Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in New York City, New York, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Charles “Do Bronxs” Oliveira will take on Michael “Iron” Almabayev in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 309 card.

Oliveira brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. In contrast, Almabayev, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Oliveira has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.39 per minute. On the other hand, Almabayev boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.89 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Charles Oliveira is coming in with a 34-10-0 (1 NC) record. Oliveira will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill in April.

Almabayev, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Charles Oliveira on April 13, 2024, at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira and holds a 23-8-0 record.

Charles Oliveira has a orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 38-year-old Michael Chandler is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Charles Oliveira stats

→ Oliveira’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Oliveira lands 3.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Oliveira’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Oliveira’s takedown average is 2.17 per 15 minutes.
→ Oliveira’s takedown defense is 55%.

Oliveira comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Almabayev fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 4.89 significant strikes per minute. Charles Oliveira also has a 40% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.17 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Almabayev’s 2.17 takedowns and 71% takedown accuracy.

Michael Chandler stats

→ Almabayev’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Almabayev lands 4.89 significant strikes per minute.
→ Almabayev’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Almabayev’s takedown average is 2.17 per 15 minutes.
→ Almabayev’s takedown defense is 71%.

Michael spent, on average, 7:44 minutes in the Octagon, and Charles has an average fight time of 7:07 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Charles or Michael? Sound off in the comments.

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