Holloway Defends BMF Title Against Oliveira at UFC 326
Max Holloway is set to defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. This highly anticipated match will take place in Las Vegas on March 7, 2025. Both fighters bring significant history into the octagon, as this bout is a rematch of their 2015 featherweight clash, which ended early due to an injury suffered by Oliveira.
Holloway’s Title Reign
Holloway secured the BMF title by defeating Justin Gaethje via knockout at UFC 300, which took place in April 2024. Since then, he has successfully defended his title once. In July 2024, he won a unanimous decision against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318.
Previous Fight Information
- BMF Title Won: Holloway vs. Gaethje – UFC 300
- Successful Title Defense: Holloway vs. Poirier – UFC 318
- Attempted to Reclaim Featherweight Title: Holloway vs. Topuria – UFC 308 (October 2024)
Unfortunately, during this title attempt, Holloway lost to Ilia Topuria by knockout. Nevertheless, he remains a formidable competitor in the lightweight division.
Oliveira’s Recent Performance
Charles Oliveira comes into this matchup having recently defeated Mateusz Gamrot. In October, he captured victory by submission during a UFC Fight Night event. This win reestablishes Oliveira as a significant threat in the octagon.
As both fighters prepare for UFC 326, the anticipation builds. Fans eagerly await a clash that promises excitement and a chance for redemption.
