Jonathan Kunneman (10-0) vs Joseph Kropschot (8-3) Kunneman comes in as a -450 favorite looking to bull rush with wild looping punches, scoop and slam, then either continue ground and pound from position or hunt an immediate arm-triangle. The undefeated record looks great on paper, but it’s been built largely against overmatched competition out […]
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Tale of the Tape Jon Kunneman Joseph Kropschot Record 10-0 8-3 Age 27 31 Height 6’0″ 6’3″ Reach 77.2″ 79.0″ Hometown Conifer, CO Danville, CA Combined Opp. Record 57-40 44-46-1 Gym Tiger Beetle MMA Team Santos/Skrap Pack Championships Alaska Combat, NLC, APFC LFA Shawn Bitter- I can at least understand why Joseph Kropschot is
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Each month, the team will get together and pick an individual moment from the previous month that stood out for us. The only criteria is the moment had to happen in July, and it has to revolve around anything involving prospects. Shawn Bitter I wanna put my spotlight on who I believe had the
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While our site is primarily known for showcasing prospects of smaller organizations, we know we have readers who are both experts and merely prospect-curious. For those just beginning to dip their toe outside of the UFC and PFL/MVP, here is a list of must-watch fighters under major MMA banners around the globe. These fighters are
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Every fighter starts somewhere. Before the hype, before the Contender Series, before the UFC call — there’s the grind. Before They Blow Up is where we shine a light on prospects still in that phase. I’m looking at a few rising talents with five fights or fewer that are on my radar. These aren’t fighters
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After a rough year inside the cage last year, this Saturday at Eternal MMA 108, Tasar “The Machine” Malone will look to grab his second win of 2026. The 29-year-old takes on Eternal vet Justin Van Heerden in a rematch, as Malone looks to get revenge for the loss Van Heerden gave him just under
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Samourai MMA 20 – Who to Watch Samourai MMA returns with its 20th event. It brings together some of Quebec’s most promising prospects and established regional names. The promotion continues to serve as a proving ground for Canadian talent. This card features undefeated fighters, rising contenders, and key matchups that could shape the future
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LFA 238 is back in Brazil this Friday with a banger of a card. They are in Brasília, DF, Brazil, at the Ginásio Nilson Nelson venue for a 14-fight card. No title bouts, but twelve undefeated fighters. Let’s hope LFA actually airs all their fights because all these fights deserve it. Here are the prospects
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Marina Spasić is a 32-year-old Serbian strawweight from Belgrade, nicknamed Maki Beki. She is set to make her UFC debut on August 1 in her hometown against Stephanie Luciano. Before mixed martial arts, she competed for years as a kickboxer on the Balkan K-1 circuit. Additionally, she competed on other regional shows, establishing herself on
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For the last five years, Vlaso Čepo has been a main card mainstay for the Czech-Slovak-based organization Oktagon. It’s one of the premier fighting destinations in Europe. Now, due to a combination of his fan-friendly style and the UFC coming to his home country of Serbia, Čepo has gotten the call to debut on the
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