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Chael Sonnen Has Advice For Michael Chandler On Rumored Islam Makhachev Fight Offer: ‘Don’t Make That Mistake…’

Michael Chandler was expected to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 303 but the Irishman pulled out due to a broken toe. “Iron” has been out of the Octagon for almost two years now, and he has mostly been adamant about fighting McGregor in his return. However, Chandler recently surprised fans by announcing on X that […]

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Michael Chandler was expected to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 303 but the Irishman pulled out due to a broken toe. “Iron” has been out of the Octagon for almost two years now, and he has mostly been adamant about fighting McGregor in his return.

However, Chandler recently surprised fans by announcing on X that he’s been offered to fight Islam Makhachev at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The UFC lightweight champion called him an unreliable opponent but never rejected the claim about the offer.

Unlike many fans, Chael Sonnen believes that Chandler can actually get a title shot despite being out of action since November 2022. He has crucial advice for the former Bellator lightweight champion, though…

Chael Sonnen Tells Michael Chandler Not To Miss A Fight With Islam Makhachev For Conor McGregor

On his official YouTube channel, “The American Gangster” discussed Chandler’s future now that the McGregor fight has been postponed. He reiterated his theory that the Dubliner might not ever return after pulling out of UFC 303.

In the mind of Sonnen, offering Makhachev could be the UFC’s way to indirectly tell Chandler that he won’t ever get to fight the former two-division champion.

On these grounds, Sonnen thinks Chandler should now consider alternatives. Fighting Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title is certainly an exciting opportunity, and it could be more fruitful than waiting for “The Notorious.”

“If Michael Chandler is offered Islam Makhachev, there is a message being delivered to him, that he has got to be able to hear,” Sonnen said. “The words, ‘We cannot get you Conor McGregor. We are not going to get you Conor McGregor.’”

The retired UFC middleweight warned “Iron” not to overestimate his current options. He pointed out that fighting Makhachev won’t decrease Chandler’s chances of fighting McGregor in the future.

“Don’t make that mistake. You’ve got to get the matches you can get when you can get them. You’ve got to win the matches you can win when you can win them. You’ve got to sign the matches you can sign when you can sign them. In front of everything else, get the fight and get it into the ring.”

Arman Tsarukyan, seemingly the only UFC lightweight with a solid case for a title shot, is out until October at least after being handed a suspension for the punch he threw at a fan during his UFC 300 walkout.

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Arman Tsarukyan confirms he will fight Islam Makhachev for title next: ‘The rest of you can take a seat’

Arman Tsarukyan confirms he will fight Islam Makhachev for title next the rest of you can take a seatAmid speculation regarding his ability to make an October return to take on undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev at…

Arman Tsarukyan confirms he will fight Islam Makhachev for title next the rest of you can take a seat

Amid speculation regarding his ability to make an October return to take on undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev at UFC 308, number one contender, Arman Tsarukyan has confirmed he will be taking on the Russian next – urging other challengers to lay in wait.

Tsarukyan, the current number one ranked lightweight contender, most recently featured at UFC 300 back in April, taking on former champion and common-foe, Charles Oliveira in an officially billed title eliminator. 

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And landing a victory over the Sao Paulo finisher, Tsarukyan secured the number one rank in the division – albeit in a controversial win.

However, prior to even entering the Octagon, Armenian contender, Tsarukyan was involved in a brawl with an attendee at UFC 300, resulting in a subsequent fine and retroactive suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Arman Tsarukyan confirms he will take on Islam Makhachev next

And facing a race against time to take on Makhachev in a title fight rematch at UFC 308 later this year in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Tsarukyan claims he will be next in line to take on the pound-for-pound kingpin.

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“I’m the one fighting for the title next,” Arman Tsarukyan posted on his official X account. “The rest of you can take a seat. #AndNew”

Tsarukyan’s comments come on the back of recent calls from both Dustin Poirier for a title rematch with Makhachev himself – as well as the previously mentioned, Oliveira, whose own coach, Diego Lima confirmed he was in talks with UFC officials in a bid to draft his student in a title re-run before Tsarukyan.

“They [the UFC] really like Charles (Oliveira) – they want the best for Charles,” Diego Lima told said. “And I certainly made it clear that we wanted to return to the belt path. Both Charles and I want the belt. Now with Arman (Tsarukyan) suspended, there would be no name other than Charles Oliveira.”

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“Charles is second in the ranking, and if you look at the rankings, there’s no one to fight with (Islam) Makhachev,” Lima explained. “(Dustin) Poirier just fought, (Justin) Gaethje also got knocked out. So the truth is that with Arman out of the game, I believe there is no one at 155 [pounds] to fight Makhachev other than Charles. So it’s certainly what we want, it’s what Charles wants.”

Who do you think wins in a title rematch at UFC 308: Arman Tsarukyan or Islam Makhachev?

Charles Oliveira targets title rematch with Islam Makhachev next: ‘There’s no one at 155lbs to fight him’

Charles Oliveira targets title rematch with Islam Makhachev there's no one at 155lbs to fight himMissing out on a rematch fight with pound-for-pound number one, Islam Makhachev last October after suffering a laceration on…

Charles Oliveira targets title rematch with Islam Makhachev there's no one at 155lbs to fight him

Missing out on a rematch fight with pound-for-pound number one, Islam Makhachev last October after suffering a laceration on his eye in the weeks before the bout, former champion, Charles Oliveira has definite plans to take on the Russian in his immediate return to the Octagon.

