Charles Oliveira’s return to UFC Brazil was spectacular, to say the least. Following his loss to Ilia Topuria, ‘Do Bronx’ needed to make a statement, and he did. In the main event, Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot in the second round, scoring his first stoppage victory against Gamrot and proving his hunger and skill remain undiminished. In fact, the win was a declaration that Charles Oliveira is still a title contender. Now, with a win in his record, he turns his attention to a much larger stage: the UFC’s White House event.

Following the victory, Oliveira turned to UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell in the Octagon and stated his intentions to fight Max Holloway. “Hey Hunter, Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway,” he shouted, adding in Portuguese, “BMF. Let’s make it happen.” The callout was clear: ‘Do Bronx’ wants the BMF title, and he wants it now, targeting the man who defeated him in their first meeting in 2015.

At the post-event press conference, Charles Oliveira elaborated on the details, showing he is flexible when it comes to the fight location. When asked about Holloway’s statement that the fight will be on his terms, Oliveira responded, “His terms is the same as the UFC. It can be in his house.”

The fighter from the favelas further added, “If it’s not in Brazil, it can be anywhere in the world. He doesn’t think that the UFC will do an event in Hawaii. He doesn’t want to wait for the White House. But he mentioned March. Which will be a good date for him. It’s perfect; it’s a perfect fight.” Clearly, Oliveira is ready to fight anywhere and whenever he wants, and he isn’t going to let logistics get in the way.

Max Holloway, on the other hand, has not taken the callout lightly. During his Kick broadcast, Holloway stated, “Me and him have a history. He is blaming it on some kind of injury. I guess we get to figure it out now.” For reference, in their first fight at UFC Fight Night in August 2015, Oliveira suffered a micro-tear in his esophagus during a takedown attempt, paralyzing his left side for roughly four hours and forcing a TKO defeat.

‘Blessed’ and others have contested the seriousness of the injury, stating that no official report confirmed it and even suggesting Oliveira used it as an excuse for losing. The UFC later explained that the injury was not serious, but it was enough to end the bout. With the Gamrot win, Charles Oliveira has regained momentum and now has an excellent opportunity to turn the controversial past into redemption.

The BMF title is more than just a belt; it’s an opportunity to complete unfinished business with Holloway, and what better place to fight than at the White House? However, it is worth noting that Max Holloway is not short of options, as the same demand made by Charles Oliveira has also been made by another Brazilian fighter.

Jean Silva wants Max Holloway before Charles Oliveira

Jean Silva‘s ambitions now clash with Charles Oliveira’s bid for the BMF crown. Following a painful loss to Diego Lopes at Noche UFC in September, Silva stated clearly that a bout against Max Holloway at the White House in 2026 is his top priority. Following Holloway’s successful defense against Dustin Poirier, Silva’s public callout introduces another high-profile contender to the mix, creating direct competition for Oliveira’s historic opportunity.

However, ‘Lord’ Silva’s recent run casts doubt over the plans. After submitting Bryce Mitchell in April, he appeared poised to face Alexander Volkanovski, but his knockout loss to Lopes derailed that plan. However, Silva remains undeterred, claiming on social media that “Me vs Max Holloway for the BMF at the White House would be a dream fight (right now).” His ambition makes it clear that he sees no reason to wait for setbacks to define his path.

Silva’s challenge provides Charles Oliveira with an unexpected level of competition. Fresh off a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot in Rio, ‘Do Bronx’ had momentum on his side, positioning himself for a historic White House fight. With Silva also claiming the BMF title, the matchup against Holloway is no longer straightforward, turning it into a high-stakes duel of timing and opportunity rather than skill and history.