Aaron Pico rejuvenated since switching gyms to Jackson Wink MMA Academy. Three fight winning streak leading into 2021 wants to revenge his losses against Henry Corrales vs Adam Borics.
Adam Borics is highly touted trains out of Sanford MMA, Bounced back strong after the hard loss to Darrion Caldwell.
Henry Corrales is a solid fighter but Adam Borics is even better. Aaron Pico vs Adam Borics in April, May of 2021 would a GREAT fight for both fighters.
Aaron Pico REVENGES his loss to Adam Borics, Showing the continued haters and doubters that he can DEFEAT world class Featherweights.
“I would love to fight Adam Borics.” Aaron Pico interview with MyMMANews
” I wanna start making my revenge tour for sure, I’m not a good loser, I don’t like losing. I grabbed my nuts and fought those guys when I knew nothing I fought Henry Corrales when I only had what six fights I fought Adam Borics only had like seven fights these guys had way more experience.”
Adam Borics can continue his winning streak and ends.. Aaron Pico’s. On paper this a sick fight to watch, Storyline behind this fight would be entertaining to watch if Bellator markets and story tells correctly.
On the other hand Aaron Pico is a monster and finally now reaching his potential. Next George St Pierre and with a revenge win against Adam Borics is a win in the right direction.
Spring of 2021 Aaron Pico vs Adam Borics two of the best Bellator Featherweight prospects.
Stamp Fairtex #5 ranked Women’s Atomweight for One Championship is the main event fighter for One Championship: Unbreakable 3.
Step up in competition as Stamp Fairtex faces Alyona Rassohyna 12-4 record one of the best Women’s European prospects. WWFC Atomweight Champion before signing with One Championship.
Chatri Sityodtong believes in Stamp Fairtex as she’s part of the future for One Championship. Test fight for her, See if Fairtex has what it takes to become a Atomweight Champion.
Fairtex wins this fight against Alyona she’ll fight the top five atomweights such as Mei Yamaguchi and Lin Hiquin.
Definitely capable of winning this fight as Stamp Fairtex easily one of the best strikers or the BEST women’s striker in the world, Not even One Championship. One Championship Muay Thai and Kickboxing Atomweight Champion.
Motivated more than ever because of losing her One Championship Muay Thai title. Looking to return gain more confidence defeating one of the best Atomweight prospects in the WORLD.
Stamp Fairtex is an assassin and one of the next MMA stars, Definitely will be watching One Championship Unbreakable 3 especially for her. Step up in competition but I’m sure she accepts the challenge.
Loss is a loss but Logan Storley loss to Yaroslav Amosov really impressed me. Toughest fight Yaroslav Amosov ever had and Storley continued to challenge Amosov till the last second. Winning sprawls, Stuffing takedowns. Hitting Amosov in those three rounds.
Looking back at that fight you’ll see the improvements in Storley and one day he will challenge for the Bellator Welterweight title.
Yaroslav Amosov and Logan Storley take to the canvas in the 2️⃣nd round.
Logan Storley vs Neiman Gracie would be the perfect fight for both fighters. Storley coming off a loss doesn’t need to fight a guy like Lorenz Larkin or Andrey Koreshkov. Neiman Gracie a world class Jiu-Jitsu player, Next generation of Gracies would be a challenge to Storley.
Challenging Storley’s Division One Minnesota Grappling to the best of his ability.
Neiman Gracie facing a highly respected Logan Storley, Trains at Sanford MMA with Gilbert Burns, Vicente Luque, Derek Brunson. Stories of Storley winning wrestling practices, Winning spars against Sanford MMA fighters. A lot of hope with Storley.
Neiman can stop that hype down in Florida and start a winning streak that can lead to a title shot. Neiman one of the most underrated fighters Bellator has!!
Win over Ed Ruth, Jon Fitch and a decision loss to Rory MacDonald. No easy customer. Neiman Gracie is leading the next generation of the Gracie Family.
Days of UFC old timers, Circus fights with Bellator are done. New era of Bellator with Scott Coker, Neiman Gracie vs Logan Storley would be a Main Card fight on a UFC Event and would be a sick fight on a Bellator Main Card as well.
Sign me up!! Neiman Gracie vs Logan Storley Spring of 2021
Bellator Bantamweight division number one or number two most talented division in Bellator. Leading with Juan Archuleta Bellator Bantamweight Champion, Sergio Pettis, Magomed Magomedov Former ACB Bantamweight Champion, James Gallagher, Patchy Mix and many more talented Bantamweights.
Since the division is STACKED top to bottom, Many dream fights to schedule in 2021 why not have a Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix?
Time to create one since the Heavyweight division and now the Featherweight division is almost done with there tournament.
“I’ll tell you, I think we have some choices here,” he said when asked what weight class might get the nod for the next tournament. “I think that everybody’s in contention as far as weight class. I think we have two or three different divisions, we just haven’t decided yet.” https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/14/bellator-254-scott-coker-grand-prix-next/
Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix finals are next with AJ Mckee waiting for the Patricio Pitbull vs Emmanuel Sanchez fight. After the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Finals is over, Scott Coker should announce the next Grand Prix… Bantamweight Grand Prix.
Broadcast move to CBS Sports Network help the Bellator tremendously in the next five years, Most importantly help the fighters BRANDS. Many of the Bellator Bantamweights don’t have the recognition and all eyes on them with a Grand Prix. Headlines of surprising upsets and the stories behind the fighters.
To be honest with you it’s a no brainer from Bellator’s standpoint. MMA fans will be watching high level fights from Juan Archuleta fighting Magomed Magomedov, Brett Johns vs James Gallagher, Sergio Pettis vs Raufeon Stots. I can literally make a LONG list of matches because how stacked the division is.
Casual fans, Yes even them will truly appreciate the talent of the Bantamweight fighters. What they bring to the cage. High level fighting at it’s finest.
Depending on the Covid-19 situation invite Kyoji Horiguchi Rizin Bantamweight Bantamweight Champion, Kai Asakura Former Rizin Bantamweight Champion to the Grand Prix which would be SICK to watch. Makes the Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix even more interesting… Seeing who the #1 Bellator Bantamweight is and one of the best Bantamweights in the world.
Professional Fighters League fast rising MMA promotion 2020 season was stalled because of Covid-19, 2021 is a new year and PFL returns. Peter Murray PFL Chief Executive Officer and Ray Sefo PFL Promoter. PFL signed new fighters to add to the 2021 roster such as Fabricio Werdum, Cezar Ferreira and Anthony Pettis.
Underrated PFL signing is South Korean MMA star Sung Bin Jo. 9-1 record at 28 years old, Released after one fight in the UFC. Confusing to me because he’s a world class Featherweight, Competing in a stacked PFL Featherweight division.
Sung Bin Jo is one of the best Asian prospects pound for pound and this a great signing for PFL to build long term. Picture seeing Sung Bin Jo build the brand of the Professional Fighters League in Asia.
“I understand that the PFL is broadcast not only in English, but also in Spanish in the United States, so I plan to show everyone that Asians can compete at this level as well,” Jo said. “I will try to make Asian-Americans interested in the PFL after they see my performance there.”
“I am the first Korean to sign a contract with the PFL. I will set a good precedent by succeeding in the PFL, so that other Korean fighters can also dream and aspire to be on this stage and say ‘I want to be on big events like Sung Bin Jo’,” he concluded.
South Korean successful fighters like Korean Zombie, Dong Hyun Kim, Doo Ho Choi and now Sung Bin Jo.
Sung Bin Jo definitely capable of having a successful 2021 PFL season with wins against Alex Gilpin, Sheymon Moraes but defeating the elite wrestlers like Lance Palmer and Bubba Jenkins. Reaching into the PFL Featherweight semi-finals.
Top striker out of the PFL Featherweights and the entire PFL roster.
Will see what happens possibly can challenge for the PFL Featherweight Title because of his athleticism, Powerful punching power. Overall PFL signed a star and in the next couple years can be argued as one of the best Featherweights non UFC.
KSW Featherweight division has Salahdine Parnasse, Daniel Torres, Max Coga and that’s about it. Shame the division only has 7 fights. Martin Lewandowski(KSW promoter) needs to sign talented Featherweights to add depth to the KSW Featherweight division.
Borislav Nikolic
8-0 record at 27 years old. Born and raised in Serbia. Looking for big oppurtunities fighting in one of the biggest MMA promotions in the world… KSW. Fights for Serbian Battle Championship at the moment but I’m sure KSW can sign him right now if a contract was offered. Entertaining fighter to watch, Ending fights early with first round ko’s or submissions.
Niko Samsonidse
9-1 record at 26 years old, Easily one of the best European Featherweight prospects in the world but is very underrated. Niko has a nasty left hand, Striking similar to Cory Sandhagen.
