Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2: What happened at UFC 326 weigh-in

UFC 326 weigh-ins delivered key developments ahead of the highly anticipated Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2 showdown, setting the stage for an intense fight night in Las Vegas.

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Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira successfully hit their marks ahead of the BMF title clash at UFC 326.

Several high-profile bouts on the main card and prelims were officially confirmed after smooth weigh-ins.

The stage is officially set for a blockbuster showdown at UFC 326 after the promotion’s highly anticipated weigh-ins concluded without major drama. Headlining the card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira both successfully made weight ahead of their BMF title bout at lightweight.

Holloway tipped the scales at 155.5 pounds, while Oliveira came in right on the championship limit at 156 pounds. With both fighters clearing the weight requirement, the main event is now locked in for Saturday night as the two fan-favorites prepare to run back one of the most intriguing matchups on the card.

The contest marks Holloway’s BMF title defense against Oliveira, setting up a compelling battle between two of the most respected veterans in the sport.

Co-main event and main card results

The co-main event also moved forward without any issues as Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder successfully hit their marks for their middleweight clash. Borralho weighed in at 186 pounds, while De Ridder came slightly lighter at 185.5 pounds.

Several other notable fighters on the main card also cleared the scale.

Veteran bantamweight Rob Font registered 136 pounds, while rising star Raul Rosas Jr. weighed 135.5 pounds. In the lightweight division, Drew Dober came in at 156 pounds, just ahead of Michael Johnson, who weighed 155.5 pounds.

Meanwhile, the middleweight bout between Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira is also confirmed after Rodrigues weighed 186 pounds and Ferreira checked in at 184 pounds.

Prelim fighters also clear the scale

The preliminary card saw multiple fighters step on the scale and make their respective limits. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt weighed 136 pounds, while his opponent Xiao Long came in at 135.5 pounds.

In the featherweight division, Ricky Turcios weighed 146 pounds, slightly heavier than Alberto Montes, who registered 145.5 pounds.

The flyweight matchup between Cody Durden and Nyamjargal Tumendemberel also went smoothly, with both fighters weighing 125.5 pounds, ensuring their bout remains intact.

All eyes now on fight night

With the weigh-ins complete and every key matchup confirmed, UFC 326 is officially ready for fight night. The event will take place on March 7 in Las Vegas, with the main card scheduled to begin at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT on Paramount+.

As anticipation builds, the spotlight will firmly be on Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira as they prepare to headline the event in a highly anticipated BMF title showdown.

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