UFC 287 is week away from highly anticipated matchup Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira. Counting down the days but don't be too impatient as PFL will definitely keep you occupied. Professional Fighters League 2023 season begins Saturday Night on ESPN +. Hope MMA viewers or sport viewers tune in to watch some great fighters from … Continue reading Watch ESPN for PFL Not UFC April 1st
True fan since Dana White Contender Series fight showing great skills against Mitch Raposo. Displayed masterful performance that made Dana White have no choice but to sign. Jake Hadley was a stock on London Stock Exchange I'll be investing thousands of dollars into his stock, Able to bet Jake Hadley on being UFC Flyweight Champion … Continue reading Jake Hadley’s UFC Sophomore Season
All eye on UFC 286 Main Event but look down below and you'll see some great fighters, potential UFC champions from the main card to the UFC fight pass prelims. UFC 286 card is a showcase for the upcoming United Kingdom UFC talent, couple UK champions following the lead of Leon Edwards. Laundry list of … Continue reading UFC 286 Showcasing the Future UK Talent
Slovakian fans will be cheering for Ludovit Klein back home but booed as he makes his entrance walks to the octagon. However, that won't disappoint the mentally strong Lightweight prospect. Aims to silence the hometown crowd with a unanimous win or KO against Leon Edwards main training partner... Jai Herbert. O2 arena crowd will do … Continue reading Ludovit Klein Aims to Silence the Hometown Crowd at UFC 286
Ukranian superhero, fighter on the battlefield returned to the ring to unify the Bellator Welterweight title against great fighter Logan Storley. Successfully unified the titles. Displayed masterpiece performance, rightfully showing he's one of the best fighters in the world continuing his unbeaten streak of 27-0. " I think it was a really a master performance … Continue reading Amosov vs Jackson One of the Most Desired Unscheduled Fights
Ireland might have another future UFC champion in few years as Ian Garry continues to hone his skills gaining experience inside the cage. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpiNFWGD0W5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link UFC 285 fight against Song Kenan was a win in the direction for many reasons, first round got clipped but like all great fighters stayed composed. "I know the chin that … Continue reading Ian Garry Quick Turnaround to Miami
Saturday Night UFC 285 was the first time Shavkat Rakhmonov got to widen his name to larger audience. Taking advantage of the opportunity displaying his ELITE striking, conditioning, sambo skills against top ten Geoff Neal. Awarded fight of the night and letting his actions do the talking. Continuing to gain more followers with that great … Continue reading Time for Shavkat Rakhmonov to Fight the Best of the Best
Brazil always will breed future UFC, Bellator, ONE CHAMPIONSHIP champions from the days of Vale Tudo, Pride to current UFC. Biggest nation in South America will be neck and neck with United States and Russia with the best fighters. 2023 Brazilian Prospects potentially can sign with UFC, Bellator right now and make straight impact with … Continue reading Brazil’s Top Ten Prospects to Watch 2023
Bellator's roster best it's ever been, Signing free agents while building for the future. Future in great hands with potential champions, title challengers, main event stars. Deep list of talented fighters that will compete at a high level for several years. 1. Mansour Barnaoui Highly touted MMA free agent signed with Bellator in 2022, Great … Continue reading Bellator 2023 Prospects to Watch
UFC roster is so deep with young hungry lions and lionesses hungry to make a splash in 2023. Aiming for top 15 rankings, top five years. Becoming rising stars in there division. Deep roster but selected ten prospects to watch in 2023, However my list can be top 25 but that would be too long. … Continue reading UFC 2023 Prospects to Watch Top Ten
Johnny Eblen earned my respect defeating Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290, Defending his Bellator Middleweight Title for the first time. Great overall performance lost first round, but the later rounds showed why he's a champion with takedowns one after another. Fourth and fifth round showed off his Missouri University wrestling with his great wrestling takedowns … Continue reading Johnny Eblen Became My Favorite Fighter at Bellator 290
Bellator 290 GREAT card beginning to end extremely excited for this event. Fedor last fight. Middleweight title fight on the line. Many many fights below to watch.
