The UFC has released its 2026 event schedule featuring several high-profile matchups across multiple weight classes. The lineup includes a heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden and a BMF title defense in Las Vegas.
Heavyweight contender Johnny Walker, who recently moved up from light heavyweight, will face Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a short-notice main event on November 7 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Walker earned a knockout win over Mick Parkin in his heavyweight debut, while Cortes-Acosta returns after losses to Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes.
The schedule continues with UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden, where newly crowned heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will defend his title against rising contender Josh Hokit. The co-main event will feature women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison against women's GOAT Amanda Nunes, a bout originally planned for January but delayed due to Harrison's injury.
On November 21, a Fight Night in Doha, Qatar will showcase a light heavyweight clash between Jiri Prochazka and Navajo Stirling. The year concludes with UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas, where BMF champion Charles Oliveira defends the ceremonial title against Diego Lopes, who makes his lightweight debut after two featherweight title challenges.
Upcoming UFC 2026 Schedule
UFC Fight Night – November 7: Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Johnny Walker (Welterweight) – Las Vegas – Paramount+
UFC 334 – November 14: Ciryl Gane (c) vs. Josh Hokit (Heavyweight title) – New York City – Paramount+
UFC Fight Night – November 21: Jiri Prochazka vs. Navajo Stirling (Light heavyweight) – Doha, Qatar – Paramount+
UFC 335 – December 12: Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes (Lightweight) – Las Vegas – Paramount+
