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Arman Tsarukyan said Max Holloway is 'done' after his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, claiming Holloway will cash out and retire, and he also questioned Oliveira’s wrestling. Tsarukyan hinted at a possible rematch with Oliveira and noted Holloway could be in the running for a Conor McGregor return fight.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission approved a July 11 UFC event at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena to mark Conor McGregor's return after an 18-month suspension; Max Holloway is the frontrunner to face him, after plans for a Chandler bout and the canceled White House event. Diaz’s potential trilogy was floated but he’s set for a May MVP Netflix event, and Masvidal’s return is not currently on the table.
Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt in Las Vegas, delivering a grappling-dominant performance while Holloway set UFC records for most fight time (8:52:43) and most significant (3,681) and total (3,980) strikes. The card drew 19,480 attendees for a live gate of about $8.305 million; bonuses went to Drew Dober, Gregory Rodrigues, Alberto Montes and Rodolfo Bellato, with debuting fighters going 1-2 and betting favorites 8-4 on the night.
Charles Oliveira edged Max Holloway on points to claim the BMF belt in a grappling-heavy UFC 326 main event, but the fight drew heavy criticism as a disappointing showcase, sparking early exits from the crowd and labeling it the worst BMF fight since the belt’s inception.
Charles Oliveira overwhelmed Max Holloway with relentless grappling at UFC 326, taking Holloway down repeatedly and controlling from the top to win the main event by 50-45 on all scorecards and claim the BMF title. Holloway couldn't mount offense; Oliveira signaled a possible rematch or another title shot while staying in the lightweight title picture.
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.
Max Holloway urged UFC fighters to band together to push for higher pay, arguing that individual bargaining leads to undercuts that hurt everyone. He cited Jon Jones' $30 million demand for a Ngannou fight and Derrick Lewis's lower counteroffer as examples of how rivalries and price-sniping can drag down the whole roster, stressing fighters must know their worth and stand with peers who push for fair compensation.
Justin Gaethje says the legends lead 3-1 in the lightweight division after beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 and vows to avenge Max Holloway’s loss to Ilia Topuria, as he eyes the undisputed title and keeps the veteran-vs-rising-contender storyline alive.
Max Holloway watched UFC 324 from home and posted live reactions to Justin Gaethje’s five‑round domination of Paddy Pimblett, praising Gaethje’s power and calling the bout a potential Fight of the Year. Holloway, a former BMF champ who KO’d Gaethje at UFC 300, teased a possible rematch and noted Gaethje’s interest in facing him rather than pursuing a unification with Ilia Topuria. The performance kept Gaethje on the path toward title contention, with Holloway’s reaction highlighting the buzz around their rivalries.
Steve Garcia won his first UFC main event with a first-round TKO over David Onama and called out Max Holloway for a BMF title fight, continuing his winning streak and seeking higher competition.
Charles Oliveira, after a record-breaking win at UFC Rio, seeks a rematch with Max Holloway for the BMF title, aiming to add to his UFC legacy with 17 submissions and 21 finishes, and expressing interest in becoming a dual champion.
Max Holloway, after winning UFC 318 against Dustin Poirier, announced that a hand injury sustained in the fight will likely keep him out until 2026, delaying his next bout and leaving his future matchups uncertain.