Top UFC Fights to Watch in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, commonly known as UFC, has been thrilling fans for over two decades by showcasing top mixed martial arts fighters in intense battles. Starting as a series of numbered pay-per-view events, UFC has expanded to include the UFC Fight Night series, which features promising fighters from around the globe. If you're eager to know when and where to catch all the UFC action in 2025, look no further. Below, we provide a comprehensive overview of 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, featuring a lineup of exciting fights from UFC Fight Nights to high-profile pay-per-view (PPV) events. You can watch the preliminary fights on various ESPN networks, while the main events are broadcast on ESPN and/or ESPN+, with the latter being the exclusive platform for the 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 PPV events and often showcase lesser-known fighters eager to make a mark. Over time, these events have gained immense popularity, now featuring thrilling matches with some of the most promising up-and-coming fighters you'll want to keep an eye on.

Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?

Most UFC Fight Night events are broadcast live on various ESPN network channels, which are available with standard cable subscriptions. However, to watch every live UFC fight, including both UFC Fight Nights and UFC PPV events, you'll need an ESPN+ subscription.

ESPN+ offers a standalone subscription for $10.99 per month, or you can choose the ESPN+ Annual Plan for $109.99 per year, saving you 15% off the monthly rate. Additionally, you can get the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), 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 gain access to a vast archive of past fights, including UFC PPV events added 16 days after they air, and exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.