5 under the radar names to look out for at UFC 269

Kai Kara-France [Image via Getty: UFC Fight Night Andrade v Zhang on Instagram]
Kai Kara-France [Image via Getty: UFC Fight Night Andrade v Zhang on Instagram]

#2. Andre 'Sergipano' Muniz - UFC middleweight

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At UFC 262, Andre Muniz shocked UFC fans when he snapped the arm of MMA legend Jacare Souza. Muniz's armbar marked the end of Jacare's UFC career, as well as the emergence of a bright prospect.

UFC 262: Jacare Souza v Andre Muniz
UFC 262: Jacare Souza v Andre Muniz

At UFC 269, Muniz faces UFC veteran Eryk Anders. A win here will likely see Muniz break into the top 15 of the 185lb division. However, Anders will test the Brazilian prospect while looking to forge his own win streak after recently defeating Darren Stewart.

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#1. Kai 'Don't Blink' Kara-France - UFC flyweight

Kai Kara-France is an experienced UFC flyweight with a number of good wins on his resume. However, he enters UFC 269 as an underdog because he's facing an ex champion who is also dropping weight divisions.

UFC 259: Bontorin v Kara-France
UFC 259: Bontorin v Kara-France

Kara-France finally lived up to his nickname in his last fight against Rogerio Bontorin. 'Don't Blink' landed a walk off KO vs. Bontorin reminiscent of the iconic Mark Hunt.

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This weekend, he takes on Cody Garbrandt in the highest profile fight of his career. Kara-France's high strike output combined with Garbrandt's suspect chin could well result in a highlight reel stoppage that earns the New Zealander title contention.

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