5 under the radar fights at UFC 274

#4. Tracy Cortez vs. Melissa Gatto

UFC Fight Night: Cortez v Kish

Here are some fresher faces in the flyweight division. Tracy Cortez entered the UFC in 2019 following a win on Dana White's Contender Series during the same year. Since joining the promotion, she's gone 3-0.

Opposite to her is Melissa Gato. She's 8-0-2 and is riding a two-fight streak of TKO victories. Her confidence should go through the roof as she looks to amplify her name at the expense of Cortez.

Both fighters are on an impressive streak. Cortez hasn't lost since her professional debut and Gatto is yet to taste defeat. Matchups like this are very exciting as they contain two fighters who are very determined to keep their impetus towards the top of the division.

Gatto doesn't like to go to the judges. She's finished six of her eight victories and has a 100% finishing rate in the promotion. While Cortez frequents the judges' scorecards a bit more, this may be the type of fight that'll bring out her finishing ability and really show how gritty a fighter she is.

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#3. Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell

UFC 255: Moreno vs. Royval (right)

Enter the flyweights. Once as good as dissolved, the 125lb division is now thriving. Championship drama and fantastic fights have brought life back to a division that was on the verge of being removed from the promotion.

Amongst the talented fighters at flyweight are Brandon Royval and Matt Schnell. These two young and exciting fighters will battle it out in hopes of putting their name in the top five of the division.

Worth noting is that 'Raw Dawg' was the last to defeat Kai Kara France, a fighter who is currently very much in the conversation for a title shot. To work his way back up the heap and take on the top contenders, he'll need to knock off 'Danger' Schnell. This bout will add clarity to the flyweight division, and will give way to a fast paced performance.