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Oliveira has no fight scheduled but plans to return by the end of 2026; his coach Diego Lima says the next bout could be for the BMF belt or to position him for a title shot, with Gaethje and Lopes cited as strong BMF-worthy opponents and Tsarukyan evaluated for marketability rather than a guaranteed BMF clash.
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.
Charles Oliveira captured the BMF belt from Max Holloway at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, in a lightweight bout, nearly 11 years after the pair first met.
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.
CBS Sports’ panel predicts Max Holloway to defeat Charles Oliveira for the ceremonial BMF title at UFC 326, citing Holloway’s striking volume and takedown defense, in a rematch of a 2015 bout; the card also features Borralho vs. de Ridder, Rosas vs. Font and other prelims with expert picks and odds included.
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.
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.
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.
Charles Oliveira says he can still make 145 pounds and hasn’t ruled out returning to featherweight for a title shot, even as he focuses on a lightweight title run and a possible legacy-boosting matchup with Conor McGregor; he notes dropping to welterweight would be easier, but prefers a featherweight path if the opportunity arises.
A decade after Charles Oliveira’s mysterious esophagus tear against Max Holloway, the exact cause remains unknown; both have since evolved—Oliveira becoming UFC lightweight champion and Holloway remaining a top contender—setting up a highly anticipated rematch described as a technical, aggressive fight with a high likelihood of finishing.
At UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, official weigh-ins put bantamweight bout between Mario Bautista (135.5) and Vinicius Oliveira (136) in the spotlight. The card also features Albazi vs Horiguchi, Almeida vs Kuniev, Oleksiejczuk vs Barriault, Matsumoto vs Basharat, and Jacoby vs Walker, with several prelims to boot. Note a few fighters missed weight (Vasquez, Cong, Moura, Gafurov), triggering purse forfeits as indicated, and the event airs Feb. 7 at Meta APEX on Paramount+.
UFC Fight Night 261 took place in Rio de Janeiro with Charles Oliveira fighting Mateusz Gamrot, along with other bouts including Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson. Oliveira lost the first round to Lacerda, who secured a rear-naked choke, with Oliveira missing the bantamweight limit by 8 pounds. The event featured multiple fights on the main and preliminary cards.
Saimon Oliveira missed weight by eight pounds for his UFC Rio fight but was allowed to compete after paying a penalty, highlighting ongoing issues with weight class enforcement in MMA.
At UFC Fight Night 261 weigh-ins, most fighters made weight, but Saimon Oliveira missed the bantamweight limit by 8 pounds and will be fined 50% of his purse; Oliveira's fight proceeds at a catchweight, while the main event between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot is set.
Ilia Topuria won the UFC lightweight title with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, after moving up in weight class, showcasing his striking power and fulfilling his pre-fight prediction. The event also featured Alexandre Pantoja retaining his flyweight title with a submission victory.