UFC Announces 2025 Fight Schedule with Multiple Title Bouts, Canada Return

The UFC's 2025 schedule features several high-profile events and title fights across multiple weight classes. Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, both ranked in the women's flyweight top five, are poised for potential title shots, while UFC 316 in Newark will showcase bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending against Sean O'Malley and Julianna Pena defending her women's bantamweight belt against Kayla Harrison, with Patchy Mix stepping in to replace Marlon Vera against Mario Bautista. The UFC is also making a significant return to Canada, with Toronto hosting major events that might include a lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje, alongside rising Canadian stars like Charles Jourdain. Earlier in the year, major bouts saw Islam Makhachev retain the lightweight title, Dricus Du Plessis and Zhang Weili defend their belts, and Alexander Volkanovski win the vacant featherweight title, highlighting a dynamic competitive landscape. Additionally, UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11 features top female grapplers including 2022 world champion Gabi Garcia and 2024 world champion Ana Vieira, emphasizing the growing prominence of women's grappling within the UFC's broader combat sports offerings. Together, these events underscore UFC's global expansion and diverse fight card lineup throughout 2025.