Overview
- UFC announced at its 2026 seasonal press conference that Max Holloway will defend the BMF belt against Charles Oliveira on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena, streaming on Paramount+.
- Holloway captured the ceremonial title with a knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 and defended it against Dustin Poirier, making this his second defense.
- The pair first fought in 2015 at featherweight, where Holloway won by first-round TKO after Oliveira was forced out by an early injury.
- The lightweight rematch carries clear divisional stakes, with both contenders near the top of the rankings and the winner potentially moving closer to a shot at champion Ilia Topuria.
- The announcement was posted on UFC social channels after a live faceoff at the press event, drawing a mix of excitement and skepticism over a BMF title headlining a numbered card.