Khamzat Chimaev Favored for Middleweight Title

The UFC is experiencing significant developments in its title scenes across multiple divisions. Alexandre Pantoja is expected to maintain his flyweight title through 2025, while a potential matchup with Deiveson Figueiredo could arise if contenders remain scarce. At middleweight, Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312, although Khamzat Chimaev is heavily favored to be the champion by the end of 2025 according to betting odds, with fans and pundits anticipating a future clash between Chimaev and Du Plessis. In the welterweight division, Shavkat Rakhmonov, who recently defeated Ian Machado Garry, is positioned as the favorite to end 2025 as champion, with a title fight against Belal Muhammad on the horizon. These potential matchups and emerging stars highlight the unpredictable and dynamic nature of the UFC landscape.