UFC 2026: The Complete Fight Calendar and Announced Bouts
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has unveiled its extensive schedule for 2026, with a packed calendar of events featuring title fights, high-stakes matchups, and international showcases. As the MMA promotion continues its global expansion, fans can look forward to a year of thrilling action across multiple weight classes and continents.
Early 2026 Highlights and Championship Developments
The UFC's 2026 campaign commenced dramatically on 24 January, when Justin Gaethje secured a decisive points victory over Paddy Pimblett to claim the interim lightweight championship. This result dashed hopes of a Liverpudlian title triumph and set the stage for a potential unification bout with superstar Ilia Topuria. Just one week later, Alexander Volkanovski reinforced his dominance at featherweight, successfully defending his title against Diego Lopes for the second time through another commanding points decision.
March promises further excitement with a highly anticipated rematch for the "Baddest Motherf*****" championship, as Max Holloway prepares to defend against Charles Oliveira. This clash between two MMA icons represents one of the most eagerly awaited bouts on the 2026 calendar.
Detailed UFC Event Schedule for February and March 2026
Saturday 7 February – UFC Fight Night – UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Main Card
- Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira (bantamweight)
- Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi (flyweight)
- Ryan Spann vs Rizvan Kuniev (heavyweight)
- Michal Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault (middleweight)
- Jean Matsumoto vs Farid Basharat (bantamweight)
- Uran Satybaldiev vs Julius Walker (light-heavyweight)
Preliminary Card
- Bruna Brasil vs Ketlen Souza (women's strawweight)
- Said Nurmagomedov vs Javid Basharat (bantamweight)
- Wang Cong vs Eduarda Moura (women's flyweight)
- Muin Gafurov vs Jakub Wiklacz (bantamweight)
- Klaudia Sygula vs Priscila Cachoeira (women's bantamweight)
Saturday 21 February – UFC Fight Night – Toyota Center, Houston, USA
Main Card
- Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez (middleweight)
- Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija (heavyweight)
- Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa (featherweight)
- Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira (middleweight)
Preliminary Card
- Jacobe Smith vs Seokhyeon Ko (welterweight)
- Jordan Leavitt vs Yadier del Valle (featherweight)
- Ode Osbourne vs Alibi Idiris (flyweight)
- Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal (welterweight)
- Julianna Miller vs Carli Judice (women's bantamweight)
- Austin Vanderford vs Jean Paul Lebosnoyani (welterweight)
- Nora Cornolle vs Joselyne Edwards (women's bantamweight)
- Alden Coria vs Luis Gurule (flyweight)
Saturday 28 February – UFC Fight Night – Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
- Brandon Moreno vs Asu Almabayev (flyweight)
- Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes (flyweight)
- Marlon Vera vs David Martinez (bantamweight)
- Imanol Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas (flyweight)
- Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green (lightweight)
- Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco (bantamweight)
- Ryan Gandra vs Jose Daniel Medina (middleweight)
- Macy Chiasson vs Ailin Perez (women's bantamweight)
- Damian Pinas vs Wes Schultz (middleweight)
- Cristian Quinonez vs Kris Moutinho (bantamweight)
- Sofia Montenegro vs Ernesta Kareckaite (women's flyweight)
March 2026: Championship Bouts and International Events
Saturday 7 March – UFC 326 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA
- Max Holloway (C) vs Charles Oliveira 2 ("Baddest Motherf****r" title)
- TBA vs TBA
- Caio Borralho vs Reinier de Ridder (middleweight)
- Gregory Rodrigues vs Brunno Ferreira (middleweight)
- Rob Font vs Raul Rosas Jr (bantamweight)
- Cody Garbrandt vs Long Xiao (bantamweight)
- Cody Durden vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (flyweight)
- Donte Johnson vs Dusko Todorovic (middleweight)
- JooSang Yoo vs Gaston Bolanos (featherweight)
- Luke Fernandez vs Rodolfo Bellato (light-heavyweight)
- Sumudaerji vs Jesus Aguilar (flyweight)
Saturday 14 March – UFC Fight Night – UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
- Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos (featherweight)
- Ion Cutelaba vs Oumar Sy (light-heavyweight)
- Amanda Lemos vs Gillian Robertson (women's strawweight)
- Bruno Silva vs Lone'er Kavanagh (flyweight)
- Rinya Nakamura vs Luan Lacerda (bantamweight)
- Marwan Rahiki vs Harry Hardwick (featherweight)
Saturday 21 March – UFC Fight Night – O2 Arena, London, UK
- TBA vs TBA
Saturday 28 March – UFC Fight Night – Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, USA
- Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer (middleweight)
- Alexa Grasso vs Maycee Barber 2 (women's flyweight)
Global Reach and Event Considerations
The 2026 UFC schedule demonstrates the promotion's commitment to international growth, with events planned across the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. From the UFC Apex in Las Vegas to London's O2 Arena and Mexico City's Arena CDMX, the organisation continues to bring elite mixed martial arts to diverse audiences worldwide. It is important to note that all fight cards remain subject to change, with the "C" designation indicating reigning champions in respective bouts.
