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Charles Oliveira celebrates UFC 326 win
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Charles Oliveira fires back at critics of BMF win over Max Holloway: "My ground was impeccable"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 18, 2026

Charles Oliveira isn’t letting the critics of his UFC 326 performance slide. Oliveira shared the Octagon with Max Holloway in a lightweight bout for the BMF Championship on March 7. While some fans anticipated back-and-forth action, what they got was a grappling clinic from Oliveira. It ended up being a unanimous decision win for “do Bronxs,” and some fans were critical of the bout given that the BMF distinction was at stake.

Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway embrace at UFC 326
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Arman Tsarukyan understands frustration over Charles Oliveira's BMF win: "We were bored"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 15, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan gets why fans were left underwhelmed at the conclusion of Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway at UFC 326. Oliveira and Holloway collided on March 7 with the BMF Championship at stake. Many expected a competitive fight that would have its moments on the feet. While there were brief exchanges standing, Oliveira was mostly in control thanks to his superior grappling. It led to a unanimous decision win for the former lightweight titleholder.

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What's next for Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway after UFC 326?

Cole Shelton - March 9, 2026

The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada, for UFC 326 on Saturday. The main event saw Max Holloway defending his BMF title in a rematch against Charles Oliveira. Holloway entered the fight coming off a decision win over Dustin Poirier to defend the BMF belt. Oliveira, meanwhile, was coming off a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot to get back into the win column.

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Charles Oliveira hits back at Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz amid UFC 326 criticism

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 8, 2026

Charles Oliveira is aware of comments made by Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz following his UFC 326 win. Oliveira fought Max Holloway for the BMF Championship on Saturday. The bout didn’t go the way many anticipated. Oliveira’s grappling was dominant throughout the fight, and he never allowed “Blessed” to get anything going. Ultimately, “do Bronxs” won the fight via unanimous decision.

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Conor McGregor offers to fight newly crowned BMF champion Charles Oliveira

Harry Kettle - March 8, 2026

UFC star Conor McGregor has offered to take on Charles Oliveira in the wake of his big victory at UFC 326 last night. On Saturday, Charles Oliveira pulled off one of the most impressive wins of his career as he completely shut Max Holloway down in the main event of UFC 326. It was an epic performance from a true fan favorite in mixed martial arts, and courtesy of his win, ‘Do Bronx’ became the new BMF champion in the promotion.

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Pros react after Charles Oliveira defeats Max Holloway at UFC 326

Chris Taylor - March 7, 2026

Tonight’s UFC 326 event was headlined by a highly anticipated BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Holloway (27-9) and Oliveira (37-11) originally collided at featherweight (145lbs) back in August of 2015, with ‘Blessed’ emerging victorious after the Brazilian suffered a neck injury.

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Max Holloway

UFC 326 Results: Charles Oliveira dominates Max Holloway (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - March 7, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 326 results, including the BMF tilte fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Holloway (27-9) and Oliveira (37-11) originally collided at featherweight back in August of 2015, with ‘Blessed’ emerging victorious after the Brazilian suffered a neck injury.

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UFC 326: ‘Holloway vs. Oliveira 2’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - March 7, 2026

The Octagon returns to T-Mobile Arena for tonight’s UFC 326 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2. Holloway (27-8) and Oliveira (36-11) originally collided at featherweight back in August of 2015, with ‘Blessed’ emerging victorious after the Brazilian suffered a neck injury.

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Max Holloway

UFC 326 weigh-in results: Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira hit targets, one fight scrapped

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2026

The UFC 326 weigh-ins are in and while one fight has been cancelled, the main event between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira is intact. Holloway and Oliveira will collide on Saturday with the BMF Championship at stake. This will be their second encounter, as they competed in a 2015 clash that ended prematurely when Oliveira suffered a micro-tear in his esophagus. Holloway’s weight was 155.5 pounds, while Oliveira clocked in at 156 pounds.

