Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira was seen breaking down in tears during an exchange with his father ahead of his BMF title clash against Max Holloway on March 7 at UFC 326.
The footage, captured during the final days of his camp in Brazil before traveling to Las Vegas, shows Oliveira’s father—a man Charles frequently cites as his greatest hero—imploring his son to “be a warrior” and “leave everything in the Octagon” this Saturday. Oliveira’s father has been a staple in his training camps for over a decade. In the video, he is seen holding Charles’ face, reminding him of their humble beginnings and the legacy they’ve built that saw Charles become a lightweight champion by beating Michael Chandler in 2021 at UFC 262.
🥹❤️Charles Oliveira is in tears as his father motivates him to get a victory over Max Holloway at #UFC326:
“The difficulty really comes for us to reach the purpose, son. We have to be very tough.
Nothing was easy for us, so let’s be a warrior one more time.”
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— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) March 4, 2026