Michael Chandler still thinks he’s superior to Charles Oliveira, despite the results between them showing otherwise.

Michael Chandler sustained a significant leg injury early in his UFC 309 fight against Charles Oliveira. Despite the setback and enduring a grueling battle with near-finishes on both sides, Chandler pushed through all three rounds and came close to a dramatic comeback in the final moments.

Michael Chandler suffered a leg injury just minutes into his fight with Charles Oliveira in the UFC 309 co-main event. Despite several near-finishes throughout the fight, Chandler made it the full distance, nearly pulling a 180-degree rally in the final minutes.

Big' John McCarthy believes Michael Chandler might be in the same boat as the winless Tony Ferguson after suffering back-to-back losses at UFC 309.

John McCarthy does not see things boding well for Michael Chandler moving forward. Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) rallied late, but was dominated for the most part in his rematch with Charles Oliveira less than two weeks ago at UFC 309.

Michael Chandler returned to the octagon after a long layoff since 2022 to face Charles Oliveira in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 309.

Instead, he just looked old, slow, and reminiscent of Tony Ferguson. “Michael Chandler has hit Tony Ferguson status, just being honest,” longtime referee “Big” John McCart