Former featherweight champion Max Holloway places his symbolic ‘BMF’ title on the road within the UFC 326 predominant occasion in opposition to former light-weight titleholder Charles Oliveira. Whereas the ‘BMF’ strap shall be up for grabs, “Blessed” could have the undisputed light-weight championship behind his thoughts.
“It feels large. The BMF title is cool and all, however the undisputed title is on my thoughts,” Holloway advised UFC on Paramount+. “First issues first, Charles Oliveira. He is an animal. He did nice issues right here within the division. He was the champion. And with the ability to have our paths cross once more.”
The UFC 326 headliner is a rematch. Holloway and Oliveira first fought 11 years in the past at UFC Battle Night time 74 in a featherweight struggle. Holloway defeated the Brazilian early within the opening spherical after Oliveira suffered a neck harm.
“That first one, it’s what it’s, you understand. Lots of people say it do not rely due to his harm, however March 7 right here at T-Cellular Area, we get to determine it out once more,” Holloway mentioned. “I am simply glad we get to get it again.”
With Oliveira standing throughout the cage from him, Holloway believes the followers can count on to see fireworks on Saturday.
“Fireworks, man,” Holloway mentioned when requested what’ll happen. “I maintain telling you, man, in case you’re attempting to get individuals into blended martial arts and the game to look at the UFC … Tune in on March 7.”
“It is a historical past struggle. That is one for the historical past books,” continued Holloway.
