Max Holloway Ditches UFC White House Plans, Accepts Charles Oliveira Rematch in Sin City After UFC Rio Callout
By NY Fights,Sami Haider
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“Why wouldn’t I be interested in that?” Holloway said about the rematch. “Me and him have a history.”
That history dates back to August 2015 when both fighters were rising through the featherweight ranks. Holloway won the bout via TKO in just 1:39 in round 1.
“He’s blaming it on some type of injury,” Holloway said, mentioning Oliveira’s excuse for his past defeat. The BMF champion clearly wants to prove the first result was in no way a fluke.
He is currently rehabbing a hand injury but expects to be cleared soon. “I’ll be back to training soon,” the 33-year-old added.
“Maybe February?” Holloway said, adding March could work out as well. “Fight in Las Vegas or something. We fighting on my terms, brother.”
The American fighter made it clear he would rather not wait too long. While the June White House card will bring historic appeal, he’s leaning toward a quicker date. “I don’t know if I want to wait that long,” he said about facing Oliveira at America’s 250th birthday.
The fight essentially books itself, and both sides seem excited to make it happen sooner or later. Now it’s up to UFC officials to pick the date and location.
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The UFC White House card is set for June 2026 on the South Lawn of the White House, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the plans on August 29 after meeting with the Trump administration.
Several fighters have expressed interest in the historic event. Conor McGregor reportedly plans to face Michael Chandler, a matchup first scheduled for UFC 303 before McGregor’s leg injury canceled it.
Adding Holloway vs. Oliveira on the special Saturday night would create a marquee bout. Holloway earned the ceremonial strap by knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, while Oliveira is UFC’s most decorated finisher.
Putting these two icons together on American soil for the 250th anniversary would be peak Dana White promotional excellence. But again, Holloway has been showing no intention of settling the unfinished business that late.