Two of the UFC’s most popular stars collide in Las Vegas on Sunday, with the BMF title on the line in what shapes as a blockbuster main event.
Former Featherweight champion and reigning BMF titleholder Max Holloway takes on former Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in a fight that promises fireworks.
While UFC silver headlines the card, there’s plenty of betting value across a stacked lineup — and we’ve outlined our plays below.
After three battles with Alexander Volkanovski at featherweight, Holloway jumped at the opportunity to move up and challenge Justin Gaethje for the BMF title at lightweight.
In one of the most memorable moments in UFC history, Holloway scored a last-second knockout — despite being comfortably ahead on the scorecards. It was a statement win that reinforced his durability and elite striking pedigree.
Standing opposite him is one of the most decorated finishers the sport has ever seen. Charles Oliveira holds the UFC records for most finishes and most submissions, along with a stack of performance bonuses.
This is a fitting headliner for UFC 326 in the fight capital of the world.
Holloway has only been knocked out once in 35 professional bouts, while both fighters bring a combined 83 pro fights into this matchup. With experience, power and finishing ability on both sides, this shapes as a bout unlikely to require the judges.
The co-main event delivers a compelling middleweight clash.
Caio Borralho earned his UFC contract via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022 and went on a seven-fight win streak, defeating the likes of Armen Petrosyan, Paul Craig and Jared Cannonier before dropping a decision to Nassourdine Imavov last September.
Reinier de Ridder, a former two-division ONE Championship titleholder, transitioned to the UFC in 2024 and quickly impressed with wins over Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal and Robert Whittaker before suffering his first promotional loss to Brendan Allen.
Both fighters are within reach of title contention with a statement win here. Borralho’s BJJ black belt gives him a grappling edge, but de Ridder’s awkward striking and submission threat make him a live underdog.
A key bantamweight bout sees experienced campaigner Rob Font meet rising prospect Raul Rosas Jr.
Font has long been a proven contender in the division, facing elite opposition throughout his career. Meanwhile, Rosas became the youngest fighter in UFC history at 17 after earning his contract through DWCS in 2022.
Since an early setback, Rosas has built a four-fight win streak, including two finishes. A crafty submission specialist, six of his 11 career victories have come via tap-out.
If he can impose his grappling, another finish could be on the cards.
Expect aggression in this middleweight rematch.
Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues, an eight-time national BJJ champion and former LFA titleholder, has secured nine wins from 12 UFC appearances, including notable knockout victories over Brad Tavares and Jack Hermansson.
However, four of his six career defeats have come by KO — including a first-round loss to Brunno Ferreira in 2023.
Originally slated for a different opponent, Ferreira now gets a rematch that promises high tempo and heavy exchanges. Both fighters possess grappling credentials, but their styles suggest a striking battle where power could decide proceedings.
The main card opens with a lightweight showdown between two seasoned veterans.
Drew Dober has been part of the UFC roster since 2014, compiling 21 finishes from 28 career wins — including 10 first-round stoppages.
Michael Johnson, a TUF alumnus from 2010, has shared the cage with some of the biggest names in the division and remains a dangerous, experienced opponent.
With both fighters known for their striking and finishing ability — and with neither likely content to coast to a decision — this shapes as an entertaining clash to kick off the pay-per-view.