Max Holloway, Arman Tsarukyan, and Charles Oliveira (Photo by Imagn)

Arman Tsarukyan Backs Charles Oliveira to Choke Out Max Holloway for BMF Belt

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Pavan Sharma | Last updated Mar 7, 2026 3:46 PM ET

Only a few hours are left for the BMF title fight, where Max Holloway is defending his belt against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan dropped his prediction hours before the fight. Tsarukyan picks Oliveira to beat the 34-year-old fighter and become the new BMF champion.

He believes Oliveira has the tools to win. Speaking on the JAXXON Podcast, Tsarukyan said Holloway is extremely difficult to beat in a striking battle. However, he thinks the Brazilian star’s grappling could be the deciding factor if the fight hits the ground. In the podcast, the Armenian fighter said:

“I would say, Oliveira. On the feet there are no chance to beat Holloway… If he takes him down, he’ll choke him out.”

Arman Tsarukyan picks Charles Oliveira to beat Max Holloway and become a BMF champion:

“I would say Oliveira. On the feet there are no chance to beat Holloway… If he takes him down he’ll choke him out.”

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— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) March 7, 2026

Oliveira is one of the most dangerous submission specialists in the UFC, while Holloway is known for his boxing. Meanwhile, this fight is super hyped, and it got more hyped during their recent face-off at the ceremonial weigh-ins.

Dustin Poirier Reacts to the Faceoff Between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway (Photo by Imagn Images)

Fans noticed the lack of trash talk between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. However, the intensity finally showed during their final face-off at the ceremonial weigh-ins. Both fighters stood nose-to-nose without blinking, creating a tense moment that quickly got the crowd buzzing. Reacting to the heated face-off, Dustin Poirier also got pumped and said:

“There’s one thing I was thinking the whole time. I hope it goes to the final 10 seconds so I can see the point down.” #UFC326

Dustin Poirier was HYPED after watching Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira go nose-to-nose during their face off

"There's one thing I was thinking the whole time. I hope it goes to the final 10 seconds so I can see the point down." #UFC326 https://t.co/7YoD3CYh88 pic.twitter.com/iRBmawcSOu
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 7, 2026

UFC veteran Dustin Poirier couldn’t hide his excitement and admitted he’s hoping the fight lasts long enough for Holloway’s iconic final-seconds moment. Now, fans are eager to see if the fight reaches those chaotic final seconds once again.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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