UFC 335 is trending because Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes are set to meet for the BMF title, while Alex Pereira has been matched with Sergei Pavlovich in another major fight-card announcement. The lineup has also revived questions about why Josh Hokit received a heavyweight title shot ahead of Pereira—and brought renewed attention to Hokit's unusual accusations about Pereira.
Who is fighting for the BMF title at UFC 335?
According to Bleacher Report, Charles Oliveira will face Diego Lopes for the BMF title at UFC 335. The matchup gives the event a headline fight built around one of the UFC's most recognizable unofficial championships.
The BMF belt is a symbolic title rather than a standard championship tied to a traditional division. It is generally associated with fighters known for aggressive, entertaining performances, making Oliveira-Lopes a natural fit for a bout designed to generate attention beyond the regular rankings.
Bleacher Report identified the Oliveira-Lopes matchup as part of the UFC 335 fight-card reveal. The report also listed the Pereira-Pavlovich fight, but the supplied headlines do not provide a confirmed date or venue for UFC 335.
Oliveira brings considerable name recognition to the matchup, while Lopes joins him in a fight that places the BMF title at the center of the event. The source headlines do not state whether additional bouts have been finalized, so the full card remains subject to further announcements.
Who is Alex Pereira fighting at UFC 335?
Alex Pereira is set to fight Sergei Pavlovich, according to Bleacher Report. The bout adds a second high-profile matchup to the UFC 335 lineup and puts Pereira in a heavyweight contest after he was passed over for a title opportunity.
The matchup has drawn attention because Pereira had been linked to the heavyweight title picture. Instead of fighting for the belt, he will face Pavlovich. Bleacher Report presented the Pereira-Pavlovich booking alongside the Oliveira-Lopes BMF fight, making it one of the central storylines around UFC 335.
The two fights give the event a clear focus: Oliveira and Lopes will compete for the BMF title, while Pereira and Pavlovich meet in a heavyweight matchup. The available headlines do not include a score, result, weigh-in detail or confirmed role for either fighter beyond the announced pairings.
Why did Josh Hokit get the heavyweight title shot over Alex Pereira?
Dana White explained why Josh Hokit received the heavyweight title shot instead of Alex Pereira, according to Fighters Only. The decision has become part of the UFC 335 conversation because Pereira is now linked to Pavlovich rather than a heavyweight championship bout.
The Fighters Only headline specifically frames White's comments around the choice between Hokit and Pereira. It does not, in the supplied material, provide enough detail to summarize White's full reasoning or quote him directly. What is clear is that Hokit was selected for the title opportunity, while Pereira's next listed fight is against Pavlovich.
That decision has made the UFC's heavyweight matchmaking a major point of discussion. Fans are comparing Hokit’s title opportunity with Pereira’s position in the division, while the UFC 335 announcement gives Pereira a high-profile fight of his own.
What did Josh Hokit say about Alex Pereira?
Ahead of a UFC 334 fight, Josh Hokit accused Alex Pereira of witchcraft and claimed Pereira’s “Chama” catchphrase was a curse, The Times of India reported. The comments added an unusual personal angle to the rivalry surrounding the heavyweight division.
The accusation was reported as part of Hokit’s pre-fight controversy. It is a claim made by Hokit, not an established fact, and there is no basis in the supplied headlines to treat it as anything more than provocative trash talk or a public allegation.
“Chama” is associated with Pereira’s public persona, and Hokit’s comments focused on that slogan rather than a conventional dispute over rankings, technique or preparation. The controversy now sits alongside the more consequential matchmaking question: why Hokit received the title shot while Pereira was booked to fight Pavlovich.
What is confirmed about the UFC 335 card?
The confirmed matchups identified in the available reports are Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes for the BMF title and Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich. Dana White’s explanation of Hokit’s title shot and Hokit’s comments about Pereira provide additional context, but they are separate stories tied to the event’s heavyweight narrative.
A UFC 335 date, venue, complete fight card and official results are not included in the supplied reports. For now, the event’s main talking points are the BMF title fight, Pereira’s heavyweight matchup and the controversy surrounding the decision to give Hokit the title opportunity.