The MMA community is highly interested in the question: "Who will be the best fighter of 2025?" Famous sports analyst, 48-year-old MMA master Chael Sonnen shared his opinions about the main contenders for this award, reports mmajunkie.com.
According to Sonnen, it will not be easy to select the winner this year, as there have been equally intense and fierce fights in the octagon. "Merab Dvalishvili has demonstrated many strong fights and impressive performances for fans since the beginning of 2025. Alongside this, Ilia Topuria has also created a big resonance and become the focus of public attention. Of course, Khamzat Chimaev is also actively participating in this race," says Sonnen.
According to the expert, an important aspect that could make the situation even more interesting is Alex Pereira's victory in a rematch over Magomed Ankalaev. If this happens, the intrigue will persist until the end of the year, and debates about the winner will only intensify.
Let us remind you, earlier Merab Dvalishvili surpassed Islam Makhachev and won the "ESPY 2025" award. This result created a great resonance in the sports world and further strengthened Dvalishvili's position in the rankings.
The fights and performances of top fighters in the coming months will bring clarity to who will be named fighter of the year. The final word belongs to the fans and experts. Who will become the new champion — it will be known soon.
The public continues to follow every move and result of their favorite fighters with great interest. The main intrigue of the MMA world — is still ahead!
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