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   Merab Dvalishvili

   "The Machine"

   17-4-0

   100+<-95<-90<- -80 Early 30s, muscular wrestler w/ world-class Sambo, ROC champ+D w/ 15-sec backfist of Stots, lost UFC fights #1+2 but 7W streak since. Hurt bad/repeatedly by Moraes but crazy tough, saved by elite wrestling. Non-stop GnP, connects clean, unlimited energy, got GnP KO late R2 2ND Constant forward pressure and TDs vs T95 Aldo, couldn't get fight to ground but lots of fence control and tons of knees to legs, matched output on feet and maintained pace all 3-rnds despite altitude for DEC W and 8W streak 3RD Ridiculous pressure and cardio, nearly 50 TDAs over 25-min vs T90 Yan, hurt opp's calf w/ kicks, short bursts of punches in space or while wrestling but always looking to advance grappling position, not much ground control but ok giving up and re-shooting, stopped opp's TDAs and never gave time for offense, dominant DEC W, 9-2 UFC w/ 9W streak 4TH Slower start vs T90 Cejudo, allowed opp to pressure and land good hooks but started to return well, didn't shoot TDs for few mins and early ones stuffed, had good entry but tripped and ended on bottom so took small GnP, increased pac/pressure R2/3, great teeps to body to win range and drain opp, way more striking w/ some good hooks and constant threat, lots of TDAs w/ some good 1-legs, couldn't settle on top but fence control, short knees esp to legs, some body punches w/ opp on knees, threatened front choke late R2, showboating and clearly had more energy, 2-leg TD R3 w/ short GnP and fence base control w/ heavy top pressure, smothering pace for 29-28 DEC W
   

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   Sean O'Malley

   "Suga"

   18-1-0, 1 NC

   100+<-90<-80<- - -75 Late 20s, tall/skinny, 9-2 ammy, 7-0 regionals w/ 5KOs incl highlight wheel kick of great opp for LFA, R1 KO of decent prospect DWCS 2017, started 4-0 UFC w/ 2 DEC then 2 R1 KOs, hurt ankle vs Vera and finished w/ GnP for only L. Incredible length and footwork, lightning jab that sets up powerful 1-2s, sniper accuracy and relentless once there are openings, picked apart Almeida and beat up Moutinho for R3 KOs, could have finished both sooner, more aggressive vs Paiva and got R1 KO for 7-1 UFC 2ND Showed speed and good footwork vs T95 Yan, kept hands low and took some shots R1 but couple big counters, got TDed every rnd but urgent getting back to feet and never in major danger, hurt opp early R2 w/ laser left but rushed forward and nearly KOed by huge overhand, somehow held on and continued returning fire, took kicks to body and unable to use own kicks much bec of wrestling threat, good volume R3 but was getting blocked mostly and took some clean return shots, competitive split DEC W (probably should be L) for 4W streak and 8-1 UFC 3RD Slow R1 of title shot vs T100 Sterling, landed jabs and teeps in exchange for calf kicks, lots of feints, slowly found range but didn't open up, elusive movement, pushed to fence late R1 and took burst of shots, good pull-away from 1-leg TDA early R2, beautiful step-back to avoid straight then nasty short right as opp came forward, faceplant KD, powerful+accurate standing GnP into hammers for TKO W, 5W streak 4TH Rematch vs T85 Vera, striking masterclass w/ amazing range management + angle change, great head movement, invested in body from start w/ range of kicks esp sharp teeps, tons of jabs incl when switching stances, great aim to split tight shell guard, hard straight rights to head+body, ripped hooks to body to finish combos, avoided or checked early leg kicks to point opp stopped throwing them, much more volume, great timing on knees incl massive R2 to chin that hurt opp, got wild trying to finish then back to sniping, some knees to body late, caught by few big shots late R3 then more R4 when opp got aggressive but able to return enough to stop pressure, kept movement throughout fight despite high volume, 50-45 DEC W, title-D
   

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   Aljamain Sterling

   "Funk Master"

   24-4-0

   95<- -100<- -95 Early 30s, elite BJJ and amazing athlete, dominant 8-0 CFFC champ, 11-3 UFC before title shot, got ragdolled but W off illegal knee from Yan 2ND Narrowly outpointed Yan R1 w/ counter striking, dominant back control R2+3 but got tired late and couldn't land TDs R4+5, close split DEC W 3RD T90 Dillashaw's injured shoulder popped out immediately, easy TDs and dominated w/ GnP from top, took back R1+2, hands controlled R1 while looking for RNC, smartly attacked high kicks to injured side R2, easily avoided desperate punches and more heavy GnP incl hard elbows from unusual angles, got back mount and unloaded w/ punches for R2 KO and 2nd title-D, 8W streak 4TH Good leg kicks, great wrestling to match Cejudo, never let opp establish top position, used length adv to wrestle up, nearly took back late R1 then unloaded w/ power flurry to end rnd, too predictable w/ R2 TDA spam, let opp sit on top in front headlock but avoided dmg, good movement to keep range and outland opp R3+4, too passive R5 and took big shots while retreating but mixed in enough counters and grappling to keep it close, I gave R1/3/4, 2 judges agreed for split DEC W 5TH Struggled w/ range and movement of T90 O'Malley, took jabs and teeps but hit some good kicks esp to legs in slow R1, pushed opp to fence late and landed flurry of hot shots, 1-leg TDA early R2 but stuffed, caught by right hand while coming forward for KD, kept moving for while but took vicious GnP, eventually went face-down avoiding hammers for TKO L
   

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   Petr Yan

   "No Mercy"

   17-5-0

   95<- -90<-95<-100<-95 Early 30s, reads fights beautifully, perfect boxing w/ impressive power, 6-1 ACB vs great comp w/ only L by DEC to elite wrestler, avenged L w/ own DEC W then title-D. Some nice spinning backfists, hard body kicks, picks up pace as fight goes on, incredible TDD/transitions into being in control himself but UFC title-L w/ illegal knee vs Aljo 2ND Dominated R4+5 w/ wrestling but had back taken R2+3, forward pressure R1 but not enough output and narrowly outpointed for split DEC L in rematch vs Aljo after v-close W vs Sandhagen for interim title, 8-2 UFC 3RD Started slightly faster in first 3-rnd fight in years vs T80 O'Malley, exchanged strikes R1 and landed some good shots but took couple clean counters, mixed in TDs well every rnd but never big GnP or sub threat, got stunned early R2 but huge counter as opp came forward to hurt him even worse, added great liver kicks w/ some stance switches, R3 also close but seemed to land harder and had more output, high guard absorbed lots of opp's strikes and creates v-fast jabs, best GnP of fight late R3, tough split DEC L that I had as a W, now 3/4 Ls 4TH Overwhelmed by non-stop forward pressure and TDAs from T95 Dvalishvili, flashed some good punches but never had time or space to set up combos or establish rhythm, leg chewed up early by calf kicks and had to fight only lefty, tried TDAs but always stuffed, gets up quickly and never in danger on ground but just couldn't stay in space, 45-50 DEC L, 3L skid all DEC 5TH Year off, mostly circling outside vs T90 Song esp R1, good jabs but didn't establish volume until R2, took leg kicks and sharper hooks R1, big reactions to TDA feints but still TDed by 1-leg and controlled late R1, increased volume and extended combos R2/3, great angles to land variety of shots incl some lefty, sharp jabs, beautiful uppercuts to split guard esp R2, some body kicks, couple nice spins R3, great head movement and guard incl shoulder roll to deflect heavy shots, shut down opp's TDAs, own TDs late R2/3 w/ heavy top pressure, good short elbows and punches, good stamina to maintain high output w/ tech as opp faded slightly, 29-28 DEC W, 9-4 UFC
   

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   Cory Sandhagen

   "Sandman"

   17-4-0

   95+<- - -90<-95<-90 Early 30s, tall, strong regional Ws esp KOs for LFA and only L to future UFC, 7-3 UFC w/ crazy highlight KOs and strong grappling, 2L skid but robbed vs Dillashaw. Long range w/ constant jabs, nice calf kicks, beautiful flying knees, knack for highlight KO, mixes in wrestling well as a surprise. Lacks some power in hands bec constant movement, takes great angles/slips but outscored for 25-min DEC L in interim title shot vs Yan 2ND Repeated TDAs to disrupt forward pressure/power from T85 Song but only brief control, constant probing jab, got big reactions to feints, well-timed step-in elbows opened huge cut early, lots of flying knees, hard calf kicks and huge left kicks to liver, took some power shots but great footwork and output to keep scoring, Dr. stoppage W after R4, 8-3 UFC 3RD Constant stance switches, lots of leg kicks early then got sneakier w/ timing once T90 Vera started checking, flying knees and TDAs every rnd, tons of control R1+2 w/ non-stop GnP esp elbows, short shots but always looking to hit something and flexible/fluid on top, front kicks to knees and body, fast hands and great movement to avoid shots and confuse opp, took some hard counters late R3-5 but landed more volume, hard hooks to body and v-fast uppercuts, split DEC but clear W 4TH 135->140 vs s-n T80 Font, solid lefts mostly jabs but some stance switches early rnds, aggravated right arm injury R1 and rarely threw it, incredibly fast drops for 1-legs R1/2 and 2-legs R3/4/5, easily took top half and drove weight forward to keep opp flat but couldn't pass butterfly hook, used underhooks to smother most get-ups after early kimura threat, sporadic elbows over top and short punches to ribs to score, 100% TD success incl 2 after only get-ups of fight, smothering 50-45 DEC W, 3W streak
   

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   Demetrious Johnson

   "Mighty Mouse"

   25-4-1

   95<-90<-85<-100 Late 30s, short and jacked, great wrestling and crazy BJJ, most dominant UFC champ @125, 3W streak for ONE vs good but not elite comp then KOed R2 by grounded knee from T45 Moraes in title shot for big upset, custom rules W vs Rodtang 2ND Rematch vs T85 Moraes, constant forward pressure but struggled early w/ range and mostly landed leg kicks, got TDed R1 and stuffed/reversed on own R2 TDA, active legs on ground to threaten subs, prevent passes/regain guard, slicing elbows off back but controlled, R3 started landing hooks, couple jabs and body kicks, repeated knees to legs and body from fence clinch, missed couple flying knees but stunned opp w/ right cross R4 and finished w/ another flying knee for ONE title 3RD Trilogy vs T75 Moraes, most of fight exchanging clinch control on cage, controlled slightly more but higher volume of knees to body, few explosive+flexible flying knees from clinch, couple hard short elbows, slightly faster punches and more volume, 1 TD but couldn't keep control, good cardio to maintain pace as opp tired, dull DEC W, 5-1 ONE
   

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   Deiveson Figueiredo

   "Deus da Guerra"

   23-3-1

   90+<- - -95 Mid 30s, unreal power for 125, 11-0 regionals incl good undef prospect, much better weight cut for 3rd fight vs Moreno, landed big shots and less crazy w/ aggression but brawled for last 20 secs, KDs enough to steal close DEC W despite less output, lots of dmg w/ leg kicks, good job escaping TDAs 2ND Couldn't match pace of T95 Moreno in 4th fight, TDed repeatedly, some v-explosive sweeps to escape, couple solid 1-2s but opp avoided most, tried own TDs but brief control, spent more time on back each rnd, eye hurt by R3 hook and Dr. stoppage before R4, 10-3-1 UFC 3RD 125->135 vs T75 Font, TDs every rnd w/ variety of techs, couldn't keep opp down until R3 but more control each rnd esp on fence, power adv w/ hooks/overhands, took some jabs and quick kicks, hard+accurate flurries to end R1/2, rocked opp w/ lead hook R3, good follow-ups but didn't push as hard as expected, maybe conserving gas, well-timed TD after opp recovered and started to fire back, rest of fight on top mostly mount, some great elbow GnP, 30-27 DEC w
   

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   Henry Cejudo

   "Triple C"

