"For sure, this is a title, this is a belt, the opportunity to take it down to Brazil, something that has never been done before by a Brazilian athlete. When I talk about legacy, and getting things, the records and everything else, that's what I'm talking about."
"I think each and every fighter that actually has held it is important. Now Max has found a way to give even more importance to a belt like that."
"Everything that's done inside of the cage. The wars, the bonuses, the records, everything else. All those things, and who they are, qualify them to fight for the BMF."
Charles Oliveira returns to face Max Holloway at UFC 326 in a rematch of their 2015 encounter, which Oliveira exited early due to injury. Since then, both fighters have achieved championship status—Holloway won the featherweight title and now holds the BMF belt, while Oliveira captured lightweight gold in 2021. Oliveira views the BMF title as a significant legacy achievement, particularly the opportunity to bring it to Brazil. He acknowledges Holloway's role in legitimizing the BMF title through his fighting style. Oliveira's qualifications for the BMF fight are substantial: he leads the UFC in all-time submissions, holds fourteen post-fight bonuses, has twenty-one finishes, and maintains the featherweight submissions record.
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