2025 MMA predictions: Will Conor McGregor fight again? Fights we must see? Way-too-early awards | The Ariel Helwani Show

Ariel Helwani is joined by The Boys in the Back — NewYorkRic and GC — and Petesy Carroll to look ahead to 2025.

They list fights they need to see and discuss what will be the biggest stories of next year.

Then, they forecast 2025's Breakout Fighter of the Year, Female Fighter of the Year, Male Fighter of the Year, and how many new UFC champions will be crowned in the new year.

Finally, they each make one bold prediction for the year.

Watch Monday's 2025 predictions edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show" below.

"The Ariel Helwani Show" returns live every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Uncrowned and The Ariel Helwani Show's YouTube page starting Jan. 6, 2025.

Catch "The Craic" on Friday for a 2025 European MMA preview and "The Ariel Helwani Show" on Monday, Dec. 30, for a special fireside chat.

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