Must-See UFC Fights in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated combat sports fans for over two decades by showcasing elite mixed martial artists from around the world. What began as occasional numbered pay-per-view tournaments has evolved into a robust calendar featuring both premium PPV spectaculars and more frequent UFC Fight Night cards spotlighting rising talent. Our complete 2025 UFC viewing guide includes the full event schedule, Fight Night details, and broadcast information to ensure you never miss an octagon showdown.

2025 UFC Event Schedule

UFC has unveiled its action-packed 2025 calendar featuring championship bouts and exciting matchups across Fight Night and pay-per-view events. Preliminary fights typically air across ESPN networks, while main cards stream exclusively on ESPN+ - the only platform for numbered UFC PPV events. Below is the confirmed 2025 UFC schedule:

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, 2024 at 7 PM PT

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Understanding UFC Fight Night

UFC Fight Night events serve as the organization's bread-and-butter programming between major PPVs, traditionally spotlighting emerging contenders. These shows have grown increasingly competitive, now regularly featuring high-stakes matchups between ranked fighters climbing the divisional ladders.

How to Watch UFC Events

While Fight Nights often air on linear ESPN channels, ESPN+ serves as the comprehensive streaming home for all UFC content. The platform offers:

- Standalone subscription: $10.99/month
- Annual plan: $109.99/year (15% savings)
- Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ with ads): $14.99/month

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Beyond live events, ESPN+ provides an extensive fight library including past PPVs (available 16 days post-event) and exclusive UFC programming like The Ultimate Fighter reality series.