The loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 had historic consequences for Max Holloway; understand why.

Charles do Bronx takes Max Holloway down at UFC 326. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

The tough defeat to Charles do Bronx in the main event of UFC 326 did much more than just end Max Holloway 's reign as BMF champion. After almost a decade of being officially recognized as one of the best fighters in the world regardless of division, the Hawaiian left the Ultimate's pound-for-pound ranking after the update last Tuesday (17). Now, the 15th position is occupied by Arman Tsarukyan . The Bludger Lion is 11th.

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One of the most popular and successful names in the organization over the last decade, "The Blessed One" was part of the select group of the world's best for almost ten years. His best ranking came when he reigned in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). At the time, he was considered the fifth-ranked fighter by journalists from various parts of the world who organize the ranking.

🚨📊 Max Holloway was in UFC's pound-for-pound rankings for 3381 days (9+ years)

His highest P4P rank was No.5 when he was on that legendary Featherweight streak.

❌ He was removed this week. pic.twitter.com/Uz8jTKfueo

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) March 18, 2026

During that period, between 2016 and 2019, the Hawaiian defeated names like Anthony Pettis , José Aldo , and Frankie Edgar , in addition to a stellar performance against Brian Ortega . In total, he defended the title three times.

Max Holloway broke the record in a loss to Charles Oliveira.

Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway together after UFC 326. Photo: Reproduction/X

Even with the traumatic defeat, the early morning hours between March 7th and 8th weren't marked solely by difficult moments for Max Holloway . Signed by the UFC since 2012, the Hawaiian has already had the opportunity to compete against the best names of his generation, so the loss against the Brazilian also marked the breaking of a historic record, as reported by SUPER LUTAS even before the event.

After 36 seconds of the fourth round of the fight, Abençoado surpassed Rafael Dos Anjos and became the fighter with the most octagon time in history, with more than eight hours spent, spread across 32 fights in the world's largest MMA organization.

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