Exciting Fights and Major Events to Look Forward to in 2024

Get ready for an action-packed 2024 in the world of MMA. Exciting fights and major events await, including the return of Conor McGregor, the milestone UFC 300, and the PFL’s Super Fight division. Stay updated with The Sporting News’ comprehensive 2024 MMA schedule.

2023 was a year of celebration for MMA fans, with record-breaking fights and the acquisition of Bellator by the PFL. But the excitement doesn’t end there. Get ready for an action-packed 2024 with thrilling matchups and significant events in the world of MMA.

The UFC is set to make waves with the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor, who will face off against Michael Chandler. This clash of titans is sure to be a spectacle for fight fans everywhere. Additionally, UFC CEO Dana White has teased a star-studded fight card at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, as well as the milestone UFC 300 event.

Outside of the UFC, the PFL will continue to deliver top-notch MMA action with another championship season. The promotion will also introduce the Super Fight division, featuring renowned fighters such as Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and Amanda Serrano.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on all the major fight cards as The Sporting News keeps you informed with a comprehensive 2024 MMA schedule.

March

• Bellator 302 – SSE Arena – Dublin, Ireland (DAZN in U.K.)

  • Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore for the Bellator light heavyweight title
  • Patrício Pitbull (c) vs. Jeremy Kennedy for the Bellator featherweight title

• UFC Vegas – UFC APEX – Las Vegas (ESPN+)

  • Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas; Flyweights

• UFC Atlantic City – Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City, New Jersey (ESPN+)

  • Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot; Flyweights

April

• PFL 1 2024 – Boeing Center – San Antonio, Texas (ESPN+)

  • Heavyweight/Women’s Flyweight

• UFC Vegas – UFC APEX – Las Vegas (ESPN+)

  • Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis; Middleweights

• PFL 2 2024 – The Theater at Virgin Hotels – Las Vegas (ESPN+)

  • Light Heavyweight/Lightweight

• UFC 300 – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas (ESPN+ PPV)

  • Alex Pereira (c) vs. Jamahal Hill for the UFC light heavyweight title
  • Zhang Weili (c) vs. Yan Xiaonan for the UFC strawweight title
  • Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway for the BMF Title

• PFL 3 2024 – Wintrust Arena – Chicago

  • Welterweight/Featherweight

• UFC Vegas – UFC APEX – Las Vegas (ESPN+)

  • Matheus Nicolau vs. Manel Kape 2; Flyweights

May

• UFC 301 – Farmasi Arena – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (ESPN+ PPV)

  • Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Steve Erceg for the UFC flyweight title

• UFC Fight Night – Enterprise Center – St. Louis (ESPN+)

• Bellator 303 – Accor Arena – Paris (DAZN in U.K.)

  • Usman Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Alexandr Shabliy for the Bellator lightweight title
  • Patchy Mix (c) vs. Magomed Magomedov for the Bellator bantamweight title

• UFC Vegas – UFC APEX – Las Vegas (ESPN+)

June

• UFC 301 – Prudential Center – New Jersey (ESPN+ PPV)

• UFC Saudi Arabia – Kingdom Arena – Riyadh (ESPN+, ABC)

• UFC 303 – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas (ESPN+ PPV)