The Ultimate Fighting Championship is set to cap off its blockbuster 2026 pay-per-view calendar with an action-packed year-end event featuring two of the most consistently thrilling matchups the sport has to offer. In the main event of UFC 335, reigning BMF champion Charles Oliveira will put his symbolic belt on the line against surging contender Diego Lopes in a high-stakes, five-round championship showdown. The card is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, serving as the promotion’s final major pay-per-view offering of the year.
The co-main event promises an equally explosive collision of styles and power as former two-division champion Alex Pereira officially moves up to the heavyweight division to square off against knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich in a scheduled five-round heavyweight battle. With championship implications, divisional milestones, and high-octane fighting styles anchoring the top of the bill, UFC 335 stands as a fittingly massive finale to the promotion’s 2026 campaign.
For fans looking to tune into the action live, the main card will broadcast exclusively on Paramount+ starting at 9 p.m. ET. The preliminary card is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET, while the early prelims will begin at 5 p.m. ET, accessible via both Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass. Tickets for the year-end pay-per-view spectacle will officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m. PT through AXS, giving mixed martial arts enthusiasts an early opportunity to secure their seats inside T-Mobile Arena for what is expected to be a sold-out atmosphere.
Charles Oliveira enters the final pay-per-view of 2026 looking to successfully defend the coveted BMF championship for the first time in his illustrious career. The Brazilian veteran and former UFC lightweight champion has carved out one of the most remarkable and statistically dominant résumés in the history of the organization. Oliveira currently holds the all-time UFC records for the most finishes, with an astonishing 21 stoppages, and the most submissions, with 17 tapouts to his credit. Furthermore, his fan-pleasing style and penchant for bonus-winning performances have tied him to a record-setting 21 post-fight bonuses throughout his tenure with the promotion.
Oliveira’s combination of aggressive, unorthodox striking and world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has established him as one of the most universally popular and enduring figures in mixed martial arts. At UFC 335, he will look to add yet another signature victory to his Hall of Fame-caliber career against a hungry challenger who has rapidly developed a nearly identical reputation for relentless offense and all-action fights inside the Octagon.
That challenger is Diego Lopes, who enters the high-profile matchup with a 28-8 professional record while taking a monumental step up in weight. Lopes will be moving up from the featherweight division to make his official lightweight debut against the reigning BMF champion. The Brazilian-born Mexican representative has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the UFC ranks, captivating fans and media alike with his fearless willingness to engage in wild exchanges and persistently hunt for finishes from the opening bell.
Lopes has built serious momentum behind a series of statement victories over top-tier competition, including impressive wins against elite featherweights like Brian Ortega, Jean Silva, and Steve Garcia. These performances have firmly cemented Lopes as one of the organization’s premier fan favorites and a rising star on the cusp of superstardom. Should Lopes pull off the victory against Oliveira, he would not only walk away with the symbolic BMF championship strap but also instantly launch himself to the front of the line in the ultra-competitive UFC lightweight title picture.
While the main event brings lightweight fireworks, the co-main event features a colossal heavyweight pairing that pits one of the division’s most terrifying punchers against one of the most accomplished and technical strikers in the modern history of the sport.
Sergei Pavlovich enters the co-main event holding the No. 2 ranking in the official UFC heavyweight division. The fearsome Russian powerhouse previously set a promotional record by securing six consecutive knockout victories in the opening round, showcasing a level of destructive power that left a trail of elite heavyweights in his wake. Pavlovich has earned devastating stoppage victories over top-tier contenders such as Curtis Blaydes, Tai Tuivasa, and Derrick Lewis, proving time and again that he can end a fight with a single exchange.
Despite operating near the very top of the heavyweight division for years, Pavlovich has yet to secure an opportunity to fight for the undisputed UFC heavyweight championship. A definitive victory over a global superstar of Alex Pereira’s caliber could make his case for a title shot impossible for the promotion to ignore as the heavyweight landscape shifts into 2027.
Standing across the Octagon from Pavlovich will be Alex "Poatan" Pereira, who boasts a professional record of 13-4 and will embark on a historic quest to establish himself as a legitimate contender in a third different UFC weight class. Pereira previously captured both the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight championships in breathtaking fashion, orchestrating a rapid and unprecedented rise to superstardom that included memorable victories over elite fighters such as Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland, and Jiří Procházka.
Known for his devastating left hook and technical kickboxing pedigree, Pereira has proven that his generational power translates seamlessly as he moves up the scale. However, stepping up to heavyweight to face a massive, heavy-handed puncher like Pavlovich represents a significant physical test and a brand-new frontier for the former two-division champion. A victory in his heavyweight debut would not only secure an unprecedented multi-division milestone but also thrust Pereira directly into the heavyweight title conversation, adding another legendary chapter to his combat sports legacy.
The supporting card for UFC 335 is heavily fortified with high-stakes matchups featuring elite contenders and rising prospects across multiple weight classes. Among the featured preliminary attractions is a compelling clash in the middleweight division between surging ranked contenders Joe Pyfer and Bo Nickal. Pyfer steps into the Octagon holding the No. 6 spot in the middleweight rankings, looking to defend his territory against the undefeated wrestling standout Nickal, who currently occupies the No. 14 ranking and aims to crack the upper echelon of the division.
In the flyweight division, former champion Brandon Moreno will make his return to action in a high-profile bout against the durable Charles Johnson. Meanwhile, the women’s flyweight division will see No. 6-ranked contender Maycee Barber test her skills against Carli Judice in what promises to be an intense, action-packed battle. The card also features an intriguing light heavyweight contest pitting undefeated Dana White’s Contender Series standout Quentin Pasley against heavy-handed striker Junior Tafa in what will mark Pasley’s promotional debut.
From the high-stakes BMF championship clash between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes to Alex Pereira’s dangerous heavyweight experiment against Sergei Pavlovich, UFC 335 provides the organization with a deeply compelling, high-stakes closing act to wrap up the 2026 pay-per-view schedule.
Announced UFC 335 Fight Card
Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alex Pereira
Joe Pyfer vs. Bo Nickal
Brandon Moreno vs. Charles Johnson
Maycee Barber vs. Carli Judice
Quentin Pasley vs. Junior Tafa
