October Showdowns: UFC Events You Can’t Miss
October is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months on the UFC calendar in 2025, with four stacked events lined up across the globe. From heated rematches and hometown heroes to championship clashes and heavyweight battles, fans are in for a month of unforgettable action inside the Octagon.
Each event doesn’t just deliver drama on fight night; it also opens the door for fans to own a tangible piece of history forged in the Octagon. With exclusive post-event auctions dropping within a week of the event ending, you’ll have the chance to secure fight-worn gear and event-used memorabilia straight from the athletes who put it all on the line.
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2
October kicks off with a showstopping event at UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2. Taking place on Saturday October 4, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event of the evening is set to treat fans to a light-heavyweight championship rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.
The co-main event will see Merab Dvalishvili defend his bantamweight title against the number four ranked, Cory Sandhagen.
The T-Mobile Arena has become the unofficial home of some of the UFC’s biggest fights and greatest moments in recent years.
Some of the unforgettable moments include the night bad blood spilled over the Octagon walls when Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his lightweight belt against Conor Mcgregor at UFC 229,as well as the night Jon Jones stopped the undefeated streak from Dominic Reyes at UFC 247.
The T-Mobile arena never fails to deliver historic moments for UFC fans, and this bout is set to be the next in a long line of exceptional matchups.
Get ahead of the action and secure the official autographed event poster for UFC 320 now!
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot
The action continues just a week later with UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot, set for Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hometown hero Charles Oliveira will headline the card, stepping into the Octagon to face top contender Mateusz Gamrot in what promises to be a high-stakes lightweight clash.
Brazil has long been one of the beating hearts of MMA, producing legends who have defined the sport across generations. The Farmasi Arena now takes its place on that storied stage, preparing to host a night that could deliver another unforgettable chapter in Brazilian fight history.
From Anderson Silva’s reign of dominance to José Aldo’s electrifying championship nights, Rio crowds have always brought an unmatched intensity, and Oliveira will look to feed off that energy as he battles Gamrot in front of his home crowd.
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs Allen
The third stop on October’s UFC schedule lands in Vancouver, Canada, as the Rogers Arena plays host to UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs Allen on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This middleweight contest sees Reinier de Ridder, ranked seventh, take on ninth-ranked Brendan Allen in a pivotal showdown that could reshape the title picture. With both fighters eyeing a championship opportunity, the stakes are high and the Octagon promises fireworks.
Canadian fans have witnessed their fair share of unforgettable fight nights, and this event adds another chapter to that history. The atmosphere in Vancouver is set to be electric as two of the division’s brightest contenders battle for position among the elite.
UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane
October closes out with a colossal card at UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane, set for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will put his undisputed belt on the line for the first time, facing the ever-dangerous Ciryl Gane in a main event that has fans across the world buzzing. The card doesn’t stop there, the co-main event features another title clash, as Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern battle for the vacant strawweight crown.
The Etihad Arena has already cemented itself as one of the UFC’s most iconic international venues. Since its debut with UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar, it has played host to some unforgettable nights, from Ilia Topuria’s featherweight title defence against Max Holloway at UFC 308 to the blockbuster return of Conor McGregor at UFC 257. With such a legacy, every trip to Abu Dhabi feels like history in the making and UFC 321 looks set to continue that tradition.
Own a Piece of History
Whether you’re attending an event this month or hosting a watch party with your closest friends, October is set to be a fantastic month for UFC fans, with four stacked cards delivering championship bouts, hometown heroes and international showdowns. All four official event posters are available to secure now, giving fans the perfect way to celebrate a stacked month of UFC action. And once the dust settles, keep an eye out for the exclusive post-fight drops, where you’ll have the chance to own fight-worn gear and event-used memorabilia from October’s unforgettable showdowns.
Ben Robb
