Subsequent weekend’s co-headliner between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler at UFC 309 is reportedly “not in jeopardy” regardless of rumors throughout social media that the 5 spherical light-weight rematch between the 2 was vulnerable to being scrapped from the flagship occasion.
Oliveira, the present quantity two rated light-weight contender, is slated to rematch the present quantity seven ranked challenger, Chandler within the co-headliner of UFC 309 at Madison Sq. Backyard subsequent weekend, beneath a heavyweight title battle between Jon Jones and the returning former two-time gold holder, Stipe Miocic.
Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler battle at UFC 309 at the moment not in jeopardy
And regardless of reviews on social media this week that Chandler’s participation in his return conflict towards Charles Oliveira was in danger, Uncrowned reporter, Ariel Helwani has reported that as per his sources, the pairing is “not in jeopardy” as of this night.
Based mostly on the conversations I’ve had, Charles Oliveira x Michael Chandler isn’t in jeopardy of being canceled at the moment,” Helwani posted on X.
First combating within the headliner of UFC 262 again in 2021, Sao Paulo native, Oliveira landed an eventual second spherical knockout win over Chandler within the latter’s sophomore Octagon stroll, successful the vacant light-weight championship in addition.
Sidelined since UFC 300 earlier this annum, Oliveira dropped a contentious cut up determination loss towards present primary ranked contender, Arman Tsarukyan within the pair’s championship eliminator bout.
Additionally final that includes at Madison Sq. Backyard two years in the past by the point his battle with Oliveira rolls round, former three-time Bellator MMA light-weight champion, Chandler most lately suffered a 3rd spherical rear-naked choke submission loss to common-foe and former interim champion, Dustin Poirier.
Chandler was scheduled to headline UFC 303 on the finish of June earlier this, till opponent, Conor McGregor suffered a fracture toe within the weeks forward of the welterweight battle, withdrawing from the matchup.