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Diego Lopes welcomes BMF-style war with Charles Oliveira at UFC 335: ‘Let’s see who goes down first’

Diego Lopes will challenge Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt on Dec. 12, headlining UFC’s final numbered card of the year in Las Vegas, and promises to do his part to deliver the level of excitement fans expect from a…

By Guilherme Cruz · MMA Fighting

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Diego Lopes said he hopes to engage in an all-out war against Charles Oliveira at UFC 335.
Lopes will challenge Oliveira for the BMF belt in the UFC 335 main event on December 12.
Lopes considers Oliveira the toughest opponent of his career due to threats in every area.

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Diego Lopes is set to challenge Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt in the main event of UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas. Speaking with MMA Fighting, Lopes stated he welcomes an aggressive, high-action brawl against Oliveira and hopes his fellow Brazilian looks to engage in a stand-up battle.

Lopes described Oliveira as the toughest matchup of his career due to his well-rounded finishing ability on the feet and on the ground. Making his lightweight move after bulking up to 180 pounds, Lopes also expressed interest in eventually defending the BMF belt against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.

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Diego Lopes welcomes BMF-style war with Charles Oliveira at UFC 335: ‘Let’s see who goes down first’

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