Summary
Diego lopes Makes weight and confirms fight in UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/diegolopesmma
2025 has come to an end and it was a remarkable year. Throughout the year, many fighters gave their all in epic battles and provided top-notch entertainment for MMA fans. Because the number of fights was high, the team at... SUPER FIGHTS He listed the five best fights of the season. Interestingly, there was a tie to determine first place.
The voting process was as follows: each team member created an individual top 5, knowing that first place would be worth 5 points, second place 4 points, and so on. With all votes tallied, the points were added up to determine the final top 5. SUPER FIGHTS. Let's get to the list!
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Before we move on to the Top 5, it's important to highlight other matches that were insane and thrilled fans, but didn't receive enough votes to make the final list of the greatest fights of 2025. These matches were: Max Holloway x Dustin poirier 3 ee Usman Nurmagomedov x Paul Hughes 1.
Holloway defeated Poirier by unanimous decision, for the first time in his career, and defended the 'BMF' (Baddest Motherfucker in the UFC) title. Cousin of Khabib NurmagomedovUsman struggled, but overcame the Irish prospect in the PFL via majority decision, remaining undefeated in MMA.
5) Nazim Sadykhov x Nikolas Motta (9 points)
Sadykhov defeats Nikolas in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Held in June, the fight between Nazim Sadykhov x Nikolas MottaThe fight, valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), was impressive. Aggressive, the athletes went all out on the attack. In the first round, the Brazilian cornered his opponent against the cage and almost knocked him out, but tired. After the scare, 'Black Wolf' gained momentum and landed a good sequence, followed by an elbow strike, and also came close to knocking out his opponent.
In the second round, the intensity remained the same. After landing another elbow strike, Sadykhov opened a cut on Nikolas' forehead, but Nikolas didn't back down. From then on, the confident athlete built a lead on points and intensified his pursuit of the knockout, which happened when he landed a powerful punch to the Brazilian's face. The blow was so impactful that it caused Nikolas to fall awkwardly in the octagon.
4) Joshua Van x Brandon Royval (16 points)
Van defeats Royval in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Also in June, Joshua Van e Brandon royval They shone. In the flyweight division (up to 57 kg), the athletes exceeded expectations and delivered an intense fight, with a frenetic pace and a high volume of strikes. Interestingly, the Burmese fighter replaced... Manel kape With little time left before the fight, he ignored the disadvantage and the full training camp done by the American.
Aggressive and technically skilled in striking, Van attacked from start to finish. It's true that Royval, with his brawling style, also had his good moments in the fight. After 15 minutes of war, Van, having landed more strikes and also delivered the most impactful ones, prevailed by unanimous decision, in what was one of the best fights not only of 2025, but also in the history of the flyweight division.
3) Jiri Prochazka x Khalil Rountree (17 points)
Prochazka defeats Rountree at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In October, Jiri Prochazka He proved, once again, why he is considered one of the most violent warriors in MMA. In the fight against Khalil rountreeThe former UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) was clearly at a disadvantage in the striking exchanges and was even shaken. However, the Czech fighter resisted and, in the third round, managed an epic comeback.
Aware of his disadvantage in the fight, the athlete relentlessly pursued the American and took advantage of his fatigue. In the third round, Prochazka was dominant and, realizing that Rountree was bleeding and unable to stand, he struck until he achieved a shocking knockout. The final sequence delivered by 'Denisa' was so powerful that the former title challenger fell unconscious.
2) Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva (28 points)
Diego defeats Jean in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The battle between the rivals Diego lopes e Jean SilvaThe fight, held in September and of extreme importance for the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), as could not be otherwise, made its mark on the select list and was almost chosen as the best fight of 2025 by the team of SUPER FIGHTSHowever, only two journalists chose her as the number one player of the season, while four other team members preferred her competitor.
In any case, Brazilians can be proud. After much provocation from Jean, Diego, who listened to such attacks in silence, showed no sign of being shaken and delivered a severe punishment to him in the octagon. 'Franja' took down 'Lord' and, on the ground, unleashed a brutal ground and pound. With punches and elbows, the athlete gave his rival no chance, made him bleed, and almost achieved a knockout.
In the second round, Jean managed to recover and came back stronger. After the punishment, the 'bad boy' showed himself to be better in the striking exchanges, landing good kicks and powerful punches on Diego. Upon receiving Silva's blitz, Lopes was shaken. Perceiving his rival at a disadvantage, Jean became even more aggressive in search of a knockout. However, he became careless.
Even on the defensive, Diego took advantage of an opening and caught his opponent off guard with a spinning elbow strike. The blow was so spectacular and surprising that it made Jean fall instantly. From then on, Lopes only stopped striking when the referee stopped the fight, declaring his victory by technical knockout.
HAHAHAHA I TOLD YALL, IT'S LEVELS DIEGO LOPES KOS JEAN SILVA IN THE FINAL SECONDS OF RD2!😂😮💨 pic.twitter.com/Td4HHe8Ryv
— The MMA Archives (@Themmaarchives) September 14, 2025
1) Iwo Baraniewski x Ibo Aslan (28 points)
Baraniewski defeats Aslan in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The surprising clash between Iwo Baraniewski and İbo Aslan, in the UFC light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), needed little more than a minute to become a classic. The Pole and the Turk behaved like true gladiators in the octagon and, deservedly, can proudly say that they delivered the best fight of 2025.
Interestingly, the fight marked Baraniewski's UFC debut, which was his 'baptism of fire'. The Pole landed a good blow on Aslan, who responded with a blitz. Aggressive, the Turk even managed to rock Baraniewski. The intensity of the fight was such that every blow thrown represented danger and could end it at any moment.
Attacking without defending, the pair landed a mutual blow, sending fans into a frenzy with what was happening in the octagon. Then, at 1 minute and 29 seconds, Baraniewski landed the decisive punch, sending Aslan to the canvas. Thus ended the incredible duel, with the Pole defending his undefeated record in MMA, making a strong entrance into the UFC and entering the radar and hearts of fans, along with the Turk.
Amidst a weekend filled with terrific finishes and brilliant fights, this one may have slipped under your radar.
Iwo Baraniewski vs Ibo Aslan, from the early prelims in Las Vegas, it was 89 seconds of complete madness. Terrific.#UFC323 #Prelims #mma— Nick Peet (@Peety_Editor) December 8, 2025
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