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  • “Shockingly Bad Fight” – Charles Oliveira Captures BMF Title

    “Shockingly Bad Fight” – Charles Oliveira Captures BMF Title

    A back-and-forth battle that many hoped for did not come to fruition; instead, Charles Oliveira put on one of the most dominating performances of his career.

    Oliveira scored a dominant unanimous decision over Max Holloway to claim the BMF belt in the main event of UFC 326.

    Holloway and Oliveira went at it right away, and Oliveira found the forward pressure quickly, pressing Holloway to the fence and easily landing a takedown. Oliveira got to Holloway’s back as he tried to stand, locking in a tight choke, though Holloway managed to fend it off. Holloway had to fend off a face crank in the round’s final minute as well.

    Oliveira did some trading with Holloway during the first minute of round two, but he quickly got the fight back to the mat, threatening another choke and landing some strong elbows during the round.

    Oliveira continued to find the mat in the third and fourth rounds, with Holloway landing nothing of significance.

    After a little bit of trading to start the fifth, it was Holloway who was the one to find the mat, scoring a takedown on Oliveira. The fight got back to the feet, and Oliveira got another takedown, sealing the fate of the BMF title.

    Holloway got back to his feet and the two traded in the Octagon at the end of the fight, but it was all too late. Oliveira swept the scorecards.

    Charles Oliveira Dominates Max Holloway To Win BMF Title At UFC 326

    Oliviera claimed the lightweight title at UFC 262. He retained the gold against Poirier but lost the title on the scales. He entered this fight 3-3 in his last six, most recently submitting Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in October.

    Holloway, the former featherweight champion, initially won the BMF title by knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He then became the first to retain the title when he defeated Poirier at UFC 318.

  • “We Got Some Work To Do” – Caio Borralho Bests Reinier de Ridder

    “We Got Some Work To Do” – Caio Borralho Bests Reinier de Ridder

    Caio Borralho remains in the middleweight title picture and is looking for former champion Dricus Du Plessis next, following his win over Reinier de Ridder in the UFC 326 co-main event.

    Borralho connected with a strong shot in the opening seconds of the bout, setting off a competitive first round. Both men had their fair share of striking, but Borralho had more activity and landed more.

    De Ridder found success in the second round, utilizing the clinch and his grappling efforts to limit Borralho’s offense while landing inside strikes of his own. Borralho finally seemed to get back control at the start of the third, landing a power shot and scoring a takedown.

    Borralho fatigued late in the fight, but he did enough to sweep the judges’ cards and earn the win.

    Caio Borralho Scores Decision Win In Middleweight Co-Main Event At UFC 326

    Borralho rebounds from his UFC Paris loss to Nassourdine Imavov in September, which marked his first loss in the Octagon.

    After starting his UFC tenure 4-0, including a win over former champion Robert Whittaker, de Ridder, the former two-weight ONE Championship champion, has now lost two straight. He was bested by Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver in October.

  • “Barely Any Damage” – Raul Rosas Jr. Decisions Rob Font

    “Barely Any Damage” – Raul Rosas Jr. Decisions Rob Font

    Raul Rosas Jr.’s grappling ended up being enough to outwork Rob Font and his striking focus, as Rosas picked up the decision win at UFC 326.

    Font found success early with his jab, as his boxing brought Font out to a strong start. But Rosas scored multiple takedowns during the round, slowly taking momentum as the round went on.

    Rosas continued to use that strategy to success, repeatedly landing takedowns on Font and dominating with top position. Rosas also fought off submission attempts from Font.

    Rosas swept the scorecards for a dominant decision victory.

    Raul Rosas Jr. Scores Decision Over Rob Font At UFC 326

    Rosas is now 6-1 in the UFC and on a five-fight win streak.

    Font has now lost four of six and five of his last eight.

  • VIDEO: Drew Dober Puts Away Michael Johnson At UFC 326

    VIDEO: Drew Dober Puts Away Michael Johnson At UFC 326

    Drew Dober added to his lightweight track record in the UFC at UFC 326, putting away Michael Johnson with a solid left hand.

    Dober tried to get things going early with his leg kicks, though Johnson landed a strong right hand to the side of his head and clipped him again late in the first round.

    Dober, however, needed just one left hand a couple of minutes into the second round to put Johnson stiff on the mat.

    Drew Dober KOs Michael Johnson At UFC 326

    The fight faced a lot of attention prior to the contest. Dober went from a +120 underdog to a -220 favorite in an extreme swing over the course of approximately 24 hours. FanDuel and DraftKings both locked the fight from bets in the hours leading up to UFC 326.

    Dober has now scored back-to-back finishes after previously going on a stretch where he lost four of five. Dober is now 29-15 (1 NC) in his MMA career.

    Johnson entered this fight on a three-fight win streak and with four wins in his previous five.

  • Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 1 Earns UFC Hall of Fame Spot

    Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 1 Earns UFC Hall of Fame Spot

    One of the greatest fights in the history of women’s MMA, if not the greatest fight in the history of women’s MMA, now has its rightful place in the UFC Hall of Fame.

    The UFC 248 women’s strawweight championship contest between Weili Zhang and Joanna Jedrzejczyk has been announced as the newest inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2026, as part of its Fight Wing.

