Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Justin Gaethje (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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UFC BMF Championship: These 2 UFC Stalwarts Have Verbally Agreed For A Match, And We Cannot Wait For It!

Two UFC legends have verbally agreed to fight, and fans are eagerly anticipating this highly anticipated matchup!

Legends in the UFC never truly fade away, even after defeats and setbacks. They just find new ways to battle. Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, two fighters who’ve carved their names in UFC history, are now eyeing a showdown that promises to be nothing short of epic.

Their potential BMF title clash isn’t just another fight. It is a collision of two fan-favorite warriors who have been dancing around each other for nearly a decade. And interestingly, this would be a rematch! Their history goes back to 2015 when they first attempted to meet in the featherweight division, only to have their bout cut short by an injury (Holloway won via TKO). Since then, both have climbed to championship heights, capturing divisional titles and winning the hearts of fans worldwide.

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Charles Oliveira And Max Holloway Agree On BMF Title Championship

Max Holloway is fresh off his famous knockout victory against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. Charles Oliveira is coming off a Fight of the Night performance against Michael Chandler. Their proposed battle during International Fight Week has fans buzzing with anticipation. This is a potential match that could redefine the lightweight landscape and settle a long-standing what-if scenario.

Holloway has explicitly stated his future lies in the lightweight division, making this an ideal proving ground. Oliveira, always game for a challenge, has expressed willingness to fight if champion Islam Makhachev remains inactive until October.

“We’ll have to see when [Islam] will want to come back. If he only wants to fight in October, I definitely want to fight before that, so why not challenge Max Holloway for the BMF belt?“

Charles Oliveira is down to fight Max Holloway for the BMF belt if Islam Makhachev won't be available until later in the year 👀

"We'll have to see when [Islam] will want to come back. If he only wants to fight in October, I definitely want to fight before that, so why not… pic.twitter.com/UzqG57EgfK
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 21, 2025

Max Holloway, never to back down from a fight, responded immediately. He suggested a timeline to make this fight happen.

“International Fight Week?”

International Fight Week?
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) January 21, 2025

What makes this potential fight so compelling is the storyline behind it. Both fighters have gone through incredible career transformations. Max Holloway, once a featherweight king, now seeks to establish himself in a new weight class. Charles Oliveira, known for his submission mastery and resilience, continues to be a must-watch fighter who never backs down from a challenge.

Their styles complement each other perfectly. Holloway’s striking prowess against Oliveira’s submission threat promises a fan-friendly bout and a technical masterpiece that could easily become an all-time classic!

(Image Credit: Mark J. Rebilas – Imagn Images)

Charles Oliveira

Islam Makhachev

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