The UFC's 2026 schedule is taking shape, with several high-profile bouts already confirmed. The year kicked off on 24 January with Paddy Pimblett challenging for interim lightweight gold, but Justin Gaethje dominated to win on points. Gaethje is now set to unify the lightweight title against Ilia Topuria at the White House.
In February, Alexander Volkanovski retained the featherweight title by outpointing Diego Lopes for the second time. March saw Max Holloway lose his 'Baddest Motherf*****' belt to Charles Oliveira, while April featured Carlos Ulberg knocking out former champion Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight title.
May brought a major upset as Sean Strickland regained the middleweight title with a points win over Khamzat Chimaev. The summer's biggest event is at the White House, where Topuria and Gaethje headline, with Alex Pereira facing Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
In July, Conor McGregor is scheduled to return after a five-year absence, taking on Max Holloway. The full list of confirmed fights is subject to change.
