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These Two Up-and-Coming UFC Prospects Deserve Ranked Fights In 2025

At UFC on ESPN 63, two preliminary fighters shone brightly under the lights in what was the promotion’s final event of 2024. Logging one phenomenal first-round knockout each, Sean Woodson and Joel Alvarez made light work of their respective opponents, making solid cases for themselves to share the cage with a ranked combatant in their first UFC bouts next year.

Making A Case for Sean Woodson to Get Ranked Opposition in UFC Next Year

With a towering 6 ‘2 frame, along with a holding a 78 inch reach, Woodson (13-1-1 MMA, 7-1-1 UFC) stands as easily the most physically imposing threat in the featherweight division.