Ansar Khamzaev
20 years old – Russia – LFA – 5-0
I might be getting ahead of myself with this one. However, Khamzaev has already shown such a high level that it’s not unreasonable to think the 20-year-old could be in the UFC by the end of 2026.
He’s one of the Kill Cliff Russians and probably the most promising of the bunch. Despite his youth and lack of experience, he’s already shown that he’s got really good all-around skills. Seemingly, he’s equally adept at striking and grappling.
If he can step up his level of competition in the first half of the year and continue to show he’s as good as I believe, a Contender Series opportunity in late 2026 could be on the table for Khamzaev.