Oliveira, the current number two ranked lightweight contender, most recently featured on the main card of UFC 300 earlier this year, suffering a controversial split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan in the pair’s officially billed title eliminator.

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As for Makhachev, the Russian standout headlined UFC 302 two months ago against common-foe, Dustin Poirier, submitting the former interim champion with a fifth round D’Arce choke submission. 

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Charles Oliveira wants October rematch with Islam Makhachev

And with the above-mentioned, Tsarukyan facing a race against time to take on Makhachev in a planned rematch at UFC 308 in October after being hit with a suspension by the NSAC for his part in a pre-fight brawl with a fan, Oliveira – along with his coach, hope to draft in and fight the champion again.

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“They [the UFC] really like Charles (Oliveira) – they want the best for Charles,” Diego Lima told AgFight during a recent interview. “And I certainly made it clear that we wanted to return to the belt path. Both Charles and I want the belt. Now with Arman (Tsarukyan) suspended, there would be no name other than Charles Oliveira.”

“Charles is second in the ranking, and if you look at the rankings, there’s no one to fight with (Islam) Makhachev,” Lima explained. “(Dustin) Poirier just fought, (Justin) Gaethje also got knocked out. So the truth is that with Arman out of the game, I believe there is no one at 155 [pounds] to fight Makhachev other than Charles. So it’s certainly what we want, it’s what Charles wants.”

Who wins in a future title rematch: Islam Makhachev or Charles Oliveira?

B/R Pound-for-Pound UFC Rankings: July 2024

We’ve now passed the halfway point in 2024, and the UFC landscape is already drastically different than it was since the year started. The UFC has promoted…

We’ve now passed the halfway point in 2024, and the UFC landscape is already drastically different than it was since the year started. The UFC has promoted…

Islam Makhachev shuts down October title fight with Michael Chandler: ‘You are unreliable, dude’

Islam Makhachev turns down fight with Michael Chandler you are unreliable dudeDespite claiming he had received a shocking offer to return at UFC 308 in a title charge against undisputed…

Islam Makhachev turns down fight with Michael Chandler you are unreliable dude

Despite claiming he had received a shocking offer to return at UFC 308 in a title charge against undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, veteran contender, Michael Chandler has already had that prospective clash shut down by the gold holder.

Overnight, fans were sent into raptures o social media by the above-mentioned Missouri native, Chandler, who claimed an offer had been floated to him to return in October atop a UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, challenging undisputed champion, Makahchev for lightweight spoils. 

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Furthermore, Chandler expressed his interest in instead reigniting the flames on a fight with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor following the axing of a UFC 303 clash last weekend – vying to take on the Dubliner at the Las Vegas Sphere ahead of a Noche UFC event in September.

And vowing to meet Makhachev in the middle of the Octagon and likely knock out the pound-for-pound number one, Chandler boasted his own wrestling ability as the key to defeating the Russian standout.

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Islam Makhachev turns down title fight with Michael Chandler

However, any aspirations the former Bellator MMA star perceived of landing a blockbuster fight for gold in October have already been shut down by Makhachev, who claimed the former would likely just return to a fight with McGregor if the Dubliner gets over his latest injury slump.

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“You are unreliable dude, one tweet from your master, and you’ll run away,” Islam Makhachev replied to Michael Chandler. “Champ needs real opponent.”

Furthermore, overnight, Makhachev rejected the offer of an immediate rematch with former interim champion, Dustin Poirier – whom he recently submitted at UFC 302 back in May with a fifth round D’Arce choke win in New Jersey. 

Still linked with a UFC 308 comeback regardless, Makhachev has been touted to take on surging number one contender, Arman Tsarukyan in another rematch – who faces a race against time aimd his recent suspension dished out by the NSAC following his part in a pre-fight brawl with a member of the crowd at UFC 300. 

Would you like to see Islam Makhachev fight Michael Chandler this year?

UFC Rankings Report: Alex Pereira Surpasses Jon Jones On Pound-For-Pound List After UFC 303

As always, the latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the ladder toward contention and others fall away. And in the aftermath of UFC 303, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to the official UFC rankings. Men’s Pound-For-Pound: Given how firm he’s been in laughing off suggestions that Islam Makhachev […]

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As always, the latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the ladder toward contention and others fall away.

And in the aftermath of UFC 303, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to the official UFC rankings.

Men’s Pound-For-Pound: Given how firm he’s been in laughing off suggestions that Islam Makhachev should be ranked above Jon Jones in the P4P pecking order, Dana White likely won’t be pleased with the latest update. As first reported by renowned journalist John Morgan, the UFC heavyweight champion has dropped a further position to #3.

Now in his place at #2 is Alex Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight kingpin who cemented his grip on the crown with a second victory over Ji?í Procházka at UFC 303. That result has boosted “Poatan” above both Leon Edwards (#4) and Jones on the P4P list.

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