Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott is next on the UFC schedule, with the promotion heading to Edmonton on Saturday 17 October before two championship fights headline UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. For markets across the upcoming cards, visit our UFC betting and odds page.
Brendan Allen’s fifth-round submission of Christian Leroy Duncan has brought the latest Las Vegas event to a close. Three October cards remain, followed by November dates in Las Vegas, New York and Doha.
There is plenty worth following beyond the main events. Erin Blanchfield meets Jasmine Jasudavicius in Canada, Amanda Nunes returns against Kayla Harrison at Madison Square Garden, and Alex Pereira faces Sergei Pavlovich underneath Charles Oliveira’s BMF title defence against Diego Lopes in December.
Below are the major confirmed events still ahead, with UK main-card times and the fights that give each date its significance.
When Is the Next UFC Event?
The next UFC event is Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott on Saturday 17 October at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada.
Malott gets another opportunity to headline on home soil after stopping Gilbert Burns in Winnipeg in April. Buckley is trying to recover from consecutive decision defeats to Kamaru Usman and Sean Brady.
The first preliminary bouts are scheduled for 10pm BST on Saturday, with the main card beginning at 1am BST on Sunday 18 October.
Blanchfield vs Jasudavicius is the co-main event. Kyle Nelson, Marc-Andre Barriault, Louis Jourdain and Mandel Nallo also feature on the main card.
Our UFC Tonight guide covers the current weekend’s card, viewing information and late changes.
UFC Schedule: October 2026
Three events remain in October. Edmonton comes first, Abu Dhabi follows one week later, and a lightweight main event at the Meta APEX closes the month.
17 October: Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott
Rogers Place, Edmonton | Main card: 1am BST on Sunday 18 October
Malott’s recent results have made this a deserved opportunity. He beat Kevin Holland on points before finishing Burns, and now faces another opponent with considerable experience against ranked welterweights.
Buckley’s position needs a little more context than his recent losses alone provide. Usman ended his six-fight winning streak, while Brady’s wrestling gave him another difficult night in May. Malott has a submission threat of his own, but imposing it against Buckley for five rounds is a substantial task.
I lean towards Buckley in this matchup. His power remains dangerous, and Malott will need to manage his energy carefully if he cannot establish sustained control.
Blanchfield vs Jasudavicius could have more immediate championship consequences. Natalia Silva’s title victory at UFC 332 has given the leading flyweights a new champion to chase, and both women have a chance to strengthen their argument in Edmonton.
24 October: UFC 333, Volkanovski vs Evloev
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi | Main card: 7pm BST
Alexander Volkanovski defends the featherweight championship against unbeaten challenger Movsar Evloev.
Evloev has spent years building his case through wins over leading opposition. His wrestling is the obvious talking point, although Volkanovski’s ability to scramble, create space and keep working makes this more complicated than simply matching a striker against a grappler.
Our Alexander Volkanovski next fight guide examines the title defence in more detail.
Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili meet for the third time in the co-main event, with Yan defending the bantamweight belt. Their first two meetings produced contrasting performances and left the rivalry level.
Our Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili 3 preview covers the matchup and prediction.
Lone’er Kavanagh faces Ramazan Temirov, while Alexander Volkov meets Rizvan Kuniev at heavyweight. Aaron Pico now faces Losene Keita, replacing the previously scheduled bout against Arnold Allen.
The main card begins at 7pm BST, making this one of the most convenient major UFC events left for British viewers.
31 October: Renato Moicano vs Tom Nolan
Meta APEX, Las Vegas | Main card: midnight GMT, Saturday into Sunday
Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan finish October with a five-round lightweight contest.
Moicano brings years of experience against established UFC opposition. Nolan is trying to prove that his progress can continue against someone capable of punishing mistakes in several areas.
For Nolan, the challenge is likely to involve more than whether his striking works. Moicano can force opponents to defend positions and make uncomfortable decisions on the ground, which changes how freely they can attack when standing.
Randy Brown vs Carlos Leal and Azamat Bekoev vs Andre Petroski are also scheduled.
The UK timing needs particular care. British Summer Time ends on 25 October, while the United States changes its clocks on 1 November. An 8pm Eastern start therefore converts to midnight GMT at the beginning of Sunday 1 November.
UFC Schedule: November 2026
November’s confirmed cards cover three successive Saturdays, with the heavyweight and women’s bantamweight championships on the line in New York.
7 November: Gabriel Bonfim vs Sean Brady
Meta APEX, Las Vegas | Announced main-card start: 1am GMT on Sunday 8 November
Gabriel Bonfim faces Sean Brady in a welterweight main event with both fighters operating around the division’s leading contenders.
Bonfim’s submission game has helped him progress quickly. Brady presents a demanding test because his wrestling can leave opponents spending long stretches defending rather than creating attacks of their own.
His win over Buckley in May was a reminder of how effectively he can control a fight when the exchanges suit him. Bonfim will need to give him more to think about, particularly when Brady begins linking takedown attempts together.
