Charles Oliveira has already built an incredible legacy during his time in the UFC which is sure to endure long after he retires from the sport. That being said, the 35-year old is confident that he still has much more to give and he could enter a new phase of his career on Saturday night. […]
Charles Oliveira has already built an incredible legacy during his time in the UFC which is sure to endure long after he retires from the sport. That being said, the 35-year old is confident that he still has much more to give and he could enter a new phase of his career on Saturday night.
At UFC 309, “Do Bronx” returns in a rematch of one of the most important fights of his entire 45-fight career. He finished Michael Chandler in the second round back in 2021 to win the vacant lightweight title and now they will run it back over five rounds in the co-main event at Madison Square Garden.
Before his incredible lightweight winning streak that led to him beating Chandler and going on a great run as the champion, Oliveira suffered some fairly substantial setbacks along the way. One of those came to an elite competitor that has recently announced that lightweight will be his long-term home going forward.
BMF Champion Max Holloway is ready to leave featherweight behind for good following his recent loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 last month. His performance earlier this year against Justin Gaethje proved once and for all that he can hang with the best 155-pounders in the division.
Though Oliveira is focused on beating Chandler for a second time, he’s also open to the idea of meeting Holloway in a rematch.
The two fan favorites met back in 2015 where “Blessed” got the first round finish due to an injury that the Brazilian suffered. He told MMA Fighting in a recent interview that fighting Holloway for the BMF belt is a fight that interests him due to the stakes attached.
“I’m about legacy. That’d be great. Why not? As I’m talking about [legacy], I mean, being the BMF champ would be gigantic for that.”
Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 309 on…
Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024. This five-round co-main event will take place on the same card as the heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic.
Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler – Odds
As the fight approaches, Oliveira is listed as a significant favorite with odds ranging from -218 to -250, depending on the sportsbook. This means that a $100 bet on Oliveira would potentially yield a profit of around $45 to $50 if he wins. On the other hand, Chandler is the underdog with odds of +180 to +205. A $100 bet on Chandler could result in a payout of $280 to $305 if he pulls off the upset. If one is looking to play, then check out nonstop casinos at https://www.techopedia.com/gambling/casinos-not-on-gamstop-uk right here.
Some analysts suggest considering a bet on Oliveira to win inside the distance or under 2.5 rounds, while those backing Chandler might look at props for him winning by knockout in the early rounds.
The first encounter between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler occurred at UFC 262 in May 2021, where they competed for the vacant lightweight title. In that fight, Chandler nearly finished Oliveira in the first round, but the Brazilian rallied to secure a TKO victory in the second round, claiming the championship.
The former champion ‘Do Bronx’ Charles Oliveira is renowned for his exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills and has the most submission victories in UFC history. Oliveira has shown remarkable growth throughout his career, transforming from a fighter who sometimes struggled with adversity to a relentless competitor who constantly pushes forward.
Michael Chandler came to the UFC with a strong reputation from his time in Bellator. He’s known for his explosive wrestling, powerful striking, and high-energy fighting style. Chandler is a fan favorite due to his willingness to engage in exciting battles. He’s had some legendary matchups trading with dangerous fighters such as Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. He’s been close to capturing UFC gold but sat out for a few years chasing a match against Conor McGregor that never materialized.
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The stakes for this rematch are significant. Both fighters are looking to secure a win that could potentially put them back in title contention. For Charles Oliveira, it’s an opportunity to reassert his dominance in the lightweight division after losing his title due to a weight miss and a subsequent loss to Islam Makhachev. Chandler, on the other hand, sees this as a chance to avenge his previous loss and prove he belongs among the elite of the division.
‘Do Bronx’ Charles Oliveira’s world-class grappling and improved striking will be pitted against Chandler’s explosive power and wrestling. Both fighters pack power in their hands. The Brazilian has developed his striking acumen with Chute Boxe’s Muay Thai style while the US-born Chandler can throw down with anyone.
Fans and analysts eagerly anticipating another potential Fight of the Year candidate. Given the history between these two fighters and their exciting styles, it’s expected to be an action-packed matchup that could go either way.
Michael Chandler is out for revenge at UFC 309 when he faces Charles Oliveira in the co-main event at Madison Square Garden. The two men first met back at UFC 262 where only one of two storybook moments could happen. Either the former Bellator star was going to finally make his way into the UFC […]
Michael Chandler is out for revenge at UFC 309 when he faces Charles Oliveira in the co-main event at Madison Square Garden. The two men first met back at UFC 262 where only one of two storybook moments could happen.
Either the former Bellator star was going to finally make his way into the UFC and in two fights, become the lightweight champion or “Do Bronx” would finally win the big one after years of being on the roster. Chandler is happy to admit that it was Oliveira’s night back in 2021 where his dream of winning the gold was temporarily shattered.
Though he didn’t get the Conor McGregor fight that he waited so long for, this opportunity to avenge his loss to the former champion and get himself back in the title picture was the kind of chance that he knew he has to grab with both hands. In a recent interview with CBS Sports’ Shakiel Mahjouri, Chandler spoke about what has changed since his first encounter with Oliveira.
