Michael Chandler has praised Charles Oliveira for his victory at UFC 289, and said he would like to get his revenge against the Brazilian.
Michael Chandler, currently ranked No. 5 at lightweight, hasn’t fought since his war against Dustin Poirier. At UFC 281, at Madison Square Garden in New York, ‘Iron’ was submitted in the 3rd round by ‘The Diamond’ after an ultra intense fight.
After seeing Charles Oliveira’s TKO victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, Michael Chandler had an idea. The American wants a rematch with the Brazilian. At UFC 262, the two men squared off for the vacant lightweight title. Although he came close to defeat in the 1st round, Charles Oliveira won by TKO in the second round against ‘Iron’.
“Charles Oliveira is furious at selling”
“Guys, Charles Oliveira is an absolute savage,” said Michael Chandler on his YouTube channel. “Dariush on a long winning streak, Charles Oliveira has rage in his stomach, wanting to reclaim that UFC title. Charles Oliveira presented himself in the brightest lights. He took the biggest opportunity, knocking out a big title contender to get the title-shot. »
“I hope to share the octagon with him again,” said Michael Chandler. “The way he won that night against Dariush at UFC 289, it was absolutely masterful. Hats off, Charles. God protects you. See you at the top. »
A potential rematch between two of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC… For now, Charles Oliveira has his eyes on his ex-tormentor, champion Islam Makhachev. To be continued…
