Conor McGregor's UFC Return Delayed as Michael Chandler Faces Charles Oliveira at UFC 309

McGregor expresses frustration over lack of fight date while Chandler moves on to a rematch with Oliveira in November.

Conor McGregor was originally scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June, but the bout was canceled due to McGregor's toe injury.
Michael Chandler will now face Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in New York on November 16, a rematch of their 2021 fight where Oliveira won by TKO.
McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021 and has been vocal about his desire to return to the octagon.
Chandler cited his need to keep his career moving forward as the reason for taking the fight with Oliveira instead of waiting for McGregor.
UFC President Dana White has indicated that McGregor's return to fighting is expected in early 2025, with a potential matchup against Chandler still on the table.