The UFC's 2026 schedule is taking shape, with several title fights and high-profile matchups already confirmed. The year began on 24 January with Paddy Pimblett challenging for the interim lightweight belt, but he was comprehensively beaten by Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is now set to unify the lightweight title against Ilia Topuria at the White House in June.
In other title action, Alexander Volkanovski retained the featherweight strap by outpointing Diego Lopes for the second time in January. Max Holloway lost his 'Baddest Motherf*****' title to Charles Oliveira in March, while Carlos Ulberg knocked out former champion Jiri Prochazka to win the vacant light-heavyweight belt in April.
May saw Sean Strickland regain the middleweight title with a points victory over Khamzat Chimaev. In June, Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira to claim the interim heavyweight championship at the White House. The highlight of the year is expected to be UFC 329 in July, where Conor McGregor will fight for the first time in five years, taking on Max Holloway.
Other confirmed title fights include Islam Makhachev defending the welterweight belt against Ian Machado Garry, and Mackenzie Dern putting her women's strawweight title on the line against Gillian Robertson. All cards are subject to change.
