Michael Chandler forgets about McGregor and sets his sights on a fight with Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.

Charles do Bronx attacks Chandler at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Michael Chandler will be paying close attention to the fight between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway at UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th. After his hopes of facing Conor McGregor at the event, which will be held at the White House, were dashed, the American recalculated his path within the organization and began to aim for a title shot.

In an interview with MMA Junkie, the former Bellator champion expressed confidence in a Holloway victory, assessing that Charles do Bronx recovered very quickly after being knocked out by Ilia Topuria . Looking ahead, Chandler made it clear that he intends to challenge for the symbolic title should the Hawaiian emerge victorious from the fight.

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“I’m keeping an eye on this fight because I think Max will come out with the victory. I think Oliveira is coming off a pretty devastating knockout and has bounced back very quickly, already entering another training camp. My eyes are on the BMF belt if Max wins, so we’ll see,” said Michael Chandler.

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Chandler cheers during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/mikechandlermma

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When commenting on the possibility of Michael Chandler sharing the octagon with Conor McGregor , Dana White was blunt. The UFC president denied having any interest in the fight between the veterans, indicating that it has lost appeal among fans.

"No. That was a few years ago. No," said the UFC president in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Complex News'.

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