Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira RECAP UFC 326

March 7, 2026 — Charles Oliveira put on a commanding performance in the main event of UFC 326, defeating Max Holloway by unanimous decision to claim the BMF title at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. From the very start of the fight, Oliveira demonstrated a clear edge in strength, size, and grappling. Just half a minute into the opening round, he rocked Holloway before bringing the fight to the mat. Over the course of five rounds, Oliveira repeatedly secured takedowns and maintained dominant top control, spending extended periods dictating the action on the ground. The former lightweight champion threatened several submissions, including rear‑naked choke attempts and neck cranks, while also landing damaging elbows from back control. Holloway, known for his durability and toughness, managed to survive the relentless grappling attack despite rarely finding opportunities to mount offense. In the fifth round, Holloway briefly shifted momentum by stuffing a takedown and ending up in top position for a moment. However, Oliveira quickly reversed the position and regained control. Even in the final seconds, when the two exchanged strikes in a wild flurry, Oliveira appeared to get the better of the exchange. After five rounds, all three judges scored the fight 50‑45, giving Oliveira a dominant decision victory and crowning him the new BMF champion. The win marks Oliveira’s second straight victory since suffering a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria in 2025, while Holloway now sits at 2‑1 in his last three fights, with his other recent loss also coming against Topuria. UFC 326 also featured several standout performances throughout the card, including big wins from Caio Borralho, Raul Rosas Jr., Drew Dober, and Gregory Rodrigues, making it a memorable night inside the Octagon. Could this victory push Charles Oliveira back into the lightweight title picture, or will the new BMF champion defend the belt next? #UFC326 #CharlesOliveira #MaxHolloway Click here to Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/2quZwsz Follow my Twitter https://twitter.com/Keanutalksmma Like our Facebook page https://bit.ly/2ZmykdU Watch our most recent video! ???????? Click here to Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://bit.ly/2quZwsz Follow My Twitter https://twitter.com/Keanutalksmma Click here to like our Facebook page https://bit.ly/2ZmykdU Watch our most recent video!