Oliveira Overwhelms Holloway, Captures BMF Championship at UFC 326

Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, to claim the BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) championship. The victory marks another title for Oliveira’s impressive UFC résumé.

Dominant Grappling Performance

Oliveira controlled the majority of the 25-minute fight, securing takedowns in each of the five rounds. Whereas Holloway effectively defended Oliveira’s submission attempts, he struggled to mount significant offensive pressure. Oliveira’s grappling proved to be the deciding factor, allowing him to maintain control and dictate the pace of the fight.

Fight Details and Strategy

From the opening round, Oliveira implemented a grappling-focused strategy, repeatedly taking Holloway down. Holloway, known for his striking prowess with a record of 3,681 significant strikes in UFC history ESPN, found limited opportunities to utilize his striking skills. Oliveira’s relentless pursuit of submissions kept Holloway on the defensive throughout the contest. In a symbolic moment, Oliveira even mimicked Holloway’s signature point-down gesture during a brief exchange on the feet.

Other Notable Results from UFC 326

Beyond the main event, UFC 326 featured several other compelling matchups:

• Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder: Borralho secured a unanimous decision victory over de Ridder in a middleweight bout, continuing his rise in the division.
• Raul Rosas Jr. Vs. Rob Font: Rosas Jr. Defeated Font by unanimous decision in a bantamweight contest.
• Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson: Dober defeated Johnson by second-round knockout.
• Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira: Rodrigues defeated Ferreira by first-round knockout.
• Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long: Long defeated Garbrandt by unanimous decision.

Oliveira’s Future Plans

Following his victory, Oliveira expressed interest in competing on the UFC’s White House card on June 14. The card is currently slated to feature a lightweight championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. While a bout on that card is unlikely, Oliveira indicated he would be open to defending his BMF title if the opportunity arose.

Oliveira, who boasts 21 finishes and 17 submission wins in his UFC career CBS Sports, demonstrated his evolution as a mixed martial artist in this rematch against Holloway, having previously lost to him in 2015.