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Report – Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler rematch fight ‘Not in jeopardy’ ahead of UFC 309

Next weekend’s co-headliner between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler at UFC 309 is reportedly “not in jeopardy” despite rumors across social media that the five round lightweight rematch between the two was at risk of being scrapped from the flagship event.

Oliveira, the current number two rated lightweight contender, is slated to rematch the current number seven ranked challenger, Chandler in the co-headliner of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden next weekend, beneath a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and the returning former two-time gold holder, Stipe Miocic.

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Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler fight at UFC 309 currently not in jeopardy

And despite reports on social media this week that Chandler’s participation in his return clash against Charles Oliveira was at risk, Uncrowned reporter, Ariel Helwani has reported that as per his sources, the pairing is “not in jeopardy” as of this evening.