Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Max Holloway wants to give Charles Oliveira a chance to fight for the BMF belt. After defeating 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 'baddest motherfucker' in the UFC in his next fight, and, by all indications, his rival wants the same.
In an interview with 'Uncrowned', Max Holloway stated that he wants a rematch with Charles Oliveira 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 objective.
“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 Oliveira and Max Holloway faced off in 2015. At the time, 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 Fighting Championship 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 Bronx vs. Max Holloway for the BMF, let's make this happen?"
— Charles Oliveira. pic.twitter.com/2KmyWCUezy
— MMA Melotto (@MMAmelotto) October 12, 2025
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