Ankalaev, Chimaev or Shavkat - Who is more likely to become champion? (2025)

[Takes Two To Tango]

I guarantee if Chimaev gets the opportunity for a TS, he'll be champion.

So I pick him.

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

I guarantee if Chimaev gets the opportunity for a TS, he'll be champion.

So I pick him.

Belal is not losing to Shavkat that fought Garry

 

[svmr_db]

I'd say they are all likely to become champion next year, but Shavkat would be the most likely because he'll probably be the biggest favorite to win his title fight out of the three of them.

 

[Adamant]

Well if they actually GIVE Khamzat the damn title shot, then him. Easily. But the fucks there keep taking it away from him despite promising it to him over and over. I think we're on like 3, maybe 4, promises, and no actual title shots. Sickening.

I think Shavkat is #2. He's gonna beat Belal.

Ankalaev is gonna lose to Pootine.

 

[gentel]

Tough call between Ankalaev and Chimaev - not Shavkat though cause GOATlal gonna destroy him (by decision)

 

[Pierce 34]

I don't see chimaev beating DDP or Ank beating the Chama guy

 

[Doctor Grudge]

Garry is a lot better than people want to give him credit for. Shavkat finna be champ

 

[World eater]

Shavkat. I suspect that Ank will fail in his attempt, while Khamzat has a very high chance, but I am not convinced he will actually make it to the cage.

Also, maybe add the option - none of them succeed in 2025. That would be the most fun version of events, as they don’t fight often and wouldn’t be great champs unless they turn it up.

 

[Elegant]

Shavkat is a lock as Belal is one of the worst champions in recent UFC history, so probably him

Where as DDP vs Khamzat is pretty much a pick em with DDP having the far superior resume, and considering old LW Burns knocked Khamzat's head all over the canvas and gave him all he could handle, I wouldn't be surprised at all if DDP embarrasses and destroys Khamzat

 

[svmr_db]

Shavkat is a lock as Belal is one of the worst champions in recent UFC history, so probably him

Where as DDP vs Khamzat is pretty much a pick em with DDP having the far superior resume, and considering old LW Burns knocked Khamzat's head all over the canvas and gave him all he could handle, I wouldn't be surprised at all if DDP embarrasses and destroys Khamzat

Do you bet at all? Shavkat is only going to be about a -200 betting favorite vs Belal, he's far from a "lock" lol.

 

[Neck&Neck]

Paddy will be champ before any of these guys

 

[aogiri]

Khamzat

While I am leaning Ankalaev I am not as confident in him the more I think about that fight.

 

[Lights Out 101]

Belal is going to smother and overwhelm Shavkat and I’m all for it. That underdog line is gonna be juicy.

 

[Kompromat]

In terms of who is more likely to become champ in their next title fight then 1) Khamzat highly likely especially if he fights Strickland 2) Ankalaev 60/40 if he engages with wrestling from get go 3) Shavkat 50/50 (his TDD and ground game was very sus in Garry fight)

 

[BJJ4Tone]

I guarantee if Chimaev gets the opportunity for a TS, he'll be champion.

So I pick him.

Barber: Whatchu want, fam?
Ankalaev: Gimme dat Lloyd Christmas.
Barber: Say no more.

 

[mister piscadinha]

I guarantee if Chimaev gets the opportunity for a TS, he'll be champion.

So I pick him.

will you cry when dricus beat him like some umar fans are crying right now?

 

[Meathead Jock]

I'd favor Khamzat over DDP and Sean.

Shavkat and Ank both have about a 40% chance of victory imo.

 

[GluttonforPunishment]

Shavkat vs Khamzat needs to happen.

 

[sabretitan]

Most likely ank, just bc he's up first at 313

 

[Paladin]

I'd say they are all likely to become champion next year, but Shavkat would be the most likely because he'll probably be the biggest favorite to win his title fight out of the three of them.

I regret to say but Hamzat may not even fight for all we know. He is a pull out merchant, and likely can’t fight internationally due to his visa issues. I have low faith in him ever showing up.

I love the guy but hate his weak schedule