Daniel Rutkowski
Polish born and raised Daniel Rutkowski #1 Polish Featherweight not fighting for KSW. Prime of his his fighting career at 32 years old. Babilon MMA Featherweight Champion. Rutkowski is an animal, KSW better sign him before it’s too late. Sick fights between him and Parnasse, Torres, Max Coga.
Vugar Kyarmov
Impressive performances at Bellator, Rizin, WWFC lead to my interest on finding out who this fighter is. Vugar is a world class fighter, Constant pressure which is a fighting style that’s I purely enjoy. 15-3 record at 28 years old. Vugar Kyarmov is an assassin.
Yanis Ghemmouri
Yanis Ghemmouri 9-1 record at 26 years old. French born and raised currently fights for UAE Warriors one of the best regional MMA promotions but KSW is A LOT better. Trains at one of the best European gyms in Bulgarian Top Team. Defeated Rachid Haz 8-1 record. Star written all over him. Becoming a superstar like French native Salahdine Parnasse.
KSW 58 ended in a shocking upset with Daniel Torres knocking out the French superstar Salahdine Parnasse in the first round. Shocked by this loss as a I expected Parnasse to win by decision but Torres proved all of us wrong but congratulations to the new KSW Featherweight Champion Daniel Torres.
Rematch between Daniel Torres vs Salahdine Parnasse in the summer of 2021 makes sense. Parnasse deserves a rematch and secondly the KSW Featherweights all fought already in the last couple months. Lastly Parnasse and Torres defeated them all besides Ivan Buchinger.
MMA Twitter buzzing about Daniel Torres cracking Parnasse in the first round, Top sites writing about KSW 58 event.
Now imagine Torres vs Parnasse rematch KSW 60, Possibly fighting in front of fans with the crowd roaring. KSW 60 trending on MMA social media, Spreading the word about this stacked event in Poland. Two of the best Featherweights fighting each other.
Either Daniel Torres ends trilogy talks with a finish or Parnasse returns with a win. Earning back his KSW Featherweight Title.
Spectacle of Daniel Torres vs Salahdine Parnasse 2 would be a highly anticipated rematch that would build up KSW brand even more.
Third Fight on the KSW 58 Main Card is a GREAT Welterweight fight, Shamil Musaev(KSW Welterweight Contender) vs Uros Jurisic(Former Titan FC Welterweight Champion). Definitely a Welterweight fight to stay tuned that can be a fight on a UFC card, Main Card fight on Bellator but it’s on the Main Card of KSW 58.
Uros Jurisic
Uros Jurisic European Middleweight undefeated prospect, Trains out of American Top Team with a bunch of killers.
“I can’t wait to make that walk to the KSW cage,” Jurisic said in a prepared statement. “I have worked hard all my career to become a champion from a huge organization like KSW. I feel like I can make KSW my true home, and I will ensure to deliver for the KSW fans!”
Training with those killers hopefully helps with defeating his tough opponent Shamil Musaev. Jurisic with a impressive win against Shamil Musaev will lead to a KSW Welterweight Title and facing off against Roberto Soldic.
Latest win was against Walter Gahadza(18-5) record at Bellator 247. In a masterclass performance that lead to a rear naked choke in the first round.
Smart decision for Uros Jurisic to sign a multi-fight deal with KSW, Fighting in front of his Eastern Europe fans and fighting against a world class European Welterweight prospect.
Shamil Musaev
Shamil Musaev European Lightweight and Welterweight prospect at 27 years old is undefeated 14-0. Rising KSW prospect with the oppurtunity to face Roberto Soldic. Facing off against Former Titan FC Welterweight Champion.
Born and raised in Russia trains at Golden Team against Russian savages Aliyar Sarkerov, Magomed Ismailov.
The talented Shamil Musaev at KSW 54 was scheduled to fight Mateusz Gamrot but because of Musaev knee injury that fight wouldn’t happen. Shows how much KSW believes in Musaev that he can challenge Gamrot for the KSW Lightweight Title.
KSW #1 European MMA Promotion is promoting another banger with KSW 58 Parnasse vs Torres.
Salahdine Parnasse KSW Featherweight Champion, French sensation and superstar fighting Daniel Torres, KSW Featherweight #1 Contender. On paper is a exciting Featherweight fight to watch under the radar unless you are a hardcore fan.
KSW 58 Parnasse vs Torres is a fight I’m truly excited for.
Salahdine Parnasse
Undefeated French Superstar last fight was in 2019 against Ivan Buchinger, Last fight was a masterpiece for the ages. Defeating a former Cage Warriors and M1 champion. Finally returns to a long layoff against a formidable opponent.
“I was happy and I was ready to take him on and really I was ready to take on anyone,” Parnasse said. “Torres is a good opponent. He’s off to a good start in KSW. It was good news for me. I wasn’t surprised by the matchup since he’d won all of his fights.”
Parnasse with a win against Torres will continue to build his reputation as one of the best Featherweights in the world. Past opportunities to fight for UFC but rather stay home in fight for KSW.
KSW has a superstar on there hands and should do everything they can to keep him.
Daniel Torres
Daniel Torres coming off a big win against Max Coga, Former PFL fighter, GMC Welterweight Champion. 31 fights for Coga against Torres fourteen. Definitely gave Torres the confidence, Earning the right to fight Salahdine Parnasse for the KSW Featherweight title that will be a life changing win.
“The fight I see it as an opportunity. I need to be prepared for my opportunity. I’ve prepared everything. I’ve prepared my kicks, punches, knees elbows. I’ve trained how to grip on the cage, how to grip on the ground. I prepare myself in my condition and my mind to be calm. I see my opponent in the fight and in my mind, he’s not there, it’s just me. I get so calm. This is how I prepare myself.”
Lucas Clay 6-1 record, Midwest Welterweight prospect trains at growing Missouri gym St. Charles MMA with Julius Anglickas. Lucas Clay is fighting America Kickboxing Academy prospect JJ Okanovich. Okanovich won his fight on the Dana White Contender Series but no UFC contract.
Clay’s last fight was against Craig Fruth at Hoosier Fight Championship 41, In a grappling battle till the last round as triangle choked Fruth for the win.
Clay is the underdog but with a upset win can help out his career tremendously.
Richard Palencia
Richard Palencia one of the most underrated flyweight prospects at 30 years old. 8-0 record, Wins at LFA and Combate Americas. Trains at underrated powerhouse gym MMA Lab.
Joshua Silveira
Joshua Silveira 3-0 Light Heavyweight prospect, Top Light Heavyweight prospect in Arizona, Florida. Second appearance under the LFA banner. 2021 important year for him as Joshua can get signed by UFC, Bellator or PFL. Instead of fighting in the regional scene.
One Championship Unreakable 2 Main Event is Mauri Cerilli vs Abdulbasir Vagabov. In the Main Card of Unbreakable 2 is Rui Chen vs Won Il Kwon.
Rui Chen
Rui Chen is a One Championship rising superstar 9-1 record at 24 years old. Only loss was to Troy Worthen(All-American Wrestler at Univerity of Central Florida), Ending his fights with knockouts in the early rounds. One of the best One Championship prospects in any division. Future One Championship Bantamweight Title Contender.
Most impressive win was Ali Motamed at One Championship: Big Bang 2. Watching his hand speed that lead to the first round knockout. Labeling Rui Chen as the Chinese Striking sensation.
Hopefully with a win against Won Il Kwon South Korean Bantamweight prospect will lead to tough fights. Start of an important 2021.
Rui Chen fight opportunities like Muin Gafurov (17-3), Zhao Zhi Kang(12-4), Bruno Picci(7-5) in 2021.
Bibiano Fernandes nearing retirement means the One Championship Bantamweight Division is here for the taking and Chen Rui can be the next Bantamweight Champion.
Tristar Gym, American Top Team, Sanford MMA, Team Alpha Male, City Kickboxing are some of the top MMA gyms in the world. Besides the Top 10-20 MMA Gyms in the world there’s underrated growing MMA gyms all over the place that are coaching future Champions. Discovered rising MMA gyms from North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
North America
Fortis MMA
Financed by former NBA All-Star Deron Williams. Williams built his own MMA gym Fortis MMA. Head coach of Fortis MMA is underrated coach Sayif Saud. Stable of talent lead by Geoff Neal, Ryan Spann, Diego Ferriera, Miles Johns, JP Buys, Austin Lingo. Prospects like Fernie Garcia, Elijah Johns and Mohammed Usman.
Fortis MMA is building something special in Dallas, Texas. Future title contenders like Geoff Neal. Diego Ferriera. Prospects like Garcia, Johns and Usman will be signing with a major promotion shortly.
Couple years will be seeing many young hungry aspiring transfers travel down to Fortis MMA.
Glory MMA & Fitness
UFC Veteran James Krause found his next passion being a MMA coach. Runs Glory MMA & Fitness in Missouri. Coaching future UFC Featherweight contender Grant Dawson, Megan Anderson, Jeff Molina(Former Dana White Contender Series alumni), David Onama Top Ten US Featherweight prospect. Onama will fight for the Dana White Contender Series.
