As the year winds down, Aaron Bronsteter takes a look at which current UFC champions will be the most difficult to dethrone in 2026.

The Association of Boxing Commissions is expected to vote on changes to the scoring criteria for the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts at its annual conference this summer.

Merab Dvalishvili became UFC bantamweight champion when he won a unanimous decision over Sean O'Malley, but the fight was extremely competitive. They are set for a rematch in the UFC 316 main event.

Aaron Pico is looking to shake up the UFC's featherweight division after signing with the organization after seven years fighting in Bellator MMA.

There has been an undeniable gap in MMA between those who regulate and officiate the sport and those who consume and participate in it. More transparency from athletic commissions in the future could change that dynamic.

With the final two cards of 2024 on the horizon, an eventful year for the UFC is winding down and it allows us to look to what lies ahead and speculate about fun matchups to begin getting amped up for 2025.