Oliveira vs Chandler Preview, Betting Prediction, Prop Bets (UFC 262)
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UPDATE: We predicted that Oliveira was going to win this fight and he did! If you would like to check out more of our MMA predictions, check out the following articles:
Sure, Ferguson vs Dariush seems to be grabbing all the headlines, but the fact is that the headliner bout of UFC 262 is the clash between Oliveira and Chandler. Whoever wins this fight will get ahold of the UFC Lightweight Championship belt, which Khabib Nurmagomedov left vacant after his retirement.
UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler Info
- Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021
- Place: Toyota Center in Houston, TX
- Stream: UFC Fight Pass
Oliveira vs Chandler Odds
| Charles Oliveira Odds | Michael Chandler Odds |
| -130 | +110 |
Oliveira vs Chandler Preview
The UFC Lightweight Championship is up for grabs! The undefeated Dagestani fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was the last person to keep the title. However, he’s decided to retire at the age of 32, leaving the title vacant.
The chance to get ahold of the Championship belt was given to Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. Oliveira will be entering the octagon bearing the role of the favorite. However, his odds aren’t drastically better than the Chandler’s, which promises a close combat.
Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Head-to-Head
| Charles Oliveira | Fighter | Michael Chandler |
| Do Bronx | Nickname | Iron |
| #3 | UFC Lightweight Ranking | #4 |
| 31 | Age | 34 |
| 30-8 | MMA Record | 22-5 |
| 18-8-1 | UFC Record | 1-0-0 |
| Win against Tony Ferguson | Last Fight | Win against Dan Hooker |
Oliveira Looking for 9th Straight UFC Win
August 1, 2010 – this is the date when Charles Oliveira made his UFC debut. It was a debut to remember, as we saw him winning against Darren Elkins in Round 1 with an armbar, which won Oliveira the Submission of the Night accolade.
Since then, he’s put on a number of impressive performances inside the octagon, winning most of them by submission. In fact, in 2018, Oliveira broke the UFC record for the highest number of submission wins.
Still not impressed with him? If so, you should also know that the #3 in the UFC Lightweight Rankings is without a loss since 2017. If he wins against Chandler, he’s going to extend his winning streak to nine straight fights.
Bellator Legend Wants to Secure UFC Legacy
Michael Chandler has fought only once in the UFC. It happened this January! So, what’s the reason why a newcomer has gotten such an honor as to fight for the UFC Lightweight title?
The answer is that Michael Chandler is a true Bellator MMA legend. In fact, he was one of the most successful fighters in the history of the promotion before deciding to move to the UFC.
This guy won the Bellator Lightweight Championship on three occasions, while also defending his title three times. This makes him the person with the longest reign in the promotion.
He also holds the record for most submissions in the division, as well as most stoppage victories.
Obviously, nothing can tarnish his Bellator legacy. It’s Chandler’s UFC legacy that he’s planning to create next. The best way to do it is to win the Oliveira vs Chandler fight.
Oliveira vs Chandler Betting Prediction
Oliveira is UFC’s record-holder when submissions are concerned; Chandler holds that title in Bellator MMA. This could make you think that the method of victory in the Oliveira vs Chandler fight is going to be submission.
Still, we need to call caution! The fact that these two know how to submit their opponents also means that they know how to prevent getting subbed.
Instead, we might see a KO win here. If not, then the fight could be decided by points. In any way, it’s Oliveira who should win it. After all, he’s a better fighter than Chandler.
FatCatBet’s Prop Bet Suggestion:
- Oliveira to Win