5 under the radar names to look out for at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall
The UFC returns to London this weekend with a card stacked full of local talent. An exciting main event headlines the Fight Night, as British heavyweight prospect Tom Aspinall takes on veteran contender Alexander Volkov.
Big names litter the card, with the likes of Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker and Arnold Allen all featured. However, there are a number of hidden gems that some might gloss over when looking at the fight lineup.
In the following list, we break down five under-the-radar names to look out for at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall. Honorable mentions go to Jai Herbert, Vince Morales, and Mike Grundy.
#5. Muhammad 'The Punisher' Mokaev - UFC flyweight
Muhammad Mokaev makes his promotional debut on the undercard, taking on Cody Durden in an electric flyweight scrap that is sure to get fans talking about this new addition to the 125 lb division.
Mokaev holds a perfect 5-0 record, with an additional 22 wins and zero losses on the amateur IMMAF circuit. Possessing extremely high-level wrestling skills, Mokaev will be looking to put the pressure on Durden early on, before closing in for the kill in the later rounds.
There has been a huge amount of anticipation for Mokaev's UFC debut from European fans for some time now. 'The Punisher' will be looking to live up to fan expectations and put on a dominant performance.