Young talent in the Bantamweight division is better than it’s ever been!! Pioneers like Urjah Faber, Dominick Cruz, Renan Barao, TJ Dillashaw but there’s plenty of world class Bantamweights under 26 years old from UFC, Bellator, One Championship and other MMA Promotions.
“Sugar” Sean O’ Malley
Sean O’ Malley the future star, Current pothead is 25 years old. Jumped on the scene fighting on the Dana White Contender Series and never looked back. 3-0 with the UFC because of a broken foot, Stupid USADA and Covid- 19. Sean O’ Malley is a future UFC Bantamweight Champion!!
Sergio Pettis
Anthony Pettis little brother switched from UFC to Bellator which will be the best decision he’s ever made. Future Bellator Bantamweight Champion. Makes the cusp at 26 years old. Sergio 1-0 with Bellator can go on a long winning streak because he’s a world class fighter. The Bellator Bantamweights never faced a talented fighter like Sergio before.
Sergio Pettis vs James Gallagher Bellator Bantamweight Title
James Gallagher
James Gallagher Conor McGregor’s Protégé is 23 years old, Rising star for Bellator at 23 years old. 2020 will be a exciting year for James Gallagher most likely fighting for the Bellator Bantamweight Title. Exciting fight vs Sergio Pettis. Rematch against Ricky Bandejas.
Nathaniel Wood
Brad Pickett’s Pride and Joy Nathaniel Wood is a future UFC Bantamweight Champion. One of my favorite UFC prospects. 16-4 record at 26 years old. Lost to John Dodson but he’ll be back better than ever when Dana’s Private Island is completed.
Manel Kape
Rizin Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape at 26 Years Old defeated Kai Asakura, Takeya Mizugaki, Ian McCall and now signed with the UFC. Super excited for his UFC Debut.
Kai Asakura
Shocked the world by defeating Kyoji Horiguchi at Rizin 18. Defeated Manel Kape at Rizin 10. Can’t wait for the rematch between Kai vs Kyoji in 2020 when Kyoji is fully healed. Future Rizin Bantamweight Champion in 2020.
Patchy Mix
Patchy Mix when Bellator signed him I was extremely excited because he was the King of the Cage Bantamweight Champion. Mix is 13-0 definitely a future Bellator Bantamweight Champion. Fights against Gallagher, Sergio Pettis, Eduardo Dantas in the future.
Jack Shore
12-0 at 25 Years Old Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion is 1-0 with the UFC. Success with Cage Warriors will translate with the UFC. 2020 Shore can be ranked in the top 15 if he decides to take tough fights. Can be Wales First UFC Champion.
Miles Johns
Fortis MMA Prospect Miles Johns is 26 years old 10-1(1-1 UFC) was the LFA Bantamweight Champion. Explosive Bantamweight with a high motor. When UFC begins looking forward for his third fight with the UFC.
Umar Nurmagomedov
Khabib’s cousin 12-0 with the UFC is the next monster from Dagestan. Winning Bantamweight Titles in Russia. 26 years old. Headlined Gorilla Fighting Championship events.
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