UFC 309 will be shaping up with one of the most anticipated events of the year if recent rumors are to be believed. Fans will be able to witness a thrilling clash between two of the UFC’s biggest stars—Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanowski—inside Madison Square Park on November 16. The now-deleted post on X claimed that this incredible feud was “in action ” for action The rumor mill kicked into high gear. Kevin shared the post, “Charles Oliveira vs. Alexander Volkanowski per source #UFC309 Lightweight Bout at MSG November 16th is in the works.”
But the excitement was short-lived as Kevin quickly deleted the post, raising concerns about possible consequences. He explained, “Unfortunately, I was asked to take Charles Oliveira Fight News down. It’s not worth the impact of ruining something good that’s going on for me. We hope to hear something soon.” Despite the omission, the rumor continued to spread like wildfire after another user, @PariiaMMA, made similar comments about X, further fueling speculation
Oliveira Interested in Meeting Volkanowski
The possibility of an Oliveira-Volkanowski matchup isn’t just a fan-driven fantasy—it’s something both fighters have expressed interest in. Former lightweight champion Oliveira has expressed a desire to take on the reigning featherweight king in an interview with Olivera Volkanowski before the war openly embraced the idea, saying, “Why not? It would be a great honor. Great fighter, great name. So why not?… We’re looking forward to seeing what the UFC brings us.”
For fans, this matchup is a dream come true. Known for his exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and humble skills, Oliveira will present a unique challenge to Volkanowski, who is known for his striking ability and knockout power Both fighters have tasted defeat recently and are hungry to take it, and has made this possible The war became more electrifying.
Both Oliveira and Volkanowski coming off losses, add some urgency to this potential fight. Oliveira holds a 3-2 record in his last five fights, including losses to Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. Meanwhile, after losing to Ilya Topuria at UFC 298, Volkanowski has now faced his own struggles in the Octagon. A win for both fighters at UFC 309 could be the return they need to re-establish their dominance in their respective divisions.
This fight will mark a return to the lightweight division for Volkanowski, who previously laughed off the idea of moving up in weight during a chat on the podcast “Charles Oliveira, there are a lot of interesting fights out there which I’d love to do even while I wait. So yeah—whatever makes me happy,” Volkanowski said, alluding to his interest in challenging top competitors at 155 pounds.
The Role of Dana White at the End of the War
While fans are buzzing over the idea of an Oliveira vs. the 23-year-old. As for Volkanowski, the decision ultimately rests with UFC President Dana White. White, who is known for setting up some of the biggest fights in UFC history, has yet to officially confirm this fight for UFC 309. However, he hinted that the fight card is still being finalized and all announcements are set in stone .
Adding to the excitement, White also confirmed that Jon Jones is facing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, a fight fans are eagerly anticipating. There’s no doubt that Oliveira vs. . The inclusion of Volkanowski on card one would make UFC 309 one of the most stacked events of the year.
