UFC 326 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday the 7th of March (early morning of the 8th in South Africa) with a lightweight bout headlining the event as Max Holloway faces Charles Oliveira for a second time in an attempt to defend his BMF Belt. We take a closer look at the Main Event as well as two additional fights on the Main Card from a betting perspective below.
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MAX HOLLOWAY vs CHARLES OLIVEIRA
Lightweight – Main Event:
Max Holloway steps into this headline bout holding a UFC record of 21 wins and 8 losses. The American is known for his relentless pace, elite striking volume and durability, having competed in multiple five-round contests against the best fighters in the division.
He last fought in July 2025, earning a unanimous decision victory over Dustin Poirier across five rounds. Prior to that he suffered a third-round knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria in October 2024 but had recorded impressive wins over Justin Gaethje and Chan Sung Jung before that.
Charles Oliveira arrives with a tally of 22 wins, 11 losses and 1 no contest within the institution. The Brazilian is one of the most dangerous submission specialists in the history of the organisation while also possessing powerful striking that has produced numerous stoppage victories.
Oliveira last competed in October 2025 where he secured a second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot. Before that he suffered a first-round knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria in June 2025 but had previously beaten Michael Chandler by unanimous decision in a five-round contest.
BETTING – click here to bet
Holloway 1.49
Oliveira 2.75
PREDICTION:
Holloway’s volume striking and durability could make it difficult for Oliveira to impose his grappling game consistently across five rounds. Oliveira will always carry submission danger, but Holloway’s pace and striking output should allow him to control the fight over the distance. I am expecting Holloway to secure a decision victory.
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CAIO BORRALHO vs REINIER DE RIDDER
Middleweight – Co-Main Event:
Caio Borralho enters this fight with a resume of 7 wins and 1 loss under the organisation. The Brazilian middleweight is a well-rounded fighter with strong grappling and improving striking, allowing him to control fights both on the mat and at range.
Borralho’s last action came in September 2025, suffering a unanimous decision defeat to Nassourdine Imavov across five rounds. Prior to that he earned a convincing decision victory over Jared Cannonier and also stopped Paul Craig by second-round knockout.
Reinier de Ridder steps into this bout with a UFC record of 4 wins and 1 loss. The Dutchman is a dangerous submission artist who thrives when the fight hits the ground and has shown the ability to finish opponents quickly, notably his striking has also come a long way and should not be overlooked.
He most recently stepped into the octagon in October 2025, losing by fourth-round knockout to Brendan Allen. Before that setback he recorded impressive wins over Robert Whittaker by split decision and Bo Nickal by second-round knockout.
BETTING – click here to bet
Borralho 1.40
De Ridder 3.15
PREDICTION:
Both fighters possess strong grappling ability, but Borralho’s striking and overall balance could prove the difference over three rounds. I am expecting Borralho to control large portions of the fight and secure a decision victory.
ROB FONT vs RAUL ROSAS JR
Bantamweight – Main Card Bout:
Rob Font enters this bout with extensive experience inside the organisation having fought 19 times of which he has won 11 and lost 8. The American is a technical boxer with sharp combinations and has consistently faced high-level competition throughout his career but fallen just short.
The last time Font made an appearance was in September 2025 where he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to David Martinez. Prior to that he earned a split decision win over Jean Matsumoto and defeated Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision.
Raul Rosas Jr arrives with a UFC record of 5 wins and 1 loss. The young Mexican prospect is a dangerous grappler with strong submission ability and continues to develop his striking as his career progresses.
His most recent test was in March 2025, when he secured a unanimous decision victory over Vince Morales. Before that he also recorded decision wins over Aoriqileng and Ricky Turcios, while his only defeat came against Christian Rodriguez by decision in 2023.
BETTING – click here to bet
Font 3.00
Rosas Jr 1.40
PREDICTION:
Font’s experience and boxing ability could trouble Rosas Jr early, but the Mexican’s grappling pressure and control should put him on the judges scorecards over three rounds. I am expecting Rosas Jr to dictate where the fight takes place and secure a decision victory.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Holloway vs Oliveira
Holloway by Decision at 3.85
Borralho vs De Ridder
Borralho by Decision at 2.45
Font vs Rosas Jr
Rosas Jr by Decision at 2.05
The Treble all 3 of my fighters to win by decision works out to 19.34
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but subject to change.
