5 fighters who could end 2018 with a UFC title and 5 who won't

Won’t end 2018 with a title: Georges St-Pierre

GSP is currently on the shelf with a serious health issue

Arguably the greatest fighter of all time, GSP claimed UFC gold in his second weight division this past November when he choked out Michael Bisping to win the Middleweight title. His reign was short-lived though as he swiftly vacated the belt citing some serious health issues linked to his move up in weight. When – or indeed, if – he’ll be back is anyone’s guess right now, as even his coaches have said they’re unsure.

Assuming he does return though, I highly doubt he’ll be winning another UFC title. Dana White and the rest of the UFC brass were already burned by his win of the 185lbs belt and subsequent relinquishing, and so it’s doubtful they’d simply hand him another title shot in a different weight class. Tyron Woodley currently holds the Welterweight title, and while GSP could go after him, I don’t think he will.

If St-Pierre indeed returns then I suspect he’ll have only one fight on his mind – a “money fight” with Conor McGregor. Whether the UFC would actually put that fight together, again, is a question mark, but it’d certainly be a huge drawing card. So the chances of GSP ending 2018 with hold around his waist seem slim.