Dana White seems excited about a possible BMF title clash between Charles Oliveira and current titleholder Max Holloway. The UFC boss spoke after the 83rd edition of Dana White’s Contender Series, where he answered questions from reporters. Oliveira’s name came up quickly after his impressive victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio. The Brazilian fighter called out Holloway for a BMF rematch, stirring excitement among fans and media alike.
A rivalry renewed after ten years
Oliveira and Holloway share a long history in the octagon. Their first encounter took place in August 2015 at UFC Saskatoon. That fight ended early when Oliveira suffered an injury just two minutes into the first round, giving Holloway the win. Now, more than a decade later, the idea of a rematch feels like unfinished business between two seasoned warriors. When asked about the potential fight, White didn’t hide his interest. “That is obviously a fight that would be incredible too. To see them two again,” he said, adding, “We don’t have anything yet. We talked about it today though.” His comments suggest that early talks may already be happening behind the scenes.
Paramount deal sparks talk of major headline fights
During the same post-fight media session, White shared another exciting piece of news. He hinted that a well-known champion could feature in the UFC’s first event under its new media deal with Paramount. The massive agreement, worth nearly eight billion dollars, begins in early 2026 and will mark a major shift in the UFC’s broadcasting landscape.
White confirmed that discussions about the first Paramount card took place that very day. When asked whether Ilia Topuria could headline the inaugural event, White simply replied, “It’s a possibility.” That short answer was enough to ignite speculation among fans eager to see who will lead the new broadcast era.
The final chapter of the ESPN era
While Topuria may open the Paramount chapter, another Georgian star will close the current one. Merab Dvalishvili is set to headline the final UFC event of the ESPN era in December. He will face Petr Yan in a highly anticipated bantamweight title rematch at UFC 323. This fight will close one era and set the stage for a new one, as the promotion moves into its next big media partnership.
Dana White’s latest comments show how fast the UFC landscape is evolving. Between potential BMF clashes and new broadcasting ventures, the coming months promise major moments for fight fans worldwide.