   16-4-0

   90- Late 30s, elite athete incl Olympic gold wrestling, 6-0 start w/ 4 R1 KOs of cans and DECs vs good noobs, started 4-0 UFC all DEC Ws then KOed R1 by DJ in title shot, 2nd L by split DEC to Benavidez. Crazy 6W streak w/ R2 KO of Reis, DEC W vs Pettis, split DEC W vs DJ in title rematch, 30-sec KO of Dillashaw for title D, R3 GnP KO of Moraes for title @135, R2 KO of Cruz for title-D. Retired for 3 years, title shot vs T100 Sterling Good leg kicks, lots of TDAs but repeatedly stuffed, great front headlocks to control opp after sprawls but not much striking or sub threats from top, enough control and small strikes to take R2 but outlanded in other rnds, struggled w/ range disadv in striking esp R3+4, pushed hard R5 and landed big shots but still took few counters, deserved split DEC L 2ND Matched T100 Dvalishvili early, kept forward momentum, landed couple big hooks esp clean left, avoided few 1-legs then got on top when opp tripped in TDA, good control and few small shots to win rnd but faded under heavy pressure R2/3, less striking volume and caught by few hooks, range taken by teeps to body, TDed esp by 1-legs, good get-ups but took dmg from all angles in transitions esp short knees to legs/body, some nice scrambles but couldn't get on top, worse cardio, 28-29 DEC L, 10-4 UFC
   

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   Umar Nurmagomedov

   17-0-0

   90<-85<-80<-70<-65 Late 20s, Khabib's cousin, dominant run vs quality comp in RUS and 2-0 PFL, 2-straight dominant RNCs to start UFC career vs good wrestler and solid vet. Elite kicker, fantastic front kick w/ lead leg that sets up whip-like ? kick, fantastic wrestling. Boxing less flashy but has power 2ND Fluid stance switches, fast and snappy kicks to all levels esp w/ lead leg vs T55 Maness, R1 TD from clinch and R2+3 w/ great low 1-legs, passed guard at will, great side control, often tried for mount and retained control when unsuccessful, solid GnP esp elbows but never postured up to really hunt finish, 3-0 UFC + 15-0 total 3RD Incredibly fast, diverse kicks esp front leg w/ great pushes to all lvls, easily stuffed TDA from T60 Barcellos, crazy KO w/ knee that turned into short kick to body then follow-thru w/ short left hook directly to chin, 1 extra hammer for R1 KO, 16-0 4TH Year+ off w/ injuries, clipped and KDed by early overhand right vs s-n streaking T10 Almakhan, grabbed low 1-leg, great angle shift for TD, side/half control to recover, started landing solid GnP, easily passed on top, back take R1 w/ solid GnP, hunted neck but never close, good control w/ legs but opp eventually exploded free, repeated high-crotch entries on feet, yanked down leg to sit opp then got weight high to control, several mounts esp R2, nasty short elbows while handfighting, postured to rain big punches but couldn't control hips enough to keep opp down, able to re-TD easily, big left hooks while kneeling at side and crushing opp at fence base R3, tons of unanswered dmg but couldn't get finish, never tired despite high output, 30-26 DEC W, 17-0 + 5-0 UFC
   

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    Patchy Mix

    "No Love"

    19-1-0

    85<-75<-65<-60<- -55 Late 20s, tall, 11-0 ammy and started 13-0 pro, 12/16 Ws by SUB, wide range but esp lethal from RNC. Great BJJ, good body control, missed weight but got great gilly of Gallagher, 4-1 Bellator w/ only L by 25-min DEC vs Archuleta for title, also 1-0 Rizin 2ND Great TDs and control w/ B-T vs T65 Horiguchi, lots of RNC attempts but couldn't finish, needed more GnP, trouble matching speed/finding range on feet and moderately outstruck by opp, still won 25-min DEC 3RD Used speed and range to hit T60 Magomedov w/o taking counters, couple quick kicks, fast gillys off opps R1+2 TDs, threatened sub then used to sweep to top, set-up anaconda R1 as opp got up but chose to strike instead, again rolled to top R2 and this time trapped leg and cranked neck to put opp to sleep, 6-1 Bellator w/ 4W streak 4TH Traded couple leg kicks and rangefinder jabs vs T70 Stots then incredible step-in knee w/ rear leg, perfectly to chin for 80-sec KO, 8W streak, interim champ and tourney W
    

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    Kyler Phillips

    "The Matrix"  |  12-2-0

    85<-80<-75<-65<-70<-60 Late 20s, dynamic athlete, 4-0 ammy all finishes + 4-0 pro then DWCS 2017 R1 KO W, 0-1 TUF, 1-1 regionals vs tough comp w/ L by split DEC vs Henry, 4-1 UFC incl some solid prospects and T75 Yadong, v-close DEC L to Paiva. All actions fast, dominated T20 Rojo everywhere. Nasty calf kicks, quick TDs and fluid scrambles, finished w/ triangle armbar that started from mount 2ND 1.5 years off w/ suspension and injuries, faster than T60 Barcelos R1+2 but faded R3, good jabs and straight rights, took few hard hooks R1 but mostly good movement to avoid clean lands, traded calf kicks but took harder, mixed in couple well-timed head kicks, pushed to fence and TDed every rnd but quickly built base, rolled for armbar R1 and leglock R2 to make space and scramble up, most TDAs stuffed but few hard elbows from top guard early R3, more defensive R3 and didn't have power to stop opp's pressure but avoided bad situations, DEC W, 5-1 UFC 3RD Overwhelmed T75 Munhoz w/ speed+output esp R1, more + harder calf kicks, popping jab, accurate hooks, everything in combos, hard knees to head from diff set-ups R1, had opp hurt so went for finish but couldn't crack great chin, settled in R2/3 to land more and evade well but not as frantic, TDed R1 but quick scramble up discourage grappling rest of fight, used range adv to land w/o eating as much in return, maintained volume whole fight for 30-27 DEC W, 3W streak
    

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    Yadong Song

    "Kung Fu Kid"  |  21-8-1, 1 NC

    85<-90<-85<-80<-85<-75<-70<-65<-75 Mid 20s, started in UFC as teen w/ tons of regional exp, v-fast right ?-kick, fast hands w/ power in right, great movement, aggression to finish 2ND Crazy striking speed and movement, throwing well-placed/varied combos for quick KO of T80 Moraes w/ nasty right uppercut, 8-1-1 UFC 3RD Forward pressure and heavy hooks vs T90 Sandhagen, great sprawl for TDD incl R1 reversal and got own TD R4 but bit hard on feints, took huge cut early but pushed through, struggled some w/ range and movement of taller opp, almost exclusively punches, Dr. stoppage L after R4 4TH Established leg kick early vs T85 Simon, took more jabs but great head movement to dodge overhand rights, sharp boxing w/ lead left hooks to body and rights over the top of opp's guard, kept forward pressure but not reckless, lucky R1 KD w/ head clash, jumped in w/ huge flurry of hooks but TDed, quick scrambles up any time on ground, showed knees to discourage TDs and stuffed lots, R1 clinch reversals to show that wouldn't work, stunned opp R3 w/ straight left in brief stance switch, brought left hook high for KD to end R4, rocked opp w/ overhand right early R5 and smelled blood, 2nd KD w/ left hook, jumped on top landing hooks and hammer throughout scramble, great accuracy for TKO W, 9-2-1 UFC 5TH Traded hard leg kicks vs T70 Gutierrez, struggled to get in range for power boxing but kept opp retreating, consistent pressure, cut off cage well for few bursts of hooks, increased pressure later rnds bec not worried about counter power, TDs mid R2, end of R3, R4 after rocking opp w/ hook, and took top R5 after strange leglock roll, heavy hips in top guard, some posture and decent power even short-range on GnP esp R5 elbows, easily avoided triangles, didn't pass much bec active w/ dmg and had dominant control, better stamina, well-rounded 50-45 DEC W 6TH Few early leg kicks and some jabs R1 vs T90 Yan, more powerful hooks while pushing forward, lots of TDA feints drew big reactions, good 1-leg TD late R1 into some control but all R2/3 TDAs stuffed, started to get out-jabbed and struggled to land clean as combos got longer and opp moved more, tech worse as tired while opp fresher, ate heavy uppercuts esp R2, stopped kicking, TDed late R2/3 and took short GnP, forward pressure but often walked onto shots, 28-29 DEC L, 10-3-1 UFC
    

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    Jonathan Martinez

    "Dragon"  |  19-4-0

    85<-80<-60<-45 Late 20s, only regional L by DQ to future UFC, incredible striking tech esp leg kicks and mixes in other targets to surprise opps, 6-3 UFC start w/ 4 DEC and 2 knee KOs 2ND 145->135, destroyed calf of T35 Morales, great movement and slips on outside, occasional head kicks and solid body punches, hard knees up middle, even mixed in late TD when opp got aggressive, comprehensive DEC W, 3W streak and 7-3 UFC 3RD Lefty, crunching kicks w/ no wind up vs T60 Swanson, repeatedly to head early w/ some mixed to body, good close elbows, some fence control, great knee for KD late R1 and followed up w/ huge hooks but ran out of time, good checks of opp's kicks, bullied opp R2 w/ shots on fence base and from top then targeted leg w/ kicks, needed just 3 clean to cripple it for TKO, 8-3 UFC w/ 4W streak 4TH Struggled w/ speed of T80 Nurmagomedov early, few leg kicks but took more back to all lvls, some hard punch exchanges in pocket, TDed R1+2 when kicks caught, good scrambles up but took some dmg R1, controlled late R1-3 on fence w/ hard knees and crunching short elbows, got KDed while unbalanced R3 and took some GnP but great triangle+armbar threat and elbows off back, 29-28 DEC W, 5W streak 5TH Repeated heavy inside calf kicks vs T65 boxer Yanez, barely threw punches R1 but stayed at range well so didn't take dmg even if kicks missed, added jabs and few more punches R2 w/ opp's movement gone, repeated KDs taking leg out, didn't follow opp to ground, broke free from 1 TDA R2, backed opp to fence and kept smashing calf/knee for TKO W, 10-3 UFC
    

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    Marlon Vera

    "Chito"  |  23-9-1

    85+-<-90<-85<-80<- -75 Early 30s, pro debut as teen, 1-0 TUF w/ upkick KO, incon UFC start then huge W streak, only person to beat O'Malley. Strong upkicks, TDed few times by Edgar but minimized dmg, great kicks on feet especially up middle, nice knees for DEC W 2ND Ate crazy # of shots from T85 Font and totally unfazed, dropped opp late 4 of 5 rnds, vicious elbows from top but couldn't get finish, wasted 1 chance kicking legs on ground. Nasty elbows and knees to body from clinch and got 1 KD w/ high knee. Heavy hands, even jab packed power, DEC W after 25-min war, 13-6 UFC 3RD Slow start and picked apart R1+2 by T85 Cruz but showed power by stunning opp w/ close shots and got KD w/ hard jab, got TDed early but picked up timing and showed excellent sprawl later, R3 KD w/ hard lead left hook but couldn't get finish, couldn't find opp for normal heavy leg kicks but connected perfect head kick R4 when opp was avoiding punches for highlight KO, tons of natural power. 4W streak vs great comp, 14-6 UFC 4TH Not enough output vs T90 Sandhagen, took early leg kicks but check more over fight, mostly blocked lots of shots but not enough in return, TDed R1 and tried gilly R2 but stuck on bottom eating GnP esp elbows, better TDD R3+4 and got up quicker when TDed R5 but still controlled some on fence, few hard punches R3-5 esp late R5 but not enough volume or aggression, split DEC but clear L 5TH Slow start again vs T80 Munhoz, switched stance lots but opp matched, powerful and accurate jabs every rnd, took some leg kicks and teeps, more natural power on strikes but never enough aggression, didn't extend combos or follow w/ rights enough, accumulated dmg caught up R3 and frequently stunned opp but couldn't get finish, I had 28-29 L but DEC W w/ 2 30-27s 6TH Undeserved title shot vs previously-beaten T100 O'Malley, much slower striker and never tried to grapple, tried calf kicks and knee stomps early but wasn't landing clean, took tons of kicks/punches to body esp early rnds, incredible toughness to walk through lots of clean shots esp jabs+straights, couldn't get in range fast enough, shelled up often but still got hit, rocked by huge knee R2 but recovered fast, caught opp w/ few big shots late R3 and most success brawling R4 w/ more good hooks but couldn't stay w/ that aggression, few explosions R5 incl late hook to liver but not enough, 45-50 DEC L, 15-8 UFC
    

