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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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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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,
Madrid Hosts Pivotal WOW 25 as Champions Look to Cement Their Reign On December 13th, WOW FC returns to Madrid for its 25th event. The Event delivers a lineup that blends championship stakes with can’t-miss prospect matchups. WOW FC 25 offers a rare combination of elite talent and high-risk, high-reward matchmaking that promises to
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 Smilla “The Storm” Sundell Record: 0-0 (36-5 in Muai Thay) Weight Class: Bantamweight Age: 21 years old Training: Fairtex Pataya Combined opponents’ record: 0-0 This week, I’m taking a different route
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Isaac Thomson Featherweight 9-2 (4 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission) 23-years-old Five-foot-eleven, 72.5″ reach Training out of Team Alpha Male Thomson started in kickboxing and Muay Thai, going 8-0 and winning national titles in both, along with earning a black belt in karate. Before turning pro, he moved to the U.S. to sharpen his game with
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Gamid Khizriev has had a quiet rise, but it’s typical, given that many talented individuals are in Russia. His last name sounds familiar, and that’s because he’s the brother of PFL’s Timur Khizriev and UFC’s Aliaskhab Khizriev. At least of what’s available, Khizriev had an amateur record of 3-1. His loss came to a good
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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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