Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is happy to step in and fight Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight title if Charles Oliveira wants to ‘sit out’ and wait for Conor McGregor.
Chandler, who was knocked out by Oliveira in 2021, thinks the Brazilian has more than earned his proposed ‘money fight’ with McGregor and understands why ‘Do Bronx’ is reluctant to enter fight negotiations with Makhachev.
That’s why ‘Iron Mike’ has advised Oliveira to ‘wait till Conor comes back’ so he can take care of business against Makhachev.
“Hey, Charles, do your thing, bro.