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Dana White: Oliveira vs Holloway BMF Talks Underway After UFC Rio — History, DWCS notes, and timeline hints

Dana White: Oliveira vs Holloway BMF Talks Underway After UFC Rio — History, DWCS notes, and timeline hints

UFC Bombshell: Dana White Says Oliveira–Holloway BMF Talks Are “On the Table” After UFC Rio

Fresh off Charles Oliveira’s cathartic win in Rio, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed there are real conversations about booking a BMF title showdown with reigning king Max Holloway. The buzz kicked off cageside at UFC Rio: Oliveira vs. Gamrot, where “Do Bronx” submitted short-notice foe Mateusz Gamrot in style — then grabbed the mic and called for Holloway under the BMF banner.

Why Oliveira vs. Holloway for the BMF makes sense

This one has history. Their first meeting ended in heartbreak for Oliveira due to an early injury, handing Holloway a TKO via doctor stoppage back in 2015 (Old Fight: Holloway vs. Oliveira). A decade later, Oliveira’s renaissance and Holloway’s BMF reign make the sequel feel inevitable. Stylistically, “Do Bronx” brings high-pressure Muay Thai and record-setting submissions, while “Blessed” supplies elite volume boxing and iron composure — a perfect BMF recipe.

Rio momentum and matchmaking tea leaves

Oliveira’s return at UFC Rio reminded everyone why he’s appointment viewing. He beat Gamrot in the grappling sequences he usually owns, then sealed it in round two (see bout page: Oliveira vs. Gamrot). In the post-fight cycle, White was asked again about the BMF idea and said they discussed it that day — signaling real traction without locking a date.

DWCS presser notes, Topuria tease & the bigger picture

The chatter heated up during the latest night of Dana White’s Contender Series, where White fielded questions about future headliners and media-rights era openers. One intriguing nugget: featherweight champ Ilia Topuria could be in the mix for a marquee first card of the next broadcast chapter — a move that would sync with the UFC’s push for blockbuster names on debut shows. Meanwhile, bantamweight wrecking ball Merab Dvalishvili is primed to close out the current era with another high-stakes defense later this year, keeping the title picture humming while BMF plans brew.

FAQ — Oliveira vs. Holloway BMF talk

  • Is Oliveira vs. Holloway officially signed? Not yet. Dana White confirmed talks are happening, but no date or venue is set.
  • Why run it back? Their first meeting (Holloway vs. Oliveira) ended abruptly due to injury. Both are bigger stars now — with the BMF title adding stakes.
  • What sparked the talks? Oliveira’s callout after beating Gamrot at UFC Rio and White acknowledging internal conversations.
  • Could timing involve other champs? With Ilia Topuria teased for a major tentpole and Merab Dvalishvili busy atop bantamweight, the calendar is stacked — but BMF fights sit outside divisional logjams.

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