10 Lightweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2021

Eduard “Lionheart” Vartanyan

 29 | 5’10″ | Moscow, Russia | 20-4 | 10 Finishes | 6 KO/TKOs, 4 Submissions’ (3 Armbars’ RNC) | Combined Opponents’ Record: 234-69-3 | Best Win – Alexander Sarnavskiy (35-5)

Vartanyan has been fighting at a high level in Russia for quite some time. His losses have come primarily to good competition, and he’s also beat some quality opponents as well. He holds wins over Magomedrasul Khasbulaev, Sergey Khandozhko, Alexander Shabliy, Alexander Sarnavskiy, and many other good fighters.

Vartanyan is an excellent pocket striker, counter striker, solid wrestler, and is tough as nails. He’s always going to march forward biting on his mouthpiece and going out on his shield. Although he is extremely skilled, not many fighters out there can match his toughness and warrior spirit.