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Charles Oliveira was coasting to a win at UFC 309, but Michael Chandler had a different idea Saturday night.
The former UFC lightweight champion dodged a couple close calls from Chandler in order to secure a unanimous decision win at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
See how the pros reacted to the UFC 309 co-main event below.
I’m back…
And I apologize for your heart rate up in round 4th (LOL)
But Chandler is tough and hits hard. All respect
God bless us#UFC309
— Charles ‘DoBronxs’ Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) November 17, 2024
Michael Chandler is a mad man. Must see tv ! BOX OFFICE #UFC309
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 17, 2024
Wow what a crazy twist. 56 shots to the back of the head but hey
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) November 17, 2024
Do you think Chandler wishes he continued to wait for Connor? Doubt we’ll see that fight now IF Connor does make his way back. #UFC309
— Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) November 17, 2024
Are we not calling strikes to the back of the head anymore? #ufc309
— Jessica Penne (@JessicaPenne) November 17, 2024
Complete domination!! What a fight congratulations to the former champ @ufc @UFCEspanol #ufc309
— Tracy Cortez’s ERA (@TracyCortezmma) November 17, 2024
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) November 17, 2024
Mike is a wild wild man #UFC309
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) November 17, 2024
Chandler was losing 4 rounds so Keith let him land all the back of the head shots #UFC309
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) November 17, 2024