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Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 to Headline UFC 326 With BMF Title on the Line

The UFC announced the matchup at its seasonal press conference, with undercard details still pending.

Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Justin Gaethje (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Charles Oliveira (red gloves) reacts after the fight with Arman Tsarukyan (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • UFC 326 is set for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to the promotion.
  • Holloway will defend the UFC’s symbolic BMF belt against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the main event.
  • The pairing is a lightweight rematch of their 2015 meeting, which ended early when Oliveira exited with a neck injury.
  • Holloway retained the BMF title with a unanimous decision over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, while Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot in October.
  • The fight was revealed during the UFC’s seasonal press event as part of its early‑2026 slate, and the remainder of the UFC 326 card has not been announced.