5 under the radar fights at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira

#4. Jailton Almeida vs. Parker Porter

Park Porter in victory (photo from @parkerportermma via Instagram)

With Jailton Almeida and Parker Porter locking horns, fans should expect an intense 15-minutes or less between these two prospects in the UFC heavyweight division. Parker Porter has been with the promotion since late-2020 and has been relatively successful despite his debut not going his way. A three-fight winning streak fuels the 37-year-old as he looks to propel himself up the ranks.

Porter has a tall task ahead of him, however. A 6'4" task to be specific. Jailton Almeida is a Dana White Contender Series graduate who won his one and only UFC fight via first-round TKO. Originally set to fight at light heavyweight, his opponent pulled out but the Brazilian wanted to fight, resulting in him moving up a weightclass. At heavyweight for his sophomore UFC appearance, the Brazilian looks to extend his winning streak to eleven and maintain his 100% finishing rate.

The heavyweight division is about as open as it's ever been; there's no reigning champion and the top of the division is rather tempestuous. While Almeida normally fights at light heavyweight, a win this Saturday could make heavyweight his new home if things feel right. The same goes for Porter, who would love to use this win as a boost towards the top.

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#3. Chase Hooper vs. Felipe Colares

UFC 263: Chase Hooper kicking Steven Peterson

Chase Hooper returns to action for the first time in nearly a year. While the 22-year-old himself isn't an "under the radar" fighter, this bout hasn't received anywhere near the attention that previous Hooper fights have received in the build-up to the event. He is coming off of a loss, but he's an ever-improving fighter and has all the time in the world to get better.

Hooper is a very adept grappler who is coming into his own in the striking department. Seen in his bout against Peter Barrett, fans should never count Hooper out until all is said and done. Looking to bounce back into the win column, Hooper will need to get past Felipe Colares.

Also on the better side of his thirties, 'Cabocao' is due for a win. In his five UFC performances, he's oscillated between wins and losses, not quite able to secure a win streak just yet. Most recently, the Brazilian lost a split decision loss against Chris Gutierrez. Two fighters eager to return to their winning ways is sure to make for entertaining action.