Vancouver MMA events and promotions can be found through Tapology or Battlefield Fight League’s (BFL) websites. If you’re a fan of Mixed Martial Arts and live in Vancouver, you’re in luck because the city boasts a thriving MMA event scene. From local promotions to major UFC Fight Night cards, there’s always something happening in the world of combat sports here.
If you’re looking for elite UFC fights in Vancouver or a top-tier Battlefield Fight League showdown, here are a few key platforms where you can find the best events in Vancouver.
Best Places to Find Vancouver MMA Events & Local Promotions
Tapology: All Vancouver MMA/Combat Sports Fight Events
When it comes to tracking upcoming and past MMA events in Vancouver, Tapology is hands down the best online resource.
Tapology doesn’t just cover the big names like UFC Fight Night or Battlefield Fight League (BFL) — it digs deep into lesser-known promotions too, such as Gionco International and Reign Boxing Promotions.
Simply check “events” or “promotions” on the search bar, type “Vancouver British Columbia” into the search bar, and you’ll get a full list of all the known upcoming and past MMA events taking place in Vancouver or promotions headquartered in Vancouver.
Battlefield Fight League (BFL): Local Vancouver MMA Promotion
If you want to support local talent, look no further than Battlefield Fight League (BFL) — Vancouver’s local MMA promotion.
Hosting regular events at Vancouver’s Downtown Rogers Arena and the Harbour Convention Centre, BFL is where rising Canadian fighters often get noticed before making it to promotions like Dana White’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) or even ONE Championship.
Battlefield Fight League (BFL) hosts professionally organized MMA events that are officially sanctioned and regulated by the British Columbia Athletic Commission, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and licensing standards. The promotion is highly respected across Canada for its production quality and competitive cards, often described as being ‘on par with UFC events.’
Several BFL alumni—such as Michael Chiesa, Arjan Bhullar, Tristan Connelly, and others—have advanced to compete in the UFC. While BFL has not yet held a card at Rogers Arena, it remains one of the most prominent local promotions and delivering top-tier MMA shows in Vancouver
Here’s a list of UFC fighters who fought in the Battlefield Fight League (BFL):
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Arjan Bhullar – Freestyle wrestler, UFC heavyweight, and former ONE heavyweight champion.
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Jeremy Kennedy – Kickboxer-wrestler, UFC featherweight, competed in Bellator’s featherweight division.
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Cole Smith – BJJ black belt and former UFC bantamweight.
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Matt Dwyer – Muay Thai striker and former UFC welterweight.
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Ryan Janes – BJJ-based former UFC middleweight.
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Tristan Connelly – BJJ black belt known for short-notice UFC welterweight win.
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Jamey‑Lyn Horth – Kickboxer and UFC flyweight.
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Serhiy Sidey – Striker-wrestler and UFC bantamweight division fighter.
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Michael Chiesa – BJJ-wrestler and UFC welterweight.
From high-production local cards to UFC-bound talent, Vancouver’s MMA scene punches well above its weight. Platforms like Tapology make it easy to follow rising stars before they break out, and Battlefield Fight League has become the proving ground for Canadian fighters chasing the big leagues. Vancouver provides a front-row seat to some of the best regional MMA events in Canada, whether you’re catching a title fight in Downtown Vancouver or streaming a BFL fight through UFC’s Fight Pass.
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