Booking a two-year hiatus-snapping return to action later this year following a failed grudge fight with Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler has claimed the Dubliner is now “out of the loop” after booking a rematch with Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in November.
Chandler, who retains the number six rank at the lightweight limit, will be sidelined for two years when he returns at UFC 309 later this annum, most recently suffering a third round rear-naked choke submission loss to former interim champion, Dustin Poirier.
And missing out on a grudge fight with former two-weight titleholder, McGregor since the duo featured as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 last year, Michael Chandler has now booked a five round rematch clash with the above-mentioned former champion, Oliveira at UFC 309 in New York later this annum.