Summary
Charles and Holloway face off at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/fullviolence
At UFC 326, an event that takes place this Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), Charles of the Bronx He will be vying for a valuable object he has always coveted: the 'BMF' belt (baddest motherfucker in the company). In the main event, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) will face... Max Holloway, in a highly anticipated and important rematch. As this is the fifth time the symbolic title will be at stake, the team of SUPER FIGHTS He decided to revisit previous duels between professionals known for their bravery.
On one hand, Charles aims to expand his MMA legacy by obtaining a different kind of belt. It's worth highlighting that the Brazilian, in addition to being a former lightweight champion, is also the UFC's all-time leading finisher (17), the fighter with the most wins by stoppage (21), and the record holder for post-event bonuses (21). Holloway, the former featherweight king (up to 65,8 kg), is the only fighter to have defended the 'BMF' title. At UFC 326, the Hawaiian will put the valuable object on the line for the second time.
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Creation and debut of the 'BMF' belt.
Masvidal makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The UFC decided to create the symbolic belt to reward the bravest professionals who enjoy a good fight in 2019. And the protagonists of the emblematic fight that gave rise to the 'BMF' lineage were the bad boys. Jorge masvidal e Nate diaz, members of the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).
At the time, 'Gamebred' impressed in the octagon, opening a cut above his brother's eye. Nick Diaz He won by technical knockout via medical stoppage in the third round. With the victory and being the first owner of the valuable object, Masvidal earned the right to compete for the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg).
Rivalry evenly matched
Gaethje celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
The second fight for the 'BMF' belt took place in 2023 and was the highly anticipated rematch between Dustin poirier e Justin gaethjeTwo of the most decorated and popular lightweight fighters in MMA. And if in 2018 'The Diamond' knocked out his opponent in the fourth round, in the rematch, it was 'The Highlight's' turn to retaliate in the same way, in the second round.
As expected, the athletes gave their all in action. However, Gaethje was more fortunate and knocked Poirier out with a powerful high kick.
Legendary knockout
Holloway celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/brwlrz
It's no exaggeration to say that the greatest moment among all the 'BMF' belt disputes occurred in UFC 300In 2024, Gaethje put his title on the line by facing Holloway, who had made history in the featherweight and lightweight divisions and, for many, was the favorite to win. However, it was 'Blessed' who took advantage of the spotlight at the grand event, starring in a legendary move that went viral and broke the bubble.
Betting on a combination of striking volume, movement, and speed, the Hawaiian bothered 'The Highlight' from start to finish, hurting and shaking him. Tenacious, Gaethje didn't give up and continued the fight, but his bravery came at a price. In the final ten seconds of the fight, Holloway pointed to the center of the octagon, challenging his opponent to a stand-up exchange of punches. Without hesitation, the former interim champion accepted and, after being hit by 'Blessed', fell unconscious with one second remaining, in a moment that became immortalized.
Farewell to the legend.
Poirier focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After knocking out Gaethje, Holloway was chosen by the UFC to be Poirier's opponent in his retirement fight. In July 2025, 'Blessed' went to Louisiana (USA), home of 'The Diamond', ignored his negative record against him (two losses) and shone in the trilogy. The Hawaiian didn't go easy on the veteran and, by winning by unanimous decision, defended the 'BMF' belt for the first time.
Interestingly, in the final stretch of the fight, Holloway repeated the gesture and invited Poirier to a final ten seconds of open exchange. It's true that the home fighter accepted, but after being hit by his opponent and realizing the risk of succumbing in front of his family, friends, and fans, he backed down. With his second impressive victory in a row over a legend, 'Blessed' solidified his position as one of the forces in the lightweight division.
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