TICKETS ON SALE FOR FIRST TWO UFC FIGHT NIGHTS AT NEW META APEX
Las Vegas — UFC® is set to usher in a new era of live events as tickets go on sale for the first two UFC Fight Night® cards to be held at the newly upgraded Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The venue will host back-to-back action-packed events headlined by pivotal matchups in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.
The Meta APEX debut begins on Saturday, February 7, with a high-stakes bantamweight main event featuring No. 9 ranked contender Mario Bautista against No. 13 Vinicius Oliveira. The excitement continues on Saturday, March 14, when featherweight knockout artists collide as No. 11 Josh Emmett faces No. 13 Kevin Vallejos.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: BAUTISTA vs. OLIVEIRA – FEBRUARY 7
Bautista (16-3), fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, looks to make a statement in his first UFC main event appearance. One of the division’s most consistent performers, Bautista carries the third-longest win streak in UFC bantamweight history at eight straight victories, including notable wins over Patchy Mix, Jose Aldo and Ricky Simon. A well-rounded finisher, Bautista aims to kick off his 2026 campaign with a highlight-reel performance.
Standing across from him is Brazil’s Vinicius Oliveira (23-3), an explosive striker from Lomba do Pinheiro, Rio Grande do Sul. Still undefeated inside the Octagon, the Dana White’s Contender Series alum has impressed with victories over Kyler Phillips, Said Nurmagomedov and Ricky Simon. Oliveira enters the bout determined to crack the Top 10 with another emphatic knockout.
The card is stacked with compelling matchups, including a flyweight showdown between No. 6 Amir Albazi and No. 8 Kyoji Horiguchi, a clash of unbeaten bantamweight prospects Jean Matsumoto and Farid Basharat, and a series of international bouts spanning multiple divisions that showcase rising talent and veteran experience alike.
Prelims begin at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, streaming live on Paramount+.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: EMMETT vs. VALLEJOS – MARCH 14
March 14 delivers fireworks as featherweight powerhouse Josh Emmett (19-6) returns to the Octagon. Fighting out of Sacramento, California, Emmett holds the record for most knockdowns in UFC featherweight history with 12 and has delivered memorable finishes against Bryce Mitchell, Mirsad Bektic and Michael Johnson. He now looks to halt the rise of one of the division’s most promising young stars.
Argentina’s Kevin Vallejos (17-1) enters with momentum following an impressive first year in the UFC. Fighting out of Buenos Aires, Vallejos has already notched wins over Giga Chikadze, Danny Silva and SeungWoo Choi. With a victory over Emmett, Vallejos could vault himself directly into the featherweight title conversation.
The supporting card features elite strawweights Amanda Lemos vs. Gillian Robertson, an intriguing light heavyweight clash between Ion Cutelaba and Oumar Sy, and a bantamweight bout spotlighting decorated grappler Bia Mesquita. Additional matchups blend seasoned veterans with rising prospects, ensuring action from top to bottom.
As with the February event, prelims air at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, streaming live on Paramount+.
TICKET & VIP INFORMATION
Tickets for both events go on sale Friday, January 23 at 10 a.m. PT via AXS.com, with a limit of eight tickets per person. UFC Fight Club® members will receive early access on Thursday, January 22 at 10 a.m. PT, followed by a special pre-sale for UFC newsletter subscribers at 12 p.m. PT the same day.
Fans looking for an elevated experience can purchase Meta APEX VIP Experience packages through On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Packages include premium seating, all-inclusive hospitality, in-seat beverage service, and exclusive meet-and-greets.
With two stacked cards, high-stakes main events, and the debut of the enhanced Meta APEX, UFC Fight Night® returns to Las Vegas ready to set the tone for an electrifying year of competition. For the latest bout announcements and event updates, visit UFC.com. All bouts are subject to change.
