5 most hyped unbeaten UFC fighters right now

#2. Shavkat Rakhmonov - UFC welterweight

Shavkhat Rakhmonov competing at Fight Night

Shavkat Rakhmonov is a tall and lanky welterweight who possesses a skillset that other fighters could only dream about. He has deadly striking which he uses to close the distance and get the fight to the mat, where he dominates with his wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

As an amateur, he competed in WMAA and won the world and Asian titles. Since then, he has gone pro and holds a 15-0 record with all his wins coming via finishes. Rakhmonov has fought in the UFC three times and has finished every one of those fights in style.

Two out of the three wins came via submission and the latest victory came when Rakhmonov landed a spinning hook kick on Carlston Harris.

The 170-pound division is stacked and comprises a great mix of young and experienced fighters. The future looks bright for Rakhmonov and it looks like Dana White has another star on hand.

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#1. Khamzat Chimaev - UFC welterweight

Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his fight vs Gilbert Burns

Khamzat Chimaev might be the most hyped-up prospect in UFC history since Conor McGregor broke onto the scene back in 2013. Chimaev has taken the UFC by storm since his debut, winning his first four fights in the famed octagon. 'Borz' is currently undefeated and holds a record of 11-0.

He took on the biggest challenge of his career so far earlier this year when he locked horns with top-ranked welterweight and former title challenger Gilbert Burns. After a close fight, Chimaev came away with a unanimous decision victory to break into the top five at 170 pounds.

Chimaev is now among the most popular fighters on the roster. Likely one win away from a title shot, the Russian-born Swede will be eyeing another big name in his next outing. Still just 28, he is yet to reach his peak and it remains to be seen how long he can protect his unblemished record.