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, … [Read more...] about Report – Charles Oliveira turns down offer to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 258
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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 and let the division play out. Assuming … [Read more...] about Dustin Poirier: Let Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler fight for vacant lightweight title
Results – UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor II
Ahead of tonight's massive lightweight rematch between former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier and former two-weight gold holder, 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor -- stay tuned below for all your live results from UFC 257 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Slated for a 155-pound rematch six-years in the making, former-foes, Poirier and … [Read more...] about Results – UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor II
Michael Chandler believes Dan Hooker is his toughest challenge at lightweight
Finally slated for his promotional debut, former three-time Bellator lightweight champion, Michael Chandler makes his Octagon bow on January 23rd. at UFC 257 -- tasked with knocking back stern contender, Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker in his first UFC walk. Briefly floated as a potential opponent for former interim champions, Tony 'E Cucuy' Ferguson and Dustin 'The Diamond' … [Read more...] about Michael Chandler believes Dan Hooker is his toughest challenge at lightweight
Michael Chandler suggests co-main event matchup with Tony Ferguson at UFC 257
Continously linked with a promotional bow opposite former interim UFC lightweight titleholder, Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson possibly as soon as December, former three-time Bellator 155-pound champion, Michael Chandler has now floated the possibility of a matchup with Ferguson at UFC 257 on January 23rd. Chandler, who put pen to paper on a multi-fight deal with the UFC earlier … [Read more...] about Michael Chandler suggests co-main event matchup with Tony Ferguson at UFC 257