UFC 326: Holloway vs Oliveira BMF Title Clash - Full Preview and Viewing Guide
This weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship presents a highly anticipated rematch over a decade in the making, as Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira collide for the prestigious "Baddest Motherf*****" belt at UFC 326. The event, set to electrify Las Vegas, pits two former world champions against each other in a contest that promises fireworks and legacy-defining moments.
A Legacy Rematch Eleven Years in the Making
Hawaiian striker Max Holloway, the former featherweight champion, faces Brazilian submission specialist Charles Oliveira, an ex-lightweight titleholder, in a bout that transcends their initial encounter back in 2015. Their first fight ended under bizarre circumstances when Oliveira succumbed to a mysterious neck or throat injury, a detail his team remains uncertain about to this day.
Now aged 34 and 36 respectively, both athletes have evolved into vastly different fighters, each carving out Hall of Fame-caliber careers. This long-awaited rematch offers a chance to further cement their legacies, with Holloway potentially positioning himself for a shot at reigning lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Topuria previously knocked out both Holloway in a featherweight title fight in 2024 and Oliveira to claim the lightweight gold last summer, fueling fan speculation about a potential trilogy in a new weight class.
Event Schedule and Broadcast Information
When is UFC 326? The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 7th. The early preliminary fights commence at 10:00 PM GMT (2:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM ET), followed by the regular prelims at 12:00 AM GMT on Sunday (4:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET on Saturday). The main card kicks off at 2:00 AM GMT on Sunday (6:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM CT / 9:00 PM ET on Saturday).
How to Watch the Fight: In the United Kingdom, the main card will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and available through Discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports. The early and regular prelims will stream exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. For viewers in the United States, Paramount+ will provide coverage of all segments, with CBS airing the final hour of the regular prelims and the first hour of the main card.
Betting Odds and Full Fight Card
According to Betway, Max Holloway enters as the favorite with odds of 4/7, while Charles Oliveira stands at 7/5. The Independent reviews betting sites for usability, security, and responsible gambling features, with free bet offers available across various sports platforms.
Main Card (Subject to Change):
- Max Holloway (C) vs Charles Oliveira 2 – "Baddest Motherf****r" Title Bout
- Caio Borralho vs Reinier de Ridder – Middleweight Contest
- Rob Font vs Raul Rosas Jr – Bantamweight Showdown
- Drew Dober vs Michael Johnson – Lightweight Encounter
- Gregory Rodrigues vs Brunno Ferreira – Middleweight Matchup
Preliminary Card:
- Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Long – Bantamweight Fight
- Donte Johnson vs Dusko Todorovic – Middleweight Battle
- Ricky Turcios vs Alberto Montes – Featherweight Duel
- Cody Durden vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel – Flyweight Clash
Early Prelims:
- Sumudaerji vs Jesus Aguilar – Flyweight Contest
- JooSang Yoo vs Gaston Bolanos – Featherweight Fight
- Luke Fernandez vs Rodolfo Bellato – Light-Heavyweight Match
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