10 Light Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023

Light heavyweight Rodolfo Bellato, Dana White's Contender Series 53
Rodolfo Bellato, Dana White's Contender Series 53 weigh-in Credit: Alex Behunin/Cageside Press

It’s that time of year again! We’re all set to make (and break) our resolutions, and sit chomping at the bit, waiting for MMA to get going again. As 2023 gets underway, here’s a look at some of the top light heavyweight talents the UFC should look at signing.

First off, a look back at last year’s list, where Anton Turkalj, Vitor Petrino, and Zac Pauga made the cut — and who are all new UFC athletes. Josh Silveira, meanwhile, signed on with the PFL.

Anton Turkalj
Josh Silveira
Vitor Petrino
Murtaza Talha Ali
Shamil Akhmedov
Bogdan Guskov
Rodolfo Bellato
Muslim Magomedov
Zac Pauga
Jakob Nedoh

Be sure to check out our 10 Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023 before you get started. Now on to the 205’ers!