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UFC 309 Bonus Report: Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler take home FOTN
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
The Octagon returned to Madison Sqaure Garden for tonight’s UFC 309 event, and five fighters wound up taking home $50k bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a heavyweight title bout featuring Jon Jones taking on former champion Stipe Miocic. The contest proved to be another dominant performance from the greatest MMA fighter of all time in Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ nearly finished Stipe Miocic in the opening round with some brutal elbows, but the former champ showcased his heart to survive the initial onslaught. While Miocic did better in round two, it was still clearly Jon’s fight to lose. Then, in round three, ‘Bones’ landed a spinning back kick that put Miocic down for good. Some follow up ground and pound was all Jones needed to end the fight.
Pros react after Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler at UFC 309
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
Several pro fighters took to ‘X’ with reactions following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 309 co-main event between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira. Chandler and Oliveira were competing for a second time this evening at Madison Square Garden. The pair had originally collided for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 in May of 2021, with ‘Do Bronx’ emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO.
UFC 309 Results: Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 309 results, including the lightweight rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. The pair first collided for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 in May of 2021, with ‘Do Bronx’ emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO.
UFC 309 | Pro fighters make their picks for Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler 2
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2024
In the co-main event, a pivotal lightweight bout goes down as Charles Olivera rematches Michael Chandler. Heading into the bout, Oliveira is a -280 favorite while the American is a +210 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the lightweight bout. The pros are unanimous in thinking Oliveira will beat Chandler again at UFC 309.
Michael Chandler reveals lofty goals beyond UFC 309 rematch with Charles Oliveira: 'That could work out really well'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2024
Michael Chandler has an ambitious roadmap for his next few UFC fights. Chandler hasn’t seen action inside the Octagon in two years. He is scheduled to collide with Charles Oliveira in a rematch. Oliveira halted Chandler’s hopes of becoming the UFC lightweight champion courtesy of a second-round TKO back in 2021.
Charles Oliveira believes he will "outclass" Michael Chandler again at UFC 309
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Charles Oliveira believes he will outclass Michael Chandler again at UFC 309 to return to the win column. Oliveira is set to rematch Chandler in a five-round co-main event in a pivotal lightweight fight. The winner of the bout will likely be a win or two away from a title shot or could land the Conor McGregor fight.
Michael Chandler can't bring himself to watch KO loss against Charles Oliveira ahead of UFC 309
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 12, 2024
Michael Chandler believes he was too fresh in the UFC when he dropped his first fight against Charles Oliveira. Chandler and Oliveira fought for the UFC Lightweight Championship back in 2021. Despite having a solid opening round, Chandler ended up being dropped and finished by “do Bronx” in the second round.
Michael Chandler looks sharp in training ahead of UFC 309 return
Harry Kettle - November 9, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler looks sharp in training ahead of his expected return at UFC 309 next weekend. After a few years of waiting to fight Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler finally got sick of waiting. Instead, he’s opted to climb back into the Octagon to battle it out with Charles Oliveira for the second time. In their first fight, of course, Oliveira came out on top and captured the UFC lightweight championship in the process.
Dustin Poirier seemingly offers to face Charles Oliveira amid rumors of Michael Chandler fight cancelation: "I'm in"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
Dustin Poirier is down to fight at UFC 309 if there’s any issue with Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in June. In the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier gave it his all in his third crack at undisputed gold. Sadly for the former interim lightweight champion, he suffered a heartbreaking fifth-round submission defeat.
Michael Chandler shares bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rematch: "Absolutely smokes him"
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Michael Chandler has shared his prediction for the expected rematch between Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan are rumored to rematch in January at UFC 311 for the lightweight title. It will be one of the most intriguing title fights, as it serves as a rematch of their 2019 fight, which Makhachev won by decision. However, that contest served as Tsarukyan’s UFC debut and was a fight he took on very short notice.
Michael Chandler explains why UFC 309 fight with Charles Oliveira is the perfect script after being stiffed on Conor McGregor bout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 5, 2024
Michael Chandler believes his UFC 309 rematch with Charles Oliveira is the perfect scenario. Chandler was in for a letdown when he trusted that a mega fight with Conor McGregor would materialize. While the fight was booked to take place earlier this year, an injury sidelined McGregor, who won’t be fighting until at least 2025. Chandler then received a crucial lightweight showdown against Oliveira, which is set to take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Michael Chandler reveals he's "willing to die" ahead of UFC 309 return
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler has revealed that he’s willing to die ahead of his big return at UFC 309 in New York City next month. One thing we know to be true about Michael Chandler is that he’s a warrior. Regardless of whether he wins or loses, he always goes out there with the intention of putting on a show. In just a few short weeks, after two years away from the cage, he will chase greatness once again in a huge rematch against Charles Oliveira.
Conor McGregor reveals "names are being discussed" for UFC return after Michael Chandler booking falls apart
Josh Evanoff - October 9, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is unsure if Michael Chandler is next. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That night saw the Irishman break his leg in the final seconds of round one. Due to that injury, as well as filming ‘Road House’, Conor McGregor has been out of the cage for three years. However, he was finally set to make his return to the cage in June.
Renato Moicano slams Michael Chandler for being suckered into waiting for fake Conor McGregor fight: “This guy is too dumb”
Harry Kettle - September 27, 2024
Renato Moicano has slammed Michael Chandler for waiting so long for a showdown with Conor McGregor that hasn’t happened. For the longest time, Michael Chandler was waiting on the sidelines for a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, the Irishman wasn’t able to answer the call.
Michael Chandler points out Arman Tsarukyan's recent hypocrisy over long title shot wait: "Pot, meet kettle"
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has questions for Arman Tsarukyan after the presumptive next title challenger’s planned wait for Islam Makhachev. Chandler will face former foe Charles Oliveira in the UFC 309 co-main event in Madison Square Garden. He returns after a three-year wait for Conor McGregor’s return, which remains uncertain after McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303.
Charles Oliveira understands Michael Chandler's decision to wait for Conor McGregor fight: "He has a family to provide to"
Josh Evanoff - September 23, 2024
Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira understands Michael Chandler’s decision to wait for Conor McGregor. For two years, ‘Iron’ sat, and waited for ‘The Notorious’. Last year, Michael Chandler coached The Ultimate Fighter opposite Conor McGregor, and the two hoped to be booked in late 2023. Instead, that fight date never came. After a long time on the sidelines, the two were booked for the main event of UFC 303 in June.
Michael Chandler reveals he was offered to fight Max Holloway at UFC 306: “If I was Max, I wouldn’t have taken the fight either”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 17, 2024
Michael Chandler has claimed a bout with Max Holloway was on the table for UFC 306, but he understands why it didn’t materialize. Chandler will not be getting his mega fight with Conor McGregor, and has settled for a rematch with Charles Oliveira. The two will meet at UFC 309.
Michael Chandler says he’s “not mad” at Conor McCregor for holding up his UFC career: “He’s earned every right to do what he wants”
Cole Shelton - September 16, 2024
Michael Chandler says he’s not mad at Conor McGregor for holding up his career. Chandler had been waiting to get the fight against McGregor for two years, as he had been on the sidelines waiting for him. With the fight still not being booked, Chandler decided to take a fight as he will take on Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in November in a rematch.