Ultimate Fighting Championships

Publication date: 14 Jan 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championships is an international sports organization dedicated to mixed martial arts combat sports. It is based in Las Vegas. The UFC is not only a sports league, but also a concentration of fighting skill, toughness and courage. Real gladiators, willing to do anything to win, fight in this ring. And only the strongest and most tenacious will be able to achieve success and recognition.

Every fight in the UFC is a real show, full of adrenaline, emotion and incredible techniques. Fighters from around the world come together to demonstrate their strength, endurance and skill in front of millions of viewers.

UFC 2025

What’s special about the UFC 2025 season?

The UFC 2025 season promises to be one of the most spectacular in the history of mixed martial arts. Every year, the popularity of the UFC grows, and in 2025, the organization plans to hold more than 40 major events around the world, including tournaments in the USA, Europe, Asia and South America. The main feature of this season will be the return of legends, new stars, as well as the expansion of weight classes.

In addition, UFC 2025 will offer viewers improved broadcasts, more interaction for fans and new arenas, which will make watching fights even more exciting.

Expected fights of UFC 2025

One of the most anticipated fights of the season will be a rematch between the current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan (UFC 311 – January 19). Other notable fights include:

• Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (January 19);
• Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland (February 9);
• Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov (scheduled for May);
• Magomed Ankolaev vs. Alex Pereira;
• Tom Aspinell vs. Jon Jones;
• Islam Makhachev vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov;
• Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Petr Yan;
• Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev;
• Alexander Pontoja vs. Muhammad Mokaev;
• Iliya Topuria vs. Movsar Evloev.

Each of these fights is capable of going down in UFC history thanks to the fighters’ striking styles and intense emotions.

Tournament History

The first UFC event was held in Denver in 1993. It was originally intended to be a one-off competition to determine the most effective martial art. However, the success of the first competition determined the future of the UFC. As time went on, the rules of the tournament were changed, and eventually the competition became more of a sport than a spectacular event.

Today, the fights are broadcast in 20 languages in more than 130 countries.

The Biggest Bets in UFC History

The UFC has always attracted the attention of not only fans, but also bettors. One of the biggest bets was a $1,000,000 bet on Khabib Nurmagomedov to win against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The bet brought the lucky player $1,600,000 and became a symbol of confidence in Khabib’s dominance.

The Ultimate Fighting Championships 2026

Each year, the tournament schedule for the following year is announced closer to the autumn. Therefore, there is no information on dates, venues or athletes at this time.

Keep an eye out for martial arts tournament dates and other events on our Sporting Events Calendar.