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UFC 326 Results: Charles Oliveira Defeats Max Holloway

UFC 326 brought plenty of attention heading into fight night, largely because of the rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Their first fight happened back in 2015, and more than a decade later the two finally met again inside the Octagon. This time, it was Oliveira who walked away with the win after five rounds of control and patience.

The card also featured several other notable matchups, including strong performances from Caio Borralho and rising bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr.. Here’s a breakdown of what happened on the main card at UFC 326.

Main Event: Charles Oliveira Gets His Revenge Against Max Holloway

When Holloway and Oliveira first fought years ago, the bout ended quickly after Oliveira suffered an injury. Because of that, the rematch at UFC 326 had a different kind of intrigue around it.

From the opening round, Oliveira made his approach clear. He focused heavily on takedowns and grappling, repeatedly bringing Holloway to the mat and working from dominant positions. Holloway showed the toughness fans expect from him, defending submissions and making it back to his feet several times, but he struggled to build any real offensive rhythm.

Round after round, Oliveira continued to pressure, mixing striking with his grappling to keep Holloway on the defensive. By the time the fifth round ended, the result felt clear. All three judges scored the fight 50-45 for Oliveira, giving the Brazilian a convincing unanimous decision win.

For Oliveira, the victory not only settles the score with Holloway but also puts him back into the conversation among the lightweight division’s top fighters.

UFC 326 Results
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Co-Main Event: Caio Borralho Handles Reinier de Ridder

In the co-main event, Caio Borralho faced former ONE champion Reinier de Ridder in a middleweight matchup.

Borralho fought a very measured fight. Rather than rushing exchanges, he kept the pace under control and used a mix of striking and grappling to stay ahead. De Ridder had moments where he tried to bring the fight to the ground, but Borralho was prepared for those attempts.

After three rounds, the judges all scored the fight 30-27, giving Borralho a clear unanimous decision victory.

Raul Rosas Jr. Picks Up Another Win

At just 21 years old, Raul Rosas Jr. continues to build experience in the bantamweight division. At UFC 326, he faced veteran Rob Font.

Font tried to keep the fight standing where his boxing could make the difference, but Rosas relied on pressure and wrestling to shift the fight in his favor. Several takedowns throughout the bout helped him control the pace and limit Font’s offense.

After three rounds, Rosas earned a unanimous decision win, adding another victory to his growing record.

Drew Dober and Gregory Rodrigues Deliver Finishes

The earlier fights on the main card provided the night’s most decisive moments.

Drew Dober faced veteran Michael Johnson in a lightweight contest. The fight stayed competitive early, but Dober began landing harder shots in the second round. A series of strikes forced the referee to step in, giving Dober a second-round TKO victory.

Meanwhile, middleweight Gregory Rodrigues needed even less time. Facing Brunno Ferreira, Rodrigues landed a powerful punch in the opening round that ended the fight quickly with a first-round knockout.

UFC 326 Main Card Results

Fight Winner Loser Result Round
Main Event Charles Oliveira Max Holloway Unanimous Decision (50-45) 5
Co-Main Event Caio Borralho Reinier de Ridder Unanimous Decision (30-27) 3
Bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. Rob Font Unanimous Decision 3
Lightweight Drew Dober Michael Johnson TKO (Strikes) 2
Middleweight Gregory Rodrigues Brunno Ferreira KO (Punch) 1

UFC 326 ended with a result that many fans will remember for a while. Charles Oliveira’s win over Max Holloway not only settles an old matchup but also puts him back in a strong position in the lightweight division.

Elsewhere on the card, fighters like Caio Borralho and Raul Rosas Jr. continued building their momentum, while Drew Dober and Gregory Rodrigues delivered the main card finishes.

With several divisions affected by the results, UFC 326 could shape matchmaking decisions in the months ahead.

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