Christian Natividad
Pro record: 5-0
Amateur record: 5-0
Weight class: Flyweight
Age: 26
Fighting out of Scottsdale, Arizona, US
The last name sounds familiar because he’s the younger brother of former UFC fighter Kevin Natividad. Natividad is young as a pro but has looked darn good. He holds a pair of knockout wins and went the distance in his other three. He’s been very dominant across his career. Outside of the huge power in his hands, he also has a background in wrestling. He fights smart, is precise, and is tactical all while still throwing heavy leather. His left jab is on point and his right overhand follow-up is very dangerous.
Slim Trabelsi
Pro record: 5-0
Amateur record: 0-1
Weight class: Heavyweight
Age: 29
Fighting out of Tunis, Tunisia
Trabelsi was set to debut last year in the UFC but contract issues held that back. He’s still fresh in MMA but was a freestyle wrestler prior. Trabelsi was set to be an Olympic wrestler and was a silver medalist in the African Wrestling Championship. He’s quietly beaten good dudes in IMMAF medalist Ryan Spillane, John Winter who was 4-0, Azamat Nuftillaev who was 12-0, and UFC veteran Luis Henrique. With his Olympic wrestling and mauling ground game, Trabelsi looks to be a part of the new wave of upcoming heavyweight prospects. On the feet he has power but striking defense is a concern. Still raw but Trabelsi is one of the best prospects at heavyweight.
