Charles Oliveira is able to throw arms with Irish megastar Conor McGregor every time the previous champ-champ decides he needs to strap on some gloves as an alternative of operating his mouth on social media.
For a while, ‘Do Bronx’ was the primary title on Conor McGregor’s hit checklist, notably after Oliveira captured the light-weight world title with a second-round knockout in opposition to Michael Chandler in 2021. Oliveira adopted that up with spectacular submission finishes in opposition to each Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Dubbed by many as the most effective light-weight within the historical past of the game, it was only a matter of time earlier than the Irishman focused Oliveira.
Sadly, a mishap on the dimensions resulted in Charles Oliveira being stripped of the title, taking him off Conor McGregor’s radar in the intervening time.
Showing on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, ‘Do Bronx’ made it clear that he’s 100% able to signal on the dotted line for a showdown with Conor McGregor. He’s simply ready for the Irishman to verify the time and the place.
“What’s occurring is that I’m right here — I’m simply ready for him,” Oliveira mentioned by way of a translator. “All he must do is inform me the place and the time, and I’ll be there” (h/t MMA Preventing).
Charles Oliveira Prepares for World Title Battle Whereas Conor McGregor Trash-Talks on Twitter
At present, Charles Oliveira is gearing up for a light-weight title rematch with reigning champion Islam Makhachev. The 2 males will run again their UFC 280 bout on October 21 when the promotion returns to Abu Dhabi. If ‘Do Bronx’ comes out on high, maybe Conor McGregor will as soon as once more contemplate returning to tackle the Brazilian famous person.
“I don’t know, I’m right here — the place is Conor?” ‘Do Bronx’ requested.
For now, Conor McGregor appears extra considering trashing each different fighter that really steps into the cage, or the ring. Following Justin Gaethje’s highlight-reel knockout of Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 final month, the Irishman instantly focused the newly minted BMF titleholder, suggesting a struggle between the 2 can be a one-sided affair.
McGregor additionally had nothing good to say about Jake Paul or Nate Diaz’s efficiency following the pair’s 10-round boxing bout on Saturday evening. With the previous two-division titleholder calling out fighters from one finish of the spectrum to the opposite, followers aren’t even certain which weight class he intends to compete in, ought to he make his long-awaited return. However for Charles Oliveira, it makes no distinction.
“170, 183 [pounds], doesn’t matter,” Oliveira mentioned. “All he must do is cease and do it.”
