Max Holloway apologizes after losing 'BMF' belt to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.

Max Holloway Focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Press release/Facebook/UFC

A few days after a tough defeat for Charles of the BronxThe Hawaiian decided to leave a message on social media. The 'Blessed One', who He lost the 'BMF' belt to the Brazilian via unanimous decision at UFC 326.Last Saturday (7), in Las Vegas, he opened his heart about the highs and lows in his career, acknowledging the negative result.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) and holder of the symbolic 'BMF' title apologized to fans and praised the performance of the 'Blended Lion' in the fight. In a respectful tone, Holloway emphasized that he does not intend to apologize for the defeat and stated that he will continue working to return to the top of the division.

“The highs and the lows. Saturday night was not my night. I apologize to all my family, friends, and fans that I disappointed. Congratulations to (Charles) Oliveira for doing what he knows how to do. He was very respectful, so I only have affection and respect for him. There are no excuses from me, and there never will be. I've been in this situation before and I know the work I need to do to get back to where I want to be. We are far from finished. See you at the top. #blessedexpress,” he wrote. Max Holloway.

The highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Saturday night was not my night. Sorry to all my family, friends and fans that I have let down. Shout out to Olivera for doing his thing. All class so nothing but love to him. No excuses from this side and there will never be. I've… pic.twitter.com/rldqR1cq76

— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) March 10, 2026

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Max Holloway's MMA numbers

Max Holloway in victory for the BMF title in UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

The 34-year-old Hawaiian has a record of 27 wins and nine losses in his professional career. A specialist in boxing, Holloway has become one of the greatest featherweights in history. In the category, the athlete holds several records, such as: most wins (20), winning streak (13), submissions (11) and knockout victories (9).