UFC 326 Results: Holloway Defeats Oliveira in BMF Title Fight

The main event saw a rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt

Mar. 7, 2026 at 9:20pm

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UFC 326 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the main event featuring a rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira for the BMF title. Holloway emerged victorious, defending his title. The card also featured several other exciting matchups, including Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder, Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr., and more.

Why it matters

This event continued the legacy of the BMF title, which was introduced in 2019 to crown the 'Baddest Motherf****r' in the UFC. The main event rematch between Holloway and Oliveira was highly anticipated, as the two first met in 2015 in a bout that ended prematurely due to an injury. Their second clash lived up to the hype, showcasing the skills of two of the UFC's top fighters.

The details

In the main event, Max Holloway successfully defended his BMF title with a unanimous decision victory over Charles Oliveira. The two fighters put on an exciting back-and-forth battle, with Holloway's striking and cardio proving to be the difference. In the co-main event, Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder by split decision in a middleweight clash. The main card was rounded out by wins for Rob Font, Drew Dober, and Gregory Rodrigues.

  • UFC 326 took place on March 7, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The main card started at 9 p.m. ET.

The players

Max Holloway

The reigning BMF champion, known for his elite striking and cardio.

Charles Oliveira

A former UFC lightweight champion, known for his well-rounded skills and submission abilities.

Caio Borralho

A rising middleweight prospect looking to bounce back from a recent loss.

Reinier de Ridder

The former Middleweight and Light Heavyweight champion in ONE Championship, making his UFC debut.

Rob Font

A top-ranked bantamweight contender looking to get back in the win column.

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What they’re saying

“That was a war, but I knew I had to dig deep to defend my BMF title. Oliveira is one tough dude, but I'm the baddest motherf****r in this division.”

— Max Holloway

“I gave it my all, but Holloway was the better man tonight. I'll be back, and next time I'll get that BMF belt.”

— Charles Oliveira

What’s next

The UFC will likely look to book Holloway in another high-profile BMF title defense in the coming months, while Oliveira will aim to work his way back to another shot at the belt.

The takeaway

UFC 326 delivered an exciting main event and several other compelling matchups, further cementing the BMF title as a must-watch attraction in the promotion. Holloway's victory solidifies his status as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.