Why compare Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler?

Their bout for the UFC Lightweight Championship in 2021 was a pivotal moment for Oliveira, marking his rise to the top of the division.

Charles Oliveira

Key numbers

  • Total Fights49
  • Wins37
  • Wins by Knockout10
  • Wins by Submission22
  • Losses11

Top honours

  • UFC Lightweight ChampionHeld the title in 2021.
  • Most Submission Wins in UFC HistoryHolds 17 submission victories.
  • Most Finishes in UFC HistoryAchieved 21 finishes.
  • Most Performance Bonuses in UFC HistoryAccumulated 21 bonuses.
  • CBJJE World ChampionTwo-time champion as a blue belt.
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Michael Chandler

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Key numbers

  • Total MMA Fights33
  • Wins23
  • Wins by Knockout11
  • Wins by Submission7
  • Losses10

Top honours

  • Bellator Lightweight ChampionThree-time champion (2011, 2013, 2016)
  • Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament Winner2011
  • NCAA Division I All-American2009
  • Big 12 Championships Runner-Up2008, 2009
  • Black Belt in 10th Planet Jiu-JitsuCurrent rank