Rival questions Charles Oliveira's position in the UFC rankings: 'I don't know how that works'

Max Holloway expresses dissatisfaction and criticizes the ranking update criteria.

Charles before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Max Holloway showed discomfort with the position of Charles of the Bronx in the Ultimate ranking. After sovercome Mateusz gamrot At UFC Rio, the Brazilian moved into third place in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), surpassing the Hawaiian and even issuing a challenge for a future fight. For the BMF champion, however, the move makes no sense.

In an interview with "Z Fight Night," an event hosted by former UFC fighter 'Korean zombieHolloway argued that charles do brox He was coming off a fight against an opponent who was only ranked tenth, and yet he appeared above him in the rankings, something he considers inconsistent.

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“With my victory over Dustin, I moved ahead of him, a position I'd been in for a while. Then he fought someone who was like number 10 in the rankings and, suddenly, magically, he moved above me without me even having fought. So, I don't know how the UFC rankings work,” he said. Max Holloway.

Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira are expected to face off in the UFC.

Max Holloway, who expressed disagreement because he was behind Charles of the Bronx In the rankings, you will have the opportunity to reverse the roles in a possible direct confrontation. After finishing Mateusz gamrot At UFC Rio in October, Do Bronx set his sights on the Hawaiian fighter and suggested a fight for the BMF belt on the UFC Casa Branca card, scheduled to take place between June and July 2026.

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Although he has signaled positively towards the duel, Holloway does not intend to wait until the event at the White House to return to the octagon. The champion's intention indicates that the confrontation may be brought forward and take place before the date suggested by the Brazilian.

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