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#4. Darren Till - UFC middleweight
Liverpool's Darren Till has had a tumultuous UFC experience as he now competes with the middleweights. While the 28-year-old tried his hand at welterweight, he ultimately found the weight cut to be too taxing on his body. Following the jump in weight, he initially found success against Kelvin Gastelum in 2019.
After winning with a split-decision victory, it was clear that the striking of Till would be problematic for UFC fighters standing across from him. The Scouser jumped in the rankings and was pitted against former champion Robert Whittaker. While 'The Gorilla' put up a valiant effort, he lost the tactical chess match to 'The Reaper' by unanimous decision.
In a pivotal comeback fight, Till was paired with three-time Division II All-American wrestler Derek Brunson. Till lost the UFC Vegas 36 contest and absorbed his second submission loss in the promotion. The Englishman is certainly in desperate need of a victory when he returns to the cage.
#3. Jorge Masvidal - UFC welterweight
Jorge Masvidal is in a unique situation unlike many UFC fighters. The former title challenger lost to champion Kamaru Usman twice. After being knocked out in their second outing, 'Gamebred' is one of many UFC fighters who desperately need a win to stay connected with bigger paydays.
While the Miami native may be unable to score another title opportunity in the interim, his next fight against Leon Edwards will have massive implications. Edwards is currently riding a 10-fight unbeaten streak. If Masvidal emphatically stops 'Rocky', then it's safe to say that would catapult him into some lucrative conversations.
The last time Masvidal lost two fights consecutively in the UFC, 'Gamebred' went on to stop his next three opponents with strikes, one via doctor's stoppage.
First, Masvidal knocked Darren Till out on home soil. He then reached superstardom after knocking out one of the newer UFC fighters, Ben Askren, with a flying knee in five-seconds. Following those two performances, the Miami native proceeded to stop West Coast's Nate Diaz after a doctor called the contest off. With so many electric moments, perhaps he can secure another one in his next outing.
