2025 UFC Schedule: Usman vs. Buckley & Topuria vs. Oliveira Fights
- Kamaru Usman, once a dominant welterweight champion, will square off against rising contender joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.
- The upcoming UFC schedule also features a highly anticipated lightweight title fight.
- Looking ahead, UFC 318 on July 19 will showcase Max Holloway versus Dustin Poirier 3 in a lightweight bout in New Orleans.dricus du Plessis is slated to defend...
Usman vs. Buckley to Headline UFC Fight Night in Atlanta
Kamaru Usman, once a dominant welterweight champion, will square off against rising contender joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta. The June 14 main event marks Usman’s return after a 19-month absence. Buckley is riding a six-fight win streak, including recent knockouts of Colby Covington and Stephen Thompson, making this a pivotal career moment for both fighters.
The upcoming UFC schedule also features a highly anticipated lightweight title fight. Ilia topuria and Charles Oliveira are set to compete for the vacant UFC lightweight championship on June 28 during UFC International Fight Week. The title became available after Islam Makhachev’s move to the welterweight division. This UFC 317 main event promises fireworks between two skilled strikers and submission artists. Alexandre Pantoja will also defend his UFC flyweight title against kai Kara-France on the same card.
Looking ahead, UFC 318 on July 19 will showcase Max Holloway versus Dustin Poirier 3 in a lightweight bout in New Orleans.dricus du Plessis is slated to defend his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago on Aug. 16.
Upcoming UFC Schedule
| Event | Date | main Event | Weight Class | location | platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3 | Lightweight | New Orleans | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | July 26 | Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder | Middleweight | Abu Dhabi | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Night | Aug. 2 | Amir Albazi vs. Tatsuro Taira | Flyweight | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
| UFC 319 | Aug. 16 | Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Khamzat Chimaev | Middleweight Title | Chicago | ESPN+ PPV |
| UFC Fight Night | Sept. 13 | TBA | TBA | San Antonio, Texas | ESPN+ |
| UFC 320 | Oct. 4 | TBA | TBA | Las Vegas | ESPN+ PPV |
What’s next
The UFC’s busy schedule continues through the summer and fall, with more fight announcements expected soon.MMA fans can anticipate thrilling matchups and title defenses in the coming months.