UFC 326 was shaping up to be an incredible card on paper, but it has taken a huge hit.
Just a few weeks ago, it was announced by Dana White at the UFC Seasonal press conference that Max Holloway would defend his BMF title in a rematch against Charles Oliveira in the UFC 326 main event.
Not long after, several other matchups were announced for the promotion’s third numbered event of their new deal with Paramount, which will take place on March 7.
One of which was a middleweight clash between former title challenger and fan favorite Paulo Costa and fellow Brazilian contender, Brunno Ferreira.
However, news broke this past Friday evening that ‘The Eraser’ has withdrawn from the fight just a week after the fight was officially announced.
Do you think this is a good main event for UFC 326?
Are Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira still top level draws, or is this a cheap main event from the UFC?
JUST ANNOUNCED @BlessedMMA vs @CharlesDoBronxs 2[ #UFC326 | March 7 on @Paramountplus ] pic.twitter.com/DQfC2R6rWp— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2025
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Fans seething with Costa following his withdrawal
In 2025, Costa only competed once in the Octagon, bouncing back from his two fight losing streak when he picked up a unanimous decision win over Roman Kopylov.
Over the last few years, the Brazilian has become well-known for withdrawing from fights, somewhat losing his popularity with the UFC fanbase.
“It’s so hard being a fan of this…
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