- UFC. Dana White continues to hint at Conor McGregor comeback despite White House event rejection
- UFC. Charles Oliveira crushes Max Holloway and is the new UFC BMF
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is getting closer to becoming a reality. Although he will not be on the White House card, it seems that 'The Notorious' has found a possible opponent for his return, none other than Charles Oliveira. After becoming the new BMF champion at UFC 326 against Max Holloway, 'Do Bronx' asked for a place on the mega-card on June 14, stating that he would not mind facing the Irish fighter, who was quick to respond via social media
Yes, this time McGregor is very serious. There is no trace of the Irishman's extra-sporting scandals or party videos in recent months, only training and more training. 'The Notorious' has locked himself in the gym and wants to return in style. "I want to be in the White House, one more fight to go," Oliveira said after UFC 326. Conor's response was not long in coming. "If the UFC wants, I'll give Charlie a spanking."
If the UFC wants, I'll give Charlie a spanking
The problem with the White House card is that it will not be a regular PPV, nor will there be ticket sales, so it is difficult for the company to pay McGregor what he asks. Conor is the biggest superstar in UFC history, with the financial demands that come with it. Therefore, the promoter prefers to wait for another numbered card in the summer where they can amortize his presence with the attending public.
We're talking to Conor, obviously
"There's no news on his return at the moment, but we're talking to Conor, obviously," Dana White confirmed after UFC 326. The company is waiting for the right moment to place McGregor in the main event of a major summer card, and there is no better plan than to pit him against Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt on his return.
McGregor, a true BMF
Charles Oliveira's performance against Max Holloway last Saturday was criticized by some fighters for using too much grappling, which many feel goes against what it means to be the BMF champion. One of them was Nate Diaz, who starred alongside Jorge Masvidal in the inaugural fight for that belt. Upon hearing his words, 'Do Bronx' did not hesitate to challenge him, stating that he could beat McGregor and Nate on the same night.
Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at welterweight? I don't care, it doesn't matter
"Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at welterweight? I don't care, it doesn't matter. If you want to do a Grand Prix, do two fights on the same day and see what happens," Charles said after getting the win over 'Blessed'. It would certainly be an unprecedented event, although Nate's return to the UFC seems much more complicated than McGregor's
There are rumors that Conor even agreed to a fight against Carlos Prates at welterweight for the White House, which is further proof that the Irish fighter has what it takes to fight for the BMF. He says yes to anyone, and has already hinted that for his return he is willing to accept a fight against anyone put in front of him. If it's Charles, so much the better, in a fight that would be a bestseller, and would also allow the company to announce the return of 'The Notorious' with a belt in between.