UFC veteran Gilbert Burns has defended Charles Oliveira against criticism of his victory over Max Holloway at UFC 326.
Last night, Charles Oliveira shocked many by dominating Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326. He came in with a great game plan and he was able to stick to it thoroughly, taking him down in every round of the fight. He was even able to get the better of Max on the feet, including in the classic ‘point down’ moment in the final seconds of the contest.
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The fight was contested for the BMF title, with Oliveira now being the new champion and holder of the belt. Of course, some wanted to see more striking action, but the Brazilian sensation took away the threat of Holloway’s striking pretty quickly and efficiently.
In a recent tweet, Oliveira’s fellow countryman Gilbert Burns weighed in on some of the criticism that he has been receiving online.
Too many casuals “This suppose be a BMF” shut up! DOMINATION BY @CharlesDoBronxs this is MMA
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) March 8, 2026
Burns defends Oliveira after UFC 326
“Too many casuals “This suppose be a BMF” shut up! DOMINATION BY @CharlesDoBronxs this is MMA”
While this is a debate that will likely be ongoing in the next few days, there’s no denying that it’s great to see ‘Do Bronx’ get his flowers after a performance that very few people saw coming. Who knows, maybe they will run it back one day with the series locked at 1-1.
What did you make of Oliveira’s performance in the main event of UFC 326? Who would you like to see him defend the belt against next? Let us know your thoughts on this and the rest of the event as a whole in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!