UFC 326 takes place in early March on the T-Cellular Enviornment because the Paramount period continues to excite MMA followers for 2026.
The headliner sees the BMF Champion Max Holloway defend his title in opposition to the #2 contender Charles Oliveira.
The scheduled five-round bout is probably going being seen as a light-weight championship eliminator, as Gaethje and Pimblett are battling for the interim belt at UFC 324.
Not too long ago, the UFC introduced 4 key matchups which have more and more picked up curiosity from the MMA group.
Caio Borralho vs Reinier de Ridder
A Middleweight battle that sees two contenders aiming for redemption after dropping their potential title-eliminator bouts.
Borralho suffered his first UFC defeat in enemy territory, dropping by unanimous choice to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Paris.
The #7 contender salvaged victories over Michal Oleksiejczuk, Paul Craig and Jared Cannonier, which introduced him loads of promise within the 185-pound division.
‘RDR’ is coming off a fourth-round TKO loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver, which was seen as a giant upset because the American stepped in on quick discover.
The Dutchman created hype round himself after incomes 4 wins in lower than a 12 months, defeating the likes of Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal and Robert Whittaker.
‘The Pure’ can be hoping to take care of his place above de Ridder, however with the #8 contender taking an extended break than ordinary, he could also be going through a harder opponent.
Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega II
A light-weight battle which is able to witness one fighter break their two-fight dropping streak.
Moicano has had a tough 2025, struggling a one-day seen title defeat to Islam Makhachev and a call loss to Beneil Dariush.
The Brazilian was in prime type earlier than this 12 months, scoring TKO victories over Jalin Turner and Benoit Saint-Denis.
Ortega fought solely as soon as this 12 months, in opposition to Aljamain Sterling at UFC Shanghai, dropping by unanimous choice.
‘T-Metropolis’ appears as if he’s had sufficient of featherweight after competing for the undisputed title twice, however dropping each occasions to Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski.
This can be a rematch within the making, because the final time these two submission artists fought one another, Ortega gained by third-round submission at UFC 214, as ‘Cash’ Moicano eyes revenge on a well-recognized foe.
Paulo Costa vs Brunno Ferreira
It’s the Battle of the Brazilians at 185 kilos as a veteran takes on a prospect in an intriguing battle.
Costa returned to the win column in his final battle, triumphing over Roman Kopylov with an unanimous choice win at UFC 318.
‘The Eraser’ is seeking to make his comeback as he’s solely gained two fights in his final six.
Ferreira went the space for the primary time in his profession as he defeated Marvin Vettori by unanimous choice at UFC 323.
The 33-year-old has completed 14 of his 15 conquered opponents with 9 by knockout and 5 by submission.
‘The Hulk’ is hoping to lastly enter the middleweight rankings, as Costa is prepared to do something to maintain himself within the prime 15.
Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Lengthy
A fan-favourite is determined to bounce again as he takes on a younger Chinese language fighter who additionally desires to redeem himself.
Garbrandt solely competed as soon as this 12 months, struggling a disappointing choice loss to Raoni Barcelos at UFC Atlanta.
The previous bantamweight champion didn’t return to the rankings final 12 months with a submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 300.
Lengthy fought simply as soon as this 12 months, and the Hunan-born fighter misplaced by unanimous choice to Su-Younger You at UFC Shanghai.
In his debut 12 months, the 27-year-old captured a third-round knockout over Quang Le at UFC Macau.
Lengthy has a improbable alternative by conquering a former UFC Champion on his report, whereas Garbrandt goals for an announcement win for his comeback.
