Eternal MMA returns to Geelong for the second time in 2026, and this time they’re bringing a title fight with them. A Welterweight championship bout headlining in one of the competing fighters’ hometowns, a flyweight matchup that should be an outright war, and two top amateur prospects going at it in a 155-pound clash that […]
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It’s not typically ideal for the UFC to bring in a newcomer with just five pro fights, especially at lightweight where the talent pool is so deep. With Dorsainvil, he’s beaten two good guys in Dan Holt and Cedric Katambwa. He’s also displayed a bit of everything you want to see in a fighter on
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Tale of the Tape Jon Kunneman Joseph Kropschot Record 10-0 8-3 Age 27 31 Height 6’0″ 6’3″ Reach 77.2″ 79.0″ Hometown Conifer, CO Danville, CA Combined Opp. Record 57-40 44-46-1 Gym Tiger Beetle MMA Team Santos/Skrap Pack Championships Alaska Combat, NLC, APFC LFA Shawn Bitter- I can at least understand why Joseph Kropschot is
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Each month, the team will get together and pick an individual moment from the previous month that stood out for us. The only criteria is the moment had to happen in July, and it has to revolve around anything involving prospects. Shawn Bitter I wanna put my spotlight on who I believe had the
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While our site is primarily known for showcasing prospects of smaller organizations, we know we have readers who are both experts and merely prospect-curious. For those just beginning to dip their toe outside of the UFC and PFL/MVP, here is a list of must-watch fighters under major MMA banners around the globe. These fighters are
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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 we shine a light on prospects still in that phase. I’m looking at a few rising talents with five fights or fewer that are on my radar. These aren’t fighters
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Marina Spasić is a 32-year-old Serbian strawweight from Belgrade, nicknamed Maki Beki. She is set to make her UFC debut on August 1 in her hometown against Stephanie Luciano. Before mixed martial arts, she competed for years as a kickboxer on the Balkan K-1 circuit. Additionally, she competed on other regional shows, establishing herself on
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Hussein has been on the long road to the UFC. Before beginning his professional career, he built his reputation as an amateur, going 8-0 while becoming both an IMMAF World and European champion. His résumé as an amateur and pro didn’t feature many opponents I’d consider high-level. However, his last two performances were major statements.
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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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