Fans urge Charles Oliveira to drop one training approach ahead of Max Holloway rematch

Oliveira was knocked out by Ilia Topuria in their UFC 317 main event for the vacant lightweight title.

Since then, the Brazilian has admitted he made a mistake by trying to box with Topuria rather than leaning on his usual strengths. That approach did not work against someone as skilled as ‘El Matador’.

Oliveira’s next opponent, Max Holloway, is another fighter who excels in boxing exchanges. Holloway is known for dominating opponents during a specific moment late in fights.

His point-down has become a trademark of his BMF title fights and typically favours the champion.

In that context, fans are concerned that Oliveira might repeat those mistakes from Topuria’s bout.

Footage from Bruno Gafanhoto shows him training specifically for Holloway’s trademark point-down exchanges, which have favoured ‘Blessed’ in past fights.

The video quickly sparked debate among fans.

One commented: ‘Don’t do it Charles, please,’ while another warned: ‘Bet the house on Max.’

A third user predicted: “I don’t think he can engage with Max.”

“Remember last time he decided to stand and bang?” questioned a fourth MMA fan.

Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier have both learn from Max Holloway’s end-of-fight challenge

Holloway has looked more dangerous since moving up to lightweight, and his end-of-fight point-down highlights that change better than anything else.

His last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 quickly became one of the sport’s most replayed finishes. It was a moment that added another chapter to an already storied career.

The BMF champion could have had a similar finish against Dustin Poirier, who accepted his challenge in the final moments of his retirement fight last year.

Poirier soon realised it was not worth the risk after taking a few punches from Holloway, choosing not to let his career end on such a note.