Despite 2021 being a difficult year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has managed to thrive and treat its fans with its fight schedule
Here are 5 UFC fights guaranteed to take place in 2021.
2021 has been a good year for UFC so far, full of incredible action. However, thereโs more to come throughout the summer, with plenty of elite UFC action coming up in the next few weeks and months as the worldโs top MMA stars face off. Read on to know about five insane matchups and UFC fights which are guaranteed to happen this year.
UFC Fight Schedule 2021: Five UFC Fights Guaranteed To Happenย
Edson Barboza vs Giga Chikadze
Eden Barboza and Giga Chikadze really have the potential to break out an entire war. With Eden reinventing himself in his new weight class and bringing great finishes lately and Chikadze setting fire with his power, precision and kicks, this fight will be a war indeed.
Thiago Santos vs Johnny Walker (UFC Fight Night 193)
These two light heavyweight beasts could bring absolute carnage when put together into the ring. While Johnny Walker is trying to figure out what it means to be both dangerous and careful, Thiago Santos will look forward to come back from his skid, ever since his narrow loss to Jon Jones.
Brian Ortega vs Alexander Volkanovski (UFC 266)
Current UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski and former RFA Featherweight Champion Brian Ortega have the potential to carve a very interesting storyline, what with their technical acumen and misgivings in The Ultimate Fighter.
Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling (UFC 267)
The first fight between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan swung heavily towards the champion Yan, and came to a premature end due to an unfortunate disqualification. A classic rematch would obviously be the right thing to do here, given how much time both men have had to learn from their mistakes.
Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington (UFC 268)
It was pretty clear during their tussle at UFC 245, how much Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington despise each other. It will get even clear in the lead-up to their Madison Square Garden rematch. Colby Covington, though crass and loud, is a talented fighter. He will have to bring his A-game to beat Usman who is the pound-for-pound best in the game.
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