Michael Chandler to Face Charles Oliveira in UFC 309 Co-Main Event

Chandler returns to the Octagon after a two-year hiatus, aiming for a title shot with a win over Oliveira.

Michael Chandler, ranked #7 in the lightweight division, is set to fight former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in New York.
Chandler has been inactive for two years, having awaited a fight with Conor McGregor that ultimately did not materialize.
Charles Oliveira, known for his elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, enters the fight with a recent 2-2 record, including a loss at UFC 300.
Chandler, with a 1-3 UFC record, aims to secure a title shot against Islam Makhachev or Arman Tsarukyan with a victory over Oliveira.
Despite the cancellation of a previous bout with McGregor, Chandler remains open to the possibility of facing him in 2025.