Max Holloway Vs. Charles Oliveira 2 Set For UFC 300 Main Event
Max Holloway Vs. Charles Oliveira 2 Set For UFC 300 Main Event...
UFC President Dana White announced late Sunday that Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will headline UFC 300 in a highly anticipated rematch. The lightweight bout, scheduled for April 13 in Las Vegas, marks their first meeting since Oliveira submitted Holloway in 2017.
The fight is trending across the U.S. as fans debate whether Holloway can avenge his loss or if Oliveira will cement his dominance. Both fighters are coming off impressive wins, with Holloway defeating Arnold Allen and Oliveira submitting Beneil Dariush in 2025.
UFC 300 is already shaping up as one of the most stacked cards in recent memory. The pay-per-view event will also feature a women's strawweight title fight and a heavyweight contender bout, according to White's announcement.
Holloway (25-7) has won four straight since moving up to lightweight last year. The former featherweight champion told ESPN he's "a completely different fighter" since their first meeting. Oliveira (34-9), the former lightweight champ, holds the UFC record for most submission wins (16).
Tickets for UFC 300 go on sale March 15 through Ticketmaster. The event will stream live on ESPN+ PPV from T-Mobile Arena, with prelims airing on ESPN. Industry analysts predict it could break the UFC's pay-per-view record set by McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov in 2018.
Social media erupted after the announcement, with #HollowayOliveira2 trending nationwide. MMA journalists note the timing works perfectly, as neither fighter has significant injuries and both were already training. The 155-pound matchup could determine the next lightweight title contender.
Oddsmakers initially installed Oliveira as a -150 favorite, reflecting his grappling advantage. However, Holloway's improved takedown defense and striking volume make this one of 2026's most intriguing matchups. The winner likely faces reigning champion Islam Makhachev later this year.
This marks the UFC's first major fight announcement since settling its antitrust lawsuit last month. The promotion appears to be making good on promises to deliver bigger fights following the $335 million settlement with former fighters.