    The announcement was made during the UFC 326 broadcast. It marks the first women’s fight to be honored in the UFC Hall of Fame.

    Over five rounds, the two women clashed relentlessly, putting on jaw-dropping striking displays against one another. Jedrzejczyk displayed strong combinations, while Zhang found great success with her powerful punching.

    Neither fighter appeared to slow down their momentum, and nearly all five rounds could have fallen either fighters’ way. Jedrzejczyk sported a massive hematoma on her head by the fight’s end, but the two went pillar to post, back-and-forth for a full 25 minutes.

    Zhang earned the decision win, but both women were seen as winners after the fight, which earned 2020’s Fight of the Year honors.

    This is Jedrzejczyk’s second UFC Hall of Fame induction, being named an individual entrant inducted into the Modern Wing in 2024.

    The fight joins Dominick Cruz in the UFC Hall of Fame’s 2026 class.

  • VIDEO: Gregory Rodrigues Scores One-Punch KO At UFC 326

    VIDEO: Gregory Rodrigues Scores One-Punch KO At UFC 326

    They say all it takes is one shot in MMA, and that perfectly summed up the performance of Gregory Rodrigues at UFC 326, needing just one punch to defeat Brunno Ferreira.

    Rodrigues stayed patient, waiting for the opportunity to strike. In fact, neither man threw any punches in the first minute.

    In the second minute, however, “Robocop” landed one short right hand to put Ferreira into oblivion.

    Gregory Rodrigues Needs Just One Punch To Put Out Brunno Ferreira In Rematch At UFC 326

    This was a rematch from their fight at UFC 283, which saw Ferreira knock out Rodrigues in the first round.

    Rodrigues has won eight of his last 10, and he’s 6-1 since the loss to Ferreira. He’s won three straight, which includes a win over Roman Kopylov and his highlight knockout of Jack Hermansson.

    Ferreira is 5-3 since defeating Rodrigues, and this loss snaps a three-fight losing skid.

  • “A Weird Fight” – Cody Garbrandt Takes Decision At UFC 326

    “A Weird Fight” – Cody Garbrandt Takes Decision At UFC 326

    In one of the most bizarre fights in UFC history, Cody Garbrandt managed to defeat Xiao Long by decision after Long lost two points during the fight.

    Both men had their moments in the first. Long dazed Garbrandt with a solid head kick, while Garbrandt landed a strong shot of his own and appeared to be landing the more strategic shots. Long controlled the second round, but the third round was where the real story took place.

    After already landing a low blow on Garbrandt, Long landed a hard knee to the groin early in the third, causing Garbrandt to puke in the middle of the Octagon. A fire seemed to be lit under Garbrandt after that, but he was hit with another knee to the groin.

    The incidents caused Long to lose two points, and despite taunting for a Max Holloway-style slugfest, Long ended up losing the third round, losing on all three judges’ scorecards.

    Xiao Long Loses Two Points, Drops Decision To Cody Garbrandt At UFC 326

    Garbrandt rebounds from back-to-back losses to Deiveson Figueiredo and Raoni Barcelos.

    Long has now lost three of his last four fights.

  • “Pure Check-Cashing Performance” – Johnson Defeats Brundage

    “Pure Check-Cashing Performance” – Johnson Defeats Brundage

    It wasn’t a popular fight, but Donte Johnson will be the answer to an important trivia question — who scored the victory in the first-ever UFC fight to broadcast on CBS.

    Johnson scored a victory over Cody Brundage in their UFC 326 prelim bout — the first bout to air in a two-hour block that was simulcast on both Paramount+ and CBS.

    Brundage controlled the action during the first round, catching Johnson coming in wildly with a power strike and countering with a takedown. Brundage was clearly dominant with positioning on the ground and was more accurate with his striking.

    Johnson was ready for Brundage’s ground game in the second, stuffing the takedown attempt. Johnson controlled the action in the second with strikes on the ground, as well as threatening a choke at one point.

    After a close third round, all three judges scored the bout 29-28, with two judges giving the bout to Johnson.

    Donte Johnson Defeats Cody Brundage In First UFC Bout On CBS At UFC 326

    Johnson moves to 8-0, and he is 2-0 in the UFC since earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. He made his UFC debut in November, finishing Sedriques Dumas.

    Brundage now falls to 11-9-1. He has lost three straight and is 1-4-1 (1 NC) in his last seven fights.

  • VIDEO: Rodolfo Bellato Gets Comeback Stunner To Start UFC 326

    VIDEO: Rodolfo Bellato Gets Comeback Stunner To Start UFC 326

    A highly successful UFC debut for Luke Fernandez turned absolutely sour with one shot, as Rodolfo Bellato scored a needed first-round finish to kick off the night at UFC 326.

    Fernandez came out with forward pressure, pushing Bellato to the fence and landing a number of shots. Within the first couple of minutes, Fernandez had outlanded Bellato in head strikes 19-1.

    But then, about halfway through the round’s allotted time, Bellato clipped Fernandez with a short left hook that connected on the chin. Fernandez dropped to the mat, and Bellato landed some devastating follow-up shots until the referee stepped in.

    Rodolfo Bellato Scores Comeback TKO Of Luke Fernandez At UFC 326

    This is Bellato’s first win since his finish of Ihor Potieria in December 2023. Bellato is now 1-1-1 (1 NC) in his last four.

