Nicholas Holt

10 Welterweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2026

If there’s one division where the next generation is knocking the loudest, it’s welterweight. Across the globe, 170-pounds is stacked with young, high level prospects who look capable of competing in the UFC today. With 2026 approaching, these ten fighters stand out as the most polished, dangerous, and ready names outside the promotion.   Before […]

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Amateur Prospect of the Month: December

Amateur Prospect of the Month: December   Stephen Clancy Featherweight Age: 19 Fighting out of: Barrhead, Scotland Record: 9-0-0   At only 19 years old, Scotland’s Stephen Clancy is racking up experience and taking out opponents on an impressive, undefeated run. Training at Higher Level Martial Arts, Stephen is following in the footsteps of his

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WOW 25 Preview

Madrid Hosts Pivotal WOW 25 as Champions Look to Cement Their Reign   On December 13th, WOW FC returns to Madrid for its 25th event. The Event delivers a lineup that blends championship stakes with can’t-miss prospect matchups. WOW FC 25 offers a rare combination of elite talent and high-risk, high-reward matchmaking that promises to

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Topuria’s Vision, Ronaldo’s Backing: The Making of Europe’s Next MMA Powerhouse

Topuria’s Vision, Ronaldo’s Backing: The Making of Europe’s Next MMA Powerhouse   When Way of Warrior Fighting Championship debuted in 2019, few expected what came next. Today, WOW FC is packing arenas across Spain under the leadership of UFC champion Ilia Topuria. The promotion recently made headlines with an investment from soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

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From IMMAF to LFA: The Rapid Development of Alvi Dasuyev

From IMMAF to LFA: The Rapid Development of Alvi Dasuyev   Alvi Dasuyev Welterweight Age: 23 Fighting out of: Belgium Record: 7-0-0   Alvi “The Spartan” Dasuyev, a former Belgian IMMAF rep, turned pro in May 2024. He’s been making noise ever since. With a 17-3 amateur record and national titles, he entered the pro

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Standouts of the 2025 IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi

Standouts of the 2025 IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi   Tbilisi hosted the 2025 IMMAF World Championships, turning the Georgian capital into the center of the amateur MMA world for six days. Fighters from around the globe filled the city’s arena, each chasing a world title and a chance to prove they belong among the

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Amateur Fighter of the Month: November

.James Lledo Welterweight Age: 24 Fighting out of: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  Record: 8-1-0   As the leaves turned and temperatures dipped, one of amateur MMA’s hottest prospects only got warmer. James Lledo, a 24-year-old welterweight fighting out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, racked up two big wins in back-to-back months. First defending his 170 title at CFFC: NextGen

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Amateur Fighter of the Month: October

Amateur Prospect of the Month: October Sam Mednick Bantamweight Age: 22 Fighting out of: Portland, Oregon, USA Record: 7-1-0   Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Sam “Bing Bong” Mednick is one of the most compelling prospects on the amateur scene. Bantamweight is full of athletic talent, but 22-year-old Sam Mednick adds even more. He stands 5’6″

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