5 under the radar UFC fights to look forward to in December

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#2. Jimmy Crute vs. Jamahal Hill - UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo

For a Fight Night card, the UFC's next trip to the Apex Arena is incredibly strong in terms of both talent and name value. Rob Font vs. Jose Aldo and Rafael Fiziev vs. Brad Riddell are massively anticipated matchups that could both have a major impact on their respective divisions.

However, also featured on the card is a bout between two light heavyweight prospects that both have the potential to one day fight for gold. Jimmy 'The Brute' Crute takes on Jamahal 'Sweet Dreams' Hill in a bout that has fireworks written all over it.

Jimmy Crute is coming off a bizarre leg injury that saw him unable to continue against Anthony Smith at UFC 261. Prior to that loss, Crute had won four of his last five fights inside the UFC, including victories over Paul Craig and Sam Alvey.

Jamahal Hill is also coming off another unusual fight-ending injury, after his arm was dislocated by Paul Craig at UFC 263. It was the first loss of Hill's career, snapping his nine-fight unbeaten streak.

UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux v Hill

Crute and Hill will now go head-to-head in an intriguing style matchup in which 'Sweet Dreams' will no doubt have the advantage on their feet, but will be hard pressed to deal with 'The Brutes' dangerous ground game.

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#1. Carlos Diego Ferreira vs. Mateusz Gamrot - UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus

Our number one pick goes to the lightweight bout between Carlos Diego Ferreira and Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus. Ferreira is an experienced veteran of the UFC whilst Gamrot is a rapidly rising prospect.

Currently the No.11-ranked fighter in the UFC's lightweight division, Ferreira has picked up a reputation as of late for being an incredibly entertaining BJJ specialist who pushes a relentless pace. He may be coming off two losses, but in both fights he pushed Beneil Dariush and Gregor Gillespie to their absolute limits.

UFC Fight Night: Ferreira v Gillespie

Mateusv Gamrot is only three fights into his UFC career, but the fact that he is already fighting a ranked opponent shows just how highly the UFC rates him. Gamrot was a champion of Polish MMA promotion KSW, and entered the UFC with an outstanding 17-0 record.

UFC Fight Night: Gamrot v Kutateladze

Gamrot is a high-level wrestler, as demonstrated by his recent first-round Kimura submission stoppage over Jeremy Stephens. If he takes the fight to the mat, Ferreira will undoubtedly push him further than anyone ever has before. Gamrot's response to Ferriera's pressure will give fans a good indication of just how high the Polish lightweight's ceiling truly is.