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UFC Fight Night 286: Paris event set for September with Vegas card in August

The UFC has announced Fight Night 286 will take place at Paris's Accor Arena on 5 September 2026, marking the promotion's return to France. Multiple sources report a separate Vegas card on 22 August is also being scheduled with heavyweight and strawweight bouts.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed UFC Fight Night 286 will be held at the Accor Arena in Paris on 5 September 2026 [1, 4, 6, 7, 8]. Multiple outlets including MMA Junkie, Cageside Press, and Sportsnet report this marks the promotion's return to the French capital [4, 6, 7].

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