The spotlight of tonight’s UFC 326 occasion was the extremely anticipated BMF title struggle between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
Holloway (27-9) and Oliveira (37-11) initially clashed at featherweight (145 kilos) in August 2015, with “Blessed” rising victorious after the Brazilian suffered a neck damage.
This time the bout was fought within the light-weight division, with Holloway’s BMF title on the road.
Max Holloway returns to the Octagon for the primary time since defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in July of this yr. Previous to that victory, “Blessed” suffered a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria in October 2024 (watch right here).
Charles Oliveira, however, was at his greatest in October, scoring a second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot (watch it right here). After all, this victory was preceded by a knockout loss to the aforementioned Ilya Topria at UFC 317.
Tonight’s UFC 326 predominant occasion turned out to be a very one-sided affair. Charles Oliveira was capable of take down Max Holloway at will all through the match, leading to a lopsided unanimous determination victory. Charles not solely choked and beat Blessed down on the bottom, however he regarded harmful in each approach throughout their temporary stand-up change, touchdown vicious entrance kicks and exhausting punches to the physique. This was an unimaginable present for the Brazilian, who’s now the promotion’s new BMF Champion.
UFC 326 Official Outcomes: Charles Oliveira def. Max Holloway unanimous determination (50-45 x3)
Try the professional reactions to “Holloway vs. Oliveira 2” beneath.
It is such a battle card. However that struggle was superior
— Kaposa (@Recorder_Hitman) March 7, 2026
I anticipated extra from this card 😅
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) March 8, 2026
So unhappy, I really like these two, I hope the very best man wins 🥹🫡
— Terrence McKinney (@twrecks155) March 8, 2026
🫵🏽 Charles or Max?
Max by TKO 👊🏽
or
charles by subIt does not go very far. @WeighingIn
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) March 8, 2026
Max Holland was third. Please take word
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) March 8, 2026
If Max survives this, he is BMF it doesn’t matter what. #UFC326
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) March 8, 2026
Sheesh Charles was proper.
— Terrence McKinney (@twrecks155) March 8, 2026
The nice energy of males in wrestling
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 8, 2026
Oliveira reveals a masterclass in higher physique takedowns and BJJ prime place floor management. Assault from behind and win the battle for place.
2-0 Charles
Max wants a end. #UFC326— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) March 8, 2026
Max wants lateral motion instantly
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 8, 2026
boring motherfucker
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) March 8, 2026
OK, slightly shock can be enjoyable.
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) March 8, 2026
boring motherfuckers
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) March 8, 2026
Third Charlie watch out
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) March 8, 2026
You need to watch Zuffa Boxing
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) March 8, 2026
I believed it was a BMF belt.
— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) March 8, 2026
Did Charles level to the bottom within the final 10 seconds?
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 8, 2026
Reactions after Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326:
Hmm 🙄🙄🙄🙄
— Terrence McKinney (@twrecks155) March 8, 2026
#and new #UFC326 pic.twitter.com/9ECOVROsDH
— Dana White (@danawhite) March 8, 2026
You probably did very nicely! @CharlesDoBronxs And🆕 BMF #UFC326
— Gilbert Burns Durinho (@GilbertDurinho) March 8, 2026
DC on Max on prime “He ought to stall” (lol). He ought to have elbowed each open goal. compensation. “Stalling” lol, rattling it. A surprisingly dangerous struggle. I am in shock. Charles is a bit Charlie, ha ha ha, so dangerous, Charles is so dangerous. Please bow your head. Good luck.
Do not put a crown on that belt.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 8, 2026
This was a loopy spotlight struggle 😂
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) March 8, 2026
I see, who’s Mac combating?
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 8, 2026
Who would you wish to see Oliveira struggle subsequent after his dominant determination win over Holloway tonight at T-Cell Enviornment? Share your ideas within the feedback part. PENN Nation!
