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Charles Oliveira says Ian Machado Garry has a real chance to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, praising Garry's strategic discipline and noting his extended, team-backed preparation after earning the title shot by defeating Belal Muhammad.
After a 52-second submission of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329, Paddy Pimblett said he would submit Charles Oliveira if they grappled, while keeping doors open for a rematch with Gaethje or possible fights with McGregor or Topuria; Oliveira, the UFC’s all-time submissions leader, has yet to announce his next opponent.
Fiziev, after a KO win at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, says a shot at the undisputed UFC lightweight title is distant, but he could pursue the BMF belt—potentially against Charles Oliveira—as he plots ahead with Justin Gaethje currently atop the division.
Charles Oliveira says Conor McGregor avoided a fight with him by choosing Max Holloway, arguing McGregor saw Holloway as the easier path. Oliveira, who beat Holloway to win the BMF belt, notes McGregor’s long layoff complicates a matchup but remains open to a bout; he now wants Justin Gaethje to unify the UFC and BMF titles.
Charles Oliveira says he’s next in line for a rematch with Justin Gaethje to unify the BMF belt with the UFC lightweight title, claiming he’s waiting for a phone call after Gaethje’s latest title win; Oliveira notes the history between them (including Oliveira’s 2022 submission win) and suggests the bout could crown a true double-champion, though the title picture could shift depending on other contenders.
Charles Oliveira says he should be next to challenge Justin Gaethje for the undisputed lightweight title and wants to unify Gaethje’s belt with his BMF title, addressing the 2022 weigh‑in controversy. He’s awaiting UFC contact to schedule the bout, willing to fight anywhere (even Brazil) and even wait for a 2027 unification if that’s how it plays out.
Nate Diaz says he’s eager to fight Charles Oliveira, but Oliveira reportedly shifted focus to a Conor McGregor bout after a title run, prompting Diaz to fire back that Oliveira is bypassing him and chasing bigger paydays. Diaz also notes McGregor’s return is not a viable path and reiterates he wants to fight top competition, including Oliveira, as he prepares for his bout on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card.
Arman Tsarukyan said Max Holloway is 'done' after his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, claiming Holloway will cash out and retire, and he also questioned Oliveira’s wrestling. Tsarukyan hinted at a possible rematch with Oliveira and noted Holloway could be in the running for a Conor McGregor return fight.
Charles Oliveira pushed back at Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz's critique of his UFC 326 victory over Max Holloway, joking about a one-night showdown or a Grand Prix with both fighters while pursuing another lightweight title shot; Diaz called the bout boring and McGregor mocked the contenders. Oliveira remains in lightweight title contention after two wins in his last four, and his near-term path hinges on the Topuria vs Gaethje result at UFC Freedom 250.
Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt in Las Vegas, delivering a grappling-dominant performance while Holloway set UFC records for most fight time (8:52:43) and most significant (3,681) and total (3,980) strikes. The card drew 19,480 attendees for a live gate of about $8.305 million; bonuses went to Drew Dober, Gregory Rodrigues, Alberto Montes and Rodolfo Bellato, with debuting fighters going 1-2 and betting favorites 8-4 on the night.
McGregor floated a possible next opponent after UFC 326, suggesting Charles Oliveira or Max Holloway as his next foe to chase the BMF belt, while signaling a larger plan that could involve reclaiming a title at 170 pounds and pursuing a Nate Diaz trilogy; Oliveira downplayed the matchup as a money fight but acknowledged McGregor’s drawing power, and McGregor emphasized openness to multiple paths with the UFC.
After Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt, he teased a 'Grand Prix' that would pit him against Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz on the same day. Diaz replied on X with, "If I were you, I’d learn how to fight," continuing his public back-and-forth with Oliveira as Diaz teases a UFC return amid boxing bouts and ongoing McGregor discussions.
Charles Oliveira edged Max Holloway on points to claim the BMF belt in a grappling-heavy UFC 326 main event, but the fight drew heavy criticism as a disappointing showcase, sparking early exits from the crowd and labeling it the worst BMF fight since the belt’s inception.
Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway to claim the BMF belt at UFC 326 and then invited a mega showdown with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, proposing a one-day Grand Prix or multi-weight bouts, while keeping an eye on potential welterweight possibilities and addressing critics and rivals.
Charles Oliveira overwhelmed Max Holloway with relentless grappling at UFC 326, taking Holloway down repeatedly and controlling from the top to win the main event by 50-45 on all scorecards and claim the BMF title. Holloway couldn't mount offense; Oliveira signaled a possible rematch or another title shot while staying in the lightweight title picture.