A detailed upcoming fight calendar was released covering major combat sports events from April 11 through May 2. The schedule includes multiple UFC events such as UFC 327 on April 11 featuring Prochazka vs. Ulberg, UFC Winnipeg on April 18 with Burns vs. Malott, UFC Vegas 116 on April 25 headlined by Sterling vs. Zalal, and UFC Perth on May 2 with Madalena vs. Prates. PFL events are scheduled for Chicago on April 11 and Sioux Falls on May 2, while ACA 202 takes place April 12. The calendar also includes several major boxing cards, including Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov in London on April 11, Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani in Tokyo on May 2, and David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez in Las Vegas on May 2.
Combat sports fans have a packed stretch of major events to look forward to, with a comprehensive fight calendar now confirmed covering the period from April 11 through May 2, 2026.
The headliner of the opening weekend is UFC 327 on April 11, where Czech light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka returns to action. Prochazka, 33, carries a 32-6-1 record and holds the number-two ranking in the division. Standing six-foot-three with a remarkable 80-inch reach, he is one of the most dynamic strikers in the sport, landing 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. A week later, UFC Winnipeg on April 18 features Gilbert Burns against Malott at welterweight. Burns, nicknamed Durinho, is a 39-year-old Brazilian veteran with a 22-10-0 record ranked 13th in the division. He blends consistent striking with a strong grappling threat, averaging 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes. UFC Vegas 116 follows on April 25 with Aljamain Sterling headlining against Movsar Evloev, and UFC Perth closes out the run on May 2 with Madalena versus Prates.
Beyond the UFC, the calendar is equally stacked. PFL holds events in Chicago on April 11 and Sioux Falls on May 2, while ACA 202 is scheduled for April 12. The boxing slate is equally compelling, with Tyson Fury facing Arslanbek Makhmudov in London on April 11, and May 2 delivering a double dose of elite matchups: Naoya Inoue versus Junto Nakatani in Tokyo, and David Benavidez squaring off with Gilberto Ramirez in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
- UFC 327 puts the number-two ranked light heavyweight Prochazka in a high-stakes spot with title implications
- Burns at 39 looks to prove his welterweight relevance ranked 13th in a deep division
- The May 2 boxing triple-header across multiple weight classes gives fans a rare same-night feast of elite matchups
- Cross-promotional competition between UFC, PFL, and ACA on overlapping dates raises the stakes for fan attention across the sport
Saturday, April 11, 2026
