Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes
Odds, prediction and stats · Lightweight · 5 rounds · Main Card
The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes is the next card. How the model works
Fight details
- Event
- UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes · Main event
- Date
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026
- Part of the card
- Main Card
- Venue
- T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Lightweight
- Rounds
- 5 × 5 minutes
Preview
Charles Oliveira (37-11) faces Diego Lopes (28-8) in the main event of UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes, a lightweight bout, on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. Charles Oliveira has won 25 of 36 UFC fights, 4 by knockout and 17 by submission, and comes in on 2 wins in a row. Diego Lopes has won 7 of 10 UFC fights, 4 by knockout and 1 by submission.
Diego Lopes is 5 years younger; Charles Oliveira has a 2-inch reach advantage. Charles Oliveira attempts 2.50 submissions per 15 minutes, better than 99% of active UFC fighters. Diego Lopes attempts 1.02 submissions per 15 minutes, better than 86% of active UFC fighters.
The betting market makes Charles Oliveira a 62% favourite (−189).
How they fight
Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.
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When is Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes?
Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes. Scheduled for 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT, 10:00 PM UK).
Where is Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes?
Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes takes place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
How can I watch Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes?
ufc.com lists the main card on Paramount+.
Who is favoured to win, Charles Oliveira or Diego Lopes?
Charles Oliveira is the betting favourite. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the market gives Charles Oliveira a 62% chance and Diego Lopes 38%. Best prices at US books: Charles Oliveira, −154 at BetRivers; Diego Lopes, +160 at DraftKings.
What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes?
The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes is the next UFC card.
How many rounds is Charles Oliveira vs Diego Lopes?
5 rounds of five minutes.
What are Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes's records?
Charles Oliveira is 37-11 (25-11 in the UFC). Diego Lopes is 28-8 (7-3 in the UFC).
How old are Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes?
Charles Oliveira is 36 and Diego Lopes is 31.
How tall are Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes, and what is their reach?
Charles Oliveira is 5'10" and has a 74" reach; Diego Lopes is 5'11" and has a 72" reach.
Where are Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes from?
Charles Oliveira fights out of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Diego Lopes fights out of Manaus, Brazil.
Have Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.