How many of these 3 fights in 2025 actually happen?

[Tweak896]

I feel like everyone wants to see Jones/Aspinall, Khamzat/DDP, and Topuria/Islam. Yet almost no movement on any of them. How many do you think actually get put together this year?


UFC can put together every other fight under the sun except what fans really want. I think that the sport is turning into boxing, where we get all the matches except the main ones at the top everyone would've probably voted are the top fights they wanted to see this year. I really hope this doesn't continue to be a pattern for the future.

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

I think Islam-Ilia is very likely to happen in 8 weeks as the UFC 317 main event, Khamzat DDP will happen in 2026 if ddp injury is as severe as it is rumoured to be. Jones-Aspinall will never happen

 

[AmonTobin]

Topuria-Makhachev seems the most likely of the three to me. Jones is never fighting Aspinall. And it sounds like Du Plessis will be out for quite a while with an injury.

 

[Meathead Jock]

40% chance Islam vs Ilia happens in June. 60% chance Islam moves up a weight class. The problem is if Islam waits until mid May to decide no one has a lot of advanced notice for the Main Event.

DDP/Khamzat would happen if not for injury. Will still happen if Khamzat avoids a loss in the next year.

Tom vs Jon - never going to happen. Even if it gets announced by some chance I won't get excited until the day of the event because it still won't happen.

 

[Skarsgard]

Don't think any of them are happening. Ilia is going to stamp his feet too much and the UFC will get bitter. DDP is injured and Jones will never fight anyone that's not a gimme again.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Probably none.

 

[Daniel Henry]

I have a theory that UFC alrdy has the Jon fight finalized they are just keeping it under top secret to build anticipation

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

I have a theory that UFC alrdy has the Jon fight finalized they are just keeping it under top secret to build anticipation

Based on what?

 

[tritestill]

DDP may be out for a while. Depends if Belal wins. Jon should be stripped.

 

[shunyata]

40% chance Islam vs Ilia happens in June. 60% chance Islam moves up a weight class. The problem is if Islam waits until mid May to decide no one has a lot of advanced notice for the Main Event.

DDP/Khamzat would happen if not for injury. Will still happen if Khamzat avoids a loss in the next year.

Tom vs Jon - never going to happen. Even if it gets announced by some chance I won't get excited until the day of the event because it still won't happen.

At this point I think Ilia vs Khamzat for the interim mw belt is more likely than Jones vs Tom.

But watch how quick Jones will be to rematch Cyril if Gane beats Tom.

 

[Russie]

I think we get Jones/Aspinall after the fall. UFC will give Jones his long training camp close to some F-U money.

No to Khamzat/DDP and Topuria/Islam. I expect Islam moves up and we get Topuria/Oliveira for the vacated belt.

 

[IndyCovaHart]

I think GSP might actually be ready for Anderson now.

 

[STAY GOLD]

I think GSP might actually be ready for Anderson now.

Gotta strike when the iron is hot boxing! Lost manny/Floyd 4 ever. #gspvssilva #silvavsbones #superfights!

Let's see who remembers that gem.

 

[Meathead Jock]

At this point I think Ilia vs Khamzat for the interim mw belt is more likely than Jones vs Tom.

But watch how quick Jones will be to rematch Cyril if Gane beats Tom.

I would hope the UFC tells him "thanks but no thanks" before giving him that Gane title fight.

 

[Meathead Jock]

I think we get Jones/Aspinall after the fall. UFC will give Jones his long training camp close to some F-U money.

Nah. If they were going to do it, might as well do it for June. Jones just wants the long training camp so he can hold the belt for longer before pulling out to shamelessly beef up his time holding a belt for the record books.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

I would have said the DDP vs Khamzat fight is very likely to happen, but it depends on the injury and how long he will be on the shelf for.

 

[188912345]

Don't think any of them are happening. Ilia is going to stamp his feet too much and the UFC will get bitter. DDP is injured and Jones will never fight anyone that's not a gimme again.

Islam is clearly the one stomping his feet.
Ilia and UFC want the fight.

 

[WhiteMousse]

Jones will never fight Aspinall

 

[Necrocrawler]

Islam Topuria will happen
Khamzat DDP will probably happen also
Jones/Aspinall is a big what if.

 

[Skarsgard]

Islam is clearly the one stomping his feet.
Ilia and UFC want the fight.

Ilia does. Has the UFC suggested they're begging for it?