The UFC’s event announcement schedules the main card for 8pm ET. By this weekend, both Britain and the United States will have returned to standard time, restoring the usual five-hour difference.
14 November: UFC 334, Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit
Madison Square Garden, New York | Main card: 2am GMT on Sunday 15 November
Ciryl Gane makes the first defence of his undisputed heavyweight championship against Josh Hokit.
Hokit’s rise has been rapid. Wins over Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis have taken him into a title fight, where Gane’s movement and technical striking offer a different challenge from the opponents he has already beaten.
Our Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit preview has the matchup assessment and prediction.
Kayla Harrison defends the women’s bantamweight championship against Amanda Nunes in the other title fight.
Nunes returns more than three years after retiring. Her achievements are beyond question, but Harrison will test how much of that championship form remains after the absence.
Our Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes guide covers the return and the challenge awaiting her.
The main card is currently scheduled for 9pm ET, giving British viewers a 2am GMT start.
21 November: UFC Qatar, Prochazka vs Stirling
ABHA Arena, Doha | Main card: 6pm GMT
Jiri Prochazka meets Navajo Stirling in the main event as the UFC returns to Qatar.
Stirling has moved quickly through the light-heavyweight division. Facing a former champion with Prochazka’s power, experience and unusual attacking style should tell us considerably more about where he belongs.
The supporting card is strong enough to deserve attention well before the headliners appear.
Aljamain Sterling faces Kevin Vallejos at featherweight, Dan Hooker meets Brian Ortega at lightweight, and Asu Almabayev takes on Kyoji Horiguchi at flyweight.
Jared Cannonier vs Ikram Aliskerov, Amir Albazi vs Alessandro Costa and Aleksandre Topuria vs Santiago Luna are also listed.
For UK viewers, the preliminary card begins at 3pm GMT and the main card at 6pm. That makes Doha another opportunity to watch the major fights on Saturday evening.
UFC Schedule: December 2026
12 December: UFC 335, Oliveira vs Lopes
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | Main card: 2am GMT on Sunday 13 December
Charles Oliveira defends the BMF title against Diego Lopes in the confirmed UFC 335 main event.
Oliveira took the belt from Max Holloway at UFC 326. Lopes moves up from featherweight for his UFC lightweight debut, adding another question to a matchup between two fighters comfortable taking risks.
I would expect Oliveira’s grappling to be central to the fight. Lopes is dangerous in transitions, but giving Oliveira repeated opportunities to attack positions has undone plenty of experienced lightweights.
Alex Pereira faces Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event.
Pereira is rebuilding after losing his heavyweight debut to Gane. Pavlovich arrives on a three-fight winning streak, with both men looking for a result that brings them closer to the championship.
The currently listed UK timings are:
- Early prelims: 10pm GMT on Saturday 12 December
- Prelims: Midnight GMT on Sunday 13 December
- Main card: 2am GMT on Sunday 13 December
Further additions will be included as the UFC confirms them.
Which Upcoming UFC Cards Stand Out?
UFC 333 is my pick for the strongest combination of championship stakes and convenient UK viewing.
Volkanovski vs Evloev offers a fresh title matchup, while Yan vs Dvalishvili settles a rivalry with one victory each. Kavanagh’s appearance gives British fans another fight to follow.
UFC 334 has the heavyweight championship and Nunes’ return. UFC 335 brings Oliveira, Lopes, Pereira and Pavlovich together on a card with considerable finishing potential.
Doha should not be overlooked either. Several of its supporting fights could comfortably attract attention on a smaller event.
Our UFC rankings 2026 page tracks the champions and contenders involved.
What Time Do UFC Events Start in the UK?
The upcoming main-card starts are:
- Buckley vs Malott: 1am BST, Sunday 18 October
- UFC 333: 7pm BST, Saturday 24 October
- Moicano vs Nolan: Midnight GMT, Sunday 1 November
- Bonfim vs Brady: Announced for 1am GMT, Sunday 8 November
- UFC 334: 2am GMT, Sunday 15 November
- UFC Qatar: 6pm GMT, Saturday 21 November
- UFC 335: 2am GMT, Sunday 13 December
These are card start times. The headliners fight later, and their exact walkouts depend on the duration of the preceding bouts.
How to Watch UFC in the UK
TNT Sports carries UFC coverage in the UK, with streaming available through HBO Max for subscribers with the appropriate sports access.
Channel assignments and coverage windows can vary. Selected events may also have separate Box Office arrangements, so check the event-specific listing before fight night.
Our how to watch UFC in the UK guide explains the viewing options.
UFC Results and Upcoming Cards
Allen vs Duncan has now finished and has been removed from the upcoming schedule. Allen’s submission victory and the other recent winners belong in our UFC results 2026 tracker.
This schedule will continue to change as opponents withdraw, bouts move and new events are announced. Confirmed fights will be updated here alongside their venues and UK timings.
For further previews, fighter updates and analysis, visit the UFC and MMA news section.
