Max Holloway Challenges Charles Oliveira for BMF Title at International Fight Week

Max Holloway, the current BMF titleholder, has issued a challenge to Charles Oliveira for a highly anticipated showdown during the UFC’s International Fight Week this summer. This potential fight not only promises action but also a chance to reignite a rivalry that began nearly a decade ago.

Holloway (26-8) and Oliveira (35-10) first met in 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74. Unfortunately, their featherweight clash was cut short due to Oliveira’s injury. Since then, both fighters have achieved remarkable success, capturing UFC divisional titles and becoming fan favorites.

Recently, Oliveira voiced his openness to facing Holloway for the BMF belt if lightweight champion Islam Makhachev takes a break until October. In response to Oliveira’s remarks to UFC Brasil, Holloway didn’t hesitate, proposing they settle the score this summer.

Holloway secured the BMF title with a sensational knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, a performance that earned him MMA Junkie’s 2024 Knockout of the Year. Though he fell short in his featherweight title bid against Ilia Topuria at UFC 308, Holloway remains focused on dominating the lightweight division.

For Oliveira, the timing couldn’t be better. Following his Fight of the Night unanimous decision win over Michael Chandler at UFC 309, “Do Bronx” is eager for a marquee fight. A rematch with Holloway would not only revive their unfinished business but also cement the winner as the ultimate warrior in the lightweight ranks.

UFC International Fight Week, typically held in June at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, provides the perfect backdrop for this electrifying matchup. While an official announcement from the UFC is still pending, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of this must-see fight.Let’s give the fans what they want and settle this once and for all, said Holloway, setting the stage for an epic clash.