UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 Main Card Staff Picks

"By the time UFC 326 finally rolled around on Saturday night in Las Vegas, there was more talk about who would be announced for the White House card than there was for the event itself. UFC CEO and President Dana White had let slip that the promotion would announce the line-up for the June spectacle at the White House at some point on Saturday night."

"Little more than kids when they first met in 2015, both fighters had gone on to claim gold: Holloway at featherweight, Oliveira at lightweight. Holloway now held the UFC's symbolic "BMF" championship, which was on the line Saturday night."

"One fight later, Drew Dober appears to be a lock against Michael Johnson. Only two writers are siding with Rob Font in his fight with young up-and-comer Raul Rosas Jr, a bout originally booked for Noche UFC last year. Two also see Reinier de Ridder winning over Caio Borralho, a heavy favorite with our crew."

UFC 326 took place Saturday night in Las Vegas with significant attention diverted to Dana White's planned announcement of the White House card lineup. The numbered card was considered weak overall, though the main event offered compelling intrigue: a rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira over a decade after their first meeting in 2015. Both fighters had achieved championship success since then—Holloway at featherweight and Oliveira at lightweight. Holloway now held the UFC's BMF championship, which was contested Saturday. The card included several other fights, with predictors showing strong consensus on most matchups, particularly backing Holloway in the main event.

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