Nicholas Holt, Author at MMA Prospect Vault

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

Leave a Comment / Nicholas Holt / December 7, 2025

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

1 Comment / Nicholas Holt / November 26, 2025

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

9 Comments / Nicholas Holt / November 23, 2025

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

3 Comments / Nicholas Holt / November 11, 2025

.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

2 Comments / Nicholas Holt / November 2, 2025

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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Amateur Prospect of the Month: September

Leave a Comment / Nicholas Holt / October 20, 2025

Author – Nicholas Holt Sean ClaboughWelterweight | Age: 20 | Record: 7-0 | Fighting out of Tennessee, United States Sean Clabough, training out of Knoxville Martial Arts Academy, has built an impressive undefeated start to his amateur career. The 20-year-old welterweight sits at 7-0, with his opponents holding a combined record of 18-15 when they

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