Beyond the White House Card: What's Next in MMA
A stacked summer slate beyond UFC Freedom 250, featuring rising prospects, technical matchups, and a long-awaited McGregor comeback
UFC Freedom 250 has been the number one topic of conversation lately, which is totally understandable. However, it seems like other events have been getting a bit overshadowed, so here’s a preview of what’s in store for you over the next 30 days!
19.06.2026: LFA 235
The main focus of this event is that UFC President Dana White regularly scouts new fighters. So if you want to get a head start on finding out who the potential fighters of the future might be, this is the place for you.
20.06.2026: UFC Fight Night
In the main event, Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi will face off in a highly technical bout. The event features a total of 12 fights across a wide range of weight classes. Since the cage is on the smaller side, it’s likely to be a fast-paced event with plenty of finishes.
27.06.2026: PFL San Diego
A total of 10 fights will take place at this event. Among them is the main event between AJ McKee and Salamat Isbulaev. The fighters will be competing for crucial points toward the $1 million prize pool.
11.07.2026: UFC 329
This is likely to be the highlight of the month. Conor McGregor is making his return right now and will face Max Holloway here. Since Conor McGregor continues to draw some of the highest viewership ratings worldwide, this is going to be a truly special spectacle.
In addition to these events, there are of course others, such as PFL MENA 10 on June 19, 2026, or GMC 48 on July 4, 2026, but the ones listed are generally the most important.
Personally, I thought the UFC Freedom 250 event was great, of course, but now I’m looking forward to talking about other topics again. So I’m not sad that it’s over; instead, I’m eagerly looking forward to future fights—especially, of course, Conor McGregor`s comeback.