UFC 326 Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Fight Card
UFC 326 goes down on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and it is shaping up to be one of the most loaded PPV cards of the year. Headlined by a BMF title rematch more than a decade in the making, the full UFC 326 Holloway vs Oliveira 2 fight card is stacked from top to bottom with veteran killers, rising contenders, and high-finish-rate talent. Here is everything you need to know:
Main Event: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 – BMF Title
Max Holloway (27-8) defends his BMF title against former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira (36-11) in a rematch that first took place at UFC Fight Night in August 2015, when Holloway stopped Oliveira via TKO in Round 1 after Oliveira suffered a neck injury during a takedown attempt. Both men have evolved into all-time greats since that featherweight clash, and this rematch is now contested at lightweight with far more on the line.
| Stat | Max Holloway | Charles Oliveira |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 27-8 | 36-11 |
| Age | 34 | 36 |
| Reach | 69 in | 74 in |
| Sig. Strikes/Min | 7.20 | 3.35 |
| Sig. Strike Acc. | 49.56% | 62.66% |
| Takedown Avg | 0.24 | 2.22 |
| Submission Avg | 0.30 | 2.61 |
Holloway’s volume is elite, 7.20 significant strikes per minute is among the highest in the division (via UFCStats) while Oliveira’s submission average of 2.61 per 15 minutes (via UFCStats) is a constant reminder that one scramble can end the night. Oliveira lost the lightweight title last summer and is fighting to reclaim his status at 155 lbs, while a Holloway win could set up a title rematch with Ilia Topuria.
Co-Main: Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder
This middleweight clash between Caio Borralho (17-2-0, 1 NC) and Reinier de Ridder (21-3) is a legitimate title eliminator bout. Borralho carries a significant edge in striking defense (63% vs. de Ridder’s 44%), while de Ridder’s grappling volume, 4.74 takedown attempts per 15 minutes, and 85.7% finish rate make him one of the most dangerous grapplers on the roster.
| Stat | Borralho | De Ridder |
|---|---|---|
| Strikes Landed/Min | 3.61 | 3.25 |
| Striking Defense | 63% | 44% |
| Striking Accuracy | 60% | 61% |
| Reach | 75 in | 79.1 in |
De Ridder has a 4-inch reach advantage and a submission finish rate that demands respect at all times. Borralho’s counter-striking efficiency and superior damage economy make him the technical favorite, but this is the kind of fight that can end in an instant.
Main Card Breakdown
- Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (Bantamweight) – This bout was originally scheduled for September 2025 before Rosas Jr. pulled out with a rib injury. Font (22-9) is a 17-year veteran and elite striker; Rosas Jr. (11-1) is just 21 years old and has won four straight since his only career loss.
- Gregory Rodrigues vs. Matheus Nicolau Ferreira (Middleweight) – A high-energy matchup between two fighters who rarely let the action stall.
- Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson (Lightweight) – A throwback banger between two of the UFC’s most reliable action fighters. Dober (28-15) snapped a three-fight losing streak with a recent knockout win, while Johnson (24-19) has reeled off three straight victories as a massive underdog in each. Between them they boast over 30 career knockouts, and both operate exclusively in stand-up exchanges.
Prelim Card at a Glance
| Fight | Weight Class | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Garbrandt vs. Long Xiao | Bantamweight | Former champ Garbrandt hunting a comeback win |
| Cody Durden vs. Naimjon “Tumor” Tumendemberal | Flyweight | Durden is a finishing machine at 125 lbs |
| Sumudaerji vs. Clayton Aguilar | Flyweight | Chinese contender looking to crack the top 15 |
| Alberto Montes vs. Ricky Turcios | Bantamweight | Turcios brings relentless pace and output |
| Cody Brundage vs. Dante Johnson | Middleweight | Two tough middleweights with heavy hands |
| Daniel Marcos Bolanos vs. Lee | Featherweight | Bolanos fighting on home turf as the UFC debut |
Garbrandt’s bantamweight bout against Long Xiao is the most emotionally charged prelim on the card, the former champion has been fighting to rediscover the form that earned him the 135 lb belt, and a performance win here would reignite his contender status.
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