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UFC 326 Adds Veteran Lightweights Dober and Johnson to Card
The March 7 event in Las Vegas will feature a matchup between the experienced 155-pound fighters.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The UFC 326 card has been bolstered with the addition of a lightweight bout between veteran fighters Drew Dober and Michael Johnson. The event, headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, will take place on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
Dober and Johnson are long-tenured lightweights in the UFC, bringing a wealth of experience and notable wins to the UFC 326 card. Their matchup adds depth and intrigue to the event, which is headlined by a highly anticipated title fight.
The details
Drew Dober will look to build on his recent third-round TKO victory over Kyle Prepolec when he faces Michael Johnson, who is riding a three-fight winning streak. Dober, a 37-year-old from Nebraska, is tied for eighth on the UFC's all-time knockout list with eight. Johnson, 'The Ultimate Fighter 12' finalist, is 16-15 over the course of his UFC tenure that began in 2010.
- UFC 326 will take place on March 7, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Dober last fought in October 2025, scoring a TKO win over Kyle Prepolec at UFC Vancouver.
The players
Drew Dober
A 37-year-old lightweight fighter from Nebraska who is tied for eighth on the UFC's all-time knockout list with eight. He has notable wins over the likes of Jamie Varner, Terrance McKinney, and Bobby Green.
Michael Johnson
A veteran lightweight fighter who is 'The Ultimate Fighter 12' finalist. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak in the UFC, which he will look to extend against Dober.
Max Holloway
The UFC featherweight champion who will headline UFC 326 in a BMF title fight against Charles Oliveira.
Charles Oliveira
The UFC lightweight champion who will challenge Max Holloway for the BMF title in the UFC 326 main event.
What’s next
UFC 326 will take place on March 7, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, and will air in its entirety on Paramount+.
The takeaway
The addition of veteran lightweights Drew Dober and Michael Johnson to the UFC 326 card adds depth and intrigue to the event, which is already headlined by a highly anticipated title fight. Their matchup showcases the experience and talent of long-tenured UFC fighters.
