The lightweight division is on fire. The 155-pound weight class has long been the UFC’s premium division, thanks to its blend of action, skill, star power, and longevity. On Saturday, action fighters Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres step into the marquee.It’s now or never for Fiziev. The Muay Thai specialist has the make-up of a serious player, but is 1-4 in his last five fights. Those losses were to no slouches. Two of them came against the current lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, plus a knockout loss to the oncoming storm Mauricio Ruffy. Now, he looks back as a hungry contender approaches quickly.Torres has only seen the judges once in 20 professional fights. Every other fight ended in the first round. 6-1 under the UFC umbrella, Torres competes in his first main event.
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UFC is delivering two spectacles less than one month apart. UFC Freedom 250 is in the past, but Conor McGregor’s return is right around the corner. McGregor returns nearly five years to the day of his last fight, in which he suffered a terrible leg injury against Dustin Poirier. “The Notorious” one welcomes a familiar foe seeking revenge. Former featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway can erase an early loss to McGregor more than a decade later. UFC 329, the anchor for this year’s International Fight Week, takes place on July 11 with Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis as the co-main event.
Take a look below at the current UFC event schedule for 2026. Be sure to check back on this page for more information on upcoming UFC events throughout the year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule
| Event | Date | Main event | Weight class | Location | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Fight Night | June 27 | Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres | Lightweight | Baku, Azerbaijan | Paramount+ |
| UFC 329 | July 11 | Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 | Welterweight | Las Vegas | Paramount+ |
| UFC Fight Night | July 18 | Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman | Middleweight | Oklahoma City | Paramount+ |
| UFC Fight Night | July 25 | Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. | Light heavyweight | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. | Paramount+ |
| UFC Fight Night | Aug. 1 | Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez | Welterweight | Belgrade, Serbia | Paramount+ |
| UFC 330 | Aug. 15 | Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry | Welterweight title | Philadelphia | Paramount+ |
| UFC Fight Night | Aug. 29 | TBA | TBA | Shanghai | Paramount+ |
| UFC Fight Night | Sept. 5 | TBA | TBA | Paris | Paramount+ |
