Charles Oliveira, the UFC's reigning BMF Champion, has signed a new eight-fight deal with the promotion.

What happened?

Oliveira beat Max Holloway for the BMF title in March, adding to his reign as a former UFC Lightweight Champion.
He will be fighting for years to come based on his new contract.

Why it matters for Charles Oliveira

His coach, Diego Lima, confirmed to Ag Fight that he had signed on for eight more fights.
"We've renewed the contract, we renewed it for eight more fights," Lima said.
So, Oliveira has fights until he's 40 years old.

What comes next?

Lima added that Oliveira is hoping to fight twice or three times a year.
Oliveira has yet to fight three times a year since 2019.
And having already fought a fight this year, it seems a tall ask to expect three for this year.
If he fights once more this year and twice moving forward, he will be fighting until 2030.
Oliveira debuted for UFC in 2010 and will have spent twenty years with the promotion by the end of this new deal.
Lima described the contract as "wonderful" and said he has nothing bad to say about it.
The negotiation was "incredible", according to Lima.
Oliveira's new deal ensures he will remain a key figure in the UFC for years to come.
His fans will be eager to see him in action again soon.
The BMF Champion is clearly committed to his craft.
And his coach is confident that he will continue to perform at a high level.
Oliveira's next fight has not been announced yet.
But with his new deal in place, he will have plenty of opportunities to compete in the coming years.
The UFC will likely announce his next fight soon.
Oliveira will be looking to build on his recent success.
He has been one of the top performers in the UFC in recent years.
And his new deal is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
But for now, the focus is on his upcoming fights.
Oliveira will be looking to make a strong impression.
And his fans will be eager to see him in action again.
The future looks bright for Charles Oliveira.
He will be fighting for years to come.
And his new deal ensures that he will remain a key figure in the UFC.