The spotlight returns to Las Vegas as two UFC legends prepare to renew their rivalry at UFC 326: Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2, a blockbuster rematch more than a decade in the making.
By Marko Tankosic
SME News Balkan Former featherweight champion Max Holloway faces former lightweight king Charles Oliveira for the symbolic but highly coveted ‘BMF’ title in a fight that promises fireworks inside the Octagon.
Holloway vs Oliveira 2: A Rivalry Revisited
The first meeting between Holloway and Oliveira took place at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira in August 2015. Holloway secured a first-round TKO victory, but the result was clouded by a neck injury suffered by Oliveira during the bout.
Now, nearly 11 years later, both men return as proven champions and global superstars. With vastly evolved skill sets and championship pedigree, this rematch at UFC 326 carries major legacy implications.
While the ‘BMF’ title may be symbolic, the stakes are very real. A win would cement either fighter’s standing among the greatest of their generation.
UFC 326 UK Start Time
Fans in the UK can catch all the action live on Sunday, March 8.
- Preliminary card begins at 12am (UK time)
- Main card starts at 2am (UK time)
- Live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Coverage includes exclusive previews, weigh-ins, analysis and post-fight reaction live from Las Vegas throughout fight week.
How to Watch UFC 326 in the UK
UFC 326 is available live on TNT Sports 1. Viewers can stream the event via discovery+, which offers TNT Sports as part of its subscription package.
TNT Sports is also accessible through BT, EE, Sky and Virgin Media platforms.
UFC 326 Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira – BMF Title
- Caio Borralho vs Reinier de Ridder
- Rob Font vs Raul Rosas Jr.
- Drew Dober vs Michael Johnson
- Gregory Rodrigues vs Brunno Ferreira
Preliminary Card
- Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Long
- Ricky Turcios vs Alberto Montes
- Cody Durden vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
Early Preliminary Card
- Su Mudaerji vs Jesús Santos Aguilar
- Luke Fernandez vs Rodolfo Bellato
High Stakes in Las Vegas
With elite talent stacked across the card and two former champions headlining, UFC 326 has all the ingredients for a classic fight night. The Holloway-Oliveira rematch is more than unfinished business — it’s a defining chapter in both fighters’ careers.
As Las Vegas prepares for another electric night inside the Octagon, fight fans can expect high drama, elite skill and potentially a Fight of the Year contender.