    Fernandez suffers his first career loss in this one, falling to 6-1. This marked his UFC debut after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series this past autumn. Fernandez earned the contract with a 15-second finish of Rafael Pergentino.

  • UFC 326 Results: Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC 326 Results: Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC 326 results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature Max Holloway defending the BMF championship against Charles Oliveira. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Holloway vs Oliveira 2: BMF Title Fight

    Holloway and Oliveira first met back in August 2015, when the two were competing in the featherweight division. The fight came to a sudden, anti-climatic end in Holloway’s favor after just 99 seconds due to Oliveira suffering a neck injury.

    Holloway went on to become one of the UFC’s greatest featherweights and a former champion, and now he’s claimed the BMF moniker at 155. Holloway won the BMF title with his famed highlight knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He then became the first UFC fighter to retain the BMF title when he defeated Dustin Poirier in their UFC 318 trilogy bout.

    Oliveira, meanwhile, found his own championship success at lightweight. He, however, is just 3-3 since losing the championship. This marks Oliveira’s first fight since his submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in October.

    The co-main event will feature a notable middleweight contenders battle, as Caio Borralho takes on Reinier de Ridder.

    Borralho was on a 17-fight unbeaten streak, gaining massive momentum since debuting with the UFC off his 2021 performance on Dana White’s Contender Series. Borralho, however, lost to Nassourdine Imavov in a title eliminator at UFC Paris.

    RDR, the former two-weight ONE Championship champion, impressed with wins over Gerald Meerschaert, Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal, and Robert Whittaker before suffering a loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver in October.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from UFC 326!

    How to Watch UFC 326

    • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
    • Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Streaming: Paramount+ , CBS (8pm ET – 10pm ET [last hour of prelims and first hour of main card])
    • Prelims: 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
    • Late Prelims: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
    • Main Card: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

    UFC 326 Quick Results

    • Main Event: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira — Oliveira def. Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45 x3)
    • Co-Main: Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder — Borralho def. RDR via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
    • Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. — Rosas Jr. def. Font via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
    • Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson — Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson via TKO (Rd. 2, 1:53)
    • Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira — Rodrigues def. Ferreira via KO (Rd. 1, 1:47)

    UFC 326 Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5:30 PM ET)

    Light Heavyweight: Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato

    Result: Rodolfo Bellato def. Luke Fernandez via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:42)

    Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias vs. Diyar Nurgozhay

    Result: Diyar Nurgozhay def. Rafael Tobias via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

    Flyweight: Sumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar

    Result: Sumudaerji def. Jesus Aguilar via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 7 PM ET [CBS 8 PM – 9 PM ET])

    Flyweight: Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

    Result: Nyamjargal Tumendemberel def. Cody Durden via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Featherweight: Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes

    Result: Alberto Montes def. Ricky Turcios via submission (Anaconda choke) (Rd. 2, 0:40)

    Middleweight: Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage

    Result: Donte Johnson def. Cody Brundage via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)

    Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long

    Result: Cody Garbrandt def. Xiao Long via unanimous decision (28-27 x3)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 9 PM ET [CBS 9 PM – 10 PM ET])

    Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira

    Result: Gregory Rodrigues def. Brunno Ferreira via KO (Rd. 1, 1:47)

    Lightweight: Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson

    Result: Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson via TKO (Rd. 2, 1:53)

    Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.

    Result: Raul Rosas Jr. def. Rob Font via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Middleweight: Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder

    Result: Caio Borralho def. Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Lightweight: BMF Championship: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira

    Result: Charles Oliveira def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45 x3)

  • UFC 326 Odds, Picks & Best Bets: Predictions for Every Fight on the Card

    UFC 326 Odds, Picks & Best Bets: Predictions for Every Fight on the Card

    UFC 326 is hours away, and we’re that much closer to the highly-anticipated showdown for the BMF title featuring two of the UFC’s most popular athletes. Get the latest betting odds and best bets from MMANews!

    In the main event of UFC 326, Max Holloway puts the BMF title on the line against Charles Oliveira.

    Holloway, a former featherweight champion, claimed that symbolic belt with his highlight performance against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He then became the first in UFC history to retain the championship by defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 318.

    Oliveira, the former lightweight champion, comes into this contest off a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in October.

    The co-main event will be a middleweight battle that features Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder. Both men are coming off losses, to Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen, respectively, and trying to stay relevant in the UFC middleweight title picture.

    Other fights scheduled for the main card include a bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Raul Rosas Jr., a lightweight contest featuring Drew Dober and Michael Johnson, and a middleweight matchup featuring Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira.

    On top of that, UFC 326 will be the first to get a live spotlight on CBS, with the network broadcasting the final hour of the prelims and the first hour of the main card.

