Michael Chandler calls for massive UFC Lightweight title fight

UFC Lightweight contender Michael Chandler has called for an absolutely massive title fight following Charles Olivera having to vacate the championship.

Oliveira had to vacate the title following his weigh-in for the UFC 274 event. ‘Do Bronx’ would still fight, but he was ineligible to actually win back his belt.

His opponent on the night, Justin Gaethje, was eligible to win the belt, but Oliveira would take the win with a rear-naked choke in the very first round.

Here is what UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler had to say with regards to a massive bout for the vacant 155-pound title.

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Speaking on his Instagram story (via BJPenn.com), Chandler said to Olivera that he should step aside and wait for a bout with Conor McGregor.

He said: “Hey, Charles, do your thing, bro. Wait till Conor comes back, do your thing, you deserve it. On a couple fight win streak, smashing through everybody. Why don’t you sit out? Wait for Conor to come back, I’ll keep the division warm, I’ll keep the division going. 

“I’ll fight Islam next, I’ll fight Islam next for the title. And then whenever you get your so-called super fight, do your thing, get it out of your system, then you can come back to our division. See you at the top.”

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The 155-pound division of the Ultimate Fighting Championships has certainly been one of the most exciting over the past few years, and a title match between Chandler and Makhachev would be a barnburner.

Having said that, it’s very likely that the company will want to give Oliveira a shot to reclaim his title, especially due to the contentious way in which