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 @mmawizzard shines a light on prospects still in that phase. This time, the spotlight shifts, and I’ll be the one doing it — Cangrejo Ruiz. In this fourth edition, […]
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January kicked off a loaded month of top prospects in action, with a big number of regional promotions looking to start the year off right. This list was tough to make, with many of our top 25 prospects fighting this month. However, some performances stood out above others and put some big names in the
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Fully into the LFA on the Vice era, we see the middleweight title as the headline. This Friday, we are in Clarksville, Tennessee, for the numbered 226 event. The card sees an important main event headliner and a mix of other prospects from multiple weightclasses. Middleweight, David Allakhverdiev (7-0) Vs. Joseph Kropschot (7-3)
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CFFC 150 hits Philadelphia loaded with bad intentions. This card is stacked with finishers, title fights, and undefeated prospects who don’t get paid by the hour. From global talent chasing UFC dreams to rising Americans defending their ground on home soil, expect relentless pressure, early violence, and performances that demand attention. Busurman Zhumagul 4-0-0,
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Black Combat 16: Exodus ends the month of January with their biggest event in company history. The card will host 14-fights and five of them will be title bouts. Let’s get started with who I believe you should be watching for. The event has a banger of a main event lined up for us
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Eternal 102 shapes as one of the most important Australian MMA cards of the year, with UFC matchmakers in attendance and multiple title fights carrying global implications. From championship bouts to sleeper matchups with major upside, here’s a full fight-by-fight breakdown of the entire card. Be sure to check out Eternal 102 on UFC Fight
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For over a decade, Tuff-N-Uff has been a staple for the American regional scene. Given the privileged location of Nevada where it runs, many former prospects have fought in this company. Here are the most relevant ones for their next event. Tyshawn Williams Tyshawn Williams has quietly built one of the more intriguing
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LFA is entering a massive year for the promotion, and a new streaming deal with Vice TV is making headlines. Departing from Fight Pass has been a controversial move, but it could prove to be a pivotal point in the future of the promotion and how it delivers its content to fans. LFA 224 marks
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As one of the most reliable pipelines to the UFC, Fury FC once again delivers a card loaded with high-level prospects and meaningful matchups. Fury FC 113 features a vacant flyweight championship fight alongside key appearances from Contender Series veterans and decorated amateurs, making this event a critical measuring stick for fighters aiming to take
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Before we begin, a few guidelines are worth noting. Not every country will be represented. MMA is still a developing sport in many regions, and limited infrastructure and opportunities mean some nations simply don’t have a deep prospect pool yet. As a result, several countries are intentionally left out. This list is focused on
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