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Brett Ocomoto
After that he knocked Magomed Anklev To get Light Heavyweight Championship in UFC 320 on Saturday, Alex Perera What he wanted from his next step, and his answer was constantly: “I want a fight in the heavyweight,” he said through his interpreter.
The UFC CEO Dana White was not sure, telling reporters at the UFC 320 press conference that he was a fighter who started his UFC career as a middleweight, which could jump into the heavyweight. But Perera seems to be a brain, so allow us to detect options for him in heavyweight, as well as next challenges for UFC 320 stars, such as men’s graded champion Merb bicoly, Corey Sandhagen And breakout artist Youssef zalal,
Alex Perera, Light Heavyweight
Who should be next: Winner of Tom aspinol Vs. Cyril Gain
I just see no reason for being cute here. Carlos Ulbarag A title in Light Heavyweight is worthy of fighting. I would love to see Jiri Pracheza Fight for a title again, especially considering unique conditions around both her disadvantages for Alex Perera (2023 and 2024). But Perera is currently a special case. He is certainly the biggest star on the UFC roster, and the heavyweight has megafights for him – that is, a possible matchup against England’s champion Espinol. If the aspinol defeats the gains in the UFC 321 in Dubai later this month, the table is set for a blockbuster champion vs. champion matchup, and I do not believe that light heavyweight title defense against Ulbarg or Prochaka believes that it is worth it. Perera is 38 years old. The clock is standing for him at this point. The UFC should maximize the time left by him, take it to the heavyweight and try to become the first three-world champion. He can always return to Light Heavyweight later.
Wild Card: John jones
First, John’s elder brother, Arthur’s condolences to the Jones family for the tragic loss. Family and health are far more important than any MMA fighting, but if Jones want to fight again, as they have said, a matchup against Perera is one of the most likely scenarios. I have said, and will continue to say, I think UFC should book for Jones, it is just a fight, because it is a fight that he outstands sports, fans, UFCs and Aspinol. On the one hand, Jones have every right in the world to retire – but if it comes out of retirement, this is the fight that should be. The UFC has also been very rigid on the Jones fighting aspinol only. But things change, and Jones-parrara is also a megafight. It would be very silly to suggest that this cannot happen.
Merb dvalishvili, men’s graded man
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Merb Dvalishvili defeated Cory Sandhagen to maintain the title Bantamweight
Merb Dvalishvili unanimously decided on Cory Sandhagen to maintain her UFC Banditoweight Championship.
Who should be next: Petra vehicle
It matters, but it does not matter. Dvalishvili is so ridiculous that every contenders are going to take their shot. We do not have to worry about leaving anyone. Dvalishvili wants to fight all of them – apparently with only a few months in the middle. He has already defeated the vehicle once in 2023, and it was a shock. If we are becoming honest, it is not a ton to believe that rematch will be different. This is nothing against the vehicle, it is just a acceptance of how the special dvalishvili is right now. But as Dvalishvili said after his victory on Saturday, it is MMA, always has a chance to be disturbed, and the vehicle is undeniably world class. Dvalishvili wants to fight again in December, so I hope that UFC gives him a chance to become the first champion to win four titles in the calendar year.
Wild Card: Geet Yadong
Yadong will probably be the first fighter to call UFC if the vehicle was not available, but there is no reason to think that it will not happen. This will be the vehicle, especially if it happens this year.
Cory Sandhagen, Men’s Bantamweight
Who should be next: Sean o’Mali
Sandhagen will need some time after this five-round battle, and will need to remove the disappointment that comes with fighting-and necklace-dvalishvili. He performed well on Saturday, and the fight ended with him moving forward, waving for Dvalishvili to return for him. I believe that he will be properly organized again, and when he does, this O’Mali must be waiting for him. O’Mali can fight in the meantime, as it is already referring to the possibility of a fight in early 2026. Whatever happens, if O’Mali fights and wins the next one or he loses or he fights or he does not fight, then this matchup needs to be between Sandhagan and O’Mali. it’s been a long time coming.
Wild Card: Geet Yadong
It is possible that O’Mali and Yadong are found in early 2026. Depending on what happens and what the result is, Yadong may understand more for the next Sandhagen. But I doubt this. It is really very wild that O’Malley and Sandhagen have not fought yet. Stylistic, it has a beautiful fighting ability, with a multi-lady rivalry capacity. Yadong and Sandhagan have already fought, and Sandhagen stopped him in 2022 via TKO. I believe that Yadong will get a chance to avenge that loss, and this is something I want to see, but very soon it will start feeling absolutely foolish to keep the O’L.
Youssef zalal, wings
Who should be next: Arnold Alan
Zalal was prime for the top -10 breakout in his last battle -but even though he defeated Calvin hardcore In the co-intended program of UFC Fight Knight in February, it was not the most exciting performance. They made against it Josh Emerat In UFC 320. This was a breakout, the major performance was looking for Zalal. The 29 -year -old has all the ability in the world, and Alan will have a very fun, very relevant matchup for him. Alan faced a doubles failures against the best of the division Max Holowe And Mavsar Evelov In 2023 and 2024 respectively, but they won Giga chikdz last July. This fight can be fireworks, if it was to stand, but wherever it was to go, it would be world class.
Wild Card: Diego Lopes
I do not hate the callout – of course. UFC Matchmaking likes to strike during iron warming, and Lopes is coming from a sensational knockout Gene silva Last month. Zalal won his eighth battle in style. If the UFC announces a five-round, fight the main event of the night between these two, it will be well received. I still like Lopes vs. Yire rhodriguez Next, but this is the only reason that I cannot book this matchup between Lopes and Zalal.
Joe PieferMiddleweight
Who should be next: Michael “Venom” page It is like a wild to me, because the page is not a middleweight. He is a welterweight. But right now, he is a middleweight. Understood? Of course this is not, but it is where we are now with the page. He is the most relevant in 170 pounds, but he has made some big quarrels in 185 and he has done so well, he is actually at number 10 in the division. I still do not see her as a “title contender” in the middleweight; He is more of a name to use in large quarrels, and a fight against the pier will be very large. The pile has some publicity and is growing in ranks. If the page is not longer for the middleweight ranking anyway, why not put your number on the line against the freshly encountered pier. By the way, I really wanted to see the page fight Carlos Prets In Brazil, but PRates finished the drawing Leon edwards Instead, it is a good option. Wild Card: Kevin Holland I have just said everything about the page, apply it here. Holland Welterweight is far more relevant, but is ready to fight in both weight classes. He will be a big name to make pairing with the puffer. Holland Middleweight does not have rank, but that’s fine. The fight would offer some clots to the puffer and – if he was to win – installed him with the next one opponent.
