Two of the most popular and exciting fighters in mixed martial arts history will collide in a long-awaited rematch in 2026.

Max Holloway will defend the “BMF Title” against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 326 on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the organization announced at a press conference Friday.

Oliveira and Holloway fought back in 2015 when the two were featherweights, but their matchup ended early and unceremoniously when Oliveira sustained a fluke esophagus injury less than two minutes into the opening round.

Both men went on to become UFC champions, with Holloway winning the featherweight title in 2018 and Oliveira the lightweight title in 2021.

Oliveira suggested in October, following his submission win over Mateusz Gamrot, that a BMF Title bout against Hollo

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