Las Vegas is about to host chaos — the good kind.
UFC 326 rolls into the fight capital with a BMF belt on the line and two certified action merchants headlining. Max Holloway. Charles Oliveira.
The main event isn’t the only spot worth circling, either. There’s value sprinkled across multiple matchups. Let’s break it down.
When Max Holloway moved up to lightweight to face Justin Gaethje, he delivered one of the most iconic knockouts we’ve ever seen. Final seconds, pointing to the centre, lights out.
That moment cemented him as the rightful BMF king.
Across from him stands one of the most dangerous finishers the UFC has ever produced. Charles Oliveira owns the promotion’s records for most finishes and most submissions and if you give him even a sliver, he’ll take your neck home as a souvenir.
Here’s what stands out:
- Holloway has been knocked out just once in 35 pro fights.
- Oliveira is a submission machine with relentless pressure.
- Combined, they bring 80+ pro fights of big-stage experience.
Both men are proven finishers. Both carry power. Both chase moments. This doesn’t scream “slow burn.” It screams exchanges, scrambles and someone getting clipped or caught. We don’t think the judges will be needed to decide this one.
This one has real divisional impact.
Borralho burst into the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series and rattled off seven straight wins. Clean grappling, smart pressure and a black belt who understands positioning.
Then there’s Reinier de Ridder. Long frame, tricky submissions, and he’s not shy about dragging fights into deep water.
Both are hovering near title contention. A win here? That’s a force multiplier.
Borralho’s grappling is elite. But de Ridder’s submission instincts and unpredictable striking make him a live underdog in every sense.
Rob Font has shared the cage with some proper fighters. He’s battle-tested, durable and rarely out of his depth.
But Raul Rosas Jr isn’t here for long apprenticeships. He became the youngest fighter in UFC history at 17, and since an early hiccup, he’s rattled off four straight wins with two finishes.
Six of his 11 wins have come via submission. If he gets a limb or a neck, it’s usually game over.
Font’s savvy. Rosas is aggressive. If the youngster imposes his grappling early, another finish feels well within reach.
Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues is straight-up chaos in human form. An eight-time national BJJ champion with real knockout power, he’s stacked highlight-reel wins over names like Brad Tavares and Jack Hermansson.
But, Brunno Ferreira already knocked him out in Round 1 back in 2023.
Now we get the rematch.
Both have grappling credentials, both hit hard, but stylistically? This likely stays standing until someone folds.
If they start trading early, it won’t last long.
Perfect fight to open a main card.
Drew Dober has 21 finishes from 28 wins. Ten of those are inside the first round. When he lands clean, it’s usually curtains.
Michael Johnson is a seasoned operator who’s fought elite names for over a decade. Still dangerous. Still fast. Still capable of flipping momentum in a heartbeat.
Neither man is built to coast.
Expect exchanges. Expect damage. Expect someone staring at the lights before the final horn.