UFC 326 delivered a major letdown as Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira's BMF title fight failed to meet expectations. What was supposed to be a potential fight of the year candidate instead became a grappling clinic by Oliveira that left fans disappointed. The main event's lackluster performance set the tone for an underwhelming card that lacked fireworks and drama throughout.

Aside from Gregory Rodrigues' revenge knockout over Brunno Ferreira and Alberto Montes' impressive UFC debut, the event struggled to generate excitement. Drew Dober continued his dominance with his lightweight record 11th knockout, while other fights like Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long and Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage delivered minimal entertainment value. The card's overall quality suffered from excessive clinching and cautious strategies.

UFC 326's disappointing showing raises questions about matchmaking and fighter preparation for high-profile events. While individual performances like Montes' submission victory and Rodrigues' revenge finish provided bright spots, the event as a whole failed to deliver the action fans expect from UFC's numbered events. This card will likely be remembered more for what it lacked than what it accomplished.