Poland has become one of Europe’s most reliable producers of MMA talent. While many of the country’s biggest names have come through its leading promotion, Damian Rzepecki took a different route. He didn’t emerge from KSW’s spotlight or one of Poland’s marquee gyms. Instead, he built his career in FEN. Moreover, he put together one […]
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Bantamweight – Asaf Chopurov (10-0) Chopurov is not just the best bantamweight prospect in the world; he’s the best period. He’s our #1 prospect here at the Prospect Vault. Chopurov is the UAE Warriors bantamweight champion, and this will be his second title defense. It’s a travesty that he has to even defend it.
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In typical UFC fashion, lately they add another fight the week of fight week. Many of them have been prospect vs prospect fights. In all honestly they’ve been booking better Contender Series fights in the UFC than the actual Contender Series this season. Damien Anderson is our #19-ranked prospect worldwide. Ezra Elliott is a top
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After winning his first belt as a professional last year, 22-year-old Demitri “Mowgli” Morales gets back in the cage on Friday for his first bout of 2026. Morales will be fighting in his home state of Idaho at Front Street Fights 36. He will face the experienced Stephen Stirewalt. Having trained under former UFC
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Looking back at the new hires at heavyweights, both on the main UFC roster and the Contender Series, one name that people in our comments kept asking about was “The Hammer” RJ Harris. Strong off two finishes in front of regional MMA enthusiasts on the LFA stage, Harris was viewed as a shoo-in for the
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It may seem too soon for Garza to make a run in the UFC. While I agree this is an uphill battle, I think the signing makes a lot of sense. Some will say it’s too early, but Josh Van had a similar record and career before joining the UFC. Now, Van is the flyweight
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For most fighters, the road to MMA begins with a single moment. For Brazilian standout Rafael Barbosa, it started with getting beaten up. While training karate at just 14 years old, Barbosa’s gym also offered MMA classes. Curious to test himself, he began attending a notoriously difficult training session known simply as “War.” Every
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European MMA continues to establish itself as the second major hub of the sport worldwide. In the Balkans, FNC is gaining momentum, while in France, Hexagone MMA and Ares FC continue to strengthen their position. In Spain, WOW FC has emerged as the new promotion to watch. The UFC has recognized this potential and
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Brazilian MMA is booming with multiple local promotions happening weekly. The talent pool is so deep that it’s easy to overlook fighters. Here I’ll give a spotlight on all the Brazilian prospects I feel are worth watching this week. Jungle Fight 152 -Friday Flyweight, Vívian “9 Caudas” Nepomuceno (4-0): Here I am writing
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Delphine Benouaich, France, 7-2 Pros: -Nasty clinch knees -Good cardio -Throws in volume -Solid clinch work -Good bodywork/body-head -Durable/Good chin Cons: -Lacks head movement -Advances in straight lines -TDD needs work Benouaich has been a freight train over the last few years. By that, I mean her activity level, fighting ten times
