UFC
Nov 12, 1993UFC 1, Denver
Las Vegas (Meta Apex)Headquarters and studio venue
TKO Group HoldingsParent company
Paramount+ · CBSUS broadcaster from 2026
Oct 24, 2026UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world's largest MMA promotion, running numbered events and Fight Nights almost every week. From 2026 its events stream in the US on Paramount+, with selected cards on CBS, ending the pay-per-view model for American viewers. The UFC and WWE share a parent company, TKO Group Holdings.
Current champions
| Title | Champion | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | Tom Aspinall | Since Jun 21, 2025; interim: Ciryl Gane (Jun 14, 2026) |
| Light Heavyweight | Carlos Ulberg | Since Apr 11, 2026 |
| Middleweight | Sean Strickland | Since May 9, 2026 |
| Welterweight | Islam Makhachev | Since Nov 15, 2025 |
| Lightweight | Justin Gaethje | Since Jun 14, 2026 |
| Featherweight | Alexander Volkanovski | Since Apr 12, 2025 |
| Bantamweight | Petr Yan | Since Dec 6, 2025 |
| Flyweight | Joshua Van | Since Dec 6, 2025; retained at UFC 331 |
| Women's Bantamweight | Kayla Harrison | Since Jun 7, 2025 |
| Women's Flyweight | Natalia Silva | Won title fight vs. Wang Cong, UFC 332, Oct 3, 2026 |
| Women's Strawweight | Mackenzie Dern | Since Oct 25, 2025 |
Sources: Wikipedia: List of UFC champions (checked Oct 18, 2026) · UFC.com: UFC 332 · CBS Sports: UFC 331 results. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.
Schedule
Remaining 2026 cards include UFC 333 (Oct 24, Abu Dhabi), UFC 334 (Nov 14, Madison Square Garden) and UFC 335 (Dec 12, Las Vegas), plus Fight Nights in between.
| Date | Event | Sport | Location | Start (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SATOct 17, 2026 | UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott Result: Mike Malott def. Joaquin Buckley (KO, R2) | UFC | Edmonton, Canada | TBA | Paramount+ |
SATOct 24, 2026 | UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev Featherweight title fight | UFC | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE | TBA | Paramount+ |
SATOct 31, 2026 | UFC Fight Night Card to be announced | UFC | TBA | TBA | Paramount+ |
SATNov 7, 2026 | UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brady Welterweight main event | UFC | Meta Apex, Las Vegas | TBA | Paramount+ |
SATNov 14, 2026 | UFC 334 Card to be announced | UFC | Madison Square Garden, New York | TBA | Paramount+ |
SATNov 21, 2026 | UFC Fight Night Card to be announced | UFC | Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena, Al Rayyan, Qatar | TBA | Paramount+ |
SATDec 12, 2026 | UFC 335 Card to be announced | UFC | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | TBA | Paramount+ |
Latest UFC
UFC
UFC 333 preview: Volkanovski vs. Evloev and the rest of the 2026 UFC calendar
October 17, 2026 UFC
UFC 332: Natalia Silva beats Wang Cong in women’s flyweight title fight
October 4, 2026 UFC
UFC 330: Islam Makhachev beats Ian Machado Garry by decision
August 16, 2026UFC events
Athletes
Alexander VolkanovskiUFC Featherweight ChampionActiveCarlos UlbergUFC Light Heavyweight ChampionActiveCiryl GaneInterim UFC Heavyweight Champion (Jun 2026)ActiveIlia TopuriaFormer UFC Featherweight & Lightweight ChampionActiveIslam MakhachevUFC Welterweight Champion; former Lightweight ChampionActiveJoaquin BuckleyActiveJoshua VanUFC Flyweight ChampionActiveJustin GaethjeUFC Lightweight ChampionActiveKayla HarrisonUFC Women's Bantamweight Champion; two-time Olympic judo gold medalistActiveKhamzat ChimaevFormer UFC Middleweight ChampionActiveMackenzie DernUFC Women's Strawweight ChampionActiveMike MalottActiveMovsar EvloevActiveNatalia SilvaWon UFC women's flyweight title fight (Oct 2026)ActivePetr YanUFC Bantamweight ChampionActiveSean StricklandTwo-time UFC Middleweight ChampionActiveTom AspinallUFC Heavyweight ChampionActive
Latest UFC results
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Numbered Events | UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang | October 3, 2026 | Natalia Silva — Won the women's flyweight title fight (UD) | Results |
| UFC Fight Night | UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott | October 17, 2026 | Mike Malott — KO'd Joaquin Buckley with a knee (R2) | Results |
| UFC International Fight Week | UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 (International Fight Week 2026) | July 11, 2026 | Max Holloway — Beat Conor McGregor (TKO, knee injury, R1 1:09) | Results |
| Dana White's Contender Series | Dana White's Contender Series, Season 10 (2026) | August 11 – October 13, 2026 | 10 — Season number | Results |
| The Ultimate Fighter | The Ultimate Fighter 34 finales | September 26–27, 2026 | Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu — TUF 34 bantamweight winner (by DQ) | Results |
Official site · History (Wikipedia)
Coverage led by David Thompson, MMA & Boxing Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.