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    Sergio Pettis

    "The Phenom"  |  23-6-0

    80<- -65<60 Late 20s, 4-0 ammy and 9-0 pro start incl RFA title @125, 9-5 UFC vs great comp @125/135, started 3-0 Bellator w/ strong DEC vs Archuleta for title. Was getting beaten everywhere by Horiguchi, barely threw strikes the first few rnds, controlled on ground too, but didn't take tons of dmg. Threw several spin backfists over course of fight and landed 1 R4 after missing a head kick, insta-KO 2ND 1.5 years off w/ ACL tear, title D vs T80 Pitbull, tons of fakes and movement, both trying to counter, great jab and repeated it frequently later rnds, more output R1 but opp landed calf kicks, good hooks to body R2 esp in combos, TDed R1 but up quick, great escapes rest of fight, slipped on 1 spin kick but rocked opp to end R2, avoided most of opps shots w/ fast reflexes and consistent movement, got in range quicker to score, TDed late R3 but no dmg, good underhooks to break clinches, switched stance more later rnds, mostly retreating R5 but enough O to keep opp honest, excellent striking D, light on feet for 25-mins, DEC W, 5-0 Bellator
    

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    Mario Bautista

    14-2-0

    80<-60<-65<-55<-50<- -45<-55 Early 30s, started 6-0, 3-2 UFC, used great elbows and knees from clinch, beat up legs w/ kicks, good timing on flying knees, great get-ups from TDs, strong wrestling, incredible cardio. Total domination of S-N T7 debuter for DEC W 2ND Fast jabs and spinning kick, quick 1-leg TD of T35 Kelleher straight into side control, good trip for mat return, slick shift to mount from side and grabbed neck quickly in scramble for R1 RNC, 4-2 UFC 3RD Fast and varied striking vs T40 Lopez, landed to all lvls, powerful well-timed 2-leg TD, straight to half then passed to mount then side w/ heavy elbows, threatened straight armlock from top, switched to inverted triangle while falling off, then back to armbar for R1 SUB, 5-2 UFC w/ 3W streak 4TH Avoided early strikes from T20 Cannetti, easy TD into side, rode opp's scrambles and great back take in transition, threatened RNC then big suplex when opp stood up, immediately got leg hooks and arm under chin for R1 RNC W, 4W streak 5TH Started slow vs v-s-n T40 Blackshear, TDed and controlled in grappling + took some shots R1, better cardio so had pace adv late R2 and most of R3, good TD entries but couldn't fully get opp to ground, strong pummeling in clinches, lots of elbows over top, consistently stuck on break, some power shots esp R3 but I scored R1+2 for opp, surprise DEC W, 7-2 UFC w/ 5W streak 6TH Big step up vs T80 Simon, constant pressure w/ great jabs, straights, mixed in accurate uppercuts, threatened knees esp R1 but got predictable and KDed by hook while setting up, recovered well, excellent TDD on well-timed 2-legs, mostly stayed up on fence, dug well to break then immediate power on separation, agile scrambles when TDed R1/3, never let opp settle in w/ dmg, took few overhands but lots of good head movement, smart angles+range, didn’t throw for kill but kept touching w/ sharp pops, some body shots when changing lvls, much fresher R3 and walked down opp w/ tons of volume, 30-27 DEC W
    

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    Dominick Cruz

    "The Dominator"  |  24-4-0

    80<-85<-80<-75 Late 30s, 15+ year vet, WEC champ w/ 2Ds, 2-time UFC champ w/ 2Ds and only stripped for horrible injuries/3-years off, started career 22-1. 3.5 year layoff after title L for more nasty injuries then title L vs Cejudo in return, rebound w/ split DEC W vs Kenney 2ND Still has distinctive movement and crazy striking volume, got hurt early by Munhoz but stayed tough through it for DEC W 3RD Came out aggressive vs T85 Vera, landed lots of combos w/ hands and mixed in nice kicks but not much power, lots of movement but sometimes predictable, good TDs early but less set-up later rnds and got stuffed, chin is gone and got stunned R1+2 by short shots, KDed R3 w/ hard lead hook but wrestled to survive, KDed by jab R4 but used punch volume as D, KOed by massive head kick while slipping punches
    

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    Said Nurmagomedov

    18-3-0

    75<-70<- -80<-75<-65 Early 30s Dagi, lots of strong DEC for Akhmat incl title, 4-1 UFC w/ 3 R1 finishes mostly prelims, only L vs strong vet, made debut @125, dynamic striker who uses range well and creative kicks, snagged deep gilly on 1st TD from T65 wrestler Stamann and rolled into top position for 45-sec SUB W 2ND Tons of flexible kicks esp spinning, can get predictable, good cardio but tired slightly R3 vs T55 Andrade, great footwork, good up-kicks and comfortable on ground, solid DEC W for 5-1 UFC w/ 3W streak 3RD TDed immediately R1+2 vs T60 Kakhramonov, threatened deep gilly R1 and good BJJ positioning but couldn't get enough leverage, constant movement w/ lots of rolls but trapped late R1 and took GnP from back, flashed range of kicks to body briefly but couldn't keep space, again all D R2 until able to stand and force re-shot, grabbed gilly again and good adjustments through transitions for SUB W, 4W streak and 6-1 UFC 4TH Incredible speed to flick up kicks w/ surprising power esp ?-kicks, good movement early to outscore T60 Martinez, fast hands and traded hard shots in pocket, great kick catches into 1-leg TDs and quickly turns angle to attack back, some solid GnP R1 but opp got up every rnd, controlled on fence, took some hard elbows incl broken nose R2 that affected breathing, gassed much quicker than usual, less adv on feet R2, R3 KD w/ straight left bec opp unbalanced, some solid GnP but nearly subbed by triangle+armbar, good escape to side but couldn't stay, rest of fight taking dmg on cage, 28-29 DEC L 5TH 1 quick kick w/ each leg and a jab, avoided few big hooks from T15 Gafurov, locked tight gilly w/ back to fence to shut down TDA, huge squeeze slept opp in secs for SUB W, 7-2 UFC
    

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    Ricky Simón

    20-5-0

    70<-80<-85<-75 Early 30s, 7-0 ammy, good regional Ws and split DEC W on 2017 DWCS, LFA title+D to get signed. Pressure grappler w/ constant TDs, smothered Assuncao R1 then showed big power in right hand R2, great accuracy on follow-ups for KO, 7-2 UFC w/ 4W streak 2ND Great power on TDs, mostly pushed undef T85 Shore to fence and landed short strikes, brief TDs, stunned opp w/ great straight right R2, nice GnP then quick mount, threatened RNC then took A-T SUB after position switches, 5W streak, 8-2 UFC 3RD Sharp jab and doubled up accurately but couldn't land big rights vs T80 Song, good lateral movement but retreating most of fight, KDed R1 by head clash, took big hooks but survived w/ TD, brief TDs R2+3 but couldn't control and most TDAs stopped, reversed in clinch, reacting to opp's feints, lead leg got chewed up, took hooks to liver, stunned by straight left R3, KDed by lead left hook to end R4 then rocked by overhand to start R5, KDed again by left hook then finished by swarm of hard GnP in scramble, couldn't establish gameplan 4TH Couldn’t match hand speed or strike/target variety of T60 Bautista, mostly overhand rights, power w/ connections but lots of misses, figured out flying knees R1 and got KD w/ good left hook, excellent timing on hard 2-legs but often stuffed, couldn’t finish at fence, had top control R1/3 but little dmg before opp worked up, lots of high-effort TDAs R2 so gassed R3, on retreat taking volume esp jabs+straights, threw back hard but nothing clean, 27-30 DEC L
    

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    Pedro Munhoz

    "The Young Punisher"  |  20-9-0, 2 NC

    70<-75<-80<-75<- -85<-80 Late 30s, started 10-0 w/ RFA title+D, 9-6 UFC, beat some easier opps early but mostly DEC either way vs top-15 guys. Power puncher but couldn't close range after landing some huge early shots vs T80 Cruz, DEC L on volume 2ND NC vs O'Malley bec eye poked: Lots of pressure vs streaking T70 Gutierrez, stance switches, hard left hooks incl R1 KD, top guard but couldn't add much dmg, traded hard leg kicks, lots of movement and never let opp have space, great feints and head movement, fast hands, v-tech DEC W, 10-7 UFC 3RD Lots of early output R1+ most of R2 vs T85 Vera, hard calf kicks, some teeps, traded some jabs but took more volume and power, mostly avoided follow-ups but few power shots, struggled w/ opp's speed and range, picked apart R3 and repeatedly stunned by jabs, couldn't get only TD R1 and abandoned grappling, good stance switches to match opp's, I had 29-28 w/ R1 close but DEC L incl 2 crazy 27-30s 4TH Couldn't match speed/volume of T80 Phillips, traded leg kicks but took more/harder, out-jabbed by longer opp, some good boxing and nice combos but less accurate and not as much variety, rocked R1 by hooks into knees but great recovery, 1-leg TD R1 but couldn't keep opp down and didn't grapple rest of fight, more aggressive later rnds but countered at range adn couldn't land as clean, great chin but outmatched for 27-30 DEC L, 10-9 UFC w/ 6/8Ls
    

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    Tim Elliott

    20-13-1

    70+-+<-60<-65<-60 Late 30s, funky and awkward style but all-action, 0-2-1 start then 8W streak incl couple strong opps, 7-10 UFC but vs elite comp, top-15 GK. Showed good wrestling vs T55 Ulanbekov, esp scrambles off TDs to come out on top, and non-stop striking threat, DEC W 2ND Year+ off, used wrestling to smother s-n T20 Altamirano, good timing on easy TDs, mostly top guard control w/ short GnP, used forward drive to prevent repeated armbar tries, got outstruck on feet esp KDed by R2 head kick, controlled most of rnd and landed more volume but opp had some heavy shots, weird avoidance to start R3 but heavier GnP late in rnd, DEC W 3RD Immediate TD vs undef T75 wrestler Mokaev but couldn't pass, went for gilly and again to counter TDA to start R2, good tech set-ups but not enough to finish slippery opp, too much time on back, great triangle transition when opp tried to pass R2 but punished by slam, flash-KOed but recovered, some strikes off back but took more dmg, multiple borderline knees to head w/ opp at fence base, slightly slower w/ strikes in space, had fence control R3 w/ head cradle but reversed by crazy peek-out then couldn't stop A-T set-up, SUB L, 8-11 UFC 4TH V-s-n 6 weeks later, 125->135 T50 Sumudaerji, unusual kicks from weird stances/angles, mostly avoided opp's boxing, each landed few shots, good timing on 1-legs, TD into top half w/ good posture, short GnP to head+body, jumped to other side straight into A-T, put opp to sleep
    

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    Farid Basharat

    "Ferocious"  |  12-0-0

    70<-60<-40<-25<-5.5<-4.5<-4 Mid 20s, athletic w/ taekwondo base and strong wrestling, 7-0 pro w/ 4 RNC + 4-0 ammy, mostly UK noobs but 1 promising, most recently decent vet for Oktagon 2ND 8-0 w/ 5th RNC R2 vs JM 3RD DWCS 2022 vs explosive T3, good kicks esp to calf, nice jab to interrupt opp's forward movement, well-timed 1-leg snatch TDs each rnd, tech gilly escape R1 and Ded leglocks, great half-guard control w/ high posture and lots of power in GnP esp crunching elbows, strong punches too, more dominant each rnd and broke down opp, DEC W for 9-0 4TH UFC debut vs T15 Blackshear, closed space quick for repeated TDs esp 1-legs, lots of top control esp guard, good drive forward for crushing GnP elbows, some passes but opp regained guard, not as sharp on feet and took some shots R2, also reversed few times, nearly triangled to end fight but survived for DEC W, 10-0 5TH Avoided/block crazy early kicks from T25 Rodrigues, 2-leg TD and slid knee through well to half, landed solid GnP then mount for bigger shots but bucked off, reset well to prevent reversal, caught kick and kept elevating leg for eventual unbalance and TD, great pressure w/ shoulders and legs to advance on ground, set up A-Ts from half to get to side then reset A-T and exploded across for R1 SUB W, 11-0 w/ 15W streak 6TH Great volume of quick kicks vs T65 striker Lapilus, mostly to calf but axe and ? early R1, got opp focused on striking then smooth transitions to 1/2-legs, some shots from far away but closed distance fast, great transitions btwn TDAs esp from 1 to 2-leg at fence, couldn’t settle on top until end of R1 but sooner each rnd and lots of control at base/fence, struggled to keep head/weight above opp but patient breaking down posture when possible, not big GnP but enough volume to keep positions, took few straights on feet but some of own decent punches, v-high pace w/ constant pressure, good side control R3 w/ some elbows but strange pass to N/S allowed opp to scramble, recovered well on ground to keep control, 30-27 DEC W
    

