The previous UFC titleholder does not precisely know the precise standards for embodying being a BMF champion, however he nonetheless thinks Max Holloway finest represents that form of nebulous spirit. The BMF belt might be defended by Holloway in an impending rematch with Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 on Saturday, March seventh.
The fighter in query, who was uncertain as to who was eligible to compete within the BMF title combat, was Robert Whittaker, and he touched on a number of topics in an interview. submission radio. Robert Whittaker spoke concerning the upcoming Holloway vs. Oliveira combat, whereas additionally mentioning some confusion relating to the BMF strap.
“I nonetheless do not actually perceive what BMF is and what it means. I do not assume anybody does. However Max is unquestionably BMF. There is no method you may go up 5 rounds after which level to the middle of the octagon and nonetheless lose. Nobody else would try this. I am anxious about (Charles) Oliveira. I really like him like everybody else, however Max is the higher striker. He’ll get in there and energy. Yeah, he will get injured, however he is nonetheless a BMF. ”
UFC 326 fighter Charles Oliveira is ‘all the time on the hunt’
Whittaker harshly addressed Holloway’s notorious point-down gesture contained in the UFC cage just lately, however “Blessed”‘s subsequent opponent seems to be tremendous with indulging Holloway’s wishes. Coach Charles Oliveira will face Holloway once more greater than 10 years after their first combat, which he gained by TKO after “de Bronx” suffered an early damage of their 2015 encounter in Western Canada.
when requested RMC Sports activities Fight Oliveira mentioned of what would occur if Holloway hit him together with his notorious point-down gesture within the subsequent few days’ headline match ( physique lock),
“It does not matter, I am there. That is why I damage folks mentally. I do not run away from a combat, I search a combat. I am all the time looking. It makes no distinction to me.”
