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

The UFC is on one of its best runs of high-level events in recent memory. UFC 267, UFC 268, and UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez each raised the bar for future fight cards.

The company hopes to continue this run with UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate. Former women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate hopes to pick up her second win since returning to the octagon after an extended hiatus.

Standing in her way is Ketlen Vieira, a rising contender with impressive victories over Cat Zingano, Sijara Eubanks and Sara McMann.

Ranked welterweights feature in the co-main, as Michael Chiesa seeks to bounce back from his recent loss to Vicente Luque. Facing him is the undefeated Sean Brady, who is keen to break into the top 10 of the 170-lb division.

Whilst these are the headline names, several exciting lesser-known fighters fill the UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate undercard.

Here's our breakdown of five under the radar names to watch out for at this weekend's event. Honorable mentions go to Fares Ziam, Lupita Godinez and Natan Levy.

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#5. Sean Soriano - UFC

Whilst not the most glamorous name listed, Sean Soriano is a 21-fight veteran who has shared the octagon with tough opponents. Soriano is currently in his second UFC stint, having fought back to the promotion from the regional scene.

Unfortunately, Soriano's UFC return didn't go how he planned as Christos Giagos halted him in round two. However, within the first round and a half, Soriano showed a high-level skillset and ability to turn any bout into a complete scrap.

At UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate, Soriano will face Sha Yilan, another experienced MMA fighter seeking his first UFC win. The fight should be close, and Sean Soriano is sure to make it a fun one.

#4. Pat Sabatini - UFC featherweight

Pat Sabatini is among the UFC's brightest featherweight prospects right now. Currently 2-0 in the promotion, Sabatini looks to put the 145-lb division on notice when he faces Tucker Lutz.

Holding a 15-3 record, Pat Sabatini made his octagon debut at UFC 261. He defeated Tristan Connelly using a wrestle-heavy approach, winning via unanimous decision.

Four months later, Sabatini was back in the UFC. This time he faced fellow rising-prospect Jamall Emmers. After suffering early adversity, Sabatini locked in a heel hook that quickly made Emmers tap.

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#3. Terrance 'T. Wrecks' McKinney - UFC lightweight

Terrance McKinney may only be one fight into his UFC career, but he's already touted as a future lightweight contender. At UFC 263, McKinney appeared on short notice to replace Frank Camacho vs. UFC veteran Matt Frevola.

Despite lacking any semblance of a training camp, McKinney knocked Frevola out in seven seconds. This marked McKinney's fourth straight first-round stoppage.

At UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate, McKinney faces experienced kickboxer Fares Ziam, who is currently 2-1 inside the UFC. Ziam poses a number of intriguing problems for McKinney, and has the potential to draw out a performance from 'T. Wrecks' that shows his complete martial arts prowess.

#2. Loma Lookboonme - UFC strawweight

A former Muay Thai champion who transitioned to MMA in 2018, Loma Lookboonme already has three UFC wins on her record. She is currently coming off back-to-back victories over Jinh Yu Frey and Sam Hughes. A big win this weekend may place Lookboonme within touching distance of the top 15.

At UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate, Lookboonme takes on one of the sport's bigger prospects in Lupita Godinez. Lookboonme has the chance here to demonstrate if she is ready for elite competition.

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#1. Adrian Yanez - UFC bantamweight

This list has been prospects so far, but none have come as close to living to that moniker as Adrian Yanez. Currently riding a seven-fight win streak, Yanez is undefeated inside the UFC and has leapt from strength to strength in every bout.

Myriad KO/TKO victories have made Yanez an instant fan favorite. He now battles a true veteran who is knocking on the door of the top-15.

That fringe-contender is 'Dangerous' Davey Grant. The durable vet most recently had a three-round war vs. Marlon 'Chito' Vera. Grant will be the biggest fight of Yanez's career, but the rising prospect enters this matchup as the betting favorite.