Charles Oliveira lost the opportunity to face Conor McGregor at UFC 329.
What happened?
Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326, using a grappling-heavy approach to secure a unanimous decision victory.
Why it matters for Charles Oliveira
Daniel Cormier believes this dominant win cost Oliveira the chance to face McGregor, as the Irishman may have been hesitant to face someone who could potentially take him down and control him for the entirety of the fight.
Cormier stated that McGregor might not have wanted to fight Oliveira due to his ground game skills.
What comes next?
McGregor will now face Max Holloway at UFC 329, and Cormier thinks Holloway may have gained more from his loss to Oliveira.
Oliveira's win over Holloway was a testament to his skills, but it ultimately led to him losing the opportunity to face McGregor.
Cormier also commented on McGregor's claim that he is the best version of himself yet, saying that it's unlikely someone can improve without actively competing.
McGregor has been out of the octagon for some time and will return to face Holloway.
The fight between McGregor and Holloway is highly anticipated, and Cormier's comments add to the excitement.
Oliveira's dominant win over Holloway was on full display at UFC 326, with the Brazilian using his grappling skills to control the fight.
The scorecards ultimately awarded Oliveira a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the fight in his favor.
Cormier's comments on McGregor's return to the octagon have sparked debate, with some agreeing that time off can hurt a fighter's skills.
Others believe that McGregor's time off has allowed him to recover and come back stronger.
The outcome of the fight between McGregor and Holloway will be closely watched, and Oliveira's fans will be eager to see how their fighter responds to losing the opportunity to face the Irishman.
Oliveira's skills on the ground are undeniable, and his win over Holloway proved that he is a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division.
The UFC 329 fight card is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several high-profile matchups scheduled.
Cormier's comments on Oliveira's loss of the McGregor fight opportunity have added to the hype surrounding the event.
The former two-division champion's thoughts on McGregor's return to the octagon have also sparked interest, with many fans eager to see how the Irishman will perform.
Oliveira's future fights will be closely watched, and his fans will be hoping that he can soon face a top opponent like McGregor.
The Brazilian's skills in the octagon are undeniable, and his dominant win over Holloway proved that he is a top contender in the lightweight division.
Cormier's comments on Oliveira's skills have added to the excitement surrounding the fighter's future.
The outcome of the fight between McGregor and Holloway will be closely watched, and Oliveira's fans will be eager to see how their fighter responds to losing the opportunity to face the Irishman.