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UFC 335 to feature BMF title fight; Strickland misses middleweight bout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

UFC 335 to feature BMF title fight; Strickland misses middleweight bout

Summary

UFC 335 is set for December 12 in Las Vegas, featuring a BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes. Negotiations for a middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov fell through, prompting the UFC to pivot to the Oliveira vs. Lopes matchup. Despite being prepared for UFC 335 after a recent ATV crash with no injuries, Strickland was not chosen to compete due to financial disagreements over the fight. Strickland acknowledged the monetary considerations on social media while addressing fans.

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Status Watch

•UFC 335 scheduled for December 12 at T-Mobile Arena.
•BMF title fight confirmed between Oliveira and Lopes.
•Negotiations for Strickland vs. Imavov broke down over financial issues.
•Strickland stated he was healthy and ready to compete.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Middleweight miss! Sean Strickland was ‘ready to go’ for UFC 335 before BMF swerve

What they're saying

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UFC 335 has officially been announced for December 12th in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be headlined by a BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes. As exciting as that matchup is, it may have been the backup as negotiations for a middleweight title fight fell through. Sources told MMA Mania that a […]
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