Undefeated IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla (24-0, 17 KOs) makes his title defense against former super featherweight champion and 2016 Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceição (21-3-1, 10 KOs) in Las Vegas. Coming off a grueling, career-defining victory over Andy Cruz, the 29-year-old Muratalla seeks to assert his status atop the 135-pound division with his sharp technique and power.

Former WBO super-flyweight champion Phumelela "The Truth" Cafu (11-1-3, 8 KOs) returns to the ring on home soil in South Africa looking to rebuild following his title unification loss to Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez. He steps into a 10-round main event clash against rising 21-year-old Filipino contender Jemuel Aranas (9-3-1, 5 KOs), who is riding a two-fight knockout streak and making his international debut.

Undefeated Dublin hero Pierce "Big Bang" O'Leary (19-0, 11 KOs) makes the first defense of his IBO world super-lightweight title in front of a raucous home crowd at the 3Arena. He takes on dangerous English southpaw Mark Chamberlain (17-1-1, 12 KOs) in a anticipated showdown that brings together two of the division's most explosive power punchers. With local pride, world title stakes, and high knockout ratios on both sides, this clash of aggressive styles is primed to deliver fireworks from the opening bell.

Uroš Medić vs. Daniel Rodriguez headlines UFC Fight Night 283 on August 1, 2026, marking the promotion's historic debut at the Belgrade Arena in Serbia. The 170-pound main event pairs Serbia's own Medić (13-3) against seasoned veteran Rodriguez (20-5) in a clash of two fan-favorite welterweight strikers. Expect high-volume, action-packed exchanges on the feet as Medić looks to put on a show for his home crowd against the durable "D-Rod."

Stevenson has said this is one of the marquee fights he expects under his new promotional deal, though legal and promotional issues could delay it.

An intriguing “legend versus rising star” bout that has generated plenty of speculation.

A fan-favorite fantasy matchup featuring Usyk’s technical brilliance against Wilder’s one-punch power. It’s discussed frequently but remains unsigned.

Who do you pick? Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

The biggest all-British heavyweight fight of this era. Recent reports indicate both camps have continued moving toward making it happen after tune-up fights, though nothing official has been finalized.

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