Charles Oliveira is gearing up for an additional massive struggle in a Corridor of Fame-worthy profession, prioritizing his resume over elite names like Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Oliveira is scheduled to face Max Holloway for the BMF title on Saturday. The struggle will headline UFC 326 inside T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas. For Oliveira, it is a likelihood to get again into title competition and doubtlessly change into a two-time UFC light-weight champion by the tip of 2026.
Forward of struggle evening, Oliveira spoke to the UFC on Paramount+ crew. In the course of the interview, the previous 155-pound champion defined why he ranks his resume above the likes of UFC Corridor of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov and present welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev (h/t MMA Junkie).
“Every of us they usually have their very own moments and eras,” Oliveira stated. “You are speaking about Khabib, who left the struggle undefeated. Islam is making historical past as a two-division champion, however if you have a look at my resume, my wins, my file and what I have been via, I consider my resume is the very best.”
Actually, Oliveira will share the Octagon with Makhachev in October 2022. Makhachev submitted the Brazilian legend within the second spherical to win his first UFC title within the light-weight division. Oliveira and Nurmagomedov by no means had an opportunity to combine it up.
As of now, Oliveira is shedding the wager on a rematch with Holloway. The 2 first confronted one another in 2015, however the match by no means had an opportunity to blossom. Oliveira suffered a critical harm to his esophagus, and the match was instantly known as off. Greater than a decade later, the 2 have change into legends within the sport of MMA.
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