UFC 2023 schedule: What are major UFC fights happening this year?

Fans are eagerly anticipating Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the Octagon as well as some significant title fights as another UFC season is about to begin. McGregor, who continues to be the face of the sport, has not competed since breaking his leg in July 2021, but he has still been vocal about making a comeback.

Islam Makhachev, who was recently crowned lightweight champion, will defend his title against featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski in one of the biggest fights of 2023. The two will square off in Volkanovski's home country of Australia in February.

In addition, Kamaru Usman, the former No. 1 fighter in terms of pound-for-pound rankings, is anticipated to attempt to reclaim the welterweight championship from Leon Edwards, who deposed the Nigerian-American with a stunning knockout in August 2022. After Edwards' title victory made him only the second British UFC champion ever, the pair's rematch—indeed, their third encounter—may even serve as the main event of March's London card.


Will 'GOAT' Jon Jones, who is currently a light-heavyweight, finally make the switch to heavyweight? If that is the case, will champion Francis Ngannou be able to compete in time?

FAQs

Q1. When will the UFC event take place?
The next UFC event will take place on January 14, 2023, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, for UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Gastelum.

Q2. Who has the longest winning streak in the UFC?
Anderson Silva holds the UFC record for the longest winning streak. He won 16 consecutive fights over the course of six years.