TLDR
- Max Holloway defends the BMF title against Charles Oliveira 2 at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas
- The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena and features multiple supporting bouts
- Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega 2 serves as the co-main event at lightweight
- A light heavyweight bout between Rodolfo Bellato and Luke Fernandez has been added to the card
- Bellato brings a unique 1-1-1-1 UFC record while Fernandez enters undefeated at 6-0
Sources: Bloody Elbow | MMA Fighting | Aggregated MMA news (round-up)
Max Holloway will defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 326 on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event marks the second meeting between two of mixed martial arts’ most respected fighters.
The BMF belt, which stands for “Baddest Motherf*****,” adds a unique element to the championship picture. Holloway captured the title in his previous fight and now faces a former UFC lightweight champion in Oliveira.
Main Card Features Multiple High-Profile Matchups
The co-main event will feature Renato Moicano taking on Brian Ortega in a rematch at lightweight. This represents the second time these fighters will meet inside the octagon.
Caio Borralho faces Reinier de Ridder in a middleweight contest that has drawn attention from fans. Paulo Costa and Brunno Ferreira will also compete at middleweight on the main card.
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Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt returns to action against Long Xiao. The card rounds out with a flyweight bout between Sumudaerji and Jesus Aguilar.
Light Heavyweight Addition Strengthens Undercard
The UFC confirmed a light heavyweight matchup between Rodolfo Bellato and Luke Fernandez for the UFC 326 card. The bout represents an important opportunity for both fighters to move up the division rankings.
Bellato carries a professional record of 12-3-1 with one no contest. His UFC record stands at 1-1-1-1, a unique combination that reflects his unusual recent run.
The Brazilian fighter knocked out Ihor Potieria in his UFC debut. He then fought to a majority draw with Jimmy Crute before encountering controversy in his next bout.
Bellato was unable to continue after receiving an illegal upkick from Paul Craig, resulting in a no contest. Three months later, he lost a decision to Navajo Stirling.
Fernandez enters the contest with an undefeated 6-0 record. The former CFFC light heavyweight champion earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2025.
He destroyed Rafael Pergentino in just 15 seconds, marking the fastest victory of his career. That knockout represented his fifth finish in six professional fights.
The March 7 event represents one of the first major UFC cards of 2026. UFC 324 took place on January 24 in Las Vegas, while UFC 325 occurred on January 31 in Sydney, Australia.
The Holloway versus Oliveira rematch carries special meaning for both competitors. Holloway has spent most of his career at featherweight, while Oliveira made his name as a lightweight champion.
The BMF title defense gives Holloway a chance to cement his legacy with the ceremonial belt. Oliveira seeks to add another championship to his resume after previously holding the lightweight title.
The full UFC 326 card remains subject to change as the promotion often adds or adjusts fights leading up to major events. Additional undercard bouts will likely be announced in the coming weeks as the March date approaches.
