Top UFC Fights to Watch in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans for over two decades, showcasing a diverse array of mixed martial arts fighters in thrilling bouts. Originally starting as a series of numbered pay-per-view events, the UFC has expanded to include more frequent competitions through its UFC Fight Night series, featuring up-and-coming fighters from around the globe. If you're eager to know when and where to catch every UFC fight 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 where to watch every confirmed live UFC event this year.

Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025

The 2025 UFC schedule is out, and it promises an exciting lineup of events, from UFC Fight Nights to high-profile pay-per-view (PPV) clashes. Preliminary fights are broadcast across various ESPN networks, while main events are typically aired on ESPN and/or ESPN+, with the latter exclusively hosting the numbered UFC PPV events. Here's the full list of confirmed UFC events for the year:

• 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 PPV events and often spotlight lesser-known fighters eager to make their mark. Over time, these events have gained immense popularity, showcasing thrilling matches between some of the sport's most promising talents.

Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?

While most UFC Fight Night events are broadcast live on various ESPN network channels available through standard cable subscriptions, you can watch every UFC fight live on ESPN+, whether it's a UFC Fight Night or a PPV event.

ESPN+ offers a standalone subscription for $10.99 per month, or you can choose the ESPN+ Annual Plan for $109.99 per year, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Additionally, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.

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Not only can you watch every live UFC event on ESPN+, but subscribers also gain access to an extensive archive of past fights, including PPV events added 16 days after airing, as well as exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.