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Oliveira to fight Lopes at UFC 335 as he targets lightweight title
Charles Oliveira is scheduled to face Diego Lopes at UFC 335 on Dec.
12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The fight is for Oliveira’s BMF title, and he is aiming for a shot at the undisputed lightweight title after it.
Oliveira says a win could put him next in line for that title.
The division’s future is uncertain because champion Justin Gaethje has discussed retirement and a possible fight with Conor McGregor.
Oliveira says the UFC should first learn whether Gaethje plans to continue, and he sees Arman Tsarukyan as another title contender.
If Gaethje retires, Oliveira says he and Tsarukyan could fight for the vacant title; otherwise, either man could face Gaethje.
Charles Oliveira is scheduled to defend his BMF title against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas.
Oliveira said he wants a shot at the undisputed lightweight title if he beats Lopes.
He said the UFC should clarify whether champion Justin Gaethje plans to keep fighting or retire.
If Gaethje retires, Oliveira said he could fight Arman Tsarukyan for the vacant title.
Oliveira also defended his grappling-heavy win over Max Holloway, saying he focused on winning rather than public opinion.
- Who
- Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes are scheduled to fight.
- What
- Oliveira is set to defend his BMF title and is targeting a shot at the undisputed lightweight title.
- When
- Dec. 12. The year is not stated.
- Where
- T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Why
- Oliveira wants a title shot if he beats Lopes; he said the UFC should first establish Gaethje’s plans.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Oliveira defeated Max Holloway in his last bout; the date is not stated.
Oliveira is scheduled to defend his BMF title against Lopes at UFC 335 in Las Vegas.
- Event
- UFC 335
- Fight
- Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes
- Date
- Dec. 12
- Venue
- T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Title at stake
- Oliveira’s BMF title
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What people are saying
The first step is for the UFC to sit down with Gaethje and find out exactly what he plans to do
If I get past Diego, I think my name carries weight, and I believe I’ll be next in line for a shot at the undisputed title
If he retires, then it’s me and Arman fighting for the vacant title
I completely neutralized his game.