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Fight Breakdown: Dustin Poirier Spills the Secrets to Charles Oliveira’s Victory Over Michael Chandler at UFC 309

Dustin Poirier Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler UFC 309 Do Bronx’ Charles Oliveira is set to rematch Michael Chandler at UFC 309, and mutual opponent ‘The Diamond’ Dustin…

Do Bronx’ Charles Oliveira is set to rematch Michael Chandler at UFC 309, and mutual opponent ‘The Diamond’ Dustin Poirier has offered his thoughts on the upcoming fight booked for November 17 live from Madison Square Garden in New York City, USA.

Dustin Poirier on Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler

Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler are both aggressive action-packed fighters, each is aggressive with heavy strikes and mixes groundwork into their games. Iron’ Michael Chandler comes from a wrestling background and was a former Bellator world champion. Do Bronx’ Charles Oliveira is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert who has developed a dangerous Muay Thai game.

Chandler and Oliveira first met in 2021 with the vacant lightweight world title on the line. It was a back-and-forth war, but ultimately, the Brazilian got his hand raised with a second-round TKO.

Perennial contender Dustin Poirier has faced both men, with a win over Chandler and a loss to Oliveira. Speaking recently, ‘The Diamond’ offered his thoughts on the UFC 309 lightweight matchup. He said:

“I think it’s a fun matchup. But I think if Charles Oliveira goes into this fight with the same mindset he had when I fought him or the first time Chandler fought him, I think he’s gonna get the win. Obviously, Chandler is very explosive, an incredible athlete, and can hurt and put away Charles. But, I just think Charles is going to be better everywhere, on the feet and on the ground.”

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Given the track record of both men, the UFC 309 lightweight showdown could be a fight-of-the-year contender. Charles Oliveira is looking to take one step closer to reclaiming his crown, while Chandler is looking to keep busy while waiting on his previously booked match against Conor Mcgregor. Dustin Poirier currently has no upcoming fight scheduled, but recently said that he has one more fight in him before retiring.

Paddy Pimblett Names The Two Fighters That Would Fast Track Him To The Title

Following his undefeated winning streak inside the Octagon and big submission win over Bobby Green last time out, Paddy Pimblett finds himself in the mix at 155-pounds. The #14-ranked lightweight isn’t necessarily in a rush to get himself a title shot but it is something he’s thought about. “The Baddy” has already made it clear […]

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“The Baddy” has already made it clear that Renato Moicano is his next target and the fight makes a lot of sense. Both men are great talkers, are ranked inside the top 15 and are on impressive winning streaks.

In a recent YouTube video, Pimblett spoke about how he would need to leap up the division’s rankings in order to secure a title shot as fast as possible.

2-Fight Plan That Would Land Him A Title Shot

Following some sparring rounds, a big meal and signing some memorabilia, Pimblett answered some questions from the fans in a recent YouTube video on his channel.

One fan asked what his quickest route to the title would be and “The Baddy” started at Moicano which is likely going to be his next fight. With “Money” ranked at #11, a win over the Brazilian would set Pimblett up for a huge fight next time out.

He said that squaring off with someone like the former champion, Charles Oliveira, could put him into position for a title fight with just two more wins.

“What’s the ideal run to a title fight? I’ve seen a lot of people saying I’m like two fights away from a title fight and that is nice but two fights from a title fight would have to be like Moicano, rank #10, and then do like an O’Malley. Fight like rank #2 straight away and that would be a Charles Oliveira. I’d do that. I’d fight Moicano, beat Moicano and then I’d fight Oliveira. That’s probably my quickest route to a title shot to be honest. I really like both of them. Really like watching them fight so it’d be a pleasure to, even more of a pleasure to get in there with Charles.”

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Charles Oliveira Contemplates Another Title Shot Or Conor McGregor Clash

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will have many options with a win in his upcoming return at UFC…

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will have many options with a win in his upcoming return at UFC 309.

Oliveira will face former rival Michael Chandler in the UFC 309 co-main event on November 16th in New York City. He returns to the Octagon after a split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300.

Oliveira remains one of the UFC’s biggest stars after a memorable previous reign as the UFC lightweight champion. He’s looking to regain the throne after the loss to Tsarukyan and withdraw from a rematch with Islam Makhachev.

Oliveira has had McGregor in his sights for three years, stemming from McGregor’s 2021 return fights against Dustin Poirier. McGregor snapped his leg against Poirier at UFC 264, all but axing a potential ‘red panty night’ for Oliveira.

But, as McGregor targets his UFC return for 2025, Oliveira remains in the mix for his return opponent. A win over Chandler at UFC 309 could potentially steal the McGregor fight from Chandler.

Oliveira remains transfixed on another lightweight title shot. If the UFC offers him both options after UFC 309, he wants to have a guaranteed title shot with a win over McGregor.

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Charles Oliveira focused on title, not Conor McGregor

In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Oliveira picked the title over a McGregor fight.

