Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira Headlines UFC 326 on March 7
BREAKING: A highly anticipated lightweight BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will headline UFC 326 on March 7, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The UFC made the announcement just moments ago, sparking excitement among MMA fans worldwide.
This clash is not just another fight; it carries significant implications for the lightweight division, with Holloway and Oliveira ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. The stakes are higher than ever, as both fighters aim for a potential title shot. Holloway (27-8), fresh off defending his BMF title against Dustin Poirier in July, previously captured the belt with a dramatic last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2024.
In a twist of fate, this matchup also serves as a rematch of their peculiar encounter in 2015 when Holloway defeated Oliveira via TKO after Oliveira suffered a freak neck injury. “We have some unfinished business from 11 years ago,” Holloway stated. “Now, we get to go out there and figure it out. [After that], I want to get an undisputed title.”
The lightweight division is currently in a state of flux as defending champion Ilia Topuria has announced he will be taking time off in early 2026 for personal reasons. This has prompted the UFC to schedule an interim title fight between Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, which is set to headline UFC 324 on January 24, 2025, also in Las Vegas.
As fans eagerly await UFC 326, the anticipation builds for this pivotal fight that could reshape the landscape of the lightweight division. Be sure to mark your calendars for March 7, as Holloway and Oliveira prepare to settle their rivalry once and for all.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. The MMA world is watching closely, and this fight promises to deliver unmatched excitement!
