The calendar has officially turned to 2026 and that means there’s a whole new year of UFC action to look forward to, and a fresh slate of booked and potential matchups on the horizon.
Some big fights are already on the books for UFC 324 on Jan. 24, UFC 325 on Jan. 31 and UFC 326 on March 7, and the results at those events can help craft two things will look later in the year.
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What already made or hypothetical fights have the stars of the UFC most giddy in 2026? The UFC posted a slideshow on its social media asking that very question to the likes of Islam Makhachev, Paddy Pimblett, Kayla Harrison, Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski, Rose Namajunas and many others.
Check out the replies below (via Instagram):
Although there was a range of answers from the UFC notables, the most popular selections included Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira or Jones vs. Tom Aspinall.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Islam Makhachev, other UFC stars name most anticipated fights of 2026
