Following a blockbuster 2024, UFC is set to continue its winning streak in 2025 with a full calendar of Fight Nights, numbered cards, and global expansion. Officially revealed during UFC 309 and via subsequent announcements, the first quarter includes UFC 2025 schedule:
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UFC 311 – Jan 18: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
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UFC Fight Night 249 – Jan 11: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
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UFC 312 – Feb 8: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
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UFC Fight Night 250 – Feb 1: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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UFC Fight Night 251 – Feb 15: UFC Apex
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UFC Fight Night 252 – Feb 22: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
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UFC 313 – Mar 8: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
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UFC Fight Night 253 – Mar 1: Las Vegas Apex
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UFC Fight Night 254 – Mar 17: UFC Apex
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UFC Fight Night 255 – Mar 22: O2 Arena, London
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UFC 314 – Apr 12: Miami, FL
This packed lineup continues throughout the year—rewritten in the TalkSport roundup—with highlights such as UFC Atlanta in June, UFC 317 in Vegas, and UFC 319 in Chicago
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Highlighted 2025 Events & Matchups
UFC on ESPN 69 – June 14, Atlanta (State Farm Arena)
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Main event: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley
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The comeback of ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, Kamaru Usman, secured a decisive decision over Buckley. His next step? A potential title eliminator with Belal Muhammad. Meanwhile, Francis Ngannou’s surprise presence ignited fan buzz for a heavyweight clash with Tom Aspinall.
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr. – June 21, Baku
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Headliner: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
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A big offering in Azerbaijan—this bout headlines a Fight Night at Baku Crystal Hall.
UFC 317 – June 28, Las Vegas (T-Mobile Arena)
Here's the marquee event of the summer:
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Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira – vacant lightweight title
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Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai KaraFrance – flyweight title
Additional fights include Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano and Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov. -
Topuria vs. Oliveira is generating intense buzz, especially with former champ Arman Tsarukyan ready as backup
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Topuria and Paddy Pimblett are trading public jabs, hinting at a potential future grudge match
UFC on ESPN 70 – July 12, Nashville
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Expect a strong fight card in Music City—details TBD—but a key summer stop before more big fights.
UFC 318 – July 19, New Orleans
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Anticipated to feature a high-profile main event (soon to be announced).
UFC Night – July 26, Abu Dhabi
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Scheduled at Etihad Arena with Robert Whittaker vs. de Ridder headlining—continuing UFC's global ambitions
UFC Vegas 108 & Fight Night 257 – August, Vegas
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Back-to-back Fight Nights at the Apex facility—ideal for showcasing rising contenders.
UFC 319 – August 16, Chicago (United Center)
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Headliner: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev (middleweight title fight)
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Co-main: Jessica Andrade returns to strawweight vs. Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night 258 – August 23, Shanghai
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Early expansion into Asia with another Fight Night in China .
Major Title Fights to Watch
Aside from the events named above, 2025 is expected to host several blockbuster showdowns:
Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall
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A heavyweight clash widely confirmed by Dana White—"UFC 2025 schedule". Fans consider it a potential "biggest fight in UFC history."
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Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena
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Makhachev is set for a welterweight title bout before considering retirement after three more fights.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
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Light heavyweight title clash hinted for early 2025 .
Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira
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With Chandler eyeing title contention and a show against Conor McGregor, Oliveira remains the pivotal stepping stone in early 2025 .
The Global UFC Footprint: Locations to Watch
UFC’s 2025 isn’t just about major U.S. venues:
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Sydney (UFC 312 in Feb at Qudos Bank Arena)
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Fight Night 250 in Feb)
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London, UK (Fight Night 255 in Mar)
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Baku, Azerbaijan (Hill vs Rountree)
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Abu Dhabi (July Fight Night)
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Shanghai, China (Fight Night 258)
Expect more confirmations in Canada, Paris, and Paris later in the year (sources for Fight Night 259–261 and UFC 320+ in fall) .
What to Watch For: Storylines & Rivalries?
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Topuria’s trajectory: Can Ilia Topuria dethrone lightweight throne at UFC 317—and will a feud with Pimblett come next?
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Heavyweight shakeup: The pending Jones vs Aspinall and Ngannou rumor swirl from Atlanta’s crowd
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Makhachev’s twilight: With a welterweight title fight and retirement on the horizon, this is a pivotal year for him
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Strawweight depth: Andrade’s drop to 115 opens new possibilities and rivalries
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Emerging duels: Usman–Muhammad, Pereira–Ankalaev, Chandler–Oliveira—all fights with title or contender implications.
Planning Your 2025 UFC Viewing
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Cable & Streaming: Most Fight Nights air on ESPN or ABC; pay-per-view for numbered cards. Refer to ESPN and UFC.com for broadcast times . Use local listings to match your time zone.
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Tickets: UFC.com offers ticket links for each event
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Fantasy & Betting: Engage via UFC fantasy or sportsbooks ahead of big fights like Topuria, Aspinall, or Du Plessis vs. Chimaev.
Looking Ahead to the Rest of 2025
Beyond August, anticipate:
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September Events: UFC Fight Night 259–261 (Paris, San Antonio, Vancouver) and UFC 320 (Oct 4, Vegas) Fall’s big fall: Key title defenses and rising contender clashes.
Keep an eye on official UFC releases and ESPN’s schedule feed for updates.
Final Take
UFC 2025 promises an exhilarating year: iconic removal of legacy figures like Jones, breakout contenders, global reach, and deeply personal storylines. From UFC 311 in Januaries to the heated UFC 319 in Chicago, there’s a card for every fan. Whether you're a hardcore rankings tracker or casual viewer, the narrative arcs—from Topuria’s ascent to Makhachev’s legacy—offer compelling matchups.
