The weigh-ins for UFC 326 took place recently, with the main event contenders both successfully making weight. This expected battle on Saturday features former featherweight champion Max Holloway defending the “BMF Title” against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. This rematch is significant as it comes more than ten years after their first encounter in 2015, which ended abruptly due to an injury.
Key Details of UFC 326
Holloway and Oliveira faced off previously in a featherweight bout that lasted just 99 seconds. At that time, neither fighter had claimed a UFC championship. Holloway, however, went on to capture the featherweight title, while Oliveira achieved success in the lightweight division.
For this rematch, they are competing at the lightweight limit, with a one-pound allowance for non-title fights. Holloway weighed in at 155.5 pounds, while Oliveira hit the 156-pound limit. Notably, Holloway has never missed weight in his career, whereas Oliveira has faced challenges in this area before.
Background on Oliveira’s Weight Issues
- Oliveira previously missed weight on four occasions from 2012 to 2016 at featherweight.
- In 2022, he missed weight by half a pound before a title fight against Islam Makhachev.
- This lead to losing his championship status before being submitted by Makhachev at UFC 280.
Other Fights on the Card
The co-main event features middleweight contenders Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder. The main card also includes an exciting rematch between Brazilian strikers Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira at 185 pounds. Additionally, lightweight fighters Drew Dober and Michael Johnson, both known for their knockout power, are set to compete.
- Main Event: Max Holloway (155.5) vs. Charles Oliveira (156)
- Co-Main Event: Caio Borralho (186) vs. Reinier de Ridder (185.5)
- Drew Dober (156) vs. Michael Johnson (155.5)
- Gregory Rodrigues (186) vs. Brunno Ferreira (184)
- Rob Font (136) vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (135.5)
Preliminary Card Cancellation
A preliminary match between Jeong-yeong Lee and Gaston Bolanos was canceled due to weight management issues affecting Lee. The cancellation came after Bolanos successfully made weight.
Event Timing and Viewing Details
UFC 326 is set to take place on Saturday, March 7. Prelims will start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, while the main pay-per-view card begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Fans can catch the action on Sportsnet+
This event promises to deliver intense matchups, especially the highly anticipated rematch for the BMF Title between Holloway and Oliveira.
