5 matches to make in the UFC welterweight division

#2. Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington

UFC 273: Khamzat Chimaev striking Gilbert Burns (right).

Khamzat Chimaev took the UFC by storm when he debuted in July 2020 and won in as dominant a performance the promotion has seen. To amplify the hype around his debut outing, he fought 10 days later and was even more on top. He recently defeated Gilbert Burns in a bout where he relied on his heart and durability, which many weren't expecting to see.

Just above 'Borz' in the welterweight rankings is Colby Covington. It's apparent that he's the second-best welterweight in the promotion. Covington is 0-2 against Usman. He made these two fights competitive, but Usman is just a step ahead.

'The Nigerian Nightmare' has stated that he doesn't think his business with Covington is finished, and a third fight isn't too far-fetched. However, Chimaev's rapid rise to the top has made things more interesting for the welterweight division. 'Chaos' would be wise to campaign for a fight against the 28-year-old as it would further build his legacy and earn him yet another shot at gold.

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#1. Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards rematch

Leon Edwards (above) has fought Kamaru Usman before.

Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards have crossed paths before. Their first meeting took place in 2015 and resulted in Usman winning by decision. Both fighters have performed wonderfully since.

Usman is quickly approaching Hall of Fame status and is on his way to becoming the most dominant champion in UFC history. He's cleared the division and is only getting better.

Edwards has been a dark horse in the division for some time. Excluding a no contest (due to an accidental eye poke) against Belal Muhammad, a fight he was dominating, he's yet to taste defeat since the original Usman fight. With nine wins since 2015, it's evident that Edwards should be fighting for the title next.