All or nothing? Understand the importance of UFC 326 in Charles do Bronx's career.

Charles of the Bronx after victory in UFC 289. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Charles of the Bronx He may be very close to regaining the top spot in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) or, definitively, ending his career in the sport. The Brazilian will face off against... Max Holloway in the main fight of UFC 326, in a duel valid for the 'BMF' belt. For the 'Blurred Lion', the confrontation also represents a possible passport to the dispute for the division's linear belt, or even to retirement.
It's no secret that Charles' main motivation for continuing to fight is the conviction that he can still be UFC champion. In an appearance on the 'Overdogs Brasil' podcast, before his fight against Ilia...

Topuria, Do Bronx, revealed that he will continue competing as long as he maintains his passion for what he does. Unlike the beginning of his career, he states that today he no longer fights out of financial necessity, but out of love for the sport.

“As long as I feel like it, I’ll keep doing it. I like it, I feel alive. When it takes too long to schedule my fight, I get anxious. Today, thank God, it’s not about the money anymore. I live well, I have a wonderful family. In the past, money was a necessity,” he said from the Bronx.

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However, in an interview with 'Full Violence', the troubled Lion admitted that the emotional impact of the knockout loss was significant. Ilia Topuria, in June 2025, in UFC 317This was a decisive factor during a moment of doubt. According to the fighter, the feeling after the setback was one of a job well done 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.

If it suffers another defeat, this time to Max Holloway No. UFC 326However, the scenario could become even more complicated. Given the current state of the division, Charles' chances of fighting for the title again would drop drastically, and consequently, the possibility of him retiring would gain traction.

If he doesn't have his arm raised, the Brazilian could fall to the back of the pack in the title race. Ahead of him would be Holloway and... Arman Tsarukyan, both with victories over him, in addition to the champion Ilia Topuria, which has also already surpassed the Paulista team.

Charles Oliveira could jump the queue and fight for the UFC belt.

C. Do Bronx displays the belt won after the knockout over M. Chandler in the UFC 262. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

If a defeat can mean the end, a victory can bring things back. Charles of the Bronx very close to the dream of regaining the belt. With Ilia Topuria aligned to face Justin gaethje In a unification bout between the linear and interim belts, the Brazilian would basically have... Arman Tsarukyan as a direct competitor in the race for the title.

The Armenian, however, is experiencing a turbulent time behind the scenes with Dana White and, according to the UFC president, is temporarily out of the running for the belt. until proving that he deserves another chance.In this scenario, a triumph in UFC 326 This could put Do Bronx back in the center of the fight for the top spot in the lightweight division.

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

Holloway and Charles face off at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Although the Brazilian fans are confident, Charles of the Bronx appears as an underdog among bettors for the match in UFC 326. According to the Stake The Paulista player 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.

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