Two young exciting prospects out of Canada are the Atmeh brothers. Albaraa (2-0) has a background in taekwondo and has fought in many amateur kickboxing fights. He fights now at 135 but did at 145 as an amateur and won a title. The other brother Izzudeen (2-1) started off 0-1 as a pro but has now won his last two. Both got a strong kickboxing base with a lot of knockout power.
Both brothers are competing in BTC’s ongoing $10,000 bantamweight tournament, and could end up fighting each other should both make it to the finals.
In early 2022 Frans Mlambo (13-5) is one of the best-unsigned bantamweight prospects. With a lot of success as a pro, Mlambo was an IMMAF world champion as an amateur. Just recently he won a one-night tournament Combate held and won three fights in one night, taking home a big trophy. His younger brother Kenny Mokhonoana (2-0) is 24 and fighting at 155. Not as successful as an amateur as Mlambo, but Mokhonoana still fought a lot going 11-6. Mlambo is the striker and Mokhonoana is the wrestler and grappler.
Right now the best sibling prospects are Cage Warriors athletes Mateusz (7-1) and Mike (7-0) Figlak. Mateusz has won his last five since losing to current UFC fighter Ian Garry. He’s gone on a hot streak while beating at least decent competition. Mike Figlak is the undefeated brother that has looked great. He made a statement when he beat Oban Elliott and has grown ever since. Both these guys are extremely well-versed and have bright futures.
Another pair of brothers in Cage Warriors are Harry (8-3) and George (8-1) Hardwick. Both who competed before in Bellator with a combined 3-1 record. Now in Cage Warriors, they have won twice back-to-back. Harry has never fought anyone with a losing record and has won his last three. George has won his last four not having lost since 2019. Both the Hardwick’s are technical strikers with a slick submission game.
