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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With a new broadcast partner for the new year, LFA has a big year coming up. This list wasn’t made with the idea of getting all these prospects to the UFC this year (which they very well could). Instead, it aimed to highlight the depth of the LFA roster and how high the level of
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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Hexagone MMA 37 100K tournament Théo Ulrich (6-0) vs David Sipra (5-0) A pure striker’s clash in the lightweight tournament, and a potential war not to be missed. At 33 years old, the Hexagone tournament likely represents David Sipra’s biggest opportunity to make a statement in MMA. A former member of the
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Since the start of the year, French MMA has been moving at a slower pace. Fortunately, the domestic scene is about to pick up again with a new wave of events. This Friday, France’s leading organization, ARES, will host their first event of 2026 in Nice. ARES FC 37 features two title fights, the
559 Fights 120 delivers one of the most well-rounded regional cards of the year, blending championship experience, undefeated prospects, and fighters already hovering on the edge of the next level. From high-paced flyweight and featherweight clashes to a heavyweight rematch surrounded by controversy, this event is stacked with matchups that carry real implications beyond Friday
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With a 101-3 record across his amateur and pro career, 23-year-old Lucas Rafael is a walking highlight tape. His 5-0 record between MMA and Kickboxing in 2025 was capped off with his third straight knockout in MMA. This becomes more impressive when added to the WGP Kickboxing Tournament Championship he won in September. Rafael is
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Flyweight Abdurakhman Nasrutdinov, 5-1, Swedish Abdurakhman Nasrutdinov made a promising debut in 2021 and was considered one of the European flyweight prospects to watch. After a solid amateur career (4–1), he made a strong first professional impression at FCR 8 by dominating and knocking out Ashley Livingston. His aggressiveness on the feet, combined
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To wrap up our series on prospects the UFC should sign in 2026, I decided to combine the organization’s three women’s divisions to present a top 20 ranking regardless of weight classes. As a result, strawweights receive a significant amount of attention in this list because it’s probably the most stacked WMMA division now outside
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Personally, the flyweight division is my favorite weightclass in MMA. In terms of skillset, the division is mostly high-level athletes. With the heavyweight and light-heavyweight fighters, having knockout power and athleticism is usually enough to succeed. At 125, even the guys at the bottom of the division are still super fast, explosive, athletic, and mainly
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