On Friday, June 12th, Hexagone MMA puts on a stacked card from top to bottom. In this article, I will break down the prospects and fights on this card that make it a must-watch! Bantamweight – Paul Denis Navero (3-0) One of the hottest prospects coming out of France right now is the […]
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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 Shawn Bitter shines a light on prospects still in that phase. This time, the spotlight shifts, and I’ll be the one doing it — Cangrejo Ruiz. I’m looking at
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Road To UFC Review | Season 5 Opening Rounds: Day 2 Road to UFC Day 2 is officially in the books, and as always, the tournament delivered a mix of standout performances, brutal finishes, and a few surprises along the way. Several prospects took a major step toward UFC contracts tonight, while others
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Strawweight Huaxiang Dong (14-3) vs. Bo Hyun Park (8-3) Huaxiang Dong Pros: -Good ground and pound -Submission threat -Good wrestling -Solid Jiu-Jitsu -Puts hands together well -Good kicks Cons: -Too patient at times Dong is back for another run in RTU after falling short the first time around. She arguably did enough to beat Ming
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Road to UFC Season 5 is backed by an improved roster of fighters. Before we move on, I will mention a few thoughts on the season. Of the 32 fighters on the roster, I view 20 as UFC-level. While they did an excellent job assembling the roster, they did a terrible job with the
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The UFC has done an excellent job in recent months rebuilding key parts of its roster by aggressively targeting high-level free agents. With Bellator no longer operating as a true standalone competitor, the PFL was unable to fully absorb its talent pool. As a result, the market quickly became saturated with experienced veterans, undefeated prospects,
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Whether you viewed MVP MMA 1 as a success or a failure, there’s no denying that plenty of eyes were on Netflix this past Saturday night. Now, the question becomes: what’s next? With a little creativity and imagination, I put together my fantasy booking for what I think a realistic MVP MMA 2 card could
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She’s Next – WMMA Weekly Preview Each week, I’ll highlight one women’s prospect on my radar and in action in the upcoming days  So Yul Kim Record: 9-1 Weight Class: Strawweight Age: 28 years old Training: MOB Training Center Combined opponents’ record: 39-38 So Yul Kim (김소율) is a South Korean women’s
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With a card headlined by names like Ronda Rousey, Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz, and Salahdine Parnasse, it’s difficult to draw attention away from the major stars at MVP MMA 1. Though beyond the headliners and familiar faces, the card also features several prospects looking to turn a massive platform into a career-changing moment. Here’s who
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She’s Next – WMMA Weekly Preview Each week, I’ll highlight one women’s prospect on my radar and in action in the upcoming days Wiktoria Czyżewska Record: 7-1 Weight Class: Bantamweight Age: 22 years old Training: BRAWLER Fight Club KoÅ„skie Combined opponents’ record: 38-28 At just 22 years old, Wiktoria Czyżewska has already become
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