It’s difficult to stand out in the pack, especially when it comes to an internationally clad entity like the UFC.
As the biggest mixed martial arts company in the world, the promotion lives and dies by the new talent they bring in and the overall marketability of the old fighters they already have.
That professional system often leaves really good fighters prying for their own 15 minutes of fame. But sometimes their efforts are trumped by pay-per-view snubs, a lack of camera time or the inability to flourish upon arrival.
That said, here are the five best fighters in the UFC right now that you probably haven’t heard of.
If you’re a diehard fight fan, then you most certainly should have, but for the casual fan in search of some new up-and-coming talent, here you go.