“Once more unto the breach, dear friends; once more.”
While we’re not attacking cities like Henry V, we are rolling out one final edition of On the Rise for the year as the UFC wraps up its 2018 campaign with a pay-per-view fight card this Saturday.
This year has seen countless newcomers venture into the Octagon and make an instant impression, many of whom have been profiled in this space during the year’s first 38 events.
Although not every prospect finds immediate success, several, including Israel Adesanya, Dominick Reyes and Aspen Ladd, have gone from neophytes to noteworthy contenders in their respective divisions over the last 12 months, while others have cemented their place on the UFC roster and will look to build on their initial experiences under the bright lights in 2019 and beyond.