    UFC 326 Betting Odds

    Here are the latest betting odds for UFC 326, as of 2:30pm ET, courtesy of DraftKings:

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5:30 PM ET)

    Light Heavyweight: Luke Fernandez (-218) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (+180)
    Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias (-180) vs. Diyar Nurgozhay (+150)
    Flyweight: Sumudaerji (-218) vs. Jesus Aguilar (+180)

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 7 PM ET [CBS 8 PM – 9 PM ET])

    Flyweight: Cody Durden (+142) vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (-170)
    Featherweight: Ricky Turcios (+154) vs. Alberto Montes (-185)
    Middleweight: Donte Johnson (-900) vs. Cody Brundage(+600)
    Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt (+136) vs. Xiao Long (-162)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 9 PM ET [CBS 9 PM – 10 PM ET])

    Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues (-162) vs. Brunno Ferreira (+136)
    Lightweight: Drew Dober (-130) vs. Michael Johnson (+110)
    Bantamweight: Rob Font (+220) vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (-270)
    Middleweight: Caio Borralho (-250) vs. Reinier de Ridder (+205)
    Lightweight: BMF Championship: Max Holloway (-215) vs. Charles Oliveira (+165)

    UFC 326 Predictions & Best Bets

    Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira: Oliveira should have the grappling advantage in this one, but how much of it will he actually use? He’s been focusing on his striking during training, but the more he has stand-and-bang trade-offs with Holloway, the more risky it’s going to get for him. Holloway should win this matchup, but Oliveira shouldn’t be counted out completely — and that should be reflected in this fight’s best bet. (Prediction: Holloway) (Best Bet: Over 2.5 rounds [-130]

    Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder: Both of these men need a win, and I fully expect RdR to try and use his grappling to take control of this fight from up top. Borralho is the better of the two when it comes to striking; however, even if the fight goes to the ground, Borralho might be the more well-rounded fighter, and that gives trouble to de Ridder. I wouldn’t rule de Ridder out, but Borralho feels the more comfortable fighter when selecting a winner. (Prediction: Borralho) (Best Bet: Fight goes the distance [-150])

    Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.: This is going to be a true test for Rosas Jr. Font might have losses in three of his last five and four of his last eight, but he’s a tough and durable fighter. He’s the level of competition Rosas has never faced before. Rosas won’t finish Font, but in this striker vs. grappler matchup, I expect Rosas’ youth and grappling abilities to do enough to get the nod. (Prediction: Rosas) (Best Bet: Rosas via decision [-120])

    Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson: These two are veterans who can bring the fight to a halt at any point. Hopefully this one ends being a fun striking battle, but this fight is a risky play for a bet, even if Johnson is the better fighter by the statistical numbers. Both of these guys are tough, but perhaps one shot ends up compromising one of these two to the point they don’t see the final bell. (Prediction: Johnson) (Best Bet: Fight does NOT go the distance [-150])

    Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira: Rodrigues was knocked out by Ferreira when these two faced off for the first time at UFC 283. “Robocop” should be smarter here and not let himself get into a wild firefight. These two have power that the fight could fall either way, but they’re tough enough and smarter to one another now that this one won’t be as quick a finish. (Prediction: Rodrigues) (Best Bet: Over 1.5 rounds [-110])

    Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long: Garbrandt has fought the tougher, championship-level competition, and Long is coming in off a long layoff. But it’s clear Garbrandt’s best days are behind him. Garbrandt will look to use his reach, while Long will look to get inside and make things a brawl. Taking Garbrandt is risky as heck, but this fight should be winnable for him. If not, perhaps it really is the end of the road for “No Love.” (Prediction: Garbrandt) (Best Bet: Garbrandt moneyline [+140])

    Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage: After a strong performance on Dana White’s Contender Series last year, Donte Johnson had a strong UFC debut with his submission of Sedriques Dumas. Now he takes on Cody Brundage, who is a finisher in his own right but has been used (and is being positioned here) as someone for up-and-comers to get a win over. There aren’t too many great betting plays here given the extremely wide odds, so we’ll go with the “safest” one. (Prediction: Johnson) (Best Bet: Johnson via KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 [+120])

    Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes: Turcios has had a tough going for him since winning TUF, while Montes makes his UFC debut here coming in off a strong performance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. Montes will be able to use his grappling to dictate the pace in this one, and he’ll be dangerous on the ground. It’s just a matter of if Montes can get the finish. (Prediction: Montes)(Best Bet: Montes via submission [+250])

    Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel: Durden has faced some decent flyweight competition, but he’s lost five of his last six. Tumendemberel, meanwhile, has impressed on Road to UFC and fought Carlos Hernandez in a close split decision loss at UFC Macau in November 2024. Durden might try to not take chances here knowing his UFC tenure might be in jeopardy, but Tumendemberel is just too talented a prospect. (Prediction: Tumendemberel) (Best Bet: Under 2.5 rounds [-135])

    Sumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar: This feels like a striker vs. grappler battle, with Sumudaerji having the greater height, reach, and striking numbers, while Aguilar is the grappler between the two. A slight edge might go to Sumudaerji’s way, but this is a fight you might not see a finish in. (Prediction: Sumudaerji) (Best Bet: Fight goes the distance [-160])

    Rafael Tobias vs. Diyar Nurgozhay: Tobias is a strong grappler, but Nurgozhay has shown great defense in that area. The problem? Tobias is probably the better of the two in terms of striking as well. Nurgozhay’s takedown defense stats can’t always be perfect, and this fight might be the biggest threat to that. (Prediction: Tobias) (Best Bet: Tobias via submission +165)

    Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato: Bellato’s had a string of tough luck in the UFC, and now he’s being set up against a rising up and comer who’s developing into a well-rounded combatant. Might be another tough night at the office for Bellato. Fernandez is active as a grappler and can change the fight’s momentum with one solid punch. After needing just 15 seconds to earn a UFC contract against Rafael Pergentino, look for another strong performance from the former CFFC champion. (Prediction: Fernandez) (Best Bet: Fernandez to win via KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 [+240]))

  • UFC 326 Loses One Fight During Official Weigh-Ins

    UFC 326 Loses One Fight During Official Weigh-Ins

    We now find ourselves less than 24 hours away from UFC 326, which takes place on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

    During the UFC 326 official weigh-ins, it was announced that a bout between Jeong-yeong Lee and Gaston Bolaños was scrapped due to weight management issues with Lee.