Fight Ready MMA
Santino De Franco Head Coach at Fight Ready MMA with Frankie Saenz. Santino helps coaching the greatest combat athlete Henry Cejudo, Next Brazilian superstar Paulo Costa. Leandro Higo, Korean Zombie who can beat most Featherweights in the world. Coaching Tracy Cortez rising UFC women’s prospect who will have a significant 2021 that will skyrocket her recognition and moving up the rankings.
Henry Cejudo finishes Dominick Cruz in the second round and retires on top.
Dude, what a interesting career enjoyed the fights Cringe King. 🤴🏻@HenryCejudo 🔥🔥🔥#UFC249
Part of the Renzo Gracie Academy branch is rising MMA gym in Philadelphia. Owner of Renzo Gracie Philly is Daniel Gracie. Crop of talent with Sean Brady, Pat Sabatini and Jeremiah Wells. Sean Brady underrated UFC Welterweight prospect 3-0 with the UFC. Next fight is at UFC 259. Pat Sabatini one of the best Featherweight prospects in the United States, CFFC Featherweight Champion. Jeremiah Wells Top Ten US Welterweight prospect CES Welterweight Champion.
South America
Astra Fight Team
Astra Fight Team located in Brazil is one of the rising MMA gyms. Head Coach Marcelo Brigadeiro and Marcelo Zulu. Lead by Julio Cesar Neves 35-1, Impressive record as Neves is one of the best Featherweight prospects, Rafael Silva Former Pancrase Bantamweight Champion, Victor Silva 20-4 Featherweight at 28 years old. Gian Siqueria easily one of the best Welterweight prospects in the world. Gian is the Serbian Battle Championship Welterweight Champion. Taila Santos rising UFC Flyweight at 27 years old, Expect big things in 2021.
Constrictor Team
Constrictor Team located in Brazil, Ran by Ataide Junior. Stable of talent from Francisco Trinaldo, Rani Yahya, Adriano Moraes (One Championship Flyweight Champion), Herbeth Sousa(15-1 Bantamweight prospect)UFC Veteran Renato Moicano.
Los Perros Sarnosos
Rising MMA gym in Peru with a stable of Latin American prospects from Daniel Marcos(Top 5 Bantamweight Latin America), Sergio Giglio 12-0 record 24 years old, John Jairo Quinones 7-2 record Peru Flyweight prospect. Lastly Yuneisy Duben 4-0 Women’s Flyweight prospect.
Jake Hadley Cage Warriors Flyweight Champion after defeating Luke Shanks is one of the best Flyweight prospects in the world. Important win over SBG Ireland Flyweight prospect Blaine O’ Driscoll. Only 24 years old with many years ahead. Winning a Cage Warriors title is one of the best accomplishments for a MMA prospect. Without a doubt will be signing with UFC.
Sam Patterson
Sam Patterson Brave CF Lightweight prospect at 24 years old. Signed a five fight deal before his fight with Felipe Silva at Brave CF 41. Under the radar United Kingdom prospect but will rise through the UK rankings. Putting on incredible performances like he did against Felipe Silva. Knocking him out in the 1st round.
“I’m fighting for one of the biggest organizations in the world in BRAVE Combat Federation. I can’t thank enough for what they’ve done for my career. I can’t wait for my next fight! See you soon, BRAVE Nation”, exclaimed the happy Patterson in an online video to announce his signing.
2021 watch Sam Patterson challenge for the Brave CF Lightweight title, Defeat some tough opponents like Ronaldo Dy, Anas Siraj Mounir.
Adam Bramhald
Adam Bramhald 9-2 record at 26 years old. Underrated English Bantamweight prospect. Watch him grow in 2021, Fighting for Cage Warriors, BAMMA, Brave CF in 2021.
Jordan Vucenic
Jordan Vucenic 7-1 record at 24 years old. Talented grappler for a English fighter. Solid clinch game against the cage. Successful Cage Warriors career that lead to him challenging Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion Morgan Charriere at Cage Warriors 122. Upset win over Charriere will be a LIFE CHANGING WIN.
Mike Ekundayo
Mike Ekundayo Cage Warriors 8-1 record at 27 years old, #3 UK England Bantamweight prospect. Former Rise of Champions Bantamweight Champion, Fighting for Cage Warriors right now. Looking to become Cage Warriors Bantamweight champion in 2021. Training at Great Britain Top Team with Nathaniel Wood. Mike needs some work defensively but with his athletic skills he can compete with the best of the BEST UFC Bantamweights or Bellator Bantamweights.
Curious to watch Ekundayo 2021 season to see the improvements in his game because he’ll get a UFC or Bellator contract no doubt. Make or break year for him.
Since I watched Arman Tsarukyan fight against Islam Makhachev I was extremely impressed with his UFC debut. Yes he lost but WOW I was blown away with his Arman’s grappling exchanges with Islam.
After watching his debut I knew right than and there that Arman will be a UFC Lightweight Champion.
Three fight winning streak since the loss to Islam. Improving every fight, Grappling dominant victories but little improvements in his striking. If Arman works on his striking, Boxing in training at Tiger Muay Thai. I really don’t see anyone beating him.
Yes there’s Islam Makhachev, Kevin Lee, Rafael Fiziev, Michael Chandler but Tsarukyan is the future. I GUARANTEE it.
2021 significant year for him, Hope he fights tougher opponents. Nasrat Haqparast pulled out of his fight because of illness but I hope that fight gets rescheduled because Nasrat is a UFC Lightweight prospect, Next generation of Tristar Gym fighters.
Edges the top 15 by the end of 2021, Continuing his three fight winning streak. Facing some UFC Lightweight veterans to build his profile.
“I want to fight with top 15, top 10. I want to let everybody know who I am.” Arman Tsarukyan
Salahdine Parnasse KSW Featherweight Champion, One of KSW biggest stars is EASILY one of the BEST Featherweights in the world. Only 23 years old 14-0 record will continue to get better and show why he’s one of the best fighters. Gained my attention and respect when Parnasse defeated Ivan Buchinger(Former M1 Featherweight Champion, Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion). What’s exciting is Parnasse loves fighting for KSW because of the treatment as a star. KSW will have a loyal fighter showing the world he might be the best Featherweight in the world. Next fight for Parnasse is against Daniel Torres(Top 10 European Featherweight) at KSW 58.
Khusein Askhabov
Khusein Askhabov why in the world he isn’t a UFC or Bellator fighter is beyond my imagination. Impressive undefeated of 23-0 , Number one European Bantamweight prospect. WWFC Bantamweight Champion defeating some tough fighters with his all around skills. Finishing opponents in the early rounds with his world class grappling. Khusein Askhabov trains at both Tiger Muay Thai and American Top Team, Maybe Mike Brown, Dustin Poirier or Masvidal can spread the word. Love to see Askhabov sign with UFC, Compete against the best Bantamweights in the world.
Muhammad Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev next generation of MMA, Future UFC Bantamweight Champion. Before fighting for UFC is fighting for Brave Combat Federation and Celtic Gladiator. Mokaev 4-0 at 20 years old, Looking forward to his 2021 campaign. Excited to see him fight high level opponents.
Mochamed Machaev
Mochamed Machaev Brave CF Featherweight prospect, Top 5 European Featherweight prospect will an exciting future ahead of him with a record of 10-0 at 21 years old. Successful career at XFN and Brave Combat Federation. Impressive last win against Shoaib Yousaf(7-2 record) at Brave CF 40. Grappling machine with B + striking. Only get better as time goes on. In for a treat watching Machaev in 2021.
Uros Jurisic
Future KSW Welterweight Champion Uros Jurisic, Former Titan FC Welterweight Champion. 11-0 record at 28 years old. Don’t be surprised if he challenges for the KSW Welterweight Title and defeats one of the best Welterweights in the world in Roberto Soldic. Finding a new home at KSW.
Jonas Magard
Jonas Magard 12-4 record 28 years old, One of the most underrated European prospects. Born and raised Denmark, Not really a hot spot for MMA talent but Magard can make Denmark MMA known. Wins at Cage Warriors, ACB, BAMMA and current FEN Bantamweight Champion.
Benoit Saint Denis
Benoit Saint Denis nickname is the God of War for a reason, 6-0 record. Grappling machine, Built like a tank. Trains at one of the most underrated gyms in the world at Bulgarian Top Team. Fights at Brave Combat Federation. Don’t expect Benoit Saint Denis to be in the UFC in 2020 but next couple years will move up the European Welterweight Rankings.
Mateusz Legierksi
Mateusz Legierksi Czech Republic, Eastern Europe Welterweight prospect 7-0 record at at 24 years old. Former Oktagon Welterweight Champion and now fights for KSW. One win under the KSW banner. Fights like a Welterweight veteran, Composed in his biggest fights. Guaranteed star fighting for the biggest European promotion KSW. KSW prospect for the 2021 season as well. Dangerous counter striker, Catches you, Going down. Looking forward to the 2021 season for Mateusz Legierski.
