UFC 309: Daniel Cormier Confronts Dana White’s Crew Mid Combat as Referee Controversy Erupts After Michael Chandler’s “Again of the Head” Photographs Towards Charles Oliveira

Michael Chandler hasn’t fought in two years, however he really shined in his long-awaited return to the octagon, at the very least within the fifth spherical. At UFC 309, it was Charles Oliveira who got here out because the winner of the battle through unanimous resolution, as BJJ prevailed over Chandler’s wrestling type. ‘Do Bronx’ utterly dominated the primary 4 rounds. Nevertheless, the American gave hope to his followers by taking cost by some strikes on Oliveira and sustaining momentum.

Nevertheless, not all of his strikes had been as clear as his followers would’ve anticipated. The truth is, many had been unlawful! Throughout a second within the fifth spherical, Michael Chandler saved hitting Charles Oliveira on the again of his head whereas the 2 had been on the bottom. That is an unlawful transfer and one thing that was known as out by Daniel Cormier within the commentary. ‘DC’ saved screaming, “Behind the pinnacle! Oh, behind the pinnacle! Hitting em behind the pinnacle! That’s all behind the head.” He even took the difficulty to UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell.

Nevertheless, the referee, Keith Peterson, didn’t cease ‘Iron’ from hitting the strikes. A call that has been known as on on-line by others reminiscent of UFC fighter Jessica Penne and web MMA pundit, Chamatkar Sandhu.

Because the duo wrote, “Are we not calling strikes to the again of the pinnacle anymore? #ufc309” and “KEITH PETERSON SUCKS!!!!!!” respectively.

This was Michael Chandler’s fourth loss within the UFC. The American walked into the Octagon after going 1-3 in his final 4 fights and lacking out on a high-profile battle with Conor McGregor. Nevertheless, the Madison Sq. Backyard curse continues for the American MMA fighter, as he suffered yet one more defeat on the iconic stadium, as a lot of his followers already feared.

Michael Chandler’s torrid historical past on the MSG continues

Tonight at UFC 309, Chandler was up in opposition to among the finest fighters within the UFC. Nevertheless, the most important risk to him was one thing else. Whereas he may’ve needed to defeat Oliveria, he additionally had the duty of breaking his shedding streak on the world’s most well-known stage, the Madison Sq. Backyard. Whereas within the UFC, Chandler has fought and misplaced twice at Madison Sq. Backyard.

The primary loss got here at UFC 268 in November 2021, the place he received the night time’s battle honors regardless of a choice loss to Justin Gaethje. In his most up-to-date battle there, Dustin Poirier submitted him at UFC 281 in November 2022 in an enthralling bout. Previous to becoming a member of the UFC, Chandler additionally misplaced at Madison Sq. Backyard to Brent Primus throughout his Bellator profession. However whereas Chandler’s curse continued, Charles Oliveira too broke a private report after tonight’s decisive win.

‘Do Bronx’ has at all times been a fighter who completed his fights inside simply three rounds, whether or not it’s a loss or a win. Together with his final three losses ending within the very second spherical. Nevertheless, after going by forty-six grueling fights, Oliveira has lastly gone all 5 rounds in MMA. And to make it extra memorable, it’s a win in opposition to among the finest within the UFC, Michael Chandler. What did you consider the battle? Tell us within the feedback.