Oliveira vs. Lopes Set for UFC 335 BMF Title
Charles Oliveira’s wait for another undisputed lightweight title reign has taken a different path. After losing the vacant 155-pound title fight to Ilia Topuria in 2025, Oliveira returned with a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot, then defeated Max Holloway to claim the BMF title. His next scheduled bout is a BMF title defense against Diego Lopes in Las Vegas on December 12, 2026.
From title loss to a homecoming win
Oliveira challenged for the vacant lightweight championship at the promotion’s June 2025 International Fight Week event. Topuria won by first-round knockout at 2:27, becoming the new champion. The official results document the finish.
Oliveira rebounded in Rio de Janeiro that October. In front of a home crowd, he submitted Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke at 2:48 of the second round. The promotion’s recap records the result from the main event.
Oliveira wins the BMF title
On March 7, 2026, Oliveira met Max Holloway in their lightweight rematch. Oliveira won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the five-round bout 50–45, and took the BMF title. This symbolic championship is separate from the promotion’s undisputed lightweight world title.
The official fight report confirms the decision and title change. The win brought Oliveira back into the spotlight after the Topuria loss, while giving him a different belt to defend.
Next: Diego Lopes on December 12
Oliveira is scheduled to defend the BMF title against Diego Lopes in the main event of the December 12, 2026 card in Las Vegas. The official event listing names the matchup and date. It is a BMF title fight, not a bout for the undisputed lightweight championship.
That booking gives Oliveira a clear next assignment, but the division’s title picture is separate. For now, his recent run includes a championship loss, two rebound wins, and a scheduled defense of the BMF belt.
