Topuria’s Vision, Ronaldo’s Backing: The Making of Europe’s Next MMA Powerhouse

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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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Before They Blow Up Vol. 2 – Rising MMA Prospects

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Every fighter starts somewhere. Before the hype, before the Contender Series, before the UFC call — there’s the early grind. Before They Blow Up is my way of spotlighting prospects still in that stage.   In this second edition, I’m looking at a few rising talents with five fights or fewer that are on my radar.

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Samurai Fight House 25: Who to Watch

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Samurai Fight House has risen to prominence since 2022 as Argentina’s top MMA promotion. Notable alumni include UFC fighters Kevin Vallejos, Esteban Ribovics, Francisco Prado, and Ailín Pérez. Also, plenty of other talents that competed for DWCS and ONE. As a promotion, they tend to build their prospects slowly. They can be prone to can-crush

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From IMMAF to LFA: The Rapid Development of Alvi Dasuyev

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From IMMAF to LFA: The Rapid Development of Alvi Dasuyev   Alvi Dasuyev Welterweight Age: 23 Fighting out of: Belgium Record: 7-0-0   Alvi “The Spartan” Dasuyev, a former Belgian IMMAF rep, turned pro in May 2024. He’s been making noise ever since. With a 17-3 amateur record and national titles, he entered the pro

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FNC 25 – Who to watch

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Fight Nation Championship 25   Lightweight, Marko Bojković (8-1): Bojković was widely viewed as a top-five prospect at the beginning of the year. With a UFC opportunity seemingly within reach, he ran into Milos Janicic—who punished him and forced a second-round stoppage. Still, Bojković is only 24, and setbacks like that are often necessary for

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Standouts of the 2025 IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi

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Standouts of the 2025 IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi   Tbilisi hosted the 2025 IMMAF World Championships, turning the Georgian capital into the center of the amateur MMA world for six days. Fighters from around the globe filled the city’s arena, each chasing a world title and a chance to prove they belong among the

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