Hussein has been on the long road to the UFC. Before beginning his professional career, he built his reputation as an amateur, going 8-0 while becoming both an IMMAF World and European champion. His résumé as an amateur and pro didn’t feature many opponents I’d consider high-level. However, his last two performances were major statements. […]
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Poland has become one of Europe’s most reliable producers of MMA talent. While many of the country’s biggest names have come through its leading promotion, Damian Rzepecki took a different route. He didn’t emerge from KSW’s spotlight or one of Poland’s marquee gyms. Instead, he built his career in FEN. Moreover, he put together one
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Bantamweight – Asaf Chopurov (10-0) Chopurov is not just the best bantamweight prospect in the world; he’s the best period. He’s our #1 prospect here at the Prospect Vault. Chopurov is the UAE Warriors bantamweight champion, and this will be his second title defense. It’s a travesty that he has to even defend it.
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Weight Class: Heavyweight Record: 3-0 Age: 25 Height: 6’1” Born In: Texas, USA Training Out Of: La Bodega Fitness & Fight Club and Minnesota Top Team Combined Opponent Records (at the time they fought): 4-3 Key Wins: N/A Today, we take a look at Ezayah Gomez, a promising heavyweight prospect training out of Minnesota
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Weight Class: Flyweight Record: 8-0 Age: 27 Height: 5’5” Born In: Peru Training Out Of: Team Bad Boy Combined Opponent Records (at the time they fought): 25-20 Key Wins: N/A MMA fans will be treated to an all-Peruvian matchup between undefeated flyweights this Wednesday when Nilson Rojas takes on his countryman Gonzalo Hanampa in
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In honor of a quality fight night in Oklahoma City, it feels like the perfect opportunity to take a look at the best young talent coming out of the home continent of Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Without further ado, here is a list of the Top 5 Best Prospects from Africa: Ken
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Weight Class: Bantamweight Record: 5-0 Age: 19 Height: 5’10” Born In: USA Training Out Of: Next Level Training Center & MMA Combined Opponent Records (at the time they fought): 9-23 Key Wins: N/A After starting his year off with a pair of first-round finishes, undefeated bantamweight Jay Alderete gets a major step up in
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After a very successful run in BJJ, “The Young Lion” Davi Cabral has transitioned over to MMA smoothly. Cabral competed earlier this year in a bout that lasted just 53 seconds. Now, he’s back in the cage this Saturday at Peak Fighting 53 to take on Perry Stargel. Outside of MMA, Cabral has been
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In typical UFC fashion, lately they add another fight the week of fight week. Many of them have been prospect vs prospect fights. In all honestly they’ve been booking better Contender Series fights in the UFC than the actual Contender Series this season. Damien Anderson is our #19-ranked prospect worldwide. Ezra Elliott is a top
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After winning his first belt as a professional last year, 22-year-old Demitri “Mowgli” Morales gets back in the cage on Friday for his first bout of 2026. Morales will be fighting in his home state of Idaho at Front Street Fights 36. He will face the experienced Stephen Stirewalt. Having trained under former UFC
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