Overview
- Fresh off his UFC Rio submission of Mateusz Gamrot, Charles Oliveira publicly called for a BMF title bout with Max Holloway and reiterated the challenge at an APFC event in Milwaukee.
- Max Holloway told Uncrowned he wants the rematch, framing Oliveira as a worthy BMF opponent given their shared history.
- Holloway defeated Oliveira in their first meeting in 2015 by first‑round TKO after an injury halted the fight.
- Reporting indicates the UFC is targeting an early‑next‑year slot for Holloway vs. Oliveira on Paramount+, though no bout agreement has been announced.
- Holloway is dealing with a reported hand issue that could affect timing, while Beneil Dariush has signaled interest as a fallback and Steve Garcia recently called out Holloway, drawing a GIF response on X.