Former featherweight champion Max Holloway puts his symbolic ‘BMF’ title on the line in the UFC 326 main event against former lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira. While the ‘BMF’ strap will be up for grabs, “Blessed” will have the undisputed lightweight championship in the back of his mind.
“It feels huge. The BMF title is cool and all, but the undisputed title is on my mind,” Holloway told UFC on Paramount+. “First things first, Charles Oliveira. He’s an animal. He did great things here in the division. He was the champion. And being able to have our paths cross again.”
The UFC 326 headliner is a rematch. Holloway and Oliveira first fought 11 years ago at UFC Fight Night 74 in a featherweight fight. Holloway defeated the Brazilian early in the opening round after Oliveira suffered a neck injury.
“That first one, it is what it is, you know. A lot of people say it don’t count because of his injury, but March 7 here at T-Mobile Arena, we get to figure it out again,” Holloway said. “I’m just glad we get to get it back.”
With Oliveira standing across the cage from him, Holloway believes the fans can expect to see fireworks on Saturday.
“Fireworks, man,” Holloway said when asked what’ll take place. “I keep telling you, man, if you’re trying to get people into mixed martial arts and the sport to watch the UFC … Tune in on March 7.”
“This is a history fight. This is one for the history books,” continued Holloway.
