Max Holloway will defend his “BMF” title against Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with both fighters aiming for a potential future rematch against UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Max Holloway is set to defend his “BMF” title against Charles Oliveira in a highly anticipated rematch. This clash headlines UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Announced during a special UFC press conference, this fight kicks off the 2026 schedule. It also marks the beginning of a new broadcast partnership with Paramount.
Their first encounter back in 2015 was brief. An unfortunate injury to Oliveira ended the fight in under two minutes, giving Holloway a swift victory.
Fast forward over a decade, both fighters are now top contenders at lightweight. This time, they’re vying for the coveted title of the “baddest motherf*cker” in the UFC.
Holloway earned the “BMF” title with a dramatic knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He defended it with a stellar performance against Dustin Poirier in Poirier’s final fight.
This upcoming bout with Oliveira marks Holloway’s second title defense. Both fighters are eyeing a potential rematch with reigning UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Interestingly, both have faced defeats against Topuria—Holloway at featherweight, Oliveira at lightweight. A victory at UFC 326 could propel either fighter back into contention for another shot at him.