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Oliveira’s grinding win at UFC 326 fuels debate over the BMF belt’s future
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Oliveira’s grinding win at UFC 326 fuels debate over the BMF belt’s future

Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway for 25 minutes at UFC 326, raising questions about the relevance of the BMF belt as analysts suggest the title may be retired or moved aside in favor of Oliveira pursuing the real lightweight belt. The event also featured the announcement of the UFC White House card, while Holloway’s next steps and a slate of potential matchups for him and other fighters were debated, with fans and pundits expressing mixed reactions to the card’s entertainment value.

Holloway vs. Oliveira II: Rematch Preview, Odds, and Prediction for UFC 326
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Holloway vs. Oliveira II: Rematch Preview, Odds, and Prediction for UFC 326

UFC 326 features a much-anticipated lightweight rematch in Las Vegas as Max Holloway faces Charles Oliveira. Holloway sits as the favorite at -225 with KO as a clear path to victory, while Oliveira brings elite finishing ability and a grappling-heavy threat that could hinge on takedowns and submissions. The analysis leans toward Holloway leveraging speed and boxing to win by knockout, though Oliveira can swing the bout with varied strikes and timely takedowns. Prediction: Holloway by knockout.

Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Weigh-Ins Set UFC 326 Card in Las Vegas
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Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Weigh-Ins Set UFC 326 Card in Las Vegas

At UFC 326's official weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Max Holloway weighed 155.5 lb and Charles Oliveira 156 lb for the five-round main event. The co-main features Caio Borralho (186 lb) vs. Reinier de Ridder (185.5 lb). The card also lists several bouts across the main card, prelims, and early prelims, with a featherweight bout (JeongYeong Lee vs. Gaston Bolanos) canceled due to weight-management issues. The event airs across Paramount+, UFC Fight Pass, and CBS in select regions.

Holloway-Oliveira Weigh In for UFC 326 Rematch; One Fight Scrapped Over Weight-Cut Woes
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Holloway-Oliveira Weigh In for UFC 326 Rematch; One Fight Scrapped Over Weight-Cut Woes

Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira cleared the scales for UFC 326, with Holloway at 155.5 pounds and Oliveira at 156 (non-title fight with a one-pound allowance). A prelim bout, Jeong Yeong Lee vs. Gaston Bolanos, was canceled due to Lee’s weight-cut issues, though Bolanos weighed in at 145.5. The rest of the card remains intact, including Borralho vs. de Ridder, Font vs. Rosas Jr., Dober vs. Johnson, Rodrigues vs. Ferreira, plus the early prelims.

Stoic stare raises stakes for Holloway-Oliveira BMF rematch at UFC 326
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Stoic stare raises stakes for Holloway-Oliveira BMF rematch at UFC 326

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.

Holloway: UFC Fighters Must Know Their Worth and Push for Better Pay
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Holloway: UFC Fighters Must Know Their Worth and Push for Better Pay

Max Holloway urged UFC fighters to know their worth and unite for bigger pay after reports that Conor Benn could earn $15 million in a Zuffa Boxing showdown with Regis Prograis, arguing the Paramount+ deal and current pay structures demand collective leverage; he cited Demetrious Johnson and Georges St-Pierre in stressing fighters must band together rather than undercut each other.