Charles Oliveira Defends BMF Title Against Diego Lopes at UFC 335

Oliveira's Title Defense

Charles Oliveira, the reigning BMF champion, will defend his title against Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 335. This fight is scheduled for December 12, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Event Details

The UFC confirmed the matchup on October 3, 2026. Oliveira holds a professional record of 37 wins, 11 losses, and 1 no contest. He won the BMF title in March by defeating Max Holloway, who is the only fighter to have defended the title thus far. The co-main event for UFC 335 features Alex Pereira facing Sergei Pavlovich.

Lopes' Transition to Lightweight

Diego Lopes, with a record of 28 wins and 8 losses, is making a move to the lightweight division for this fight. He previously fought twice for the featherweight championship against Alexander Volkanovski and recently secured a victory over Steve Garcia in June. Lopes is a popular figure among fans and will be looking to make an impact in his new weight class.

Middleweights Bo Nickal and Joe Pyfer are also set to compete on the UFC 335 card.