“Am I next in line if I beat McGregor? If that’s the plan, then I’m 100 percent in. But if you say, ‘No, you have to choose one of the two,’ I’m definitely going for the title,” Oliveira said. “If I have the opportunity to fight Conor and we make a lot of money, because he sells a lot and so do I — and we would definitely brow the roofs off with this pay-per-view —, not to mention the money off the purse, and I’m still next for the belt, I would definitely do it. Why not?

“(My managers Diego Lima and Jorge Patino) know what my plan is. I want the fights that take me to the belt,” Oliveira continued. “I’ve been posting a lot these days, ‘Waiting for the boss to call,’ and the UFC definitely sees that. Diego and ‘Macaco’ came with the Chandler fight, and I’m definitely much closer to the title with a win over Chandler. I’ll just stay focused now. Chandler is super tough and deserves all the respect. He knows how much I respect and care for him, so it’s definitely going to be a great fight.” (h/t MMANews)

Oliveira remains focused on Chandler, but McGregor’s shadow undoubtedly will be cast over the upcoming matchup. A win over Chandler could be enough for Oliveira to clinch a McGregor booking.

Charles Oliveira Open To Conor McGregor Fight Should He Beat Michael Chandler On One Condition

The fate of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is more uncertain than ever, but Charles Oliveira says he’s open to fighting McGregor as long as a certain stipulation is met. After even more time has passed without a set date for McGregor vs. Chandler, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed just prior to Noche UFC (UFC […]

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The fate of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is more uncertain than ever, but Charles Oliveira says he’s open to fighting McGregor as long as a certain stipulation is met.

After even more time has passed without a set date for McGregor vs. Chandler, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed just prior to Noche UFC (UFC 3060 last weekend that Chandler has opted to take a fight with Oliveira.

The clash between “Do Bronx” and “Iron” will serve as a five-round co-main event for UFC 309, which takes place on Nov. 16 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. It will be a rematch from their lightweight title bout at UFC 262 and Chandler’s first fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at the same venue two years earlier.

There has been some supposed reassurance that Chandler’s planned fight with McGregor, which has been long awaited since the two were announced as the coaches for The Ultimate Fighter season 31 in early 2023, can still happen following the Oliveira bout. But given the Brazilian’s status as as former lightweight champion who is still high up in the UFC’s lightweight rankings, it brings about questions as to how Oliveira vs. Chandler 2’s outcome could impact plans for both the UFC lightweight title and McGregor.

In an interview with MMA Fighting, Oliveira said he does not blame Chandler for waiting as long as he did. However, he himself would not have had the same patience.

That said, Oliveira was also asked about choosing between another crack at the lightweight gold and McGregor.

Charles Oliveira Says He’d Fight Conor McGregor As Long As He’d Get Title Shot In Next Fight: ‘Why Not?’

Ultimately, Oliveira said if he was forced to pick between the two, he would lean toward the title fight. But, the ex-titleholder said he would be down to fight McGregor if it guaranteed him a title fight in the next outing.

“Am I next in line if I beat McGregor? If that’s the plan, then I’m 100 percent in. But if you say, ‘No, you have to choose one of the two,’ I’m definitely going for the title,” Oliveira said. “If I have the opportunity to fight Conor and we make a lot of money, because he sells a lot and so do I — and we would definitely brow the roofs off with this pay-per-view —, not to mention the money off the purse, and I’m still next for the belt, I would definitely do it. Why not?

“(My managers Diego Lima and Jorge Patino) know what my plan is. I want the fights that take me to the belt. I’ve been posting a lot these days, ‘Waiting for the boss to call,’ and the UFC definitely sees that. Diego and ‘Macaco’ came with the Chandler fight, and I’m definitely much closer to the title with a win over Chandler. I’ll just stay focused now. Chandler is super tough and deserves all the respect. He knows how much I respect and care for him, so it’s definitely going to be a great fight.”

Oliveira will be looking to rebound from a split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan in a title eliminator at UFC 300. “Do Bronx” defeated Chandler for the then-vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 and defended the title against Poirier at UFC 269. He controversially lost the title on the scale before UFC 274 and then lost a vacant title fight with current champ Islam Makhachev at UFC 280.

The UFC lightweight title is next expected to be defended in early 2025 in a fight between Makhachev and Tsarukyan.

Chandler is 2-3 in the UFC, with victories over Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson in addition to his losses opposite Poirier, Oliveira, and Gaethje.

McGregor, meanwhile, has not fought since breaking his leg in a trilogy bout with Poirier at UFC 264.

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Michael Chandler: Conor McGregor’s Spirit Loves MMA, Not His Body Or Mind

Michael Chandler recently shared his belief that Conor McGregor’s deep passion for MMA will inevitably draw him back to the Octagon. Chandler’s name has been linked to the former two-division UFC champion ever since the two were cast as rival coaches on The Ultimate Fighter season 31 last year. The plan was to eventually clash […]

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Michael Chandler recently shared his belief that Conor McGregor’s deep passion for MMA will inevitably draw him back to the Octagon.