Niko Samsonidse
Niko Samsonidse 9-1 record German Featherweight prospect that’s very underrated. Watching his fights on YouTube. Very nasty left hand. Volume striker. Only 26 years old, Maybe a year and a half will see Niko fight for the UFC or Bellator. Fighting for promotions like Cage Warriors, KSW, Oktagon, Brave CF will help build Niko’s recognition. Bet few people know about him, However he has that potential to be a UFC or Bellator Featherweight Title contender. Switching to a top European gym or heading to American Top Team, Kings MMA will help with his progression.
One Championship and Chatri Sityodtong putting a lot of focus on Muay Thai making it more of a popular sport, Appreciated globally. Signed some of the most talented Muay Thai fighters Phetmorakot Petchyindee, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Jonathan Haggerty.
Many Muay Thai fighters around the world that One Championship should sign to build there Muay Thai brand.
Spencer Brown Next Muay Thai Superstar, WBC Super-Lightweight European Champion. Main Event attraction for fast rising Muay Thai Promotion, Yokkao but Spencer Brown would be a even bigger star fighting for One Championship. 23 years old, Next Pound for pound great Muay Thai fighter who can take Muay Thai to the next level.
Akram Hamidi 21-3 WBC International Bantamweight Champion only 21 years old can be part of the future for One Championship defeating some world class Muay Thai fighters only at 21 years old.
Lara Fernandez WBC Muay Thai Flyweight Champion by far #1 Women’s Muay Thai fighter not fighting for One Championship. Lara Fernandez would easily be a top 5 Flyweight right off the gate defeating high level Muay Thai fighters such as Grace Spicer in her last fight.
Isaac Araya WBC Muay Thai European Featherweight Champion
Jan Szajko ISKA European Champion,WKN Super Bantamweight Champion 45-8-2
Jacob Smith England’s #1 Featherweight prospect and future star similar to Spencer Brown. United Kingdom #1 Featherweight prospect wants to be #1 Featherweight in the WBC Muay Thai Rankings. Aiming to fight for One Championship and make the big money ASAP.
Tagir Khalilov WMC International Featherweight Champion
Daniel McGowan 2016 Muay Thai Grand Prix Champion, ISKA World Muay Thai Bantamweight Champion. 24 years old, UK #1 Junior Featherweight. 2 time Bantamweight Champion.
Mathieu Guevara 2 Time WMC European Champion, One of the most exciting Muay Thai fighters today. 31 years old still have couple more prime years left in him.
Prince Junior WBC Muay Thai International Lightweight Champion, WKU Junior Welterweight Muay Thai Champion at 28 years old. Entertaining fighting style, High level athlete.
Russia breeds some of the best MMA fighters in the world from Khabib, Islam Makhachev, Fedor Emelianenko, Zabit Magomedsharipov and many more world class fighters. Russia will continue to breed UFC champions such as…
Rustam Kerimov
Rustam Kerimov former ACA Bantamweight Champion, Only former ACA Bantamweight Champion because he want to test free agency. Kerimov 14-0 record at 29 years old, Born and breed from Dagestan. One of the best Bantamweights non UFC. Background in Combat Sambo, Absolute pitbull of a fighter. Constant pressure from takedowns to first round knockouts against successful MMA fighters such as Takeya Mizugaki.
Best performance was against Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev, Masterclass dominant win that lead to Kerimov winning the ACA Bantamweight Title. Kerimov will enter the UFC with lots of rise and don’t be surprised if he has a quick rise to the UFC Bantamweight title.
Yusuf Raisov
Yusuf Raisov easily one of the best Lightweights in the world, Future ACA Lightweight Champion 17-2 record. Top skills are his boxing, Technical volume striking like Max Holloway, Jorge Masvidal to name a few. Underrated grappling game. I’d love to watch see him in the UFC and face some of the best Lightweights in the world.
Alexander Shabily
Alexander Shabily world class Lightweight from Rostov, Russia. Stellar boxer with first round knockout power. Counter striker who takes his chances with openings. 19-3 record 27 years old, Man I’d love to see him fight for the UFC as he defeated some talented Lightweight prospects from Russian, Brazilian Lightweights. Entertaining skillful talented Lightweight fighter to watch.
Akhmed Shervaniev
Akhmed Shervaniev Lightweight assassin prospect personified, 15-1 record. Underrated Lightweight prospect but now fights for Brave CF, Looking to one day be a Brave CF Lightweight Champion. All-Around talent with #1 skill being his grappling. His grappling is beautiful to watch, Levels to everything and he’s world class. .
Kirill Kornilov
Kirill Kornilov Russia’s #1 Heavyweight prospect, World class Kickboxer 7-0 record. Fought the best of the best kickboxers from Jahfarr Wilnis. A lot of room to grow as a fighter but the raw talent Kirill has he can be a UFC Heavyweight title contender in five years. UFC is desperate for young Heavyweights and Kirill can be part of the next generation UFC Heavyweights.
Eldar Eldarov BRAVE CF Super Lightweight Champion accomplished everything on the regional scene from his successful wins in Russia and defeating world class fighters like Mounir Lazzez. Time for the next step in his MMA career and sign with UFC like Khamzat Chimaev, Mounir Lazzez, Ottman Azaitar.
Eldarov born and raised in the savage city of Dagestan, Russia. Learning the Russian fighting style tradition of Combat Sambo. Winning the Silver Medal in Combat Sambo and success in the Combat Sambo Euro Cup. Coached by Khabib’s late father and respected Dagestan Head Coach Abdulmunap Nurmagomedov.
“When I was 14-years old, my older brother introduced me to my coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who was the national coach for combat sambo. Until now, he’s the best martial arts coach in Dagestan, in Russia, and I could say in the world. He’s in my corner in all of my fights”.
Eldarov is the King of Bahrain MMA even though he’s born and raised in Dagestan. Head Coach of KHK MMA Team(Bahrain MMA Gym). Brave Combat Federation treating him like a KING but fighting for the UFC is life changing. Winning fights in the prime of his career at 29 years old, Khabib will do Eldarov a favor and persuade Dana White to sign his Dagestan brother. Since Khabib owes a favor.
We signed the contract immediately, but he (Abdulmanap) constantly reminded me to read it. He frequently asked questions like ‘What will they do in case of injury?’ or ‘Will there be medical insurance?’ Things like that. He just wanted Khabib to be safe,” Eldarov recalled.
Joanderson Brito broke out after his win leg kick knockout win against Jose Mariscal at LFA 65. Sadly last time, Brito fought was at LFA 65. Brito who reminds me of Jose Aldo I hope fights in 2021 because he’s one of the best Featherweight prospects in the world. Fight in a Brazilian promotion, Combate Americas, Russian Promotion or Legacy Fighting Alliance. MMA fans deserve to watch the 25 year old Featherweight prospect fight.
Daniel Marcos
Daniel Marcos 12-0 record 27 years old, #1 Latin America Bantamweight. 300 Sparta Bantamweight Champion. Wish he fought a bigger regional promotion before signing with UFC or Bellator for we can see his fights.
Maycon Mendoca
Maycon Mendoca impressed me a lot in his win against Dagvadorj at LFA 96. Volume accurate striking, Crazy chin. Winning the LFA Welterweight Title at the prime of his career at 28 years old. Reminds me of Dustin Poirier for some reason. 5 fight winning streak, All wins fighting for LFA. Time for UFC to sign Mendoca, Easily one of the best Welterweights available.
Eduardo Matias Torres, Rising Star and prospect out of Chile. 11-0 25 year old Bantamweight. Chilean assassin with crafty boxing and sneaky leg kicks as you watch in his win Combate 38 win against Rodrigo Vera. Needs to work on his grappling because when he faces high level grapplers it will be over for him. Torres only 25 years old has that Cory Sandhagen technical fighting style. My opinion switching gyms to like Team Alpha Male would help tremendously.
Esteban Riboviccs
Watching a future UFC Featherweight or Lightweight Champion before our eyes. 9-0 record. Big time finisher with first round finishes by submission or knockout. Type of fighter the UFC matchmaker love to sign on the Dana White Contender Series.
Diego Lopes
Future star coming out Brazil. Remember the name Diego Lopes. 18-3 record fighting for the upstart Lux Fight League. Lopes is the Lux Fight League Featherweight Champion, Defending his title twice. Time to get that call from UFC, UFC debut or fight on the Dana White Contender Series. Talented submission artist with early finishes by submission.
Michael Morales
Colombia rising MMA hotspot as Michael Morales 10-0 20 year old Welterweight is part of that next generation of Colombia MMA. Crazy only 20 years old and already one of the best Latin America prospects. That’s insane!! Looks promising, Poised beyond his years. Future UFC Welterweight Champion if he stays focused. I’d love to see him fight for Combate Americas, Lux Fight League or Legacy Fighting Alliance to build more exposure for himself. Signing with UFC is bound to happen.
