UFC 265 will take place on August 7, 2021, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This upcoming UFC event is filled with several intriguing match-ups. So, let's take a look at five fights you do not want to miss at this thrilling event.
Lewis is the no. 1 knockout artist, having tied with Matt Brown for the most T/KO wins in UFC history (12). Meanwhile, Gane is undefeated (9-0) and one of the best elite stand-up fighters. Moreover, the winner will be crowned as the new UFC interim heavyweight champion.
Aldo is a former UFC featherweight champion, having the most successful title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7). Meanwhile, Munhoz is a great finisher having over 68% of his victories coming in this manner (13 finishes out of 19)
Chiesa has elite submission grappling skills having over 61% of his victories coming in this manner (11 Submissions out of 18). Meanwhile, Luque is 9-1 in his last ten fights and is also one of the best finishers having 90% of his victories coming in this manner (18 finishes out of 20).
Torres has one of the best conditioning in the UFC women's strawweight division having over 88% of her fights going to the distance (15 out of 17). Meanwhile, Hill will aim to avenge her loss against Torres by using her experience as she holds the record for most fights in UFC women's strawweight division (17).
Yadong is an elite finisher having over 56% of his victories coming in this manner (9 finishes out 16). Meanwhile, Kenney is a fighter who will be ready to go to the distance if needed, as he has over 56% of his victories coming in this manner (9 decisions out of 16).