Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Charles Oliveira won’t disappoint at Saturday’s UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic, according to his compatriots. Saturday at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN+. Order now! Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is getting the most attention at UFC 309, but the co-headlining affair between Oliveira (34-10, 1 NC) and Michael Chandler (23-8) is a little less prominent. There it is. The two met for the first time at UFC 262, with Chandler posing a serious challenge to “De Bronx.” The former Bellator MMA champion dominated the first five minutes before being knocked out early in the second frame, earning a score of 10-8 on the two judges’ scorecards.
The two fighters will clash again inside New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with the winner likely to earn a chance to fight for the lightweight belt. No title is at stake this time, but the organization has given it five-round status. Sherdog spoke to several Brazilian experts about the rematch, and UFC fighters and trainers also weighed in on this exciting clash.
UFC Fighter Caio Boralho: “Chandler has great wrestling quality and KO power, but he can be stupid at times when it comes to tactical planning. [on a] show [while]
I have forgotten my greatest weapon. In fact, even if he beats Charles, “De Bronx” gets very comfortable with his back to the mat. I think it all comes down to Charles’ motivation. Because he got a bonus record and already won the belt. He has absolutely nothing to prove. Perhaps, as he said, his newborn son may be his biggest motivator. [On] Meanwhile, Chandler knows his future plans all depend on winning Revenge next Saturday. ”
Gilbert Burns, UFC fighter and former teammate of Chandler: “I helped Chandler with his first fight against Charles, but we didn’t train together at this camp. Chandler looked great in his first fight. I understand, but I think he’s even more dangerous this time around for three reasons: First, he’s been out of the Octagon for two years. [which means] 2 years without falling down
[which] Very effective in improving punch absorption. Secondly, he remained in very good condition without any injuries. And three, he knows this is his last chance, so it definitely makes him train harder than ever, making him even more dangerous. ”
Kings mixed martial arts head coach Rafael Cordeiro: “Charles got a great knockout in the first fight, I can see him.” [taking] Submit Chandler back [this second fight]”
Carlos Barreto, former UFC fighter and UFC Fight Pass commentator: “I can see Charles getting frustrated with Chandler’s takedown.
[taking] his back and submission [Chandler]. I believe so because Chandler is always in brawler mode, but if he can follow the right tactical game and do what Tsarukyan and Islam did, he could Sho [have] A completely different fight than the first one. But as for Chandler’s usual fighting style. I don’t think he can do 25 minutes. I believe Charles will obey. [go
up two wins to none] Saturday. ”