Number one talent pool in the world has a country filled with world class talent fighting for ACA. Eagle Fighting Championship, AMC Fight Nights, Brave CF. M-1 Global. Incredible talent from Dagestan, Stary Oskol, Yekaterinburg, and all over Russia. I can write a list of top 50 Russian prospects and continue to search for fighters … Continue reading Russia’s Top Ten Prospects 2023
UFC 283 was a great card beginning to end with Brazil's next generation of talent showing their skills the world. Brazil Heavyweight, Jailton Almeida impressed me a lot with a dominant victory against Shamil Abdurakhimov. Manhandled former combat sambo champion for two rounds in impressive fashion. Jailton Almeida weighed 238 pounds compared to Shamil's 260 … Continue reading Jailton Almeida UFC’s Next Heavyweight Contender
UFC 283 Main Card is stacked with incredible title fights, Intriguing storylines. Making sure I drink couple cups of coffee to stay up and watch till 12-1 AM because I'll be on the couch watching the UFC prelims start to finish because there some great fighters on this card from rising UFC fighters, Dana White … Continue reading Upcoming Brazilians Showcase Skills on UFC 283 prelims
Umar Nurmagomedov continuing to show greatness by pacing the first round but finishing Raoni Barcelos in the last minute. Kick to the body than left hook to the chin lead to deadly KO. https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1614417880153747461 Making easy work of a tough All-Around fighter, Time for Umar to earn top 15 Bantamweights and climb up Bantamweight division … Continue reading Umar Nurmagomedov Title Challenger End of 2023
Nassourdine Imavov Breakout Performance First spotlight fight for #12 UFC Middleweight, UFC matchmakers Shelby & Maynard testing the rising middleweight against top middleweight Sean Strickland. Potential breakout performance display martial arts masterclass!! Nassourdine Imavov finishes Strickland in first or second round UFC definitely will build his name going forward as UFC Middleweight division needs influx … Continue reading Potential Title Challengers on First UFC Main Card of 2023
1. Levi Mowles Ranked #15 on my pound for pound prospect list #1 United States prospect for 2023. One of the best Bantamweight fighters outside of UFC, Bellator has great accomplishments for a regional fighter. Former CFFC Bantamweight Champion, Atlas Fight Bantamweight Champion. Fought for Legacy Fighting Alliance, Cage Fury Fighting Championship & WXC. Currently … Continue reading US Prospects to Watch 2023
Dreams became reality on December 31st for first ever cross promotion event for two of the biggest promotions in the world. Historical event in the making, Bellator's five vs Rizin five. Important day in MMA history that I hope no one forgets. Fighters dreams to fight at the Saitama Super Arena on December 31st and … Continue reading Bellator vs Rizin FF Cross Promotion Excitement
UFC Lightweight Division one of the best divisions in sort of disarray with Islam defending Lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski, "Older" fighters rejecting fights from "Rising" Lightweights because of the lack of name value. New breed of Lightweights hungry to fight the former champions to become title challengers in 2023. However division must move on, … Continue reading State of the UFC Lightweight Division & Potential Matchups
1. Roberto De Souza Bellator vs Rizin World class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu player transferred his grappling success to the Rizin ring. Defeating bunch of tough Japanese fighters before dethroning Tofiq Musayev for the Rizin Lightweight title. Dominating & finishing fighters with his lethal Jiu-Jitsu game in the first round. After title win defeated Yusuke Yachi … Continue reading December 2022 Top Prospects to Watch
Bellator headlining fighters cooking up there intensity last few weeks on Weighing In Podcast, Ariel Helwani show, Morning Kombat and on social media. Awaitment is finally over as on Friday night they'll finally thrown down in highly anticipated Bantamweight clash. Raufeon Stots Interim Bellator Bantamweight Champion, More complete All-Around fighter, Main training partner of Sergio … Continue reading Anticipation for Bellator 289 is Finally Over
Francis Marshall jumped on the scene for me when fighting on the Dana White Contender Series, Impressed Daja White, Shelby, Maynard and many fans. Enjoyed watching his all-around skills, Constant pressure. Fighting hard on the ground, On his feet. Absorbing hard shots against a tough talented opponent Connor Matthews. Marshall vs Matthews could've been a … Continue reading Francis Marshall #1 Prospect to Watch at UFC Orlando
One Championship KILLING the One Prime Video broadcasted events, Stacking cards with the best fighters from MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Grappling. One Prime Video 5 exciting card to sat the least with the Dutch Double Champ defending his Light Heavyweight title against Russian Heavyweight Champion dropping down to Light Heavyweight. #1 Prospect in the … Continue reading De Ridder Defends Light Heavyweight Title & Soldic Exciting Debut One Prime Video 5
Christian Lee vs Saygid Izagakhmaev Lightweight Title One Championship superstar moved up to Welterweight defeating Kiamrian Abbasov for the Welterweight Title. Christian Lee ground & pound finish in the 4th round. Growing into his body, Looked strong but can tell he was gassed post first round as he wasn't used the extra weight. However bit … Continue reading Post Fight Weekends Fight Ideas to UFC, Bellator & One