    All other fights are locked in and ready to go.

    You can view the UFC 326 official weigh-ins and ceremonial weigh-ins in the video players below.

    The main event will be an exciting and highly-anticipated battle over the BMF title, as Max Holloway defends against Charles Oliveira in a lightweight contest.

    Holloway claimed the symbolic championship at UFC 300, courtesy of his spectacular knockout of Justin Gaethje. He then became the first to successfully defend the title when he defeated Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout at UFC 318, sending “The Diamond” off into retirement.

    Oliveira, the former lightweight champion, comes into this bout off his submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio this past October. He is 3-3 since losing the lightweight title on the scales and unsuccessfully trying to reclaim it against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280.

    The co-main event will see Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder both look to rebound from tough losses while trying to stay relevant toward the top of the middleweight title picture.

  • UFC 326: How to Watch Historic CBS Broadcast

    UFC 326: How to Watch Historic CBS Broadcast

    UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 takes place Saturday, March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas — and for the first time in UFC history, select bouts will air live on CBS.

    What’s on CBS vs. Paramount+

    CBS will carry the promotion’s first-ever broadcast network telecast, simulcasting select bouts from 8:00–10:00 PM ET. Specifically, CBS airs the final hour of the prelims (8–9 PM ET) and the first hour of the main card (9–10 PM ET). The remainder of the main card — including the Max Holloway (c) vs. Charles Oliveira BMF Title headliner — continues exclusively on Paramount+.

    The full broadcast breakdown is as follows: Early Prelims (5–7 PM ET) on Paramount+; Prelims (7–9 PM ET) on Paramount+, with the 8–9 PM hour simulcast on CBS; Main Card (9 PM–midnight ET) on Paramount+, with the 9–10 PM hour simulcast on CBS.

    How to Watch Without Cable

    Fans can watch the full event — from early prelims through the main card — by subscribing to Paramount+, with plans starting at $8.99/month. Those without cable can still catch the CBS simulcast portion for free via a digital antenna tuned to their local CBS affiliate, or through streaming TV services that carry CBS.

    Main Card Fight Card

    The UFC 326 main card features five bouts: Max Holloway (c) vs. Charles Oliveira (Lightweight, BMF Title); Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder (Middleweight); Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (Bantamweight); Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson (Lightweight); Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight).

    UFC 326 marks a landmark moment for the promotion, as the new Paramount/Skydance media rights agreement brings UFC to broadcast television on CBS for the first time. For full card details and fight previews, see our complete UFC 326 guide.

  • UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 – Full Fight Card, How to Watch & Start Time

    UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 – Full Fight Card, How to Watch & Start Time

    UFC 326 Poster

    Here is everything you need to know about UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2, going down this Saturday night.

    Event Details

    UFC 326 takes place this Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card kicks off at 9 p.m. ET, with prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET and early prelims at 5 p.m. ET.

    How to Watch

    The entire event streams live on Paramount+ (plans start at $8.99/month) with no pay-per-view cost. CBS will simulcast a two-hour window from 8–10 p.m. ET, covering the final hour of prelims and the first hour of the main card — making it accessible without a cable subscription or streaming plan. Early prelims also stream on UFC Fight Pass.

    UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 Main Event Preview

    This is a rematch over a decade in the making. Holloway and Oliveira first met in August 2015 at UFC Fight Night, where Holloway won via first-round TKO after Oliveira suffered a neck/shoulder injury on a takedown attempt. Now, Holloway puts his symbolic BMF championship on the line against “Do Bronx” in a lightweight contest that is one of the most anticipated rematches in recent UFC history.

    Co-Main Event: Borralho vs. de Ridder

    Caio Borralho, a former UFC Middleweight title challenger, squares off against Dutch striker Reinier de Ridder in a high-stakes middleweight bout. Both men are ranked in the top of the division, making this a potential title eliminator fight.

    Notable Fight: Font vs. Rosas Jr.

    The Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. bantamweight bout was originally scheduled for UFC Fight Night in September 2025 but was delayed after Rosas Jr. suffered a rib injury. It’s one of the more intriguing matchups on the card, pitting the crafty veteran Font against the young prospect Rosas Jr.

