5 insanely entertaining UFC fighters who deserve more attention

Tai Tuivasa during UFC Adelaide Media Opportunity
Tai Tuivasa during UFC Adelaide Media Opportunity

#4. Maycee Barber - UFC women's flyweight

UFC Fight Night: Barber v Maverick
UFC Fight Night: Barber v Maverick

Maycee Barber is one of the youngest and most promising newcomers among the UFC's women's divisions' prospects. The 23-year-old got into the promotion after impressing at Dana White's Contender Series in 2018. She was undefeated in her MMA career until she faced UFC veterans Roxanne Modafferi and Alexa Grasso.

However, 'The Future' has big plans in her MMA career, including beating Jon Jones for the record of youngest UFC champion. Maycee Barber is a natural striker and is known to overwhelm her opponents with high-volume striking.

Despite primarily having a karate base, there is more to her game. She already has a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, training under none other than Rener and Ryron Gracie. The No.13-ranked women's flyweight puts on highly entertaining fights and therefore deserves to be in the spotlight.

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#3. Askar Askarov - UFC flyweight

UFC Fight Night: Pantoja v Askarov
UFC Fight Night: Pantoja v Askarov

Askar Askarov is the next big thing from Dagestan, Russia. In all certainty, he will prove to be a problem for UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. He is an International Master of Sports of Russia in Freestyle Wrestling and a Master of Sports of Russia in Combat Sambo. Moreover, 'Bullet' is a seasoned striker with four knockout wins in his 14-0 MMA career.

While Askar Askarov has only had decision wins and a draw since making his debut in 2019, he is a highly entertaining fighter who deserves more attention. His love for action, lightning-quick hands and a plethora of grappling moves are bound to make each of his fights a blockbuster.

The No.2-ranked flyweight wants to be the next UFC champion. He has fought almost every top-five flyweight, including Brandon Moreno, who he faced in his debut and is still undefeated.

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