Trending Now - Oliveira Triumphs Over Holloway to Secure BMF Championship at UFC 326
WHO:
Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira, UFC, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Caio Borralho, Reinier de Ridder, Raul Rosas Jr., Rob Font
Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira, Conor McGregor, Caio Borralho, Reinier de Ridder, Raul Rosas Jr., Rob Font
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira, Conor McGregor, Caio Borralho, Reinier de Ridder, Raul Rosas Jr., Rob Font
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
Max Holloway (current BMF titleholder)
Charles Oliveira (challenger)
Conor McGregor (commentator)
Caio Borralho (fighter)
Reinier de Ridder (fighter)
Raul Rosas Jr. (fighter)
Rob Font (fighter)
Michael Johnson (fighter)
Drew Dober (fighter)
Gregory Rodrigues (fighter)
Brunno Ferreira (fighter)
Xiao Long (fighter)
Cody Garbrandt (fighter)
Donte Johnson (fighter)
Cody Brundage (fighter)
Alberto Montes (fighter)
Ricky Turcios (fighter)
Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (fighter)
Cody Durden (fighter)
Su Mudaerji (fighter)
Jesús Santos Aguilar (fighter)
Rafael Tobias (fighter)
Diyar Nurgozhay (fighter)
Luke Fernandez (fighter)
Rodolfo Bellato (fighter)
WHAT:
Charles Oliveira won the BMF title by unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the fight 50-45 in his favor.
Oliveira controlled the fight from the outset, landing more strikes and achieving superior positions on the ground.
Holloway was a -235 favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook before the fight.
Oliveira stated, “Max is the toughest guy I’ve ever fought against,” during the post-fight interview.
Raul Rosas Jr. won against Rob Font by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27.
Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 in favor of Borralho.
Drew Dober won by knockout against Michael Johnson at 1:53 of the second round.
Gregory Rodrigues scored a first-round knockout of Brunno Ferreira at 1:47 of their scheduled three-round bout.
Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway to win the BMF title at UFC 326.
Oliveira controlled Holloway for five rounds, utilizing a grappling-heavy strategy.
Oliveira improved his record to 37 wins, 11 losses, and 1 no contest (37-11-1).
Holloway lost for the first time since moving up to lightweight full-time.
Raul Rosas Jr. secured 16 takedowns against Rob Font, setting a new record in three-round men's bantamweight fights.
Oliveira promised to deliver the BMF championship to his mother for her birthday.
Max Holloway defended the BMF title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.
Holloway first won the BMF title at UFC 300 in April 2024 by defeating Justin Gaethje via fifth-round KO.
Holloway successfully defended the BMF title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in July 2025 via unanimous decision.
Charles Oliveira won the BMF title by controlling Holloway for five rounds at UFC 326.
Raul Rosas Jr. achieved a record of 16 takedowns in a three-round men's bantamweight fight against Rob Font.
Rosas Jr. secured over 10 minutes of control time in his fight against Font.
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 is a rematch for the BMF title.
Holloway first won the BMF title at UFC 300 in April 2024 by defeating Justin Gaethje via fifth-round KO.
Holloway successfully defended the BMF title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in July 2025 via unanimous decision.
Oliveira's last fight was against Mateusz Gamrot, which he won by second-round submission in October 2025.
The main event is scheduled for five rounds, while all other bouts are scheduled for three rounds.
The fight card includes Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder and Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Rob Font.
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 is scheduled for March 7, 2026.
The main card starts at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.
Prelims begin at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT.
Early prelims start at 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT.
The main event is scheduled for five rounds; all other bouts are scheduled for three rounds.
Holloway vs. Oliveira is a rematch of their 2015 fight, which ended due to an injury to Oliveira.
Odds for the main event: Max Holloway -220, Charles Oliveira +170.
Predictions for Holloway vs. Oliveira include multiple analysts favoring Holloway to win.
WHERE:
UFC 326 took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC 326 took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC 326 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The main card starts at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, prelims at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, and early prelims at 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT.
