UFC 300 lived up to its potential as an all-time great mixed martial arts card. Max Holloway's buzzer-beater knockout of Justin Gaethje will live forever and Alex Pereira is dominating light heavyweight in a manner not seen in years. The promotion returns to pay-per-view on Saturday when it touches down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a UFC 301.
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja makes his second title defense against an unexpected challenger. Steve Erceg looked brilliant in his three UFC fights since debuting last year, but few expected him to receive a title shot while ranked No. 10 in the UFC's official flyweight rankings. The most exciting offer on the card is the return of UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo. The record-setting featherweight champ ends his 18-month retirement in the final fight of his current UFC contract. Aldo fights rising bantamweight contender Jonathan Martinez. Other notable fighters at UFC 301 include Michel Pereira and Anthony Smith.
UFC fans should temper their expectations when looking at the May calendar. Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento and Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy are far from exciting UFC Fight Night headliners. Fortunately, a tepid May gives way to a blockbuster June. The three cards announced for June are tremendous at a glance. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier headlines UFC 302 with Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa in a five-round co-main event. A middleweight title eliminator pits Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC Fight Night on June 22 in Saudi Arabia. All roads lead to UFC International Fight Week on June 29, anchored by Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler in the marquee of UFC 303.
Take a look below at the current UFC event schedule for 2024. Be sure to check back on this page when we have more information on upcoming UFC events throughout the year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule
| Event | Date | Main event | Weight class | Location | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 301 | May 4 | Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg | Flyweight title | Rio de Janeiro | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | May 11 | Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento | Heavyweight | St. Louis | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | May 18 | Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy | Featherweight | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC 302 | June 1 | Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier | Lightweight title | Newark | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | June 8 | TBA | TBA | Louisville | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | June 22 | Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev | Middleweight | Riyadh | ESPN+ |
| UFC 303 | June 29 | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler | Welterweight | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | Aug. 3 | TBA | TBA | Abu Dhabi | ESPN+ |
| UFC 305 | Aug. 17 | TBA | TBA | Perth | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC 308 | Oct. 26 | TBA | TBA | Abu Dhabi | ESPN+ PPV |
