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Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 326 to win the BMF title, avenging his 2015 loss and becoming the second fighter in history with 25 octagon wins, a move that puts him back in the lightweight title picture as fighters reacted to the result on X.
Charles Oliveira overwhelmed Max Holloway to win the ceremonial BMF championship at UFC 326, routing Holloway with takedowns and ground control to earn a 50-45 score on all cards. Earlier, Drew Dober knocked out Michael Johnson in the second round, and Caio Borralho edged Reinier de Ridder 29-28 on the judges’ scorecards, as the card showcased the night’s action beyond the main event.
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira meet in a long-awaited rematch to headline UFC 326 in Las Vegas, with the BMF belt on the line. The card also features Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder in the co-main and Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Rob Font, with ESPN providing live results and analysis.
Ahead of UFC 326's Holloway vs. Oliveira, Conor McGregor criticizes the BMF label for the matchup, says he is supremely confident he would stop either fighter in a future bout, and notes his own return is anticipated after a lengthy injury layoff.
At UFC 326’s pre-fight press conference, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira exchanged a stoic stare as they prepare for a highly anticipated rematch for the BMF title. Their first meeting ended 11 years ago when Oliveira suffered a neck injury; Holloway won that night. Now Holloway aims to defend the BMF belt and possibly chase a lightweight title shot, while Oliveira seeks to close in on gold. The event takes place at the T-Mobile Arena and will air on Paramount+ with a CBS simulcast.
At UFC 318, Max Holloway successfully defended the BMF title, which has a complex history and is not on the line in the usual way. Ilia Topuria claims the belt, but Jack Della Maddalena, as the lineal champion, dismisses this claim. Holloway calls for clearer rankings to determine rightful challengers for the BMF belt.
Jon Jones, ahead of his UFC heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic, expressed interest in relinquishing his heavyweight belt to pursue a 'BMF' title fight against Alex Pereira. Jones, who has faced criticism for dismissing Tom Aspinall as a contender, argues that the interim heavyweight title, currently held by Aspinall, was unnecessary and should not have been introduced. He suggests that a 'BMF' title fight with Pereira, both seeking a third belt, would be an exciting prospect.
UFC president Dana White was amazed by Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, calling it the "ultimate holy sh*t moment of all time." Holloway, a former featherweight champion, moved up to 155 pounds and secured a dramatic knockout with just one second remaining in the fight. White believes the fight embodied the spirit of the BMF title and praised Holloway's performance, indicating that it elevated him to a new level in his career.
Justin Gaethje will defend the BMF championship against Max Holloway at UFC 300 in Las Vegas, marking the first time the title will be defended in UFC history. Gaethje won the title by knocking out Dustin Poirier last July, and the bout against Holloway is contracted for lightweight and will be five rounds. UFC CEO Dana White also announced that Jim Miller will face Bobby Green at UFC 300, making Miller the only fighter to compete at UFC 100, UFC 200, and UFC 300.
UFC 300 will feature a BMF title fight between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway, with Gaethje defending the title. The event, scheduled for April 13 at T-Mobile in Las Vegas, will also include other notable matchups such as Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan for the strawweight title and Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Dana White announced the addition of the BMF title fight, which has generated significant excitement among fans of mixed martial arts.
Justin Gaethje secures the BMF title with a knockout victory over Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 291. Gaethje's head-kick knockout in the second round impressed fans and fellow fighters, while Conor McGregor remained unimpressed. Gaethje expressed his desire to contend for a world championship, but Michael Chandler is already eyeing a shot at the BMF belt.
Justin Gaethje claims the BMF title with a spectacular head-kick knockout of Dustin Poirier in the second round at UFC 291. Gaethje avenged his previous loss to Poirier and potentially earned himself a lightweight title shot in 2024. The victory puts Gaethje tied for the fifth-most knockout finishes in lightweight history. Conor McGregor has already extended a challenge to Gaethje for a future fight, while Gaethje's focus remains on winning the world championship. Poirier suffered his first knockout loss since 2016.
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will fight for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 291. The winner will be in a good position for a lightweight title shot. Poirier is ranked No. 10 on ESPN's pound-for-pound list and has won four of his past five fights, including victories over Conor McGregor. Gaethje has won six of his past eight fights and is known for his exciting fighting style. In the co-main event, Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira will face off in a light heavyweight contender bout. Other notable fights on the card include Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green and Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Holland.