As a mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC 2-ranked welterweight at the moment, and that's unlikely to change any time soon, even if he remains inactive. 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. I could do that with Islam but Im refusing to because Ive been wrong up to this point about Charles Oliveira. + 4 KO victories [49], Chandler rematched David Rickels on November 6, 2015 at Bellator 145. I do.. View The Fight Card Order UFC 282 Oliveira vs Makhachev. 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. 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. It wouldn't be shocking to see "Thug Rose" holding up the 115-pound title once again, for a third time, next year. Fighting out of a southpaw stance, Makhachev has shown to be much more than a sambo practitioner since stepping onto the UFC scene. Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament quarterfinal. Considering that, we're back to Fiziev, which doesn't interest him. Plus, he's an entertaining action fighter. [55], In his second title defense, Chandler faced Brent Primus on June 24, 2017 at Bellator NYC. Right now, he hasn't fought in five months, so we're still well within a pretty normal range for someone of his stature. All Rights Reserved. Gilbert Burns has said he expects to fight Masvidal next and has already verbally accepted Masvidal as an opponent, but timing is an issue. 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. + Hard kicks from the left side [19] The match was contested at a catchweight for Chandler to test himself for the lightweight division, all his previous bouts being in the welterweight division. 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 Never known as the flashiest trash talker, Oliveira has the opportunity to step back into the cage next week at 280. + Strong inside the clinch 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). 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. 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. Makhachev, hes following someone elses way, says Oliveira, addressing whether there is too much hype surrounding Makhachev. Boxing and Bare Knuckle FC have been popular destinations for MMA fighters recently, too. The top five lightweights are Oliveira, Poirier, Gaethje, Makhachev, Chandler. As a result we've seen headlining fights that have been fantastic but truly lacked star power. It doesn't get much bigger than the vacant lightweight title bout anchoring the event when Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev. [32] He won the match via technical knockout at just 56 seconds into the first round. The bout at 280 represents a significant proving ground for both fighters. [46] He lost the bout via technical knockout in the fourth round. He looked positively frozen by the threat of Pedro Munhoz in his last outing and Munhoz wasn't doing much in that fight. 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 + *Former UFC lightweight champion The obvious answer is Rafael Fiziev, and everyone knows it. [15], Chandler made his Strikeforce debut on November 20, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears where he fought Richard Bouphanouvong, He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+. The 24-country MENA deal is so valuable, as it is lucrative, in terms of money and tapping into the worlds fight fans. [78] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. The bout was stopped in favor of Primus via technical knockout, earning him the Bellator Lightweight Championship. We'll know more on Oct. 23, after Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev fight for the UFC's vacant lightweight championship. 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. 1 and No. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. [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. If Dillashaw can turn this into more of a kickboxing match, he just might have the edge against the often criminally underrated defending champion. [60] After Primus pulled out of the fight due to injury, Chandler faced Brandon Girtz on the same card. Islam isnt 23, 26 or 27. + Improved overall striking 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. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. The former two-time UFC women's strawweight champion has been very clear that there is more to her life than just fighting. He has earned the right to decline a fight that doesn't motivate him or wouldn't properly reward him. Everyone Islam has fought, for the most part, has been terrified of his wrestling and his top game. Lucrative, potentially. Dont get me wrong: Makhachev is a real talent who many, including myself, have been high on for over half a decade now. [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. 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. 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. ONE just received an investment from the Qatar Sports Authority, and they have agreed in principle to future events in the region. [22] In the opening round of the tournament, Chandler faced Marcin Held, at Bellator 36 on March 12, 2011. MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFCs top bouts. Another bout between potential contenders is also on the main card when Matuesz Gamrot takes on Beneil Dariush at lightweight. Gilbert Burns joins Brett Okamoto to explain why he wants a fight with Jorge Masvidal in the UFC. Consistently overshadowed by his opponents, Oliveira enters the 280 lightweight title bout as the underdog. Every week, this column offers insight and information on the most noteworthy stories in the fight world. Nevertheless, whether were talking about mat wrestling or transitional grappling in general, it can be hard to get a beat on Makhachev. It's not a question of if Makhachev will take Oliveira down but, instead, how many minutes each round he will control from top position and whether Oliveira, the most prolific finisher in UFC history, can establish enough submission threat to dissuade him. He is of German and Irish heritage. Islam, he just hasnt been tested, Smith said. Not only can Oliveira turn your grips against you by turning an elbow over the top, but it also gives him a solid sense of operating space to either strike or sneak in quick shots or entries off of level changes given his noted vision issues. 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. To beat Islam, I need to be myself, Oliveira says. For other people named Michael Chandler, see. The Writer. ^ Dangerous knees and elbows Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. One development that has potentially changed things: Leon Edwards knocking out Kamaru Usman to become UFC welterweight champion at UFC 278 in August. Of course not. [64], Chandler's anticipated rematch with Brent Primus took place on December 14, 2018, at Bellator 212. As of now, it's looking like he'll fight only once in 2022. + 4x Russian sambo champion But oddly enough, there is really no urgency for him to return anyway. Santiago Ponzinibbio wants to stay active and face a top 10 opponent after pulling off a comeback finish at UFC 282. Keep an eye on movement at the top of the division, and keep an eye on Conor McGregor's potential comeback. [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. Bonus awards. Makhachevs patented check right hook is still a key player in regards to countering presence thats worth watching out for in this fight, but I suspect we see him press more of his clinch striking in this matchup. 