Chandler’s name has been linked to the former two-division UFC champion ever since the two were cast as rival coaches on The Ultimate Fighter season 31 last year. The plan was to eventually clash in a highly anticipated showdown in the season finale.

However, by the third quarter of 2024, “Iron” remained laser-focused on his training, passing up opportunities to compete against other fighters as he stayed committed to the long-promised bout with McGregor. Meanwhile, “The Notorious” was frequently seen enjoying his extravagant lifestyle, partying, and fully embracing his larger-than-life persona.

With the slippery McGregor fight fading from the horizon, Chandler seems to have set those aspirations aside for now. Instead, he’s gearing up for a high-stakes rematch against Charles Oliveira in a five-round co-main event at UFC 309, set for November 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Chandler and Oliveira first squared off for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 in May 2021. In that bout, the Brazilian emerged victorious with a second-round TKO to claim UFC gold.

The upcoming rematch doesn’t suggest that ‘Iron’ has abandoned his lofty goal of fighting McGregor. On the contrary, the former Bellator lightweight champion remains hopeful that the potential matchup could still materialize sometime next year.

Chandler Says McGregor Is Too ‘Romantic’ About MMA to Stay Away

During a recent interview with MMAFightingonSBN, Chandler was asked if, after all the hurdles in booking his fight with McGregor, he still believes the Irishman will ever return to the UFC. The former lightweight title challenger acknowledged that while ‘The Notorious’ may currently be focused on ventures outside the UFC, he firmly believes McGregor’s deep-rooted passion for MMA will inevitably pull him back. And when that moment comes, Chandler assured that he’ll be ready to face him.

“You just look at his history. Conor McGregor is a nothing, a nobody, without the sport of mixed martial arts, without the UFC platform, without the legacy that he’s created,” Chandler said. “I believe he’s romantic about it. I believe he loves the sport. I believe his spirit loves the sport, but sometimes his body and his brain want other things, right? And I’ve never walked a mile in that man’s shoes, neither have you, so who are we to critique him? But I do believe he comes back, and when he does, I’ll be waiting. I just might have the title by then, so it could be a very interesting set of circumstances.”

“Iron” hasn’t fought for almost two years, following his third-round submission loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022. Many have speculated that Chandler squandered his prime years by remaining inactive, waiting for a fight with McGregor.

However, the 38-year-old American has no regrets about his time away from the cage. Instead, he believes the break was much-needed, allowing him to recharge and reset away from the relentless grind of competition.

“When I step into the Octagon next time, it’s going to be two years since I fought. But I already had a bout agreement, already had a contract signed, already broke the biggest gate record, and was lined up against Conor. We had a fight, but the fight got pulled, so you can’t really have any regrets. All you can do is make the best decisions… I enjoyed myself; I needed some time away from the sport. When you’re fighting the best and toughest guys in the world, constantly in training camps, constantly dealing with the pressure and the rigors of what I go through—because I take it so seriously—the sport can chew you up and gobble you up.”

Chandler and McGregor were ultimately slated to headline UFC 303 this past June, but the fight was abruptly scrapped at the eleventh hour when McGregor pulled out just two weeks before the event due to a leg injury.

Since then, the UFC superstar has repeatedly vowed to make his return by the end of the year. However, UFC CEO Dana White has hinted that fans may have to wait longer, suggesting McGregor’s comeback might not happen until 2025.

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Charles Oliveira set to fight Michael Chandler in five round rematch at UFC 309

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira is set to return to action at UFC 309 in November — booking…

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira is set to return to action at UFC 309 in November — booking an impromptu five round co-headliner against former-foe, Michael Chandler at Madison Square Garden — with the latter missing out on a fight with ex-two-weight champion, Conor McGregor, albeit for the timebeing.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked divisional contender, has been out of action since he featured on the main card of UFC 300 back in April — suffering a controversial split decision loss against surging number one contender, Arman Tsarukyan.

Charles Oliveira is 'Dying to fight' and ready to hunt at 155lbs

As for Chandler, the former three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion has been out of action for come two years by the time his November comeback rolls around, most recently succumbing to a rear-naked choke defeat against common-foe, Dustin Poirier.

Charles Oliveira set to rematch Michael Chandler in UFC 309 co-headliner

And as confirmed by UFC CEO, Dana White via Barstool Sports during an overnight interview, Michael Chandler has now elected to move on from a failed grudge fight with the above-mentioned, McGregor, instead booking a hiatus-snapping return against former gold holder, Charles Oliveira.

Linked with a return in the time since his loss to Armenian contender, Tsarukyan, Sao Paulo finishing ace, Oliveira most recently landed a win back in the summer of last year in a one-sided opening round ground strikes TKO win over surging perennial challenger Beneil Dariush in Canada.

In his own most recent win back in 2022, Chandler stopped former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson with a hellacious second round high-kick knockout.

Also confirmed by promotional boss, White overnight, heavyweight champion, Jon Jones will headline the above-mentioned UFC 309 card in a rescheduled pairing with the returning former two-time undisputed titleholder, Stipe Miocic.