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Brendan Loughnane vs Tyler Diamond PFL 2021 #4

Professional Fighters League coming off to a fun start with Shocking losses from Anthony Pettis getting beat down by Clay Collard, Former Brave Combat Federation Featherweight champion Bubba Jenkins defeating Lance Palmer. Rory MacDonald looking like the old Rory MacDonald from his war with Robbie Lawler.

4th PFL event of 2021 headliner is Claressa Shields best women’s boxer of all time making her debut!! Whole card is fun fights with Bubba Jenkins vs Bobby Moffett, Brendan Loughnane vs Tyler Diamond.

Brendan Loughnane vs Tyler Diamond

Brendan Loughnane easily one of the most underrated Featherweights in the world, Surprised Dana White didn’t sign Brendan back on the Dana White Contender Series now he’s making a career with PFL.

“I’m going to come out exactly how i did against Moraes,,,fast, sharp, accurate, stinging shots and hell get desperate for the takedown and that’ll be all she wrote.” Brendan Loughnane

Expect a bomb knockout from Loughnane, The talented British Lightweight looking to defeat the former Ultimate Fighter contestant. #1 pick for Daniel Cormier back at Ultimate Fighter 27.

Tyler Diamond TEAM ALPHA MALE prospect, 30 years old in the prime of his career. Former college wrestler at North Dakota State University. Translated his college wrestling success into MMA. 12-1 record, Defeated Sung Bin Jo in his PFL debut. Sung Bin Jo coming from a lot of hype from South Korea.

“I’m a very good wrestler, I feel confident in my wrestling, but shoot, I might just go out there and throw bombs the whole time with his guy, I don’t even know. I’m just gonna be free-flowing in there, and I’m just gonna fight my fight intelligently.”

https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/pfl-4-tyler-diamond-wrestling-or-throwing-bombs-against-loughnane

Expect a great fight from Loughnane vs Diamond, Not one sided butt whoooping. Love to see it go three rounds. Not a slugfest but a technical pressure fight.

Both fighters are high level, Doesn’t matter that they don’t fight for UFC . GREAT FIGHTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Jose “Shorty” Torres Shows He’s One of the Best Flyweights Brave CF 49

Jose “Shorty” Torres former UFC Flyweight signed with Brave Combat Federation. Defeating current UFC Fighter Amir Albazi in his Brave CF debut. Draw with former CFFC Flyweight Champion Sean Santella.

Shorty Torres now looking to become the main face of Brave Combat Federation by winning the Brave CF Flyweight Tournament.

First opponent in the Brave CF Flyweight Tournament was a rematch against Sean Santella. Unfortunately Santella is injured and now Blaine O’ Driscoll replaces.

O’ Driscoll SBG Ireland Prospect, Bellator fighter now with Brave CF. Former WWFC Flyweight Champion. 9-3 record. Definitely one of toughest fights in Shorty Torres career but Jose is one of the best flyweights in the world.

“It sucks having a last-minute opponent change but this is something I’m used to, especially fighting in the amateurs in the IMMAF you fight five times in six days. You don’t find out your next opponent until the day of. This is a completely different mix up with O’Driscoll cause he’s a stand up fighter. He’s Irish. I know he’s tough. He’s had three fights in Bellator and he’s a game opponent. It’s seven or eight days’ notice and he took the fight against me. He’s doing this for the great opportunity and I’m just excited to meet him in general.”

https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/24/22344874/jose-shorty-torres-documents-wild-journey-to-compete-at-brave-cf-49-losing-opponent-sean-santella

He’ll prove he is against O’Driscoll who has another thing coming. Training at American Top Team with a bunch of killers, Learning from great coaches starting with Din Thomas.

Mix with Torres talents, Quickness, Fast hands. He can beat top flyweights on any given day. Torres ready for the Ireland challenge, Moving round further into the Flyweight Tournament. Exciting matchup to watch for hardcore MMA fans.

Shorty Torres is a Pitbull and is my favorite to win the Brave CF Flyweight Tournament. Yes I know there’s world class Flyweights competing but Torres is something different.

Continuing to show how talented he is against SBG Ireland Prospect.

Torres said it would mean the “world” to him to win the BRAVE CF flyweight title.

https://mmasucka.com/2021/03/17/jose-torres-brave-cf-49-santella-rematch/

Fighting former UFC fighters Ali Bagautinov and Dustin Ortiz in the semi-finals if Torres beats Blaine O’ Driscoll.

Brave CF 49 Stacked Card top to bottom but looking forward to Jose “Shorty” Torres vs Blaine O’ Driscoll.

LFA 102 Stacked Card Top to Bottom

Legacy Fighting Alliance 101 was a fun card with talented prospects. LFA 102 is no different starting with the Main Event Bruno Souza vs Miles Johns. Exciting card to watch on UFC Fight Pass. Definitely looking forward to LFA 102!! List of prospects to keep an eye on who can fight for UFC. Bellator or Dana White Contender Series.

Bruno Souza

2015 Karate Champion, Protégé of Lyoto Machida is one of the best Brazilian prospects. Training at Machida Academy. Headlining first event at Legacy Fighting Alliance. Only 25 years old. 8-1 record is facing a high level Miles Johns. By far best striker on the LFA 102 CARD and one of the best Featherweight striking prospects in the United States.

Elijah Johns

Elijah Johns underrated but very talented, Explosive fighter. Younger brother of Miles Johns. Elijah world class fighter, Built like a brick. Heavy hands that will lead to knockouts. High level Featherweight prospect breakout year in 2021!!

Elijah defeating Bruno Souza in a Headlining event will put him on the map. Leading to UFC/Bellator signing. Elijah trains at Texas MMA gym powerhouse Fortis MMA. Looking forward to Souza vs Johns gonna be a good one folks.

