Once again, the bell rings, and Topps comes out of its corner swinging with the 2025 edition of its Knockout UFC series. For the second consecutive year, Knockout returns, and it’s squarely aimed at delivering heart-pounding excitement to fans of trading cards and mixed martial arts alike. Scheduled for an explosive release on October 10, 2025, each hobby box offers an enticing mix of thrills and rarities that would make any collector’s knockout punch feel like a featherweight’s tickle.
Step inside the octagon-like excitement of a Hobby Box, where four packs, each with eight tantalizing cards, promise a bounty of either autographs or relics per pack. If you stay for the call of the cards, you’ll witness three autographs and one memorabilia card per box—a rhythm that maintains an adrenaline-fueled pace while keeping collectors and sellers on their toes.
The spectacle unfolds with a hundred fighters slotted in the base set, each card shimmering with a chorus of colors. And what a chromatic symphony it is! The parallels are as colorful as a fighter’s personality, with a dozen hues ranging from the dazzling Black and White to the vibrant Lime Green—newcomers to this magnificent palette. The hierarchy of colors seems like it’s pulled straight from the realm of comic book heroes: Bronze to a pragmatic 199, Gold glistening at 188, Holo Silver sleekly numbered at 125, down to the daring Red at 25, and the enigmatic Black at a mere 10, with the mythical Platinum standing alone as the ultimate one of one trophy piece.
Turning our spotlight to autographs, they are indeed the crown jewels of this product. And why shouldn’t they be? With themes like Knockout Autographs, Fearless Fighter Signature, and Full Contact, these cards are more than collectibles; they’re tributes to the gladiators of the modern age. The parallels step up to amplify the rarity: Blue parallels extend up to 50, with Red fiercely following at 25, and Gold elite at 8, topped by the coveted Platinum.
Not to be overshadowed, the Collageagraphs, with their layered photo designs, offer something uniquely special, reserved at 99 copies, also seeing Gold and Platinum parallels. If you’re hunting for that last-second knockout, multi-signed cards are the ultimate game-changer—with Dynamic Dual Autographs teasing at 25 or fewer, to a squad of Quad Autograph Booklets thrilling at 10.
Memorabilia isn’t playing second fiddle but orchestrating its own symphony of rarity. Tiered relics feature blends of autographs and fight-used materials, uniquely tagging each card as pieces of history married with athletic artistry. Tear through any box, and feel the championship grit in UFC Champions Autograph Relic Booklets and the spirited drama of Bitter Rivals Dual Autograph Relic Booklets, each meticulous masterpiece limited to just 10 creations.
As any collector knows, the non-autographed relics never shy away from the fray. Representing textures that echo the octagon, relics like Momentous Materials and Fight Mat Relics are all about finding the tactile echoes of battle. Each relic set is sculpted with precision, ensuring a rarity scale that kicks with a professional’s accuracy.
Then come the inserts, needless to describe as side notes when they could headline their own bouts. In logic-defying vibrancy, insert sets such as Knockout Artists and The Ultimate Fighter refresh the playing field, each carrying a smorgasbord of parallels including the visual pop of Lime Green to the exclusive charm of one of one Platinum.
Adding a creative twist, Inception joins this choreographed chaos with its concise focus. With only three parallels—Red to 25, Gold to 8, and Platinum—this series is a collector’s showdown of breathtaking simplicity.
Every aspect of the 2025 Topps Knockout UFC is tuned to keep the tension at title contender levels. Whether it’s the diverse base set, vivid color parallels, or the power-packed autographs, each box is a concession to the diverse fighting spirit embodied in every card. As collectors tear open packs, the allure of uncovering an elusive rare or admired fighter autograph injects the hobby with fresh energy. Topps’ relentless dedication in delivering an immersive sensory experience ensures that fans eagerly await the bell to open hidden treasures, card by card, match by match.