5 reasons why Conor McGregor is a bad matchup for Charles Oliveira

#2. Conor McGregor's timing

A common development in Oliveira's recent bouts involves his opponents becoming overzealous the moment they hurt him with a strong punch. Michael Chandler, for instance, eagerly pursued a TKO/KO upon badly hurting him.

However, in doing so, he merely exhausted himself as Oliveira recovered quickly. It seems that while Oliveira's chin is not made of granite, his ability to weather storms is elite.

McGregor, however, is a far more patient striker who picks his shots and times his punches with pinpoint precision. He would not recklessly pursue the finish, blowing through his cardio and allowing Oliveira to then overwhelm him. He's a more calculated finisher than the Brazilian's recent opponents.

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#1. Conor McGregor's doubters will motivate him

Talk of a motivated McGregor rebounding after every loss has become cliché at this point. However, McGregor's mettle as a fighter is being questioned now more than ever. Charles Oliveira himself claimed he was capable of knocking him out and submitting Nate Diaz on the same night.

A potential matchup with Charles Oliveira would likely be McGregor's last chance at a UFC title, so he would be as eager as ever to prove he still belongs among the sport's elite.

Thus, in a potential bout, Oliveira can expect a well-prepared McGregor who will not be underestimating him, as many others have done.