UFC 262 (Main Event): Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Preview and Prediction
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Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler
The main event of UFC 262’s fight card will mark the rise of the new era of the UFC Lightweight division. The number 3rd ranked UFC Lightweight fighter Charles Oliveira will be entering the octagon against the number 4th ranked Lightweight fighter Michael Chandler. The winner of this fight will leave the Octagon with the Lightweight strap around his waist. Here is the Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Preview and Prediction.
UFC 262: Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Preview
The UFC Lightweight division was the battleground of the former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who ruled it undisputedly before he finally announced his retirement following the passing away of his father.
After this, the promotion provided the most deserved fighter’s opportunity to fight for the title but two of them rose to this occasion. First, is the number 3rd ranked Lightweight contender Charles Oliveira who is having the longest active win streak in the division.
He is coming in this fight with 8 straight wins with his latest win coming against the former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson. Oliveira is a razor-sharp grappled who holds the record for most submission victories in the division.
‘Do Bronx’ also holds the record for most post-fight bonuses in UFC history and with a win in this fight, he’ll look to capture the ultimate gold and accomplish his childhood dream.
Michael Chandler the newcomer in the UFC Lightweight division is not a lesser-known name in the MMA world. He is a former two-time Bellator champion and Chandler impacted his debut at UFC 257 by knocking out Dan Hooker in the very first round of the fight.
With this win, he entered the top 5 rankings and now he has his eyes set on the biggest target of all to capture the UFC Lightweight title and shut the mouths of all his doubters. This was the Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Preview.
UFC 262: Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Prediction
The Brazilian Charles Oliveira is the fan’s favorite to win this fight with betting odds -135 in his favor against Michael Chandler who’ll be entering the Octagon as an underdog this Sunday with betting odds of +115 in his favor.
In his recent fights, Oliveira has shown tremendously improved grappling skills and Chandler has shown his hard-hitting ability. This fight is going to be a classic grappler vs striker showdown. Now pick your sides and hold your breath to see this exciting fight. This was our Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Prediction.
Predicted Result: Michael Chandler def Charles Oliveira
Also Read: UFC 262 (Co-Main Event): Tony Ferguson vs Beneil Dariush Preview and Prediction.
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