Oliveira Claims UFC BMF Title Over Holloway

Middleweight Borralho and bantamweight Rosas Jr. also earn wins at UFC 326

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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In the main event of UFC 326 in Las Vegas, Charles Oliveira used his world-class jiu-jitsu to defeat Max Holloway and claim the UFC's BMF title. Elsewhere on the card, middleweight Caio Borralho earned a unanimous decision victory over Reinier de Ridder, while 21-year-old bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. continued his ascent with a win over Rob Font.

Why it matters

Oliveira's win puts a new champion in the BMF title picture, though the lackluster nature of the fight leaves both him and Holloway in an awkward position for future matchmaking. Meanwhile, Borralho and Rosas Jr. are two of the UFC's rising stars, with the potential for big fights ahead in their respective divisions.

The details

In the main event, Oliveira relied on his world-class grappling to neutralize the striking of Holloway and claim the BMF title. The fight was not as exciting as some had hoped, but it still represents a significant accomplishment for Oliveira. In the co-main event, Borralho bounced back from his first UFC loss with a decision win over de Ridder, putting himself back in the title contender conversation at middleweight. And the 21-year-old Rosas Jr. continued his impressive start to his UFC career, dominating veteran Rob Font to earn another unanimous decision victory.

  • UFC 326 took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Charles Oliveira

The Brazilian fighter is one of the most entertaining in UFC history and now holds the BMF title after his win over Max Holloway.

Max Holloway

The former UFC featherweight champion moved up to lightweight to challenge for the BMF title, but came up short against Oliveira.

Caio Borralho

The Brazilian middleweight earned a unanimous decision victory over Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326, putting himself back in title contention.

Raul Rosas Jr.

At just 21 years old, Rosas Jr. continued his impressive start to his UFC career with a dominant win over veteran Rob Font in the bantamweight division.

Reinier de Ridder

The Dutch middleweight suffered a loss to Borralho, putting a dent in his title aspirations.

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What they’re saying

“Watching him fight smart could actually be considered a real treat, if you think about it.”

— Brett Okamoto, ESPN MMA Writer (ESPN)

“Even if it feels a little off, Holloway is willing to defend his spot against anyone.”

— Brett Okamoto, ESPN MMA Writer (ESPN)

What’s next

With Oliveira now holding the BMF title, the UFC will likely look to book him in a high-profile fight against a fellow star like Conor McGregor. Meanwhile, Borralho and Rosas Jr. will continue to climb the ranks in their respective divisions, with potential title shots on the horizon.

The takeaway

UFC 326 showcased the talent and depth of the promotion's roster, with Oliveira, Borralho, and Rosas Jr. all earning impressive victories. While the main event may have lacked excitement, the event as a whole demonstrated the UFC's ability to develop and promote its next generation of stars.