Summer of War: The Most Insane Schedule in UFC History is Here

From a historic White House card to Conor McGregor’s return and Alex Pereira’s bid for a third divisional title, the next few months will redefine the sport.

The UFC is gearing up for the biggest, most chaotic summer in promotional history. Headlining the madness is the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor, who steps back into the Octagon for a massive rematch against Max Holloway. Fans are also buzzing for the unprecedented UFC White House card, featured by a violent lightweight collision between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.

But the biggest storyline of the summer belongs to Alex Pereira. "Poatan" is officially moving up to heavyweight to challenge Ciryl Gane for the vacant crown. If Pereira pulls this off, he will become the first three-division champion in UFC history—an achievement that would arguably cement him as the combat sports GOAT. With legacy, history, and pure violence on the line, the next few months are going to be completely unforgettable.