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#2. Dricus 'Stillknocks' Du Plessis - UFC 273 main card
Dricus Du Plessis was initially scheduled to face off against Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez in the prelims of UFC 273. However, with less than two weeks from the pay-per-view, Du Plessis volunteered to face Kelvin Gastelum as the former interim title challenger had his opponent drop out due to visa issues.
Du Plessis is considered by many to be one of the top prospects in the division. However, Gastelum has been competing with the very best at middleweight for some time now. He may not be winning all his bouts, but the Mexican-American has been competitive with the likes of Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier.
This is Du Plessis' chance to prove he is of an elite caliber. Gastelum's chin has never let him down in the past, so it is quite likely that in order to win, Du Plessis will have to go the full three rounds. This is a fight that could well introduce 'Stillknocks' to the masses in a big way.
#1. Ian 'The Future' Garry - UFC 273 prelims
Former Cage Warriors welterweight champion Ian Garry made his promotional debut at UFC 268. 'The Future' knocked Jordan Williams out in the first round, instantly putting the welterweight division on watch.
At UFC 273, Garry will face off against Darian Weeks. This is a fight that Garry needs to win if he is to live up to his nickname 'The Future'. Weeks is 0-1 inside the UFC, having stepped in on short notice against Bryan Barberena at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo.
UFC 273 represents another high-profile spot for Garry to make a name for himself. A spectacular finish would certainly begin to make fans draw comparisons between Garry and another famous Irish fighter.
