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Diego Lopes: BMF title shot vs. Charles Oliveira is 'perfect fight for me'

UFC lightweight contender Diego Lopes has confirmed his upcoming bout against reigning BMF champion Charles Oliveira as the ideal matchup for his career. The fight, set for UFC 335 on December 12, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marks Lopes’ debut at 155 pounds after primarily competing as a featherweight.

Oliveira, known for his explosive striking, will defend his ‘Baddest Motherf***er’ title for the first time against Lopes, adding another marquee clash to the UFC’s final numbered event of the year. The card also features a heavyweight showdown between Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich as a co-main event, rounding out a stacked lineup for the Las Vegas spectacle.

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