UFC 335 is shaping up as one of the most exciting cards of the year, with Charles Oliveira defending the BMF title against fellow Brazilian Diego Lopes in the main event on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The highly anticipated matchup was announced during the UFC 332 broadcast, adding another major fight to a card already featuring several recognizable names, including Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich.
Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes Set for UFC 335
The main event of UFC 335 will see Charles Oliveira put his BMF championship on the line against Diego Lopes.
Oliveira enters the fight with a 37-11 MMA record and 25-11 mark inside the UFC. The former UFC lightweight champion captured the BMF title from Max Holloway by unanimous decision in their March UFC 326 rematch.
The 36-year-old Brazilian is one of the most accomplished finishers in UFC history. Oliveira holds the promotion’s all-time records for finishes, submissions and post-fight bonuses, making him a particularly dangerous opponent for any fighter willing to engage in an aggressive contest.
The UFC 335 fight card gives Oliveira an opportunity to make the first defense of his BMF championship.
Diego Lopes Moves Up to Lightweight
Diego Lopes will move up to lightweight for the biggest opportunity of his UFC career.
Lopes, 31, owns a 28-8 professional MMA record and has gone 7-3 since joining the UFC. He previously challenged Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight championship twice but came up short in both title attempts.
After his second unsuccessful title challenge in January, Lopes bounced back impressively at UFC Freedom 250 in June, stopping Steve Garcia by second-round TKO.
Now, Lopes will look to capture his first UFC championship when he faces Oliveira at UFC 335. His aggressive style and finishing ability make the matchup particularly intriguing.
Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich
Another major fight on the UFC 335 lineup features Alex Pereira against Sergei Pavlovich.
Pereira has established himself as one of the UFC’s biggest stars, while Pavlovich brings tremendous knockout power into the matchup. Their meeting adds significant heavyweight-style excitement to a card already headlined by two elite Brazilian finishers.
The Pereira-Pavlovich fight could become one of the most talked-about bouts on the UFC 335 fight card because of the striking power on both sides.
Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer
The UFC 335 lineup also includes a matchup between Bo Nickal and Joe Pyfer.
Nickal has attracted considerable attention since entering the UFC and will face another dangerous opponent in Pyfer. Their bout adds another compelling contest to the Las Vegas event.
Brandon Moreno Returns Against Charles Johnson
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is also scheduled to compete at UFC 335, taking on Charles Johnson.
Moreno’s experience at the highest level of the UFC gives this fight plenty of intrigue, while Johnson will have an opportunity to make a major statement against one of the division’s most established names.
UFC 335 Fight Card
The currently announced UFC 335 lineup includes:
| Fight | Stakes |
|---|---|
| Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes | BMF Title |
| Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alex Pereira | Featured bout |
| Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer | Featured bout |
| Charles Johnson vs. Brandon Moreno | Featured bout |
The card is scheduled for December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the event set to stream on Paramount+.
What Makes UFC 335 Special?
The combination of Oliveira and Lopes gives UFC 335 a particularly intriguing main event. Both Brazilians are renowned for their willingness to pursue finishes, while the BMF championship adds an extra layer of significance.
Oliveira will enter the fight as the defending BMF champion, but Lopes has the momentum and opportunity to establish himself in a new weight class.
With Alex Pereira, Sergei Pavlovich, Bo Nickal and Brandon Moreno also on the lineup, the UFC 335 fight card already features several major names.
As additional bouts are announced, the Las Vegas event could become one of the UFC’s biggest cards of the year.
UFC 335 Key Details
- Event: UFC 335
- Main event: Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes
- Title: BMF Championship
- Date: December 12, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Broadcast: Paramount+
- Other announced fights: Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich, Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer, Charles Johnson vs. Brandon Moreno
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