Charles Oliveira, the recently crowned UFC BMF champion, has inked a new eight-fight agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter captured the BMF title by defeating Max Holloway at UFC 326. Oliveira is now setting his sights on reclaiming the lightweight championship and is currently ranked as the No. 3 contender in the division.
Last year, at UFC 317, Oliveira lost to Ilia Topuria in his bid for the vacant lightweight belt, suffering a first-round knockout. Following this setback, he made a strong comeback, first by submitting Mateusz Gamrot and then by securing a unanimous decision victory against Max Holloway in their rematch.
At 36 years old, Oliveira is determined to win back the UFC lightweight title. His team has confirmed that he has no immediate plans to retire from professional fighting.
Charles Oliveira’s New UFC Deal Details
In a recent conversation with Ag. Fight, Oliveira’s coach, Diego Lima, revealed that his fighter has signed a new eight-fight contract with the UFC, a deal that will likely keep him competing for at least the next four years.
“It was a wonderful deal. There’s nothing negative to say; it was an incredible deal. We have fights planned until Charles turns 40. So, for those who were speculating about his retirement, they’ll have to wait a bit longer.”
Oliveira has expressed a desire to defend his BMF title against Conor McGregor, who is anticipated to make his return in July during International Fight Week. However, as of now, there have been no official announcements regarding his next fight or opponent.
Charles Oliveira Signs New 8-Fight UFC Deal, Shuts Down Retirement Talk
Charles Oliveira, the newly crowned UFC BMF champion, has committed to an extended future in the organization by signing a new eight-fight contract with the UFC. This significant deal effectively dispels any rumors of an impending retirement for the veteran fighter.
The 36-year-old Brazilian star most recently claimed the BMF strap by defeating Max Holloway at UFC 326. With this victory, Oliveira has reaffirmed his ambition to reclaim the lightweight championship and is currently positioned as the No. 3 contender in the division.
Oliveira’s path back to the top included a previous attempt at the vacant lightweight title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, where he was knocked out in the first round. However, he rebounded strongly from that loss, securing a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot before earning a decisive unanimous decision against Max Holloway in their rematch.
Despite his age, Oliveira remains focused on his goal of regaining the UFC lightweight gold. His coach, Diego Lima, has confirmed that the fighter’s career is far from over, as evidenced by the new long-term deal.
Details of Charles Oliveira’s New UFC Contract
In an interview with Ag. Fight, Coach Diego Lima disclosed that Oliveira has agreed to an eight-fight contract with the UFC, a deal that is projected to keep him active in the sport for at least another four years.
“It was a fantastic contract. We can’t find any fault with it; it was an incredible deal. We have fights scheduled that will take Charles up to the age of 40. So, for those who were speculating about his retirement, they should hold on a little longer.”
While Oliveira has publicly expressed interest in facing Conor McGregor, whose return is expected in July on the International Fight Week card, there have been no concrete announcements regarding Oliveira’s next fight or his opponent.
