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Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira Rematch to Headline UFC 326 for BMF Title

The UFC announced the matchup at its seasonal "It’s On" press conference.

Overview

  • The bout is scheduled for March 7, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the UFC 326 main event.
  • Holloway will defend the BMF belt in a lightweight contest between two former division champions.
  • Their first meeting in 2015 ended early after Oliveira sustained a neck injury, setting the stage for a long-awaited rematch.
  • Recent results: Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision in July, and Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot in October.
  • Additional UFC 326 fights have not been revealed as the promotion rolls out its early-2026 slate alongside a new media-rights partnership with Paramount.