Oliveira Defeats Holloway at UFC 326 to Claim BMF Title

Las Vegas, NV – Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) at UFC 326 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena, claiming the symbolic BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) title. MMA Junkie and ESPN both reported the outcome.

A Dominant Performance by ‘Do Bronx’

The rematch, eleven years after their first encounter, saw Oliveira overpower Holloway over five rounds in a fight described as the most dull meeting of ‘BMF’s since the belt’s inception in 2019. Bloody Elbow noted the unexpected lack of fireworks in a matchup between two known for their exciting fighting styles.

UFC 326 Key Results

Beyond the main event, UFC 326 delivered a full card of action:

• Co-Main Event: Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
• Raul Rosas Jr. Vs. Rob Font: Raul Rosas Jr. Won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
• Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson: Drew Dober secured a knockout victory over Michael Johnson in Round 2 at 1:53.
• Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira: Gregory Rodrigues won by knockout against Brunno Ferreira in Round 1 at 1:47.
• Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long: Cody Garbrandt defeated Xiao Long by unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27).
• Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage: Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
• Alberto Montes vs. Ricky Turcios: Alberto Montes won by submission (Anaconda choke) against Ricky Turcios in Round 2 at 0:40.
• Nyamjargal Tumendemberel vs. Cody Durden: Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
• Su Mudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar: Su Mudaerji won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
• Diyar Nurgozhay vs. Rafael Tobias: Diyar Nurgozhay defeated Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
• Rodolfo Bellato vs. Luke Fernandez: Rodolfo Bellato won by TKO (punches) against Luke Fernandez in Round 1 at 2:42.

Holloway’s BMF Title Reign Ends

Holloway initially won the BMF title with a knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2024 and successfully defended it against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in July 2025. ESPN highlighted Holloway’s previous successes with the belt.