UFC Fantasy Draft, Season 5: Which 72 UFC fighters Will Close Out 2026 In Style?

The MMA Fighting team is back with Season 5 of its fantasy league!

Who is set to star inside the octagon over the next six months? Will Conor McGregor return to the octagon with authority, or will Max Holloway get his revenge? Can Islam Makhachev retain his welterweight title, or is the other Irish MMA star set to break through?

Plus, which under-the-radar standouts could fight more than once and produce the kinds of finishes that make the difference between winning and losing the league? Join the MMA Fighting staff as they select the 72 fighters they think are best poised to end 2026 with a bang.

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