UFC 326 Recap: Oliveira Claims BMF Title, White House Card Unveiled, and Jon Jones Responds

Las Vegas, NV (March 8th, 2026) — In a night filled with high-stakes battles and groundbreaking announcements, UFC 326 delivered an unforgettable experience at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event, held on March 7, 2026, saw Charles Oliveira ascend to the pinnacle of the BMF division with a masterful performance against Max Holloway.

Oliveira’s Dominance and the BMF Title

Charles Oliveira etched his name in the annals of UFC history by defeating Max Holloway via unanimous decision to become the new BMF Champion. Oliveira’s grappling prowess was on full display as he secured takedowns in every round, amassing over 20 minutes of control time. The judges’ scorecards reflected his dominance with a clean sweep of 50-45.

Despite his tactical brilliance, Oliveira’s approach was met with a mixed reception. The crowd’s discontent was palpable, and notable figures like Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor criticized the wrestling-heavy strategy, arguing it did not embody the spirit of the BMF title.

Rising Stars and Notable Performances

The night was also a showcase for emerging talent. At just 21 years old, Raul Rosas Jr. delivered a dominant performance against veteran striker Rob Font, setting a record with 16 takedowns in a three-round bantamweight bout. Gregory Rodrigues avenged a 2023 loss with a stunning knockout of Bruno Ferreira, securing a victory in less than two minutes into the first round.

Other notable performances included Cody Garbrandt, Donte Johnson, Nyamjargal Tumendemberel, and Su Mudaerji, all of whom earned unanimous decision wins. Alberto Montes impressed with a second-round submission over Ricky Turcios, while Diyar Nurgozhay and Rodolfo Bellato finished their opponents in decisive fashion.

UFC White House Card Announced

During the event, the UFC officially announced the highly anticipated UFC White House card, scheduled for June. The card will be headlined by a thrilling matchup between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. This announcement has generated significant buzz within the MMA community, promising another night of high-octane action.

Jon Jones’ Reaction to White House Snub

In a post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White addressed the speculation surrounding Jon Jones’ potential inclusion in the White House card. White categorically stated that Jones was never considered for the event, despite public interest and reports suggesting otherwise.

“Never, ever, ever was Jon Jones even remotely in my mind to fight at the White House,” White asserted. “I’m not saying they weren’t talking to Jon Jones and Jon Jones wasn’t interested in the fight. What’s even crazier is Jon Jones came out and was like ‘I’m in negotiations right now for the White House fight’ after I had already sent a text to his lawyer saying, ‘never going to happen, ever.’”

Jon Jones responded to White’s comments with his characteristic flair, questioning his status with the UFC and expressing his disappointment. The back-and-forth between Jones and White has added another layer of intrigue to the already dramatic landscape of the UFC.

Main Card Results

• BMF Championship – Lightweight: Charles Oliveira def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45 All)
• Middleweight: Caio Borralho def. Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision (30-27 All)
• Bantamweight: Raul Rosas Jr. def. Rob Font via unanimous decision (30-27 All)
• Lightweight: Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson via KO (punch) at 1:53 of R2
• Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues def. Brunno Ferreira via KO (punch) at 1:47 of R1

Preliminary Card Results

• Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt def. Xiao Long via unanimous decision (28-27 All)
• Middleweight: Donte Johnson def. Cody Brundage via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Featherweight: Alberto Montes def. Ricky Turcios via submission (anaconda choke) at 0:40 of R2
• Flyweight: Nyamjargal Tumendemberel def. Cody Durden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Early Prelims Results

• Flyweight: Su Mudaerji def. Jesus Aguilar via unanimous decision (30-27 All)
• Light Heavyweight: Diyar Nurgozhay def. Rafael Tobias via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Light Heavyweight: Rodolfo Bellato def. Luke Fernandez via TKO (punches) at 2:42 of R1