Charles Oliveira Still Targeting ‘Only Thing’ UFC Career Is Missing

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira likes the sound of adding “reigning BMF titleholder” in front of his name.

Oliveira has accomplished virtually everything possible during his career on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage. A career resurgence post-2017 saw “Do Bronx” win 11 straight, a run that culminated in title glory and a successful defense.

The Brazilian, who holds an abundance of records and a certain place in the UFC Hall of Fame upon his career’s conclusion, is currently pursuing a second stint on the 155-pound throne.

That, however, isn’t the only belt Oliveira has his sights on.

During an interview with Oddspedia, “Do Bronx” reiterated his desire to run it back with featherweight legend and current 155-pound contender Max Holloway, citing his desire to secure one thing missing from his résumé — Holloway’s BMF strap.

“The BMF means the toughest guy in the division, right? I want to show that I’m the toughest guy in the division,” Charles Oliveira said. “When we speak about legacy, we speak about being the champion, but BMF is about being the toughest guy, and that’s what I consider myself to be in this division. 

“I believe that I have shown that and having the BMF belt is the only thing that is missing,” Oliveira concluded.

Holloway and Oliveira first collided back in 2015, with an esophagus injury rendering the latter unable to continue early into the first round.