As the year comes to an end, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is getting exciting with a lineup of thrilling events in November and December 2024. Fans can expect a variety of important title fights and interesting matchups from different promotions.
UFC’s Stacked November Calendar
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) starts November with an exciting event on the 2nd at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. The main fight features Brandon Moreno against Amir Albazi in a flyweight match. The card also includes a women’s flyweight fight between Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield, plus a heavyweight bout with Derrick Lewis facing Jhonata Diniz. Fans can also bet on these fights on luckyblock.com.
On November 9th, the UFC moves to the APEX in Las Vegas for Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates in a welterweight fight. The highlight of the month is on November 16th at Madison Square Garden in New York, where Jon Jones defends his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. This matchup is highly anticipated.
Finally, on November 23rd, the UFC heads to Macau for a bantamweight fight between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo, marking the promotion’s return to Asia.
December’s UFC Finale
The UFC’s 2024 schedule ends with two big events in December. UFC 310 will be on December 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main fight features Belal Muhammad defending his welterweight title against Shavkat Rakhmonov, while Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against Kai Asakura in the co-main event.
The last UFC event of the year is on December 14 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The full fight card hasn’t been announced yet, but it promises to be an exciting way to finish the year.
Other Promotions Join the Fray
MMA events are not just happening in the UFC over the next few months. OKTAGON MMA will hold shows in Bratislava on November 9th and Munich on December 7th. Their big year-end event is set for December 29th at the O2 Arena in Prague, promising to be one of the best tournaments of the year.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will also be exciting fans with its World Championship Finals in Saudi Arabia on November 29th. This event will crown champions in various weight classes and may include some well-known fighters.
Regional Showcases
Smaller promotions are also making the MMA scene lively. We Love MMA will hold its 75th event on November 23rd at the Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany. This special show will feature local fighters and exciting rivalries, including a light heavyweight match between German champion Timon Huß and Denis Zawitowski. After this event, We Love MMA will return to Berlin on December 21, 2024, for We Love MMA 78 at the Uber Arena, promising more exciting fights across Germany.
In the last months of 2024, MMA fans can enjoy a variety of events from different promotions. These include important title fights in the UFC, local shows, and international tournaments, offering something for every fan to follow in the news.
