Charles Oliveira showed just how strong he can be on the ground, claiming a one-sided decision over Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 Saturday night. With the win, the former UFC champion claimed the BMF title.
The event aired live on Paramount+ from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Oliveira effectively got in and brought Holloway – also a former UFC champion – down to the canvas multiple times. He had tight submission holds locked in early and often, but “Blessed” was able to survive throughout.
The 36-year-old Oliveira previously held the UFC lightweight title and has now won two straight since a loss to Ilia Topuria for that vacant belt in June 2025. He is 37-11 overall with 22 wins by submission and just seven fights having gone to the cards.
Caio Borralho, Raul Rosas Jr. With Decision Victories
In two of the featured bouts on the main card, Caio Borralho and Raul Rosas Jr. were successful. Borralho earned a decision over Reinier de Ridder at the middleweight division, sweeping the three rounds on the scorecards.
Rosas did the same vs. Rob Font in the bantamweight ranks.
Drew Dober, Gregory Rodrigues Open With Finishes
Both Drew Dober and Gregory Rodrigues started off the main card with quick knockouts. Dober flattened Michael Johnson in the second round while Rodrigues did the same vs. Brunno Ferreira in the first.
The prelims featured wins by former UFC champion Cody Garbrandt, Donte Johnson, Alberto Montes and Nyamjargal Tumendemberel.
UFC 326: Holloway Vs. Poirier 2 Results
- Charles Oliveira def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision for the BMF championship
- Caio Borralho def. Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision
- Raul Rosas Jr. def. Rob Font via unanimous decision
- Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson via KO (strike) at 1:53 of Round 2
- Gregory Rodrigues def. Brunno Ferreira via KO (strike) at 1:47 of Round 1
- Cody Garbrandt def. Xiao Long via unanimous decision
- Donte Johnson def. Cody Brundage via split decision
- Alberto Montes def. Ricky Turcios via technical submission (anaconda choke) at :40 of Round 2
- Nyamjargal Tumendemberel def. Cody Durden via unanimous decision
- Su Mudaerji def. Jesus Santos Aguilar via unanimous decision
- Diyar Nurgozhay def. Rafael Tobias via unanimous decision
- Rodolfo Bellato def. Luke Fernandez via TKO (strikes) at 2:42 of Round 1
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