The “BMF” era is in full swing. Max “Blessed” Holloway and Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira officially cleared the final hurdle on Friday morning, hitting the scales in Las Vegas to solidify their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 326. Returning to the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2026, the two legends look to settle a score that has been simmering for over a decade.
Holloway, the reigning BMF champion, looked lean and ready as he stepped off the scale at 155.5 pounds. Oliveira, the UFC’s all-time submission leader, followed shortly after, registering at 156 pounds. Because the BMF belt is a symbolic “people’s title” rather than an officially sanctioned weight-class championship, both fighters were granted the standard one-pound allowance.
A Decade in the Making
While the stakes are high today, the history between these two dates back to a bizarre night in Saskatoon in 2015. Their first encounter ended in less than two minutes after Oliveira suffered a freak neck injury, leaving fans with a “what if” that has lasted ten years. Since that night, both men have carved out Hall of Fame legacies, captured undisputed gold, and evolved into the most exciting strikers and grapplers of their generation.
Entering the cage on Saturday, Holloway sits at No. 12 in the pound-for-pound rankings, fresh off a trilogy-closing win over Dustin Poirier. Oliveira, ranked No. 19, is looking to regain his momentum after a recent submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot in Brazil. For “Do Bronx,” this isn’t just a title fight—it’s about correcting a ten-year-old error on his resume.
Card Shakeups and Historic Broadcasts
While the main event is locked in, the UFC 326 lineup took a late hit. Jeong Yeong Lee was forced to withdraw from his featherweight bout against Gaston Bolanos due to weight-cutting complications. Bolanos, who successfully weighed in at 145.5 pounds, is unfortunately left without an opponent as the bout has been officially cancelled.
Notably, UFC 326 marks a new chapter in broadcasting. This will be the first numbered event to feature a live simulcast on CBS for select fights (8 PM – 10 PM ET), as the promotion leans into its new partnership with Paramount+.
UFC 326: Main Card Weigh-In Results
| Bout | Weight |
|---|---|
| Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira (BMF Title) | 155.5 lbs / 156 lbs |
| Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder | 186 lbs / 185.5 lbs |
| Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. | 136 lbs / 135.5 lbs |
| Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson | 156 lbs / 155.5 lbs |
| Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira | 186 lbs / 184 lbs |
🗣️ THE BIG QUESTION: WHO TAKES THE BMF STRAP?
The weights are in, the talk is over, and the BMF belt is on the line.
- Does Holloway’s volume striking overwhelm ‘Do Bronx’?
- Or does Oliveira finally get the submission he’s been chasing for 10 years?