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UFC champion backs Charles Oliveira to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 326

Harry Kettle - March 6, 2026

UFC champion Tom Aspinall has backed Charles Oliveira to defeat Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 tomorrow. At UFC 326, Max Holloway will put his BMF title on the line when he collides with old rival Charles Oliveira, whom he first fought over ten years ago. ‘Blessed’ picked up the win on that occasion, but of course, given that it’s been over a decade, we can expect to see a different version of both men in what is turning out to be a really high-stakes encounter.

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Charles Oliveira eyes another UFC lightweight title push if he wins at UFC 326

Harry Kettle - March 5, 2026

UFC legend Charles Oliveira is eyeing up another push for the world title if he can pick up the win at UFC 326. On Saturday night, Charles Oliveira will challenge Max Holloway for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 326. If he manages to pick up the win, it will serve as his first championship victory since the early days of his reign as the UFC lightweight champion.

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UFC legend claims Charles Oliveira 'makes too many mistakes' to dethrone Max Holloway at UFC 326

Curtis Calhoun - March 4, 2026

A former two-division UFC champion believes Charles Oliveira will hinder his own path to victory against Max Holloway at UFC 326. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira’s first step towards another potential lightweight title shot begins this weekend at UFC 326. Oliveira will fight BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event this Saturday, in a rematch years in the making.

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UFC 326 | Pro fighters make their picks for Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 BMF title fight

Cole Shelton - March 4, 2026

The UFC is in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for a solid UFC 326 card. In the main event, BMF champion Max Holloway is defending his belt in a rematch against Charles Oliveira. Heading into the fight, Holloway is a -225 favorite while the Brazilian is a +168 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get the predictions for the BMF title fight at UFC 326. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Holloway will beat Oliveira again, as they believe his striking will be the difference.

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Max Holloway predicted to finish Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 by longtime rival: "I think he fights for a belt"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2026

A former foe of Max Holloway believes “Blessed” will get the job done against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. Holloway and Oliveira are set to clash a second time on Saturday inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two collided back in 2015, but the bout ended quickly after Oliveira suffered a micro-tear in his esophagus. Fast forward to 2026 and both men have amassed Hall of Fame-worthy career.

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Max Holloway

Max Holloway explains why he wanted to rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 326

Cole Shelton - March 2, 2026

Max Holloway wanted the chance to run it back with Charles Oliveira. Holloway and Oliveira first fought back in 2015 when both were at featherweight in the main event of a Fight Night card in Saskatoon. However, the fight ended in the first round as Oliveira suffered a neck injury, and since then, both have become UFC champions, so a rematch made sense.

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Charles Oliveira shares surprising prediction for Max Holloway BMF title fight at UFC 326

Cole Shelton - March 2, 2026

Charles Oliveira believes he can score a knockout win over Max Holloway at UFC 326. Olivera is set to rematch Holloway for the BMF belt on Saturday in a highly-anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Oliveira is a +172 underdog, while the Hawaiian is a -225 favorite on FanDuel.

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Charles Oliveira leaves door open on featherweight return for marquee UFC fight

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2026

Charles Oliveira is open to the possibility of returning to 145 pounds for the right fight. As of now, Oliveira is firmly focused on the lightweight division, and for good reason. He is scheduled to take on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 on March 7. The BMF Championship will be at stake.

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Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway 2 will be a FOTY between future UFC Hall of Famers, per ex 'do Bronx' foe

Dylan Bowker - February 26, 2026

Charles Oliveira is one of the most battle tested fighters in UFC history and a prior opponent of his has weighed in on Oliveira’s looming rematch with Max Holloway. As Oliveira aims to battle Holloway for the latter’s BMF title, Clay Guida offered up some thoughts on that UFC 326 headliner, as Guida said [via Bowks Talking Bouts], “Man, you talk about two of my favorite guys to ever grace the octagon. Two guys, if you saw them walking down the road, didn’t know anything about sports, didn’t know anything about mixed martial arts, probably wouldn’t assume that those guys are world champs, former world champs. Two of the most dominant badass dudes in the UFC of all time. I’ll put those guys instant hall of famers guaranteed.”