We get these amazing fights within an 11-week time period

[fries in the bag]

- DDP vs Khamzat (the two best 185 in the world ---> 185 true king)
- Ankalaev vs Pereira II (the two best 205 in the world ---> 205 true king)
- Jiri vs Rountree (pure violence ---> JUST BLEED GODS)
- Tom vs Gane (we get to see Gane knocked out in under 1 minute ---> bye bye french FIFA player)
- Jailton vs Volkov (we get to see who Tom defends against in 2026 ---> true #1 heavyweight contender)

now we wait for:
- JDM vs Islam in November (MSG)
- Shavkat fight either Belal/Usman/Brady for true #1 contender (potential ISLAM VS SHAVKAT superfight 2026)
- Ilia vs Islam Superfight in 2026
- Tom vs Jones White House - July 4, 2026

then MMA becomes completed in 2026

 

[Poirierfan]

All we're missing is Izzy and his dance team.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

There is definitely fights I'm looking forward to. Chimaev/Dricus is a must see, can't wait.

 

[Tweak896]

Took UFC long enough to get the ball rolling, 2025 has been pretty slow so far. Jean Silva vs Lopes is going to be a great fight too.

 

[Slapjit]

Hopefully very strong to end of the year for UFC ji
October paper-view supported by #PowerSlap15 and #PowerSlap16 also

Great chappal energy all around hopefully no injury-shinjury and Waheguru bless us into next year with 2026 super fights

 

[Judge_Falcone]

- DDP vs Khamzat (the two best 185 in the world ---> 185 true king)
- Ankalaev vs Pereira II (the two best 205 in the world ---> 205 true king)
- Jiri vs Rountree (pure violence ---> JUST BLEED GODS)
- Tom vs Gane (we get to see Gane knocked out in under 1 minute ---> bye bye french FIFA player)
- Jailton vs Volkov (we get to see who Tom defends against in 2026 ---> true #1 heavyweight contender)

now we wait for:
- JDM vs Islam in November (MSG)
- Shavkat fight either Belal/Usman/Brady for true #1 contender (potential ISLAM VS SHAVKAT superfight 2026)
- Ilia vs Islam Superfight in 2026
- Tom vs Jones White House - July 4, 2026

then MMA becomes completed in 2026

It would be great if both Islam and Ilia get to defend title once before they meet.
Islam vs Shavkat
Topuria vs Arman/Justin

 

[Ramon Antonio]

If only they just made it 2 good cards instead of 10 mediocre ones over the span of 11 weeks.

 

[drphil]

- Tom vs Jones White House - July 4, 2026
Hopefully we get some great fights to go along with this musical guest!

 

[Pequeño Corey]

I wouldn't call Ank vs. Poatan II "amazing", but agree otherwise, for the most part, tbf, imho.

 

[Typrune Goatley]

I wouldn't call Ank vs. Poatan II "amazing", but agree otherwise, for the most part, tbf, imho.

I agree that the first fight was lackluster but I have faith the rematch will at least be a little better. Alex knows he has to be more aggressive this time. Everyone knows he didn't do enough last time. I don't expect him to come out like Wanderlei but hopefully he presses a bit more. I would like to see more jabs to set up his left hook. I believe he can beat Big Ank. I think he was just too worried about the takedown last time so he couldn't really let go of his strikes. His takedown defense held up really well last time. He just needs to throw more punches now.