UFC Legends Holloway and Oliveira Face Off Ahead of BMF Title Bout

The two octagon icons will meet in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 326 in Las Vegas.

Mar. 6, 2026 at 1:51am

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Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, two of the UFC's most iconic fighters, faced off at the pre-fight press conference for their upcoming BMF title bout at UFC 326 in Las Vegas. The pair first met in 2015, with Holloway winning by TKO after Oliveira suffered an early injury. Now, years later, they will compete for the prestigious BMF (Baddest Motherf****r) championship in what is just the fifth such title fight in UFC history.

Why it matters

Holloway and Oliveira are both revered figures in the UFC, with devoted fan bases and storied careers. Their rematch for the BMF title, which honors the promotion's toughest and most entertaining fighters, is a highly anticipated clash between two of the sport's all-time greats.

The details

The UFC 326 main event will see Holloway (27-8 MMA, 23-8 UFC) defend his BMF title against Oliveira (36-11 MMA, 24-11 UFC) in a rematch of their 2015 fight, which Holloway won by TKO after Oliveira suffered an early injury. Since that first meeting, both men have become iconic figures in the UFC, cementing their legacies as two of the promotion's all-time best.

  • The UFC 326 event will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Holloway and Oliveira faced off at the pre-fight press conference on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Max Holloway

A former UFC featherweight champion and one of the promotion's most popular and accomplished fighters.

Charles Oliveira

A former UFC lightweight champion and one of the most respected veterans in the promotion, known for his exciting fighting style.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a fight for the ages. Holloway and Oliveira are two of the greatest to ever do it, and they're going to put on a show for the fans.”

— Dana White, UFC President

What’s next

The winner of the Holloway-Oliveira fight will likely go on to face the winner of the UFC 326 co-main event, which features a lightweight title bout between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated rematch between UFC legends Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira for the prestigious BMF title is a must-see event for any MMA fan, as two of the sport's all-time greats collide in a fight that is sure to deliver non-stop action and drama.