A look at five key fights from the weekend’s regional, developmental and international scene. This edition previews RFA 44, Fight Nights Global 52, KSW 36, ACB 47 and Akhmat Fight Show.
A look at three key fights from the weekend’s regional, developmental and international scene. This edition previews XCC 25, CES MMA 37 and Aspera FC 43.
Five Lightweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2021
Welcome to year eight of the annual “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, in which we’ll examine five MMA prospects per division the UFC should sign in the upcoming year.
This series started during my time as a writer for Bleacher Report, continued through my tenures at Today’s Knockout and FanSided, and now it stays alive another year here at Combat Press.
Let’s examine the lightweight division, a weight class that is loaded with talent and is constantly providing fans with new top fighters.
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In picking these prospects, I’ll try my hardest to stay away from fighters who are currently in top organizations, such as Bellator or the Professional Fighters League, but a couple may pop up. In the past, I’ve had some great picks on the list and some that haven’t worked out. Below are the previous year’s selections, followed by the five men the UFC should offer roster spots to in the coming year.