Former champion aims for rematch against Charles Oliveira to get closer to a title shot in the UFC: 'We have a history'

Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Max Holloway wants to give Charles of the Bronx a chance to compete for the BMF belt. after winning Mateusz gamrot In the main event of UFC Rio, the Brazilian was direct and made it clear that he wanted to face the Hawaiian for the title of 'toughest' in the UFC in his next fight, and, by all indications, his rival wants the same.

In an interview with 'Uncrowned', Max Holloway He stated that he wants a rematch with Charles of the Bronx for the BMF belt. According to the Hawaiian, a victory against the Brazilian would be the final step towards achieving a title shot in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), his main goal.

“This is the fight I want, it’s the fight a lot of people want to see. We have history. There aren’t many people now that others consider BMFs, and in that very short list, Charles Oliveira is one of them… beating another guy from the top 5 would only put me closer to a title shot.”

Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway They faced each other in 2015. On that occasion, the Hawaiian had his arm raised after the Brazilian suffered an esophageal injury. Now, ten years later, the scenario is completely different. Both have worn the Ultimate belt, the Brazilian as a former lightweight champion and the Hawaiian as a former featherweight champion.

Remember Charles Oliveira's challenge to Max Holloway at UFC Rio?

“Hey Hunter, Charles from the Bronxs vs. Max Holloway "Through BMF, let's make this happen?"

— Charles Oliveira.pic.twitter.com/2KmyWCUezy

— MMA Melotto (@MMAmelotto) October 12, 2025