islam Makhachev to dominate Charles Oliveira. + Superb transitional grappler Mahjouri: This is a steep, steep step-up in competition for O'Malley. I think Charles attacks so much and creates so many scrambles and can do that over an entire 25-minute fight if he had to, I think thats going to nullify at the very least, Islams top game and his wrestling and I think Charles Oliveiras a better striker. Stranger things have happened. [82], Chandler faced former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. He went on to defeat Gaethje by first-round submission, continuing an insane run of victories for the Brazilian as he looks to etch his name in the history books. -- Raimondi. "Suga" certainly has the type of red-hot momentum, even with his inconclusive result against Pedro Munhoz, to exclaim that it's certainly possible. Oliveira has repeatedly proven that avoiding the ground game will only delay the inevitable. 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. 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. But if it's Edwards, he could be next. + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt 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 The card featured five televised MMA bouts, as well as five un-aired preliminary bouts. All Rights Reserved. He's the No. Gall was also a wrestler and football captain at Watchung Hills Regional High School. Who wins Oliveira vs. Makhachev? According to Tipico Sportsbook, Oliveira is a +140 underdog, whereas Makhachev is a-180 betting favorite. Islam, he just hasnt been tested, Smith said. Another bout between potential contenders is also on the main card when Matuesz Gamrot takes on Beneil Dariush at lightweight. 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. Can you guess which side Makhachevs head sags off to during shot and clinch entries? [64], Chandler's anticipated rematch with Brent Primus took place on December 14, 2018, at Bellator 212. Fight of the Night: Bryan Barberena vs. Robbie Lawler; Performance of the Night: Alex Pereira, Jalin Turner, and Julija Stoliarenko; The following fighters received Crypto.com "Fan Bonus of the Night" awards paid in bitcoin of US$30,000 for first place, US$20,000 for second place, and US$10,000 for third place. Makhachev was knocked out in his lone loss, which occurred seven years ago, and Oliveira will be searching to expose holes in his game. A split-decision win over Sandhagen was a great first step, but Sandhagen remains a rung below championship level. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. It wouldn't be shocking to see "Thug Rose" holding up the 115-pound title once again, for a third time, next year. I think he attacks the body better. Poirier 's quest for the undisputed crown has grown more challenging, though he did capture interim gold. ONE has also committed to paying the largest purses for Muay Thai in the country. 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. 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. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-280-charles-oliveira-vs-islam-makhachev-analysis-prediction, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Dana White's response to 'terrible' UFC 282 headliner? Odds via Caesars Sportsbook. It doesn't get much bigger than the vacant lightweight title bout anchoring the event when Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev. + Superb transitional grappler Nevertheless, its ultimately hard for me to ignore the fact that Makhachevs biggest habit happens to put him right into Oliveiras favorite kill zone. Chandler compiled a 3115 record against Big 12 opponents and a 10040 overall record in his four years as a starter. Its the best time for any athlete. A Dillashaw win isn't out of the question by any stretch, but Sterling may simply be able to outwork a rusty fighter in a very close bout. A week after the fight, hell be 31. + Underrated wrestling ability But oddly enough, there is really no urgency for him to return anyway. The main event featured the UFC Fiziev is going to remain an option for Gaethje's next fight, but we'll see how this month's title fight impacts the landscape. One of the most dangerous fighters in the lightweight division enters UFC 280 seeking to reclaim his titleand he doesnt plan to look back. Michael Chandler (born April 24, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist.He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Early life. Won the Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament. 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 ^ Favors chaining off singles "The Underground King" was nicknamed that because of his many accolades that flew under the radar in smaller promotions. Dont get me wrong: Makhachev is a real talent who many, including myself, have been high on for over half a decade now. The year 2012 was the 20th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Next up for Oliveira is Makhachev (22-1), who has rattled off 10 victories in a row. [104], Chandler owns Training Camp, a fitness and MMA gym in Nashville. For other people named Michael Chandler, see. It might be a relatively inactive one. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. That said, when it comes to clinch striking and counters, Makhachev may be in for a surprise or two when he ties up with Oliveira. Aside from an excellent utilization of front teeps, the Brazilian standout also has a long, prodding jab that he likes to use to set up right hands and leg kicks off of. Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi offer a status update ahead of the busy fall schedule. Considering each fighters submission sensibilities, Ill be curious to see how they implement their strengths. Edwards becoming champion gives him a bit of a rejuvenation in the welterweight division since Usman defeated Masvidal twice and a third fight was unlikely. As of November 2, 2021, he is #5 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Dobson +180, middleweights, Muhammad Mokaev -1000 vs. Malcolm Gordon +650, flyweights, Karol Rosa -300 vs. Lina Lansberg +240, women's bantamweights. [101], Chandler started dating Brie Willett in 2013 after emailing for almost two years. 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 ^ Solid variance in shot selection There is no title fight to return to at the moment because the UFC is already working on a trilogy bout between Edwards and Usman. [35], Chandler was set to make his second defense against Bellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Winner Dave Jansen June 19, 2013 at Bellator 96. 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. Oops. The expectation is he'll be able to return in early 2023. [25], The tournament final took place at Bellator 44 where Chandler faced Patricky Pitbull. Alvarez probably has more options than most. [86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93][94], Chandler faced former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson on on May 7, 2022 at UFC 274. Im done doubting him, Smith said. All Rights Reserved. I will prove that again when I step back in the cage.. A fascinating development in MMA is ONE Championships global expansion. I beat the whole top five. 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. 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. 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. Following the victory against Ferguson, Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler via a second-round TKO in May of 2021. UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill (also known as UFC on ESPN 40 and UFC Vegas 59) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 6, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada,
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