Andres Luna Martinetti
Andres Luna Martinetti 9-0 record at 25 years old is part of the next generation of Colombia MMA as well. Lengthy Bantamweight similar to Cory Sandhagen with body style and technical striking. One of the best Bantamweight prospects from Latin America.
Karla Elizabeth Sanchez Lozano
Karla Lozano is a pitbull like Frankie Edgar and Tatiana Suarez. Don’t so many Latin America wrestlers like her. Only 5-0 record at 23 years old, Few more years before she gets a call from Sean Shelby. However impressive masterclass win against Sandra Lavado in the FFC Women’s Strawweight Grand Prix final. Maybe earn a UFC contract by signing with Combate Americas and moving up to the flyweight division, Fighting Melissa Martinez which is one of the best women’s fights on paper.
Mario Sousa
Mario Sousa put me on notice when he fought on the Dana White Contender Series. Impressive striking, All around talent but didn’t get signed because of no finish. However he’s a world class talent and he’ll get a second chance to impress Uncle Bobby Dana, Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard. Future UFC Middleweight Title Challenger. Mario Sousa is only 24 years old, 12-1 record. Only will get better as time goes on. Really wish I was able to upload the Dana White Contender Series fight to see how talented he is against world class Middleweight prospects.
Rodney Kealohi Next Generation of Jackson Wink MMA, Flyweight at 26 years old with a 5-1 record is a rising Flyweight prospect who made his Legacy Fighting Alliance debut at LFA 92. Under the radar prospect but will breakout in 2021. Exciting kickboxing fighting style that will lead to UFC marketing a sweet leg kick knockout from a LFA fight.
Upon further review, it was actually not an unfortunate ending. Just a well timed powerful knee! #LFA92pic.twitter.com/c5hohBkyaz
Matt Dixon one of the best United States prospects last couple years, Fought on the Dana White Contender Series but lost to Orion Cosce. Definitely will return to the Dana White contender series in 2021. Win the LFA Welterweight Title or defeat a talented Welterweight prospect, No doubt he’ll get an opportunity. Reminds me of Kamaru Usman, Robbie Lawler, Colby Covington because of his world class wrestling. Add some smooth striking and he’ll be a problem for everyone.
Adli Edwards
Adli Edwards, Former All-American wrestler at Ashland University that shows in his fights as he dominates his opponents with wrestling. Adli Edwards is one of the best Featherweight prospects in the United States. Defeating Lance Lawrence for the HRMMA Featherweight Title. Yes he’s a dominant wrestler but his striking is underrated and it will get better as time goes on.
Nate Richardson
Nate Richardson world class Kickboxer who fights for Glory Kickboxing while doing MMA. One of the best Featherweight prospects from the Midwest who fights for Legacy Fighting Alliance. 8-2 record. Will see Richardson get an opportunity to fight on the Dana White Contender Series.
Richard Palencia
Richard Palencia undefeated flyweight with 8-0 record at 30 years old. Trains out of the MMA Lab, One of the most underrated MMA gyms in the world. Most impressive win was against Kevin Wirth at LFA 44. Winning the LFA Flyweight Title definitely help on the road to the UFC, Bellator or One Championship.
Nurmagomedov last name will build an MMA legacy from Khabib, Next generation of fighters from Umar Nurmagomedov, Said Nurmagomedov, and Usman Nurmagomedov.
Said Nurmagomedov signed with the UFC in 2018 and defeated three talented Bantamweights from Justin Scoggins, Ricardo Ramos and Mark Striegl.
CLOCKED IN. CLOCKED OUT.
🇷🇺 Said Nurmagomedov needs seconds to finish the job.
Said quietly winning his fights, Underrated Bantamweight and Underrated Nurmagomedov. He’ll breakout in 2021 and finish the year as a top 15 Bantamweight in the STACKED Bantamweight division.
I called out Sean O’Malley but he went silent.” “I want someone top 10, Top 15.” Said Nurmagomedov
Technically sound Said Nurmagomedov is a fun fighter to watch, Similar to Cory Sandhagen who had a great 2020. Now Said can follow in the foosteps of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Said next fights can be Marlon Vera who recently lost to Jose Aldo, Cody Stamann who lost to Jimmie Rivera in July. Facing the top 10- top 15 Bantamweights.
Hopefully fighting in January in a short notice fight or February against a top ten to top fifteen opponent.
Definitely can compete against the best Bantamweights in the world, Winning UFC fights and ACA fights.(#1 Russian Promotion) Watching his fight against Mark Striegl, Blown me away how talent he is!! Mark Striegl before signing with UFC was one of the best Featherweight prospects, URCC Featherweight Champion.
Defeating Marlon Vera, Cody Stamann will help Said be ranked in the top 15. Leading to fighting UFC Vets Jimmie Rivera, Raphael Assuncao or Pedro Munhoz.
ANY of the three fights will help tremendously. Facing world class Bantamweights will ruin a fight in a split second with the wrong move. However I believe will take advantage of the new spotlight on the Main Card and have a impressive performance. Fight against Jimmie Rivera would be a great fight on paper as beating a guy like Jimmie gives you that confidence.
Last fight is against the Creme de la creme, Facing fighters like Jose Aldo, Marlon Moraes, Dominick Cruz. Personally pick a fight against Dominick Cruz which would be a sick technically sound Bantamweight fight.
Defeating top 4-8 Bantamweights at the end of 2021 will lead to a title shot or being a title contender in 2022.
Starting the year edging the top 15 and finishing the year as a title contender. Watch out for Said Nurmagomedov in the stacked Bantamweight division.
Brazil always WILL be a hot bed for MMA talent since the beginning. Next wave of Brazilian prospects coming to UFC, Bellator and One Championship. Gian Siqueira is next wave of Brazilian prospects to take over. Most MMA fans never heard of Gian Siqueira but good for you. Siqueira Serbian Battle Championship Welterweight Champion at … Continue reading Underrated Brazilian 2021 Prospect Gian Siqueira→
Ruslan Emilbek Kyrgyzstan born and raised 12-0 Featherweight prospect is making his One Championship debut tomorrow at Fist of Fury 2. Debut I’m definitely excited about. Ruslan Emilbek is one of the best Featherweight prospects from China, Fighting in the China regional promotion Chin Woo Men. Significant win fighting for ACA. Defeating Lambert Akhiadov(9-4). Winning … Continue reading Ruslan Emilbek One Championship Debut→
Professional Fighters League 2021 season begins on April 23rd. PFL signed free agents Anthony Pettis, Bubba Jenkins, Fabricio Werdum. Underrated PFL signing Jordan Young! Jordan Young Bellator Jordan Young youngest fighter in the PFL Light Heavyweight division. Before signing with PFL was a hot prospect for Bellator. Defeating tough fighters with undefeated records. Six fight … Continue reading PFL Underrated Signing Jordan Young→
Vicente Luque Rising UFC Welterweight, Top Ten UFC Welterweight now because of his best year in 2020. Impressive striking display wins against Niko Price where he beat the hell out of Niko Price than a impressive win against Randy Brown( former ROC Welterweight Champion).
Luque my Dark Horse of the UFC Welterweight Division will challenge for the UFC Welterweight title in 2021. Finally earning the spotlight that he deserves. Going on six fight winning streaks before losing to Wonderboy Thompson.
Earning the respect from Wonderboy for having the pure will to not give up, Hitting Luque with shots but Vicente Luque kept pushing forward, Striking well against Wonderboy whose one of the best strikers in the world
“I think patience is the biggest lesson I take from this fight,” Luque said. “Many times we think we can solve something through brute force and will. There, I learned that I had all the will and it wasn’t enough, he beat me with technique and experience. I’ll keep that in mind so I can work on it and evolve.
I went against one of the best in the world and I was awarded a ‘fight of the night’ bonus for the third time this year, That’s my style’s merit, I was able to put on pressure even against a technical guy, I landed good shots. I showed I’m on the right path. Now I want to rest and correct a lot of things.”
Definitely will evolve training at Sanford MMA with Gilbert Burns, Michael Chandler. Learning from one of the best MMA coaches Henri Hooft. Understanding he fought one of the best Welterweights in the world and needs to advance the holes in the game. Wants to be a world champion, Focus on his weaknesses.
“I fought four times last year, I watched those four fights, and I don’t look so different from one to the other, so guys can read me. If I’m always doing the same things, I have to add to that. I’m not going to stop doing what I’m good at, but I need to add new things, so that’s what I’ve been working on. I also put on some boxing. Boxing is great, and I’ve been doing a lot of work with a boxing coach and get some hand speed, so that’s good.”
Talent is their for Vicente Luque, Selected to be on Ultimate Fighter for reason because the UFC matchmakers and scouts seen a champion out of him. He’s a world class talent and with a couple fights Luque can challenge for the UFC Welterweight Title.
