Newly appointed UFC BMF Kingpin Charles Oliveira has signed a brand new eight-fight contract with the UFC.
The 36-year-old most just lately defeated Max Holloway to win the BMF strap at UFC 326. The Brazilian is now hoping for an additional shot at light-weight gold, and is already the No. 3 contender.
‘de Bronx’ fought Ilia Topuria for the vacant light-weight strap at UFC 317 final yr, however misplaced in a known as name in spherical one. After that loss, he shortly bounced again by submitting Mateusz Gamrot and scored a unanimous determination victory over Max Holloway within the rematch.
The 36-year-old Brazilian is seeking to reclaim the UFC light-weight strap and his group has confirmed he will not be retiring anytime quickly.
Charles Oliveira indicators new contract with UFC
Throughout a current interview with Ag. Battle, Oliveira’s coach Diego Lima mentioned his pupil has signed a brand new eight-fight contract with the UFC and plans to combat for at the least 4 extra years.
“It was an excellent deal. There was nothing mistaken with it. It was an unbelievable deal. There are fights lined up till Charles is 40 years outdated. So those that mentioned he was going to retire, please wait a little bit longer.”
Take a look at what coach Diego Lima has to say about Charles Oliveira’s newest contract beneath.
Oliveira has expressed curiosity in defending the BMF strap in opposition to Conor McGregor, who is anticipated to return on July’s Worldwide Battle Week card. Nevertheless, up to now there is no such thing as a information concerning his subsequent combat or opponent.
