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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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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Longtime Japanese promotion Pancrase is back for its last event of the year. Pancrase 360 is headlined by Road to UFC alum Shogo Sato against Bellator/PFL vet Goiti Yamauchi. Neither are prospects, but look for the UFC to sign Yamauchi if he can claim the title here. The UFC has signed a lot of ex-Bellator
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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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Three Quebec MMA Fighters to Watch in 2026 Over the past few years, Quebec MMA has experienced a true resurgence. After an initial generation of pioneers, the new talent pool continues to grow. Growing in both depth and credibility, driven by a wave of fighters ready to break through. While several veterans have already
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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,
