Charles Oliveira sets a condition for his next UFC fight and indicates negotiations.

Charles backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/ufc

Charles of the Bronx He's got a new lease on life in the UFC. It's all thanks to his last fight. In October, in Rio de Janeiro (BRA), the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) returned to winning ways by submitting his opponent. Mateusz gamrot In the second round, he displayed his skill and proved his worth by placing in the top 3 of the category. Now, the Brazilian is already focused on his next fight and has made his intentions clear.

It's no secret that Charles seeks to confront Max Holloway He's aiming for the 'BMF' belt (baddest motherfucker in the UFC), but not only that. The company's top finisher and bonus collector makes it clear that his focus is on delivering epic fights against the biggest names in MMA.

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Therefore, Do Bronx doesn't treat the Hawaiian as his only opponent option, but rather broadens his range of possibilities. While still considering himself competitive, the Brazilian aims to face high-level fighters, as this is the best way to get closer to another title shot.

“I really want to fight for the belt again. As I said before UFC Rio, it has to be against the guys who are going to take me to the belt,” said the former UFC champion.

Interestingly, last Saturday (1st), Charles was in Las Vegas (USA), assisting Allan Puro Osso e Norm DumontDiego Lima, his teammates at Chute Boxe Diego Lima, attended UFC Vegas 110 and spoke with the organization's top brass. On his official Instagram account, the athlete posted a photo with Dana White and Hunter Campbell with the following caption: "With the bosses. News coming soon."

What's at stake in Charles vs. Holloway?

If the UFC makes the fight between official Charles of the Bronx e Max HollowayThis will be a rematch. Besides being for the 'BMF' belt, currently held by 'Blessed', the Brazilian could have the chance to avenge his defeat to the same fighter in 2015. And it doesn't stop there. With the Brazilian ranked third in the lightweight division and the American fourth, the winner of this fight is likely to challenge the champion next.

 

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