Charles Oliveira gained a considerably lopsided unanimous resolution over Michael Chandler of their rematch on Saturday evening, however this was certainly one of my favourite fights in years.

Each Oliveira and Chandler had their moments within the UFC 309 co-main occasion, and that’s particularly the case for the epic fifth spherical. Via the primary 4 rounds, Oliveira’s surgical hanging, well timed takedowns, and general struggle acumen bought the higher of Chandler.

The previous champion was on his approach to a straightforward victory heading into the fifth spherical. Somewhat than coasting and avoiding Chandler, Oliveira stood within the pocket and paid the worth for his bravery. Chandler landed an enormous proper hand that harm Oliveira. The Brazilian retreated and, in a determined effort, was capable of get the struggle to the bottom.

Whereas on the bottom, Oliveira confirmed off his glorious recuperation presents. He bought again to his toes after which initiated a extra managed takedown. Oliveira took Chandler’s again, organising one of many extra memorable Octagon moments you’ll see this yr.

Two phrases for you.

If this was WWE, this was a match that noticed the loser have a second that may result in their elevation transferring ahead. Chandler is wise.

He began placing on a present as soon as he realized he would not win the struggle. That backpack powerbomb was pure cinema, and it arrange Chandler’s epic post-fight callouts of Max Holloway and Conor McGregor.

Each of these callouts make sense. Chandler has lengthy been set to struggle McGregor, however the latter has not returned to the Octagon.

The Holloway callout can be smart as a result of the previous featherweight champion is coming off his first stoppage loss and has completely moved as much as light-weight. A struggle with Chandler might be epic, and it is acceptable for each males at this stage of their careers.

Oliveira can be ready for the winner of the upcoming title struggle between champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. That struggle is predicted to happen in January, and Oliveira believes he has set himself as much as face the winner.

Oliveira has confronted and misplaced to each males, however he is probably ready to problem for the championship.

Here’s a have a look at the entire outcomes from the occasion.

UFC 309 Outcomes TableMain Card

• (c) Jon Jones def. No. 8 Stipe Miocic By way of Third-Spherical TKO
• No. 2 Charles Oliveira def. No. 7 Michael Chandler By way of Unanimous Choice (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)
• Bo Nickal def. Paul Craig By way of Unanimous Choice (30-27×3)
• No. 9 Viviane Araujo def. No. 5 Karine Silva By way of Unanimous Choice (29-28×3)
• Mauricio Ruffy def. James Llontop By way of Unanimous Choice (29-28×3)

Prelims

• Marcus McGhee def. No. 13 Jonathan Martinez By way of Unanimous Choice (29-28×3)
• Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders – CANCELED
• Jim Miller def. Damon Jackson By way of First-Spherical Submission (Guillotine)
• David Onama def. Roberto Romero By way of Unanimous Choice (30-27×3)
• No. 9 Marcin Tybura def. Jhonata Diniz By way of Second-Spherical TKO

Early Prelims

• Ramiz Brahimaj def. Mickey Gall By way of First-Spherical KO
• Oban Elliott def. Bassil Hafez By way of Third-Spherical KO
• Eduardo Moura def. Veronica Hardy By way of Unanimous Choice (30-27, 29-28×2)