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Oliveira Dominates Holloway to Claim BMF Title at UFC 326

3/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45) to capture the BMF title at UFC 326 in Las Vegas.
Oliveira dominated with grappling, logging 20:49 of control time and five takedowns.
The fight drew criticism for lacking excitement, as Holloway was heavily favored and struggled to mount offense while surviving multiple submission attempts.
Oliveira said he respects Holloway and aims to challenge for the UFC lightweight title.

History

Historical Context

At UFC 100 on July 11, 2009, Brock Lesnar defeated Frank Mir to unify the heavyweight title, following a period of turmoil in the division after Randy Couture's resignation. The event, which garnered over 1.6 million pay-per-view buys, marked a significant moment in mixed martial arts, emphasizing grappling's role in strategy and influencing future UFC matchups.

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Story summary

Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45) to capture the BMF title at UFC 326 in Las Vegas.
Oliveira dominated with grappling, logging 20:49 of control time and five takedowns.
The fight drew criticism for lacking excitement, as Holloway was heavily favored and struggled to mount offense while surviving multiple submission attempts.
Oliveira said he respects Holloway and aims to challenge for the UFC lightweight title.

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