The final numbered event of 2026, UFC 335, is headlined by a BMF title showdown between fan favorites Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes. It will be the first time two Brazilians headline a numbered UFC card since Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort in February 2011.
Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes preview
Oliveira (37-11 MMA, 25-11 UFC) took the BMF title from Max Holloway by unanimous decision in March's UFC 326 rematch. "Do Bronx," who is the UFC's all-time leader in finishes, submission and bonuses, was expected to rematch Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 in September, but was unable to compete on the date after his friend and teammate Allan Nascimento tragically died.
Lopes (28-8 MMA, 7-3 UFC) will attempt to get his hands on a belt for the first time under the UFC banner following two featherweight
title losses to Alexander Volkanovski. Following his failed second chance at gold in January, Lopes rebounded with a second-round TKO of Steve Garcia at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes preview odds
According to DraftKings, Oliveira is a slight -192 favorite to retain his BMF belt against Lopes, who's a +160 underdog for his move to lightweight.
How to watch Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+
When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 335: Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes odds, what to know for BMF title bout
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