    Full Fight Card

    Main Card (Paramount+ / CBS)

    BoutWeight ClassNotes
    Max Holloway (c) vs. Charles OliveiraLightweightBMF Title on the line
    Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de RidderMiddleweightCo-main event
    Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.Bantamweight
    Drew Dober vs. Michael JohnsonLightweight
    Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno FerreiraMiddleweight

    Prelims (Paramount+ / CBS)

    BoutWeight Class
    Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao LongBantamweight
    Donte Johnson vs. Cody BrundageMiddleweight
    Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto MontesFeatherweight
    Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal TumendemberelFlyweight

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    Su Mudaerji vs. Jesús Santos AguilarFlyweight
    Rafael Tobias vs. Diyar NurgozhayLight Heavyweight
    Lee Jeong-yeong vs. Gaston BolañosFeatherweight
    Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo BellatoLight Heavyweight

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  • Charles Oliveira Hits Back At Doubters Ahead of UFC 326 Showdown: ‘The Lion Is Still Hungry’

    Charles Oliveira Hits Back At Doubters Ahead of UFC 326 Showdown: ‘The Lion Is Still Hungry’

    Charles Oliveira has a message for anyone who questions whether he still has the drive to compete at the highest level.

    Oliveira is set to challenge reigning BMF champion Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Heading into the matchup, a lingering narrative has followed Oliveira since his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in June 2025. UFC legend Frankie Edgar and other pundits have questioned whether the former lightweight champion still has the same hunger that once drove him to title glory.

    In an interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn ahead of his UFC 326, “Do Bronxs” reflected on his comeback submission win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio last October.

    Oliveira insisted the performance was meant to answer his critics, proving he is still at the top of his game and carries the same fire that fueled his earlier success.

    “I sent a message to the division and to everyone: The lion is still hungry. That’s real. I’m ready for whatever comes. I’m ready. There are still a lot of things to happen. I’m still going to become champion again… Everything is 100%. I’m happy. I’m just living for the day.”

    The 36-year-old Sao Paulo native heads into the fight with a 36–11 record, holding the UFC records for most submission wins and post-fight bonuses. He has gone 3–3 in his last six outings but believes his career momentum is still moving forward.

    The BMF clash with Holloway is also a rematch. The two first met at UFC Saskatoon in August 2015, when “Blessed” scored a TKO at 1:39 of the opening round after Oliveira was unable to continue following a collapse. Reports later suggested the issue was a torn esophagus.

  • UFC’s Bonus King Charles Oliveira Reacts To New $100K Structure

    UFC’s Bonus King Charles Oliveira Reacts To New $100K Structure

    Charles Oliveira holds more post-fight bonuses than any fighter in UFC history — and the promotion just doubled them. His reaction was as relaxed as you’d expect from a man who has made a career of letting his performances do the talking.

    During a recent interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn ahead of his BMF title fight against Max Holloway at UFC 326, “Do Bronxs” was asked how he feels about the MMA promotion’s new bonus structure, which raised performance bonuses from $50,000 to $100,000 and added a $25,000 incentive for finishes.

    “I’m happy — but I don’t think about the bonus. The bonus looks for me, I don’t look for the bonus. The bonus is chasing me.”

    Charles Oliveira’s Record Speaks For Itself

    Charles Oliveira’s bonus total is the product of a career defined by spectacular finishes. The 36-year-old Brazilian also holds the UFC record for most submission victories (17) and has consistently delivered the kind of performances that earn Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night recognition.

    The former UFC lightweight champion owns the promotion’s all-time record for post-fight bonuses with 21, earning more than $1 million in extra payouts, including 14 Performance of the Night, four Fight of the Night, and three Submission of the Night honors.

    UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be Oliveira’s first fight under the revamped bonus system, a format that could reward his action-heavy style more than ever before.

    Given that “Do Bronxs” views finishing as an expression of who he is rather than a calculated strategy, the doubled payout is essentially a bonus on top of a bonus.

    Oliveira last competed at UFC Rio in October, securing a commanding second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot. He now owns a 36-11 professional record, highlighted by 22 submission wins and 10 knockouts.

    “Do Bronxs” faces BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event. The upcoming event is also being simulcast on CBS in prime time. A win would make Oliveira the fourth fighter ever to hold the BMF title.

  • Nate Diaz Backs Max Holloway Over Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 For BMF Title

    Nate Diaz believes Max Holloway (27-8) will successfully defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira (36-11) at UFC 326, setting up a potential return to the promotion in June.

    Holloway is set to put his BMF title on the line against Oliveira on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in the main event of UFC 326, where he aims to be the first fighter to successfully defend the ceremonial UFC belt.

    Nate Diaz Claims He’ll “Slap” Max Holloway on UFC White House Card

    Nate Diaz last fought in the UFC in 2022, choking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 279. Since then, he has fought Jake Paul and rematched with Jorge Masvidal in the boxing ring.

    Despite his success outside the UFC, Diaz has expressed interest in returning at the UFC White House event this June. He also claimed he started a whole division with his initial BMF title fight in 2019.

    Regarding the Holloway vs. Oliveira rematch, Diaz is predicting a Holloway victory.

    “I like Max (in that fight),” Diaz told ClockedNload. “Yeah [I like Max in that fight]. I’ll slap the sh*t out of him, though. That was rude what I just said, but I’ll f*ck him up. Yeah, the White House [event] would be perfect.”

    Dana White Left The Door Open For Nate Diaz’s UFC Return

    Throughout his UFC career, Nate Diaz and Dana White didn’t always see eye to eye, with the UFC CEO often joking about the difficulty of dealing with the Diaz brothers.

    However, White indicated that the door is open for Diaz to return to the promotion.

    “This will always be Nate’s house. Nate grew up here… He fought some of the biggest fights ever here. We love the kid. I don’t know about fighting in the future, but this will always be his house. We’ll see,” White said at the DWCS 57 post-fight press conference.

