The UFC is heading back to Madison Square Garden in November, and you know what that means: massive title fights are on the horizon, including newly crowned heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane looking to defend his belt against fast-rising contender Josh Hokit. This isn’t just a marquee event; it’s a pivotal moment for the heavyweight division, set to ignite New York City on November 14 at UFC 334.
Title Fights That Cannot Be Missed
That heavyweight clash between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit is the main event at UFC 334, but that’s not the only championship gold on the line. The co-main event is a long-awaited showdown that fight fans have been buzzing about: women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison takes on the women’s GOAT, Amanda Nunes. These two were originally supposed to throw down in January, but Harrison’s injury pushed the fight back. Now, it’s finally happening in November, and the stakes could not be higher. Get ready for an absolute classic in the Garden.
BMF Action and Lightweight Firepower
Rounding out 2026, the BMF champion Charles Oliveira, “Do Bronx,” is stepping back into the Octagon on December 12 at UFC 335 in Las Vegas. He’s defending that ceremonial title against an unexpected foe: two-time featherweight title challenger Diego Lopes, who is making his lightweight debut. Talk about a curveball! Lopes is stepping up to face one of the best to ever grace the lightweight division, and with both fighters known for their insane striking and grappling acumen, this promises to be a dynamic fight no matter where it goes.
Before those title fireworks, though, we’ve got some serious lightweight action. Renato Moicano, who’s spent most of his career fighting under the brightest MMA lights, is headlining his fifth UFC event on October 31. After clubbing and subbing teammate Chris Duncan in April, “Money” Moicano demanded a big money fight. He nearly got it with Brian Ortega at UFC 332, but an injury to “T-City” changed things. Now, he’s trading that big name for a seriously difficult test against Tom Nolan. Nolan finally got the respect he deserved after upsetting Fares Ziam to break into the lightweight Top 15. This is his chance to back up that critical reception with commercial recognition by beating a veteran like Moicano.
The schedule also includes a UFC Fight Night on November 7 with Gabriel Bonfim vs. Sean Brady in a welterweight bout in Las Vegas, and on November 21, Jiri Prochazka takes on Navajo Stirling in a light heavyweight clash all the way in Doha, Qatar.
Get ready, fight fans, because 2026 is closing out with some absolutely stacked cards, all available on Paramount+. You better keep an eye on these matchups, starting with Moicano vs. Nolan this Saturday, October 31. This is just the beginning, so stay locked in as more details drop!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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