Undefeated! Charles do Bronx proves he's the king of rematches by dominating Max Holloway at UFC 326; find out why.

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

In his victorious MMA career, which began in 2008, Charles of the Bronx He collects achievements, records, and also revenge. Including, in UFC 326At the event held last Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian proved once again to be the 'King of Rematches'. In the main fight of the attraction, the veteran ignored his underdog status and got his revenge on Max Holloway In an impressive fashion, he won the 'BMF' (Baddest Motherfucker) belt.

With this important victory, Charles remained undefeated in his rematch history. Now, with another emblematic win on his record, the MMA legend has five full revenge victories. Because of this record, the team of... SUPER FIGHTS He detailed the perfect record of the greatest finisher in UFC history, a winner by stoppage and a collector of bonuses.

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Charles' first successful rematch took place in 2015 and was against Nik lentzIn the first encounter that sparked the rivalry, held in 2011, the jiu-jitsu specialist managed to submit the American in the second round. However, because the Brazilian landed an illegal knee strike, his victory was changed to a 'no contest' (fight without result). But, in the second fight, Do Bronx gave him no chance. A natural finisher, the athlete submitted his opponent with a tight guillotine choke, finishing him in the third round.

The second rematch involving Charles had Jim Miller The encounter with his opponent occurred in 2018 and was memorable. In 2010, the Brazilian was submitted by the veteran in the first round with a knee lock, at 1 minute and 59 seconds. Years later, the São Paulo native showed all his evolution and technique in Jiu-Jitsu, submitting the American even faster, in 1 minute and 15 seconds via rear-naked choke.

Interestingly, Charles' third rematch was the trilogy with Lentz in 2019. In fact, the new duel between the athletes was questioned by many due to the difference in skill level. And, in the octagon, the Brazilian proved superior again, knocking out his rival in the second round.

Charles wanted more, and the fourth rematch took place in 2024. In 2021, the Brazilian became the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) by knocking out... Michael chandler In the second round. It's true that, in the first round, the athlete was almost knocked out by the American, but he survived and turned the tables. Upon meeting 'Iron' again in the octagon, Do Bronx shone. Known for his aggressiveness, the veteran presented a strategic approach and dominated his opponent, winning again by unanimous decision.

Charles' fifth and, for now, final rematch tasted even sweeter. Last Saturday, the Brazilian got his revenge on Max Holloway, who defeated him in 2015. On that occasion, in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), the athlete was attacked by the American, suffered an injury and, unable to continue the fight, ended up losing by knockout in the first round, at 1 minute and 39 seconds.

Without rushing, Do Bronx waited for the right moment to settle the score with 'Blessed' and put on a show. Throughout the five rounds, the Brazilian fighter landed numerous takedowns on Max, preventing him from using his striking volume and dominating him on the ground. At the end of the 25 minutes, Charles won by unanimous decision and became the 'BMF' champion, to the shock of many who imagined the fight would be a true battle and not a monologue.

Is a sixth rematch coming soon?

With his second consecutive victory and proudly holding the 'BMF' belt, Charles of the Bronx He's back in the race to compete for the lightweight title again. And, in his quest for the top spot, the Brazilian could face three old acquaintances: Arman Tsarukyan, Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethjeIt's worth noting that the athlete lost the first fight by split decision, was knocked out by the second in the first round, and submitted the third. Since he's undefeated in rematches, Do Bronx would be confident if he faces one of the aforementioned professionals as an opponent.