Holloway and Oliveira Clash in High-Stakes UFC 326 Showdown

Max Holloway will face Charles Oliveira tonight at UFC 326 in a highly anticipated rematch, taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight marks the first time the two former champions will meet since their initial encounter over a decade ago, which Holloway won under controversial circumstances. This time, they will compete for the “Baddest Motherf*****” belt in the lightweight division.

The main event pits Hawaiian fighter Holloway, a former featherweight champion, against Brazilian veteran Oliveira, who has held the lightweight title. Their previous bout in 2015 ended abruptly when Oliveira suffered a neck injury, leaving uncertainty about the nature of his injury even today. Both fighters, now aged 34 and 36 respectively, have evolved significantly in their careers, each building a legacy worthy of Hall of Fame recognition.

A victory for Holloway could set the stage for a future rematch with current lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Topuria previously defeated Holloway in a featherweight title fight in 2024 and also claimed victory over Oliveira last summer. Fans are eager to see if Holloway can claim another shot at Topuria, this time in a new weight class.

Fight Schedule and Broadcast Details

UFC 326 is set for Saturday, March 7, 2024. The early prelims will kick off at 22:30 GMT (14:30 PT / 16:30 CT / 17:30 ET), followed by regular prelims starting at 00:00 GMT on Sunday (16:00 PT / 18:00 CT / 19:00 ET on Saturday). The main card will begin at 02:00 GMT on Sunday (18:00 PT / 20:00 CT / 21:00 ET on Saturday).

In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available live on TNT Sports and can also be accessed via Discovery+, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports. For viewers in the United States, Paramount+ will stream the early prelims, regular prelims, and main card, while CBS will broadcast the final hour of the regular prelims along with the first hour of the main card.

Main Card and Undercard Highlights

The main card features a series of exciting matchups, including:

– Max Holloway (C) vs. Charles Oliveira 2 for the “Baddest Motherf*****” title
– Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder (middleweight)
– Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (bantamweight)
– Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson (lightweight)
– Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira (middleweight)

The preliminaries showcase notable bouts, such as Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long (bantamweight) and Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes (featherweight), among others.

As the fighters prepare for battle, the stakes are high, and fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious in this thrilling rematch. With so much on the line, UFC 326 promises to deliver an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action.