Artur Minev gets his opportunity at the big stage on short notice. He’s highly regarded by some, including us at the Prospect Vault. He ranks #23rd in our prospect rankings, which you can view here. Minev is 6-0 with five finishes coming in the first two rounds. Minev hails from Odesa, Ukraine, but relocated […]
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Hasanov isn’t the signing I wanted for the UFC Baku card, but it’s one I’m fine with. He’s a name I wasn’t expecting to hear sign with the UFC. He’s only 5-0, and although he went 3-0 in LFA, all of those fights were on the prelims. The Contender Series probably would’ve made more sense.
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Sweden isn’t typically thought of as a major producer for top MMA talent, but writing this piece gave me the opportunity to take a serious look at some names that I wasn’t already very familier with and introduce me to some very promising fighters. Allstars Training Center is unsurprisingly very well-represented, and I’m also excited
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Rodrigo Vera’s name was mentioned as part of the cast for season 34 of The Ultimate Fighter. The rumored list had two more fighters than usual, so those were most likely alternates. Honestly, they made the right call having Vera as an alternate because he wasn’t as talented as some of the other names rumored
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Featherweight, Oneal Thompson (Versus Fight Night 19, Saturday) Oneal Thompson is an emerging prospect from South Africa chasing big goals early in his career. He trains out of CIT MMA alongside notable fighters like Bokang Masunyane from ONE Championship and UFC bantamweight Cameron Saaiman. Thompson began competing at just 19 years old and
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UAE Warriors is back for a doubleheader this weekend. In the Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, you can watch the fights comfortably at home live on UFC Fight Pass. Between the two cards, there’s a slew of prospects you should be watching for. Here is who I think is worth watching.
South Africa’s own Zaakir Badat steps into the EFC cage this Thursday, as he looks to defend his welterweight belt for the third time. Since re-signing with EFC, Badat has been on a tear and will fight in his fourth consecutive main event. Standing at 5’9” and currently fighting at welterweight, Badat is a
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In the month of April, it was a low-key, strong month for prospects. Not an absurd amount of prospects, but the five you’ll read below are all I think can be fixtures in the UFC for many years. Give it a read and any feedback is welcome. Jovan Leka (13-2) – Heavyweight Spoiler
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Jono Micaleff (9-1) Welterweight – 27 Years Old – Combat1 MMA There are fighters who come into the sport with decades of preparation behind them, shaped by years of wrestling in school, competing in junior grappling circuits and working their way up through a carefully structured system. Jonathan Micallef is not one of
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With UFC Serbia officially announced for August 1st at the Belgrade Arena, there couldn’t be a better crop of talent to pick from. Serbian prospects may be in the best spot they’ve ever been, making the timing of this card impeccable. In nearly every weight class, there is a justifiable prospect that could sign with
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