Sat Sep 14 01:55:49 UTC 2024: ## Chandler vs McGregor is OFF: Chandler to Face Oliveira in November at UFC 309
**New York, NY** – In a bombshell announcement, UFC President Dana White revealed that the highly anticipated Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight is officially off. Chandler, who had been waiting for the fight for over 18 months, has opted to move on and will now face Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 309 on November 11th at Madison Square Garden.
The news comes after McGregor suffered a toe injury, forcing his withdrawal from their originally scheduled June 29th bout. While it was initially expected that the fight would be rescheduled, Chandler’s patience has worn thin.
“Chandler wants to fight, he’s tired of waiting,” White revealed in an interview with Barstool Sports’ Robbie Fox.
This new matchup will serve as the co-main event to the anticipated heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic.
The announcement has stirred up controversy, with McGregor taking to social media to criticize Chandler, claiming the American “dipped” after seeing his latest training footage.
The fight between Oliveira and Chandler promises to be an explosive rematch, as the two previously met in May 2021, with Chandler securing a first-round knockout victory.
Fans are left to wonder what’s next for McGregor, as he continues his recovery and searches for a new opponent.
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