MMA Guide: 13 future UFC champions

Future UFC champions. Photo: Stefan Romare and via Instagram

Which of today’s prospects will be tomorrow’s champs?

Check out Frontkick’s guide to 15 future UFC champions!

Muhammad Mokaev

Muhammad Mokaev. Photo via Instagram: (@mokaev_muhammad)

UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev is not only undefeated as a professional MMA fighter, he has never lost as an amateur either.

The 23-year-old has four wins in the UFC, three by stoppage, and hopes to break into the top 10 as he faces Tim Elliott at UFC 294 in October.

Shavkat Rakhmonov

Shavkat Rakhmonov. Photo via Instagram (@shavkatrakhmonov94)

Undefeated welterweight phenomenon Shavkat Rakhmonov is ranked No. 6 in the stacked division and steamrolled every opponent he ever faced.

17 stoppage wins in 17 fights says it all.

Manon Fiorot

Manon Fiorot. Photo via Instagram (@manonfiorot_mma)

French flyweight striker Manon Fiorot defeated Rose Namajunas on her home turf to cement her place in the absolute top of the division and could very well be fighting for the title next.

Her physical strength and intelligent striking makes Fiorot a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division.

Jailton Almeida

Jailton Almeida. Photo via Instagram (@malhadinho_ufc)

Light heavyweight and heavyweight prospect Jailton Almeida has everything it takes to be a future UFC champion.

Undefeated in the promotion with four straight stoppage wins, Almeida is up for his toughest test to date as he will take on veteran Curtis Blaydes in November.

Ian Machado Garry

Photo via Instagram (@iangarry)

Undefeated Irish welterweight prospect Ian Machado Garry is climbing the rankings and has been labeled the ”New Conor McGregor”.

With his long reach, impressive physique and great striking, the 25-year-old could have what it takes to become a two-division champion.

Tatiana Suarez

Tatiana Suarez. Photo via Instagram: (@tatianasuarezufc)

After a four-year hiatus, undefeated Tatiana Suarez is back to claim the strawweight title.

With seven wins in the promotion, including wins against former strawweight champion Carla Esparza and current flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, the No. 4 ranked submission specialist could be just one win away from a title bout.

Erin Blanchfield

Erin Blanchfield. Foto via Instagram: (@blanchfield_mma)

Top ranked flyweight prospect Erin Blanchfield is just 24 years old but could definitely be the division’s champion in the foreseeable future.

Undefeated in the UFC, with slick submissions and the heart of a champ, Blanchfield is a tough opponent for anyone in the weight class.

Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria. Photo via Instagram (@iliatopuria)

Undefeated rising featherweight star Ilia Topuria has 14 wins, with 12 coming by stoppage.

Winning two straight high profile bouts, against Bryce Mitchell and Josh Emmett, the No. 5 ranked fighter is likely to fight for the title in the near future.

Ciryl Gane

Ciryl Gane. Photo: Troy Taormina – USA TODAY Sports

Even though Ciryl Gane has fought twice for the UFC heavyweight already, the French 33-year-old is right up there for another title fight in the near future. Especially since the old guard in Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic probably will retire soon.

Sergei Pavlovich

Sergei Pavlovich. Photo: UFC

With his impressive 18-1 record, KO artist Sergei Pavlovich is one of the most feared fighters in the heavyweight division.

Six straight first-round KO’s against top opponents talks for itself – Pavlovich might very well be the next big thing in heavyweight.

Amir Albazi

Amir Albazi. Photo via Instagram (@ufc)

Swedish-Iraqi flyweight Amir Albazi is undefeated in the UFC after five fights and holds a 17-1 pro record.

Currently ranked at No. 3 in the interesting division, the well-rounded Albazi could very well be fighting for the strap in 2024.

Tom Aspinall

Tom Aspinall. Photo: USA TODAY Sports

Heavyweight Tom Aspinall is widely considered to be the best heavyweight around at the moment.

After a year-long hiatus due to a nasty leg injury, the Englishman returned to action in July with an impressive first-round TKO against Marcin Tybura.

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat ”Borz” Chimaev. Photo: USA Today Sports

Top ranked welterweight Khamzat Chimaev has the chance to become champion in two different weight classes in the foreseeable future. Some even think he can be the first UFC three-division champion ever.

If he defeats Paulo Costa at UFC 294 in October, the door to a middleweight title shot is wide open..

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