LAS VEGAS – The anticipated rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira for the BMF title is officially on, as both fighters successfully navigated the scales at Friday's official weigh-in. No apparent hitches or drama marred the process, setting the stage for their confrontation at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Holloway, the reigning BMF titleholder, tipped the scale at 155 pounds, making weight first during the allotted hour. Oliveira, a former lightweight champion, followed approximately 22 minutes later, registering 156 pounds, clearing the threshold for the bout.
The event, UFC 326, is slated to feature the main card on Paramount+ beginning at 9 p.m. ET. The bout between Holloway and Oliveira is scheduled for five rounds.
Other notable weigh-ins include:
Caio Borralho at 186 pounds, set to face Reinier de Ridder at 185.5 pounds in a middleweight bout.
Rob Font at 136 pounds, scheduled against Raul Rosas Jr. at 135.5 pounds in a bantamweight contest.
Drew Dober at 156 pounds, facing Michael Johnson at 155.5 pounds in a lightweight matchup.
However, the card will see one bout removed. The featherweight matchup between JeongYeong Lee and Gaston Bolanos was cancelled due to weight management issues concerning Lee.
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The UFC 326 card unfolds on Saturday in Las Vegas, with the main event billed as a championship bout for the BMF title. This marks a significant return for Holloway, defending his title against Oliveira in a contest that seems to have generated considerable attention. Information on broadcast times and regional availability has been provided.
Background details indicate that the fighters have a prior encounter, fueling the narrative of this second meeting. Various media outlets have offered coverage, including video highlights of the weigh-ins and pre-fight faceoffs, underscoring the event's media presence. Interviews and other related content surrounding UFC 326, including fighter sentiments and commentary from UFC figures like Dana White, have also surfaced in the lead-up to the event.