Lightweight, Daniel Zellhuber (15-1):
Zellhuber is the star from Mexico that the UFC should be excited for. To me at least, he has a higher ceiling than Raul Rosas Jr. Zellhuber did lose in his debut but it was an odd fight where he didn’t throw anything. In his last three fights, he’s looked great. Improved defense all around and a big threat offensively.
On the feet, he’s good at range using his reach and blasting kicks from the outside. It’s not as talked about but Zellhuber does have a slick submission game. He did submit Christos Giagos last year. Zellhuber is coming off two bonuses so he’s coming into his own.
Flyweight, Assu Almabayev (20-2):
Almabayev was a respected flyweight when he signed to the UFC last year. He had a lot of experience fighting some good fighters and winning titles. Since coming to the UFC he’s 3-0 and earned a POTN bonus in his debut. He’s beaten the guys at the bottom of the division but has so in a convincing fashion.
I have high hopes for Almabayev in the UFC. So much hope that I think he’s a future top 15 fighter. He has the speed, cardio, wrestling, and grappling to be a big problem in the division. He’s getting better and I think it’s only going to be up from here.
