5 fighters who may only have 1 more fight in the UFC

#2. Sam Alvey

UFC Fight Night: Sam Alvey weigh-in

Some of the best vibes in the UFC come from 'Smile'N' Sam Alvey. Always happy and high-spirited, whoever meets him has a hard time believing he punches people for a living.

Unfortunately, Alvey is on quite the skid. With his last victory being in 2018, the UFC would've cut many fighters in similar positions by now. Alvey, however, has stepped up for the company instead of protecting his record. He's taken on rising stars, the next generation of fighters, and many opponents that he wasn't originally training for.

While he's definitely lost some of these fights, a lot of the losses in this streak are split decisions. Perhaps this is why Alvey will be granted another fight with the company. There's a lot riding on his next performance, as another loss will be the nail in the coffin on his run in the promotion.

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#1. Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz wants to re-negotiate contract

Stockton's own, Nate Diaz, is one of the biggest stars in the UFC right now. He went from being a looked-over fighter to one that can really call his own shots. He's currently riding a two-fight losing streak, but this isn't what's putting his future with the company in jeopardy.

With the starpower that Diaz has accrued comes opportunities in free-agency. Diaz has one fight left on his contract and has been candid about looking to venture outside of the UFC. While it's very possible that Dana White could throw enough money at Diaz that he'll stick around, it's equally possible for him to go off and do his own thing. The Diaz brothers are notoriously unpredictable.

There are so many potential fights for the Californian to take. The McGregor rivalry feels incomplete, Dustin Poirier and him have unfinished business, and a rematch against Jorge Masvaidal is also an option. These are all money fights that the UFC would love to keep the door open on. Nate Diaz will do whatever he wants, though. That's what made him a fan favorite in the first place.