Hooker ( overrated) and Dana ( in big fight mode[ as far as fans can see] ) were 2 immediate problems. Chsndler was gifted a title shot not earned .This wouldve never happened 4 years ago and beyond .Mike wouldve had to fight and beat someone else near top to then - maybe- get shot.
Oliveria won which I expected. I dont care that Mike came out swinging in first. He didnt get job done and Charlie showed his growth by ,lol, " no quit " as Mike was spouting before fight.Mike was ripe for the taking at start of 2nd snd glad bronx did it standing.
Where does that leave Mike ? . I think Mike loses to Beneil and Gaejthe. He doesn't deserve poirier ( if Dustin should lose then he beats Mike easily).
I like a Chandler Felder match up. Paul s solid and has been company man every step of way - Chandler on his ledger does alot for him. Mike beating Felder shows that he's top 10 and these 3 fights under his belt should make him better. Hes 34 .....not 44.