UFC 326 delivered a sobering reality check for the BMF title's relevance. Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway for five rounds to claim the belt, but the lackluster performance has analysts questioning whether it's time to retire the concept. The fight lacked the wild, no-holds-barred excitement that defined previous BMF matchups, with Oliveira's grappling-heavy approach failing to capture fans' imaginations.

Brett Okamoto argues the BMF belt has run its course after delivering classic moments since 2019. The title once celebrated Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal's attitude, created Holloway's iconic finger point, and added meaning to Dustin Poirier's final walk. Okamoto suggests the UFC should retire the belt while it still has meaning, though he'd accept a McGregor fight under any circumstances.

Meanwhile, Caio Borralho's win over Reinier de Ridder failed to elevate either middleweight, while 21-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. set a new record with 16 takedowns against Rob Font. Rosas' grappling-heavy performance showcased his potential but also exposed limitations against top competition. With fighters like Umar Nurmagomedov and Cory Sandhagen possessing more diverse skill sets, Rosas faces a steep climb if he hopes to achieve his goal of retiring by 25.