The UFC’s bantamweight division is currently ruled by Aljamain Sterling, with Henry Cejudo potentially next in line for the title. Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo signalled his intention to move up to 135lbs over the weekend as well.
We’ve got ten more names who could join the weight class in 2023, ready to make the move from the regional circuit.
Here’s a look at last year’s list including new UFC fighters Farid Basharat, Christian Rodriguez and Mateus Mendonca.
Dominique Wooding
Francesco Nuzzi
Felipe Lima
Farid Basharat
Frans Mlambo
Vinicius de Oliveira
Jack Cartwright
Justin Wetzell
Christian Rodriguez
Mateus Mendonca
Don’t miss the previous entries in this series:
10 Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Light Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Middleweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Welterweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Lightweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
10 Featherweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023
On to the bantamweights!
