The UFC has released its 2026 event schedule, highlighted by a heavyweight title fight between champion Ciryl Gane and rising contender Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York City on November 14. The co-main event features women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison against former champion Amanda Nunes, a bout originally planned for January but delayed due to injury.
Earlier, on November 7, a short-notice heavyweight main event will see Waldo Cortes-Acosta face Johnny Walker at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both fighters stepped in after Sean Brady withdrew from his welterweight bout against Gabriel Bonfim. Cortes-Acosta, a former professional baseball player, recently lost to Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes, while Walker moved up from light heavyweight with a knockout win over Mick Parkin.
The year concludes with UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas, where BMF champion Charles Oliveira defends his ceremonial title against Diego Lopes, who makes his lightweight debut after two featherweight title challenges. Additionally, a light heavyweight clash between Jiri Prochazka and Navajo Stirling is set for November 21 in Doha, Qatar.
All events will be broadcast on Paramount+.
