BREAKING: A highly anticipated lightweight BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira has been officially confirmed for UFC 326 on March 7, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This thrilling matchup promises to shake up the lightweight division with significant title implications.
Holloway, boasting a record of 27-8, captured the BMF title with a dramatic last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2024. He then became the first BMF champion to successfully defend his title, defeating Dustin Poirier in July.
This clash marks a rematch of their 2015 bout, where Holloway triumphed over Oliveira due to a TKO in the first round after Oliveira suffered a freak neck injury. Holloway expressed his eagerness, stating, “We have some unfinished business from 11 years ago. Now, we get to go out there and figure it out. [After that], I want to get an undisputed title.”
The stakes are high, as both fighters are currently ranked No. 2 and No. 3 in the division. The lightweight landscape is further complicated by the fact that current champion Ilia Topuria has announced plans to take time off starting in 2026, creating an urgent need for clarity in the division. Consequently, an interim title fight between Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett is set to headline UFC 324 on January 24, 2025, in Las Vegas.
With excitement building, fans are eagerly awaiting this explosive encounter at UFC 326, where both fighters will seek to not only claim the BMF title but also assert their dominance in the highly competitive lightweight category. Stay tuned for more updates as fight night approaches!