The Ultimate Fighter in the 31st season did not reach the percentage of viewers as expected. According to the manufacturer's conjecture, the audience did not feel that Michael Chandler was the candidate enough to compare to McGregor. Although no match for the past 2 years, “scandalous guy” has always known how to attract viewers, but Chandler does not.
Unlike McGregor and Oliveira, Michael Chandler devoted almost the whole career in the Bellator arena. It was not until 34 years old that he decided to join UFC. But in 5 matches at UFC, Michael won only 2 matches against Tony Ferguson and Dan Hooker. He lost to Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira.
For that reason, Team Michael Chandler can be replaced with Charles Oliveira, who has just lowered the lower Beneil Dariush in the first half. Because Bronx will be a heavier name to “hunt” McGregor next time. Compared to Chandler, Oliveira is considered a much more noticeable face, based on what he has shown for more than 10 years.
The only reason that prevents Oliveira from coming to The Ultimate Fighter is that Brazilian boxers were struggled with the belt with Islam Makhachev at the end of the year. He needs to keep his strength to make the belt battle come true. In fact, Oliveira itself also tilted more about the UFC belt, instead of appearing at The Ultimate Fighter.
In case Charles Oliveira replaces Michael Chandler, Conor McGregor will have to face a much stronger candidate. The “scandalous guy” is still not enough to play, and he also received many criticisms for his personal scandals.