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AI slop? Fight fans bemoan ‘cruel’ UFC 335 poster that turned mighty co-headliner into internet meme

UFC claims its UFC 335 poster features some “Bad MFs.” It also features some bad AI, judging by the cartoonish looks of the four combatants charged with carrying the Dec. 12 fight card in Las Vegas. Particularly the “cruel” rendition…

By Jesse Holland · MMA Mania

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Fight fans criticized the UFC 335 poster for cartoonish AI-like renditions, turning Sergei Pavlovich into an internet meme.
UFC 335 takes place on December 12 in Las Vegas.
Charles Oliveira defends his BMF title against Diego Lopes in the main event.

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MMA Mania's Jesse Holland reports that fight fans have heavily criticized the new UFC 335 promotional poster, mocking its seemingly cartoonish, AI-generated depiction of fighters. In particular, fans turned co-headliner Sergei Pavlovich into an online meme due to what was described as a bizarre rendition of the heavyweight contender.

UFC 335 is scheduled to take place on December 12 in Las Vegas. The event features a BMF title main event between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes, alongside the co-main event featuring former two-division champion Alex Pereira facing Pavlovich.

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AI slop? Fight fans bemoan ‘cruel’ UFC 335 poster that turned mighty co-headliner into internet meme

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