Holloway-Oliveira rematch headlines UFC 326 as undercard delivers knockouts and decisions

Headlined by Max Holloway against Charles Oliveira in a rematch for the BMF championship, UFC 326 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas produced decisive undercard moments that shaped the night. Holloway entered as the reigning BMF champion with a 27-8 record, and Oliveira arrived at 36-11, 1 NC seeking to string together consecutive wins for the first time since 2022.

Holloway, a 34-year-old Hawaiian now competing full-time at lightweight, first captured the BMF title at UFC 300, beating Justin Gaethje by fifth-round knockout. He then defended the belt successfully by unanimous decision against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318. Oliveira, a former lightweight champion, returned to the card riding mixed form and recent finishes over Mateusz Gamrot and Michael Chandler, with earlier losses to Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan noted in his record. Event materials also reference an August 2025 injury TKO between the two fighters in Saskatoon, a detail that adds complexity to their recent history.

The co-main event paired No. 7-ranked middleweight Caio Borralho (17-2, 1 NC) against No. 8-ranked Reinier de Ridder (21-3), a matchup that promised immediate consequences for the 185-pound rankings. The main card opened with a middleweight rematch between knockout artists Gregory Rodrigues (18-6) and Brunno Ferreira (15-2), a fight that produced a sudden finish after a patient opening phase. In a moment of high drama, a single, explosive right hand dropped Ferreira, with the action captured in stark color: "Dead or alive, you’re coming with me," and the image of Ferreira hitting the ground like a sack of flesh.

Several undercard results were confirmed during live coverage. Rodolfo Bellato, a 30-year-old Brazilian underdog, handed Luke Fernandez his first professional defeat with a first-round knockout, an outcome posted in live social updates as "Rodolfo Bellato hands Luke Fernandez his first pro defeat via first round knockout to kick off the card." In the flyweight slot, Sumudaerji, listed at 18-7, used a reported 9.5-inch reach advantage to control Jesus Aguilar en route to a unanimous decision, all three judges scoring the bout 30-27.

Other competitive finishes included a close decision rendered 29-28 for Brundage after a tactical exchange and a wild, heavy-hitting round in which Nurgozhay reversed position, landed big punches and closed the stanza with pressure, winning the round 10-9 on the cards. Raul Rosas Jr., 21, was positioned on the card opposite veteran Rob Font, who stands 17 years older, underscoring the card's mix of rising prospects and established names. At featherweight, "Pretty Ricky" Turcios moved up to face Octagon newcomer Montes under referee Kerry Hatley.

Paramount+ carried the full stream, with main-card coverage slated for 9 p.m. ET and prelims for 7 p.m. ET; early-prelim listings appeared in materials at both 5:00 p.m. ET and 5:30 p.m. ET, a discrepancy worth noting for viewers and broadcasters. Promotional partners included an ESPNBetMGM offer, listed as ALMGM: Bet $10, get a $150 bonus for UFC 326, Holloway vs. Oliveira 2.

Beyond individual results, the card carried immediate consequences for the lightweight pecking order. Holloway’s defense of the BMF title and Oliveira’s attempt to reestablish momentum will both influence matchmakers and rankings, while the undercard finishes delivered marketable moments that reshaped contender calculations heading into the next scheduling cycle.