In search of a new chance for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg), Michael chandler showed that it is taking seriously the commitment against Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 309, which takes place on November 16. Having been out of action for about two years, the American showed off his frightening physical form in the week leading up to the challenge against the former champion.
Charles of the Bronx e Michael chandler they face each other again about three and a half years after their first meeting, which took place in UFC 262, in May 2021, for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg), which was vacant at the time, after the retirement of Khabib Nurmagomedov. On that occasion, the Brazilian knocked out the American at the beginning of the second round and became champion of the category.
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Michael chandler has been in a bad phase since the defeat to Charles of the Bronx. The American has won just one of his last four fights and was looking forward to facing Conor McGregor in his next appearance.
After more than a year of waiting, however, Chandler did not necessarily give up on facing the Irishman, but chose to accept the rematch against the Brazilian and return to action.
Charles held the title for about a year, until he lost it to the scales after missing weight at the controversial weigh-in for the fight against Justin gaethje No. UFC 274, in May 2022.
Afterwards, the Brazilian ended up defeated by Islam makhachev, recovered with victory over Beneil Dariush, but comes from a new defeat, this time to Arman Tsarukyan, at UFC 300, in April this year.
VIDEO: Michael Chandler reveals scary physique and shows focus to face Charles do Bronx at UFC 309
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