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UFC 335 event lineup and fighter updates

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The UFC has announced the fight card for UFC 335, scheduled for December 12, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In the main event, Charles Oliveira is set to defend his BMF title against Diego Lopes. Lopes is moving up from the featherweight division to challenge Oliveira, who won the title in March following a decision victory over Max Holloway. Lopes ~~stated~~ noted that ~~the move to the 155-pound lightweight division is driven by a lack of immediate options at 145 pounds. While~~ while he intends to test his ~~strength and~~ power at ~~the higher weight, he noted that~~ 155 pounds, his stay in the division may not be ~~permanent and will depend on the fight's outcome. Lopes also emphasized that while there is mutual respect between the competitors, their friendship will be set aside once they enter the octagon.~~ permanent. The co-main event features a heavyweight bout between Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich. This five-round contest is considered a critical heavyweight ~~eliminator; a win for Pereira could lead to a title rematch against Ciryl Gane or a fight against Josh Holquist.~~ eliminator. Pereira, a former two-division champion, is remaining in the heavyweight category following a second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane in June. Pavlovich enters the matchup following a three-fight winning streak, including a recent knockout victory over Tallison Teixeira, and is seeking a path back toward a heavyweight title shot. UFC commentator Joe Rogan described Pavlovich as a “huge, huge heavyweight with gigantic power and fantastic boxing,” noting that the Russian fighter presents a significant obstacle for the Brazilian. As the matchup approaches, analysts Analysts have raised concerns regarding Pereira’s transition to ~~heavyweight.~~ the heavier class; Michael Bisping noted ~~that Pereira’s mobility may be limited~~ potential limitations in ~~the heavier class,~~ mobility, while Alexander Volkov predicted a loss ~~for the Brazilian~~ due to Pavlovich’s knockout power. Coach Ray Longo suggested Pereira may be undersized for elite heavyweights, and former fighter Jorge Masvidal remarked that Pavlovich possesses ‘abnormal’ hand speed comparable to middleweights. Regarding his future, the 39-year-old Pereira stated that a transition to professional boxing is ‘kind of impossible’ due to his age and remaining contractual obligations. Having signed an eight-bout agreement in March 2026, Pereira has seven fights remaining and remains focused on becoming the UFC’s first three-division champion.

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