The highly anticipated UFC 309 fight card is currently taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York. The card features some exciting matchups, with the co-main event rematch between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira being especially noteworthy. As such, the outcome of this matchup has even generated significant reactions from fans.
Ahead of this matchup, Michael Chandler was frequently linked to a potential fight against the โNotoriousโ Conor McGregor. However, as time went on, Chandler grew tired of waiting for this big-money fight with the Irishman. Consequently, he chose to face Oliveira in his upcoming bout. Oliveira is a highly regarded fighter in the promotion, making him a more appealing opponent for Chandler compared to McGregor.
With the anticipation building for their fight, both Chandler and Oliveira began their initial rounds with enthusiasm. However, as the rounds progressed, the Brazilian fighter showcased his skills with impressive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Oliveira dominated Chandler for four straight rounds. Despite Chandlerโs intentional efforts to escape from Oliveiraโs strong grip, he was unable to succeed.
OLIVEIRA HURTS CHANDLER! #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/v3hmGCi8zg
โ Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 17, 2024
In the early minutes of the fight, Chandler had several opportunities to take control. He managed to stun Oliveira multiple times with his sheer power. However, he was unable to secure a knockout against the Brazilian. Ultimately, he executed the iconic slam from their previous encounter, which elicited strong reactions from many fight fans.
Fight fans react to Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandlerโs UFC 309 clash
The fight between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira was a rematch between these two lightweight fighters. Their previous encounter took place for the vacant UFC lightweight title. In that fight, Oliveira knocked out Chandler. Even though the โIronโ lost that fight, he and Oliveira impressed both the fans and analysts alike with their performances.
Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira in action (Image via UFC)Ahead of their UFC 309 fight, Chandler was seemingly confident to reverse the outcome of their previous encounter. However, he deliberately failed to do that, instead, the American fighter was seen hilariously running away from Oliveira similar to their previous encounter. As such, even the fight fans couldnโt help but react to it. Check out some of the reactions below.
Michael Chandler is running for his life ๐ #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/feHDqBvQ5o
โ Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod ๐ธ๐ด (@big_business_) November 17, 2024
Lmaoo #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/GWifKtMW7u
โ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โ (@Sa_Gwang) November 17, 2024
Charles Oliveira has now had Michael Chandler running in BOTH fights ๐ญ #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/Z3ZB0hKq3p
โ ACD MMA (@acdmma_) November 17, 2024
MICHAEL CHANDLER IS RUNNING AWAY FROM CHARLES OLIVEIRA #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/wmmUuabetn
โ ACD MMA (@acdmma_) November 17, 2024
Charles Oliveira had Michael Chandler running for his life ๐๐๐
โ Hater Report (@HaterReport_) November 17, 2024
this might be the funniest UFC sequence of all time WTF ๐๐๐๐ #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/mZannFMuw0
โ ACD MMA (@acdmma_) November 17, 2024
Chandler turned into a track and field athlete
โ KOOSH โก (@nftkoosh) November 17, 2024
Almost ended like the first fight even chandler starting laughing ๐ญ
โ Nefty (@chromehardttt) November 17, 2024
Almost looked like the first fight
โ msio (@msiobtww) November 17, 2024
charles oliveira fights are food for a mans soul
โ Yeezus (@yeezus_ftw) November 17, 2024
Charles Oliveira is looking very good so far
โ Zach โ๐ ๐ฒ๐ท๐ ๐ โ Schumaker (@_SchuZ_) November 17, 2024
chandler took 2 years off just for conor to not fight him and come back and get beat brutally. fucking retire. this shit is sad
โ kdot brezzy (@MMA_Kdot) November 17, 2024
Many people appeared to laugh at Chandlerโs unusual antics during his fight. However, there were also several fight fans who criticized the American fighter. Many mocked Chandler for returning from a two-year layoff, as they had expected a better performance from the Iron.
