Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje, Tom Aspinall and Charles Oliveira (Photo by Imagn Images)

Tom Aspinall Issues Caution to Charles Oliveira After Justin Gaethje’s Viral Holloway Moment

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Pavan Sharma | Last updated Mar 5, 2026 3:08 PM ET

The UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, was struggling to come back in the UFC after his eye surgery. However, now he hints at a comeback as his eye heals. Making his return news and talking about the upcoming BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, Aspinall warns Oliveira before the fight.

The heavyweight champion says that the Hawaiian fighter is very dangerous when he points to the ground during the last 10 seconds of the last round. Pointing to the ground is an iconic style of Holloway, but Aspinall says that Oliveira should not get into this situation. Talking about the BMF title fight in his recent video, the English fighter said:

“We don’t wanna see the last 10 seconds madness from Oliveira. After seeing what happened to poor Justin Gaethje in Vegas, nobody else should have to suffer that same fate, especially not Charles Oliveira.”

Tom Aspinall doesn’t want Charles Oliveira to fall into Max Holloway’s last 10-second trap. #UFC326

"We don't wanna see the last 10 seconds madness from Oliveira. After seeing what happened to poor Justin Gaethje in Vegas, nobody else should have to suffer that same fate,… pic.twitter.com/1mK7qwPyXx
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 5, 2026

The heavyweight champion also mentioned how brutal Holloway can be in the last 10 seconds, as previously he has knocked out Justin Gaethje and given trouble to Dustin Poirier. Fans will wait to see what Oliveira can do if the fight goes to the last 10 seconds.

Alexander Volkanovski Questions Whether Max Holloway Is Still in His Prime

Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway (Photo by Imagn Images)

Alexander Volkanovski has questioned whether Max Holloway still has the same legendary durability ahead of his next fight. Volkanovski questions the chin of Holloway as he previously suffered a brutal knockout against Ilia Topuria. Now he is set to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. The featherweight champion says:

“Is his chin exactly the same? I don’t know. I know it used to be a granite chin. I think his skills are in his prime, but maybe there are other bits that have just declined a little bit, so it would be hard to say he’s in his prime.”

Alexander Volkanovski questions whether Max Holloway is still in his prime. ❓

"Is his chin exactly the same? I don’t know. I know it used to be a granite chin. I think his skills are in his prime, but maybe there are other bits that have just declined a little bit, so it… pic.twitter.com/MASUAEc0Fq
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 3, 2026

Volkanovski pointed out that Holloway’s famous chin may not be the same anymore. Volkanovski admitted Holloway’s skills still look elite but suggested some physical attributes might have declined slightly. At 34, many fans believe Holloway looks strong at lightweight after beating Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Fans will have to wait to see how he will fight against Oliveira.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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