A number of UFC fighters produced impressive 2022 campaigns to elevate themselves to contender status. From heavyweights Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik to middleweights Roman Dolidze and Jared Cannonier , there has been a solid mix of new fighters making rapid ascents up the ladder as well as contenders who have been around to fight the best holding onto their position. In 2023, will we see one of these fighters break through to earn a shot at the title? What are the chances that someone like lightweight Arman Tsarukyan will get another crack at current champ Islam Makhachev ? Can Ilia Topuria keep the momentum of his impressive stoppage of Bryce Mitchell going to fight for the title? Related Ilia Topuria says Paddy Pimblett received a 'Christmas gift' from judges at UFC 282 Roman Dolidze explains why he should be Khamzat Chimaev's return fight to middleweight UFC on ESPN 42 results: Sergei Pavlovich blitzes through Tai Tuivasa in under a minute Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel of Farah Hannoun, Nolan King and Brian “Goze” Garcia take a look at the names who are making waves with host “Gorgeous” George Garcia
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