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On The Rise: UFC 245 Edition

In addition to the last pay-per-view of 2019 closing with a triumvirate of title fights, the early action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will get underway with a trio of newcomers looking to start their respective climbs to the top of an event like this.

Here’s a look at the newcomers to keep an eye on as the action hits the Octagon at UFC 245 this weekend.

These are the fighters on the rise.

Chase Hooper prepares to fight Canaan Kawaihae in their featherweight fight during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series at the TUF Gym on July 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/DWTNCS LLC)
Chase Hooper prepares to fight Canaan Kawaihae in their featherweight fight during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series at the TUF Gym on July 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.