Episode 203-UFC 2025 Mid-Year Breakdown: Rankings, Fights & Awards

In this episode, we break down all the latest UFC fight announcements and discuss the newly updated UFC rankings as of July 1, 2025. We take a deep dive into the current state of every weight class, analyzing the top contenders, rising stars, and divisions in flux. Then, we check in on our bold 2025 UFC predictions to see what’s holding strong—and what’s already way off. Finally, we hand out our halfway-through-the-year UFC Awards, spotlighting the best fights, fighters, and moments of 2025 so far.(00:00:00)Introduction(00:01:30)New UFC Fights Announced(00:09:00)Updated UFC Rankings 7/1/25(00:16:00)Current State of Every UFC Weight Class(00:46:00)Checking on 2025 UFC Predictions(00:59:00)Halfway Through Year UFC Awards Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media:Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachrugerTiktok: @thezachrugerX: @ZachRugerVerdict: @officialzachruger