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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.
Charles Oliveira pushed back at Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz's critique of his UFC 326 victory over Max Holloway, joking about a one-night showdown or a Grand Prix with both fighters while pursuing another lightweight title shot; Diaz called the bout boring and McGregor mocked the contenders. Oliveira remains in lightweight title contention after two wins in his last four, and his near-term path hinges on the Topuria vs Gaethje result at UFC Freedom 250.
Gaethje says he was told days before the White House card that he wouldn’t fight, then learned he would headline against Ilia Topuria at UFC 326, as he prepares for a dangerous matchup and a potential legacy moment in the historic event.
Dana White praises Alex Pereira as one of the UFC's most unique fighters as Pereira agrees to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 326; if he defeats Gane, a clash with Tom Aspinall could be next, and rumors of a Jones bout have not materialized.
Jon Jones vented on social media after Dana White left him off UFC’s White House card, calling the decision painful and signaling a possibly turbulent end to his career, while fans largely dismiss his complaints and the chance of a Farewell fight with Pereira appears slim.
After Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt, he teased a 'Grand Prix' that would pit him against Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz on the same day. Diaz replied on X with, "If I were you, I’d learn how to fight," continuing his public back-and-forth with Oliveira as Diaz teases a UFC return amid boxing bouts and ongoing McGregor discussions.
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.
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.
Dana White says the UFC's White House fight card for June 14 will be officially announced Saturday during UFC 326, with six to seven bouts planned; no lineup is confirmed yet, though Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Alex Pereira are among names tied to the event.
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.
MMA analyst Dan Hardy says UFC 326 doesn’t feel like a true pay-per-view card despite the Holloway vs. Oliveira main event, praising the Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson clash as the most interesting on the lineup and criticizing other bouts for lacking stakes. He notes the UFC’s Paramount+ deal has reduced PPV pressure and suggests the card could be a “one-fight” event, though he’ll still watch and is curious about a potential Holloway–Oliveira II continuation.
Brian Ortega, a former two-time UFC title challenger, withdrew from UFC 326 due to injuries, delaying his planned move from featherweight to lightweight; Renato Moicano’s rumored replacement fight was scrapped, and Ortega said he needs time to rest and rehab, with no surgeries planned.