UFC 331 Preview and McGregor's Disappointing UFC 329 Return

Brazilian lightweight Charles Oliveira entered UFC 331 in Los Angeles with a win‑or‑lose bout against Arman Tsarukyan. With 20 career finishes, Oliveira’s future match‑up options were outlined: a potential trilogy fight with Islam Makhachev, a rematch with former champion Justin Gaethje, or a cross‑divisional bout with Max Holloway at a catch‑weight.

Meanwhile, Irish two‑division champion Conor McGregor’s comeback at UFC 329 during International Fight Week ended poorly, drawing criticism from fellow Irish fighter Will Fleury, who did not watch the event live. The performance was described as “sad,” and other fighters such as Colby Covington praised Tsarukyan’s prospects.