UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere is expected to be one of the biggest pay-per-view events in recent times. The promotion has kept their mouths shut with no official announcements regarding the fight card. However, UFC legend Chael Sonnen might have the latest scoop regarding Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway.
Chael Sonnen recently did the Good Guy/Bad Guy Show with Daniel Cormier, where the pair discussed the potential fights at UFC 306. Sonnen stressed the comments made by Dana White where he spoke above a potential BMF fight at the Sphere. Sonnen predicted that Ilia Topuria is out of the picture and White is planning to make the BMF title bout at Noche UFC.
I’m worried that he (Dana) lost Ilia Topuria. But if he lost Ilia Topuria and he’s keeping Max Holloway then allow me to be first to try to insert the name opposite Max, Charles Oliveira.
Chael Sonnen via Good Guy Bad Guy
DC chimed in and revealed that after UFC 300, Max Holloway had raised his superstar status to a different level. According to the Hall of Famer, Dana White needs to put the ‘Blessed’ on the fight card. Holloway going against Oliveira with the BMF title on the line would be an incredible fight for the fans. Moreover, it would settle the problematic ending of Holloway vs. Oliveira 1.
Recently, Holloway got into an X feud with Ilia Topuria about fighting each other at UFC 306. However, MMA reporter Ariel Helwani broke the news that the fight would not take place at the Sphere. Till now, there have been several speculations regarding the fight. However, aside from anything, the BMF title will most probably be on the line at the Sphere.
Charles Oliveira about his rematch with Max Holloway for the BMF title
Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway have fought each other in the past. The Brazilian lost the bout after suffering an injury in his esophagus during the fight. The injury almost ended ‘Do Bronx’s career, but he managed to bounce back and win the lightweight championship.
Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC UFC Fight Night 74 (via Bleacher Report)
During a recent interview, Charles Oliveira revealed he’s interested in fighting Max Holloway for the BMF title. However, the Brazilian fighter doesn’t think the fight will ever happen.
We don’t need to get desperate. We want to come back as soon as possible. Of course, a fight with Max Holloway would be wonderful, but he will definitely go back to his weight class to fight for the 145 title.
Charles Oliveira via Canal Encarada’s YouTube channel
Holloway has frequently shown his intentions to get back the featherweight title which he lost to Alexander Volkanovski in 2019. Given his showman spirit, he might be ready to put his BMF title on the line at the Las Vegas Sphere. It remains to be seen if the UFC wants to book a Holloway vs. Oliveira rematch.
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