UFC 326 faces a significant disruption with the recent weigh-in disqualification impacting the event slated for Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While two prominent fighters, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, successfully made weight, other events in the lineup encountered setbacks.
Weigh-In Results for UFC 326
Max Holloway, the reigning BMF champion, weighed in at 155.5 pounds. Charles Oliveira, a former lightweight champion, registered at 156 pounds. Both fighters utilized the standard one-pound allowance typical for non-title bouts, given that the BMF belt is not an officially sanctioned title.
History Between Holloway and Oliveira
The rivalry between Holloway and Oliveira has been brewing since their first encounter at UFC Saskatoon in August 2015. That initial meeting ended prematurely due to a neck injury suffered by Oliveira, a situation both fighters seek to settle now.
Since their first fight, both fighters have ascended to Hall of Fame status within the UFC. Max Holloway has claimed the featherweight title at 145 pounds, while Charles Oliveira achieved success in the lightweight division at 155 pounds. Currently, they are ranked No. 12 and No. 19, respectively, in MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings.
Cancelled Fight Due to Weight-Cutting Issues
UFC 326 also experienced a notable shakeup in its preliminary card. Jeong Yeong Lee was forced to withdraw from a scheduled featherweight bout against Gaston Bolanos due to complications related to weight cutting. Lee was a late replacement, stepping in just over two weeks prior to the event.
Bolanos successfully weighed in at 145.5 pounds before the cancellation was announced.
Complete Weigh-In Results
| Fight | Fighter 1 | Weight 1 | Fighter 2 | Weight 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Card | Max Holloway | 155.5 | Charles Oliveira | 156 |
| Main Card | Caio Borralho | 186 | Reinier de Ridder | 185.5 |
| Main Card | Rob Font | 136 | Raul Rosas Jr. | 135.5 |
| Main Card | Drew Dober | 156 | Michael Johnson | 155.5 |
| Main Card | Gregory Rodrigues | 186 | Brunno Ferreira | 184 |
| Prelims | Cody Garbrandt | 136 | Xiao Long | 135.5 |
| Prelims | Donte Johnson | 185.5 | Cody Brundage | 185.5 |
| Prelims | Ricky Turcios | 146 | Alberto Montes | 145.5 |
| Prelims | Cody Durden | 125.5 | Nyamjargal Tumendemberel | 125.5 |
| Early Prelims | Sumudaerji | 126 | Jesus Aguilar | 125.5 |
| Early Prelims | Rafael Tobias | 204 | Diyar Nurgozhay | 205.5 |
| Early Prelims | *Jeong Yeong Lee | *Cancelled | Gaston Bolanos | 145.5 |
| Early Prelims | Luke Fernandez | 205 | Rodolfo Bellato | 204.5 |
UFC 326 promises a riveting showdown despite the setback from the weigh-in disqualification. Fans can expect electrifying matchups as Holloway and Oliveira finally clash in the Octagon.
