Charles Oliveira Beats Michael Chandler by Determination in UFC 309 Co-Primary Occasion Battle

Charles Oliveira received again within the win column with a unanimous resolution win over Michael Chandler within the co-main occasion of UFC 309 from Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.

Oliveira’s clear benefit on the bottom was showcased early on. He managed a big portion of the primary spherical together with his grappling and compelled Chandler to fend off a leg submission try.

Chandler was capable of survive the spherical with out actual hazard of the battle being stopped.

The identical could not be stated for the second spherical. Oliveira as soon as once more was capable of get the battle to the mat and performed issues much more confidently as soon as he was there.

The Oliveira Present continued in Spherical 3 with just some moments towards the tip of the spherical through which Chandler was capable of get to his toes and throw just a few strikes.

To Chandler’s credit score, he did not hand over on himself and even gave a bit smile for the cameras on the finish of the spherical.

Chandler’s sturdiness and toughness actually made a distinction within the fifth spherical of the battle. After spending a lot of the battle merely surviving he went into assault mode within the ultimate spherical. Chanlder floord Oliveira and adopted it up with a number of pictures on the bottom that many thought had been unlawful strikes.

Oliveira was capable of get again to the toes and finally survived the spherical to get the win, however Chandler at the least went down swinging in a wildly entertaining fifth spherical. He even threw just a few borderline WWE slams in on the finish for good measure.

The win was essential for Oliveira to place himself again in rivalry. The Brazilian had misplaced two of his final three fights coming into the co-main occasion alternative. Islam Makhachev submitted him tine second spherical in 2022 and he misplaced a title eliminator in opposition to Arman Tsarukyan by break up resolution final day out.

A 3rd loss in 4 fights would have been a demise knell to Olveira’s title shot probabilities.

Now, he has an opportunity to work himself towards one other crack on the belt. In truth, he may need already earned it. Present champion Islam Makhachev took to X to deliver consideration to Saturday’s co-main occasion.

It is price noting that Oliveira simply turned 35 years outdated and already has a prolonged profession within the UFC. Nevertheless, he is additionally famous that the current start of his son has him feeling rejuvenated and targeted on including accomplishments to his profession.

“I am right here for historical past, I am right here for legacy, I am right here to be a champion. When my son was born, I stated, ‘Your dad goes to be a champion once more similar to when your dad was a champion for his daughter.’ That is my promise,” he instructed Kevin Schuster of UFC.com.

The win over Chandler actually retains these hopes alive transferring ahead.