Luque first fight can be against former UFC Welterweight Champion, Robbie Lawler who still to this day trains like a savage. Every MMA fan recognizes the name Robbie Lawler. Yes Lawler #13 ranked Welterweight while Luque #10th ranked.
Win against Lawler build up the name of Luque, Needs that much as possible. Build his brand, Help the UFC marketing team promoting his name on UFC promos.
Next fight options can be … Loser of Chiesa vs Magny, Rematch against Wonderboy Thompson. Storyline of the new & improved Vicente Luque looking to revenge his loss. Welterweight contender fight.
Hopefully with the advancements in his boxing he can defeat the UFC Welterweight Title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Revenging his loss on a UFC Main Card, UFC ESPN + event headliner.
Breakout performance, Biggest win of his UFC career as Wonderboy is one of the toughest fighters to face because of his difficult Kickboxing fighting style.
Ranked possibly as a top FIVE UFC Welterweight now can fight the top 5 UFC Welterweights depending whose champion, Not injured, Coming off losses. Exciting fight options from Colby Covington, Leon Edwards, Gilbert Burns or Khamzat Chimaev.
I don’t want to select a third fight for him but ANY of the top 5 Welterweights will lead to Luque challenging for the UFC Welterweight Title.
Expect big things from Vicente Luque, Many great fights for him in the STACKED UFC Welterweight Division. Ends 2021 as a UFC Welterweight Title contender.
Rizin Bantamweight Champion Kyoji Horiguchi is the King of Rizin. Defeating all the opponents he came across, Needs some better competition to give Horiguchi a challenge. Many talented Bantamweights Rizin can sign right now in 2021.
Stephen Loman is the #1 Fighter for Brave Combat Federation. Brave CF Bantamweight Champion, Multiple defenses against future One FC or Bellator fighters such as Frans Mlambo, Gary Mangat. He’s a world class fighter as much as they come. Wonder if he loves Brave CF or paying them life changing money because the top 3 MMA promotions would love to have him. Loman vs Horiguchi, Loman vs Asakura, Loman vs Patchy Mix would be great matchups to see how talented he is.
Rizin better sign him, Do whatever they can. 7-8 fight deal, Millions of dollars because another promotion will sign him.
Rustam Kerimov
ACA is the #1 Russian MMA promotion in my opinion with talented fighters from Petr Yan, Zabit Magomedsharipov, Askar Askarov Anatoly Tokov. Rustam Kerimov is the next GREAT fighter to leave ACA. Kerimov is one of my favorite fighters to watch because of his all-around aggressive pressure fighting style. Kerimov in the prime of his career at 29 years old. Love to see him straight away fight Kyoji Horiguchi, Fight Bellator fighters. I’m telling you he’s a world class fighter.
Daniel Oliveira
Japan loves there Brazilians since the days of Kazushi Sakuraba fighting the Gracie Family. Rizin needs a world class Brazilian fighter to add to there roster and Daniel Oliveira fits that perfectly. Daniel Oliveira 28-7 record ACA Bantamweight Champion. Daniel doing well for himself fighting for ACA but with a large deal on the table offered from Rizin, He’ll take it in a heart beat. 33 years old Oliveira, Couple years left in his prime would be perfect for Rizin. Sick matchups for hardcore fans.
Khusein Askhabov
Why Khusein Askhabov isn’t in the UFC/Bellator is beyond me because Khusein has one of the best records in MMA. 23-0 record at 25 years old.#1 Ukraine Bantamweight prospect, WWFC Bantamweight Champion. Khusein trains at two of the best MMA gyms in the world… American Top Team as Mike Brown and Dan Lambert recognize his greatness. Second gym he trains at is Tiger Muay Thai coached by George Hickman, Valentina Shevchenko, Petr Yan. Askhabov before signing with UFC can fight for Rizin making a name for himself fighting the best Bantamweights in the world.
Ary Farias world class Jiu-Jitsu artist, Competing in the Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Competitions. Fighting in the best promotions from ACB, LFA. Defeating Johnny Campbell, 20-12 record at Taura MMA 10. Farias is one of the best Brazilian Bantamweights.
Allan Begosso Team Alpha Male prospect 5-0 record at 25 years old. Born and raised in Brazil. Upcoming Brazilian prospect, What perfect place than to make your name fighting for Rizin one of the best MMA promotions. Begosso fighting Rizin Bantamweight veterans or upcoming Japanese prospects.
Tom Aspinall, 9-2 Heavyweight is a 27 year old UFC Heavyweight Prospect but in 2021 ends year as a top ten UFC Heavyweight. Finally a fresh new face in the old man UFC Heavyweight Division.
ANOTHER ONE! 💢
Tom Aspinall gets his second consecutive RD 1️⃣finish.
Aspinall two UFC wins will have many more to come as he’s a sparring partner with Tyson Fury. Teammate with Darren Till. Says a lot to be a sparring partner with Tyson Fury, Doesn’t choose anyone to spar with.
“That was brilliant, it completely changed my mindset spending a lot of time with Tyson because he takes it for what it is.
“He doesn’t take stuff too serious, he doesn’t go in there with his ego and all that kind of stuff so for a young man, I think I was about 22 at the time, it was just good to be around someone like that.
Fast hands, Quick Heavyweight at Six Foot 6 is fighting former UFC Heavyweight Champion back in 2005 Andrei Arlovski on February 20th. Major step in competition as Arlovski fought every fighting style imaginable, Top UFC Heavyweights so… Aspinall definitely has his hands full but if Aspinall defeats not even knock out Andrei Arlovski man oh man he’ll RISE through the Heavyweight Division.
“I don’t think there are very many good heavyweights out there right now to be honest. I feel confident that I’ll work my way up the ranks, but at the right pace. I’m not trying to rush into anything, but I don’t see anything out there that makes me second guess myself or anything like that.” https://talksport.com/sport/mma/770295/tom-aspinall-ufc-heavyweight/
Uncle Bobby Dana’s eyes will be shining knowing they have a young hungry lion in the Heavyweight Division. Entertaining fighting style. Next version of Stipe Miocic.
Next version of Stipe… Tom Aspinall can fight the Polish assassin Marcin Tybura #15 Heavyweight, Blagoy Ivanov Top 13 or lastly Augusto Sakai who lost to Allistair Overem on September 5th.
Aspinall facing off Sakai #9 Heavyweight(Former Bellator Heavyweight, Dana White Contender Series alumni). Aspinall vs Sakai both UFC Heavyweights in the prime of there career. Main Card fight.
Aspinall finishes the year as a top ten UFC Heavyweight, Rising star and potential UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Bellator last couple years signing world class prospects from all over the world that are potential Bellator title contenders. Hats off to Bellator matchmakers signing and discovering some talented prospects. 2021 will be watching several prospects become rising stars.
Aaron Pico
Aaron Pico the next version of George St Pierre will rise to the top of the Bellator Featherweight division. Revenging his losses against Adam Borics & Henry Corrales. Showing the world he’s new & improved. Displaying dominant performances against his opponents. Mindset Pico has right now, Feel like he’ll be unstoppable. Proving the haters wrong as yes, Pico will one day be a Bellator Featherweight Champion. 2021 Aaron Pico will breakout.
Magomed Magomedov easily one of the best Bantamweights in the world before signing with Bellator. Memorable fights with Petr Yan, Defeating Yan once. Only person to defeat Yan. Bellator debut grapple dominant win against Matteus Mattos. Entering Bellator at 29 years old in the PRIME of his career. Magomed arguably competing in the #1 Bellator division. Interesting fights for him Josh Hill, Raufeon Stots, Patchy Mix. Truly excited for the 2021 season for Magomed Magomedov. Everyone is in for a treat as he defeats some of the best Bantamweights in the world!!
Mandy Bohm
Mandy Bohm former TKO Flyweight Champion is a German Assassin, Future Bellator women’s flyweight champion. Bohm rise through the Bellator flyweight division quickly. Cancelled fight against Liz Carmouche because of Covid-19. Bellator matchmaker, Rich Chau should schedule this fight again. Build up the profile of Mandy Bohm, SBG Ireland prospect. Defeating… Former UFC Women’s flyweight title challenger. Fight options like Alejandra Lara, Kate Jackson, Vanessa Porto. Fight against Denise Keilholtz would be a fight I’d want to see. Keilholtz multiple time kickboxing champion vs TKO Flyweight Champion.
Usman Nurmagomedov
Khabib’s younger cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov signed with Bellator. Current record of 11-0, Next great Nurmagomedov. Spoked highly of from Khabib, Javier Mendez. Next generation of American Kickboxing Academy prospects. Future Bellator Lightweight Champion. No fights with Bellator but I’m extremely excited for Usman’s debut and 2021 campaign.
Opposite fighting style of Khabib as he’s a Muay Thai fighter.
