The stage is set for an explosive rematch 11 years in the making! Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira are ready to reignite their rivalry in the octagon, but this time, the stakes are even higher. A controversial first encounter and a long-awaited second act have fans on the edge of their seats.
Back in 2015, Holloway, known as 'Blessed', secured a TKO victory in just 99 seconds against Oliveira in their featherweight bout. However, controversy ensued as Oliveira claimed a mid-fight neck injury rendered the result insignificant. Now, the highly anticipated rematch is here! On March 7, at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, Oliveira, nicknamed 'Do Bronx', seeks redemption and the BMF title.
Who will emerge victorious this time? Will Holloway solidify his dominance, or will Oliveira silence the critics and claim the championship?
UFC 326 is shaping up to be a thrilling event, and here's everything you need to know:
Start Times:
- The early prelims kick off at 5:00 PM ET, 2:00 PM PST, and 10:00 PM GMT.
- The prelims follow at 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PST, and 12:00 AM GMT (March 8).
- The highly anticipated main card starts at 9:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM PST, and 2:00 AM GMT (March 8).
Where to Watch:
UFC 326 marks the third event since the UFC's monumental $7.7 billion move from ESPN to Paramount. Say goodbye to the complexities of the ESPN era, where different platforms were needed for different stages of the event. Now, every bout from each numbered event is conveniently streamed on Paramount+ at no additional cost. However, UK fans, take note: you'll still need a TNT Sports subscription to catch the action.
The Main Event:
- BMF Title (Lightweight): Max Holloway (c) vs. Charles Oliveira - A chance for Oliveira to rewrite history and capture the title.
Main Card:
- Middleweight: Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder
- Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
- Lightweight: Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson
- Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira
Preliminary Card:
- Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long
- Featherweight: Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes
- Flyweight: Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
- Middleweight: Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage
Early Prelims:
- Flyweight: Su Mudaerji vs. Jesús Santos Aguilar
- Light Heavyweight: Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato
- Featherweight: Lee Jeong-yeong vs. Gaston Bolaños
- Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias vs. Diyar Nurgozhay
And there you have it! UFC 326 promises an unforgettable night of fights. Will Holloway retain his title, or will Oliveira shock the world? Tune in to find out and be part of the conversation. Do you think the first fight's outcome was truly affected by Oliveira's injury, or is it a convenient excuse? Share your thoughts below!
