The rivalry between Charles do Bronx and Max Holloway stayed inside the octagon. After five rounds of battle at UFC 326, this past Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), the Paulista won by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the symbolic 'BMF' belt, an unprecedented feat in his career and also for Brazilian MMA . However, in addition to the duel, the post-fight was marked by an attitude rarely seen in the MMA world.
Even before the fight began, Do Bronx and Holloway had already greeted each other cordially. However, after the rematch ended, still in the octagon, the atmosphere of respect became even more evident. The two fighters called their families and team members to share a special moment. Everyone gathered to take a picture together in the same place that, not long ago, was a battle arena.
Charles and Holloway calling their families.
Okay, that was cute ❤️
— REAL MIL GRAU (@realmilgrauu) March 8, 2026
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With everyone smiling and celebrating the moment, the rivals showed that, despite the competitiveness and the pursuit of victory, respect outside the octagon remains one of the pillars of the sport.
Inside the cage, however, the story was different. Charles do Bronx dominated the fight. Relying on his specialty, grappling, the Brazilian managed to control the action, landed good elbows, and prevented any significant reaction from the Hawaiian.
Check out the results of UFC 326
MAIN CARD
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles do Bronx 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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