Overview
- Charles Oliveira called for a BMF fight with Max Holloway after stopping Mateusz Gamrot, and Holloway told Uncrowned that it is the matchup he wants.
- Reporters say the rematch is being discussed for early 2026 as a BMF title defense, though no bout has been officially booked.
- Holloway is the current BMF titleholder after a unanimous-decision win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in July.
- Their first meeting in 2015 ended with a Holloway TKO, and Oliveira’s post-fight claim of a torn esophagus was not confirmed by UFC doctors, according to reports.
- Holloway is recovering from a broken hand and has questioned lightweight rankings and the promotional focus on Paddy Pimblett in recent comments.