Charles Oliveira: Conor McGregor ‘ran from me’ because he thought Max Holloway ‘was the easier path’
UFC 329 headlines focus on Conor McGregor's upcoming rematch with Max Holloway and remarks from Charles Oliveira regarding opponent selection.
📍 How it ended
Conor McGregor is set to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor believes he will beat Holloway, saying he hasn't improved since their first fight and welcoming a stand-and-trade moment.
The story quieted with McGregor preparing for his upcoming fight against Holloway.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (6)
- Do Bronxs Ducked In Mac Return? MMA Mania · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor: I will 'son' Max Holloway again at UFC 329 MMA Junkie · 46d ago
- UFC analyst sees a world where Holloway beats McGregor and rematches Gaethje Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor says Max Holloway hasn't improved since their first fight, welcomes a stand-and-trade moment CBS Sports · 46d ago
- Conor McGregor Previews Max Holloway Rematch, Makes Bold Fight Prediction UFC.com · 46d ago
- Charles Oliveira: Conor McGregor ‘ran from me’ because he thought Max Holloway ‘was the easier path’ MMA Fighting · 46d ago broke it first
The brief
Conor McGregor is scheduled to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor has publicly predicted a win, stating that Holloway has not shown improvement since their previous encounter and expressing a willingness to engage in a stand-and-trade fight. Coverage from MMA Junkie, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, UFC.com, and MMA Fighting highlights the upcoming bout.
Analysts are currently discussing potential future scenarios, including a Holloway win and a rematch against Gaethje. Meanwhile, Charles Oliveira has asserted that McGregor avoided a fight against him, claiming McGregor identified Holloway as a more favorable path. Future developments will center on the results of the UFC 329 event.
Coverage does not yet specify how the fighters will proceed following the conclusion of the match.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 46d ago.
Quick answers
Who is Conor McGregor fighting at UFC 329?
Conor McGregor is scheduled to face Max Holloway.
What is Charles Oliveira's stance on the matchup?
Charles Oliveira claims that McGregor chose Holloway because he perceived the match as an easier path than a fight against himself.
What have analysts suggested could happen after UFC 329?
Analysts have raised the possibility of a Holloway victory, which could lead to a rematch between Holloway and Gaethje.
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