Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez was shocked by the nature of Ilia Topuria's knockout win over Charles Oliveira.

Max Holloway has a long resume filled with UFC Hall of Fame-worthy accolades. The former featherweight champion has records at 145 pounds, naturally, as well as overall marks in the promotion. He's also got a baker's dozen of finishes, including 11 of them at featherweight – a UFC record.

Ilia Topuria was already soaring in popularity and becoming one of the best fighters in the world -- and that was solidified after UFC 317, if it wasn't

Derrick Lewis recently expressed interest in one more attempt at the UFC heavyweight championship after his latest victory at UFC Nashville.

Just past the halfway point of the calendar year, the UFC has named its best knockouts of 2025 so far. Without question, there are some that will be in the conversation for Knockout of the Year when we hit late December.

Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 is a tough act to live up to. Two of UFC's most endearing and enduring stars will collide, after which Poirier will retire in his home state of Louisiana at UFC 318.