  • MMA Legend Questions Charles Oliveira’s Hunger Before Max Holloway UFC 326 Fight

    MMA Legend Questions Charles Oliveira’s Hunger Before Max Holloway UFC 326 Fight

    UFC legend Frankie Edgar has expressed concerns about Charles Oliveira’s mindset ahead of his rematch against Max Holloway at UFC 326.

    Oliveira (36-11-0, 1 NC), the No. 3-ranked UFC lightweight, is set to challenge BMF titleholder Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 in Las Vegas on March 7. “Do Bronx” aims to regain the lightweight title, which he lost after missing weight before his victory over Justin Gaethje in 2022.

    Frankie Edgar Doubts Charles Oliveira’s Hunger

    During a recent appearance on The Bohnfire podcast with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn, Frankie Edgar stated that while he sees Max Holloway on a resurgence, he isn’t sure if Charles Oliveira still has the same drive he once had.

    “I think Holloway is on a tear, kind of like a resurgence a little bit,” Edgar said. “[Lightweight] is definitely his weight class now. I think going down to 145 [pounds] was too taxing on him.”

    “Oliveira, I don’t know, sometimes you just wonder,” he continued. “He had such an up-and-down type of career until he became the champion, and you just wonder if he’s still hungry. That’s what I wonder. I feel like Holloway is still chasing the bone.”

    Oliveira most recently competed at UFC Rio in October, where he secured a dominant second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot. Before that, “Do Bronx” suffered a brutal knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in his third attempt to capture the lightweight title.

  • Holloway Praises “Killer” Oliveira, Diaz Eyes UFC 326 Winner

    Holloway Praises “Killer” Oliveira, Diaz Eyes UFC 326 Winner

    Max Holloway is acknowledging Charles Oliveira’s evolution as a fighter ahead of their BMF title fight at UFC 326. Nate Diaz has also expressed interest in fighting the winner of the bout, which takes place March 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Holloway and Oliveira, both UFC lightweights, are set to headline UFC 326 for the BMF title. Their first fight in 2015 ended with an Oliveira shoulder injury at 1:39 of the first round. Oliveira has since claimed he was “just a boy” during that initial encounter.

    In episode 4 of his BMF Champ Champ series on YouTube, Holloway addressed Oliveira’s claim, noting they were both early in their careers at ages 23 and 25. Max Holloway said:

    “Oliveira is just a killer, you know? His striking came a long way and if you see most of his finishes, a lot of the times it’s not hail-Mary submissions that he’s finishing people with.

    He’s a real mixed martial artist, I saw an interview where he said the first time we fought he was jiu-jitsu Oliveira, now he’s MMA Oliveira and I respect that, I agree with that, come March 7, though, we get to find out everything. Oliveira is Oliveira.”

    Nate Diaz has declared his interest in returning to the promotion to take on the UFC 326 main event winner, predicting that Holloway will win. If Holloway (fighting out of Gracie Technics) is successful at UFC 326, he could become the first fighter to successfully defend the BMF title.

  • Doctors Said Charles Oliveira Couldn’t Play Soccer, Now He’s Fighting For BMF At UFC 326

    Doctors Said Charles Oliveira Couldn’t Play Soccer, Now He’s Fighting For BMF At UFC 326

    Charles Oliveira’s “Born BMF” documentary on his YouTube channel, do Bronxs TV, reveals the medical prognosis that could have ended his athletic career before it even began.

    In Episode 1 of “Road to UFC 326,” the former UFC lightweight champion opens up about a childhood diagnosis that, by any reasonable measure, should have kept him from ever stepping inside a cage.

    “The doctors said I couldn’t even play soccer, so definitely from that point I already saw a BMF,” Oliveira said. “The doctors said I couldn’t even play a game of soccer. So definitely from there I already saw a BMF.” For a Brazilian kid, being told he couldn’t play soccer meant being denied the most basic rite of childhood. Oliveira saw something else in that moment: the first glimpse of the toughness that would define his career.

    The Kid Who Couldn’t Run

    Charles Oliveira reflected on what those limitations meant for a child who simply wanted to move like other kids. “You can imagine, I was just a kid and I wanted to run, play…” he said.

    The medical condition that barred him from basic physical activity makes his rise to elite-level MMA, featuring submission records, title runs, and now a UFC 326 main event against Max Holloway for the BMF title, all the more remarkable.

    Where That Defiance Shows Up Today

    The documentary captures how that refusal to accept limits manifests in his training camp. During a physical preparation session, the squad trades challenges without coddling. “Everyone does their own weight. If you’re more of a man than us, that’s fine,” one teammate says. Another adds: “We’re men here, bro.” The exchange continues: “Come on, squad. Don’t be shocked, uncle. We won’t even be able to trade punches and get him after. Better leave it alone.”

    After training, everyone chips in, including Oliveira. “Good job, everyone. Just spray some alcohol on the mat, wipe it down, put away the weights, the bar, and the boxes, then we’ll take a photo and head out,” he instructs. The same athlete once told he would never be able to play soccer now leads a camp where no one is given special treatment.

