- Here's a list of every UFC pay-per-view main event result.
- Championship fights and high-profile matchups headline UFC pay-per-view events.
The UFC’s stronghold as the number one MMA organization in the world is being manifested once again this 2023 as they continuously book incredible events and fights for fight fans to enjoy. Aside from the top-flight bouts that are booked during fight nights, the Las Vegas-based promotion features the best possible matchups during pay-per-view events.
These pay-per-view events are being headlined by champions who are defending their titles against the best possible contender in their division. Other than title holders, other UFC superstars such as Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler are spearheading the events.
Additionally, pay-per-view events provide fans the opportunity to place their bets on their favorite fighters in BetMGM’s online sportsbook. To recap the result of every PPV event results, here’s a table below.
Every UFC Pay-Per-View Event Results
Event Name | Main Event Feature | Winner and Result |
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UFC 283 | Teixeira vs. Hill | Jamahal Hill via unanimous decision |
UFC 284 | Makhachev vs. Volkanovski | Islam Makhachev via unanimous decision |
UFC 285 | Jones vs. Gane | Jon Jones via first-round submission |
UFC 286 | Edwards vs. Usman 3 | Leon Edwards via majority decision |
UFC 287 | Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 | Israel Adesanya via second-round knockout |
UFC 288 | Sterling vs. Cejudo | Aljamain Sterling via split decision |
UFC 289 | Nunes vs. Aldana | Amanda Nunes via unanimous decision |
UFC 290 | Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez | Alexander Volkanovski via third-round TKO |
UFC 291 | Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 | Justin Gaethje via second-round knockout |
UFC 292 | Sterling vs. O’Malley | Sean O’Malley via second-round TKO |
UFC 293 | Adesanya vs. Strickland | Sean Strickland via unanimous decision |
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill
Jamahal Hill seized his first title opportunity by lopsidedly beating former champion Glover Teixeira via a unanimous decision. Hill displayed an incredible performance to capture the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight title, which Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev previously fought in a controversial draw result in December 2022.
#UFC283 Official Result: Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) defeats Glover Teixeira by Unanimous Decision.
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— UFC News (@UFCNews) January 22, 2023
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
The champion-versus-champion showdown between UFC Lightweight king Islam Makhachev and UFC Featherweight title holder Alexander Volkanovski went down in Australia for Makhachev’s coveted 155-pound belt. It was an exciting back-and-forth fight that lived up to the champion versus champion bill. In the end, Makhachev got away with a unanimous decision victory to retain his lightweight strap.
The full #UFC284 main event scorecards 📝 pic.twitter.com/zCx1YmqcFb
— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
The highly anticipated return of Jon Jones went down in March 2023 as he moved up to the heavyweight division to face one of the top contenders Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC Heavyweight title that Francis Ngannou relinquished after not renewing his contract with the UFC. The former light heavyweight champion did quick work of Gane as he submitted him in the opening round via Guillotine choke in under three minutes.
The sweetest sound you'll hear all weekend 🔊 #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/n2MOjU1b4Y
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
The head-to-head score between rivals Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman was settled in March 2023 on Edwards’ home turf in London, England. It was their third meeting after Usman dominated their first meeting in December 2015, and Edwards mounted a gigantic comeback in the rematch in August 2022. “Rocky” outpointed “The Nigerian Nightmare” via majority decision to keep his welterweight belt and secure his title defense.
UNDISPUTED!!🏆@LeonEdwardsMMA defends his welterweight title in great fashion! He beats Kamaru Usman via majority decision at #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/HDIjcI583c
— UFC (@ufc) March 19, 2023
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Another sweet revenge was witnessed in the main event of UFC 287, where Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira in the second round of their middleweight title rematch. In their kickboxing days, Adesanya suffered two losses from Pereira; then, the Brazilian transitioned to MMA and eventually beat him in November 2022 with a fifth-round TKO.
ADESANYA GETS ONE BACK! HE KNOCKS PEREIRA OUT COLD! 😱 #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/P01reBg6je
— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling successfully defended his UFC Bantamweight title for the third time by beating former champion Henry Cejudo (who came out of retirement of three years) via split decision in the featured bout of UFC 288 in May 2023. It was a close and competitive fight, but Sterling picked up the victory to further stamp his status as the king of the 135-pound division.
STERLING STAYS GOLDEN!! 🏆👑@FunkMasterMMA retains his bantamweight title with a split decision victory over Henry Cejudo!
[ #UFC288 | B2YB @NewAmsterdam ] pic.twitter.com/HIjahSAKaa
— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2023
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana
Amanda Nunes displayed another dominant performance in her last fight in the UFC by successfully defending the bantamweight title against her latest challenger Irene Aldana via a lopsided unanimous decision. The two headlined the return of the Las Vegas-based promotion in Canada and was the main featured bout of UFC 289. Shortly after the win, “The Lioness” announced her retirement from the sport during the post-fight interview.
#ANDSTILL QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE 🏆🦁🏆@Amanda_Leoa defeats Irene Aldana by decision to defend her bantamweight title!
[ #UFC289 | B2YB @Diablo ] pic.twitter.com/2J6WmNQ8f7
— UFC (@ufc) June 11, 2023
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
Alexander Volkanoski once again proved that he is the undisputed king of the UFC’s featherweight division after scoring a third-round TKO stoppage of interim champion Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC 290 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It was Volkanovski’s fifth title defense since winning the title in December 2019, and the Australian also kept his perfect record in the 145-pound division.
STILL THE UNDISPUTED CHAMP 🏆🇦🇺@AlexVolkanovski defeats Yair Rodriguez by TKO at #UFC290!
[ B2YB @CryptoCom ] pic.twitter.com/FZxl8ThQM2
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
Justin Gaethje exacted revenge against Dustin Poirier in their rematch as he knocked him out via a head kick in the second round of their UFC 291 clash. The victory also earned Gaethje the “BMF” title previously held by Jorge Masvidal. Furthermore, “The Highlight” is likely next in line for the undisputed lightweight title as he awaits the winner of reigning champion Islam Makhachev and challenger Charles Oliverira.
That's one Bad MF right there 🤬🏆 #UFC291 pic.twitter.com/X1BgDMcpXi
— UFC (@ufc) July 30, 2023
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley
Sean O’Malley ended Aljamain Sterling’s reign as UFC’s bantamweight champion after a second-round TKO finish in the main event of UFC 291 inside the TD Garden in Boston. “Suga Sean,” the betting underdog coming into the fight, defied the odds through his signature right-hand punch that sent the “Funk Master” down the mat. It was O’Malley’s 17th career victory and 12th TKO/KO win. He will welcome several challengers in his newly minted reign as the king of the 135-pound division.
#ANDNEW Bantamweight World Champ, @SugaSeanMMA! 👑 #UFC292 | B2YB @TheEqualizer pic.twitter.com/pola6Nh9JZ
— UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
Sean Strickland scored a massive upset in the main event of UFC 293 as he defeated Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 293 inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Strickland dominated the fight from start to finish by putting the former champion on the backfoot and neutralizing his long-range kicks and punches to shut him down. “Tarzan” even scored a big knockdown in the opening round to set the tone of the match. It was the American’s first title triumph in his nine-year career in the UFC as he now reigns over the 185-pound division.
#AndNEW middleweight champion of the world, @SStricklandMMA ! 👏
[ #UFC293 | B2YB @NewAmsterdam ] pic.twitter.com/56xbxm6Anp
— UFC (@ufc) September 10, 2023
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