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UFC 300 fighter reveals plan for 'incredible' Conor McGregor fight a week before historic event

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Published 14:30 5 Apr 2024 GMT+1

UFC 300 fighter reveals plan for 'incredible' Conor McGregor fight a week before historic event

UFC 300 star's coach eyes a fight against Conor McGregor.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

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One of the stars at UFC 300 is eyeing a blockbuster showdown against Conor McGregor, according to the fighter's coach.

Some of the biggest names on the UFC roster compete at next weekend's UFC 300 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira to BMF title holder Justin Gaethje.

Not to mention ex-UFC lightweight king Charles Oliveira, who faces Arman Tsarukyan in a No.1 contender match.

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But Oliveira's coach, Diego Lima, would forego a championship clash in favour of a dust-up against McGregor.

"It would be great to fight McGregor. McGregor has made history," he told MMA Fighting.

"Professionally speaking, [fighting him] would be incredible.

"If we had the opportunity to fight McGregor at welterweight after this fight, we would fight McGregor."

Lima added: "But how about the belt? OK, we’ll fight the belt after that, God willing.

"But we know that with McGregor, the creature has become bigger than the creator.

"We know that if the opportunity came, McGregor already considered this fight. If we really had this opportunity, that’s the one we want."

Charles Oliveira celebrates his victory over Beneil Dariush. Image: Getty
Charles Oliveira celebrates his victory over Beneil Dariush. Image: Getty

The Brazilian coach is convinced a victory over the Irish star would lead to a UFC title shot.

"The belt is a certainty after beating McGregor. No way we beat McGregor and don’t fight for the belt next. It’s one after the other," he continued.

"McGregor really wants to fight at [International] Fight Week. Who knows? Of course, one fight at a time."

Despite McGregor being on Team Oliveira's mind, they are fully focused on Tsarukyan.

"Arman is super tough, really good. Charles is 100 per cent focused on Arman and doesn’t think about Makhachev or McGregor," he explained.

"Me too. I’m only watching Arman’s fights, working on a strategy for Arman.

"I wouldn’t start watching McGregor’s or Makhachev’s fights today. I’m not doing that. But we think about it."

Featured Image Credit: Getty/UFC

Topics: UFC, Charles Oliveira, Conor McGregor

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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