The UFC has strengthened its final numbered event of 2026 with another intriguing addition, bringing a rising finisher into a high-stakes matchup against an established contender as the promotion prepares for its annual holiday break.
UFC 335 takes place on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a card headlined by a BMF championship bout between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes.
The event also features a heavyweight clash between Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich, alongside several other notable matchups.
Maycee Barber Faces Carli Judice At UFC 335
Maycee Barber will return to the Octagon against Carli Judice in a women’s flyweight bout that presents contrasting challenges for both fighters. Barber is looking to recover from a brutal defeat, while Judice enters the contest riding a four-fight winning streak.
“The Future” suffered one of the most alarming finishes of her career at UFC Seattle in March when Alexa Grasso stopped her with a rapid combination before securing a rear-naked choke. Barber was left unconscious for several minutes, ending a seven-fight winning streak that had brought her close to the title picture.
Before that setback, “The Future” had collected victories over Amanda Ribas, Katlyn Cerminara, and Karine Silva. The 28-year-old now faces an opponent eager to make the most of a significant step up in competition.
Judice has built momentum through a run of increasingly impressive performances. After losing her UFC debut to Gabriella Fernandes by split decision, she recovered with four consecutive victories, including finishes of Yuneisy Duben, Nicolle Caliari, and Jeisla Chaves. Her latest win came in August, when she stopped Chaves with a body kick just 99 seconds into their fight.
The promotion has also added an intriguing light heavyweight contest, with undefeated prospect Quentin Pasley scheduled to make his UFC debut against Junior Tafa.
Pasley earned his contract through Dana White’s Contender Series and attracted attention from the UFC CEO, who compared the prospect to Jon Jones.
UFC 335 Fight Card
- BMF Championship: Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes
- Heavyweight: Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich
- Flyweight: Brandon Moreno vs. Charles Johnson
- Middleweight: Joe Pyfer vs. Bo Nickal
- Women’s Flyweight: Maycee Barber vs. Carli Judice
- Light Heavyweight: Quentin Pasley vs. Junior Tafa
