Charles Oliveira Claims UFC Allowed Conor McGregor to Dictate Terms

Charles Oliveira, the current BMF champion, claims he should have been the one fighting Conor McGregor as the Irishman returns after nearly five years out.

What happened?

Oliveira stated that McGregor was allowed to pick his opponent, despite having called for a fight against the Irishman for a long time.

Why it matters for Charles Oliveira

The fight against Max Holloway is at welterweight and will be for five rounds, which could play a factor in how the fight goes, as Oliveira believes McGregor has the best chance of winning if he gets the finish early.

What comes next?

Oliveira thinks the first round will tell us a lot, as Max is a guy who's been going five rounds in his recent fights, handling five rounds very well, while Conor has been inactive for a long time.

The arena would be “packed” and “magical” since McGregor’s return would be huge for the business, according to Oliveira.
He also mentioned that if McGregor doesn't get the knockout or put on a very dominant performance in the first round, then the later rounds tend to favor Max Holloway because of his speed.

MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian recently celebrated the viewership numbers of the UFC White House card, and claimed that Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329 could lead to similar numbers and a huge payday for the Irishman, potentially making at least $60M.

Oliveira believes McGregor picked the opponent and the terms of the fight, including the number of rounds, as he actually asked for the fight to be three rounds.

The fight is scheduled to take place at UFC 329, with McGregor facing Max Holloway in the main event, and Oliveira thinks it will be a great event for the fans.

Oliveira's comments come after a long period of inactivity for McGregor, and the Irishman's return is highly anticipated, with many expecting a big payday for him, potentially making at least $60M, according to Bidarian.

The event is expected to be a huge success, with a packed arena and a lot of excitement surrounding McGregor's return, as Oliveira stated that the arena would be “packed” and “magical” since McGregor’s return would be huge for the business.