Max Holloway Vs. Charles Oliveira 2 Officially Booked For UFC 300
Max Holloway Vs. Charles Oliveira 2 Officially Booked For UFC 300...
The highly anticipated rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira is officially set for UFC 300 on April 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. The bout, announced late Sunday night, marks a pivotal moment for both fighters as Holloway seeks redemption after their first clash in 2021. Fans immediately flooded social media with reactions, pushing the matchup to the top of Google Trends in the U.S. by Monday morning.
Holloway (25-7) and Oliveira (34-9) last fought at UFC 262, where Oliveira secured a third-round submission to claim the lightweight title. Now, five years later, the featherweight-turned-lightweight Holloway gets his chance to even the score. UFC President Dana White confirmed the fight will headline the historic UFC 300 card, calling it "a fight fans have been begging for."
The rematch carries high stakes for both fighters. Oliveira, the former lightweight champion, aims to rebound from his controversial loss to Arman Tsarukyan last November. Holloway, meanwhile, looks to cement his legacy as a two-division threat after dominating the featherweight division. ESPN analysts predict the bout could determine the next title contender at 155 pounds.
Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena is expected to sell out within hours when tickets go on sale March 15. The UFC 300 card already features two other title fights, but industry insiders say Holloway-Oliveira 2 is driving most of the early buzz. Betting lines opened with Oliveira as a slight favorite (-130), reflecting his grappling advantage.
This topic is trending today because the official announcement ended months of speculation about both fighters’ next moves. Hardcore MMA fans have debated the rematch’s potential for years, while casual viewers are drawn to the star power of two of UFC’s most exciting strikers. The timing—just five weeks before fight night—has also amplified urgency around the news.
Holloway and Oliveira both posted training camp videos Monday morning, further fueling excitement. The Hawaiian shared footage of his boxing drills, while the Brazilian highlighted his jiu-jitsu sessions. Their first fight won 2021’s "Fight of the Night," and UFC executives hope the sequel delivers similar fireworks for the milestone UFC 300 event.
