Charles Oliveira Dominates Chandler for Lightweight Title at UFC 309

Nov 17, 2024, 05:16 AM

Michael Chandler returned to the UFC octagon at UFC 309 after a two-year hiatus, facing Charles Oliveira in the co-main event for the UFC lightweight title. The fight was marked by Oliveira's dominance, as he outclassed Chandler in striking, wrestling, and grappling. Oliveira landed significant strikes, including a notable knee, and controlled Chandler on the ground, chasing submissions. Despite Chandler's attempts to defend and counter, Oliveira maintained control throughout the fight, leading to a 30-27 score in Oliveira's favor by one observer. Chandler faced criticism for his tactics, including holding the fence and grabbing Oliveira's gloves, but he showed resilience in a fight that was described as one-way traffic for Oliveira.