Another year of action inside the Octagon kicks off this weekend, but so too does a new era as UFC moves to Paramount+ and debuts with an all-star fight card at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, headlined by an interim lightweight title clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
As always, this series will look to shine a spotlight on a trio of athletes that feel poised to make some noise on the weekend and throughout the course of the year. While each event features a collection of established competitors, these lesser-known or ascending hopefuls flashed enough upside over the course of their respective UFC tenures to capture our attention and stand as individuals you should be paying attention to as well.