Overview
- Oliveira says he lost movement on his left side after a neck injury in the 2015 fight, a problem initially described as an esophageal tear, and feared potential paralysis.
- The former lightweight champion says he wants his father to present the BMF belt to him if he wins the rematch.
- Holloway dismisses a simple striker-versus-grappler label, expressing confidence in his takedown defense and jiu-jitsu after emphasizing grappling in training.
- Analysts, including Michael Bisping, suggest the winner could influence the lightweight title picture, though any leap over top contender Arman Tsarukyan remains uncertain with Gaethje–Topuria unification pending.
- UFC 326 takes place March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with U.S. coverage streaming on Paramount+ and select windows on CBS, and UK broadcast on TNT Sports/Discovery+.