Oliveira eyes title shot after Holloway clash

Charles Oliveira is targeting a UFC lightweight championship opportunity following his scheduled bout against BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas. Oliveira speculates that current lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will face interim champion Justin Gaethje at an upcoming White House event, with Topuria potentially vacating the title by mid-2026. The Brazilian fighter believes a victory over Holloway would position him as the next title contender. Oliveira also predicts a future matchup between Topuria and Islam Makhachev later in 2026, noting such a fight would generate significant revenue for the UFC.