Conor McGregor has been told he should consider accepting Charles Oliveira 's call out for his UFC comeback fight.
McGregor was called out by former lightweight champion Oliveira after his win against Justin Gaethje earlier this month. Oliveira was due to be making the second defence of his belt against Gaethje, but was stripped of the title after missing weight for the fight.
Oliveira insisted he was a "problem" for the whole lightweight division and called out McGregor for his return later this year, to which the Irishman responded: "I’m not sure I wish to cut the weight. I am really enjoying being built like a refrigerator.
"I feel I want to fight at this size just to watch it back lol. But I’d love to fight the Brazilian, 100 per cent! I love Brazil and I’m unbeaten against Brazil. All KO’s. I’ve some thinking to do." With no opponent set for McGregor's return, MMA analyst Chael Sonnen thinks 'Notorious' should welcome Oliveira's challenge.
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"The mere fact that Oliveira is asking for McGregor. Not only saying, 'I would do it'. Going a step further and saying, 'I want to do it. Please let me do it. Help me to do it.' For Conor McGregor, you've got to take a good look at that world title fight," Sonnen said.
"You've got to take a real good look at that. Those don't come along very often. Now, to impress Conor with that will be a little bit harder than any of the other 155 guys and gals on the roster. Only because he's done it."
McGregor is without a win at lightweight since winning the division's title six years ago to become a two-weight champion. He had a disastrous campaign last year, losing twice to Dustin Poirier and breaking his tibia in their trilogy.
The Irishman predicted that Oliveira's submission skills would be too much for Gaethje, proving true as he tapped out the American in one round. McGregor was quick to reply to Oliveira's call-out after his win, writing: "Shut up you bum and get back to that favela and pay your piece."
After deleting the tweet, McGregor backtracked on his comments by turn by praising the Brazilian. "Congratulations Charles Oliveira on your multi-million payday for your last fight," he wrote. "Incrível! A multi-millionaire from the favelas! Wow inspiring to the youth there! Enjoy every cent, party time!"
