Holloway Teases Submission Gambit for Oliveira Rematch Headlining UFC 326
The BMF champion casts the March 7 Las Vegas bout as a step toward another shot at Ilia Topuria.
Overview
- Max Holloway defends the BMF title against Charles Oliveira in the UFC 326 main event on March 7 in Las Vegas.
- Holloway said a true “BMF” move would be to try to submit Oliveira, acknowledging his coaches would disapprove.
- Oliveira holds the UFC record for most submission wins, highlighting the risk in any ground-focused approach by Holloway.
- Training clips circulating online show Oliveira drilling stand-up sequences tied to Holloway’s point-down moments, prompting discussion about a striking-heavy game plan.
- Holloway, who moved to lightweight after losing to Topuria at featherweight, says a statement win over Oliveira could set up a rematch for the undisputed title.