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

Charles do Bronx celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Robert Whittaker expressed concern about Charles Oliveira 's physical condition ahead of his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th. The Brazilian faces the Hawaiian in a rematch for the BMF title and, despite the improvement shown by "The 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 the damage Charles do Bronx may suffer during the fight, highlighting Holloway's advantage in striking and emphasizing 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 if Max Holloway loses to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th, the Hawaiian should still be recognized as the holder of the BMF title . 'The Blessed One' faces 'The Lion' in the main event, in a rematch that puts the symbolic title of the toughest fighter in the UFC at stake.

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 Oliveira is considered the underdog by bettors for the UFC 326 fight. According to Stake , the Brazilian has odds of 2,60, representing a return of R$26 for every R$10 wagered. Max Holloway, on the other hand , is the favorite, with odds of 1,50, equivalent to a return of R$15 for every R$10 invested in his victory.

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