Oliveira vows not to back down from Holloway
Charles Oliveira says he will not be pushed out of the center of the octagon and is prepared to meet Max Holloway in a stand-up battle, according to reports.
The rematch for the BMF title is scheduled for March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the UFC 326 headliner.
Oliveira has indicated he will trade strikes if Holloway tries to draw him in with the center-pointing provocation, while remaining ready to take the fight to the ground when needed.
Holloway captured the BMF belt with a last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje and has used the same taunt before, sources note.
Oliveira also reportedly doubts Holloway will prioritize takedowns and says he trusts his own striking and grappling tools.
Further buildup and strategy details are being reported as the event approaches.
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