Charles of the Bronx Before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/charlesdobronxs
Scheduled to compete for an unprecedented title at UFC 326 on March 7th, Charles of the Bronx He is experiencing a decisive moment in his career. The Brazilian revealed that he considered retiring after suffering his first knockout loss. The former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) said he had a serious conversation with his wife about the possibility of ending his MMA career.
In an interview, 'Do Bronx' said that the emotional impact of the knockout loss was significant for him. Ilia Topuria, in June 2025, in UFC 317This was a determining factor during a moment of doubt. According to the fighter, the feeling was one of a duty fulfilled in the sport.
When I lost to Ilia Topuria"I had never been knocked out before. That hurt too much. I told my wife that I thought it was over. That I had done everything I needed to do in this sport," revealed the Brazilian.
Charles Oliveira considered retirement after his KO loss to Ilia Topuria, as he was happy with what he had accomplished in the sport:
When I lost to Ilia Topuria. I had never been knocked out. That shit hurt like hell. I told my wife I think it's over. I think I've done... pic.twitter.com/REliDjeGBp
—Full Violence™ (@Full_Violence) February 28, 2026
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Months later, 'Do Bronx' bounced back by winning Mateusz gamrot at UFC Rio in October 2025. Now, the Brazilian will have the chance to win an unprecedented title and even the score against... Max Holloway, opponent on March 7th. The two faced each other for the first time in August 2015, with the Hawaiian emerging victorious.
This time, the scenario is different: it's a duel between two former Ultimate champions, with Holloway defending the symbolic 'BMF' belt, while 'Do Bronx' tries to prove that he has evolved since their first encounter and remains at a high level in the organization. Check out the UFC 326 fight card below (subject to change).
UFC 326 fight schedule
MAIN CARD (from 23pm)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Max Holloway x Charles of the Bronx – Fight for the belt
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Caio Borralho x Reinier DeRidder
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rob font x Raúl Rosas Jr.
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew dober x Michael Johnson
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): gregory rodrigues x Brunno Ferreira
PRELIMINARY CARD (from 19pm)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): cody garbrandt x Xiao Long
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson x Dusko Todorovic
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Ricky Turcios Alberto Montes
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): cody durden x Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Sumudaerji x Jesus Aguilar
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joosang Yoo x Gaston Bolanos
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Luke Fernandez x Rodolfo Bellato
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