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Charles Oliveira once again has the chance to clinch a UFC belt. This time, however, the title at stake is the BMF. The 'Blamed Lion' faces Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 at the T-Mobile Arena, in a rematch that promises to excite the audience and crown the 'toughest' fighter in the organization. In addition, four other athletes will represent Brazil at the event.
Eight months after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Ilia Topuria , Charles do Bronx gets a new opportunity to prove he still deserves to be at the top of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). The Brazilian, coming off a victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, will face Max Holloway again in the octagon.
The Hawaiian fighter, in turn, is also looking to secure a rematch against Topuria for the division's undisputed title. To that end, he's putting his BMF title on the line in the main event. In his last fight, Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier at UFC 319.
Brazil in the UFC 326 octagon
Besides Charles do Bronx in the main event, Brazil will be represented in three other fights at UFC 326. In the co-main event, Caio Borralho will try to get back on the winning track against Reinier De Ridder . The Brazilian is coming off a loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Paris and wants to bounce back against the Dutch giant. Representing the Fighting Nerds team, Caio aims for a knockout to reaffirm the team's good form.
In the opening fight of the preliminary card, Gregory Robocop and Brunno Hulk will face off in a rematch that has all the makings of a knockout. In their first encounter, Robocop prevailed by knocking out his opponent in the first round.
Also on the preliminary card, Rafael 'Bipolar' makes his debut in the organization. Meanwhile, Rodolfo Bellato seeks to return to winning ways after a bitter run of form, consisting of a loss, a no-contest, and a draw.
Check out the results of UFC 326
Main Card
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the BMF belt.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Rob Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew Dober defeated Michael Johnson by knockout (punch) at 2:36 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Rodrigues defeated Brunno Hulk by knockout (punch) at 1:47 of round 1.
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Cody Garbrandt defeated Xiao Long by unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alberto Montes defeated Ricky Turcios by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 40 seconds of round 2.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Su Mudaerji defeated Jesus Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Diyar Nurgozhay defeated Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Rodolfo Bellato defeated Luke Fernandez by technical knockout (punches) at 2:42 of Round 1.
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