UFC Results: Oliveira Dominates Holloway
“This was a one-sided affair the whole way through and a tremendous performance from Oliveira,” remarked analysts following the fight.
On March 7, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Charles Oliveira faced Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch. The two fighters had previously met in 2015, where Holloway emerged victorious via stoppage. However, this time, Oliveira showcased his skills, defeating Holloway by unanimous decision with a score of 50-45 on all three judges’ scorecards.
Oliveira’s victory not only solidified his status in the UFC but also made him the fourth BMF titleholder in UFC history. He became the first fighter to hold both the BMF title and the undisputed lightweight title in his career, further enhancing his legacy within the sport.
Holloway, known for his striking prowess, holds the record for the most significant strikes in UFC history with 3,681. Despite his impressive track record, he was unable to find his rhythm against Oliveira, who effectively controlled the pace and direction of the fight.
In addition to the main event, several other notable fights took place during the evening. Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision (30-27 x3), while Raul Rosas Jr. also secured a unanimous decision victory over Rob Font (30-27 x3).
Drew Dober achieved a second-round TKO against Michael Johnson at 1:53, and Gregory Rodrigues knocked out Brunno Ferreira in the first round at 1:47. Cody Garbrandt won against Xiao Long by unanimous decision (28-27 x3), while Donte Johnson edged out Cody Brundage in a split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29).
Alberto Montes submitted Ricky Turcios with an anaconda choke in the second round at 0:40, and Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28). Sumudaerji also won against Jesus Aguilar via unanimous decision (30-27 x3), and Diyar Nurgozhay triumphed over Rafael Tobias (30-27, 29-28 x2). Lastly, Rodolfo Bellato finished Luke Fernandez with a first-round TKO at 2:42.
Following his victory, Oliveira expressed interest in competing on the UFC’s White House card, asking if there was room for him to fight next. As the UFC continues to evolve, fans eagerly await the next developments in this dynamic sport.