AJ Cunningham

AJ Cunningham 7-1 record at 26 years old fighting for the first time under the LFA promotion. Looking to make a name for himself tonight as he’s a rising Featherweight prospect. Best attribute is his boxing that will take him a long way into the MMA game! Impressive smart fighter to watch, Looks like a seasoned UFC veteran out there.

Keep a keen eye on AJ Cunningham for 2021.

Haris Talundžić

Haris Talundžić is a prospect I’ve been watching last few years. Flying under the radar but formerly trained at Tristar Gym home of George St Pierre, Rory MacDonald, Kenny Florian, Arnold Allen, Mirsad Bektic to name a few.

Transferred Gyms to Factory X Muay Thai, Coached by Marc Montoya. One of the most underrated coaches to date. Loves his fighters to death but puts them through hard training. However the work proves himself as he has several fighters to have successful careers in MMA from Anthony Smith, Youssef Zalal, Devonte Smith.

Anthony Smith (33-14) light heavyweight
James Krause (27-8) welterweight
Zak Cummings (23-7) middleweight
Court McGee (19-9) welterweight
Devone Smith (10-2) lightweight
Luigi Vendramini (8-1) welterweight
Maurice Greene (8-4) heavyweight
Chris Gutierrez (14-3-1) bantamweight
Jonathan Martinez (11-1) bantamweight
Youssef Zalal (8-2) featherweight

Now coaching Haris Talundzic, Future UFC/Bellator fighter. Yes 1-0 record at 25 years old but had a undefeated Amateur career.

Watch out for Haris Talundzic in 2021, Winning fights for LFA, CFFC, Hoosier FC, Ring of Combat. Highest payer during his regional career.

Brave CF 48 Prospects to Watch

Brave CF 48 Arabian Night is a stacked event top to bottom, Brave CF matchmakers really know how to matchmake. Signing world class prospects, Potential Brave CF champions. Brave CF has several prospects from Middle East leading first generation of Middle Eastern prospects to take charge.

Olli Santalahti

Olli Santalahi touted Finnish Welterweight prospects, Fighting for the Cage Warriors version Cage(Nordic Promotion). 11-3 record at 26 years old. #1 Finland Welterweight Prospect. Olli making his Brave CF debut, Looking to become a Brave CF Welterweight Champion with his time with Brave CF.

Olli #1 Strength is wrestling, Dominating his opponents with grappling. Reminds me of Emil Weber Meek and Gunnar Nelson. Olli definitely talented prospect but needs to improve his striking. Hopefully doing that with Finnfighters Gym.

Continues to improve his striking that we see in his fight against Georges Eid “Lebanese Bulldozer” 30 years old. Trains at Tristar Lebanon.

Eid never faced a wrestler like Olli before, Olli definitely will dominate this fight. Controlling the fight for three rounds.

Maysara Mohamed

Maysara Mohamed newly signed #1 Middle Eastern Flyweight prospect, Winning Arabic Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight title against Mohamed Gamal 7-2 record. Two time Egyptian Kung Fu champion & four time Egyptian kickboxing champion. High level striker amongst the best strikers on the Brave CF roster.

“BRAVE CF is one of the best organizations in the world and the first in this Middle East region. It is the reason for the emergence of fighters in the East, especially the Arab world, and we are all proud to appear as BRAVE CF Fighters to the world.”

https://www.fightbookmma.com/maysara-mohamed-thrilled-for-an-opportunity-with-the-arab-mma-superstar-maker-brave-cf/

Maysara Mohamed about to become a STAR for Brave CF, Future Brave CF Flyweight Champion as he continues to improve grappling wise. Excited for this fight against Issa Salem.

Michael Aljarouj

Michael Aljarouj #1 French Flyweight prospect, Winning 100% Fight Flyweight title before signing with Brave CF. Only 23 years old 7-3 record.

Yiles Djiroun

Former PFL Fighter, XFN, Contenders Norwich Lightweight Champion signed with Brave CF. Taking advantage of free agency. Signing with #1 Middle East Promotion. Ylies Djiroun making his Brave CF debut, Exciting debut to watch. Very talented fighter now looking to pursue the Brave CF Lightweight Title, Making a name for himself.

  • 28 years old
  • 17-6 record
  • Former PFL Lightweight
  • Bulgarian Top Team Gym(Top European Gym)

Jose Torres At Brave CF 42 Will Show Why He’s One of the Best Flyweights

Jose Torres former UFC Flyweight, Former Titan FC Flyweight Champion is competing in the first ever Brave CF Flyweight Tournament and looking to be the Brave CF Flyweight Champion.

“Shorty” Torres is fighting CFFC Flyweight Champion Sean Santella. Toughest fight to date for Jose Torres but he’ll be more than ready to fight Sean Santella.

‘’This fight would be the typical striker vs grappler fight, but I can do it all. I’m excited to knock him out on the feet, in the first round. I am here to make a statement. Especially since it’s been like 16 or 17 months since my last fight, it is also a statement for myself. I’m going to push the pace, I’m going to be relentless on all three round, but I think it will be a first-round TKO all day’’.

http://mmauk.net/2020/09/13/jose-torres-out-to-prove-hes-the-best-flyweight-in-the-world-at-brave-cf-42/

Torres defeating the CFFC Flyweight Champion would be a significant win in his MMA career period. Gaining confidence as he moves on to the Semi-Final of the Brave CF Flyweight Tournament.

LFA 85 Fight to Watch

Legacy Fighting Alliance having there second event since Covid 19. LFA 85 headlined by Sam Hughes vs Vanessa Demopoulos for the LFA women’s Strawweight title.

Hughes vs Demopoulos fight is intriguing to watch but the fight I’m looking forward to watching tonight is Ignacio Bahamondes vs Chris Brown.