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    Chris Gutierrez

    "El Guapo"  |  20-5-2

    70-<-65<-70<-65<- -60<-55 Early 30s, great MT, tons of high-lvl US regional Ws, RNCed R2 in UFC debut but rebounded w/ 4 Ws and a draw, mostly DEC vs good comp 2ND Good movement vs Colares, great jab and leg kicks, good TDD but incon volume, split DEC W 3RD More good movement vs T50 Danaa, sharp leg kicks and jab, got TDed and hit hard in R1 off missed spin but landed hard backfist into GnP elbows for R2 KO, 6-1-1 UFC and 7 fights unbeaten 4TH Light strikes early to counter forward pressure of T55 Edgar, couple heavier leg kicks, great footwork on outside, perfectly-timed step in knee for R1 KO, 7-1-1 UFC w/ 7-0-1 streak 5TH Never found timing vs slumping T75 Munoz, got pressured esp R1 and KDed by left hook, good guard regain/close to stop most dmg, never enough power to threaten opp, single strikes mostly retreating R2+3, traded leg kicks but took more power incl some more hooks, couple jabs but not enough combos, couldn't stop opp pressing and doesn't have grappling skills or brawler mindset to change strat, DEC L 6TH Constant outside circling w/ brutal leg kicks vs T45 Alatengheili, switched stances but more power from right, faded away from lots of big hooks, some counter punches but mostly kicks incl teeps/rounds/few spins to body, great vision and reflexes, good TDD when pushed to fence R3, didn't push for finish until creative final 30-secs incl Imanari roll, 30-27 DEC W, 8-2-1 UFC 7TH 2 months later vs T85 Song, traded hard leg kicks R1+2, couldn't get adv or much w/ hands, on back foot too often trying to counter, mostly avoided power shots caught by but caught by some, TDed early R2 and late R3, stuck on back, closed guard too often, some triangle set-ups but never close and no scrambles/sweeps, slowed down later rnds, caught looking in exchanges or dodging but not countering, stunned by hook then TDed R4, took more GnP for rest of rnd, no risks until moronic flop to back looking for leglock early R5, gave up position and never recovered, took elbows and looked gassed, 45-50 DEC L
    

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    Montel Jackson

    "Quik"  |  13-2-0

    70<-65<- - -55 Early 30s, huge hands, great ammy w/ lots of finishes, 5-0 regionals w/ 4 KOs then R3 KO of solid prospect on DWCS 2018, 5-2 UFC mostly DEC, both Ls to best opps and beating mostly meh comp on prelims 2ND Year+ off, early cage control vs T55 Arce, lefty w/ good jab esp perfectly-timed R3 KD into hard GnP but got threatened by triangles and didn't pass guard, some nice lead hooks, landed couple clean lefts incl biggest punch of R2, dodged most of opps shots and had speed adv, DEC W, 6-2 UFC w/ 3W streak 3RD Good movement and hard body kicks vs T65 Yahya, prevented full TD from 1-leg and kept posture when opp pulled guard, no GnP and eventual stand-up, great counter w/ 2 hooks when opp over-extended, KD then heavy shots from guard straight to chin for KO, 4W streak
    

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    Rob Font

    20-8-0

    70<-75<- -80<-85<- -90 Mid 30s, dominant champ for CES @145, fantastic boxing, great jab and high output but not a ton of power, dropped several times by Aldo, good wrist control/movement on ground to prevent dmg and regain guard, came out aggressive when he needed to but not enough, DEC L, 9-4 UFC vs good comp 2ND Absurd output in 25-min war w/ T80 Vera, beautiful jab and straight combos, heavy hooks to body, uppercuts everywhere, just didn't seem to do much dmg and got dropped 4/5 rnds late, face rearranged 3RD Exchanged jabs vs streaking T70 Yanez, took some hard shots incl clean straights but found range for right hooks and uppercuts when closing distance, couple sneaky shots w/ 1-collar tie incl huge KO w/ scoop hook into heavy hammers+straights for GnP TKO, 10-5 UFC 4TH S-n fought 2 weeks earlier than scheduled, 135->140 vs T95 Sandhagen, few strikes on feet before TDed every rnd w/ no resistance, solid kimura sweep R1 and got to guard then pushed off once later in fight but re-TDed quickly, stuck on bottom mostly half rest of fight, kept trying same sweep w/ butterfly hook, controlled posture and wrists enough to avoid major dmg but outscored by few short elbows to head and punches to body, didn't pummel enough or show variety, own TDA early R5 but just fence control before reversed, TDed, guard passed but survived variety of front chokes, 45-50 DEC L 5TH 140->135 vs T90 Figueiredo, fast hands esp jab, mixed in leg kicks and some straights but nothing particularly powerful, stayed at range well but couldn't stop opp exploding in for TDs, up quick R1, controlled on fence more R2 but few escapes or reversals, took more shots in close and also some power rights on feet, tried to be more urgent R3 but cautious of grappling, rocked by lead hook then follow-ups but kept moving, tightened guard, threw few big returns but TDed and mounted easily, ate elbows, v-late escape but couldn't avoid 27-30 DEC L, 4/5 Ls vs elite comp
    

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    Jussier Formiga

    24-8-0

    70+ Mid 30s, great BJJ, dominated BRZ then 9-7 UFC vs mostly top-15 opps, choked out T15 in R2 of LFA debut, missed weight @135 despite career @125
    

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    Raufeon Stots

    "Supa"  |  20-2-0

    65<-70<-65<-60<-50<-40 Mid 30s, v-athletic, lefty, good ammy, started 8-0 incl regional title then only L by 15-sec KO vs Dvalishvili for ROC title, great grappling and good striking, 3-0 LFA then 6-0 Bellator incl high knee into vicious elbows to KO T60 Archuleta for interim title 2ND Cleaner striking than T60 Sabatello, good round and straight kicks to body and hard straight lefts, solid jab but needs more output, low volume bec constantly Ding TDA spam, got controlled and threatened some R1 but took little dmg rest of fight even when on ground or fence, always looking for escapes but careful to not expose subs, threatened couple good kneebars w/o taking GnP, explosive in scrambles but usually ended on bottom, did enough on feet and some nice elbows to side of head while controlled on ground R5 for split DEC W, I had 49-46 but 2 judges 48-47 and other absurd 45-50, 7-0 Bellator w/ title-D and 11W streak 3RD Traded few leg kicks and jabs vs T75 Mix, dipped head slightly moving into range and KOed cold by huge knee for 80-sec L
    

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    Magomed Magomedov

    "Tiger"  |  20-3-0

    60<-55<-60<- - -40 Early 30s, started 13-0 w/ great Ws for M-1 and ACB, split DEC W vs Yan for ACB title and gilly of Borisov for title-D but DEC L to Yan in rematch, started 2-0 Bellator then DEC L to Stots for interim title 2ND TDed every rnd by T55 Barzola but great agility back to feet, unsuccessful w/ own TDAs, fast hands esp jabs+hook w/ left, fast and powerful spinning attacks, high pace, tried gilly R1+2, didn't work but tried again R4 and got SUB, 5th W by gilly 3RD Couldn't strike w/ T65 Mix bec range and speed disadv, TDs R1+2 but straight into gillys, got reversed both times and ended on bottom, managed to escape R1 and find space but choked unconscious R2, 3-2 Bellator 4TH Good early striking and initial scrambles vs T60 Sabatello but eventually TDed and back taken, forced opp to fall off on angle, deep gilly when opp shot to take top position then better arm-in gilly on later TDA, jumped guard for SUB W
    

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    Juan Archuleta

    "Spaniard"  |  29-5-0

    60++<-55<-50<-60<-65 Mid 30s, v-active w/ 30 fights in 9 years, dominant KOTC champ w/ titles from @135-160, former Bellator champ but 1-3 total in title fights, KOed by knee + GnP from T60 Stots to open BW GP and lose interim title shot 2ND Fast feet and great angles to avoid many strikes/TDs from T50 Barzola, precise combos w/ hands esp R1, went wrestling heavy R2 and got cage control but took elbows to side of head, mixed striking+grappling R3, crazy pace by both, DEC W for 8-3 Bellator 3RD Traded punches w/ T40 Kim but took hard leg kicks, lots of TDAs, rolled to back to avoid early gilly but got to top and lots of guard control, good head placement and wrist traps, nice single elbows, pulled opp from ropes, tired R3 and got reversed more/took some dmg, had to give position again to avoid ninja choke but wrestled up well on 1-leg, close split DEC W 4TH Rizin debut vs T30 BJJ-ace Inoue, early power shots but TDed, mounted and back taken, long time surviving RNCs, more good striking R2 but again TDed, faster escape and used wrestling to take control, dominant R3 vs tired opp w/ power strikes, GnP, own TD and back take, got close w/ RNCs, did more dmg for DEC W, 3W streak 5TH Early TD in title shot vs s-n T25 grinder Ougikubo, smothering top guard control w/ small GnP, used range adv to land more shots on outside, exchanged clinch positions R2 but more control and prevented opp from fully establishing control, good sprawl on TDA R3 and maintained control as opp tried to wrestle through, got strong body lock for few hard mat returns but rarely threw strikes, boring DEC W, 4W streak + 2-0 Rizin
    

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    Cody Garbrandt

    "No Love"  |  14-6-0

    60++ Early 30s, mostly lefty, good ammy and 5-0 regionals all KOs, started 6-0 UFC incl suprise DEC W vs Cruz for title but 1-5 since w/ 4 Ls by KO, all @135 except last fight @125 where KOed R1 by KKF, chin is gone but still v-talented 2ND Year+ off, 125->135 vs T30 Jones, big left body kicks early, lots of movement and elusive footwork, opp barely landed anything so scored more points w/ sniping, couple fast TDs R2 but couldn't get dominant position, mostly evasion R3 and let opp get momentum, hurt by 1st clean hooks so chin still bad, clinched up to recover and got TDed but able to control posture and avoid dmg besides 1 big bomb, DEC W to stop skid 3RD Took heavy calf kicks from T15 Kelleher but much faster movement and hands esp extended hook flurries, just headhunting despite body more open, good head movement in tight to land right hook while dodging power, stunned opp, timed another perfect right for faceplant KO, 9-5 UFC
    

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    Aiemann Zahabi

    11-2-0

    60<- - -30<-25 Mid 30s, 2-0 ammy and 6-0 pro all finishes, 2-2 UFC prelims w/ 1.5 years off after KOed for 1st L, big overhand right R1 KO counter of D-Rodriguez 2ND Backwards movement to avoid pressure from T20 Turcios, good front kicks and counter punches, good head movement and accuracy, DEC W, 3-2 UFC 3RD Took few early calf kicks from T10 Aoriqileng, missed big overhand right counter but landed follow-up wide left hook for 1-min KO, 3W streak, 4-2 UFC 4TH Retreated early and took longer strikes esp kicks+jabs vs undef T70 Basharat, tried to time big overhands but didn't start landing until R2/3, rocked opp late R2 and some solid shots R3 in more open exchanges, took more volume early but evened up w/ own pressure later and threw harder, TDed late R1 but not threatened, better reactions to sprawl on R2 TDAs and break body-locks to prevent chain wrestling, controlled energy well and seemed fresh R3 as opp got wild, competitive 29-28 DEC W, 4W streak
    