    From Medical Impossibility To March 7

    The “Born BMF” series frames toughness as something forged in survival, not just competition. Oliveira’s story embodies that thesis: a prognosis that should have ended his athletic dreams became the origin of a mentality that carried him to the top of the UFC—and now to a shot at the BMF title against former rival Holloway on March 7, inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • Charles Oliveira Explains What BMF Really Means Ahead of His Rematch Against Max Holloway at UFC 326

    Charles Oliveira Explains What BMF Really Means Ahead of His Rematch Against Max Holloway at UFC 326

    Charles Oliveira recently offered a stark definition of the BMF concept in the first episode of the “Born BMF” series on his YouTube channel, Do Bronxs TV.

    “Do Bronx” is set to challenge reigning BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    While most fans associate the “Baddest Motherf**ker” title with cage dominance, Oliveira argues it’s forged long before a fighter ever steps into the Octagon—by surviving impossible odds from the very beginning.

    “I was born a BMF. That’s real,” Oliveira declared in the opening moments of the documentary.

    Redefining BMF — Born, Not Made

    The series explores whether BMF status is earned in competition or forged through adversity. Charles Oliveira’s story makes the case for the latter: doctors told him as a child he couldn’t even play soccer, yet he became one of the UFC’s most accomplished fighters.

    “I told my parents, I told my father—truthfully, I would rather die than not be a normal kid. So that’s where my story began,” Oliveira said. That willingness to risk everything to live a normal life, he suggests, is where true toughness is born.

    The Spiritual Warrior Mindset

    Charles Oliveira’s self-perception is deeply rooted in faith. “Truthfully, I’m a guy illuminated by God,” he said. “I truly believe that God chose me to make history.”

    The former UFC lightweight champion’s philosophy on predestination shapes his approach to obstacles. “I truly believe that when you’re born, from when you’re small, God already put you on a path. It doesn’t matter which way you take, you’re going to end up on that line anyway. It was meant for me to do this. It was meant for me to make history.”

    Hungry, Humble, and Real — The Triple Threat

    Charles described himself as a three-dimensional person: “I’m a hungry guy, a family guy, a real guy, a guy who seeks the fight or seeks victory all the time. Whether I’m in the cage or outside the cage.”

    He emphasized integrity alongside ambition. “The desire to make history, to always be at the highest level in the world, but most importantly, without stepping on anyone.”

    The Octagon, he said, strips away all artifice. “The Octagon tells the truth about who I really am. I don’t hide anything.”

    The Visible Hunger — What Opponents See

    Charles Oliveira’s intensity isn’t hidden. “Anyone who watches me fight already sees in my eyes the hunger, the thirst. The desire to become champion,” he said.

    That drive extends beyond fight night. “Everything in life. I only want to walk forward. I don’t want to look back.”

    Evolution Through Adversity

    “Do Bronx” reflected on his transformation from a grappling specialist to a complete fighter. “Back then, I was just Charles from jiu-jitsu; now I’m a complete MMA Charlie. Back then, I was just a boy. Now, today, I’m a lion among lions.”

    The 36-year-old Brazilian also revealed he competed injured in his last bout against Mateusz Gamrot this past October. “From that last fight to this one, I’ve evolved tremendously. In that fight, I entered with an injury.”

    Oliveira first fought Holloway at featherweight in August 2015, but the bout came to an early and unusual end. Just 1:39 into the opening round, the Brazilian appeared to suffer a neck injury while attempting a takedown.

    The sudden setback, which was reported as an esophagus-related issue, forced Oliveira to collapse and indicate that he was unable to continue.

  • UFC 326 CBS Simulcast: 2 Hours Leading Into Holloway vs. Oliveira

    UFC 326 CBS Simulcast: 2 Hours Leading Into Holloway vs. Oliveira

    UFC 326 will mark the next step in the partnership between UFC and Paramount+ as it was announced Tuesday that two hours of action will be simulcast live on CBS on Saturday, March 7.

    Taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC 326 will be headlined by former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira looking to become the fourth-ever BMF champion when he takes on former featherweight champion Max Holloway in the main event.

    Saturday, March 7 will mark the first time in more than 15 years that mixed martial arts airs in prime time on CBS.

    Simulcast Schedule

    Early prelims for UFC 326 begin at 5 p.m. ET with prelim fights starting at 7 p.m. and the main card kicking into gear at 9 p.m.

    The final hour of prelims and the first hour of the main card will be simulcast live on CBS from 8-10 p.m. The final two hours of the UFC 326 main card will stream exclusively on Paramount+.

    It has not yet been announced which fights will be a part of the first UFC on CBS simulcast.

    UFC 326 Fight Card

    • Max Holloway (c) vs. Charles Oliveira, lightweights (BMF title)
    • Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder, middleweights
    • Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira, middleweights
    • Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr., bantamweights
    • Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long, bantamweights
    • Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel, flyweights
    • Donte Johnson vs. Duško Todorovic, middleweights
    • Yoo Joo-sang vs. Gaston Bolanos, featherweights
    • Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato, light heavyweights
    • Su Mudaerji vs. Jesús Santos Aguilar, flyweights

    ‘This is UFC’ Special

    CBS will whet fans’ appetites for UFC 326 with the debut of “This is UFC,” airing on Friday, Feb. 20 starting at 8 p.m.

    The hour-long special traces UFC’s rise from underground spectacle to global powerhouse through conversations with UFC president and CEO Dana White, iconic fighters and rising stars.