Charles Oliveira silenced every doubt with one performance. In probably the most anticipated rematches in recent UFC history, “Do Bronx” avenged his previous loss to Max Holloway at UFC 326, earning a unanimous decision victory and capturing the coveted BMF title in the method.
From the opening bell, it was clear Oliveira had arrived with a game plan, and more importantly, the discipline to execute it. The Brazilian legend used his footwork to chop angles, neutralize Holloway’s prolific volume striking, and drag the Hawaiian into the deep waters of grappling exchanges, exactly where Holloway didn’t wish to be.
😳 Charles Oliveira easily took Max Holloway down in the primary 30 seconds. #UFC326
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) March 8, 2026
Oliveira’s ground game was nothing in need of suffocating. Round after round, he chained takedowns with back takes and submission attempts, forcing Holloway to burn enormous energy defending fairly than dictating the pace on the feet. Oliveira landed five takedowns across five rounds, and while Holloway’s granite chin and relentless heart kept him upright through each scramble, the cumulative damage told the story on the scorecards.
The third round was the turning point. Oliveira secured a body lock against the cage, dragged Holloway to the mat, and spent nearly three minutes working from back control while raining in brief elbows. Holloway survived, however the round was a 10-8 on most ringside observers’ cards.
Charles Oliveira has been dominating Max Holloway for 3 rounds 😳 pic.twitter.com/AKKS2zc3VA
— Best MMA Moments (@XcellentMMA) March 8, 2026
To his credit, Max Holloway never stopped competing. The previous featherweight champion landed sharp mixtures within the championship rounds and rocked Oliveira briefly at the top of Round 5, reminding the world why he’s considered considered one of the best featherweights in UFC history. But grit alone couldn’t overcome Oliveira’s volume on the bottom.
When the ultimate horn sounded, all three judges scored it in favor of Oliveira, a well-deserved unanimous decision that cemented his legacy and delivered sweet redemption.
Oliveira’s BMF title win is greater than a belt, it’s an announcement. At 36 years old, he proved he belongs within the conversation as probably the most dangerous fighters on the planet. With the BMF strap around his waist and revenge checked off the list, Do Bronx is not done yet.