Former champion reveals concern about Charles Oliveira's health for UFC 326: 'He's going to get injured'

Charles of the Bronx celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Robert whittaker, expressed concern for the physical safety of Charles of the Bronx for the duel against Max Holloway At UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th, the Brazilian will face the Hawaiian in a rematch for the BMF belt. Despite the improvement shown by 'The Bludger Lion' in recent fights, the Australian believes that 'The Blessed One' possesses a superior technical level in striking.

In an interview with Submission Radio, Whittaker stated that he fears for the damage that... Charles of the Bronx He may suffer throughout the fight, highlighting Holloway's advantage in the stand-up game and noting that the Brazilian usually comes out of his fights quite bruised.

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“I’m worried about Charles. I love him and everything he does, but Max is a better striker. Oliveira is going to get hurt, man. He gets very hurt in fights,” said Whittaker.

Robert Whittaker explains that Charles Oliveira will not be the BMF even if he wins at UFC 326.

Robert whittaker believes that, even in the event of defeat of Max Holloway all with Charles of the Bronx At UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th, the Hawaiian is expected to continue... recognized as a holder of the BMF title'The Blessed One' faces 'The Blurred Lion' in the main event, in a rematch that puts the symbolic belt of the toughest fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship on the line.

In the Australian's view, however, the trophy at stake is merely a formality, since the BMF status is directly linked to the attitude demonstrated inside the octagon.

In an interview with Submission Radio, Whittaker indicated that the spirit of a true BMF is not lost in an official decision, highlighting that Holloway demonstrated this type of attitude throughout his career and that such recognition is independent of any result in five rounds.

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

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.