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    Saidyokub Kakhramonov

    11-3-0

    60-+<-45<-9<-4.5 Late 20s, judo, BJJ, and sambo expert, incredible explosion and stamina, good regional run w/ lots of finishes incl CFFC title, DEC L in PFL 2018, R3 gilly vs Jones in s-n UFC debut 2ND Reversed early TD and got 10 TDs total, tossed around T45 Lawrence who's usually good grappler, heavy GnP early, maintained great pace and constant control but output lessened each rnd. 1-sided DEC W, 2-0 UFC w/ 4W streak 3RD Big overhand into immediate clinch R1+2 vs T80 S-Nurmagomedov, good tech and shifts to avoid deep R1 gillys, great transitions to keep control as opp rolled/scrambled, controls arms and legs to crush posture, took couple kicks on feet but good chain wrestling to get it back to ground and some solid GnP from back/turtle, more control R2 and was tossing opp to ground but got caught in another gilly, avoided 1st couple but couldn't get arm out so subbed, 2-1 UFC 4TH XMMA debut after shock UFC release, immediate kick catch vs v-good BRZ finisher, couple wide+hard hooks then TD, good progression to establish side control, set up A-T and got instant tap on shift to mount, <1min SUB W
    

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    Kai Asakura

    21-4-0

    60<-55<-75<- - -70 Late 20s, dominating RIZIN, was champ but L to Horiguchi. Such a dangerous striker, good body work and makes great use of soccer kicks 2ND DEC W vs T10 then DEC L to previously beaten T50 Ougikubo to lose GP 3RD 1.5 years off, established great variety of strikes early vs T25 Motoya, pushed to ropes repeatedly, some reversals R1, controlled most of R2 but great balance to stay on feet across cage few times, prevented GnP and scrambled up, more strikes to end rnd, clearly more gas, pressured opp R3, doubled opp over w/ knee to body, threw fluid combo then 2nd knee on liver for KO, 12-3 Rizin
    

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    Adrian Yanez

    16-5-0

    60<-65<-70<-65<-60<-55<-45 Early 30s, lots of quality Ws esp KOs on US regional but LFA title L to future UFC, crazy 40-sec KO in 2020 DWCS. Crisp boxing w/ good power, amazing jab, v-efficient in movement, rolls w/ punches/ takes on back+shoulder, endless gas, 4-0 UFC w/ 3 KOs then split W in war w/ Grant 2ND Good jab and footwork, timed kicks from T40 Kelley and countered w/ hard rights, nasty left hooks to liver, beautiful boxing combos, piled on dmg quickly and accurately, nastiness w/ GnP for R1 KO, 5-0 UFC + 9W streak 3RD Sharp boxing exchanges vs T80 Font, hard jabs hurt opp's eye quick, v-fast rights but started to stay in pocket too long, rocked by uppercut and hook, tried to move to recover but KDed by scoop hook and TKOed w/ GnP 4TH Leg chewed up by inside calf kicks vs T80 Martinez, couldn't get close early to land punches and movement compromised in few mins, repeatedly KDed, tried couple rushes but lacked explosion to get forward, 1 TDA R2 and got clinch but couldn't stay, ate some jab counters closing range R2, eventually leaning on fence taking more kicks until dropped again for TKO L, 5-2 UFC
    

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    Rani Yahya

    28-12-1, 1 NC

    60<-65<- -60 Late 30s, longtime WEC then UFC, truly elite BJJ, rudimentary striking and chin is gone but if he can get any contact it doesn't matter, so fluid and hard to remove and can pulls subs from anywhere 2ND 1.5 years off, missed most strikes vs T65 Jackson and took body kicks, quick 1-leg but not strong enough to finish, pulled guard but couldn't threaten subs and got stood up for grabbing gloves, got in front of feet so KDed by hooks then KOed by GnP for R1 L, 13-5 UFC
    

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    Casey Kenney

    16-4-1

    60<-70 Early 30s, 4-0 ammy and 6-0-1 regional w/ lots of SUBs, 1-1 DWCS 2017 both DEC then 4W streak for LFA incl titles @125+@135 vs 2 future-UFC opps, 5-3 UFC almost all DEC w/ Ls to elite opps
    

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    Sergey Morozov

    19-5-0

    55+<-40<-50<-25 Mid 30s, strong wrestler w/ power in hands, M1 title +D vs good comp. Choked out by U Nurmagomedov in UFC debut, came back w/ impressive DEC W vs Taha 2ND Hurt/dropped T45 D'Silva repeatedly R1, showed improved hand speed, nasty GnP and opened huge cut w/ elbow, landed big knee, may have used too much energy. Got beat up in R2, hurt to body and dropped w/ head follow-ups, desperate/sloppy TDs, eventually choked unconscious R2 3RD Ate huge shots R1 but stayed competitive, great jabs and lead hooks w/ left hand, perfect timing on 2-leg R2 and dominated from top despite great BJJ/scrambles from T65 Paiva, 1 brutal GnP elbow and good knee on fence, great TDD, solid output R3 to outscore opp and win DEC, 2-2 UFC 4TH Exchanged strikes early R1, solid variety but not as clean as T30 Newson, started to grapple late in rnd and controlled on fence/ground most of R2+3, few punches to set up TDAs, good feel for when to shift positions, enough GnP or dirty boxing to keep position, DEC W, 3-2 UFC
    

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    Oleg Borisov

    26-7-1

    55<-35<- -20<-10 Late 30s, short and muscular, lots of DEC but packs KO power, challenged for ACB title and longtime ACA, lost 1st 3 fights then 4W streak inc deconstruction of T35 Bibulatov in title challenge. Forward pressure, jabs, hard leg kicks, occasional big overhand rights and flurries but most of shots glancing or missed bec of opp's movement. Got TDs to end early rnds, stuffed opp's TDs, used cage wrestling to smother in R5, won in all aspects but not a ton of action in 25 mins 2ND Rematch vs undef T70 Kerimov, TDed early R1 and took lots of knees to butt, took leg kicks throughout and landed less volume R2, increased pressure R3-5 and hard shots w/ hooks, good punches to body in clinch and Ded more TDAs, v-close split DEC W that could have gone either way, both fights vs opp split, title-D
    

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    Taylor Lapilus

    "Double Impact"  |  19-4-0

    55<- -65<-60<-55 Early 30s, mostly lefty sniper, crushed cans into UFC contract, 3-1 then back to regionals? Lots of Ws vs top int-lvl opps, most recently DEC W vs former UFC @125 challenger Reis 2ND Good distance management, perfect knee to liver, Ded TD and continued ripping to body then couple nasty elbows at fence for R1 stoppage of undef wrestling prospect, 3-0 Ares w/ BW title 3RD 1.5 years off w/ injuries, v-s-n opp switch to undef T30 Loughran for UFC return, kept lead hand in space to maintain reach adv, v-fast jabs w/ beautiful power variations, mixed in accurate straight lefts and nasty leg kicks, strong TDD on fence R1+3 but controlled some, TDed R2 and took some GnP but mostly fighting to get up at fence base, too willing to keep back near fence and lacked lateral movement, took some solid hooks every rnd but more volume, v-tech + precise throughout, never seemed tired, solid 29-28 DEC W, 6W streak 4TH Good boxing esp straight lefts vs undef T60 F-Basharat but not enough volume, took quick kicks at range mostly to legs from start of fight, excellent TDD w/ good balance on 1-legs, quick scrambles, constantly pushed opp’s head down to break posture, uses fence well but still controlled most of fight esp at fence/base, on back earlier every end esp R3, didn’t take tons of GnP and avoided few tight chokes but outworked by constant pressure grappling, 27-30 DEC L, 4-2 UFC
    

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    Murad Magomedov

    13-0-0

    55++ Mid 20s, 7-0 mostly finishes in RUS then 4-0 all DEC vs good comp for ACA/B, 2-year layoff then UAE debut, 125->135 but still tall, quick striking R1 but couldn't match power of T6.5 slugger, great hook KD R2 then lots of GnP into RNC, 12-0 2ND Early body kick vs decent noob-crusher, stunned opp w/ flying knee then grabbed gilly and sank back for 25-sec SUB W, 13-0, 2-0 UAE
    

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    Victor Henry

    "La Mangosta"  |  24-6-0, 1 NC

    ~55<-50<-60<-10 Mid 30s, started 6-0 in US then long run in JAP incl DEEP title, 2-0 RIZIN vs quality vets and also beaten strong opps for RUS and US shows, several future UFC and 1-1 vs Laventyrev. Known for dangerous array of subs and not ton of power but threw insane volume for massive DEC upset of T70 Barcelos in UFC debut. Really nice jab, high pace scrambles 2ND Tried forward pressure w/ leg kicks and volume punches vs T45 vet Assuncao but got countered w/ harder shots and TDed, great swivels on ground to threaten armbars then usually escape if didn't have them but couldn't control any part of fight, DEC L for 1-1 UFC 3RD Crazy volume and variety of strikes vs T35 Gravely esp kicks R1+2, strong TDD and popped back to feet when TDed, dominant R2 w/ nonstop output and pressure on opp but couldn't land killshot, slowed R3 and took some hard counters, controlled for longer than other rnds, split DEC but deserved W, 2-1 UFC 4TH Traded leg kicks, slightly less volume w/ hands R1 vs undef T70 Basharat, destroyed by groin kick R2 for NC
    

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    Rinya Nakamura

    "Hybrid"  |  9-0-0

    55+<-50<-25<-8.5<-5.5<-.5 Late 20s, world class wrestler, 3KOS to start career w/ 2 in less than 1-min, incl vs good noob 2ND DEC W vs T4.5 BRZ vet to go 4-0 and prove he's legit 3RD Perfect timing on 2 R1 TDs, used legs to control arm and threaten sub while landing elbows, point deducted for hitting back of head, easily back to ground and straight to side control, nasty americana grip for R1 SUB of strong regional in RTUFC, 5-0 4TH Swinging lefty bombs vs T1.5 prospect, landed big shots but little D and took big counters, easy control/drive to fence w/ wrestling, powerful high knee then series of left hooks for R1 KO, 6-0 and 2-0 RTUFC 5TH Avoided wild rush from T.5 in RTUFC finale, landed big hooks w/ both hands incl KD w/ right and KO w/ left, snaps up head kicks quickly, 30-sec W, 7-0 6TH Full UFC debut, mismatch vs T3 boxer, sharp calf kicks and mixed couple to head incl 1 partial land, good hooks esp R3, TDs at will, great body lock weight shift to mat return opp after initial scramble up, easy passes to side and N/S, threatened N/S choke R1 and far side americana->straight armlock R2, partial back take in scramble late R3 then beautiful transition to armbar but not quite deep enough, big flurry of elbows to end R1, more volume from crucifix R2, solid elbows from side R3 but never consistent enough to threaten finish, heavy top pressure, great adjustments to control opp's limbs, v-fast transitions in scrambles while keeping wide and stable base, bullied opp for 30-27 DEC W, 8-0 7TH Top control early every rnd after roll, TD, and slip vs s-n T.5, great awareness + heavy hips to stack opp in constant leglocks, re-aligned to stay safe and pulled knees out well, threw some heavy GnP esp R1 but often didn't land clean through active legs, some nice shots later coming down but only 1-2 at a time, constant flow to stay in control whole fight, good passes to half/side but couldn't keep opp from inverting, avoided desperate power shots early R3, 1-sided 30-27 DEC W, 9-0
    

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    Rakhim Midaev

    "Ronin"  |  12-2-0

    55<-45<-9<-8.5<-8<-7<-6 Late 20s Chech, well rounded w/ strong wrestling, lots of good DEC and some finishes of good noobs for ACAYE, only L by split DEC 2ND R1 triangle choke of decent youngster 3RD Crazy spinning/jumping kicks, stunned opp and pushed to ground w/ combo of hooks, great top pressure, incredible squeeze to finish A-T from half-guard for R1 SUB of solid regional 4TH 135->145, tons of fast kicks esp spins vs JM, got controlled on fence some R1 but active w/ knees and elbows, tried couple flying knees, R2 KO w/ perfect kick to liver, 7W streak 5TH 145->135 for RCC debut vs T50 judoka Lavrentyev, clinched and TDed immediately but good explosion back up using fence, couple position exchanges then underhooks to break free, attacked body w/ side kick, front kick, few round kicks that hit liver, big hook as opp folded then aggressive GnP hooks for R1 KO, 8W streak 6TH DEC W vs dangerous T3.5 boxer, 9W streak
    

