Flyweight Abdurakhman Nasrutdinov, 5-1, Swedish Abdurakhman Nasrutdinov made a promising debut in 2021 and was considered one of the European flyweight prospects to watch. After a solid amateur career (4–1), he made a strong first professional impression at FCR 8 by dominating and knocking out Ashley Livingston. His aggressiveness on the feet, combined […]
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To wrap up our series on prospects the UFC should sign in 2026, I decided to combine the organization’s three women’s divisions to present a top 20 ranking regardless of weight classes. As a result, strawweights receive a significant amount of attention in this list because it’s probably the most stacked WMMA division now outside
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Personally, the flyweight division is my favorite weightclass in MMA. In terms of skillset, the division is mostly high-level athletes. With the heavyweight and light-heavyweight fighters, having knockout power and athleticism is usually enough to succeed. At 125, even the guys at the bottom of the division are still super fast, explosive, athletic, and mainly
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We’re getting towards the end of our series of the top-10 UFC-ready prospects in each weight class. While there’s great talent everywhere, the bantamweight division may just be the most stacked worldwide. The UFC didn’t sign many top guys in 2025, and the available talent reflects that. Out of Prospect Vault’s top 25 prospects overall,
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Just five years after legalization, French MMA has evolved at a remarkable speed, establishing itself as a legitimate force on the global stage. The country now boasts several high-level UFC fighters who shone in 2025, alongside multiple domestic organizations that continue to grow and rank among Europe’s best. The prospect pipeline has kept pace.
Featherweight is a tricky division to pick prospects in. The UFC has already plucked many exciting prospects from the regionals over the last couple of years. They’ve signed notable fighters like Kevin Vallejos, Luke Riley, Austin Bashi, Kurtis Campbell, Tommy McMillen, Ramiro Jimenez, Marcio Barbosa, and Jose Delano, among others. However, despite all these signings,
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Identifying elite prospects is always a balancing act between what a fighter is now and what they could realistically become. My list blends current ability with projected upside, leaning towards fighters with higher long-term ceilings rather than those whose games may already be closer to fully realised. That said, upside alone is not enough. If
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Australia and New Zealand continue to churn out a remarkable depth of high-end MMA prospects. Even when narrowing the focus to fighters with five professional bouts or fewer, the technical sharpness, athleticism, and maturity on display across regional shows stand out. This isn’t merely a strong crop by local standards—it’s a group with legitimate international
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She’s Next – WMMA Weekly Preview Each week, I’ll highlight one women prospect on my radar and in action in the upcoming days Sani Brännfors Record: 1-0 Weight Class: Flyweight Age: 20 years old Training: Fight Ready for this fight Combined opponents record: 3-2 Sani Brännfors was born on February 4, 2005, in Finland. She
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As 2025 draws to a close, this article aims to encapsulate the year that was across Australian and New Zealand MMA. This marks the first instalment in a three-part series, beginning with my top ten amateur prospects from ANZ. Part two will focus on fighters with five professional bouts or fewer. The final piece ranks
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