Top UFC Fights to Watch in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a thrilling spectacle for fans of mixed martial arts for over two decades. Originally starting as a series of numbered pay-per-view events, the UFC has expanded to include the popular UFC Fight Night series, showcasing emerging talent from around the globe. If you're eager to know when and where to catch all the action in 2025, you're in the right place. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and information on how to watch every confirmed live UFC event this year.

Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025

The 2025 UFC schedule is now available, featuring an exciting lineup of events from UFC Fight Nights to high-profile pay-per-view (PPV) showdowns. Preliminary fights are broadcast across various ESPN networks, while main events are typically aired on ESPN and/or ESPN+. Notably, ESPN+ is the exclusive platform for numbered UFC PPV events. Here's the full schedule of confirmed UFC events for 2025:

• UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev - March 8, 2025 at 7 PM PT
• UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 - March 15 at 4 PM PT
• UFC Fight Night: Edwardz vs. Brady - March 23 at 1 PM PT
• UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg - March 29 at 4 PM PT
• UFC Fight Night: Emmet vs. Murphy - April 5 at 6 PM PT
• UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes - April 12, 2025 at 7 PM PT
• UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. - April 26 at 6 PM PT
• UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - May 10, 2025 at 7 PM PT

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What is UFC Fight Night?

UFC Fight Night events are held between the numbered pay-per-view (PPV) events and often feature up-and-coming fighters aiming to make their mark. Over time, these events have gained significant popularity, now showcasing some of the most exciting matchups among emerging talents that you won't want to miss.

Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?

While most UFC Fight Night events are broadcast live on various ESPN network channels available with standard cable subscriptions, you can watch every live UFC fight, including both UFC Fight Nights and UFC PPV events, on ESPN+. ESPN+ offers a standalone subscription for $10.99 per month or an annual plan for $109.99, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.

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With an ESPN+ subscription, not only can you watch every live UFC event, but you'll also have access to a vast archive of past fights, including UFC PPV events added 16 days after their initial airing, as well as exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.