Boxing & UFC this weekend (14 August–16 August 2026): every fight, time and channel
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It's a busy weekend in combat sports — 5 cards between Friday and Sunday, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs Joaquin Machado Garry on Paramount+. Here's every fight, what time it starts, and where to watch in the UK and US.
Saturday 15 August
- Islam Makhachev vs Joaquin Machado Garry · 01:00 UK / 8:00 PM ET · Paramount+ — Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
- Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry · 01:00 UK / 8:00 PM ET · Paramount+ (PPV) · lightweight — Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
- Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry · 01:00 UK / 8:00 PM ET · Paramount+ (PPV) · welterweight — Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
- Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott · 01:00 UK / 8:00 PM ET · DAZN · middleweight — State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Sunday 16 August
- Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry · 01:00 UK / 8:00 PM ET · welterweight — Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
Frequently asked questions
What's the biggest fight this weekend?
Islam Makhachev vs Joaquin Machado Garry is the headline matchup on Paramount+ — Saturday 15 August.
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How many fights are on this weekend?
5 cards between Friday and Sunday — boxing, UFC, and major MMA. 2 are pay-per-view.
Where can I watch Islam Makhachev vs Joaquin Machado Garry?
Islam Makhachev vs Joaquin Machado Garry is on Paramount+. See the how-to-watch page for the full breakdown.
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