UFC will have to live up to some high expectations in 2021 after the promotion’s impeccable showing, even during a global pandemic. The year kicks off with some high-profile bouts with Conor McGregor set to headline the first pay-per-view of 2021. There are more fights that fans want to see this year. Here we take a look at five such dream bouts.

UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on January 20, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The frenzy of UFC 229 fight week continues when fighters square off at Ultimate Media Day, while lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor say their pieces but don't share a. The UFC targeted former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis as his replacement, after Pettis' bout against Michael Chiesa was scrapped due to an incident caused by McGregor (see section below). Pettis weighed in at 155.2 pounds in his first attempt, and despite being given extra time to make the championship weight limit of 155 pounds, he did.

• UFC 220 Results. Stipe Miocic vs Francis Ngannou (heavyweight title fight) - Miocic def. Ngannou via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44).
• It wasn't until April 2013 that he collected his final welfare check (worth about $220 USD), just days before his first fight as a member of the UFC. McGregor won that match, earning him a $60,000.

1. Stipe Miocic vs Francis Ngannou 2

Francis Ngannou has proved himself deserving of another title shot with his run in the heavyweight division. Champion Stipe Miocic dominated ‘The Predator‘ in their first contest at UFC 220.

But with a much improved Ngannou, who has developed a lethal finishing style, the rematch has to happen in 2021. It will be interesting to see how the fight goes this time around.

2. Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal

The fight between the two former best friends has long been in the making now. With the two welterweights eyeing another shot at the title, this fight is a must-do for 2021.

UFC President Dana White also hinted recently that the promotion is working on getting the fight booked. Given Covington and Masvidal‘s willingness to fight each other, it only seems a matter of time before they finally face-off.

3. Khamzat Chimaev vs Leon Edwards

The welterweight clash between top contenders, Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards, has now fallen apart twice. But it seems like the UFC has no plans to scrap the bout yet and wants to reschedule it at a convenient date. Fans will look forward to seeing how Chimaev copes against a seasoned top contender like Edwards in his first true test inside the Octagon.

4. Jon Jones’ debut at heavyweight

Jon Jones is set to make his much anticipated heavyweight debut in 2021. ‘Bones’ will get a title shot straight away once he is ready for his new venture.

It seems likely that the eventual winner of Stipe Miocic vs Francis Ngannou will be Jones’ first fight in the new weight class. Both fights promise to be exciting in different ways. Nevertheless, fans can’t wait to see the former light-heavyweight king at heavyweight.

5. Israel Adesanya vs Jan Blachowicz

Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is moving up to light-heavyweight as he is set to fight Jan Blachowicz for the belt at UFC 259 in March. ‘Stylebender’ has established his dominance at the 185 lbs division and it will be fascinating to see how he copes against a much bigger fighter like Blachowicz.

This fight is also high up in every fan’s wishlist for sure.

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Which other fight makes your list for the top five fights to look forward to in 2021? Let us know.

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