Ignacio Bahamondes vs Chris Brown

Ignacio Bahamondes Lightweight prospect from Chile at 22 years old. Wins in Comabate Americas and Lux Fight League. Biggest win of Ignacio’s career so far is against Mexico Lightweight prospect Hugo Flores.

Chris Brown Jackson Wink MMA prospect is 31 years old, Lost to Carrington Banks back at LFA 80 but hungry to fight again. Defeating Latin American lightweight prospect.

Bahamondes vs Chris Brown has fight of the night written all over it. Exciting match up tonight!

Cross Promotion MMA Fights I Missed Lol

Since there’s so many talented MMA Fighters all over the world from different MMA Promotions!! More matchups to look at.

Ray Cooper vs Albert Tumenov

Ray Cooper the Third is the PFL Welterweight Champion. Wins over Jake Shields twice, Charles “Crazy” Bennett. Three Time State Wrestler in Hawaii. 20-7 record is a solid fighter.

Albert Tumenov former UFC Welterweight signed with ACB. Becoming the ACB Welterweight Champion. Tumenov has wins over Lorenz Larkin and Alan Jouban.

Emiliano Sordi vs Vadim Nemkov

Emiliano Sordi PFL Light Heavyweight Champion is making a career for himself at Professional Fighters league.

Vadim Nemkov Future Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion is a training partner for Fedor Emelianenko. Impressive winning streak over Phil Davis, Liam McGeary. Nemkov is 27 years old.

Phil De Fries vs Brandon Vera

Phil De Fries KSW Heavyweight Champion. UFC veteran. 18-6 record. I highly doubt he will ever sign with the UFC but it’s cool he built a career with KSW.

Brandon Vera former UFC Light Heavyweight moves to One Championship. Since signing with One Championship became the Heavyweight Champion. Defeated Cage Warriors Heavyweight Champion Mauro Cerilli.

Kiamrian Abbasov vs Jarrah Al-Selawe

Kiamrian Abbasov is the One Championship Welterweight Champion. Defeated Yushin Okami, Zebaztian Kadestam former One Championship Welterweight Champion. He’s one of the best Welterweights in the world.

Jarrah Al- Selawe is the Brave CF Welterweight Champion. Successful career in Brave CF. Love to see him build his profile.

Stephen Loman vs Kai Asakura

Stephen Loman Brave CF Bantamweight Champion. Main attraction for Brave CF. Loman has wins over Gary Mangat, Frans Mlambo. UFC should definitely sign him.

Kai Asakura the Rizin Bantamweight Champion. One of the best Bantamweights not fighting for the UFC. Wins over Ulka Susaki, Kyoji Horiguchi, Manel Kape.

Tofiq Musaev vs Mansour Barnaoui

Tofiq Musaev Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix Champion by defeating Patricio Pitbull. UFC has there eyes on him. Incredible 2019/2020 run with Rizin.

Mansour Barnaoui 19-4 record Road FC Lightweight Champion. Successful career for Road FC. Losses to Ivan Buchinger, Mateusz Gamrot.

MMA Cross Promotions Dream Fights 2020 ?

Hardcore fans like myself have these dream fights with champions from UFC, Bellator, One Championship, PFL, KSW, Brave CF, Combate Americas, ACB, EFC, M1- Global.

Time to create these dream fights in 2020!!

Kamaru Usman vs Douglas Lima

Douglas Lima arguably the #1 Welterweight in the world. Lima defeated Rory MacDonald for the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix and the Bellator Welterweight Title.

Douglas Lima has wins over Rory MacDonald, Lorenz Larkin(Former UFC Welterweight, Paul Daley(Former Kickboxing Champion, Strikeforce, UFC Fighter)and Andrey Koreshkov.(Top Bellator Welterweight)

Usman vs Lima would be one of the best Welterweight Fights.

Gegard Mousasi vs Israel Adesanya

Gegard Mousasi Bellator Middleweight Champion is one of the best Middleweights in the world, Mousasi is a pioneer from Dream, Strikeforce, Pride.

Mousasi without a doubt in my mind will be a tough test for the next star in the UFC Israel Adesanya.

Michael Chandler vs Khabib Nurmagomedov

Michael Chandler former Bellator Lightweight Champion has wins over Eddie Alvarez in a memorable fight, Rivalry with Patricio Pitbull, Benson Henderson.

Michael Chandler is one of the best Lightweights in the world and he’s been desiring that fight with Khabib. Believes he can defeat him.

Kyoji Horiguchi vs Petr Yan or Jose Aldo

Kyoji Horiguchi since signing with Rizin radically changed his career from winning the Rizin Bantamweight Title, Defeating Darrion Caldwell for the Bellator Bantamweight Title.

Horiguchi is one of the best Bantamweights in the world!!

Kyoji Horiguchi vs Bibiano Fernandes

Bibiano Fernandes is one of the greatest Bantamweights of All Time. 40 years old. Fights for One Championship and is their Bantamweight Champion. Seven title defenses in a row.

Bibiano Fernandes was the former Dream Featherweight and Bantamweight Champion. He trains with one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time in Demetrious Johnson.

Kyoji Horiguchi vs Bibiano Fernandes would be a great fight. Debate whose the best Bantamweight Champion in the best Asia Promotions.

Tofiq Musaev vs Nathan Schulte

Tofiq Musaev won the Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix. Defeated Patricio Pitbull in the final. Shocked the world with that win. During his win streak defeated Johnny Case, Daron Cruikshank. He has vicious leg kicks.

Nathan Schulte is the 2 time PFL Lightweight Champion. Wins over Rashid Magomedov, Chris Wade. Schulte easily one of the best Lightweights not in the UFC but one day will see him fight for the UFC.

