UFC Schedule, Fight Cards, Watch Times, and Live Stats
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is a premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization that has taken the combat sports world by storm. With its roots in the early 1990s, the UFC has grown into a global phenomenon, showcasing some of the most skilled and accomplished fighters from around the world. We have entered another year of the UFC action game.
In this upcoming event, we will witness Conor McGregor’s comeback to the Octagon, along with other significant title fights. McGregor, a prominent figure in the sport, has been absent since suffering a leg injury in July 2021. However, this autumn, he is scheduled to compete against Michael Chandler. Additionally, there are some interesting developments in other aspects of the event that aim to captivate the knowledgeable audience.
In February, on Alexander Volkanovski’s home turf in Australia, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev successfully defended his title in a closely contested decision. Moving on to March, Jon Jones, considered one of the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the light heavyweight division, made his return to the octagon after three years. He competed in the heavyweight division and secured a victory in the first round by submitting Ciryl Gane.
In March, Britain’s Leon Edwards held the welterweight belt with a decision win over Kamaru Usman in London, seven months just after taking the title from the “Nigerian Nightmare” with a stunning head kick. April then kicked off with Israel Adesanya finally beating long-time rival Alex Pereira, the 33-year-old knocking out the Brazilian to regain the middleweight belt that he lost to Pereira in November.
The UFC’s main objective is to determine the most skilled and well-rounded fighters across multiple disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, and more. Through its rigorous matchmaking process and stringent rules, the organization has established itself as the pinnacle of professional MMA competition.
One of the key aspects that set the UFC apart is its commitment to fair and regulated fights. The organization follows a comprehensive set of rules and regulations, ensuring the safety of the fighters while allowing for a high level of action and excitement. The fighters compete inside an octagonal cage known as the “Octagon,” which has become an iconic symbol of the sport.
The UFC features a diverse roster of fighters from various weight classes, ranging from strawweight to heavyweight. Each weight class has its own unique characteristics and style of fighters, providing a wide range of matchups and fighting styles for fans to enjoy. The organization’s commitment to equality and fairness extends to its treatment of male and female fighters, with both genders receiving equal opportunities and recognition.
Fighters in the UFC undergo rigorous training and preparation to compete at the highest level. They train in a variety of martial arts disciplines, focusing on developing their striking, grappling, and conditioning skills. Many fighters have backgrounds in traditional martial arts, collegiate wrestling, or professional boxing before transitioning to MMA.
The UFC puts on numerous events throughout the year, featuring both live events and pay-per-view (PPV) broadcasts. The events are held in various locations around the world, showcasing the global reach and appeal of the sport. Each event typically consists of a main card featuring several high-profile fights, as well as preliminary bouts that showcase up-and-coming talent.
The UFC has catapulted many fighters to superstardom, with household names like Conor McGregor, Anderson Silva, Ronda Rousey, and Jon Jones becoming global icons. These fighters, along with others, have transcended the sport, attracting mainstream attention and elevating the UFC’s status as a major sporting organization.
There are plenty more title battles waiting for us too, It started with the coming back of Henry Cejudo just after a long absence to challenge Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight belt in May. Here is every fight and event announced by the mixed martial arts promotion for the coming weeks and months (cards subject to change):
UFC Schedule: Get All the Latest Updates on Fight Cards, Watch Times, and Live Stats
Grab the UFC Schedule for 2023:
- Saturday 20 May – UFC Fight Night – UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US
Main card
Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill (women’s strawweight)
Edmen Shahbazyan vs Anthony Hernandez (middleweight)
Emily Ducote vs Polyana Viana (women’s strawweight)
Andre Fialho vs Joaquin Buckley (welterweight)
Maheshate vs Viacheslav Borshchev (lightweight)
Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson (lightweight)
Prelims
Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Vanessa Demopoulos (women’s strawweight)
Orion Cosce vs Gilbert Urbina (welterweight)
Ilir Latifi vs Rodrigo Nascimento (heavyweight)
Chase Hooper vs Nick Fiore (lightweight)
Natalia Silva vs Victoria Leonardo (women’s flyweight)
Takashi Sato vs Themba Gorimbo (welterweight)
- Sun, May 21 / 4:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
Dern vs Hill
- Saturday 3 June – UFC Fight Night – UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US
Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi (flyweight)
Miesha Tate vs Mayra Bueno Silva (women’s bantamweight)
Sun, Jun 4 / 6:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
KARA-FRANCE VS ALBAZI
- Saturday 10 June – UFC 289 – Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada
Amanda Nunes (C) vs Irene Aldana (women’s bantamweight title)
Charles Oliveira vs Beneil Dariush (lightweight)
Nassourdine Imavov vs Chris Curtis (middleweight)
- Sun, Jun 11 / 7:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
NUNES VS ALDANA
- Saturday 17 June – UFC Fight Night – UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US
Marvin Vettori vs Jared Cannonier (middleweight)
- Sun, Jun 18 / 7:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
Vettori vs Cannonier
- Saturday 24 June – UFC Fight Night – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, US
Josh Emmett vs Ilia Topuria (featherweight)
Sun, Jun 25 / 12:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
Emmett vs Topuria
- Saturday 1 July – UFC Fight Night – UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US
Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov (middleweight)
Sun, Jul 2 / 3:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
Strickland Vs Magomedov
- Saturday 8 July – UFC 290 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, US
Alexander Volkanovski (C) vs Yair Rodriguez (IC) (featherweight title)
Brandon Moreno (C) vs Alexandre Pantoja (flyweight title)
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis (middleweight)
Jalin Turner vs Dan Hooker (lightweight)
Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price (welterweight)
- Sun, Jul 9 / 7:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
Volkanovski Vs Rodriguez
- Sun, Jul 16 / 7:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
Holm Vs Bueno Silva
- Saturday 22 July – UFC Fight Night – O2 Arena, London, UK
Tom Aspinall vs Marcin Tybura (heavyweight)
Molly McCann vs Julija Stoliarenko (women’s flyweight)
Ketlen Vieira vs Pannie Kianzad (women’s bantamweight)
- Sun, Jul 23 / 12:30 AM GMT+5:30 / Main Card
Aspinall Vs Tybura
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