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Charles Oliveira Beats Michael Chandler by Decision in UFC 309 Co-Main Event Fight | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Charles Oliveira acquired again within the win column with a unanimous choice win over Michael Chandler within the co-main occasion of UFC 309 from Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.
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#UFC309 Official Outcome: Charles Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs 49-46, 49-46, 49-45) defeats Michael Chandler by Unanimous Resolution
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Oliveira’s clear advantage on the ground was showcased early on. He controlled a large portion of the first round with his grappling and forced Chandler to fend off a leg submission attempt.
Chandler was able to survive the round without real danger of the fight being stopped.
The same couldn’t be said for the second round. Oliveira once again was able to get the fight to the mat and played things even more confidently once he was there.
The Oliveira Show continued in Round 3 with just a few moments toward the end of the round in which Chandler was able to get to his feet and throw a few strikes.
To Chandler’s credit, he didn’t give up on himself and even gave a little smile for the cameras at the end of the round.
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
Chandler was smiling at the end of the round 😅 #UFC309 | LIVE NOW on ESPN+ PPV 🍿 https://t.co/r6vTwiPiXt pic.twitter.com/58nmrtE36o
Chandler’s durability and toughness really made a difference in the fifth round of the fight. After spending much of the fight simply surviving he went into attack mode in the final round. Chanlder floord Oliveira and followed it up with several shots on the ground that many thought were illegal strikes.
Nolan King @mma_kings
How many strikes to the back of head was that? C’mon, Keith #UFC309
Oliveira was able to get back to the feet and ultimately survived the round to get the win, but Chandler at least went down swinging in a wildly entertaining fifth round. He even threw a few borderline WWE slams in at the end for good measure.
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
WHAT A WAY TO THE END FIGHT FOR MICHAEL CHANDLER AND CHARLES OLIVEIRA 👏 #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/vPy2Hu4CDh
The win was crucial for Oliveira to put himself back in contention. The Brazilian had lost two of his last three fights coming into the co-main event opportunity. Islam Makhachev submitted him tine second round in 2022 and he lost a title eliminator against Arman Tsarukyan by split decision last time out.
A third loss in four fights would have been a death knell to Olveira’s title shot chances.
Now, he has a chance to work himself toward another crack at the belt. In fact, he might have already earned it. Current champion Islam Makhachev took to X to bring attention to Saturday’s co-main event.
It’s worth noting that Oliveira just turned 35 years old and already has a lengthy career in the UFC. However, he’s also noted that the recent birth of his son has him feeling rejuvenated and focused on adding accomplishments to his career.
“I’m here for history, I’m here for legacy, I’m here to be a champion. When my son was born, I said, ‘Your dad is going to be a champion again just like when your dad was a champion for his daughter.’ That’s my promise,” he told Kevin Schuster of UFC.com.
The win over Chandler actually retains these hopes alive shifting ahead.
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