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    Timur Valiev

    "Lucky"  |  18-4-0, 1 NC

    50<- -65<-75<-70 Early 30s Dagi, strong wrestler, 5-1 WSOF, 3-0 PFL, good regional run incl BRZ prospects for GFC w/ only L in debut, relentless forward pressure, solid striking but not overly powerful, showed full skillset vs T65 Shore but slightly behind in most areas, clear DEC L for 2-1-1 UFC 2ND Shock UFC cut, year+ off before TUF vs good smaller regional, great calf + body kicks esp w/ lead leg, mixed in spins to body and head and few creative kicks, traded jabs, v-fast gliding footwork, TD R1 into standing B-T, tried RNCs and landed few small punches, 1-leg TD earlier R2, easy repeated passes to top half, established position and increased power on GnP esp elbows, worked to mount while not letting opp scramble, big dmg w/ hooks and elbows but got too high so swept late, worked up well and went crazy w/ strikes, 10-min DEC W 3RD High-lvl semi-final war vs T40 Katona, good leg kicks and mixed in boxing but not as varied w/ angles/timing, good counters off back foot but spent more of fight on outside avoiding unexpected pressure, mixed in TDAs well but struggled to get opp down, fence control w/o much dmg and couldn't posture on R3 TD, controlled some as well and took few more shots overall, all rnds close but split DEC L
    

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    Raoni Barcelos

    18-5-0

    50+<- -60<-55<-70<-75 Mid 30s, elite BJJ and wrestling background but mostly DEC or KO incl dominant RFA champ, 1st 5 UFC fights Ws then 2 Ls, incl shock DEC L to s-n debuting T10 vet Henry. Threw dangerous strikes but couldn't match output, didn't threaten much ground work 2ND Hurt T35 Jones w/ big rights and flying knees on feet, mixed in variety of kicks to all lvls, great fence control and TDs using opp's weight, control from side/half and multiple mounts w/ vicious elbows, threatened gilly to keep opp down, kept hunting finish R3 even though way ahead, dominant DEC W for 6-2 UFC 3RD Good combo of kicks and hooks but not as varied or quite as fast as T80 Nurmagomedov, was getting outpointed, well-timed TDA but got stuffed, ate weird kick then didn’t see swing-thru left hook, KOed R1, 6-3 UFC but 3/4 Ls 4TH Slower than T75 Phillips, more power in hooks but struggled to land clean early besides flurry late R1, great timing on variety of wrestling entries, fence control and TDs every rnd but couldn't establish top position bec opp exploded up or attacked subs, mostly good base for TDD, took few shots from bottom guard early R2 but built up well, hard leg kicks w/ good timing, strong striking guard esp to block few head kicks but took more volume of straight punches until upped pressure R3, chased tired opp around cage and landed cleaner esp to body but never close to finish, DEC L, 4-in-5 Ls 5TH Beautiful variety of TD entries vs T30 Quiñonez, 2-legs, trips from 1-legs, throws at fence, switches btwn techs well but ended on bottom or controlled on fence more R1, struggled to finish in control despite good tech, flexible in scrambles, dislocated shoulder R1 but pushed through pain and kept using it, some nice leg kicks but not consistent, took long jabs R2 but started to time opp's entries and counter w/ hard rights incl stun, cranked standing gilly hard but couldn't finish and let opp recover then hurt by straight right but closed distance to survive, burst forward for R3 TD, great transition to back when opp went to knees, immediately got RNC deep, secured leg hooks for tight squeeze and SUB W, 7-4 UFC
    

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    Danny Sabatello

    "The Italian Gangster"  |  14-4-0

    50<-60<-55<-60<-55<-40<-15<-10 Early 30s, dominant pressure wrestler, started 6-0 then L to future UFC in Titan title shot, W in 2nd try, DEC W in DWCS 2020 vs good regional but not signed then title-D. DEC W vs excellent vet Johns in Bellator debut then total domination of undef T20 prospect Lugo, constantly chases TDs and great control from top, heavy elbows for 30-26 DEC W 2ND More TDs vs T40 Higo, mostly controlling from guard, solid GnP esp when he uses elbows but clearly not chasing finish, got reversed R2 and had opp on back for long time but calm and good RNC D, 25-min DEC W to go 3-0 Bellator and 7W streak 3RD Constant TDAs vs T65 Stots, landed few shots on feet R1 but took more, some solid control and back take on ground, did v-little dmg rest of fight, incredible transitions on ground w/ flexibility and sense for when opp will move but took enough shots on feet or R5 took elbows to side of held while holding opp in place, split DEC L despite one judge giving ridiculous 50-45, 3-1 Bellator 4TH Early TDAs stuffed and ate some big shots from T25 Breno, non-stop pressure and eventually took control late R1, threatened RNCs esp R2, v-fast and creative transitions to stay on top, took big punch early R2 but TD through it, threatened A-T in scramble then top control, eventually took back in scramble and sunk RNC 5TH Took few ranged strikes from T55 Magomedov then long-range TD, chain wrestling for returns and gradually broke opp's scrambles, gradual back take then quick B-T try but fell off side, forced to back to avoid gilly on TDA, didn't set up w/ striking then caught in 2nd gilly late R1, SUB L, 4-2 Bellator
    

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    Rustam Kerimov

    19-1-0

    50+<-70<-65<-60<-50 Early 30s Dagi, 16-0 w/ DEC and GnP KOs of top ACB/A comp, was champ w/ 2Ds, vacated and no fights for 2 years trying to go UFC. Uber-polished, inescapable control while dominating T25 BRZ 2ND Rematch vs T40 vet in title eliminator, incredible timing on TDs, good movement on feet but tired R3 after crazy pace, almost had A-T finish, beast on ground but not as perfect w/ control 3RD 135->145 for DEC W vs T3 BRZ GK, speed adv on feet, couple nice spinning backfists incl R1 KD, TDAs every rnd and some ground/fence control, higher output, 17-0 4TH 145->135 for title shot vs previously-beaten T35 Borisov, early TD when opp showed back, tons of fence base control and knees to butt, landed leg kick volume but few combos on feet, evasive esp R2 and landed more long-range shots but got pushed back by pressure R3-5, power disadv and couldn't get more TDs, some nice counters but opp landed heaviest shots, lots of outside movement, v-close split DEC for 1st L 5TH Cautious w/ tons of outside movement R1+2 vs pressure of T20 Silva, used kicks to legs+body to score at range and tried few to head, mostly avoided punches, great entries on 1/2-legs w/ single strikes to close distance, fast to disengage if not there and avoided most counters, TD R2 into some top control and GnP, scored enough to run away rest of rnd w/ little added striking, traded body shots from clinch R3 and got TD after few missed, smothering control from top half but little GnP, got too high w/ hips so swept, 2+ mins locking down opp's head w/ partial ezekiel, took lots of volume to body and head but not hurt, held on for 29-28 DEC W but not impressive
    

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    John Castañeda

    "Sexi Mexi"  |  21-6-0

    50<-30<-20<-60<-45<-30 Early 30s, mostly lefty, well rounded w- wrestling base, tons of good Ws for Combate incl future UFC, DWCS 2017 W but needed more fights to get signed, DEC L to Wood in UFC debut, huge KO of Wineland then constant pressure of T60 Johns, ate some big shots but super high output and no space to breathe, tired him out and hurt opp R3 then secured tight A-T for finish, 2-1 UFC 2ND Great gilly sweep to escape early TD from T7 Santos, stunned opp w/ 2 head kicks and got KD w/ left straight, good volume follow up but slightly impatient and gassed self out, got top position but couldn't maintain in scrambles, slowed R2 and got broken down by body work and combos to head then KOed w/ huge knee, 2-2 UFC 3RD Good head movement to avoid big kicks and most of power overhands from s-n T25 Gafurov, on D early but started to land clean counters, head kick KD R1, good straights later esp R2, strong TDD esp underhooks and leg placement, pushed to fence but prevented dmg, good posture to reverse, stayed mobile to counter blitzes, opp lost point for R2 headbutt, cardio adv R3 bec more measured output, good DEC W 4TH Fast footwork vs taller T60 Kang, established leg kicks early and mixed few to body, evaded or stayed out of range of most boxing from opp, lots of lateral movement, more straight lefts R2/3 esp to head but never looked for finish w/ 100% power, mixed in TDAs R2/3, some fence base control but never fully on top for GnP, higher output and increased pace every rnd, easily ate few clean hooks, 30-27 DEC W, 4-2 UFC
    

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    Adriano Moraes

    "Mikinho"  |  20-5-0

    50<-75<-85<-80<-45 Mid 30s, big and strong for weight class, elite BJJ esp chokes, 9-0 BRZ incl Shooto BRZ title then great w/ ONE incl multiple title Ws+Ds, huge upset KO of T100 Mighty Mouse w/ knee 2ND Constant movement around the outside, landed few shots but slow paced until R3 gilly after lots of TDAs from T30 Wakamatsu, 4th title-D, 11-3 ONE 3RD Good range early in rematch vs T85 Johnson to counter pressure, got TD R1 and reversed opp's TDA R2, great control from half guard, explosive movements on ground but unable to pass or do much dmg/threaten subs, slowed R3 and took some heavy shots, wobbled w/ punch R4 then KOed by flying knee, 11-4 ONE 4TH Trilogy vs T90 Johnson, controlled more in clinches early but couldn't get angles to match power or volume of knees to body from opp, slowed down starting R3, most of fight exchanging positions on fence, less output and didn't land much on feet for DEC L
    

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    Miles Johns

    "Chapo"  |  14-2-0, 1 NC

    50++<-60<-50 Early 30s, muscular and cuts lots of weight to 135, wrestling background. 8-0 + LFA title to start career, DEC Ws in DWCS 2019 and UFC debut vs prospects then KOed by Bautista, came back w/ 2 big R3 KOs, backs up and draws opps into power right hands. Got worn down by pressure from T45 Castaneda, threw big while retreating but couldn't find range, tired out, hurt, then choked to sleep R3, 3-2 UFC 2ND S-n vs T30 Morales, slow pace w/ lots of feinting, looking for openings, jabs, and attempted counters, TDAs every rnd and some fence control but only TD as R2 ended, threw some big rights but landed few, tight DEC W, 4-2 UFC 3RD Struggled early w/ T25 pressure wrestler Argueta, big right hooks avoided and TDed, back taken but managed to get high and scramble free, controlled some at fence but more accurate each rnd incl w/ power hooks, multiples stuns w/ good follow up, tried few knees and landed 1 big, better TDD R2, avoided gillys every rnd, landed combos R3 but moving laterally then backing up to try to make space, sharp jabs, eventually slow TDAs to try to stall pressure, nearly reversed but exploded free, fence control then top but little GnP bec in gilly, high-pace 30-27 DEC W
    

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    Douglas Silva de Andrade

    "D'Silva"  |  29-5-0, 1 NC

    50+<-55<- -45 Late 30s, 22-0 in BRZ, 6-4 UFC w/ Ls mostly to elite opps. So much power for 135, cuts lots of weight but good gas tank, was getting destroyed and cut badly by T50 Morozov in R1 but came back w/ body-head combos, multiple KDs, surprising back take but did it quickly and worked for R2 RNC of exhausted opp 2ND Good punching power and solid evasion vs T75 Nurmagomedov, explosive and timed a couple spin kicks for TDs but outscored on feet for DEC L, 6-5 UFC 3RD 135->140 vs T50 Stamann bec opp couldn't make weight, overthrew big rights but accurate+powerful lead lefts to body and head esp R2, more volume than opp, good footwork to evade, countered jabs w/ left kicks, TDed R1, illegal head kick but got up bec bad ref, couldn't hold own TD late R1, mostly retreating but good counters until KDed by 2 huge hooks R3, desperation TDA stuffed but able to close guard from bottom, control posture to recover, took elbows but survived for 29-28 DEC W
    

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    Kairat Akhmetov

    "The Kazakh"  |  30-2-0

    50<-40<-35<-25 Mid 30s, 20+ cans to get to ONE, briefly had flyweight title, grindy close-contact wrestler w/ neverending GnP to smother T30 striker, good timing to catch kicks and knees for TDs 2ND Good volume on feet vs T6.5 but not super powerful, great timing and variety on TDs, elevates 1-leg, persistent, constant output, slowed last couple mins and took a few shots but clear DEC W 3RD Nonstop pressure grappling vs T15 McLaren, tons of control on fence and ground, esp top half/guard, active w/ GnP and stayed heavy w/ strong downward pressure, outboxed on feet esp R3 but closed distance fast and walked through shots, DEC W, 6W streak, 8-2 ONE
    

