Hudson Gelfand

Former HEX Fight Series & Path to HEX Matchmaker who specializes in the modern Australian MMA scene

Eternal 104 – Card Preview & Fighters to Watch

Eternal 104 is shaping up to be a big event for Australian MMA. The 145-lb title will be contested for the first time in over a year, even if it’s only for interim gold while Seb Szalay figures out his next move after the Road to UFC Tournament. The card also features a number of […]

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Shuriken 23 – Fighters to Watch

  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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Eternal 102 Results: Full Card Breakdown & Next Fights to Make

  Eternal 102 delivered a stacked night of action featuring multiple championship bouts and several breakout performances on the Australian regional scene. Below is a full fight-by-fight breakdown of Eternal 102, including results, performance analysis, and the next fights to make for every key contender.     Darcy Vendy (9-3) def. ‘Chili’ Kancharee (1-2) via

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Eternal 102: Full Card Breakdown

Eternal 102 shapes as one of the most important Australian MMA cards of the year, with UFC matchmakers in attendance and multiple title fights carrying global implications. From championship bouts to sleeper matchups with major upside, here’s a full fight-by-fight breakdown of the entire card. Be sure to check out Eternal 102 on UFC Fight

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Top 10 MMA Prospects in Australia & New Zealand

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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Top 10 MMA Prospects With 5 or less Pro Fights in Australia & New Zealand

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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Top 10 Amateur MMA Prospects in Australia & New Zealand

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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10 Light-heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2026

In the heavier weightclasses, you don’t have to prove as much to get looked at by a bigger promotion. The fact is, the level of competition outside the UFC at 205 isn’t great. That’s why the better prospects in this division are young pros. It doesn’t take long until these guys get noticed and snatched

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