At UFC Rio, Charles Oliveira delivered a statement victory in front of his home fans in Brazil by submitting Mateusz Gamrot in the second round. Oliveira showcased his elite grappling, scoring the finish with a rear-naked choke and extending his UFC record for most submission wins and finishes. This triumphant return helped erase doubts after his previous setback, reigniting excitement around his future in the lightweight division.
In his post-fight interview, Oliveira called for a blockbuster showdown with Max Holloway, specifically for the BMF title. This matchup is not only logical but also highly anticipated, given their unfinished history. Oliveira and Holloway first fought in 2015, with the bout ending after just over a minute due to Oliveira suffering a rare esophageal injury. Since then, both have climbed the pound-for-pound ranks, with Holloway recently defending his BMF belt and Oliveira tying the all-time UFC finish record.
A rematch between these two action fighters would be of major significance: Oliveira’s dangerous submissions and swarming style against Holloway’s legendary boxing, output, and heart. With Holloway now established as a lightweight and BMF champ, and Oliveira still one of the sport’s most electrifying finishers, this bout is the perfect next step to settle old scores and deliver fireworks for fans around the world.
Last Five Fights – Charles Oliveira:
1. Win over Mateusz Gamrot – Submission (rear-naked choke), UFC Rio (October 11, 2025)
2. Loss to Ilia Topuria – KO, UFC 305 (July 2025)
3. Win over Arman Tsarukyan – Submission, UFC 300 (April 2024)
4. Win over Islam Makhachev – Submission, UFC 297 (January 2024)
5. Loss to Islam Makhachev – Submission, UFC 280 (October 2022)
Last Five Fights – Max Holloway:
1. Win over Dustin Poirier – Decision, UFC 318 (July 19, 2025)
2. Win over Justin Gaethje – KO, UFC 300 (April 13, 2024)
3. Loss to Ilia Topuria – KO, UFC 308 (October 26, 2024)
4. Win over Arnold Allen – Decision, UFC Fight Night (April 16, 2023)
5. Win over Calvin Kattar – Decision, UFC on ABC (January 16, 2021)
A Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway rematch is the next must-make fight—one that could headline a pay-per-view and deliver a definitive BMF title clash.