Criticised for grappling his way past Max Holloway in March, the UFC’s all-time finishes leader says he will not fight recklessly to suit a nickname when he defends the belt against Diego Lopes at UFC 335.
Charles Oliveira dismissed criticism labelling his fighting style "boring" ahead of defending his BMF title against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas. The former lightweight champion faced backlash after defeating Max Holloway via grappling at UFC 326 in March. Oliveira stated he will not recklessly trade punches just to satisfy external expectations.
The upcoming headline bout marks Lopes' lightweight debut following his featherweight title losses to Alexander Volkanovski. Oliveira, who holds the UFC record for most finishes and submissions, aims to secure a win to bolster his lightweight title pursuit while champion Justin Gaethje recovers into 2027.
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