Schulte vs Musaev would be one interesting fight for the hardcore fans.

Lance Palmer vs Alexander Volkanovski

Lance Palmer two time PFL Featherweight Champion, WSOF Featherweight Champion. Former Ohio State 4 time All-American. Palmer dominates his opponents and it would be interesting to see him fight Alexander Volkanovski.

Alexander Volkanovski building his legacy facing Lance Palmer one of the best featherweights on the planet.

AJ McKee vs Salahdine Parnasse

AJ McKee is the favorite to win the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix because he’s a world class fighter. AJ McKee 16-0 record with wins over Bellator Vets Derek Campos, Pat Curran.

AJ McKee is the future for Bellator.

Salahdine Parnasse is the future for France MMA. Parnasse is the KSW Interim Featherweight Champion at 22 years old, Impressively defeating former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion Ivan Buchinger. The win over Buchinger was a masterful performance!!

Aj McKee vs Salahdine Parnasse would be a fight I’d be watching for sure. Bellator vs KSW on DAZN.

Roberto Soldic vs Andres Koreshkov

Roberto Soldic easily one of the BEST Welterweights not fighting for the UFC. I hope on everything he gets signed by the UFC. Soldic is the KSW Welterweight Champion.

Andrey Koreshkov is a top Bellator Welterweight.

Soldic vs Koreshkov is a hardcore fan Welterweight fight. Place Soldic on the global map with a win over Andrey Koreshkov!!

Rory MacDonald vs Roberto Soldic

Rory MacDonald sign a long term fight deal with the Professional Fighters League, Remains one of the best welterweights in the world.

Roberto Soldic is one of the best Welterweights in the world, Needs opponents that will place Soldic on the map.

Tomasz Narkun vs Simon Biyong

Tomasz Narkun is the KSW Light Heavyweight Champion. Definitely will get signed by the UFC one day. Narkun has two significant wins over European legend Mamed Khalidov and former UFC fighter Rameau Sokoudjou.

Simon Biyong was the former EFC Light Heavyweight Champion, 1-0 with Rizin after defeating Vitaly Shemetov. Biyong is one of the best Light Heavyweight Prospects in the world. Future Rizin Light Heavyweight Champion and future UFC fighter from Africa.

Narkun vs Biyong is a sick fight for two Light Heavyweight prospects.

Igeu Kabesa vs Andres Quintana

Igeu Kabesa is the EFC Featherweight Champion, EFC is the #1 MMA Promotion in Africa. Kabesa is 26 years old, 12-1 has wins over Karlo Caput and SBG Ireland Prospect Peter Queally. Decorated wrestler from Africa.

Andres Quintana is the #1 Featherweight Prospect from the United States. Quintana was the former Combate Americas Featherweight Champion. He’s 28 years old, All-Around fighter whose bound to sign with the UFC one day.

Rafa Garcia vs Mateusz Gamrot

Rafa Garcia is 12-0 at 25 years old. Reminds me of Eddie Alvarez. Rafa Garcia is the Combate Americas Lightweight Champion, One of the best Lightweights not fighting for the UFC.

Mateusz Gamrot is 15-0 at 29 years old. Literally in the prime of his career. Gamrot is the KSW Featherweight Champion. #1 European Featherweight to not fight for the UFC. Gamrot has wins over former UFC fighter Norman Parke, Road FC Lightweight Champion Mansour Barnaoui and Marif Piraev.

What a fight this would be Rafa Garcia vs Mateusz Gamrot.

Roberto Soldic vs Nordine Taleb

Roberto Soldic #1 Welterweight Prospect in the World. If your a hardcore fan like myself you know who he is already. Soldic be known to regular fans, Increased interest by UFC or Bellator needs tougher fights. Nordine Taleb can be one of those options.

Nordine Taleb ex UFC Fighter had a 11-3 record with the UFC but sadly parted ways with the UFC and signed with ARES FC( MMA Promotion in Africa).

Since Taleb isn’t fighting for UFC anymore, I’m sure ARES FC Promoter and executives will allow Talel to travel to Europe and fight Top Europe Welterweights.

ARES FC partners up with KSW that be great for exposure.

Soldic vs Nordine Taleb for the KSW Welterweight Title. Incredible test for Roberto Soldic!!

Tofiq Musaev vs Norman Parke KSW/ Rizin

Tofiq Musaev shocked the MMA world by defeating Patricio Friere at Rizin 20. Winning the Rizin Lightweight Tournament. Becoming the hottest lightweight on the market. Tofiq looking to sign with UFC but can have a couple fights with Rizin. Return fight can be against Norman Parke.

KSW vs Rizin 2020 dream fight between the rising Lightweight Tofiq Musaev vs Norman Parke.( Former UFC fighter and now KSW Interim Lightweight Champion)

Norman Parke thirty three years old won the BAMMA Lightweight Title, 6-3 UFC record be the second toughest fight in Tofiq Musaev’s career.

KSW vs Rizin Cross Promotion event similar to Bellator vs Rizin would be the right partnership.

Musaev vs Parke Rizin headliner in front of 50,000 fans in Japan. Rizin creating events like this will continue to rise as Rizin’s fighters defeat the BEST lightweights in the world.

Expect nothing less than a five round technical fight. Most underrated fight of the year between two TOP Lightweights not fighting for the UFC or Bellator.

Mike Graves Titan FC Interim welterweight Champion Titan FC 59

Mike Graves former UFC Fighter released in 2016 because of domestic violence. After UFC fought for a Russian MMA promotion than signed with one of the best feeder leagues in the world… Titan FC. Graves becoming Titan FC Interim Welterweight Champion by defeating Jared Gooden.

Graves in 2020 is one of the best Welterweight prospects in the world. Top Ten Welterweight prospect is fighting Yuri Villefort at Titan FC 59. Fight looking forward to against a tough Brazilian Welterweight.

