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Oliveira threatens to ditch BMF belt over grappling use
20 Oct
Summary
- Oliveira will relinquish BMF title if grappling is disallowed.
- He views MMA as a mix of all martial arts, not just striking.
- Oliveira is favored to win his upcoming BMF title fight.
Charles Oliveira, the UFC's BMF champion, has declared his willingness to surrender his title if grappling is prohibited in BMF fights. He asserts that MMA fundamentally requires the integration of all martial arts disciplines.
Oliveira, who secured the BMF title in March by employing his grappling against Max Holloway, is slated to defend it against Diego Lopes. He emphasized that his approach to fighting embraces a comprehensive mix of skills.
He plans to present a more well-rounded version of himself in his upcoming bout. Betting odds currently favor Oliveira over Lopes for their anticipated December fight.
The champion's commitment remains firm: he will not forgo his grappling advantage, even with the BMF title on the line, as he sees it as an integral part of mixed martial arts.
