5 Best fights to make in the UFC Middleweight Division following Israel Adesanya's title victory

#4 Darren Till vs Derk Brunson

UFC Fight Night Till v Masvidal

It's a bit surprising that UFC decided to throw Darren Till to the wolves right away. He's currently on a two-fight losing streak and is set to face the man who took Israel Adesanya to his very limit - Kelvin Gastelum.

For many, Gastelum is a stylistic nightmare and in all likeliness, could walk out with the win. If that is the case, the Till should have a step down in competition and face the likes of Derek Brunson. Either way, it'll be an interesting stylistic match-up and Till could likely knock Brunson out. Even for 185-lbs, Till is a big Middleweight. This may play in his favor against Gastelum.

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#3 Jared Cannonier vs Yoel Romero

UFC 237: Cannonier v Silva

As mentioned, Jared Cannonier is the true dark horse of the Middleweight division. Having fought in two divisions higher, he possesses the power and skill to be a legitimate title challenger.

The best possible challenge would be to put him up against the scariest gatekeeper in the world, Yoel Romero. It's clear that Cannonier is on a roll and he could be the man to knock Romero out cold. If he does, there's nothing but a title shot that awaits him.