Bellator definitely has strong Russian contacts signing top of the food chain Russian fighters from Fedor's Camp, Khabib's camp, Dagestan. Signing top prospects all MMA hardcore fans recognize, Stealing them away from rival promotions. Russian fighters listed below easily can beat UFC fighters right now, Usman Nurmagomedov is next Bellator star. Usman Nurmagomedov Khabib's nephew … Continue reading Bellator 288 All About Russian Domination
Christian Leroy Duncan Cage Warriors headlining fighter defending his Cage Warriors Middleweight title for first time. Cage Warriors champion next swarm of English fighters to sign with UFC. #1 England Middleweight prospect most likely continue his undefeated record against lesser Bulgarian fighter Dimitrov. Finishing the Bulgarian fighter early rounds, Since his IMMAF days was considered … Continue reading November 2022 Part 2 MMA Prospects to Watch
November is a talented filled month of future UFC/Bellator/One Championship fighters all over the world. Looking forward to watching these regional promotions showcase their talented fighters on UFC Fight Pass and Youtube. Exciting month from first week of November to last week of November. Watching promotions from Legacy Fighting Alliance, Cage Warriors, KSW, ACA to … Continue reading November 2022 MMA Prospects to Watch
Arnold Allen earned himself his first UFC headlining event after all these years, UFC testing his "viewership potential" Championship potential against #5 Calvin Kattar. MUST take advantage of the headlining time slot and bring best fight of his life to move right up the ladder. "Everyone when they get to the UFC wants to be … Continue reading Arnold Allen Must Showcase His Championship Skills Against Kattar
Bellator signed one of their biggest free agents Summer of 2022, Surprising signing say the least didn't expect one of the best Lightweight fighters outside of the UFC to sign with Bellator. However I was begging Bellator to sign Mansour Barnoui as he'd make impact right away, Great addition to Bellator Lightweight roster. "I loved … Continue reading Bellator Returns to Milan with Exciting Bellator Headlining Debut
Sean Brady earned his first loss in UFC career, Losing to Belal Muhammad. Predicted Brady to remain victorious but Belal Muhammad surprised me with pace, striking, defending takedowns. Watching Belal Muhammad vs Brady seems Muhammad step ahead on everything, Second gear while Brady most likely felt the pressure of fighting in Dubai, Facing top five … Continue reading Sean Brady Loss is Learning Experience Guarantee Bounce Back
Patricio "Pitbull" Friere continues to amaze myself and many other fans. Amazing Featherweight talent at 35 years old dominated 29 year old Adam Borics. Thoughts creeping into my mind Borics riding high on four fight winning streak that he can pull off the upset and become new Bellator Featherweight Champion. Pitbull persistently displayed at Bellator … Continue reading Post Win Thoughts on Patricio Pitbull Defeating Adam Borics
"The Spaniard" Juan Archuleta tested against the Peruvian Enrique Barzola in a three round battle. Some people were counting him out but proved people wrong staying strong in the third round. Winning by unanimous decision. #3 Bantamweight ranking remains and potentially replacing Magomedov's Semi Finals Grand Prix spot at Bellator 289. Ready as ever for … Continue reading Juan Archuleta Potential Replacement for Magomedov
Pico's Resurgence Aaron Pico since the switch to JacksonWink Academy radically changed from prospect bust to next generation of Bellator fighters. Six fight winning fight streak proved the doubters wrong by dominating quality prospects. Pico was on another level compared to his opponents. Sending John De Jesus to next dimension, https://twitter.com/MonsterEnergy/status/1327295580482146304?cxt=HHwWgMCsqYqTwOskAAAA https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1403528427890786305 Pico biggest win … Continue reading Aaron Pico Shows Featherweight Greatness at Bellator 286
Angela Lee vs Xiong Jing Nan Great Two Fights Battle of the Pound for Pound One Championship MMA Queens is a trilogy fight, Grudge Match for the One Championship Strawweight Title. First two fights were intense fast pace fights, Down to the wire. Finishing wins under two minutes fifth round. Second fight considered one of … Continue reading Grudge Match of the One Championship Queens One Prime Video 2
Dana White Contender Series Season 6 was talent rich filled with future title contenders, Potential champions, UFC stars and fighters with long term UFC careers. Fighter stood out to me throughout Season 6 was Francis Marshall. Blown away by this 23 year old kids' performance. Odds are you'll get signed with impressive KO but no, … Continue reading Francis Marshall Season 6 MVP
Craziest Combat Sport fans are located in Dublin, Hearing the die hard Irish fans roaring from the nosebleeds to last row. Bellator loves returning to Dublin because of the amazing atmosphere, 3 Arena will be rockin as they cheer on there Irish fighters. Peter Queally Bellator 285 Main Event is Co-Headlined by SBG Ireland fighter … Continue reading SBG Ireland Showcase Bellator 285
