UFC numbered events are the promotion's biggest cards, stretching back to UFC 1 in Denver in 1993. In the US they stream on Paramount+ from 2026 instead of pay-per-view. Remaining 2026 dates: UFC 333 (Oct 24, Abu Dhabi), UFC 334 (Nov 14, New York) and UFC 335 (Dec 12, Las Vegas).
UFC numbered events — UFC 1 to UFC 335 and counting — are the promotion's biggest cards, usually headlined by a title fight. In the US they moved from pay-per-view to Paramount+ in 2026 as part of the UFC's new broadcast deal, with some cards also airing on CBS.
A numbered card typically has five main card fights and several preliminary bouts, with championship main events scheduled for five rounds.
Latest results
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev — October 24, 2026, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Results
| Card | Winner | Loser | Method | Round, time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main event · featherweight title | Alexander Volkanovski (c) | Movsar Evloev | TKO (ground and pound) | R2, 4:54 |
| Co-main · bantamweight title | Petr Yan (c) | Merab Dvalishvili | Unanimous decision (48-47 ×3) | 5 rounds |
| Main card | Lone'er Kavanagh | Ramazan Temirov | TKO | R1, 4:28 |
| Main card | Alexander Volkov | Rizvan Kuniev | Unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) | 3 rounds |
| Main card | Aaron Pico | Losene Keita | TKO (ground and pound) | R1, 1:14 |
| Prelims | Dominick Reyes | Azamat Murzakanov | KO (head kick and punches) | R1, 2:40 |
| Prelims | Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | Nikita Krylov | TKO (knee and punches) | R1, 2:38 |
| Prelims | Abus Magomedov | Cameron Rowston | Submission (guillotine) | R1, 1:44 |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 1993 | UFC 1 in Denver; Royce Gracie wins the tournament |
| 2005 | The Ultimate Fighter finale helps bring the UFC into the mainstream |
| 2016 | UFC 205: first event at Madison Square Garden |
| 2026 | US home moves to Paramount+ |
| Oct 3, 2026 | UFC 332: Natalia Silva wins the women's flyweight title fight |
A fan's guide
A UFC numbered card is built in layers: early prelims, prelims and a main card of five fights. Title fights are five rounds; most other fights are three. If you are new to the sport, watch the main event and co-main first, then use our results page to decide which other fights are worth watching back.
From 2026 every UFC card streams on Paramount+ in the US, and some numbered events also air on CBS, which has made the biggest fights far easier to watch than in the pay-per-view era.
Our take
The move to Paramount+ is the biggest change for US fans in a generation: numbered cards no longer cost an extra pay-per-view fee. The early evidence is that the UFC has responded by making every card deeper rather than saving its best fights for a few shows.
Our view on the 2026 calendar is that it is front-loaded with title fights in the autumn, and UFC 333 delivered: Alexander Volkanovski stopped the unbeaten Movsar Evloev in Abu Dhabi.
What's next
UFC 334 (November 14) is at Madison Square Garden and UFC 335 (December 12) in Las Vegas; main events had not been announced as of October 25.
Latest coverage
UFC 333 preview: Volkanovski vs. Evloev and the rest of the 2026 UFC calendar
October 17, 2026UFC 332: Natalia Silva beats Wang Cong in women’s flyweight title fight
October 4, 2026UFC 330: Islam Makhachev beats Ian Machado Garry by decision
August 16, 2026FAQ
Where can I watch UFC numbered events in the US?
On Paramount+, from 2026; some cards also air on CBS.
What is the next UFC numbered event?
UFC 334 on November 14, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Who won UFC 333?
Alexander Volkanovski stopped Movsar Evloev in the second round to retain the featherweight title; Petr Yan beat Merab Dvalishvili by decision to retain the bantamweight title.
When was UFC 1?
November 12, 1993, in Denver.