On a collision course against Conor McGregor in the main fight of UFC 329, Max Holloway He has the opportunity to avenge one of the most significant defeats of his career more than ten years after his first fight. However, his last loss in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) followed a similar script. Remembering the massacre he suffered against... Charles of the Bronx In an interview with ESPN at UFC 326 last Saturday (4), the Hawaiian gave his opinion on the criticism suffered by the Brazilian, who used his high level in grappling to win by unanimous decision.
When recalling the circumstances of the fight, the Brazilian avoided criticizing the other Brazilian, although he also considered that the strategy adopted by Leão Embaçado deviates from the expectation naturally imagined when watching a duel valid for the symbolic title.
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“You can’t be mad at Charles… this doesn’t align with the (BMF) belt, but it’s still a fight. In my mind, when I think of BMF, I think of certain fights. This wasn’t the fight we had. This proves a point, in the UFC it’s not even about (winning) in this sport. How many times do we see a guy win and they don’t get certain opportunities. You have to win, but you have to win in an exciting way. We’re in the entertainment business,” he stated.
Max Holloway spoke about the loss to Charles Oliveira:
“You can't be mad at Charles… it doesn't line up with the [BMF] belt, but it's still a fight.
In my mind, when I think of BMF I think of certain fights. That wasn't the fight we got.
It proves a point, in the UFC it's not… pic.twitter.com/it40awqGOa
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 4, 2026
Charles Oliveira wants to fight for the belt.
Charles of the Bronx Before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
The latest chapters in the category have greatly favored the plans of the Blurred Lion. In addition to the great victory against Holloway, the Brazilian also witnessed the overcoming of... Justin gaethje against Ilia Topuria in the White House. In this context, he emerges as one of the number one challenger candidates, given the rivalry and history with the Highlight. Despite figures like Arman Tsarukyan e Conor McGregorThe former champion may have another opportunity to reclaim the top spot in MMA's most populous division.
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