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 | Makhachev presents real problems. 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. 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. + Aggressive pace and pressure + 9 KO victories MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Burns has wanted to come back sooner and Masvidal's timetable is still up in the air, dependent on those aforementioned injuries. 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. 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. Edwards would probably have to get through a trilogy bout with Usman for that to happen. This is probably the reason why Oliveira does some of his best striking when either flowing to or from his favored single-collar-tie positions. 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.. Stranger things have happened. [39], A rematch with Eddie Alvarez took place on November 2, 2013 in the main event of Bellator 106. ^ Strong takedowns from the clinch [62], In late June 2018, reports surfaced that Chandler's contract with Bellator would expire imminently, making him a free agent. Lightweight debut. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. Maybe we'll see him take a "fun" fight at welterweight if nothing else surfaces, but we're not quite there yet. Mahjouri: Saturday's main event is a coin toss, the perfect pairing of stakes and intrigue. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. Gall was also a wrestler and football captain at Watchung Hills Regional High School. Brookhouse:O'Malley can get the win if he brings his aggression to the Octagon. [70] He defeated Outlaw via knockout in the first round. 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. He wants to fight for the belt again. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. ^ Excellent trips, knees and tosses There's no question about it. That's not true. Let's see what happens between Zhang Weili and Esparza at UFC 281 on Nov. 12. Santiago Ponzinibbio wants to stay active and face a top 10 opponent after pulling off a comeback finish at UFC 282. 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 Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi offer a status update ahead of the busy fall schedule. Many people have placed the blame on Namajunas for that lackluster fight with Esparza. When will Islam do that?. If the Burns fight happens and Masvidal wins, it's a possibility the UFC could go to Edwards vs. Masvidal -- an objectively big pay-per-view main event fight -- if Edwards is still the champion. [101], Chandler started dating Brie Willett in 2013 after emailing for almost two years. -- Raimondi. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. Masvidal hasn't needed surgery, but he has been hurt in his past few fights and has been taking this time off to heal. He was voted the Most Valuable Wrestler during his senior season and was selected to the All-St. Louis Team. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. He is following Khabibhes his successor. 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. He also underwent nose surgery in June, which required time off. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). For that reason, Ill side with the fighter who thrives in chaos and has proven that he can walk through the fire. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. He did it again when Oliveira defended the belt against Dustin Poirier and then went three for three after picking Justin Gaethje to beat Oliveira in his most recent outing. I did the same thing with Chandler. [52] He regained the title after knocking Pitbull out in the first round. That said, the tougher the opponent, the more hesitant O'Malley has been in the Octagon. 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. UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo 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. The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Dagestani fighter, listing Makhachev -190 and Oliveira +160 via Tipico Sportsbook. UFC 282 live blog: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. 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. 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. ^ Accurate hooks and uppercuts [72] However, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[73] and eventually took place on August 7, 2020 at Bellator 243. Aside from an excellent utilization of front teeps, the Brazilian standout also has a long, prodding jab But if it's Edwards, he could be next. [85] The bout was also regarded as the Fight of the Year by the UFC and various mixed martial arts media outlets. 1.3K votes, 165 comments. 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. She is also helping her grandmother, who just emigrated to the U.S. from Lithuania, get settled in her new country. Namajunas could very well take on the winner of that fight with a chance to become a three-time champion. + Good takedown ability I will prove that again when I step back in the cage.. And Islam is at his peak. 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. Mahjouri: This is a steep, steep step-up in competition for O'Malley. [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. 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. Perhaps Makhachev presents the answer in the form of a strategic takedown game and stifling top control. All of that is to say, it's very unclear when we will see Covington fight again. [11], Chandler was born and raised in High Ridge, Missouri, the second of four children to Michael Sr. and Betty Chandler. 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. The main event for UFC 280 features a fantastic lightweight title fight between two men who have a process that involves pressure. I think that hes more powerful on his feet. 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. 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. Aside from having tremendous hip and grip awareness, Makhachev is one of my favorite fighters to point to in regard to demonstrating the importance of wrist control. I beat the whole top five. [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. [30] Chandler defeated Eddie Alvarez via submission in the fourth round in an instant classic. 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. Im not doing it anymore. Then afterwards I tell myself why do you do that? section: | slug: ufc-280-predictions-charles-oliveira-vs-islam-makhachev-fight-card-odds-prelims-expert-picks-preview | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | [96] The win earned Chandler his second Performance of the Night bonus award. I dont know why I do that. 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. [48] After a dominant start on the feet, including a knockdown, he won the match via submission in the first round. I just think hes going to attack, attack, attack until he finds something or gets back to his feet and I think he wins striking exchanges. 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. - Powered By PickUp, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. O'Malley already knows a victory would allow him to leapfrog the field at 135 pounds and secure the next shot at the title. Im done doubting him, Smith said. I think I'll rock with "Do Bronx" this time. If Makhachev wins, then it's a new champion, and it breathes life into former title challengers, like Gaethje, who already lost to Oliveira. 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