The UFC Years in Review for 2023 and 2024 and predicictions

Join us for a stacked look at two huge segments of UFC talk! First, we recap 2023 and look ahead with our predictions for 2024.

Then, we shift gears to revisit everything that went down in 2024 and share new forecasts for 2025. Hear from Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D’Alesio as they chat about emerging stars, unforgettable knockouts, and which champions are set to dominate next.

Segment 1 (2023 Year in Review + 2024 Predictions):

What went right (and hilariously wrong) with our 2023 champion picks
Surprising twists in divisions like Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Welterweight, and more
Our top Fight of the Year, best KOs, best submissions, and the pay-per-views that stood out
Who carried 2023 as Fighter of the Year?

Segment 2 (2024 Year in Review + 2025 Predictions):

Fresh winners, title changes, and the biggest stories from 2024
New faces that shook up the rankings
Best fights, highlight-reel moments, and the return of old favorites
Our bold calls on who’ll wear UFC gold by the end of 2025

Check the timestamps to jump between topics. Drop a comment below with your own predictions and must-see matchups.

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Dave, Fred, and AJ will return live on January 9, 2025.

Timestamps
0:00:00 – Intro to the 2023 Year in Review and What’s on Tap
0:01:00 – Belal Muhammad’s Title-Shot Chances
0:03:30 – Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Rise in Welterweight
0:06:10 – Khabib Comparisons & Waiting on Prospects
0:10:00 – 2023 Champions We Nailed (and Missed)
0:15:45 – Heavyweight Talk: Jon Jones & Tom Aspinall
0:21:00 – Light Heavyweight Picks for 2023–2024
0:28:00 – Middleweight Shakeup: Adesanya, Strickland, Khamzat
0:35:40 – Welterweight Predictions: Leon, Usman, Shavkat
0:42:10 – Lightweight Dominance: Islam Makhachev
0:47:20 – Featherweights: Volkanovski & Topuria
0:54:00 – Bantamweight Winners & Losers
1:00:00 – Fight of the Year (2023)
1:05:50 – Knockout of the Year (2023)
1:11:30 – Submission of the Year (2023)
1:17:00 – Pay-Per-View of the Year (2023)
1:22:10 – Fighter of the Year (2023)
1:28:00 – Final Recap of 2023
1:35:00 – Closing Thoughts on 2023
1:04:55 – (Segment 1 End)
1:04:56 – Welcome Back / 2024 Recap Begins
1:08:00 – Heavyweight Scene: Jones vs. Aspinall?
1:12:00 – Light Heavyweight & Middleweight Title Updates
1:16:00 – Welterweight Shakeups in 2024
1:18:00 – Featherweight & Bantamweight Surprises
1:20:00 – Fight of the Year (2024) ← Revalidated per your note
1:25:00 – Knockout of the Year (2024)
1:32:00 – Submission of the Year (2024) ← Revalidated per your note
1:38:00 – Fighter of the Year (2024)
1:45:00 – Early 2025 Champion Picks
1:55:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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