Prospects

UFC debuts on Fight Island on July 11, 2020 with UFC 251. The fabled island is, of course, actually Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The card is a major event headlined by three title fights. Assuming everyone makes...

UFC debuts on Fight Island on July 11, 2020 with UFC 251. Of course "Fight Island" is actually Yas Island, residing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The card is a major event headlined by three title fights. Hopefully. First,...

There's a lot of talent looking to make it big in MMA — but who should the UFC call on before the year is done? In this feature, we take six journalists including our own Shawn Bitter, plus four hardcore...

There are plenty of hot prospects around the globe in MMA. The hottest, however, will always be those who manage to compile a strong, undefeated record. Today, we’ll take a look at a trio of those, in Johnny Eblen,...

This month's MMA Prospect of the Month is South African bantamweight Demarte Pena, an undefeated fighter with a lot of upside. Age: 30-years-old From: Sunninghill, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Height: 5’7” Reach: 64.2” Weight class: Bantamweight Record: 11-0 (2 NC) Who is Demarte Pena? Born on September...

The UFC is once again returning to its Apex arena this weekend, for the fifth straight card. This time out, the show is headlined by Dan Hooker and Dustin Poitier in an important lightweight bout. Other notable fighters on...

Dana White’s Contender Series is back for season four and set to run from August to September — with the first event going down on August 4. With more fights rolling in daily, sources have confirmed to Cageside Press that...

When the UFC returns to the Apex this weekend for UFC on ESPN 12, it will be a card headlined by Dan Hooker and Dustin Poitier in an important lightweight bout. Other notable fighters on the card are Mike...

The bookings are rolling on in for Dana White’s Contender Series Season 4. The show is back for its latest installment from August to September — with the first event going down on August 4. With fights just now...

The UFC is once again returning to its Apex arena for the fifth straight time card this weekend. This time out, the show is headlined by Dan Hooker and Dustin Poitier in an important lightweight bout. Other notable fighters...