The Vegas Main Event
The UFC is ending 2026 on a high note. We just got word during the UFC 332 broadcast that UFC 335 is hitting Las Vegas on December 12, and the lineup is absolutely stacked. We are talking about two major headliners that are bound to break the internet.
First up, Charles Oliveira is putting his BMF championship on the line against Diego Lopes. Oliveira is fresh off a win over Max Holloway at UFC 326, though some fans were salty about his takedown-heavy game plan. Regardless, the man has the receipts: he holds the record for the most submissions, total finishes, and post-fight bonuses in the organization's history. It’s giving legacy status, no cap.
Lopes is ready for the moment too. After a rough start to his Octagon career, he’s been on a steady climb. Even after two tough title-fight losses to Alexander Volkanovski, he’s proven he’s a total force in the featherweight division.
The Heavyweight Shift
If that wasn't enough, Alex Pereira is making a massive move to the heavyweight division to face Sergei Pavlovich. Pereira is a beast who has already captured middleweight and light heavyweight gold. After a failed bid for the interim heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, he is looking to make a statement here.
Pavlovich is no joke either, holding a 9-3 record inside the Octagon. He’s been a staple in the heavyweight rankings, having faced some of the toughest names in the business, including Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov.
Why it matters
This card is the ultimate grand finale for the year. Seeing a former light heavyweight champ like Pereira move up to heavyweight adds a layer of chaos to the division, while the BMF title fight keeps the hype levels at an all-time high. It’s a total W for fight fans closing out 2026.
