5 Potential UFC title fights to look forward to in 2022

#2. Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor IV

The series currently stands at 2-1 Poiri

2021 was very good to Dustin Poirier and it has the potential to get even better on December 11th when he attempts to win the UFC lightweight crown. He's already secured multiple finishes over Conor McGregor to cement his top-contender status.

McGregor, in contrast, has had a difficult year. He suffered those two losses, the latter of which saw him break his tibia, which has left him out of action and away from the UFC for some time.

When McGregor returns, however, it doesn't seem unlikely that he goes right after the man who inflicted these two losses upon him. If that is his wish, you would imagine neither Dana White nor Dustin Poirier are going to say no.

McGregor remains the biggest draw in the sport and continues to make the UFC a lot of money whenever he competes. While some may feel McGregor's best days are behind him, seeing him fight for the gold again would be special.

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#1. Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko III

Nunes and Shevchenko have not fought since 2017

Could 2022 be the year we finally complete the trilogy between the two best female fighters in the UFC, Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko? The timing would certainly seem to make sense.

Shevchenko has looked dominant over all the top contenders in her division and the only challenge left for her seems to be finally defeating Nunes. If Nunes overcomes Julianna Pena at UFC 269, she would then find herself in a similar position.

While Nunes may feel she has less to prove given she owns two victories over Shevchenko, the first was only three rounds and the second was a split decision many felt she lost. There remains plenty of intrigue regarding who is better.

Should Nunes win in December, it could finally be time to settle the score between these two legends.