On March 7, 2026, the long-running MMA debate between Jiu-Jitsu and boxing will be put to the test as Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway go toe-to-toe in the octagon for one of the most anticipated events of the year. The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Las Vegas for UFC 326, and fans know the card will not disappoint.

The main event headlines with a long-awaited rematch between former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and Current BMF champion Max Holloway, who will be defending his title. Holloway, known for his elite-level striking and knockout power, has proved himself countless times after winning and defending the BMF title. Oliveira, on the other hand, relies on his incredible jiu-jitsu skills, being known as one of the most dangerous submission artists in MMA history. He holds the record for 16 submission wins and is looking to take the BMF belt from Holloway’s waist.

So, why is this fight so hyped up by the fans? The two fighters had already met in the cage for UFC Fight Night 74 in 2015, but the fight was cut short when Oliveira suffered a neck injury. This rematch has been on everyone’s mind for over ten years, and Oliveira is hungrier than ever to take back his pride, while Holloway wants to prove he is still the BMF of the UFC. The
unpredictability of this fight makes all the difference when dealing with such different skillsets. If Charles is not at his best game, he could easily be caught off guard and knocked out by Max’s incredible punching power, but a similar ending could take place if Charles manages to get Max into his grappling range. This fight is expected to be fast-paced, nerve-racking, and possibly the Fight of the Year.

But the action does not limit itself to the main event; the Co-Main event warms up the action when Renato Moicano goes up against a fan favorite, Brian Ortega, for another rematch. Brian Ortega got the upper hand on Moicano back in 2017 via a submission, but Moicano is desperate to prove himself after coming off two losses in his most recent fights. He is known for being a well-rounded fighter, lacking in no category, and has gone head-to-head with many top contenders in the past. Ortega always brings excitement to the cage with his entertaining fighting style and technical submission skills. The winner of this fight could very well be on their way to a championship title shot in the lightweight division.

If you are not yet familiar with the UFC, this card is a perfect display of top fighters showing what they can really do. With a perfect mix of skill and martial arts, you get the full experience of an amazing UFC event. On top of a great card, this is the second fight ever to be shown on UFC’s new media partner, on Paramount+, making it cheaper and more accessible than ever before. So fan or not, UFC 326 represents the perfection of competition, high stakes, and excitement that make MMA one of the most entertaining sports in the world.