Charles Oliveira beat Max Holloway by unanimous decision in the UFC 326 main event at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. The fight was a rematch from 2015, when Holloway won a featherweight fight that ended due to Oliveira’s injury.
Holloway (27-8) is a former UFC featherweight champion, defending his belt three times and defeating top fighters like Jose Aldo, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje. He won the BMF belt at UFC 300 by knocking out Gaethje and later defended it against Dustin Poirier.
Oliveira is the UFC’s all-time leader in submission wins and took the lightweight title at UFC 262 by defeating Michael Chandler. Despite some losses since then, Oliveira is still a top fighter and used this fight to prove his dominance.
Round 1: Oliveira started with leg kicks and quickly got a takedown. Holloway defended but briefly gave his back. Oliveira scored with ground strikes and elbows, taking the round clearly.
Round 2: Holloway tried fast strikes, but Oliveira continued takedowns and body triangles. He stayed on top, landing short strikes, controlling most of the round.
Round 3: Holloway moved cautiously, but Oliveira used fence control and body locks to maintain top position. He landed elbows while Holloway could not find openings.
Round 4: Oliveira pushed Holloway against the fence, took him down multiple times, and stayed heavy on top. A quick low blow occurred, but Holloway recovered. Oliveira continued landing strikes on the ground, dominating the round.
Round 5: Holloway tried to stay active, but Oliveira controlled positions and executed takedowns. He maintained top control and scored with ground strikes, finishing the fight strongly.
Result
Winner: Charles Oliveira
Method: Unanimous decision (50-45 x3)
Event: UFC 326
Weight Class: BMF / Lightweight
Oliveira’s win highlights his grappling skills and ability to control top-level fighters for five rounds. Holloway remains an elite featherweight, but Oliveira showed why he is a top contender in the lightweight division.
This fight may mark the last of BMF-style championship bouts as UFC focuses on undisputed title fights. Oliveira will likely defend his lightweight belt, and Holloway may explore future fights in featherweight or lightweight divisions.
Watch the highlights below:
An early takedown for Do Bronxs
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Cool, calm & collected
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AIR OLIVEIRA ✈️
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They said they were going to throw down 👇
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BORN A BMF 🏆@CharlesDoBronxs defeats Max Holloway by unanimous decision to become the new BMF champ!
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