MMA rank 1-50: Pereira? Aspinall? Topuria? Which fighter will have the best year?

In 2024, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira had a standout year with three successful title defenses, positioning himself as one of the most influential fighters in the sport. As 2025 unfolds, UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is projected to dominate with a potential matchup against Jon Jones, while fighters like Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, and Islam Makhachev are primed for strong performances and title defenses in the coming year. The spotlight will also be on Zhang Weili, the UFC strawweight champion, as she looks to make her mark with notable fights ahead.

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