UFC revealed its spring 2026 fight schedule, featuring key bouts like Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan at Fight Night on April 4 in Las Vegas, Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott on April 18 in Winnipeg, and Aljamain Sterling vs. Youseff Zalal on April 25. Later events include Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates in Perth on May 2 and the middleweight title clash Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, with Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim set for June 6. These announcements fill out the calendar with ranked contenders, offering welterweight and featherweight climbers crucial opportunities. This bolsters divisional momentum heading into summer, with title implications for middleweight. Expect ticket sales and hype to ramp up soon.
The UFC has unveiled a packed spring 2026 schedule featuring a string of high-stakes matchups across multiple divisions, headlined by a middleweight title fight at UFC 328 on May 9.
The run of events kicks off April 4 in Las Vegas with Renato Moicano taking on Chris Duncan at Fight Night, followed two weeks later by Gilbert Burns facing Mike Malott on April 18 in Winnipeg. Aljamain Sterling meets Youseff Zalal on April 25, while Jack Della Maddalena squares off against Carlos Prates in Perth on May 2. The stretch closes with Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim on June 6.
Gilbert Burns, 39, enters his Winnipeg bout as the number 13 ranked welterweight. The Brazilian out of Kill Cliff FC carries a 22-10 record and posts a striking accuracy of 48 percent alongside 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes, underlining his dual threat on the feet and on the mat.
Gabriel Bonfim, nicknamed Marretinha, is the number 10 ranked welterweight at just 28 years old. The Brazilian carries a 19-1 record and generates 4.61 significant strikes per minute, complementing that output with 3.6 takedowns and 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that makes him a dangerous test for any contender.
The centerpiece of the spring slate is the UFC 328 main event, where middleweight champion Sean Strickland puts his title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland, 35, holds a 31-7 record and leads a relentless volume attack at 6.04 significant strikes landed per minute, backed by a 76-inch reach that he uses to control range throughout his fights.
Why it matters
- The middleweight title bout between Strickland and Chimaev is the division's marquee event of the spring
- Burns vs. Malott and Muhammad vs. Bonfim both carry serious welterweight ranking implications for climbers inside the top 15
- The Perth card and the Las Vegas Fight Night offer international and domestic platforms for contenders looking to break into title conversations
Saturday, May 9, 2026
