This year, the UFC packed a punch with jaw-dropping moments that lived up to Dana White’s promise of delivering unforgettable action. From the January 13 event to UFC Tampa, the promotion brought one incredible spectacle after another. Highlights included the historic UFC 300 and the visually stunning UFC Noche at the Sphere. Now, as the year wraps up and the UFC takes a holiday break, fans are already buzzing about what’s coming next.
Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley closed out UFC’s wild 2024 in style, giving fans one last thrill before the holiday break. While the pause isn’t sitting well with everyone, the wait for 2025’s first event isn’t too far off.
The UFC kicks off its 2025 calendar on January 12 with a Fight Night card featuring a Brazilian showdown between Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern at the UFC Apex in Vegas. The lineup also brings some heat with matchups like Cesar Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan and Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris. It’s the perfect way to start the new season.
While talking about PPV, UFC 311 kicks off 2025 with a bang as Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan in a high-stakes rematch. Makhachev aims for a 4th title defense, while Tsarukyan chases UFC gold. In the co-main, Umar Nurmagomedov fights Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight belt after earning his shot in August.
And let’s not forget that Dana White promised to deliver unexpected events to UFC fans in 2025, keeping the excitement at an all-time high and making sure the new year is full of surprises.
Tom Aspinall Foresees Ilia Topuria Achieving More Success In UFC 2025 Than This Year
Recently, Aspinall praised Topuria for his incredible year, noting his impressive wins. He highlighted Topuria’s victory over Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski, calling him a personal favorite and someone he admires. Aspinall pointed out how Topuria not only took the belt from Volkanovski in February but also knocked out Max Holloway, a fighter who had never been dropped in the UFC. He believes Topuria’s achievements in 2025 could even surpass his 2024 success.
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In his words, “So that’s two legends he’s beaten in a year. What this guy is going to do in 2025 is likely even going to be even bigger than what he did in 2024.”
It’ll definitely be interesting to see if Aspinall’s prediction about Topuria’s rise holds true or if the fighter faces a tough stretch. Indeed, 2025 is shaping up to be a crucial year for him, and fans will be watching closely to see how he adapts.
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