5 under the radar fights at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira

The UFC is back to bring fans more action from the Apex in Las Vegas. The main event features former bantamweight champion Holly Holm, who took the organization by storm when she knocked out Ronda Rousey. Opposite her is Ketlan Vieira, a contender who most recently fought five rounds for the first time in her career when she defeated former champion Miesha Tate.

Before the title-eliminator match that headlines the event, fans will enjoy a card steeped in hungry athletes looking to advance their status within the company. Events like these are the ones where the stars of tomorrow are born.

As the event draws near, those who will be watching should take note of the relatively unfamiliar matches that will supplement the highly anticipated main event.

Here are 5 under the radar fights at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira:

#5. Jonathan Martinez vs. Vince Morales at UFC Fight Night

Perhaps the most soft-spoken athlete in the UFC, Jonathan Martinez lets his fighting speak for him, and it speaks very well. As one of the best boxers in the bantamweight division, the 28-year-old has finished 47% of his wins by KO/TKO.

Though a bout against Davey Grant put a hiccup in Martinez's momentum, he's back to his winning ways and is riding a two-fight winning streak.

Opposite 'Dragon' is Vince Morales, who's riding a two-fight win streak of his own that most recently saw him handing Louis Smolka his first knockout loss. The 30-year-old has already fought the likes of Song Yadong, Benito Lopez and the aforementioned Smolka, proving that he can hang in there with the division's finest.

Vince Morales (@vandetta135) became the first man to knock out Louis Smolka courtesy of a vicious punch. 😳

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This bout should be one that MMA purists enjoy, and is sure to bring fireworks. With both fighters looking to make it three in a row to accelerate their ascension atop the UFC bantamweight rankings, fans would be wise to tune in early and catch this fight.