Returning from fighting inside the pocket three round war to Adam Borics at Bellator 276 is looking to bounce back into the win column with facing #5 Featherweight Pedro Carvalho https://twitter.com/bellatormma/status/1502860213753454594?lang=en Top Three Bellator Featherweight ranked desiring another title shot after the incredible fast paced fight with Borics. Understanding he lost but fight could've went … Continue reading Bounce Back Win for Mads Burnell Bellator 285
Joseph Pfyer Dana White Contender Series second round knockout star, Already jumping into the Main Card in his UFC debut against Alen Amedovski. Dana White and his team properly guiding Contender Series with "Championship" potential instead of wild matchups right away. Definitely will guide Joseph Pfyer properly as fans fell in love with him right … Continue reading Four UFC Prospects to Watch Sandhagen vs Song Fight Night
UFC 279 last few days has been wildly insane with the backstage conflicts, Chimaev unexpectedly missing weight by seven pounds. The show must go on,,, Dana White greatest promoter of all time for a reason because of the unexpected last minute events. Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson NEW UFC 279 Main Event. Chimaev vs Holland … Continue reading Time for Holland to Steal the UFC 279 Spotlight
Nathan Ghareeb CES 70 Fighting for the CES Featherweight Title is the New England Featherweight prospect. Born in Massachusetts but traveled down to Fighting Arts Academy to get the best training in his opinion. "As a senior, he finished third at the 2012 Division 3 Western Massachusetts championships and fourth at the Division 3 state … Continue reading Sleeper MMA Prospects to Watch September 2022
Bunch talented prospects fighting on regional promotions all over the world. Fighting on UFC Fight Pass contracted promotions. Mitch Raposo Former Ultimate Fight contestant lit up viewers eyes with his all-around skills and star quality. Lost against Jake Hadley on the Dana White Contender Series. Now fighting for CES MMA, Competing for the CES Flyweight … Continue reading September 2022 Top MMA Prospects to Watch 2022
One Championship becoming the second best promotion because of there great promoting, Signing top free agents and Asia prospects from all over the world. One Championship X is one of the best MMA Events of 2022. Significant event August 26, First Amazon Broadcast event. Headlining fight is a Flyweight Title fight. Mighty Mouse vs Adriano … Continue reading One Prime Video Headliner is MMA Fighting at the Highest Level
Everyone is excited for UFC 278 because of the Main Event and Co Main Event, However tune in to Professional Fighters League 9th event for 2022. PFL 9 in London has mixture of European prospects and the stars of PFL roster. Beginner watching PFL pay attention to the Co-Main Event... Chris Wade vs Brendan Loughnane … Continue reading Best Fight to Watch at PFL 9 ?
Dana White Contender Series on Tuesday nights is great to watch prospects fight in front of there friends and families. Fighting hard to make an impression on Dana White and his right hand men. Every fighter on this card dreamt of signing with UFC since they started training. Now they have the opportunity. Couple fighters … Continue reading Contender Series Week 4 Contract Signee Predictions ?
Bellator 284 Main Event to Featuring Prelim is four great fights to watch on Friday night for Showtime. Sneaky good card to watch if your obsessed with MMA or new fan to UFC. Take a look at Bellator MMA. Main Card has no title fights but title contenders, Top Ten Bellator Fighters in their respected … Continue reading Four Great Bellator 284 Fights
Dana White Contender Series Week 2 was an amazing card beginning to end. Francis Marshall was the week two Most Valuable Prospect. Week 3 MVP will be Clayton Carpenter. Impressing the audience with his athletic & martial art abilities. Clayton Carpenter Upcoming prospects have been training Mix Martial Arts since there pre-teen years. Clayton Carpenter … Continue reading Week 3 Contender Series MVP: Clayton Carpenter
Always interested in the regional promotions cards as they showcase the future UFC/Bellator talent; Fascinated by the prospects. July is getting hotter and the promotions cards are heatin up. Ary Farias vs Michinori Tanaka LFA 138 LFA 138 headliner is an exciting grappler vs grappler matchup. Tale of the tap Ary Farias born and raised … Continue reading What are the Best Regional Fights to Watch July 2022?
Firas Zahabi, Greg Jackson, Trevor Wittman, Javier Mendez, Mike Brown, Henri Hooft are the most recognizable names on the MMA coaching realm. Any young Amateur MMA fighter love to start there career at a world class gym and become a world champion. Beside the popular MMA coaches there's ten and more MMA Head Coaches that … Continue reading Top Ten Most Underrated MMA Head Coaches
Slovakian superstar is returning to the Octagon against Mason Jones after first opponent Ignacio Bahamondes withdrew because of VISA issues. Klein will be facing the tougher opponent Mason Jones former Cage Warriors Welterweight and Lightweight Champion. Coming off a win against prospect David Onama. Klein vs Jones will be the UFC Fight Night London featuring … Continue reading Ludovit Klein UFC London Fighter to Watch
Wales next great fighter was Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion, started off UFC career fighting at 135 pounds but because of tough weight cuts moved up to Featherweight. “The last probably three or four weight cuts have been really tough. There’s no secret I always look like death on when I’m up on the scale. My … Continue reading Jack Shore Next Matchup 2023
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