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    Enrique Barzola

    "El Fuerte"  |  20-8-2

    50<- -40<-50<-55<- -50 Mid 30s, 2-0 TUF @155, 6-3-1 UFC mostly @145, all DEC. Non-stop pressure, doesn't tire at all even cutting more weight, incredibly tough and never been finished. Most comfortable grappling, used repeated elbows to finish T35 Caldwell R3 after opp gassed 2ND Constant body-to body control to smother T20 prospect Mikhailov, DEC W in wild-card of Bellator GP 3RD Non-stop forward pressure vs T40 Magomedov, got TDs but couldn't do dmg, good TDD and anaconda threats from front, solid boxing output but not tons of power, caught in R4 gilly, 1st time finished 4TH High pace vs T50 Archuleta, tried lots of TDs/clinches but couldn't match footwork and got picked off by punches, good elbows R2 while controlled on fence, some great wrestling exchanges R3 but never enough dmg, DEC L for 2-2 Bellator 5TH 135->145 vs T15 Perez, heavy early exchange, tons of R1 TDAs but most stuffed and clinches reversed, brief ground control but little dmg, faster so landed punch combos despite reach disadv, took kicks esp to legs, stunned opp w/ overhand right early R2, couple hard follow-ups esp other right but TDA killed momentum, easier TDs every rnd, aggressive boxing R2 w/ good pressure, mixed in uppercuts and threw long combos, early TDs R3, tons of control, 1-step ahead in scrambles, recognized opp's movement and got on top to land more solid GnP, attacked back and tried to get leg hooks or B-T but opp disrupted, couple RNCs but never under chin, great stamina, DEC W 6TH 145->135 vs undef/athletic T8, eye hurt early by hook and controlled on fence but got TD mid R1 and took over w/ wrestling pressure, wore opp out from top guard/half and landed decent GnP esp late flurry, fast 1-legs R2+3, lots of side control and elbows+punches R2, threatened A-Ts, back takes both rnds w/ decent RNC tries R3, swept and mounted R3 but snuck out back and kept chain wrestling to go top again, grabbed in scramble and nearly flying armbarred but good reaction to escape then fast pass to mount, hard GnP rest of R3 esp elbows+hammers, varied angles and targets but still hit guard often, tireless pressure and movement on top to shut down opp, 30-27 DEC W, 4-2 Bellator
    

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    Garrett Armfield

    10-3-0

    50<-3.5<- -.5 Late 20s, all 8Ws by finish w/ 7 R1, 5KO+3RNC, 2Ls to future UFC and good regional, 3W streak capped by 30-sec KO of good regional for FAC title. Lead hook into powerful right uppercut then accurate GnP on ground 2ND 135->145 for v-s-n UFC debut + rematch vs T35 Onama, smaller and slower, landed few punches but outstruck, tossed around, choked R2 3RD Year+ off, 145->135 vs ex-ranked wrestler, fast sprawl on 2-leg and pulled out of 1-legs, fast hands w/ accurate jabs and varied combos, dipped to body then stunned opp w/ hooks to head, upped pressure w/o being reckless, lots of clean lands w/ jabs and straights until 1 landed right on chin for KD, added 1 big GnP to finish, 1-1 UFC 4TH Straighter boxing while mostly avoiding hooks from T75 Katona, composed D and good footwork to land then get out, absorbed what landed well, pushed to fence late R1/2 and TDed/controlled much of R3 but stayed active enough to avoid most dmg, never took big risks, volume adv R1/2 enough for 29-28 upset DEC W
    

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    Da'Mon Blackshear

    "Da Monster"  |  14-6-1

    45<-40<-10<-8.5<-15<- -8.5<-7.5<-6.5<-3<-4 Late 20s, took out good prospects for CFFC title, tons of chokes, all 4 Ls DEC to top-lvl opps 2ND OK on feet but shined in constant scrambles on ground vs strong regional vet, uses all parts of body to control opp and get sweeps, lots of diff choke and arm attacks, eventually got R3 RNC after slick back take in transition, CFFC title-D, 4W streak but needs ranked challenge 3RD S-n UFC debut vs T35 Zalal, got TDed R1 but nice reversal w/ leg-lock threat and back take late, tons of scrambles R2 and took back more times but gave up positions moving too fast, hunted RNCs, small GnP, gassed R3 and got battered for 8-10 rnd and majority draw 4TH TDed frequently by undef T25 Basharat, some power strikes esp R2 but mostly controlled on ground, some decent scrambles and guard regains but rarely full escape, incredible quick triangle+armbar to end R3 and almost got SUB but ran out of time, DEC L, 0-1-1 UFC 5TH Intense exchanges vs T10 Lacerda, loose and quick hands w/ good jabs and great straights, fence control into TD R1, stayed calm through long kneebar threat, good flexibility to reposition and keep leg safe, gradually worked up, big flurry on break and increased pressure late R1, mostly countering R2 but tired opp landed much less, ate few hooks to body well, well-calculated scrambles after TDed and threatened by heel hook, eventually got weight settled, hard rights to body then huge lefts to head, finished w/ big right hammers for TKO, 1-1-1 UFC 6TH V-aggressive start w/ hard body kicks and few big hooks vs s-n T30 Johnson, easy TD into top guard, few shots as opp built up then re-TD, smooth shift to back, quickly isolated leg then used head to trap arm when opp threw short elbow, good hand fighting to crank head at horrible angle for twister SUB W 7TH 1 week later vs T65 Bautista, aggressive early w/ TDs R1 and pressure everywhere, clearly landed more in striking, pushed to fence every rnd but great TDD and stayed up until R3, traded some elbows in clinches but allowed opp to strike on breaks, faded late R2 and some of R3, allowed opp to push better pace, got repetitive, could have been 29-28 DEC either way but unan L incl insane 27-30
    

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    Brad Katona

    "Superman"  |  13-3-0

    45<-75<-70<- -40<- - -30<-25 Early 30s, strong ammy boxer, 3-0 ammy then 6-0 pro in Canada incl undef prospect and good regional, 2-0 TUF + 2-2 UFC but cut bec all DEC, smothering wrestler and also. Beat solid prospects in 1st 2 Brave fights then split DEC W vs T8.5 for BW title 2ND Title-D vs T10 G. Magomedov, lots of outside movement, fast in-out for striking, long combos, couple early stuns of opp, great TDD R1-4, got control in clinches and lots of big knees to liver, good short uppercuts, got smothered R5 but controlled posture and rode out DEC W 3RD TUF vs well-rounded T1.5 vet, took few kicks but used punches to close distance quickly, stayed attached well and used angles for good TDs, tons of top guard R1, some hooks and elbows over top + shorter shots, back take late R1 and early R2 but too loose w/ legs when trying RNCs so opp turned, some time in bottom half R2 but tech scramble up and quick re-TD, controlled rest of rnd for DEC W 4TH High-lvl semi-final war vs T65 Valiev, more aggressive than normal, sharp+varied boxing w/ great movement and timing, tight hooks in close, exchanged fence control sequences and more active w/ short strikes, prevented TDs and scrambled up well R3 when TDed at fence, took leg kicks but not affected, all rnds competitive in split DEC W, 6W streak 5TH TUF final vs T35 GIbson, insane pace in all-time war, took some time to get reads and ate clean right overhands esp R1, seemed to fade early R2 but crazy 2nd wind to push entire rest of fight, never stopped moving either forward or back, v-accurate and tech boxing, Ded grappling, tons of uppercuts from clinch R3, hurt opp's eye late and repeatedly jabbed at it, DEC W, 7W streak 6TH Outboxed by underrated T3.5, mostly threw hooks and often got slipped then countered by good straights, lots of feints, body locks w/ control late R1/2, R3 TDs w/ trip and 2-leg, brief top control and more in clinch but not much output, never landed long sequence and struggled to match foot speed, didn’t bring in kicks to deal w/ range, 28-29 DEC L, 3-3 UFC
    

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    Julio Arce

    19-6-0

    45<- - -55<-50 Mid 30s, ROC 2-division champ, R2 KO W in 2017 DWCS vs regional, fast and well-rounded but couldn't match Song's speed and got KOed to go 4-3 UFC, lots of close fights 2ND Used great footwork, great right jab and straight lefts, sporadic head kicks for clear DEC W vs T8 Santos, 5-3 UFC, missed weight for 1st time after most of career @145 3RD Outwrestled early by T55 Jackson and outstruck throughout fight, threw decent volume but landed 20% bec opp faster and not much variety, didn't take enough risks or many TDAs early rnds, got KDed by jab R3 while rushing in, great guard w/ triangle/armbar threats and good upkicks but took too much GnP, nice underhooks to eventually get up, threw big late but couldn't connect, 5-4 UFC
    

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    Ali Taleb

    9-1-0

    45+<-30<- -4<- -1.5 Mid 20s, 5-0 w/ 4 finishes, jacked, great endurance/ RNC D, calm under threat. Crisp, powerful striking, vicious on ground 2ND DEC W vs quality vet for 3-0 UAE 3RD R1 gilly of quality noob, 6-0 4TH Crazy war vs T25 Lok Dog for UAE title, showed power in hands w/ R1 KD and good boxing in general, stayed safe from sub threats, got KDed R2 and ate heavy GnP but good toughness to survive, huge overhand right into a couple ground shots for R3 KO W, 7-0 5TH PFL-E qualifier vs s-n undef grappling noob, good outside movement, strong hips to stuff initial TDA, nice knee leaving clinch then grabbed gilly as opp re-entered, pulled guard then rolled to top for R1 SUB, 8-0 6TH Full PFL-E debut vs T1.5 grappling GK, much faster feet and boxing, power in hooks caught opp early, read TDA and sprawled on opp, could have taken top position but chose striking, slowed aggression to not gas, took few kicks but timed punches well, brutal lead left hook while dodging a straight for big KD, jumped into top guard and landed bombs until ref stepped in, TKO W, 9-0
    

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    Velimurad Alkhasov

    9-1-0, 1 NC

    45+<-9 Early 30s Chech, world-class sambo, 4-0 ACB vs 2 undef noobs then 2 great vets, 4-1 Brave all DEC vs great comp, only L by split DEC to Makovsky and got revenge w/ split W 2ND 2+ years off, 125->135 vs undef T5, took few kicks at range, not much striking to set up repeated TDAs, few brief TDs R1 but mostly exchanging in clinch, good short hooks and knees to body, sneaky elbows, some great timing on 1-legs R2+3 but few telegraphed, more control each rnd, brief back take R2 and longer R3 but no threat, solid GnP from top, great flexibility and control of limbs in scrambles, 30-27 DEC W
    

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    Javid Basharat

    "The Snow Leopard"  |  14-1-0, 1 NC

    45<- ~70<-65<-55<-40<-7.5 Late 20s, 10-0 regionals all finishes, couple cans and lots of noobs but 2 strong prospects, quick on feet and explosive, efficient TDs and super nasty elbows from top, chopping leg kicks, quick hands, worked to R3 SUB in DWCS 2021 2ND UFC debut W w/ great speed and varied combos, moved to 12-0 w/ DEC vs T40 Jones. Great movement, was looking for finish but not over-swinging or leaving openings. Showed quality grappling in limited opportunities but happy to stay standing 3RD Got controlled by early wrestling from T40 Gravely but continued fighting free, great whizzer, beautiful feints to set up counters, hard elbows from clinch, consistent body work w/ uppercuts and range of kicks esp spins, got own TDs late R1 and throughout R2, flexible in scrambles, used jab to pic off opp R3, 29-28 DEC W, 13-0 and 2-0 UFC 4TH Great athleticism in every area vs undef T20 Mendonca, fluid footwork, avoided lots of opp’s strikes and landed variety w/ every limb, Ded TDs or exploded back to feet, great use of whizzers on fence to gain control or build up, got to top in scrambles, avoided subs and worked to deep top half w/ good GnP esp elbows, got too high on mount and opp slipped out but regained control, high-pace DEC W, 14-0 5TH Traded leg kicks and landed slightly more w/ hands esp jabs vs T55 Henry, slightly faster, no clear winner in brief grapples, blasted opp w/ groin kick to start R2, NC 6TH Controlled distance early w/ kicks esp teeps vs T30 Zahabi, good jabs, measured forward pressure w/ more output, mostly blocked overhands, TD late R1, drawn into firefight some R2/3 as opp pressed more and took heavier shots, similar volume w/ good accuracy but nothing dmging, rocked late R2, good entries on R2 TDAs but couldn't finish or chain techs enough, slowed slightly R3 w/ sloppier boxing and allowed opp to pull ahead for competitive 28-29 DEC, 1st L, 3-1 UFC
    

