The UFC is headed back to Oklahoma City this July.
In a press release issued on Saturday, promotion officials revealed that they will return to the city on July 18, 2026 for a Fight Night event at the Paycom Center.
The UFC previously visited Oklahoma City, OK in 2017 and 2009. A May 2020 date had also been scheduled, but was cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that year.
No fights have been officially announced for the card. A handful, however, have been reported, including:
- Veronica Hardy vs. Dione Barbosa
- Amanda Ribas vs. Fatima Kline
- Brad Tavares vs. Marc-André Barriault
The UFC’s last trip to Oklahoma City in 2017 was headlined by Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Lee. Of the six-fight main card, only Dominick Reyes and Tim Means remain on the UFC roster, though Means has not competed in over a year and recently found himself in legal trouble.
“We are thrilled to return to an incredible destination like Oklahoma City,” said UFC Executive Vice President of Event Development Peter Dropick in Saturday’s press release. “Thank you to Paycom Center and Visit OKC for their continued partnership and we look forward to delivering a great event this July.”
Given the event is just two month’s away, more fights are expected to be revealed for the card in the coming weeks.
