A comprehensive schedule of upcoming combat sports events has been released covering mid-April through early May 2026. The calendar includes multiple UFC events such as UFC 327 on April 11 featuring Prochazka vs. Ulberg and Murzakanov vs. Costa, UFC Winnipeg on April 18 with Burns vs. Malott, UFC Vegas 116 on April 25 with Sterling vs. Zalal, and UFC Perth on May 2 headlined by Maddalena vs. Prates. Several PFL events are also scheduled including PFL Chicago on April 11 and PFL Sioux Falls on May 2. The schedule also includes ACA 202 on April 12 and notable boxing matches including Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 and Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani on May 2.
Combat sports fans have a packed stretch of events on the horizon, with multiple UFC cards, PFL shows, a major boxing night, and more all scheduled between mid-April and early May 2026.
The centerpiece of the calendar is UFC 327 on April 11, headlined by a light heavyweight matchup between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. Prochazka, the 33-year-old Czech contender ranked second in the division, carries a record of 32-6-1 and is one of the most aggressive strikers in the weight class, landing 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. He stands six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach. Also on UFC 327, Azamat Murzakanov squares off with Paulo Costa.
One week later, UFC Winnipeg on April 18 features welterweight veteran Gilbert Burns, nicknamed Durinho, taking on Kyle Malott. Burns holds a 22-10-0 record and sits ranked 13th at welterweight. The 39-year-old Brazilian is a well-rounded threat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a 48 percent striking accuracy.
UFC Vegas 116 follows on April 25, with Aljamain Sterling meeting Nate Zalal, and UFC Perth closes out the stretch on May 2 with Jack Maddalena against Iuri Prates.
Why it matters
- UFC 327 carries light heavyweight title implications, with the second-ranked Prochazka looking to stay in championship contention
- Gilbert Burns at UFC Winnipeg is working to climb back up the welterweight rankings at number 13
- The calendar also includes PFL Chicago (April 11), PFL Sioux Falls (May 2), and ACA 202 (April 12), offering significant MMA action outside the UFC
- Boxing fans get Tyson Fury versus Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 and Naoya Inoue defending against Junto Nakatani on May 2, making that final weekend particularly loaded across combat sports
Saturday, April 11, 2026
