Holloway vs Oliveira Trash Talk Heats Up

This upcoming clash is a rematch over a decade in the making. Holloway and Oliveira first met in August 2015, where the fight ended abruptly in the first round after Oliveira suffered a neck and shoulder injury during a takedown attempt, giving Holloway the TKO victory. The bout, scheduled for UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, in Las Vegas, will be for Holloway's symbolic "BMF" (baddest motherfucker) title. Holloway claimed the belt with a spectacular, last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, a finish Joe Rogan hailed as one of the greatest in the sport's history. Holloway, a former featherweight champion, has made a permanent move to the lightweight division. He is known for his high-volume striking and a now-famous signature move: pointing to the center of the octagon in the final 10 seconds to invite a slugfest, a move his coaches advise against. Oliveira, a former UFC Lightweight Champion, holds the record for the most submission wins in UFC history. Since his first fight with Holloway, he has amassed a formidable record, though he recently lost a split decision to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 before bouncing back with a win over Michael Chandler. The incident involving Arman Tsarukyan occurred at a Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling event on March 1, 2026. He faced Georgio Poullas, a wrestler known for his social media challenge "Take Me Down, Win $1000". Tensions flared during the wrestling match, with both athletes reportedly slapping each other. The situation escalated after the final bell when Tsarukyan, who was winning 5-3, pushed Poullas to the ground and punched him, sparking a larger brawl that required security to intervene. Following the altercation, former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo, who competed in the main event, suggested that both men were fortunate the incident occurred under the RAF banner, as they might have faced fines and suspensions in other promotions.