Win over Villefort MIGHT see Graves offered a UFC, Bellator, PFL or One Championship contract.

Graves fighting out his Titan FC contract will become one of the hottest free agents on the market. Graves 29 years old, Prime of his career can defeat most welterweights.

Love to see Graves fight for the Professional Fighters League, Fight for the PFL Welterweight Division and win the 1 million dollar prize.

  • Wins over Randy Brown, Vicente Luque, Jason Jackson.

Giorgio Petrosyan vs Marat Grigorian One Championship Lightweight Title Fight

Kickboxing is a very underrated combat sport that doesn’t get a lot of recognition. One Championship Lightweight Title Fight between Giorgio Petrosyan and Glory Kickboxing Lightweight Champion be a cross promotion fight for the AGES. Two of the best Kickboxers in the world fighting each other.

ASIA particularly appreciates Combat Sports. One Championship the second best MMA organization in the world has Kickboxing Events. Signing some of the best Kickboxers in the world including Giorgio Petrosyan and signing Marat Griogrian the Glory Kickboxing Lightweight Champion would be the biggest signing in Kickboxing history.

Giorgio Petrosyan vs Marat Grigorian would be a Kickboxing Main Event with millions of views all across the world. Joe Rogan promoting the fight on his podcast. One Championship Promoting the fight on the Ariel Helwani Show. Marketing the One Championship Lightweight Title Fight of the Year on social media.

Petrosyan vs Grigorian Main Event in Singapore, Tokyo, Manila.

ED RUTH Toughest Fight against Yaroslav Amosov Bellator 239

Ed Ruth Dark Horse of the Bellator Welterweight Division 8-1 Bellator record headlining Bellator 239 against Yaroslav Amosov 22-0 Fighter from Ukraine. Wins over Gerald Harris, Erick Silva and David Rickels in his Bellator career.

Yaroslav Amosov is a fighter fans aren’t talking about but he’s an silent assassin. Toughest fight in Ed Ruth’s Bellator career but Ed Ruth is a potential Bellator Welterweight Champion and consistently has been improving since his Bellator debut back in 2016. However Amosov more experienced, Decorated fighter motivated to shock the world!!

Neiman Gracie was his first and only lost so far, After that loss decided to switch camps and move to American Kickboxing Academy. Worked out well for Ruth since he’s 2-0 with Bellator and now is becoming an all around talent.

“Training camp’s been going well,” said Ruth. “Honestly, real happy that I made the move down to AKA. Feel like everything’s been going great

https://www.fightnightpicks.net/ed-ruth-looking-to-continue-winning-ways-at-bellator-231/

Ed Ruth training with fighters like Khabib, Jon Fitch, Dwight Grant, Josh Thomson, Luis Pena, Shawn Bunch and being coached by Javier Mendez only makes you a better fighter. Two fights with AKA seen the improvement and now look first fight in 2020 is a Bellator 239 headliner!!

Amosov is a fighter NOBODY wants to face because he’s a world class fighter with Welterweight Champion potential, 22-0 defeating MMA Vets at a young age. Ed Ruth on the other hand wants to face this man because he has the courage & confidence to defeat him.

Show Scott Coker and Bellator made the right decision in signing me in 2015. “I’ll be the Bellator star and the Bellator Welterweight Champion.”

Iuri Lapicus One Championship:Warriors Code

Iuri Lapicus 24 year old Welterweight making his second One Championship appearance fighting Marat Gafurov in the main card of One Championship: Warrior’s Code.

Iuri Lapicus before signing with One Championship was one of the best European Prospects!! Now represents the future for One Championship , Future One Championship Welterweight Champion.

2020 for Iuri Lapicus is going to be an exciting year!! Move up the Welterweight Ranks for One Championship.

Rafael Barbosa LFA 81 Fights Jamall Emmers

Rafael Barbosa Brazil Featherweight Prospect making his third Legacy Fighting Alliance appearance fighting featherweight prospect Jamall Emmers. Barbosa is a top 3 Featherweight Prospect in the United States. Winner of this fight potentially has the opportunity for the vacated LFA Featherweight Title.

Barbosa, from Brazil, is a protege of former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator standout Lyoto Machida. In his promotional debut at LFA 63, he took a unanimous decision from Cameron Graves with UFC president Dana White looking on. He followed that up with a first-round TKO over Nate Jennerman at LFA 68 in May. The win was his seventh straight.

https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/tyler-diamond-vs-rafael-barbosa-featherweight-title-fight-lfa-79-california

Rafael Barbosa 23 years old will be a future UFC fighter and potential UFC champion but first MUST become a Legacy Fighting Alliance Champion.

Arnold Allen Blaydes vs Dos Santos Fighter to watch

Arnold Allen unfortunately bout with Josh Emmett has been canceled because of Josh Emmett injury. Arnold Allen fighting on the Curtis Blaydes vs Junior Dos Santos card prelims against UFC Veteran Nik Lentz. Win over Lentz will put Arnold Allen “Hopefully” in the Top 15 or recognize Arnold Allen as one of the UFC Featherweight Prospects.

Arnold Allen on the MMA Junkie video talked about three fights in 2020, Mid Season fight and one at the end of the year. Good to hear because Arnold Allen is one of the top UFC Featherweights who in the future WILL become a UFC Featherweight Champion.

Fought twice in 2019 by defeating Gilbert Melendez and Jordan Rinaldi. 2020 love Arnold to have a fight with Josh Emmett in the mid season if Josh Emmett is fully healthy!!

Notice in his upcoming fight against Nik Lentz, Firas Zihabi. Arnold Allen trains at Tristar Gym, Coached by Firas Zihabi the Phil Jackson of MMA coaching.

