On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with December wins

Each and every MMA champion has a beginning, a starting point from where they began their journey to success.

The expedition of reaching the top level for fighters does not commence as soon as they put on gloves from renowned organizations such as UFC, Bellator or PFL. Contemporary fighters must first go through the regionals with the aspiration of obtaining the most prestigious recognition. Numerous contenders attempt to accomplish this feat; however, only a handful will triumph.

This month, there are five fighters who are about to reach the spotlight of major promotion recognition, with one of them about to do it for the second time. They will be entering the cage for a fight that could be their way to reach greater success. Although there are numerous fighters who are on the brink of taking the leap into stardom over the next few weeks, these five individuals are truly outstanding.

A promising individual from Oklahoma, who is currently undergoing training at Factory X in Colorado, is excited to demonstrate to the UFC their readiness for their initial five-round fight.

A combatant originally from Albania had to make numerous sacrifices to journey around the globe and engage in MMA instruction in New York. Thus, he is highly motivated to accomplish his goals of becoming a UFC athlete.

A previous ACA notable has vast knowledge of the upper echelon in MMA, however, earning the LFA championship could propel his career even further and make him an easy UFC acquisition.

A seasoned fighter from Canada is determined to maintain a steady level of performance until the UFC reaches out.

A skilled fighter from Mexico is optimistic that if Urijah Faber's promotion secures a title defense, it will catch the attention of UFC fans.

"Up-and-coming Fighters To Watch Beyond The List"

John Caldone defeated Darius Estell at Ring of Combat 82 in Atlantic City, New Jersey with a knockout in the second round. Caldone currently has a record of 6 wins and 1 loss while Estell's record stands at 7 wins and 5 losses.

On Friday, Mikey England emerged victorious over Perry Stargel, defeating him via unanimous decision at FAC 22 in Independence, Mo. (courtesy of Spectation Sports). England's record now stands at 7-1.

Nate Richardson will be competing against Aryion Young in an upcoming fight. The fight is scheduled for Sunday and will be taking place at Fury FC 84 in Houston. You can stream the fight on UFC Fight Pass if you'd like to watch. Nate Richardson currently has a record of 10 wins and 4 losses. As for Aryion Young, he has won 7 fights and lost only one. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this exciting match-up.

On Thursday, Raffael Cerqueira will be going up against Jhonathan Azevedo at the Victorious MMA located in Fortaleza, Brazil. Cerqueira boasts a record of 8-0 while Azevedo has a record of 4-1.

On December 14th, in Lima, Peru, Rodrigo Vera with a record of 15-1-1 will be facing Geovane Vargas who has a record of 11-4 at the FFC 70 event.

On December 15th, Robert Watley with a record of 13 wins and 3 losses, will be facing off against Armando Gjetja with a record of 8 wins and 3 losses at CFFC 128 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Fans can watch the fight on UFC Fight Pass.

On December 15th, Shane Campbell with a record of 21-8 will be competing against Darrell Horcher, who has a record of 14-6, at the Unified MMA 54 event in Enoch, Alberta, Canada. The fight will be available for streaming on UFC Fight Pass.

On December 17th, Guido Santos with a record of 16-3 will be facing Heilton Dos Santos who has a record of 22-8-1 at the SFT 45 event taking place in Sao Paulo.

Heilton Dos Santos, with a record of 22 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw, is scheduled to face Guido Santos, who boasts a record of 16 wins and 3 losses. The match will take place on December 17th at SFT 45, located in Sao Paulo.

On December 22nd, Carlos Petruzzella, who has won all 11 of his previous fights, will be facing off against Nicolas Martinez, who has 8 wins and 4 losses. This fight will take place at the Samurai Fight House 14 event in Buenos Aires and will be available for viewing on YouTube.

The original article was published on MMA Junkie.