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Dana White doesn’t blame lightweight contender Charles Oliveira for passing up on a fight at UFC 258.
Chandler started off by naming his top priority and his preferred opponent. “I think with Dustin Poirier’s performance, I think with my performance, I think both of those warrant for us to fight for the title next,” Chandler said. “Dustin Poirier needs to be one half of that world title conversation, obviously. He’s earned it.” However, Chandler is well aware that he might not get that title shot next. Especially against Poirier, who has said he doesn’t think Chandler deserves a fight with him after a victory over Hooker, whom Poirier defeated last July. If Chandler does not get...
The Brazilian title contender is holding out for a shot at the title, according to a recent report.
"I believe Charles’ next fight has to be for the belt against the winner of Poirier and McGregor, not Justin Gaethje," Lima said.
Image via @ufc on Instagram (photographer not listed) Charles Oliveira deserves a crack at the UFC lightweight title, rather than a fight with Justin Gaethje, according to his manager Diego Lima. Oliveira is currently on an impressive, eight-fight win-streak, highlighted by triumphs over the likes of Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson. In the wake of his win over Ferguson, UFC President Dana White suggested he’s likely to be matched up with Justin Gaethje, who will be looking to rebound from a submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. Lima, however, feels Oliveira deserves a crack at the lightweight...