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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Abe “The Killer” Alsaghir Lightweight Age: 24 Fighting out of: Dearborn, Michigan, USA Born: Lebanon Record: 8-0-0 Abe Alsaghir has been smashing guys left and right on Michigan’s regional scene. Currently on a 14-fight win streak, it’s about time “The Killer” gets some recognition. Unbeaten through his eight fights, Alsaghir has made quick work
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Lightweight is widely viewed as the sport’s deepest division, making the regional scene essential to follow. Here are my top 10 lightweights who should be signed in 2026. Before we get to the lightweights, check out our list we done so far on Heavyweight, Light-heavyweight, Middleweight, and Welterweight. Ramazan Gitinov (6-0) Widely
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With this past week delivering some of the most talented competitors in one weekend across the globe, it only felt right to pick out some standout prospects from this past week in MMA. Dzhamaludin Aliev (11-0) | 26 years old | Bantamweight Aliev improved to 11-0 at Core FC 2 with his third win of
The UFC’s middleweight division has produced some of the most successful champions in the promotion’s history, but it’s no secret that the weight class doesn’t have quite the same depth as the lighter divisions in MMA. There are a number of promising middleweight prospects (under age 30) that aren’t locked in with other major promotions
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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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She’s Next – WMMA Weekly Preview Each week, I’ll highlight one women prospect on my radar and in action in the upcoming days. Emily “Galega” Martins Record: 4-1 Weight Class: Bantamweight Age: 21 years old Training: American Top Team Combined opponents record: 10-6 Emily Martins is a rising Brazilian bantamweight representing the famed American Top
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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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Weight Class: Flyweight Record: 10-1 Age: 22 Height: 5’2″ Born in: Brazil Training out of: Jacaré Fight Team/Nova União Combined Opponent’s Record (at the time they fought): 33-14 Key Wins: Francisco Flavio, Alisson Silva Flyweight prospect Paulo Victor extended his win streak to six fights when he claimed the Shooto Brasil super flyweight belt
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Fury FC 112 promises to be a pivotal night in the promotion’s history, with three title fights. From the return of unbeaten Mansher Khera to the rise of contenders like Anna Melisano and Jonathan Martin, the event features a compelling mix of surging prospects and tested champions. With gold on the line across three divisions,
