Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler ‘Verbally’ Agree to Fight at UFC 268
Lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje (23-3) and Michael Chandler (22-6) have ‘verbally’ agreed to fight at UFC 268, and all the reports coming from ESPN, etc. indicate that the fight is expected to be greenlit. Assuming it is, the pair will be adding their own, unique brands of violence to a card that’s already headlined by […]
5 Fights to Make After UFC 264
written by: Cam Bennett Ilia Topuria vs Shane Burgos Ilia Topuria was able to not only tame the “Wizard,” but disconnect him from consciousness. Ryan Hall is a dangerous puzzle to try and solve, but Topuria did phenomenally well doing so. Topuria navigated Hall’s attempted rolls into leg entanglements and secured the Tko at the […]
Top 5 Fights to make after UFC 262
Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier Charles Oliveira is the new undisputed UFC lightweight champion after he defeated Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 262. Charles is on a spectacular winning streak in the UFC’s toughest division. With the epic trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor looming at UFC 264, to me […]
Will Tony Ferguson have a come back performance at UFC 262?
One year ago Tony Ferguson was on a 12 fight winning streak in the UFC’s toughest division and was about to headline UFC 249 against Justin Gaethje for the Lightweight Championship. Tony Ferguson a fan favorite for years under the UFC banner took his first loss in devastating fashion against Gaethje. However, Tony stayed around […]
Report – Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler clash for vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 on May 15th.
After a prolonged period of unrivalled dominance atop the official lightweight stack, retired undisputed UFC champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov has called time on his career “100% officially” according to UFC president, Dana White. With the 155-pound championship now vacant, the #3 ranked surging contender, Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira squares off with recent debutante, the #4 ranked […]
Beneil Dariush eyes rescheduling against Charles Oliveira next, plans to walk him down
Initially scheduled to lock horns at UFC Fight Island 4 in October, surging grapplers, Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush ultimately failed to stand opposite each other at the ‘Fight Island’ event, however, the latter isn’t closing the chapter on a future matchup with the Brazilian. Expected to make his second Octagon appearance of the year […]
Coach claims Charles Oliveira, Nate Diaz fight ‘makes no sense’
Still hoping to secure a bout for the UFC lightweight championship next, surging Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Charles Oliveira has no interest in a potential outing against the soon to return, Nate Diaz, according to his manager and coach, Diego Lima. Oliveira, who is currently ranked at #3 in the official 155-pound pile, has won a […]
Report – Charles Oliveira turns down offer to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 258
With eyes firmly fixed on a vacant UFC lightweight title matchup, preferably against number-one contender, Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier, surging grappling force, Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira has reportedly rejected a short-notice tie against recent debutante, ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler. Per a report from both Ag Fight and Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting tonight, the promotion attempted to […]
Dustin Poirier: Let Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler fight for vacant lightweight title
Seemingly inserting himself into prime position for a lightweight title fight in his next Octagon outing off the back of his UFC 257 knockout win over Conor McGregor, number-one ranked lightweight, Dustin Poirier has given his blessing on a vacant title clash of Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler — claiming he’s happy to sit back […]
Charles Oliveira calls for vacant title clash against Dustin Poirier
Sitting at #3 in the official UFC lightweight rankings, the streaking Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira has called his next shot. With the future of the undisputed championship still unclear, the Sao Paulo native has floated a vacant title matchup against recent UFC 257 big winner, Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier. The winner of eight straight, Oliveira, […]