Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira may be close to taking the next step in his UFC career. Coming off a victory over Max Holloway , a result that earned him the BMF belt, the Brazilian recently challenged Justin Gaethje to a fight that would put both his status as the organization's "toughest guy" and the undisputed lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) on the line. Although he hasn't yet received a response from the American, the "Blamed Lion" is showing signs that his future may already be on track.
In a post on his Instagram stories, Charles shared an image created by artificial intelligence showing him signing a UFC contract next to a suitcase full of money. In the scene, the BMF champion is observed by Dana White, Diego Lima, and Hunter Campbell, which has fueled speculation about a possible imminent announcement.
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"News coming soon," wrote Charles do Bronx in the caption tagging the profiles of Dana White, Diego Lima, and the UFC.
Charles do Bronx challenges Justin Gaethje for UFC title
In a social media post, Charles do Bronx commented on the current state of the division and suggested a potential fight against Gaethje, proposing a bout that would involve both the lightweight title and the symbolic BMF title, with the idea that the winner takes it all.
"BMF and UFC lightweight belt, let's make history. Deal? The winner takes all...", wrote Charles do Bronx.
#BMF and #UFC lightweight belt – let's make history
deals?
Winner takes all… @Justin_Gaethje pic.twitter.com/sc9crX8SHS
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) June 15, 2026
Charles do Bronx submitted Justin Gaethje in the UFC
Charles Oliveira submits Gaethje at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
In the main event of UFC 274 , Charles Oliveira faced Justin Gaethje in a duel marked by controversy and heightened emotions. The Brazilian, then lightweight champion, lost his title on the scales after failing to make the weight limit for the category. This left the title solely for the American.
If the tension was already high before the fight, inside the octagon the scenario was even more intense. Charles suffered two knockdowns early on, but reacted by landing a strong right hand that dropped Gaethje. Following that, the Brazilian quickly took his back and locked in a rear-naked choke, forcing his opponent to tap out.
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