Charles Oliveira makes an emotional request before facing Max Holloway at UFC 326.

Charles of the Bronx Behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Aware of the possibility of experiencing another historic chapter in the octagon, Charles of the Bronx He opened his heart when talking about a personal desire. The Brazilian, who will seek revenge against Max Holloway, earning the symbolic 'BMF' belt, in UFC 326, this Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), revealed to the organization team what he intends to do if he beats the Hawaiian.

During the recording of the second episode of the 'Embedded' series on the Ultimate's YouTube channel, the 'Embedded Lion' made it clear that he wants to see his father hand him the belt. The Brazilian, who was once the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), has not yet had this experience, as his father did not travel with him on that occasion. This will also be Francisco Oliveira's first trip to the United States to accompany his son to a UFC event.

“It’s a different kind of energy, you know? My father is something special. I think, God willing, if we win and he can put the belt around my waist, it will be something unprecedented, something I will never forget, that the world will not forget, and especially not him either. It will be incredible. After that, it’s all joy. Let’s live and enjoy the moment,” said the Brazilian via UFC.

Charles Oliveira has only one wish for the Max Holloway fight – he wants his father to put the belt around his waist. 🥹👏

(Via @ufc ) pic.twitter.com/d6mjd9GBBK

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 3, 2026

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Focused, the Chute Boxe athlete recently revealed behind-the-scenes details of his preparation to face the Hawaiian on March 7th. 'Do Bronx' stated he is "100% ready" to compete for the symbolic 'BMF' belt.. Check out the fight program below UFC 326 (subject to change).

UFC 326 fight schedule

Charles of the Bronx Holloway promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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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