5 under the radar names to look out for at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus

UFC 261 - Danaa Batgerel (via Getty)
UFC 261 - Danaa Batgerel (via Getty)

#4. David 'The Undertaker' Dvorak

Criminally hidden in the prelims is a ranked flyweight bout between David Dvorak and Matheus Nicolau. Dvorak currently sits at No.10 whilst his opponent is the current No.7 ranked 125lb fighter.

UFC Fight Night: Dvorak v Ronderos
UFC Fight Night: Dvorak v Ronderos

Dvorak is 3-0 inside the UFC, having put on impressive performances against Bruno Silva, Jordan Espinosa, and Juancamilo Ronderos. He is also riding a 16 fight winning streak, with some very legitimate victories outside the UFC.

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He takes on a solid, experienced opponent in Matheus Nicolau, who will no doubt give him a very tough test. However, Dvorak is on an impressive set of wins, and he has no plans to get derailed by Nicolau this weekend.

UFC Fight Night: Kape v Nicolau
UFC Fight Night: Kape v Nicolau

#3. Aliaskhab 'The Black Wolf' Khizriev

Finally making his UFC debut this weekend, Aliaskhab Khizriev has the potential to become the new rising star of the middleweight division. Khizriev submitted Henrique Shiguemoto inside the first minute of round one in his contender series bout, instantly setting himself up for a future in the UFC.

Khizriev had three fights in 2021 cancelled, and even had his initially scheduled fight with Abusupiyan Magomedov this weekend fall through. 'The Black Wolf' now faces Denis Tiuliulin, who steps up on short notice.

Khizriev holds a record of 13-0, and has finished seven of those fights inside the distance. The majority of his fights have been against opponents with solid records, and the odds have him heavily favored to start his UFC career in emphatic fashion.

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