Jul 6, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Gilbert Melendez (red gloves) fights against Arnold Allen (blue gloves) at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Arnold Allen is one of the most underrated fighters on the UFC roster because of his lack of activity but he stays active he’ll be one of the most talked about fighters in ALL of MMA.

Excited for Arnold Allen’s upcoming fight against Nik Lentz. Watch a SAVAGE highlight reel knockout that goes on Sportscenter and all over Social Media.

Salaiman Ahmadyar Team Alpha Prospect LFA 81 co Main event

Team Alpha Male Top 5 MMA Gym in the world with Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez, Cody Gardbrandt and now… Salaiman Ahmadyar. Ahmadyar 26 Year old Lightweight 7-1 record is making his second appearance with the Legacy Fighting Alliance. Fighting Jacob Rosales United States Lightweight Prospect.

Salaiman Ahmadyar last fight beat Don Mohammed for the Dragon House Lightweight Title and now looking to win the LFA Lightweight Title.

Salaiman Ahmadyar vs Jacob Rosales is a exciting regional MMA fight for LFA. Definitely watching the first generation United States immigrant living his American Dream!!

Sergio Pettis Bellator 238 Debut vs Alfred Khashakyan

Sergio Pettis fought out his contract and tested out free agent, Businessman first and signed with the 2nd or 3rd best MMA promotion Bellator. Pettis Bellator debut is on the main card of Cyborg vs Julia Budd. Bellator 238 is a exciting card and excited to see Pettis upcoming fight.

“So I took my last fight in UFC (with Tyson Nam). They scheduled another fight for me and I didn’t realize we were out of contract until my manager said so. You know we played the free agent field for a little bit. I was a little nervous, a little scared at the time — it was my first time doing something like that. Bellator presented a beautiful opportunity for me man and I couldn’t say no.”

https://www.mmamania.com/2020/1/22/21058816/sergio-pettis-wants-to-show-out-for-the-fans-at-bellator-238-in-inglewood



Sergio Pettis left the UFC as a top 20 UFC Flyweight at 26 years old and now moving up to the Bantamweight Division. Alfred Khashakyan making his Bellator debut, Formely was the LXF Featherweight Champion and fought Sean O’ Malley on the Dana White Contender Series, Lost to Ricardo Ramos and Juan Archuleta earlier in his career. Tough fight for Pettis but I believe he’ll win.

Bellator 2020

Pettis signing with Bellator might be the best decision he’s ever made, Become the Bellator Bantamweight Champion. Pettis because of signing with Bellator has options and can headline Bellator events. Pettis can fight James Gallagher, Patchy Mix, Ricky Bandejas, Eduardo Dantas in 2020.

Future is bright for the 26 year old BELLATOR Bantamweight Sergio Pettis. Bellator 238 is his Bellator debut check it out.

Jamahal Hill UFC DEBUT Blaydes vs Dos Santos Espn +24

Jamahal Hill Dana White Contender Series 2019 Week 5 Fighter UFC debut against Darko Stosic UFC prelims on the Blaydes vs Dos Santos January 15th. Hill fights in the Light Heavyweight Division and is 28 years old, Perfect age to compete in the UFC.

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Jamahal Hill since he was a little kid dreamt of being the greatest at every sport and now with his passion being MMA, Looks to be the greatest MMA Fighter Ever and will see that greatness as he fights Darko Stosic.

“It almost feels unreal but, at the same time, it’s something I’ve been preparing for, not just since I’ve been training, but my whole life,” said Hill. “Ever since I was a kid, I felt like whatever I locked in on as what I wanted to do, I was gonna be one of the greatest to ever do it. When I was younger, I thought it would have been football or basketball, but then I grew up and I started fighting and I wanted to be the greatest at that. Whatever what I do, I aim to be the greatest.”

https://www.ufc.com/news/jamahal-hill-always-aims-be-greatest

Talent was shown when Hill defeated Alexander Poppeck on the Contender Series, Hoping Dana White would sign Jamahal Hill to bring some youth to the Light Heavyweight Division.

Jamahal best win was Hill defeating Dequan Townsend, Now a UFC Fighter. Hill beat Townsend with a 3-0 record while Townsend had a record of 19-7.

Jamahal Hill vs Darko Stosic is a fight I’ll be watching especially for Hill’s debut. Watching the rest of Hill’s 2020 career!!

Demetrious Johnson vs John Lineker One Championship title fight

Demetrious Johnson vs John Lineker both fighters are signed with One Championship, Demetrious Johnson won the Flyweight Grand Prix next fight is against Flyweight Champion Adriano Moraes. After that love to see Johnson vs Lineker for the One Championship Flyweight Title.

One reached a three-year broadcast deal with Turner last year, and is broadcast around the world on over-the-air television channels. Sityodtong sees an opportunity to increase his company’s prominence in the U.S., where the UFC has put much of its fight content on ESPN+ this year in its lucrative new deal

https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/27016799/one-championship-plans-aggressive-expansion

Filling out One’s ambitious new schedule will require more fighters, more staff and more events in the promotion’s core markets such as Singapore, Jakarta, Beijing, Bangkok and various venues in the Philippines. Sityodtong expects to stage four fight cards per year in those main markets, but his ambition remains global — and the Harvard Business School graduate wants to plant a flag in North America.

https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/27016799/one-championship-plans-aggressive-expansion

One Championship expansion in 2020 need to BIG TIME fights to draw fans to the events. Fans from Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong and one day the United States. Johnson vs Lineker be one of the best fight matchups of 2020 of all MMA.

Be one of the most fascinating fights to watch, Headline an event that will be on a main time slot for TNT!!

