Nassourdine Imavov (Middleweight) defeated Jared Cannonier
- Next Opponent: Sean Strickland
- Reason: Imavov’s victory over Cannonier has propelled him to the fourth spot in the middleweight rankings. A rematch against Sean Strickland, who previously defeated Imavov at light heavyweight in a short-notice bout, makes sense as a number one contender fight. This bout would provide clarity on the middleweight title picture.
Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight) defeated Dustin Jacoby
- Next Opponent: Bogdan Guskov
- Reason: Reyes ended his four-fight losing streak with a KO victory over Jacoby, rising to 13th in the rankings. A fight against Bogdan Guskov, who recently defeated Ryan Spann, offers Reyes a chance to continue his climb back into title contention.
Raul Rosas Jr. (Bantamweight) defeated Ricky Turcios
- Next Opponent: Alateng Heili
- Reason: Rosas Jr. has secured two consecutive wins, rebounding well after his second UFC fight loss. A matchup against Alateng Heili, who defeated Kleydson Rodrigues, would be a suitable step up in competition for the young prospect.
Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight) defeated Dustin Stoltzfus
- Next Opponent: Sharaputdin Magomedov
- Reason: Ferreira’s second first-round finish after his loss to Nursulton Ruziboev demonstrates his potential. A fight against Sharaputdin Magomedov, provided the Russian wins at UFC Riyadh, would be a compelling contest. Ferreira has already called out Magomedov, adding a narrative to the bout.
Zachary Reese (Middleweight) defeated Julian Marquez
- Next Opponent: Eryk Anders
- Reason: Reese bounced back from a knockout loss with a dominant victory over Marquez. A matchup with Eryk Anders, who recently defeated Jamie Pickett, would be a logical step for Reese to continue building momentum in the middleweight division.
Punahele Soriano (Welterweight) defeated Miguel Baeza
- Next Opponent: Randy Brown
- Reason: Soriano’s successful welterweight debut showcased his strength and potential in the division. A fight against Randy Brown, an established competitor in the welterweight division, would be an exciting matchup to test Soriano’s abilities further.
