Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler
Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
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
Visit Michael Chandler hubKey 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