Rory MacDonald vs Aung La Nsang 2020 ONE championship vs Professional Fighters League

Rory MacDonald signed with the Professional Fighters League after becoming a free agent. Cross Promotions are now a trend with Bellator and Rizin. Rory is still one of the best Welterweights and fights for a top 4 MMA promotion. Aung La Nsang is a STAR for One Championship and lacks a serious challenger. PFL and One should cross promote and this should be a headline fight.

MacDonald vs Aung La Nsang be a magical moment for MMA. Two promotion collaborating together for a special event in Toronto or Singapore. Both sides benefit tremendously, Stack the card top to bottom and make it a PPV event.

Right marketing get millions of views all over the world. Promote on Ariel Helwani Show, Joe Rogan Podcast, ESPN, NBA on TNT Half Time Show, AEW wrestling.

Who wouldn’t love to see this fight? The spectacle of an event and a event will never forget.

Kyoji Horiguchi vs Manel Kape Rizin 2020 Bantamweight Title Fight

Kyoji Horiguchi Rizin Former Bantamweight Champion after losing to Kai Asakura at Rizin 18. Torn ACL caused Horiguchi to not rematch Kai Asakura. Manel Kape would defeat Kai Asakura at Rizin 20 to win the Rizin Bantamweight Champion. Kyoji Horiguchi vs Manel Kape is the fight to make!!

Horiguchi fully healthy is a top 50 pound for pound fighter, #2 Bantamweight in the world and what a way to return to fight Manel Kape. Tough fight for Horiguchi!!

Manel Kape been on a tear of late with a three fight winning streak defeating Asakura and Takeya Mizugaki a WEC/UFC former fighter. Rising Bantamweight Fighter in the world.

Fight between Horiguchi vs Kape would be an interesting fighter to watch. Selling out the Saitama Super Arena.

Eddie Alvarez vs Christian Lee One Championship Lightweight Title Fight 2020

Eddie Alvarez top Lightweights on the planet fights for One Championship since signing has a record of 1-1. Injuries prevented Eddie Alvarez to fight Christian Lee the 21 year old Lightweight Champ. Christian Lee is a MMA prodigy. Alvarez the legend vs Lee the future.

Eddie Alvarez on the Ariel Helwani show talked about being a 100% healthy and the fight to make for Eddie is against the Lightweight Champion Christian Lee.

Signed Eddie Alvarez for a reason to bring exposure to One Championship and have fans be aware of the One Championship top fighters. MMA websites, Ariel Helwani, Brendan Schaub will be talking about this fight. One of the biggest fights for 2020.

Perfect to build up a prodigy like Christian Lee fighting Eddie Alvarez. Long term vision for Lee being the Superstar for One Championship is the next decade.

“Man, I would love to bring ONE Championship to Hawaii,” Lee said. “But it’s always been a dream of mine to fight in Madison Square Garden. So either one is perfect for me. Let’s leave it up to ONE Championship.”

https://thebodylockmma.com/one-championship/christian-lee-wants-eddie-alvarez-showdown-in-madison-square-garden/

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wells Fargo Center is where Eddie Alvarez vs Christian Lee should be held. Eddie’s hometown. One Championship goal is to build a fanbase and a market in the United States.

Guarantee the Wells Fargo Center would be sold out and a ratings success for TNT and Bleacher Report.

Fight will definitely happen in 2020 if Alvarez wins and remains healthy, First event in the United States.

Eddie Alvarez vs Bibiano Fernandes One Championship 2020

Eddie Alvarez 36 years old still a world class fighter, 2020 fully healthy look to get what he deserves the One Championship Lightweight Title by fighting Christian Lee. Fight he can win. Win over Christian Lee, Fight that be awesome to watch is defend his title against Bibiano Fernandes. Bibiano One Championship Bantamweight Champion, Dream Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion.

Bibiano Fernandes is 39 years old, Next couple years will retire but before retirement love to see Bibiano fight Eddie Alvarez to see how talented Bibiano is. Shame Bibiano never signed with the UFC.

Alvarez vs Fernandes Event

Eddie Alvarez vs Bibiano Fernandes would be one of the biggest fights in MMA of 2020. One Championship Lightweight Title Fight in Philadelphia, Manila, New York. Stack up the card with three title fights including Demetrious Johnson, Shinya Aoki, Christian Lee.

Alvarez vs Fernandes can create a lot of new fans in the United States who want to watch something besides UFC because there tired of the trash talk rather than respect and honor.

Love to see this fight happen in 2020 when both fighters still have talent in them.

Steve Garcia Jr Fights the Winner of Emmers vs Barbosa LFA 81

Steve Garcia Jr controversially defeated Jose Mariscal in a CHAOTIC fight that was entertaining back and forth. Garcia Jr showed some promise and things to work on such as cardio and FIGHT IQ but he’s a world class fighter.

https://twitter.com/jimassoun1/status/1218408080188301318

Legacy Fighting Alliance is the top feeder league in the United States, Promotion Steve Garcia Jr should stay and win the LFA Featherweight Title. LFA Featherweight Title is vacated, Fight between Steve Garcia Jr and the winner of Jamall Emmers vs Rafael Barbosa.

Aung LA Nsang vs Volkan Oezdemir One Championship Title Fight 2020

Aung La Nsang I believe is the best Light Heavyweight not in the UFC since Jiri Prochazka signed with the UFC. Love to see Aung fight tougher competition, Volkan Ozdemir is a world class Light Heavyweight and I don’t see him winning a UFC Title anytime soon.

MMA Free Agency is real and Volkan should take advantage of it. Volkan when his deal with the UFC is done should sign with One Championship #2 MMA Promotion.

One Championship debut fight for Volkan should be right for the One Light Heavyweight Title fighting Aung La Nsang the STAR of One Championship.

Main Event Fight in a event in the Chase Center(Golden State Warriors new arena).