He believes that for all of the experience that he accumulated outside of the UFC, he’s a far different competitor now compared to the one that was making just his second appearance inside the Octagon.
“I was extremely green, extremely early at that point when I fought Charles and yes, I had been fighting for years, I was 34-years old, had 20-something fights but at that point in time, I had only competed in the Octagon for a little over two minutes. I had just beaten Dan Hooker, knocked him out in two and a half minutes… I was inexperienced. Charles, I think a star was born that night. That was really the night, whenever Charles became champion, and then he went on the run and he beat Gaethje, he beat Poirier, and he really became the champion and really solidified himself.”
Michael Chandler has been out of action for almost two years, having last fought Dustin Poirier in November 2022. Outside of TUF 31, he’s spent most of this time waiting for Conor McGregor, but after the upheaval around UFC 303, he finally moved on to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. Following his razor-close split […]
Michael Chandler has been out of action for almost two years, having last fought Dustin Poirier in November 2022. Outside of TUF 31, he’s spent most of this time waiting for Conor McGregor, but after the upheaval around UFC 303, he finally moved on to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 309.
Following his razor-close split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, Oliveira is currently the #2 ranked UFC lightweight in the world. So, defeating him should put Chandler in line for a title shot.
Chandler fought frequently in the UFC since his debut against Dan Hooker. It appears he wants to compensate for the two-year hiatus by fighting as many high-profile names as possible before 2025.
Chandler recently appeared on the SHAK MMA YouTube channel for an interview. When asked if he would fight McGregor or Makhachev after a win over Oliveira, “Iron” stated that getting the UFC lightweight title is his priority. He also feels the need to settle the rivalry with “The Notorious” which began with TUF 31.
“The title is the number one goal but there is some unfinished business. Chandler vs. McGregor TUF 31, it needs, that chapter needs to close to some point. Conor wants that fight. He’s talked about it openly in public, in interviews. Obviously, I want that fight. I’m not focused on it right now. I’m focused on Charles, but it’ll be interesting you know. Because you also got to remember, Islam is fighting probably in January, could be late January. He’s gonna go into Ramadan in February, all of March, won’t be able to go till training camp, won’t be able to fight till June July. I’m not trying to wait till June or July. So, Conor could sneak in there, we could see Chandler vs. Oliveira, Chandler vs. Conor, Chandler vs. Islam, Chandler vs. Max. The craziest four or five fight-run in a 12-month period that anyone’s ever seen.”
Besides Makhachev and McGregor, “Iron” is also interested in fighting former UFC featherweight champion and the reigning BMF champion Max Holloway in 2025. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see this fight too, as both fighters boast an aggressive, fearless, and striking-heavy fighting style.
It’ll be interesting to see how many superfights Chandler can be a part of before the end of 2025. For now, he needs to focus on beating Oliveira, who already holds a TKO win over him.
Despite rumors that the rematch between lightweight contenders Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 on Nov. 16 was in danger of being canceled, it…
Despite rumors that the rematch between lightweight contenders Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 on Nov. 16 was in danger of being canceled, it…
UFC 308 is in the books, meaning attention will soon turn to the mixed martial arts leader’s next pay-per-view offering, UFC 309 in New York City. The promotion was in Abu Dhabi last week, where the Etihad Arena played host to a number of intriguing matchups for its latest major card in the Middle East. Of […]
While the aftermath of the October 26 card is currently the talk of the town, it won’t be long until focus sways to the next PPV, and from the featherweight title picture to the heavyweight championship conversation.
At UFC 309, set for the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16, reigning kingpin Jon Jones will compete for the first time this year in defense of his gold. Following a submission of Ciryl Gane to capture the crown, “Bones” will finally face the challenge of returning legend Stipe Miocic 20 months later.
Nickal, Weidman, Silva Set The Stage For High-Profile Headliners At UFC 309
Before Jones defends his belt and Oliveira runs it back with Chandler, a number of other notable names will take to the Octagon looking to make the most of their position on the major UFC 309 card.
That includes fast-rising flyweight Karine Silva, who gets her toughest assignment to date opposite longtime contender Viviane Araújo. Having won all four of her UFC fights and risen to #11 on the ladder following a submission of Maryna Moroz and decision victory over Ariane Lipski, “Killer” will look to break into title contention at the expense of Araújo, who lost to Natália Silva last time out.
Those pairings have gotten the nod to feature on the main card over the light heavyweight clash between #6-ranked contender Nikita Krylov and the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov, which is currently slated to top the preliminary portion of the event.
See below for the full UFC 309 card, as it stands.
Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event: Jon Jones (C) vs. Stipe Miocic
Lightweight Co-Main Event: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler
Women’s Flyweight: Viviane Araújo vs. Karine Silva
Middleweight: Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig
Middleweight: Eryk Anders vs. Chris Weidman
Preliminary Card:
Nikita Krylov vs. Azamat Murzakanov
Bantamweight: Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee
Lightweight: Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson
Early Preliminary Card:
Welterweight: Mickey Gall vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
Welterweight: Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliott
Women’s Flyweight: Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura
Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 309 on…
