Oliveira (22-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has won five fights in a row including three in the UFC. After an incredible flying knee knockout over Bernardo Sopaj, Oliveira defeated Ricky Simon by unanimous decision. In February, he defeated Said Nurmagomedov in a Fight of the Night bonus-earning unanimous decision victory.

WrestleMania 42 was scheduled for Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Caesars Superdome, but that is no longer the case. New Orleans previously hosted WrestleMania in 2014 and 2018. Here is the full statement from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and TKO:

UFC 318 continues to take shape with the addition of a matchup between top-10 strawweights. Contenders Amanda Ribas and Tabatha Ricci will clash as they look to get back on track. MMA Junkie confirmed the booking with two sources following an initial report from MMA Mania.

Louisiana native Dustin Poirier is locked for a UFC BMF title fight in his home state to conclude his career, as New Orleans will host Poirier’s battle with title-holder Max Holloway of Waianae to highlight the July 19 card at the Smoothie King Center.

Louisiana native Dustin Poirier is locked for a UFC BMF title fight in his home state to conclude his career, as New Orleans will host Poirier's battle with title-holder Max Holloway to highlight the July 19 card at the Smoothie King Center.

All-time welterweight wins leader Neil Magny meets the division's all-time submission leader Gunnar Nelson at UFC 318.

WrestleMania 42 might not be hosted in the US at all. WWE has snubbed the flagship event's New Orleans venue, providing no reason behind the massive move, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. Meanwhile, two new favorite locations have come up - Saudi Arabia and London.

UFC® returns to New Orleans, Louisiana with an epic showdown for the UFC BMF title between titleholder Max Holloway and No. 5 ranked lightweight Dustin Poirier, a Louisiana native making his final walk to the Octagon against an opponent he has squared off against twice.