Who wouldn’t love to see this fight?

Tony Gravely #1 Bantamweight Prospect UFC ESPN +24 Debut

Tony Gravely, #1 Bantamweight Prospect won a UFC contract by fighting Ray Rodriguez on the Dana White Contender Series. Gravely debut is at UFC ESPN +24 Blaydes vs Dos Santos. Fighting Brett Johns second fight of the card.

Tony Gravely Regional Career

Tony Gravely began his Professional career in 2015, 19-5 record losses to Ricky Bandejas, Manny Bermudez,Patchy Mix. Mix loss was in 2018, Since than has been on a 7 fight winning streak.

  • Fight Lab Bantamweight Champion
  • KOTC Bantamweight Champion
  • CES Bantamweight Champion

Watch Tony Gravely next fight against Brett Johns and his fights for 2020. Telling you right now Gravely is a special talent and will see Gravely wearing the UFC Bantamweight Title in a couple years!!

Sabina Mazo UFC Flyweight Future Champion 2020 Fighter to watch #22

Sabina Mazo 22 year old Colombian Flyweight, 1-1 with the UFC is fighting J.J Aldrich at UFC 246. First fight of the UFC 246 card. Opportunity to impress the UFC fans. Mazo has a lot of promise being a World class Muay Thai fighter and being only 22 years old. 2020 be a fascinating year for Mazo.

Sabina Mazo career

Sabina before fighting with the UFC was the LFA Flyweight Champion. 4-0 record with the Legacy Fighting Alliance. Sabina immigrated from Colombia to California to train with MMA Powerhouse Gym, Kings MMA. Coached by Rafael Cordeiro one of the best coaches in the world.

“When I first came here, Kings MMA just opened the door for me,” Mazo says. “It didn’t feel like ‘I don’t know this place’ or anything. I just felt like I fit perfectly here right from the beginning. It’s comfortable, like a family, because everyone is working to help you, and you’re helping others. It’s not like you go to the gym and you have a fight coming up, so it’s just you and that’s it. It’s a team, and you really feel that over here—not only for pro fighters, but also for everyone else. All of the people make it a little more familiar and comfortable.” https://www.ocweekly.com/colombian-queen-sabina-mazo-aims-to-bring-a-new-version-of-herself-into-the-ufc-octagon/

Sabina Mazo 2020

Mazo beginning 2020 fighting J.J Aldrich, Win in spectacular fashion start 2020 the right way. 2020 possibility of a 4 fight winning streak end of the year can get a Flyweight title shot.

Fighting Ashlee- Evans- Smith, Interesting fight against Antonina Shevchenko, Gillian Robertson. A lot of options for Mazo. With Mazo’s potential can defeat all the Flyweight opponents and because of Rafael Cordeiro can win a UFC Flyweight Title in 2020, Flyweight Title Shot.

End of the year definitely will be at the top of the UFC Flyweight Division.

Ode Osbourne UFC 246 Debut 2020 Fighter to watch #21

Ode Osbourne impressively beat Armando Villarreal , So much promise seen at the Dana White Contender Series event. Osbourne bantamweight fighter 28 years old is making his UFC debut against Bantamweight veteran Brian Kelleher, Second fight of the UFC 246 card.

Osbourne has Bantamweight star written all over him being an immigrant from Jamaica, Teacher, Loves helping his students, Motivating people. Ode has a positive attitude and a worldly energetic personality.

“Fighting is supposed to be fun,” said Osbourne, an assistant schoolteacher who doesn’t look at his new gig in the Octagon as the ticket to fame, fortune and all that comes with it. Instead, his goals are loftier than that. https://www.ufc.com/news/ode-osbourne-risk-taker-ufc-246-conor-mcgregor-donald-cerrone

“UFC is a platform for me to help a lot of different kids and a lot of different people that came from nothing,” he said. “So when I have that, I can use that to be able to motivate and help. One of my goals is to open community centers, and there’s a lot of stuff I want to do with my community by being champion. I’m thinking way bigger than what’s inside the Octagon.” https://www.ufc.com/news/ode-osbourne-risk-taker-ufc-246-conor-mcgregor-donald-cerrone

Ode Osbourne has the talent combined with the work ethic to become a world champion. Become a leader in his community.

“There’s no such thing as an easy road. All the sweat and tears and blood that were shed leading up to those points, there’s no such thing as an easy road,” Osbourne insisted. “Anybody who thinks that’s an easy road can go kick rocks. Because I know all the crying and the pain and the suffering that I did to get up to this point. Sh*t, I don’t give a f*ck what they’ve got to say about that. There’s no such thing as an easy road to get to where that point is.”https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/31/ufc-246-ode-osbourne/

Osbourne can steal the show, Impress the casual fans, Journalist with a incredible win over Brian Kelleher. EXCITED for Ode Osbourne “Jamaican Sensation” UFC debut.

Aleksa Camur Stipe Miocic Protege UFC 246 Debut

Aleksa Camur trains at Strong Style Fight Team, MMA gym in Illinois. Stipe Miocic the Greatest Heavyweight of All Time trains at the same gym as Aleksa Camur and Stipe told Dana White to sign him at the Dana White contender series. Camur is a Light Heavyweight Prospect with champion potential.

Aleksa Camur 5-0 record at 24 years old usually wouldn’t be fighting for the UFC but because of Stipe persuading Dana, Believing in Stipe’s words.

Fighting Justin Ledet, UFC fighter with a 9-2 record . Two fight losing streak to Johnny Walker and Aleksandar Rakic. Ledet has more experience but Ledet has the advantage in striking by FAR. Multiple time Golden Gloves champion in Ohio.

Hopefully Camur wins and becomes one of the new breed of Light Heavyweights. Excited for the promising career of little Stipe Miocic… Aleksa Camur.