Exciting Fights and Champion Showdowns
2024 MMA Schedule
22 March – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Bellator Champion Series
The MMA scene kicks off with an electrifying event in Belfast as the Bellator Champion Series takes center stage. The highlight of the night features a clash for the Bellator light-heavyweight title between Karl Moore and Corey Anderson. In addition, fans can anticipate a thrilling battle for the Bellator featherweight title as Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire faces off against Jeremy Kennedy. The card also boasts other exciting matchups including Fabian Edwards vs. Aaron Jeffery in the middleweight division and James Gallagher vs. Leandro Higo in the featherweight category.
23 March – UFC Vegas 89
Following the intense action in Belfast, the MMA frenzy continues with UFC Vegas 89 in the United States. The event promises a showdown between Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas in the flyweight division. Additionally, Mohammad Usman takes on Mick Parkin in a heavyweight clash that is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
30 March – London, UK – Cage Warriors 169
London hosts Cage Warriors 169, featuring George Hardwick defending his Cage Warriors lightweight title against Lucas Clay.
4 April – Texas, USA – PFL 1
Texas welcomes the Professional Fighters League (PFL) with PFL 1, headlined by Dakota Ditcheva vs. Lisa Mauldin in the flyweight division. The heavyweight division also sees action with Linton Vassell going toe-to-toe with Denis Goltsov.
6 April – Dublin, Ireland – Cage Warriors 170
MMA enthusiasts can look forward to more thrilling matchups in Dublin at Cage Warriors 170.
13 April – Las Vegas, USA – UFC 300
A monumental event awaits in Las Vegas as UFC 300 takes the stage. Alex Pereira defends his UFC light-heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill in what promises to be an epic showdown. Zhang Weili puts her UFC strawweight title on the line against Yan Xiaonan, while Justin Gaethje faces Max Holloway in a highly anticipated lightweight bout. Additionally, Holly Holm takes on Kayla Harrison in the bantamweight division.
19 April – Chicago, USA – PFL 3
Chicago plays host to PFL 3, featuring Brendan Loughnane vs. Pedro Carvalho in a featherweight clash and Timur Khizriev vs. Brett Johns also in the featherweight division.
20 April – Glasgow, Scotland – Cage Warriors 171
MMA action continues in Glasgow with Cage Warriors 171.
17 May – Paris, France – Bellator Champion Series
The Bellator Champion Series concludes in Paris with Usman Nurmagomedov defending his Bellator lightweight title against Alexander Shabliy. Additionally, Patchy Mix and Magomed Magomedov battle it out for the Bellator bantamweight title.
2024 Results
20 January – UFC 297, Toronto, Canada
Dricus Du Plessis claims victory over Sean Strickland via split decision to secure the UFC middleweight title. Raquel Pennington becomes the new UFC bantamweight champion by defeating Mayra Bueno Silva. Movsar Evloev emerges victorious against Arnold Allen in a closely contested featherweight bout.
27 January – Oktagon 52, Newcastle, England
Jonas Magard earns a victory over Jack Cartwright in a bantamweight matchup. Matej Penaz secures a win over Matthew Bonner in the middleweight division, while Aaron Aby outpoints Christopher Daniels in the flyweight category.
3 February – UFC Vegas 85, Las Vegas, USA
Molly McCann submits Diana Belbita in the first round of their strawweight clash.
17 February – UFC 298, California, USA
Ilia Topuria stops Alexander Volkanovski to become the new UFC featherweight champion. Ian Machado Garry defeats Geoff Neal via split decision in a welterweight showdown. Oban Elliott wins his UFC debut against Val Woodburn in the welterweight division.
24 February – PFL vs. Bellator Champions, Saudi Arabia
Renan Ferreira secures a victory over Ryan Bader in just 21 seconds in a heavyweight bout. Claressa Shields makes history with an MMA win in a catchweight matchup.
24 February – UFC Fight Night 237, Mexico City, Mexico
Brandon Royval defeats Brandon Moreno by split decision in a flyweight bout. Manuel Torres submits Chris Duncan in the lightweight division.
2 March – UFC Vegas 87, Las Vegas, USA
Muhammad Mokaev emerges victorious against Alex Perez in a flyweight clash. Christian Leroy Duncan stops Claudio Ribeiro in the middleweight division.
7 March – PFL Europe, Paris, France
Baysangur Chamsoudinov defeats Cedric Doumbe by TKO in a welterweight matchup. Conor Hughes stops Anatolij Baal in the lightweight category.
9 March – UFC 299, Miami, USA
Sean O’Malley secures victory over Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. Michael ‘Venom’ Page defeats Kevin Holland in the welterweight division, while Joanne Wood emerges victorious against Maryna Moroz in the flyweight category.
16 March – Cage Warriors 168, Manchester, UK
Liam Gittins submits Roberto Hernandez in one round to claim the Cage Warriors bantamweight title. Andrew Clamp secures victory over Matty Byfield via TKO in the light-heavyweight division.
16 March – UFC Fight Night 239, Las Vegas, USA
Marcin Tybura submits Tai Tuivasa in one round in a heavyweight clash. Cory McKenna suffers defeat to Jaqueline Amorim in the strawweight division.
As MMA enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming events, the excitement and anticipation continue to build in the world of mixed martial arts.
