Charles Oliveira captured the BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) championship belt with a dominant victory over Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

The lightweight bout saw former lightweight champion Oliveira face off against former featherweight champion Holloway, who entered the fight as the defending BMF titleholder. This marked the second meeting between the fighters, with their first encounter taking place 11 years ago at UFC Fight Night 74 when both competed at featherweight.

Oliveira controlled the majority of the fight, implementing a game plan that effectively neutralized Holloway's striking advantages. The Brazilian fighter's performance was technically sound, though observers noted the contest lacked the exciting, crowd-pleasing elements typically associated with BMF title fights.

The victory adds another significant win to Oliveira's resume and establishes him as the new BMF champion. However, the nature of the fight has raised questions about the future direction of the symbolic title, which was created to honor fighters who engage in particularly entertaining and aggressive contests.

Holloway, known for his high-volume striking and durability, was unable to find his rhythm against Oliveira's strategic approach. The loss marks a setback for the Hawaiian fighter, who had held the BMF title since his previous victory.