Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) was initially gunning for a title fight with a win over Charles Oliveira Saturday at UFC 309, but after suffering a unanimous decision loss to the Brazilian at Madison Square Garden, the 38-year-old turned his attention to the BMF title, which Max Holloway currently holds.

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 309, we saw a five-round rematch in the lightweight division. Former lightweight champion Charles "Do Bronx"

After four rounds of sustained dominance over Michael Chandler in their rematch on Saturday at UFC 309, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira survived a furious rally in the fifth and final round to put himself in premier position to secure a second shot at the 155-pound title.

Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) called out McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) after suffering a dominant decision loss to Charles Oliveira in Saturday’s UFC 309 co-main event at Madison Square Garden in New York.

McGregor has been absent from the Octagon since his leg injury in 2021 during a bout with Dustin Poirier. A planned return against Chandler in June 2024 was canceled due to McGregor breaking his pinky toe during training. UFC CEO Dana White has indicated that McGregor's return is unlikely before late 2025 .

Charles Oliveira took issue with the officiating at UFC 309. Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) dominated Michael Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) for the most part in their five-round co-main event Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Michael Chandler returned to the Octagon for a rematch with former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 309.