Five reasons to watch UFC 326, featuring Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway 2 for the BMF title.

Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The big day has finally arrived. Charles of the Bronx, one of the most beloved fighters by fans, seeks an unprecedented title in his already celebrated career. In UFC 326, an event that takes place this Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), the veteran faces Max HollowayFor the second time in his career, he will be in the main event and aims not only to even the rivalry, but also to win the 'BMF' (baddest motherfucker) belt.

But anyone who thinks that is mistaken. UFC 326 The only highlight is the rematch between the MMA legends, valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). In total, the event consists of 12 fights. Besides Do Bronx, the 'Brazilian Squad' will be represented by five other professionals.

The main card contains Bruno Hulk, Caio Borralho, and Gregory Robocop, all top middleweight fighters (up to 83,9 kg). In the preliminary round, Rafael Bipolar and Rodolfo Bellato They compete in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). To get into the spirit, the team of SUPER FIGHTS selected five reasons to follow the show.

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1) Charles do Bronx, BMF champion?

Charles and Holloway face off to promote their UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/fullviolence

After becoming the UFC lightweight champion, Charles of the Bronx He simply became obsessed with the title 'BMF' and expressed a desire to own the valuable item more than once. With Max Holloway winning the belt by delivering a historic knockout in Justin gaethje and defending her against Dustin poirierThe fight was set. With the athletes' approval, the company made the bout official, to the delight of the fans.

The interesting thing is that this will be the fifth time the 'BMF' belt will be at stake, precisely in a rematch between the athletes. In the first fight, held in 2015 in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), the Brazilian came out worse. In just over a minute, Charles was hit and, due to the injury, was unable to continue competing. Now, in 2026, the American will face the veteran again in the lightweight division.

For the rematch, Charles guarantees he's strengthened in all aspects of the game. Even being the greatest finisher in UFC history, the athlete stated that his intention isn't just to take 'Blessed' to the ground. Confident in his improved striking, the Brazilian assures that he has the ability to knock out the Hawaiian striker.

Despite his experience, Do Bronx is considered an underdog by the bookmakers, but this status doesn't faze him. After all, the veteran has achieved most of his notable victories as the underdog. In any case, the MMA community expects the rematch between Charles and Holloway to be a war worthy of the tough-guy status they both possess.

2) Is Caio Borralho recovering?

Borralho promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Featured by the 'Fighting Nerds' academy. Caio Borralho He is focused on recovering in the UFC. In September, the Brazilian was no match for Nassourdine Imavov, suffered a points defeat, thus experiencing his first loss with the company. Now, the athlete will face Ridder's Reinier, who also lost his undefeated record in the octagon in his last appearance, to Brendan allen.

It's true that the setback suffered by Borralho was tough and took him out of contention for the middleweight title, but his confidence remains unshaken. In fact, the athlete clings to the track record of his friends. Like Carlos Prates, Jean Silva Mauricio Ruffy bounced back after losing for the first time in the UFC, and 'The Natural' is betting on a knockout victory. In fact, his prediction is a knockout win..

3) Brazilians at war

Robocop and Hulk have a tense face-off at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

If the main fight between Charles and Holloway is a rematch, the duel between Bruno Hulk e Gregory Robocop, which opens the main card of the UFC 326It's also a reunion. And the atmosphere among Brazilians regarding the new commitment is so tense that there was even an argument. 

In their first encounter, held in 2023, Hulk surprised everyone in his UFC debut by knocking out Robocop in the first round. Since then, both athletes have finally broken into the top 15 of the middleweight division. 

Visibly bothered by the knockout he suffered, Gregory challenged his opponent to do the same on Saturday and promised revenge. Brunno, on the other hand, pointed out that his opponent didn't last a round and guaranteed he was ready to win again. Given the aggressive and powerful nature of both athletes, the fight is likely to be exciting..

4) Veterans in an explosive duel

Dober and Johnson face off to promote their UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Also on the main card, the confrontation between Drew dober e Michael Johnson, valid for lightweights, has everything to brighten up the UFC 326This is due to the veterans' aggressive style. Long-time members of the company, these athletes are striking specialists and don't shy away from a good fight. And the numbers prove their quality.

Dober is the all-time leading knockout artist in UFC lightweight history (10 times). Johnson, in turn, is tied with Melvin Guillard for the most knockdowns in the division (13 times). Therefore, given the high level of striking both fighters possess, this fight has all the makings of a spectacular event.

5) End of the line for the former champion?

Garbrandt promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

At its peak, cody garbrandt He was feared in striking exchanges and delivered one of the best performances by an MMA fighter. In 2016, the athlete simply dethroned... Dominick Cruz He even danced in the octagon, becoming the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) undefeated. However, it only took 'No Love' losing his undefeated record to his rival. TJ Dillashaw And the rematch, both by knockout, was what caused his career to fall apart.

Since 2017, Garbrandt has only three wins against seven losses. The American's poor run is so severe that, even with his status as a former champion, he is no longer in the top 15 of the bantamweight division and has been fighting on the preliminary cards of events. Now, the veteran arrives under pressure for the... UFC 326With two consecutive setbacks, 'No Love' needs to overcome Xiao Long if you still want to have a future in the league.