Breakdown | Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2

An expectedly dominant performance and one that I think helps solidify Charles Oliveira as an all-time great. It wasn't the brawl many expected, but I'm not going to complain about a strategically and tactically perfect fight.

Comments (2)

James Kendrick · March 11, 2026

great work

Cosmo Reverb · March 11, 2026

Great breakdown and reads. We've had to reevaluate Max as a counter-grappler, especially given how much has changed in the sport. Stopping a shot is no longer enough; you either need to deny contact entirely or have a counter-clinch game to break contact. And that's on top of being able to sprawl and limp-leg