Max Holloway breaks his silence and promises a reunion with Charles from the Bronx: 'I will return'

Max Holloway celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The loss to Charles Oliveira doesn't seem to have shaken Max Holloway's confidence. Shortly after being defeated by the Brazilian at UFC 326On this past Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), in the fight for the symbolic 'BMF' belt, the Hawaiian spoke inside the octagon and made it clear that he does not consider his story over. The former champion promised to come back stronger.

In an interview with commentator Joe Rogan, Holloway indicated that he believes in a rematch with the Brazilian in the future. Visibly disappointed with the result, but maintaining a confident demeanor, the Hawaiian stated that he still has much to show within the organization. For the fighter, the defeat represents just another chapter in his MMA career.

“I’ll be back. I’m not finished yet. I’ll see Mr. Oliveira (Charles do Bronx) again, of that I’m sure,” declared Max Holloway.

🗣️ Max Holloway:

"I ain't done yet. I'm gonna see Mr. Oliveira again, that's for sure." #UFC326pic.twitter.com/ZLxN6Z1hDj

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 8, 2026

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How was the fight between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway at UFC 326?

Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway after the fight. Photo: Reproduction/X

In the main event of the night, Charles do Bronx dominated the fight throughout five rounds. With a solid performance, the São Paulo native relied on his grappling, his specialty, landing good elbows and not allowing his opponent to progress. The Brazilian won by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the symbolic 'BMF' belt. an unprecedented feat in his career and also for Brazilian MMA..

Check out the results of UFC 326

MAIN CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles of the Bronx He defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the BMF belt.

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Rob Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew Dober defeated Michael Johnson by knockout (punch) at 2:36 of round 2.

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): gregory rodrigues derrotou Bruno Hulk by knockout (punch) at 1:47 of round 1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Cody Garbrandt defeated Xiao Long by unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alberto Montes defeated Ricky Turcios by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 40 seconds of round 2.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Su Mudaerji defeated Jesus Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Diyar Nurgozhay defeated Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Rodolfo Bellato defeated Luke Fernandez by technical knockout (punches) at 2:42 of round 1.