Max Holloway breaks his silence and promises a reunion with Charles from the Bronx: 'I will return'

Max Holloway celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The defeat for Charles of the Bronx does not seem to have shaken confidence of Max Holloway. Shortly after being defeated by the Brazilian at UFC 326On this past Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), in the fight for the symbolic 'BMF' belt, the Hawaiian spoke inside the octagon and made it clear that he does not consider his story over. The former champion promised to come back stronger.

In an interview with commentator Joe Rogan, Holloway indicated that he believes in a rematch with the Brazilian in the future. Visibly disappointed with the result, but maintaining a confident demeanor, the Hawaiian stated that he still has much to show within the organization. For the fighter, the defeat represents just another chapter in his MMA career.

"I'll be back. I'm not finished yet. I'm going to see Mr. Oliveira (Charles of the Bronx"Again, of that I am certain," he declared. Max Holloway.

🇧🇷 Max Holloway:

"I ain't done yet. I'm gonna see Mr. Oliveira again, that's for sure." #UFC326pic.twitter.com/ZLxN6Z1hDj

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 8, 2026

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How was the fight between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway at UFC 326?

Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway after the fight. Photo: Reproduction/X

In the main fight of the night, Charles of the Bronx He dominated the fight throughout five rounds. With a solid performance, the São Paulo native relied on grappling, his specialty, landed good elbows and didn't allow his opponent to progress. The Brazilian won by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the symbolic 'BMF' belt. an unprecedented feat in his career and also for Brazilian MMA..

Check out the results of UFC 326

MAIN CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles of the Bronx derrotou Max Holloway by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the BMF belt.

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Caio Borralho derrotou Ridder's Reinier by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Raúl Rosas Jr.. defeated Rob font by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew dober derrotou Michael Johnson by knockout (punch) at 2min36sec of R2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): gregory rodrigues derrotou Bruno Hulk by knockout (punch) at 1:47 of round 1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): cody garbrandt derrotou Xiao Long by unanimous decision of the judges (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alberto Montes defeated Ricky Turcios by submission (triangle choke) at 40 seconds of R2

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Nyamjargal Tumendemberel derrotou cody durden by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Su Mudaerji derrotou Jesus Aguilar by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Diyar Nurgozhay derrotou Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision of the judges (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.