5 insanely entertaining UFC fighters who deserve more attention

#2. Jiri Prochazka - UFC light heavyweight

UFC Fight Night: Reyes v Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka is another UFC newcomer who has taken the organization by storm. The Czech fighter is an absolute threat inside the octagon, with an inventory of violent moves coming from his unorthodox karate stance. Prochazka follows a Samurai code in life and spends his free time meditating in the forests of the Czech Republic. Add all that up together, and you have a highly entertaining fighter who needs to be headlining UFC events.

Video of knockout -- Jiri Prochazka KO's Dominick Reyes with spinning back elbow in Round 2 #UFCVegas25 pic.twitter.com/826fes7wf4

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Prochazka is nicknamed 'Denisa,' a common name for girls in the Czech Republic. But don't let that define the 28-year-old. He is a knockout specialist who has faced some of the toughest MMA fighters and triumphed. The No.2-ranked UFC light heavyweight has immense experience in MMA, having fought with several MMA promotions, including Rizin FF, before joining the UFC.

In fact, Jiri Prochazka was the inaugural Rizin FF light heavyweight champion. He is 28-3-1 in his MMA career with 27 stoppages (25 KO/TKO). He is an aggressive striker whose go-to moves include spinning back elbows and flying knees. He has fought twice in the UFC since making his debut in 2020, knocking out both of his opponents - Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes.

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#1. Tai Tuivasa - UFC heavyweight

UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3

With a broad smile on his face and a knack for merry-making, Tai Tuivasa might look like the Australian version of Santa Claus. However, the unranked UFC heavyweight is a savage who will put his opponents to sleep in a minute and then go on to gulp shoes full of liquor. Yes, that's him.

Tai Tuivasa made his UFC debut in 2017 after going 6-0 in Australian MMA promotions. After extending his winning streak to 9-0, he entered a rough phase and lost three fights in a row. But 'Bam Bam Shoeyvasa' is one hell of a fighter and that's what he proved when he bounced back with another three-fight winning streak. In addition, he finished all of his last three opponents in the first round.

Tai Tuivasa is a highly entertaining fighter, from the walkouts to putting his opponents' lights out. How many 263-pound fighters would you see in your life walking out on Spice Girls and then absolutely destroy their opponents? Not many. But Tuivasa brings just that to the table, and it is one of the reasons why fight fans will make him a superstar once he gets more attention.

Watch Tai Tuivasa's UFC 264 octagon interview here: