MMA Monthly Schedule: June 2023

The biggest MMA events happening in June 2023.

May has come and gone. It was yet another exciting month to be an MMA fan as we saw the return of Henry Cejudo, ONE Championship's US debut, and the rise of a new contender in Bellator's middleweight division.

June promises to be just as electric. The month is stacked with events from all of MMA's top promotions. The UFC returns to Canada for the first time since 2019, the PFL's season-style tournament continues, and ONE hosts a heavyweight title fight all throughout the first month of summer.

Without further ado, here are the biggest MMA events happening in June 2023.

The must-watch MMA events in June 2023

Cage Warriors 155: San Diego

What: One of the top MMA promotions in Europe makes a trip across the pond to host Cage Warriors 155: San Diego in what has become a staple for the Irish-based promotion.

When: Friday, June 2

Where: Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego, California

Time: 9 p.m ET / 6 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): James Lynch vs. Kyle Driscoll in a lightweight main event.

How to watch: UFC Fight Pass

KSW 83: Colosseum II

What: KSW returns to the massive PGE Narodowy stadium in an event that is likely to host close to 65 thousand people for the second time in the history of the promotion.

When: Saturday, June 3

Where: PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland

Time: 12 p.m ET / 9 a.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Mamed Khalidov vs. Scott Askham settle their trilogy. Marian Ziółkowski defends his lightweight title against interim champion Salahdine Parnasse. Paweł Pawlak and Tomasz Romanowski battle for the vacant KSW middleweight title to open up the card.

How to watch: Purchase the pay-per-view through the KSW website.

UFC Vegas 74: Kara-France vs. Albazi

What: A flyweight non-title fight headlines a UFC card for the first time since 2017 with a potential title shot for the winner.

When: Saturday, June 3

Where: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada

Time: 6 p.m ET / 3 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi in a flyweight main event. Veterans Jim Miller and Jared Gordon clash in a lightweight bout.

How to watch: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

PFL 4: featherweights & light heavyweights

What: The PFL regular season continues as the featherweights and light heavyweights get into action once again after competing in PFL 1.

When: Thursday, June 8

Where: Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

Time: 6:30 p.m ET / 3:30 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): The PFL's 2022 featherweight champion Brendan Loughnane faces Jesus Pinedo in the main event. Marlon Moraes returns to action in the prelims.

How to watch: ESPN / ESPN+

ONE Fight Night 11: Eersel vs. Menshikov

What: ONE Championship hosts yet another card filled with different types of fights. A Muay Thai title and a submission grappling title will be on the line.

When: Friday, June 9

Where: Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand

Time: 7 p.m ET / 4 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Regian Eersel puts his Muay Thai welterweight title on the line against Dmitry Menshikov in the main event. Kade Ruotolo aims to keep his submission grappling welterweight title in a championship fight against Tommy Langaker.

How to watch: Amazon Prime

UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana

What: The UFC returns to Canada for the first time since 2019 with a huge women's title fight headlining the event and a number 1 contender's fight in the co-main event.

When: Saturday, June 10

Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada

Time: 6 p.m ET / 3 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana in the main event. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira faces Beneil Dariush for a potential shot at champion Islam Makhachev.

How to watch: Prelims on ESPN+ or UFC Fight Pass. Main card on pay-per-view.

Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero

What: Bellator MMA's only showing of the month is ridiculously stacked. Two title fights plus a string of big names will fight during the card.

When: Friday, June 16

Where: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois

Time: 6 p.m ET / 3 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Vadim Nemkov looks to make another defence of his light heavyweight title when he meets fan favorite Yoel Romero in the main event. The co-main sees Patricio Pitbull look to make history and become a three-weight world champion when he clashes against bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis.

How to watch: Prelims on YouTube / Main card on Showtime.

PFL 5: heavyweights & women's featherweights

What: The heavyweights and women's featherweights continue their quest for the PFL championship following their appearance at PFL 2.

When: Friday, June 16

Where: Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

Time: 6:30 p.m ET / 3:30 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Ante Delija and Maurice Greene meet in the main event. Last season's story of the PFL Larissa Pacheco competes in the co-main against Amber Leibrock. We will also witness the debut of Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of historic boxer Muhammad Ali.

How to watch: ESPN / ESPN+

LFA 160: Sweeney vs. Bergoso

What: The LFA returns to action with two title fights headlining the card.

When: Friday, June 16

Where: Owensboro Sportscenter, Owensboro, Kentucky

Time: 9 p.m ET / 6 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): John Sweeney battles Allan Bergosso in a bantamweight title fight. An interim middleweight title is on the line between Dylan Budka and Azamat Bekoev.

How to watch: UFC Fight Pass

UFC Vegas 75: Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier

What: The UFC continues its weekly scheduled fight nights with a huge middleweight clash headlining the event.

When: Saturday, June 17

Where: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada

Time: 7 p.m ET / 4 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier look to get back into the title picture with a win. Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan competes in the co-main event.

How to watch: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

ONE Friday Fight Nights 22: Bhullar vs. Malykhin

What: ONE's Friday fight nights continue and this one finally has a title on the line in the main event. In fact, there are two titles during the card, a rare feat for the Friday fight nights.

When: Friday, June 23

Where: Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand

Time: 8:30 a.m ET / 5:30 a.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Arjan Bhullar finally defends his title against interim heavyweight champion Anatoly Malykhin. The vacant strawweight Muay Thai title is on the line between Prajanchai PK Saenchai and Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in the co-main.

How to watch: ONE's YouTube channel

PFL 6: welterweights & lightweights

What: The final PFL show of the month rounds up the second round of fights of the 2023 season.

When: Friday, June 23

Where: Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

Time: 6 p.m ET / 3 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Reigning PFL champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier takes on Anthony Romero in the main event. Another reigning champion, Sabidou Sy, will aim to make it yet another victory when he faces Shane Mitchell in the co-main event.

How to watch: ESPN / ESPN+

LFA 161: Davis vs. Siqueira

What: The LFA hosts its second show of the month with another title fight headlining the event, this time between flyweights.

When: Friday, June 23

Where: The Commerce Casino & Hotel, Commerce, California

Time: 10 p.m ET / 7 p.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Cody Davis and Igor Siqueira clash for the interim LFA flyweight title in the main event.

How to watch: UFC Fight Pass

UFC Jacksonville: Emmett vs. Topuria

What: The UFC once again returns to ABC with yet another stacked card. A pair of exciting featherweight contenders clash in the main event.

When: Saturday, June 24

Where: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida

Time: 12 p.m ET / 9 a.m PT

Biggest fight(s): Josh Emmett meets rising prospect Ilia Topuria in a fight that is unlikely to go the distance.

How to watch: Prelims on ESPN. Main card on ABC.