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#4. Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards - UFC welterweight division
The UFC has made it clear that this is the fight they'd like to make for Kamaru Usman's next title defense. Leon Edwards has put on a lengthy winning streak, dating all the way back to his last fight with Usman and has established himself as the top contender in the division.
Their first encounter was early in both fighters' careers and, in truth, did not produce the most entertaining bout. However, both men have progressed hugely since then and a battle between the top welterweights in the division would be a highly anticipated matchup.
This one would rank higher if it weren't for the fact that most MMA analysts are anticipating that the rematch will likely produce a similar fight to the first. However, if Edwards is able to avoid being smothered by Usman's wrestling, he'd have the advantage in a stand-up battle.
#3. Marlon Vera vs. Sean O'Malley II
Sean O'Malley has already been a big draw in the UFC for some time. The one loss he has suffered came at the hands of Marlon 'Chito' Vera, so naturally there would be significant interest in a rematch. On top of that, both men have improved significantly and become top contenders in the bantamweight division.
O'Malley has not lost since this defeat and has produced three bonus-winning finishes since that bout. Vera did suffer a loss to Jose Aldo but has now also put together a streak of three bonus-winning victories that have led to him entering the top 5 at bantamweight.
While this fight is likely not the next step for each competitor, a rematch at some point down the line does seem likely. The first bout between the pair did have a fair amount of hype, but both men have gotten better and become more popular since. A rematch would now be substantially bigger than their first encounter.
