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Charles Oliveira: Conor McGregor ‘ran from me’ because he thought Max Holloway ‘was the easier path’

Charles Oliveira claims Conor McGregor avoided him in favor of a perceived easier path against Max Holloway.

By · Published June 25, 2026 at 19:00 UTC · Updated June 27, 2026 at 21:04 UTC

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The brief

Charles Oliveira has alleged that Conor McGregor avoided a fight with him, suggesting McGregor viewed a matchup with Max Holloway as the easier option. This comes as McGregor prepares for a rematch with Holloway at UFC 329.

Coverage from MMA Fighting focuses on Oliveira's claims, while UFC.com, CBS Sports, and MMA Junkie highlight McGregor's confidence ahead of the rematch. McGregor has stated that Holloway has not improved since their first encounter and expressed a welcome for a stand-and-trade moment.

Attention now turns to the outcome of the McGregor-Holloway rematch. Yahoo Sports reports that some analysts are considering a scenario where Holloway wins and proceeds to a rematch with Gaethje.

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Quick answers

What did Charles Oliveira say about Conor McGregor?

Oliveira claimed that McGregor 'ran' from him because he believed Max Holloway was the easier path.

What is McGregor's view of Max Holloway's progress?

McGregor says Holloway has not improved since their first fight.

Where will the McGregor and Holloway rematch take place?

The rematch is scheduled for UFC 329.

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