UFC Vegas 32: 5 names to look out for

#2. Kyler Phillips - UFC bantamweight

Kyler Phillips (Image Credit: Josh Hedges Zuffa LLC)

Kyler Phillips has burst onto MMA's biggest stage and into the UFC's bantamweight rankings at some pace. Having only debuted in 2020, Phillips has already notched up three wins in the promotion and secured his place as the #14-ranked 135-pounder.

After going 1-1 since his victory on season four of Dana White's Contender Series, 'Matrix' made his UFC debut against Gabriel Silva last February. A unanimous decision victory got him off to a winning start in the UFC, but it was a second-round TKO in his second octagon walk on Fight Island that began to make his name known in the division. A brutal onslaught of punches and elbows against England's Cameron Else forced the stoppage.

Kyler Phillips gets the second-round finish! 💪#UFCFightIsland4 pic.twitter.com/WuZvjWiTRN

— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 4, 2020

But it was at UFC 259 that Phillips really made a statement to the division. At the pay-per-view, the 26-year-old broke the nine-fight unbeaten streak of rising star Song Yadong. He'll look to make another statement this weekend as he welcomes Raulian Paiva back to bantamweight. The Brazilian boasts an impressive 20-3 record and will ride a two-fight winning streak into this Saturday's event.

Phillips' relentless pressure and potential makes him one of the top names on the UFC Vegas 32 card. Given that another win will likely see him secure a top opponent next time out, he'll undoubtedly look to push hard and bring the fight to Paiva. That makes him one to look out for this weekend.

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#1. Adrian Yanez - UFC bantamweight

Adrian Yanez (Image Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Adrian Yanez is one of the most exciting new names in the UFC. Having made his case for a fight with Randy Costa over social media, Yanez got his wish. The two bantamweight prospects will enter the octagon together at UFC Vegas 32 and, through the power of fans and perseverance, will now open the main card having been originally set for the prelims.

Since moving to 7-3 in MMA, Houston's Yanez has built a six-fight winning streak. The 27-year-old earned a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series after knocking out Brady Huang just 39 seconds into their bout. Two KO's in two UFC fights since have firmly established his name as one to watch in the 135-pound division.

His knockout of Gustavo Lopez is always worth another watch...

Wicked ko Adrian yanez Vs Gustavo Lopez UFC Vegas 22 new pic.twitter.com/5tIDjsLH50

— Fightgame (@futurefights360) March 21, 2021

Against someone with the hype of Adrian Yanez, Randy Costa's potential may fly under the radar slightly heading into this one. But Costa shouldn't be overlooked.

Both men will head into this fight in good form and with active winning streaks. With both possessing knockout power and exciting striking, this bout won't be one you'll want to miss.