Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway They face off at UFC 326. Photo: Montage / SUPER LUTAS
Frankie Edgar has already defined who they see as having the advantage in the highly anticipated duel between Charles of the Bronx e Max HollowayThe Brazilian and the Hawaiian They face off in the main fight. from UFC 326, in a rematch valid for the BMF belt. Despite recognizing the commitment and aggressiveness that mark both fighters' style inside the octagon, the former Ultimate lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) believes that the current moment and, above all, the hunger for new achievements may weigh against the 'blurred lion'.
In conversation with 'MMA Junkie', Frankie Edgar He analyzed the current stage of both athletes' careers and pointed to Holloway as someone experiencing a kind of rebirth. In the veteran's view, the definitive move up to 70 kg was good for the Hawaiian, since cutting to featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) was excessively strenuous. On the other hand, he highlighted Charles's uneven trajectory to the top of the UFC and raised doubts about the Brazilian's level of motivation at this moment.
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“I think Holloway is on a roll, kind of having a resurgence. (70 kg) is definitely his weight class now. I think going down to 66 kg was very taxing for him. Oliveira, I don’t know, sometimes you just wonder. He’s had a career with so many ups and downs until he became champion, and you just wonder if he’s still hungry. That’s what I wonder. I feel like Holloway is still chasing the bone,” he said. Frankie Edgar.
Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway reveal extra motivation for UFC 326.
Max Holloway defended charles do brox after the Brazilian lost his belt. Photo: SUPER LUTAS Montage
Max Holloway gained extra fuel to prepare and seek victory over Charles of the BronxIn a video published on his official YouTube channel, the Hawaiian fighter explained that the toughness of the training routine is part of the process, but highlighted that his self-confidence and awareness of the time invested are fundamental to keeping him focused. The fighter emphasized that, during training camp, he sacrifices time with his wife and son, just as his coaches also sacrifice family time to be by his side. According to the Hawaiian, recognizing the collective effort of all these people is what motivates him to continue dedicating himself fully towards the UFC 326 fight.
“I mean, training is always hard, you know? Everything you do is hard. What keeps me going is just my self-confidence… During this period, I could be spending time with my family, with my wife or my son. I could be doing things with them. My coaches could also be with their families, but they all sacrificed that to be here with me. So, the main thing that makes me keep pushing is seeing all the sacrifices that so many people make for me,” he stated. Max Holloway.
Se Max Holloway It drains strength from the family. Charles of the Bronx He summons the energy of his fans for battle. In a post on his Instagram feed, the 'Blurred Lion' shared the official poster for the UFC 326 event and took the opportunity to call the public to his side, expressing his desire to deliver another impactful performance in the octagon.
"Official UFC 326 poster! March 7th, here we come. I'm counting on your energy so we can put on a great show and shock the world once again!", he said. Charles of the Bronx in your profile.
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