5 perfect fights for first-ever UFC Paris

#4. Kelvin Gastelum vs. Nassourdine Imavov

Nassourdine Imavov is one of the most promising French prospects on the roster. The No.11-ranked middleweight contender trains alongside former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane under renowned coach Fernand Lopez.

He delivered back-to-back TKO victories against Ian Heinisch and Edmen Shahbazyan last year to break into the rankings at 185 pounds.

Imavov was all set for the biggest fight of his career in April earlier this year, when he was slated to take on former interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum. However, visa issues prevented the Frenchman from entering the United States in time and the bout was scrapped.

Nevertheless, with both fighters having signed on the dotted line to fight one another previously, Gastelum and Imavov should ideally be re-booked for UFC Paris.

It's a fantastic matchup as well, which allows Imavov the opportunity to break into the public consciousness on a massive stage against a veteran, if he wins, of course.

Kevin Gastelum vs. Nassourdine Imavov [Image via @BigMarcel24 on Twitter]

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#3. Katlyn Chookagian vs. Manon Fiorot

Manon Fiorot is among the most intriguing contenders in the women's flyweight division. The champion of the weight class, Valentina Shevchenko, is arguably the most dominant champion in all of MMA. Fiorot might just be the only fighter with a real chance of dethroning the flyweight queen.

Like Shevchenko, Fiorot has a ton of experience outside the UFC. Before turning pro, she competed in the IMMAF championships, the most prestigious MMA competition at the amateur level.

She won the gold medal at the IMMAF championship, before picking up the UAE Warriors and EFC women's flyweight titles, which prompted the world's premier MMA organization to come calling.

Since joining the UFC, Fiorot has been in absolutely scintillating form. She secured TKO victories in her first two outings and followed them up with consecutive unanimous decision wins over Mayra Bueno Silva and former title challenger Jennifer Maia to break into the top ten in the rankings.

With Valentina Shevchenko running out of challengers, Fiorot has seemingly been fast-tracked up the rankings. Now ranked No.6, she is likely one or two wins away from a shot at gold.

She is reportedly set to take on another former title challenger in Katlyn Chookagian at UFC Paris, however, the matchup is yet to be made official.

Chookagian has had a peculiar career so far. The perennial flyweight contender is clearly the second-best fighter in the division behind Shevchenko and has beaten most of the top contenders already. Her point-fighting style has drawn criticism on occasion, as she's yet to secure a stoppage victory in the promotion.

A potential Chookagian vs. Fiorot matchup offers both flyweights a chance to solidify their claim to a shot at the belt. A win for Chookagian could earn her a rematch with the champion. On the flipside, a hometown victory for Fiorot could catapult the rising star straight into the title mix.