Sports 3 min read By Alice Ashford
UFC 335 Sets Oliveira vs. Lopes for BMF Title and Pereira vs. Pavlovich in Las Vegas
UFC 335 will take place on December 12 in Las Vegas, headlined by Charles Oliveira against Diego Lopes for the BMF title, with Alex Pereira facing Sergei Pavlovich and two other major bouts confirmed.
UFC 335 will be staged at a venue in Las Vegas on December 12, with a card that includes a BMF title fight and the return of one of the sport's biggest stars. The promotion has confirmed that Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes will meet for the BMF belt, while Alex Pereira will face Sergei Pavlovich in a heavyweight contest.
The event, announced for Las Vegas, also features a middleweight bout between Joe Pyfer and Bo Nickal, and a flyweight clash between Brandon Moreno and Demetrious Johnson. The combination of a championship fight, a former champion's return, and two high-profile divisional matchups gives the card a broad international appeal.
Oliveira, a former UFC lightweight champion, has long been one of the most popular fighters on the roster. His aggressive style and submission skills have made him a consistent draw, and the BMF title — a belt created to honour the most exciting and fearless competitors — fits his reputation. Lopes, a rising featherweight contender, has built momentum with a series of impressive performances. The bout will test whether Lopes can step up against a veteran with vast experience in championship settings.
Pereira's move to heavyweight has been closely watched since he vacated the light heavyweight title. The Brazilian knockout artist has already held belts in two divisions, and a win over Pavlovich would immediately place him in the title conversation. Pavlovich, known for his finishing power, represents a dangerous test. The Russian heavyweight has recorded a string of first-round stoppages and will be looking to derail Pereira's ambitions.
The middleweight matchup between Pyfer and Nickal pits two of the division's most talked-about prospects against each other. Both fighters have strong wrestling backgrounds and have shown finishing ability early in their UFC careers. A win for either man would likely propel them towards a ranked opponent.
Moreno and Johnson add further star power to the card. Moreno is a former flyweight champion and remains one of the most recognisable names in the lighter weight classes. Johnson, a veteran of the sport and a former title challenger, brings experience and a well-rounded skill set. Their meeting could have implications for the flyweight rankings.
UFC 335 will be the promotion's final major event of the year, and the December date in Las Vegas places it at the heart of the combat sports calendar. The card is expected to attract significant attention from British and international audiences, with several fighters on the bill having competed in the UK and Europe.
Further details, including the full bout order and broadcast arrangements, are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks. For now, the announcement of Oliveira vs. Lopes for the BMF title and Pereira vs. Pavlovich gives the event a clear identity: a mix of championship stakes, heavyweight power, and emerging contenders.
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