2025 UFC Schedule: Blanchfield vs. Barber & O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili
- Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, top-five UFC women's flyweight contenders, are set to face off in a pivotal UFC Fight Night main event may 31.
- 4, is looking to capitalize on her victory over former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas after a setback against Manon Fiorot. Barber, No.
- Before that,UFC 316 will take place in Newark,N.J., featuring a championship doubleheader.Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face Sean O'Malley in a highly anticipated rematch.
Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are set to collide in a pivotal UFC Fight Night main event on May 31, a fight with significant implications for the women’s flyweight title. Ranked as top contenders, both fighters are aggressively pursuing a shot at the title, with the victor poised to make a strong case for a future championship bout. UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey, on June 7, will also be packed with action, featuring Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley in a highly anticipated rematch, alongside Julianna Pena and Kayla Harrison battling for the women’s bantamweight title. News Directory 3 is the place to find the latest developments. With additional fights lined up throughout the summer, including matchups from Kamaru Usman to Max Holloway, the UFC schedule is set to deliver non-stop excitement. Discover what’s next in the ever-evolving world of mixed martial arts.
Blanchfield and Barber Clash in UFC Fight Night Title Eliminator
Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, top-five UFC women’s flyweight contenders, are set to face off in a pivotal UFC Fight Night main event may 31. Both fighters are vying for a shot at the UFC women’s flyweight title, currently held by Valentina Shevchenko.
Blanchfield, ranked No. 4, is looking to capitalize on her victory over former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas after a setback against Manon Fiorot. Barber, No. 5, aims to continue her impressive six-fight winning streak and solidify her status as a future title challenger. A win for either fighter at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas could lead to a title opportunity.
Before that,UFC 316 will take place in Newark,N.J., featuring a championship doubleheader.Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face Sean O’Malley in a highly anticipated rematch. Julianna pena and Kayla Harrison will battle for the women’s bantamweight belt. The card also includes Vicente Luque,Kevin Holland,Marlon “Chito” Vera,and Johnny Walker.
Upcoming UFC Schedule
| Event | Date | Main Event | division | Location | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | bantamweight Title | Newark | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | June 14 | Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley | Welterweight | Atlanta | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | June 21 | Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. | Light Heavyweight | Baku, Azerbaijan | ESPN+ |
| UFC 317 | June 28 | Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira | Vacant Lightweight Title | Las Vegas | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight night | July 12 | Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira | Heavyweight | Nashville | ESPN+ |
| UFC 318 | July 19 | Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier | Lightweight | New Orleans | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | July 26 | Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder | TBA | Abu Dhabi | ESPN+ |
| UFC 319 | Aug. 16 | Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Khamzat Chimaev | Middleweight Title | Chicago | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC 320 | Sept. 13 | TBA | TBA | Guadalajara, Mexico | ESPN+ PPV |
What’s next
The winner of the Erin Blanchfield vs. maycee Barber fight is expected to be in strong contention for the next UFC women’s flyweight title shot. The upcoming months promise a series of exciting UFC events, with title implications across multiple weight divisions.