Get ready for an action-packed year of UFC fights and title contests in 2024. From Sean Strickland’s middleweight title defense to Alexander Volkanovski’s clash with Ilia Topuria, there’s plenty of excitement in store for MMA fans. Check out the confirmed fight schedule and get ready for some thrilling matchups!
| Title Contests and Exciting Fights Scheduled for 2024 |
|---|
| Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis – Middleweight Title Defense |
| Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria – Featherweight Title Clash |
| Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera – Bantamweight Rematch |
| Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva – Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight |
The UFC is set to deliver an action-packed year with thrilling title contests and exciting fights. Sean Strickland looks to defend his middleweight belt against Dricus Du Plessis, while Alexander Volkanovski puts his featherweight gold on the line against Ilia Topuria. Bantamweight sensation Sean O’Malley seeks redemption in a rematch with Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera, and Raquel Pennington battles Mayra Bueno Silva for the women’s bantamweight title.
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Another year of thrilling UFC action awaits fans as the promotion gears up for an action-packed calendar. While Conor McGregor’s return is still uncertain, the MMA world is buzzing with the emergence of new stars and exciting matchups.
One of the most anticipated bouts of the year will be the title defense of Sean Strickland, who shocked the world by dethroning Israel Adesanya in 2023. Strickland will put his middleweight belt on the line against the formidable Dricus Du Plessis in January.
In February, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will face off against the rising star Ilia Topuria in a highly anticipated clash. And in March, bantamweight sensation Sean O’Malley seeks redemption in a rematch against Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera, the only fighter to defeat him.
The women’s bantamweight title will also be up for grabs in January, as Raquel Pennington takes on Mayra Bueno Silva in a battle for gold.
Here is a list of the confirmed UFC fights for 2024:
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 13 January | UFC Fight Night | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US |
| Saturday 20 January | UFC 297 | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada |
| Saturday 3 February | UFC Fight Night | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US |
| Saturday 10 February | UFC Fight Night | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US |
| Saturday 17 February | UFC 298 | Honda Center, Anaheim, US |
| Saturday 24 February | UFC Fight Night | Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico |
| Saturday 2 March | UFC Fight Night | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Saturday 9 March | UFC 299 | Kaseya Center, Miami, US |
| Saturday 30 March | UFC Fight Night | Boardwalk Hall, New Jersey, US |
| Saturday 13 April | UFC 300 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, US |
Please note that fight cards are subject to change.
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