Weight Class: Heavyweight Record: 4-0 Age: 28 Height: 6’2” Born In: USA Training Out Of: 4oz. Fight Club Combined Opponent Records (at the time they fought): 5-3 Key Wins: N/A Following a 21-second knockout that brought his professional record to 4-0, heavyweight Terrance Chatman gets his first headlining opportunity opposite Myron Dennis at Fury […]
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Last week, the only pro debut I was interested in was Yannick Goitom. A fight he won dominantly, and looks as if he’s someone to watch for. This week is a big one for debuts and is definitely one worth writing about. Welterweight, Alexis Nicolas – Ares FC 40/Friday Alexis Nicolas is a French
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Weight Class: Bantamweight Record: 4-0 Age: 25 Height: 5’9” Born In: Russia (Represents Russia and Tajikistan) Training Out Of: N/A Combined Opponent Records (at the time they fought): 8-8 Key Wins: N/A After starting his pro career off with four finishes, Anushevron Tukhtaev returns this weekend for the first time since late 2024 to
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In honor of RIZIN Landmark 13 in Fukuoka, it only felt right to share the first RIZIN-based article in MMA Prospect Vault history. While these lists are always subject to change, the fighters in this piece stood out to me as both rising and current stars of the promotion. As my first time covering RIZIN,
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WOW FC (Way of Warrior FC) has quickly established itself as one of the most important MMA promotions in Spain. Over the years, WOW FC has built a reputation for hosting well-produced events and competitive matchups, attracting both Spanish prospects and international talent. The promotion also benefits from the involvement of major figures in
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Bursting onto the ONE Championship scene at just 19, Russian-born Dzhabir Dzhabrailov represents Turkey. He has quickly won over MMA fans with his explosive, aggressive style. Dzhabrailov began his pro career at 18 in Turkey. In under three years, he compiled a 6-0 record and is now closing in on a ONE Championship title fight.
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She’s Next – WMMA Weekly Preview Each week, I’ll highlight one women’s prospect on my radar and in action in the upcoming days Millie Eriksson Record: 3-0 Weight Class: Flyweight Age: 25 years old Training: Västerås Fight Club Combined opponents’ record: 14-7 Born on May 7, 2000, Millie Eriksson grew up in Sweden
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The month of March had a number of prospects who absolutely should be on the UFC’s radar, and from historic events to back-to-back cards, this was one of the most difficult lists to cut down to just five fighters. Here are five prospects who can instantly impact their weight class and should be signed by
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With many high-level organizations, including the UFC and the PFL, hosting more and more events, and with talents performing at the highest level, Europe is establishing itself as one of the centers of global MMA. In addition to these fighters already at the top, a new generation from the continent is emerging. Every month, I
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Weight Class: Featherweight Record: 6-0 Age: 25 Height: 5’10” Born In: USA Training Out Of: Red Hawk Academy/The MMA Lab Combined Opponent Records (at the time they fought): 10-4 Key Wins: N/A Boasting a 100% finishing rate, featherweight prospect Ezra Elliott will compete for the seventh time in less than two years when he
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