Fans had plenty to celebrate in 2023 as several blockbuster fights took center stage, with some breaking record viewing numbers.
The year also signified a pivotal moment in MMA history with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) acquiring Bellator, marking the end of an era.
While the MMA space now has one fewer standalone organization, Bellator events will still feature prominently on the calendar. Meanwhile, 2024 promises an exciting lineup of major fights.
The UFC is gearing up for the much-anticipated return of Conor McGregor, who is set to face Michael Chandler later in the year.
Additionally, UFC CEO Dana White hinted at the possibility of a fight card hosted at the innovative MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.
Beyond the UFC, the PFL is ready to deliver another thrilling championship season. The organization will also debut its Super Fight division, showcasing star athletes like Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano, and others.
As the 2024 schedule unfolds, it will provide regular updates on the latest and most significant fight cards. Below is the current MMA event lineup for the remainder of the year.
November
November 2: UFC Edmonton
Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada (Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV)
- Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi; Flyweights
- Rose Namajunas vs. Erin Blanchfield; Flyweights
- Derrick Lewis vs. Jhonata Diniz; Heavyweights
November 9: UFC Vegas
Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas (Broadcast: ESPN+)
- Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates; Welterweights
November 16: UFC 309
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York (Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV)
- Jon Jones (c) vs. Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title
November 23: UFC Macau
Location: Macau Galaxy Arena, Macau (Broadcast: ESPN+)
- Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo; Bantamweights
November 29: PFL World Championship Finals
Location: Saudi Arabia (Broadcast: ESPN+/DAZN)
December
December 7: UFC 310
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas (Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV)
- Belal Muhammad (c) vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov for the UFC welterweight title
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Kai Asakura for the UFC flyweight title
December 14: UFC Tampa
Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida (Broadcast: ESPN+)
December 14: PFL Europe Championship
Location: LDLC Arena, Lyon, France (Broadcast: DAZN)