Weekly MMA Prospect Report: European Talent On Deck

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Lightweight, Mike Figlak (5-0)

Like his brother Matt, Mike Figlak is well-rounded. He’s knocked guys out, won via ground and pound, went the distance, and won by subs as an amateur. He brings pressure, volume, and composure every time he competes. Figlak is a fierce striker. The power isn’t necessarily the danger as it’s the volume and combinations he throws. Figlak is frequently attacking and does so from different angles and always throws something different. He sometimes strays away from it but his bodywork is wonderful. He mixes it into combinations going body-head. Maybe not as exciting on the feet his ground game is just as good. He fights Kieran Lister (6-1-2). Read up more on Mike Figlak here.

Bantamweight, Dylan Hazan (6-0)

Hazan has a background as a two-time Italian freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling champion. He’s a smothering wrestler/grappler always pressing and making the fight ugly. He does a lot of stalling but is dominant in positions. He can even be a little boring at times but he knows what to do when he’s inside his preferred range. Hazan fights Scott Malone (9-4).

Featherweight, Harry Hardwick (7-3)

Hardwick isn’t easy to hit or take down, and he’s hard to put away. He usually starts slow but comes back stronger. Hardwick is a volume-based fighter that excels in mixing it up to the body and head while mixing in kicks as well. His pace is what breaks guys. Taking him to the mat isn’t safer. Hardwick has a dangerous guillotine and if you make it past that he’s good off his back. He fights Konmon Deh (10-7).

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Flyweight, Phumi Nkuti (3-0)

Nkuti may only be 3-0 as a pro but he went 5-0 as an amateur and won two titles as well. Also training out of Serra Longo he has a great team to build him as a prospect. Nkuta is inexperienced but made some waves in his last fight becoming the CFFC flyweight champion. On the feet, he has good hands but is wild in his approach. He’s a good wrestler and on the mat is where he’s comfortable. Nkuta is a strong positional grappler with dominant top control. Looks to be a solid flyweight prospect. He fights Miguel Junior Diaz (3-1).