Before we get into the list, I’ll answer some possible questions before even asked. No, leaving Gable Steveson off wasn’t an oversight. I’m fully aware of his athletic upside and elite wrestling credentials. What I’m even more aware of, though, is how inexperienced he is inside the cage. Yes, it’s heavyweight, and yes, the division […]
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Last week, to me, there weren’t any pro debuts worth talking about. This week is much different, with five prospects leaping the amateur ranks to the pros that I believe you should be keeping tabs on. Bantamweight – Allan Landouzy Allan Landouzy is one of the more accomplished European amateurs to make the
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Training out of Aegis MMA and Niagara Top Team, Bobby Poulter has made waves on the Canadian scene. After a 4-1 start to his career, Poulter was KO’d in 32 seconds by regional vet Josh Jackson. Since then, Poulter has won five straight, finishing his last four opponents. He attributes his turnaround to “going back
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Shuriken is back with it’s 23rd edition boasting some fun prospects and fights to break down. Below I’ve highlighted my favourite fighters on the card that I think at least warrant monitoring as they progress through their careers. Checkout the action this Saturday, March 7th from 12am PST/3am ET live on UFC Fight
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Zé Machado Age: 26 Lightweight Fighting out of: Samouco, Portugal Academia Unlimited With Portugal already having talent across major promotions, notably Manel Kape in the UFC and Gustavo Oliveira in the PFL, there is another Portuguese prospect making waves on the regional scene. Zé Machado first put himself on the map in IMMAFs, where
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When thinking about the British regional MMA scene, the first promotion that usually comes to mind is Cage Warriors. However, the second most prominent organization in the British Isles, Full Contact Contender, is increasingly making a name for itself thanks to the quality of its prospects. Since 2023, FCC events have been broadcast on the
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Shane “Hollywood” Collins Age: 25 Featherweight Fighting out of: Los Angeles, California Cobra Team MMA After making quick work of a short-notice opponent in January, Shane “Hollywood” Collins is back in the octagon for one of his toughest challenges to date. For Collins, this upcoming matchup marks his second fight under the 559 Fights
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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 Summer Onley Record: 5-0 Weight Class: Bantamweight Age: 31 years old Training: Ronin Mixed Martial Arts Combined opponents’ record: 15-3 Summer Onley made a name for herself on the UK
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