Get to know about the date and the main event of all the officially announced UFC events, from Fight Nights to Pay Per View!
Dec 13, 2024; Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES; UFC CEO Dana White during weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The UFC calendar has become the heartbeat of mixed martial arts fans. These events represent the pinnacle of the sport, where championship belts change hands and legends are born. The promotion has mastered the art of building anticipation, creating storylines that extend far beyond the octagon and into popular culture itself. Every week, fight fans gather around televisions, bars, and arenas to witness history unfold in real time.
The upcoming UFC schedule promises to deliver some of the most compelling matchups the sport has seen in years. From championship rematches to mesmerizing fights featuring the most dangerous contenders in their respective divisions, each event offers something unique for fight fans. The UFC has strategically placed these events across different time zones and continents, ensuring that the global audience gets maximum exposure to the sport’s biggest stars and most anticipated battles. Here is the list of the upcoming events officially announced by the UFC.
UFC Fight Night: Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber – May 31st
The women’s flyweight division gets its moment to shine when Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber headline UFC Fight Night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This represents a crucial matchup between two rising contenders who could be one win away from a title shot. Blanchfield brings her well-rounded skills, while Barber showcases explosive striking power and improved wrestling. Both fighters have been climbing the rankings steadily, making this a true number one contender eliminator.
The UFC Apex provides an intimate setting where every exchange gets amplified. This is perfect for showcasing the technical skills both women possess. This matchup represents the future of women’s flyweight division.
UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 – June 8th
The bantamweight division takes center stage at UFC 316 when Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley settle their score in what promises to be an explosive rematch. Their first encounter was a tactical masterpiece that showcased two completely different fighting styles, with Dvalishvili’s relentless wrestling pressure meeting O’Malley’s creative striking and movement. The Georgian fighter’s cardio and wrestling dominance proved to be the difference maker, but O’Malley has been working tirelessly to improve his takedown defense.
Another title fight on this card features the newly minted champion Julianna Pena defending her belt against the olympic medal winning Judoka, Kayla Harrison. This is a fight that will pit Pena’s ruggedness against Harrison’s elite ground game. The Prudential Center in Newark will provide the perfect East Coast atmosphere for what could be a changing of the guard in the bantamweight division. Fans can expect five rounds of high-level competition as these two elite athletes leave everything in the octagon.
UFC Fight Night: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley – June 15th
Welterweight action takes center stage when former champion Kamaru Usman makes his return against Joaquin Buckley at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. This fight marks a critical juncture for Usman, who’s looking to bounce back from recent setbacks and prove he still belongs among the elite. Buckley brings dangerous knockout power and improved wrestling, making him a legitimate threat to any welterweight in the world.
Atlanta’s fight fans will witness a classic grappler versus striker matchup, with Usman’s championship-level wrestling meeting Buckley’s devastating striking combinations.
UFC Fight Night: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. – June 21st
The light heavyweight division gets international exposure when Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr. in Baku, Azerbaijan at the Baku Crystal Hall. This represents Hill’s opportunity to bounce back from his two losses and prove he still belongs at the top of the division. Rountree brings heavy hands and knockout power that makes every exchange dangerous for any opponent willing to stand and trade.
Baku provides an exotic backdrop for what promises to be a violent encounter between two proven finishers. Hill’s boxing skills and reach advantage will be tested against Rountree’s explosive power and improved cardio. The winner positions themselves for another shot at the light heavyweight title, while the loser faces an uncertain future in the competitive division.
UFC 317: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira – June 29th
Las Vegas gets treated to an absolute blockbuster when Ilia Topuria defends his featherweight title against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. This fight brings together two of the most exciting finishers in the sport, with Topuria’s knockout power meeting Oliveira’s world-class submission game. The Georgian will look to become a two division champion , while Oliveira will look to become a two time lightweight champion.
T-Mobile Arena has hosted some of the UFC’s biggest moments, and this fight has all the ingredients to join that list. Topuria’s aggressive striking style and granite chin will be tested against Oliveira’s slick Brazilian jiu-jitsu and improved boxing. The stylistic matchup favors fireworks, with both men possessing the ability to end fights in spectacular fashion.
UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira – July 13th
Heavyweight violence comes to Nashville when Derrick Lewis squares off against Tallison Teixeira at Bridgestone Arena. Lewis brings his legendary knockout power and hometown crowd support, while Teixeira’s youth and well rounded make him dangerous anywhere the fight goes.
Lewis’s devastating power has ended more fights than most fighters have competed in. Meanwhile Teixeira is looking to cement his name in the heavyweight division and establish himself as a legit contender.
UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 – July 20th
The trilogy fight that fans have been demanding finally becomes reality when Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier complete their epic series at UFC 318 in Louisiana. These two warriors have already provided fight fans with two instant classics, splitting their previous encounters in fights that showcased the absolute best of mixed martial arts. Poirier got the best of Holloway in both the fights, but this time, ‘Blessed’ comes with the BMF title.
New Orleans provides the perfect backdrop for this fight as this will be Dustin Poirier’s last fight. The place where it all started will the place where he ends his career. Both fighters have continued to evolve since their last meeting. The Smoothie King Center will witness the conclusion of one of MMA’s greatest trilogies.
UFC Fight Night: Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder – July 26th
Middleweight action travels to Abu Dhabi when Robert Whittaker faces Reinier de Ridder at Etihad Arena. Whittaker brings his championship-level striking and takedown defense against de Ridder’s world-class grappling and submission game. This represents a classic striker versus grappler matchup that will test both men’s skills in all areas of mixed martial arts.
The Middle East provides a neutral ground for this international clash between two of the most skilled middleweights in the world. Whittaker’s experience at the highest level will be crucial against de Ridder’s relentless pressure and grappling transitions. The winner establishes themselves as a legitimate title contender in the stacked middleweight division.
UFC Fight Night: Amir Albazi vs. Tatsuro Taira – August 3rd
The flyweight division takes center stage when Amir Albazi battles Tatsuro Taira at the UFC Apex in what could arguably determine the next title challenger. Both men represent the future of the division, with Albazi’s well-rounded skills meeting Taira’s explosive finishing ability.
The intimate Apex setting will highlight the technical brilliance both fighters possess, with each man looking to make a statement against elite competition. The winner likely earns a title shot in the UFC flyweight division.
UFC 319: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev – August 16th
The middleweight division reaches a boiling point when Dricus Du Plessis puts his title on the line against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago. This represents one of the most intriguing stylistic matchups in recent memory, with Du Plessis’s well-rounded game meeting Chimaev’s overwhelming wrestling and finishing ability. The South African champion has proven his mettle against elite competition, while Chimaev represents the biggest threat to emerge in the division in years.
United Center has a reputation for hosting electric fight atmospheres, and this championship bout should deliver another memorable night for Chicago fight fans. Chimaev’s perfect record and dominant performances have created massive anticipation for his first title shot. Meanwhile, Du Plessis looks to establish his reign with a statement victory over the division’s most feared contender.
(Image Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck – Imagn Images)
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