Former rival points out Charles do Bronx's advantage over Holloway at UFC 326: 'I was surprised myself'

Charles of the Bronx won Mateusz gamrot in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

the polish Mateusz gamrot believe that Charles of the Bronx has a significant advantage against Max Holloway at UFC 326. The Brazilian faces the Hawaiian in the main event, scheduled for March 7th, in a rematch for the 'BMF' belt and, despite being considered the underdog, the 'Blended Lion' could surprise with his physical strength, as well as did with the Polish fighter himself at UFC Rio.

In an interview with the 'In the Cage' channel, Gamrot assessed that, although the striking between the athletes should be balanced, Do Bronx may have an advantage in clinch situations and on the ground, especially due to his physical strength. The Pole highlighted that he was surprised by the Brazilian's power when they faced each other and emphasized that his body structure helps the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg).

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"He (Charles of the Bronx"He has a great chance, because striking is striking. Physically, they will be similar, but on the ground… I think in terms of physical strength he will have an advantage over Max. I think that if this fight goes to the clinch or to the ground, he will excel there. I myself was surprised when he caught me, when he lifted me off the ground. I didn't know what was happening. So, besides having a large bone structure, he is also very strong," he said. Mateusz gamrot.

Finally, Gamrot considered that the performance of Charles of the Bronx It can vary quite a bit from fight to fight, but, given the relationship built between them over the years and the admiration he has for the Brazilian, he hopes that the athlete will win the belt at stake.

“Oliveira is like that: sometimes he comes in and looks really bad, and sometimes he comes in and looks phenomenal. It’s a lottery, you never know what form he’s going to be in. But, because of our past and, in general, the sympathy I have for him, I would like him to win that belt,” Gamrot concluded.

Charles Oliveira is the underdog against Max Holloway at UFC 326.

Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway face each other at UFC 326. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

PUBLICITY:

Despite physical strength, Charles of the Bronx He appears as the underdog among bettors for the UFC 326 fight. According to... Stake The Brazilian has odds of 2,60, which represents a return of R$26 for every R$10 wagered. Max Holloway He emerges as the favorite, with odds of 1,50, equivalent to a return of R$15 for every R$10 invested in his victory.

Charles do Bronx submitted Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio

Charles of the Bronx submits Gamrot in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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The conviction of Mateusz gamrot in a possible victory of Charles of the Bronx This comes from his experience of feeling the power of the Brazilian firsthand. In the main event of UFC Rio, held in October 2025, the Pole faced the 'Embarrassed Lion' and, after struggling in the first round, was submitted in the second round without posing much of a threat to his opponent.