Saturday's event brings about a chance to get a first look at two promising newcomers and the sophomore appearance of a lightweight with intriguing potential. Here’s a closer look at those three athletes. This is On the Rise: Sunrise Edition.
This weekend’s return to Florida has undergone numerous changes, but the overall depth and quality of this fight card has remained the same with every alteration. In fact, you could argue that some of the changes actually made this event even more compelling.
While missing out on a rematch between Yoel Romero and Jacare Souza is disappointing given how competitive and intense their initial clash was at UFC 194 and their current positions in the middleweight division, Romero’s withdrawal opened the door for a new name to attempt to further establish himself as a contender.