UFC 326 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The event will be available on Paramount+ and CBS.
WHEN:
UFC 326 occurred on March 7, 2026.
Oliveira's last fight before UFC 326 was in October 2025 against Mateusz Gamrot.
UFC 326 occurred on March 7, 2026.
The first fight between Holloway and Oliveira took place in 2015.
UFC 326 is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Weigh-ins begin at 9 AM PT on the same day.
UFC 326 is on March 7, 2026.
Weigh-ins begin at 9 AM PT on the same day.
WHY:
Oliveira expressed that he needed to dominate the fight, indicating his motivation to avenge his previous loss to Holloway from 2015.
The fight was a rematch of their 2015 bout, which ended due to an injury to Oliveira.
The BMF title signifies the UFC's most exciting fighter, which Holloway was defending.
The BMF title signifies the UFC's grittiest, most exciting fighter.
The fight is significant for positioning in the competitive lightweight division and for the BMF title.
The fight is significant for positioning in the competitive lightweight division.
The BMF title is on the line, adding prestige to the matchup.
HOW:
Oliveira utilized consistent takedowns and grappling to control Holloway throughout the fight.
Holloway's only success was in submission defense against Oliveira's submission attempts.
The main card of UFC 326 started at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, with prelims beginning at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT and early prelims at 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT.
The event will be available for viewing on Paramount+ and CBS, with special bouts simulcast on CBS.
The event will be broadcasted live on Paramount+ and CBS, with various fight cards and predictions available for viewers.
(UPDATED March 8, 2026 15:52 UTC)
In a stunning display, Charles Oliveira captured the BMF title by unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the fight 50-45 in his favor, as he dominated from the start against Max Holloway, who was a -235 favorite going into the match. Oliveira, who expressed his respect for Holloway by saying he was the toughest opponent he’s ever faced, showcased his skills by landing more strikes and controlling the ground positions throughout the fight. In other bouts, Raul Rosas Jr. and Caio Borralho both won by unanimous decision, while Drew Dober and Gregory Rodrigues secured impressive knockouts in their respective matches.
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(UPDATED March 8, 2026 10:58 UTC)
In a thrilling showdown at UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway to claim the BMF title, showcasing a grappling-heavy strategy that allowed him to control the fight for all five rounds. With this victory, Oliveira improved his record to thirty-seven wins, eleven losses, and one no contest, while Holloway suffered his first loss since fully transitioning to lightweight. Additionally, Raul Rosas Jr. set a new record in three-round men's bantamweight fights by securing sixteen takedowns against Rob Font.
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(UPDATED March 8, 2026 08:59 UTC)
At UFC 326, which took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 7, 2026, Charles Oliveira captured the BMF title from Max Holloway after controlling him for five rounds. Holloway, who first won the title at UFC 300 in April 2024 and defended it successfully against Dustin Poirier in July 2025, faced a tough challenge in this latest bout. In another highlight of the night, Raul Rosas Jr. set a record with 16 takedowns in his fight against Rob Font, achieving over 10 minutes of control time.
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(UPDATED March 7, 2026 23:00 UTC)
This Saturday, March 7, 2026, UFC 326 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a highly anticipated rematch for the BMF title between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Holloway, who first captured the BMF title at UFC 300 in April 2024, successfully defended it against Dustin Poirier last July, while Oliveira is coming off a victory against Mateusz Gamrot by submission last October. The main card kicks off at 9 PM ET and will be available for viewing on Paramount+ and CBS, with additional bouts including Caio Borralho against Reinier de Ridder and Raul Rosas Jr. facing Rob Font.
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Today, UFC 326 features a highly anticipated rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the main card starting at 9 PM ET. This event not only showcases the BMF title but also carries significant implications for the lightweight division, as analysts largely favor Holloway to win, with odds set at Holloway -220 and Oliveira +170. Fans can catch all the action live on Paramount+ and CBS, with early prelims kicking off at 5:30 PM ET.