Charles Oliveira: If the BMF belt is about rock ‘em sock ‘em robots, ‘take it somewhere else’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Charles Oliveira, holding UFC records for most finishes, submissions, and bonuses, remains committed to his fighting style despite criticism after winning the BMF title from Max Holloway.
- Oliveira emphasizes that his goal is to win through a well-rounded MMA approach, combining striking, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu, rather than conforming to fans' desires for purely aggressive stand-up battles.
- He dismisses claims that his fights are boring, highlighting his dominance over Holloway both standing and on the ground, and rejects the notion that the BMF belt defines his fighting identity.
- Ahead of his UFC 335 title defense against Diego Lopes, Oliveira stresses a strategic, well-prepared approach rather than reckless exchanges, focusing on making history and improving his overall skill set.
- Oliveira maintains no personal animosity toward Lopes but remains confident in his ability to control the fight and execute a comprehensive game plan.
