MMA Schedule for 2025
Mixed martial arts is set for an exciting year in 2025, with several marquee events on the horizon. The first matchup to highlight is Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy, taking place at the UFC Fight Night on April 5 in Las Vegas. Emmett, fresh from a punishing battle against Ilia Topuria, aims to reestablish his dominance in the featherweight division. Meanwhile, Murphy, boasting an impressive track record, looks to continue his undefeated streak.
Subsequently, the promotion will host UFC 314 on April 12, featuring Alexander Volkanovski against Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title in Miami. Volkanovski returns to reclaim his championship status following Topuria’s unexpected vacating of the title.
Here’s the upcoming UFC schedule:
| Event | Date | Main event | Weight class | Location | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Fight Night | April 5 | Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy | Featherweights | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC 314 | April 12 | Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes | Vacant featherweight | Miami | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | April 26 | Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates | Welterweights | Kansas City | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | May 3 | Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo | Bantamweight | Des Moines, Iowa | ESPN+ |
| UFC 315 | May 10 | Belal Muhammad (c) vs. Jack Della Maddalena | Welterweight title | Montreal | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | May 31 | Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber | Women’s flyweight | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC 316 | June 7 | Merab Dvalishvili (c) vs. Sean O’Malley 2 | Bantamweight title | Newark | ESPN+ |
| UFC 317 | June 28 | TBA | TBA | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | July 26 | TBA | TBA | Abu Dhabi | ESPN+ |
| UFC 320 | Sept. 13 | TBA | TBA | Guadalajara, Mexico | ESPN+ |
