5 under the radar names to look out for at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus
The UFC returns to Columbus with yet another stacked fight night card at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus. A heavyweight clash between Curtis 'Razor' Blaydes and Chris Daukaus takes the main event slot, whilst ranked contender bouts between Alexa Grasso and Joanne Wood, as well as Kai Kara-France and Askar Askarov, round out a solid main card.
However, hidden throughout the event are a number of hidden gems that have gone under the radar of many fans. In the following list, we will shine a light on five fighters that fans of the UFC should keep an eye on. Honorable mentions go to Chris Gutierrez, Luis Saldana, and Matheus Nicolau.
#5. Viacheslav 'Slava' Borshchev at UFC Fight Night
A product of the contender series, Viacheslav Borshchev made his UFC debut earlier this year at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze. Borshchev took on Dakota Bush, in a massively impressive performance.
Many believed that Borshchev would be susceptible to Bush's takedowns, but 'Slava Claus' was able to scramble to his feet whenever Bush took the fight to the ground. He then finished the fight with a highlight reel brutal body shot KO.
At UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus, Borshchev will take on Marc Diakiesie in what will be the biggest test of his career so far. Diakiesie is an incredible athlete and has fought a good variety of UFC level opposition. He will be an excellent litmus test to see just how good 'Slava' is.
