UFC 326 fight odds and predictions: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira

In the upcoming UFC 326 event, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira will face off in a 5-round lightweight bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this Saturday. The action kicks off with the early prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 7 p.m. ET, and the main card at 9 p.m. ET, all available on Paramount+.

Holloway, with a record of 27-8-0, scored a unanimous-decision victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 last July, bouncing back from a title-fight loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308. Despite losing four consecutive title fights, he has a solid 4-1 record in his last 5 bouts, with wins by unanimous decision and KO/TKO.

Oliveira, who stands at 36-11-0, is seeking revenge after a Round 1 KO/TKO loss to Holloway in their last matchup over a decade ago. In his recent fight, he secured a Round 2 submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot and has alternated wins and losses in his past 7 fights.

With a 5-inch reach advantage, Oliveira faces off against Holloway’s significant-strikes-landed-per-minute advantage. While Oliveira is more accurate with his strikes and has a higher takedown average, Holloway prefers to stay upright and look for knockout opportunities. Oliveira, on the other hand, excels in submissions and wrestling matches.

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Holloway is favored at -220, while Oliveira is the underdog at +180. Betting on Oliveira offers a chance to double up without specifying the method or round. Considering Oliveira’s strengths on the mat and power in KO/TKO situations, he could be a valuable pick for this fight.

The over/under for rounds is set at 3.5, with the odds leaning towards the fight not going the distance due to the potential for a KO/TKO finish from either fighter. Additionally, betting on the method of victory as KO/TKO/DQ can be a good play at even money.

Overall, UFC 326 promises an exciting matchup between Holloway and Oliveira, with both fighters bringing unique strengths to the octagon. For more in-depth analysis and UFC news, visit MMA Junkie. And for additional sports betting picks and tips, head to SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.