5 matches to make in the UFC welterweight division

#4. Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns

UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards(right) v Belal Muhammad.

Belal Muhammad might be the best fighter in the division to not yet challenge for the title. Ever the improving fighter, Muhammad's striking awareness and wrestling-heavy approach make him a threat to anyone at welterweight.

At 7-0-1 in his last eight, the 33-year-old is now on a tear. Most recently, avenging his loss to Vicente Luque and defeating Stephen Thompson before that, 'Remember The Name' is sure to fight a higher-ranked opponent next.

Enter Gilbert Burns, a former title challenger and likely future Hall of Famer. After coming up short in his attempt at dethroning Usman, he bounced back with an outstanding performance against 'Wonderboy.' He's a heavy-handed striker and an absolute phenom on the ground. Though Burns is coming off of a loss at the hands of Khamzat Chimaev, he's still ranked one spot ahead of Muhammad at four. This bout makes perfect sense considering their rankings.

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#3. Vicente Luque vs. Jorge Masvidal

UFC 272: Jorge Masvidal (right) in action against Colby Covington (left).

A contest between Vicente Luque and Jorge Masvidal is a match nobody will be upset with. It would feature the most technical strikers in the organization who are looking to make their way back into title contention. 'Gamebred' still has championship potential regardless of being 0-2 against Kamaru Usman. The first match was on six days' notice, and he looked much better in the rematch with a full fight camp before being caught with a knockout blow.

'The Silent Assassin' is also coming off of a loss in a rematch. He finished Belal Muhammad with ease in their first meeting, but the second time around, 'Remember The Name' snuffed out Luque's threats.

If the UFC opts for this fight to be next, it's a mutually beneficial contract for Luque and Masvidal. They play into each other's fighting style, opening the door back to title contention for the victor.