Usman, who I started training, has got so much talent. He’s so young, so strong – I believe he is going to be the biggest superstar out of all them.” Javier Mendez
Former Cage Warriors Champ Champ, Featherweight and Lightweight Champion signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator. World class Lightweight who could’ve signed with UFC but decided to take better all-around offer. Wins over Paddy Pimblett, Morgan Charriere, Talented grappler. Future Bellator Lightweight Champion or Lightweight contender. Fights against Sidney Outlaw, Brent Primus, Myles Jury in 2021.
.＠truevikingbak gets it done! We have a lightweight number 1 contender! 🙌
Logan Storley 4 time All-American Wrestler out of Minnesota transferred over to MMA. Trains out Sanford MMA, Sparring partners with Michael Chandler and Robbie Lawler. Stories of giving his teammates like Gilbert Burns, Jason Jackson, Vicente Luque trouble. Explains why he went to a split decision with Yaroslav Amosov. Massive potential for Logan Storley he just needs to fight more consistently. Hopefully Storley and his team can schedule couple fights for him in 2021 because it will be a breakout year for Storley. Impressed me a lot in his fight against Amosov.
Yaroslav Amosov and Logan Storley take to the canvas in the 2️⃣nd round.
Joey Davis Division Two All-American wrestler from Notre Dame College. 8-0 record at 27 years old. Successful wrestler transferred over to Bellator. Trains out of Team Bodyshop MMA with AJ McKee. Dominant performance against CFFC fighter Bobby Lee impressed me a lot. Looking forward to his 2021 campaign. Watch the advancements in his striking as he’ll have the world class grappling forever. Hope he fights tougher opponents in 2021.
Dalton Rosta
Dalton Rosta blown me away in his last fight against Ty Gwerder. Yes even though he’s built like Hercules, Remained energized till the last second of the third round. Rosta moved camps to American Top Team, Competing with the best fighters in the world on a daily basis. Rosta boxing since he was a teenager. Only 25 years old will continue to get better. Can’t wait for the 2021 season for Rosta he’s an all-around talent. Fights against Will Fleury, Charlie Ward.
Julius Anglickas
Julius Anglickas Light Heavyweight prospect, Former LFA Light Heavyweight Champion. Won his fight on the Dana White Contender Series. Impressive Bellator win on his record against former LFA Light Heavyweght Champion Alex Polizzi. 2021 significant year for Anglickas. Possible spot on the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. Prime of his career at 29 years old.
Johnny Eblen
Korean Canelo because of his heavy right hand, Johnny Eblen trains out of American Top Team. 7-0 record 29 years old. 2021 will be a big year for the former Missouri wrestler. Eblen next generation of fighters to come out of American Top Team. Earned the respect from coach Muhammad Lawal as he’s one of the coaches for American Top Team. Helps out Johnny Eblen during his training camps.
“King Mo is a legend. One of the best to ever do it. I enjoyed training and learning from him during his career. Excited for his future as a coach. He has so much knowledge. It’s a great addition to ATT’s coaching staff.” https://mmasucka.com/2019/06/15/career-muhammed-king-mo-lawal/
Bellator”s old ways of signing old fighters like Tito Ortiz, Shamrock. The dumb fights are over. Now signing world class fighters, Prospects from all over especially the Caucasus. Newly signed Bellator fighter is from Takijistan, Khurshed Kakhorov.
Khurshed trains out of SBG Ireland, Next generation of fighters to come out of SBG Ireland.
Tajikistan assassin personified, Skillful striker. More of a stand up style compared to Khabib’s pressure grappling style.
Four of his wins were fighting for the top German promotion, GMC. Won the European Fight Masters Bantamweight title.
Brutal KO by Khurshed Kakhorov. Downward elbow followed by an uppercut. Kakhorov improves his record to 5-0. #GMC18pic.twitter.com/asU71bhlWM
Raw talent who only get better as time goes on, Test his abilities against Bellator prospects or Bantamweights with the exact experience as Khurshed.
Watching his GMC fights you can see with more time in the GYM he can be one of the best Bellator Bantamweight strikers.
GMC 18 win against Stipe Brcic was his best performance. Solid takedown performance as he’s good with sprawls. Solid-All Around performance.
Looking forward to watching Khurshed Kakhorov in Bellator. Once everything gets going for him, Prime of his career he’ll be one of the best Bellator Bantamweights. Proof is in the pudding just a matter of time.
Saul Rogers former Ultimate Fighter Season 22 contestant who could’ve fought in the Lightweight final if the UFC didn’t fight out he falsified his Visa documents but oh well you’ll do anything to accomplish your dream.
Since Ultimate Fighter fought for ACB(#1 Russia Promotion) and now with Bellator. 1-1 with Bellator, The loss was to Daniel Weichel(2x Bellator Featherweight Title challenger). Understand that loss to Weichel he’s a German assassin.
However at Bellator 248 rear naked choked, Arbi Mezhidov. Arbi 13-4 Austrian Featherweight prospect who trains with Aleksandr Rakic. Arbi’s manager called him the next Bellator star but Saul Rogers ended the hype real fast.
“This is where I needed to be and I can showcase to all of my UK fans what I’m capable of and I feel like this is going to be give me that boost I need to become a world champion which I have no doubt in my mind I will be world champion.”
Couple more wins under his belt he can fight for the Bellator Featherweight title but wants to be alternate in the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix.
Saul Rogers vs Robert Whiteford “Battle of Britain” was scheduled to happen three times. Whiteford pulling out of the fight. Rogers had enough with waiting, Wants tougher challenges that can help rise through the Bellator Featherweight division.
“I want the guys in the tournament or the guys who are getting knocked out in the tournament because I consider them the best guys in the division and I feel like they’re going to be the closest to the belt.”
Rogers definitely has the skills to defeat Henry Corrales which would be a great fight, Adam Borics. Two Grand Prix qualifiers or fight Jeremy Kennedy newly signed Bellator fighter, Mads Burnell (former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion).
Many upcoming fight options for Rogers as he’s in full form with a way better healthy mindset. Envisions becoming Bellator Featherweight Champion and 2021 will be the Featherweight contender.
“If your mind’s not there you’re not going to perform so that was my biggest thing from that I kind of looked myself in the mirror and thought what do you really want to do, You want to do this you want to be world champion enough, I sat there and I thought you know what I really do want to be world champion I believe my skill set and that’s what I’m carrying forth now, That’s why I’m screaming for these titles.”
Wasn’t for the false visa, Saul Rogers could’ve been a UFC Featherweight title challenger. One of the stars for England MMA but he can be a star for Bellator. Building his brand to the maximum value.
Following the ways of SBG teammate Conor McGregor of taking advantage the spotlight humanly as possible, Calling his shots. Interested in headlining an event in Manchester in 2021 against a Featherweight contender that can lead to challenging for the Featherweight title.
Breakout year for Saul Rogers I guarantee it, End of the year will be a top 5 Bellator featherweight at least!! Easily one of the most underrated featherweights in the world, He’s just been under the radar but won’t be for long.
MMA talent consistently improving on a yearly basis, Fighters showcasing there talents on the regional scene, Dana White Contender Series. Made a list of MMA prospects from North America that under the radar instead of the Matt Dixon’s, Andre Quintana’s of the world. Really is so many under the radar prospects from here that will sign with a Top 3 Promotion in 2021.
Evan Elder
Evan Elder, Sanford MMA prospect. Elder 4-0 record at 23 years old. Three wins with Shamrock FC and latest win was at LFA 88. 2021 will be a significant year, Displaying impressive performances at whatever promotion he fights at. Coming from a wrestling and grappling background, Training his jiu jitsu at Nick Diaz Academy in Stockton. Evan Elder transition striking really improved in his LFA 88 fight.
2021 will be a breakout year for Evan Elder. Fights for Dana White Contender Series or signs with Bellator!!
Whether it be Shamrock or another organization, I’m going to conquer whoever they put in front of me until I get seen.”
Mo Miller Strong Style Fight Team(Stipe Miocic Gym) Bantamweight prospect with 5-0 record at 28 years old. Division 2 All American wrestler at Notre Dame College. Dominant wrestling performances that lead to a viral slam knockout at LFA 96. Picture seeing the Bantamweight prospect fighting in the Dana White Contender Series or awarded a UFC contract.
Roufusport MMA Academy one of the best MMA Gyms in the world. Christian Rodriguez only 23 years old, 4-0 record. Two back to back wins with Legacy Fighting Alliance. Early finishes. Watch Rodriguez latest LFA 93 fight on https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=343759470064817&ref=watch_permalink. Rodriguez in his fight against John Pham looks like a seasoned veteran in there as he displayed an impressive performance.
2021 will see Christian Rodriguez hopefully fight on the Legacy Fighting Alliance Main Cards or any top regional promotion. This kid is really talented and will only improve from here. Breakout year in 2021.
