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sports1 month ago•15 min saved

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#bmf-belt #holloway #oliveira

sports1 month ago•16 min saved

Oliveira Seizes BMF Belt From Holloway in Vegas Showdown

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.

via AP News|

#holloway #lightweight #mma

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

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.

via MMA Mania|

#bettingodds #holloway #mma

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Holloway favored in UFC 326 BMF clash, CBS experts predict

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.

via CBS Sports|

#bmf #holloway #note-only-five-allowed-below-tags-retained-five

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

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.

via UFC.com|

#holloway #mma #oliveira

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#holloway #mma #oliveira

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#bmf-title #holloway #oliveira

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Oliveira hints at 145-pound return for featherweight title run

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#conor-mcgregor #featherweight #lightweight

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Decade-Old Mystery Shadows Oliveira-Holloway Rematch

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#holloway #injury-mystery #oliveira

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Weigh-In Sparks Bautista-Oliveira Showdown at UFC Fight Night

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+.

via UFC.com|

#bantamweight #bautista #oliveira

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

UFC Fight Night Rio: Oliveira vs. Gamrot Live Results and Highlights

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.

via mmajunkie.usatoday.com|

#brazil #fight-night-261 #gamrot

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

UFC Rio: Oliveira's Journey and Fight Night Highlights

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.

via MMA Mania|

#fight-rules #oliveira #rio-de-janeiro

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

UFC Rio: Oliveira's Weight Misses and Fight Highlights

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.

via MMA Junkie|

#brazil #missed-weight #oliveira

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Topuria claims UFC lightweight title with knockout of Oliveira

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.

via Al Jazeera|

#knockout #mma #oliveira

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira Preview and Predictions

UFC 317 featured Ilia Topuria defeating Charles Oliveira in the main event for the vacant lightweight title, with other notable fights including Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France, held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

via MMA Fighting|

#mma #oliveira #results