UFC 326 to Feature Electrifying Rematch and Thrilling Middleweight Bout
In a highly anticipated event, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially announced its third numbered fight card of 2026, set to take place on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The marquee matchup pits BMF champion Max Holloway against challenger Charles Oliveira in a rematch that promises to be an instant classic.
The main event is the highly anticipated bout between Holloway and Oliveira for the BMF title at lightweight. This will mark the second meeting between the two fighters, with their first encounter taking place in August 2015 when Holloway emerged victorious via TKO due to a neck injury preventing Oliveira from continuing past the 1:39 mark.
Holloway, known for his impressive skills and record-breaking achievements in the UFC, holds multiple titles including featherweight record wins (20) and finishes (11). His championship run was marked by notable victories over Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez, which earned him another shot at Volkanovski's title in July 2022. Holloway has followed that setback with a string of impressive wins, most recently retaining the BMF title with a unanimous decision win over Dustin Poirier.
Oliveira, on the other hand, has had a tumultuous recent past but bounced back from setbacks to claim victories against Beneil Dariush and Ilia Topuria. He also claimed the vacant lightweight title in May 2021, before losing it to Islam Makhachev in October 2022.
In addition to the main event, several other exciting matchups have been announced for UFC 326. A middleweight bout between Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder will serve as the co-headliner on the Paramount+ streaming card, while Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega and Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira round out a thrilling lightweight division.
Other notable fights include a bantamweight matchup between Rob Font and Raul Rosas Jr., a flyweight bout featuring Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long, and a featherweight contest between JooSang Yoo and Gaston Bolanos.
The full fight card for UFC 326 includes:
* Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira - BMF title at lightweight
* Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder - Middleweight
* Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega - Lightweight
* Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira - Middleweight
* Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. - Bantamweight
* Donte Johnson vs. Dusko Todorovic - Middleweight
* Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long - Bantamweight
* Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel - Flyweight
* Sumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar - Flyweight
* JooSang Yoo vs. Gaston Bolanos - Featherweight
* Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato - Light Heavyweight
UFC 326 is shaping up to be an event for the ages, with a mix of high-stakes rematches and thrilling matchups that promise to deliver non-stop action from start to finish.
In a highly anticipated event, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially announced its third numbered fight card of 2026, set to take place on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The marquee matchup pits BMF champion Max Holloway against challenger Charles Oliveira in a rematch that promises to be an instant classic.
The main event is the highly anticipated bout between Holloway and Oliveira for the BMF title at lightweight. This will mark the second meeting between the two fighters, with their first encounter taking place in August 2015 when Holloway emerged victorious via TKO due to a neck injury preventing Oliveira from continuing past the 1:39 mark.
Holloway, known for his impressive skills and record-breaking achievements in the UFC, holds multiple titles including featherweight record wins (20) and finishes (11). His championship run was marked by notable victories over Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez, which earned him another shot at Volkanovski's title in July 2022. Holloway has followed that setback with a string of impressive wins, most recently retaining the BMF title with a unanimous decision win over Dustin Poirier.
Oliveira, on the other hand, has had a tumultuous recent past but bounced back from setbacks to claim victories against Beneil Dariush and Ilia Topuria. He also claimed the vacant lightweight title in May 2021, before losing it to Islam Makhachev in October 2022.
In addition to the main event, several other exciting matchups have been announced for UFC 326. A middleweight bout between Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder will serve as the co-headliner on the Paramount+ streaming card, while Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega and Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira round out a thrilling lightweight division.
Other notable fights include a bantamweight matchup between Rob Font and Raul Rosas Jr., a flyweight bout featuring Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long, and a featherweight contest between JooSang Yoo and Gaston Bolanos.
The full fight card for UFC 326 includes:
* Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira - BMF title at lightweight
* Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder - Middleweight
* Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega - Lightweight
* Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira - Middleweight
* Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. - Bantamweight
* Donte Johnson vs. Dusko Todorovic - Middleweight
* Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long - Bantamweight
* Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel - Flyweight
* Sumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar - Flyweight
* JooSang Yoo vs. Gaston Bolanos - Featherweight
* Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato - Light Heavyweight
UFC 326 is shaping up to be an event for the ages, with a mix of high-stakes rematches and thrilling matchups that promise to deliver non-stop action from start to finish.