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Missed Fists: 47-year-old Haruaki Otsuki sends opponent flying with right hand, more


Missed Fists: 47-year-old Haruaki Otsuki sends opponent flying with right hand, more
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Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day.
“Persistence” is our word of the week, whether we’re talking about fighters searching for a rare win or veterans sticking around to soak up every last drop of glory. Let’s start with the latter, as 47-year-old Haruaki Otsuki authored one of the week’s most visually impressive finishes. ....

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Five Light-Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2021


Five Light-Heavyweight 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 look at the light-heavyweight division. The UFC has added new talent at the weight class, but it could always use even more new blood.
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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 ....

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