Conor McGregor flees former UFC champion Charles Oliveira, rekindles relationship with Irish star over bold accusations

Charles Oliveira caught the attention of Conor McGregor with a surprising confession ahead of their UFC 300 bout. The Brazilian will face Arman Tsarukian at the event, in what will be a highly anticipated fight on an already stacked card. It is also interesting to note that both Tsarukyan and Oliveira faced the same opponent in their previous fights. Benel Darish. “De Bronx” defeated Dariush in the first round of their fight at UFC 289, but Tsarukyan had a similar result at UFC Dariush vs. Tsarukyan on ESPN in December 2023.

However, there have been reports suggesting that “The Notorious” could be returning to the UFC soon, and Oliveira recently revealed his thoughts on a potential clash between the two. And while fans may be excited by the prospect of 'De Bronx' facing the Irishman, Oliveira may not be as keen on McGregor stepping into the Octagon to face him. That's what he seems to be thinking!

Charles Oliveira reveals Conor McGregor is hesitant to step into the cage for 'De Bronx' fight

In a recent conversation with MMA Fighting, coach Charles Oliveira, Diego Lima, Conor McGregor has revealed that he has personally contacted the Brazilian fighter for a 2022 fight. He said:In front of Makhachev, McGregor texted Oliveira to tell him to wait and not fight…

And now, with the news of McGregor's impending return causing a frenzy in the UFC world, Oliveira was asked this in an interview with ESPN. “Do you think you'll be talking to Charles Oliveira about McGregor later this year?”

In response, “De Bronx'' stated frankly through an interpreter: “I know he doesn't want this fight.” This statement is interesting. In a recent conversation with MMA Fighting, Oliveira confessed that he would choose to fight Conor McGregor because of the huge financial benefits of a fight with the Irish superstar.

However, in the same interview he further revealed: “Sometimes he posts something about me and then deletes it. So there's a spark. But he's not stupid. He'll never take this fight.”

Oliveira's assessment adds further complexity to the potential matchup and hints at the underlying reason McGregor is reluctant to step into the Octagon to face him. While the MMA world is buzzing with speculation about McGregor's return, Oliveira's comments provide an interesting glimpse into the dynamic between the two fighters.

It's still unclear whether McGregor will ultimately accept the challenge, but de Bronx's opponent at UFC 300 is now making some surprising predictions about their fight!

Oliveira receives warning from UFC 300 opponent

Arman Tsarukyan has made a bold prediction about his fight with Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. Both fighters have previous fights against champion Islam Makhachev, and their bout is especially important as it will determine the landscape of the UFC's lightweight division.

Tsarukyan declared this on a recent appearance on The MMA Hour.We are both complete MMA fighters. But my prediction is a 1st round TKO finish. ”

Tsarukyan also made it clear that despite Oliveira's qualifications, he sees this fight as a path to redemption and a rematch with current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The two fought in 2019, with Makhachev winning a unanimous decision, and the bout marked Tsarukyan's UFC debut. Therefore, Mr. Tsarukyan said: “This fight is a battle of contenders, said Dana White. The winner will be fighting Islam, me or Oliveira will be fighting Islam. Absolutely.”

The stakes are high in the highly competitive lightweight division, with both fighters aiming for a rematch with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. And as UFC 300 approaches, expectations for Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan continue to rise due to the drama surrounding McGregor's possible return and the implications for the lightweight title fight. Do you think Conor McGregor will face Charles Oliveira later this year? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!