Daniel Zellhuber
If you don’t know now you know Daniel Zellhuber is the next Mexican Superstar. Ryan Garcia of MMA. Everyone pays attention to top prospects from United States but pay attention to Mexico because of one name Daniel Zellhuber. Zellhuber 10-0 record at 21 years old built his recognition at Combate Americas. Muay Thai fighting style but incredibly raw just needs to train at a TOP MMA GYM like Sanford MMA, Kings MMA, Tristar Gym. Zellhuber is bound for greatness.
Zellhuber takes that next step in 2021 training at a top gym, Fighting for UFC/Bellator.
Kyran Cameron
Kyran Cameron All-Around Welterweight Canada prospect at 27 years old. One of the upcoming Welterweight prospects in CANADA. Fighting for BTC Fight Promotion(Ontario Promotion). Trains at rising Canada gym, Parabellum MMA with Anthony Romero, Aaron Jeffery.
Troy Green
Troy Green 4-0 Welterweight Northeast prospect, All wins fighting for Ring of Combat promotion. Leading to Troy Green becoming the ROC Welterweight Champion at ROC 71 after defeating John Ramirez. Even though Troy Green is the ROC Welterweight champ, He’s not ranked highly on /https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/64128-troy-green. However in 2021 with big ROC wins against Northeast Welterweight prospects we can see him get recognition, Opportunity to fight for Dana White Contender Series.
Andre Bargquero Morera
Andre Barquero Morera Bantamweight prospect from Costa Rica is under the radar but watch out for him in 2021. Became aware of him when he fought Sean Santella(21-7 flyweight) for the CFFC Flyweight Title. Morera got dominated but showed me how courageous he was to accept that fight against a veteran. Morera now fights for Combate Americas but moved up to the Bantamweight weight class.
Morera in 2021 hopefully fights couple times, Rising up the Combate Americas Bantamweight division and wins the Bantamweight gold. 25 year old Costa Rican Bantamweight prospect keeps getting better as time goes on, No doubt in my mind will see Morera sign with the UFC or Bellator in the next couple years.
Carlos Matos
Carlos Matos #1 Caribbean Welterweight Prospect 8-0 record at 24 years old. One of the most underrated Welterweight prospects in North America. Long lengthy welterweight similar to Randy Brown and Michael Chiesa. Matos manager should do his best to schedule him fights with Combate Americas or a regional promotion like CFFC, LFA, ROC, Titan Fights, XFN to build his reputation more.
Elijah Johns
Elijah Johns, Miles Johns little brother is slowly making a name for himself. 5 fight winning streak with Legacy Fighting Alliance. Elijah is a Featherweight PITBULL, Leading to finishes under the LFA promotion. Right now has a 7-1 record but record will improve in 2021. Maybe winning a LFA Featherweight title by the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022.
Elijah Johns will be getting the call to the Dana White Contender Series for sure it’s just a matter of time but love to see him fight for LFA once or twice.
Jamie Siraj
One of the most under the radar North America prospects is Jamie Siraj who fights out of Canada. Yes trains at Tristar Gym with the Phil Jackson of MMA coaching…. Firas Zahabi. Fights for Rise FC promotion, Last time Siraj fought was in 2019. Cancelled fight with Chad Anheliger, Top Canada Featherweight prospect. Hopefully at Rise FC 6 we can see Siraj return and fight Chad Anheliger.
Genaro Valdez
Mexico always producing talented fighters and Genaro Valdez, 28 Year old Genaro Valdez is a rising Mexican Lightweight with a 6-0 record. Submission & grappling specialist that lead to rear naked choke wins. Valdez in his last two fights fought for Mexican promotion Lux Fight League. LFL you can watch on UFC Fight Pass. Valdez will be winning the Lux Fight League Lightweight Title in 2021.
UFC roster as a whole keeps improving yearly. World class fighters globally. Many fights to schedule in 2021 with be scheduled on Main Event slots, Featuring prelims. 2021 will be an exciting year for UFC.
Weili Zhang vs Valentina Shevchenko
Weil Zhang Queen of the Women’s Strawweight Division going to fight Carla Esparza but most likely will win this fight in dominant fashion. Fight Rose Namajunas next in mid 2021. Move up to the 125 pound Flyweight Division and face Valentina Shevchenko. Shevchenko has no challenges so Dana White better schedule this dream matchup. Champion vs Champion.
Zhang Weili is starting to unload on Joanna #UFC248
Rivalry between Cody Garbrandt and TJ Dillashaw is one of my favorite rivalries in sports. Beef they have of being teammates at Team Alpha Male. Two entertaining fights as Dillashaw knocked out Cody in both fights. Continuing storyline as Cody new & improved learning striking from Mark Henry(Striking coach genius) while TJ Dillashaw returns to the Octagon after a suspension. Second fight back is against Cody Garbrandt.
Gane vs Overeem
Cyril Gane rising Heavyweight, All around talent is the #7th ranked UFC Heavyweight. Former Training Partner of Francis Ngannou is facing Junior Dos Santos. Passing of the torch fight. Win against Junior can lead to another GREAT fight against Allistar Overeem. Overeem seeking one more run for the title. Overeem can show he still has enery left in the tank facing Cyril Gane. Heavyweight in the prime of his career.
Gastelum vs Weidman
Kelvin Gastelum gave Israel Adesanya the toughest fight of his MMA career. Kelvin now on a three fight losing fight but he’s motivated entering the 2021 season, Kelvin be back better than ever as he can face former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman. Weidman one more run for the title as he believes he can be a tough matchup for Izzy.
Luque vs Maia
Vicente Luque Rising Welterweight ranked #10. 15-3 UFC record, Two fight winning streak. Earning the respect from Wonderboy Thompson. Passing of the torch fight that can lead to being a UFC welterweight contender. Defeating a Brazlian legend.
Makhachev vs Dos Anjos
Islam Makhachev( Khabib’s bestfriend and training partner) the next Khabib having a lot of trouble scheduling fights. Canceled fights from injury to testing positive for Covid-19. Islam is fighting Drew Dober as Dober is Justin Gaethje training partner. Expect Islam to defeat Dober and next fight against Rafael Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos looked spectacular in his fight against Paul Felder.
Dos Anjos 36 years old Top Ten UFC Lightweight, One more run for the title defeats Islam Makhachev. Boost him up the rankings to challenge for the UFC Lightweight Title. Islam defeats Dos Anjos moving forward, Few more fights away from being a title challenger.
Zabit Magomedsharipov vs Korean Zombie
Zabit Magomedsharipov highlight reel striking from his boxing to kickboxing, Mark Henry raves about him. Claiming he’ll be a UFC Featherweight Champion. #3 UFC Featherweight one more fight away from challenging for the Featherweight title. Perfect opponent is against Korean Zombie coming off a loss to Brian Ortega. Finally get to see Zabit fight and against one of the best Featherweights in the world. Recognized for his WARS that fans love.
Kiamrian Abbasov One Championship Welterweight Champion defended his title once against former LFA Welterweight Champion James Nakashima at One Championship Inside the Matrix 2. Putting on a solid performance against Nakashima knocking him out in the 4th round.
Anderson Silva like comeback, Abbasov shows his mental toughness to knock out James Nakashima in the fourth round. Continuing his five fight winning streak to enter the 2021 One Championship campaign.
Abbasov reigns the One Championship Welterweight division making the argument he’s one of the best Welterweights in the world even tho he fights for One Championship.
Facing rising Welterweight Tyler McGuire 12-1 record( 2-1 One FC record) . Wins against Aglian Thani and Luis Santos in One Championship career. Headlining One Championship event, 2nd title defense for Abbasov.
Prime vs Prime, Adding to the argument that Abbasov is one of the best fighters and Welterweights in the world.
Of course I believe Kiamrian Abbasov is awarded the win because of his high-level grappling, Willing to win. Facing world class fighters. Dealing with the title defense pressure.
Third title defense against James Nakashima, Wants to revenge his loss after dominating 4 rounds but Abbasov comes back. Another option is fighting Shinya Aoki, One of the legends of the MMA world. Aoki former Pride fighter, Former Dream Lightweight Champion, Former One FC Lightweight Champion. Revenge his loss to MMA veteran, Luis Santos.
Choice is Abbasov but can’t pass up an opportunity to fight Shinya Aoki. Win against Aoki builds up his legacy, Earning the respect from the MMA world(Joe Rogan, Ariel Helwani, Luke Thomas, Brendan Schaub, Weighing In Podcast and many more MMA media). Impressing everyone with a dominant performance, Three title defenses in 2021. Showing his all around skills.
Ending the year as one of the best Welterweights in the world. See if Kiamrian Abbasov wants to compete for UFC or Bellator. Stay with One Championship signing a life changing, Generational wealth deal.
LOOKING forward to 2021 for Kiamrian Abbasov. Underrated fighter who hopefully gets a lot more recognition this year.