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    Mehdi Baydulaev

    17-2-0

    40+<-20 Mid 20s wrestler, whole 13-2 career w/ ACA/B, lots of finishes esp. RNC, mostly fought @145, DEC W w/ wrestling vs T10 BRZ vet Pereira. Ded/reversed TDs, mostly stayed in guard and landed GnP but passed occasionally, lots of kicks on feet 2ND Early leg kick hurt T20 Meshev and good job targeting it, reversed opp's TDA R1 and got control, dominated R2+3 after dodging couple strikes w/ good evasion, methodical ground passes, took time to secure mount then dropped super heavy elbows, good GnP from half-guard R3, 30-26/25 DEC W, 8W streak 3RD 65-sec D'Arce SUB vs smaller s-n T4.5 BRZ vet
    

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    Daniel Marcos

    "Soncora"  |  15-0-0, 1 NC

    40~<-25<-20<-10 Early 30s, 6-0 ammy and 12-0 pro w/ 7 KOs and local title, noob+can crushing but 3 prospects and good regional too 2ND DWCS 2022 vs T1 prospect after 3 years off, powerful and accurate leg kicks to same spot, powerful hands but some over-throws that left openings, great front kicks to face and multiple flying knees, stunned opp twice R1, great TDD and worked off fence quickly, tired R3 but lots of movement to stay safe and flurry to end rnd, DEC W for 13-0 3RD UFC debut vs T5 gilly specialist, avoided early strikes and low TDAs, pushed to fence but good knees to body, clean boxing w/ fast hands, dips left hook to body, tried front kicks and added body kicks R2, constant forward movement, broke down opp, great aim on couple knees to liver for KD then few GnP for TKO, 14-0 4TH Great angles and outside movement vs T50 Grant, used range adv to land harder calf kicks, good shots to body esp hooks, mostly avoided dynamic kicks and knees but ducks head too often, not much dmg to opp's head but few clean hooks in close combos, slightly more accurate R1 but less volume R2+3, good timing to step off as opp attacked but still got hit some, up quick when TDed early, surprise 1-leg TD late R3 but couldn't keep opp down, consistent pace/output but not enough dmg R2/3, surprise split DEC W possibly bec opened cut w/ hook late R2, 15-0 + 2-0 UFC 5TH Striking adv vs T10 Aorigileng, stayed close range exchanging but landed more hooks, faster reactions to raise guard and sneak around opp’s, hard calf kicks, couple hard knees incl flying, accumulated dmg for rnd+ until sloppy exchange of eye-poke and 2 groin shots to both, opp couldn’t continue after 2nd so NC
    

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    Cody Stamann

    "The Spartan"  |  21-6-1

    40<- - -50<-65 Mid 30s, strong wrestler and boxer, dominated US regionals for years, 5-4-1 UFC vs good comp, almost all DEC except 2 SUB L, on 3L skid, got sniped at range a few times then gillyed on 1st shot in <1min by T65 Nurmagomedov 2ND Early KD then finished T35 Wineland w/ nonstop punches for 1-min KO, 6-4-1 UFC 3RD Took lots of kicks from T10 Lacerda, constant movement and boxing volume, great combos of jabs+crosses+hooks, mixed to body esp R2, got TDed R3, great initial butterfly sweep but re-TDed, great scramble back to feet and avoided gilly, enough late volume for DEC W 4TH 135->140 bec was going to miss weight vs T50 Andrade, good output early but often out of range, not throwing combos until R3, good pick-up TD R1 w/ grip adjustment mid-air and hard re-TD but stood up by bad ref after getting illegally kicked, TDed late in rnd but v-tech roll-through scramble, ate hard lead left hooks to head and body esp R2, landed w/ final punches/kicks in combos R3 incl KD w/ 2 huge hooks, stayed on top, passed guard and landed some elbows, took back and attacked RNC but couldn't get finish, 28-29 DEC L, 7-5-1 UFC
    

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    Sumudaerji

    "The Tibetan Eagle"  |  16-6-0

    40<-50<-60 Late 20s, tall for 125 and skinny, tons of KOs in China but subbed by some opps and in UFC debut then 3W streak vs decent comp. Great crosses and solid kicks, fast hands, was picking apart T45 Schnell esp R2 w/ hard straights and great standing elbows, rocked opp repeatedly, escaped from bad ground position R1, got KDed and mounted R2, ate tons of dmg but manage to reverse into top position, got triangled in insane rnd, 3-2 UFC, all 5 Ls by sub 2ND Year+ off, 125->135 vs v-s-n T70 Elliot, avoided most of awkward strikes, tried to land straight combos, stopped 1 TDA but TDed by 1-leg, took short GnP from bottom half, got to hip but couldn't explode for space, no D besides answering phone when opp jumped to other side, slept by A-T, grappling still weakness
    

65. 65

    

    Alatengheili

    "The Mongolian Knight"  |  16-9-2

    40<-45<- -35<-50 Early 30s, 4-6 start then good run for Road incl W streak, strong striking from outside, good TDD but faded under R3 pressure from Lopez and ended up w/ draw, 2-1-1 UFC 2ND Landed big overhand right early and followed w/ accurate flurries to KO T10 vet Croom in 45-sec 3RD Crisp boxing, hurt T20 Anheliger multiple times R1+2 w/ step-in left hooks and overhand rights, good leg kicks, great head movement and evasive footwork, tight guard, easy 1-leg TD to start R3 but no control, slowed output but clear DEC W for 4-1-1 UFC 4TH Year+ off, v-s-n opp change vs T65 Gutierrez, picked apart by leg kicks and some to body all fight, not fast enough to close range, lots of big hooks hitting air, bit on opp's feints and not many of own, same gameplan whole time w/o landing much, couple TDs in R3 grappling but never full control, tough to keep forward pressure w/ dmged calf but 27-30 DEC L
    

66. 66

    

    Daniel Santos

    "Willycat"  |  11-2-0

    40+<-7<-8 Late 20s, creative striker w/ 3 spinning KOs incl 2 prospects, generally fights good comp, 1-1 in ACA for only L 2ND Uber aggressive and constant forward pressure in UFC debut vs T55 Arce, lots of spinning kicks/backfists and jump-kicks + other big attacks, landed some shots in opening mins when fresh but got picked apart at range by jab and couldn't connect w/ anything vs Arce's better footwork/head movement, DEC L 3RD Aggressive early but left lots of holes, got TD but swept, stunned by multiple head kicks and KDed by straight R1 from T60 Castaneda but crazy toughness, refused to accept bottom position and good flurry late, broke down opp w/ hard kicks esp to body and mixed in knees/elbows/punches too, maintained crazy pace and got KO late in rnd w/ big knee for upset, 1-1 UFC 4TH Faster and stronger than T15 Munoz, aggressive on feet and landed hard shots but lost point for 2 clean nut kicks to start R1+3, natural power in hands, mixes in good kicks, opp pulled guard repeatedly bec too strong to TD, avoided initial triangle threat then stayed safe rest of fight, no big movements, scored w/ short GnP from top guard, stayed heavy and ground out 29-27 DEC W, 2-1 UFC
    

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    Soo Chul Kim

    22-7-1

    40+<-35<-30<-40<-.5<-0<-.5 Early 30s, huge W streak in Korea incl Road title @135, L to prospect for @145 belt 2ND Good wrestling/reversals in rematch vs T1.5 prospect, safe during leglock attempts and landed good GnP, took control of wrestling exchanges, slower hands but caught opp w/ head kick into hard hooks to open R2 3RD 145->135, unbelievable upset DEC W vs T60 Ougikubo in Rizin debut, got in high-lvl slugfest R1, both landed hard shots and accurate combos, good body work R2+3, started checking leg kicks after 1st few, stuffed opp's TDs but got controlled on ropes some, got own TDs and bits of control esp R3 but nothing v-dmging, maintained high pace, big KD w/ punches R2, uses soccer kicks 4TH TDed repeatedly R1+2 vs T55 Archuleta, some great scrambles and constantly trying to build base, some good combos and huge leg kicks on feet but didn't target leg enough, nasty early gilly that forced opp to roll to back and late ninja choke attempt that also won position, fresher R3 and did some dmg but split DEC L 5TH 135->140 for Road tourney, 1-min gilly SUB W vs solid regional grinder 6TH 2 months later, DEC W vs exp T4 grappler 7TH 2 months later, R2 straight left KD into GnP KO vs good regional, 3W streak
    

68. 68

    

    Kyung Ho Kang

    "Mr. Perfect"  |  19-10-0, 1 NC

    40<-60<-55<-50<-55 Mid 30s, incon early bec started as teen, lots of SUBs for Road title, had 4-year gap for military. Crisp boxing esp 1-2, hard jab but controlled totally on ground by Yahya. Good choke D but couldn't break B-T, DEC L, 6-4 UFC w/ most Ws by SUB or split DEC 2ND Great jab, hard leg kicks, perfect footwork to pivot away from power shots vs T40 Danaa, got clipped a few times but good chin, kept it standing despite grappling background, solid DEC W, 7-4 UFC 3RD Year off, smooth outside footwork vs T40 Quinonez, sharp counter rights and quick calf kicks to counter opps pressure, took few jabs then rocked by overhand into right uppercut, great counters w/ sharp lead left hooks and glancing right in fast combo for KD, threatened opp w/ choke to force mount, great transition to back and deep RNC while locking B-T for RNC SUB W 4TH Upright and stiff vs T30 Castañeda, struggled reading left kicks, some nice answers to calf but not enough volume, couldn't get in range quick enough for boxing despite reach adv, followed opp around outside of cage instead of cutting angles, some solid hooks w/ both hands but not enough output, TDed couple times R2+3 but never settled, built up well on fence and Ded couple other TDAs, lacked urgency to change direction of fight when clearly behind on volume, 27-30 DEC L
    

69. 69

    

    Davey Grant

    "Dangerous"  |  13-7-0

    40<- -50<-45<-50<-55<-45 Late 30s brawler, debut L then 7W streak all finishes vs UK cans, 2-0 TUF, loves to spin and leap, happy to get into wars, great leg kicks and front kicks but little D, wild hooks, somehow kept throwing power shots the whole fight but split DEC L to Yanez, 4-5 UFC 2ND Tons of power shots on T35 Smolka, tons of dmg R1 but tired and took dmg R2, came out w/ more nasty leg kicks R3 to cripple opp then massive ground strikes for R3 KO, 5-5 UFC 3RD Wide left hooks and powerful/varied kicks vs T60 vet Assunção but not enough set-up, mostly missed and got countered or grappled TDed every rnd and controlled some but patient work back to feet, hurt opp R3 w/ wild hooks but TDed and controlled at fence base, lost point for cage grabs but ref took position, KD w/ perfect spinning backfist, hard hammer/elbows to side of head then locked inverted triangle as opp took top for crazy SUB W late R3 4TH Huge variety of striking techs vs undef T25 Marcos, repeated spins at diff angles, front/side kicks, flying knees, struggled w/ opp's range and movement esp R1, consistent forward pressure, 1 TD but couldn't keep opp down, scrambled up immediately when TDed late R3, traded calf kicks but took harder, good body work but took some as well, better evasion w/ head, rarely hit clean R2+3 after close R1 but got cut R2, may have been enough to steal rnd for opp, split DEC L, 6-6 UFC
    

70. 70

    

    Phumi Nkuta

    "Turbo"  |  7-0-0

    40+<-35<-20<-15<-1 Late 20s, short and v-muscular, 5-0 ammy then 4-0 pro w/ debut on Bellator prelims then CFFC title+D. Insane speed and great wrestling entries, dominant top control and dmging GnP 2ND DEC W vs T.5 BJJ guy for 2nd title-D, dominant grappling and physical adv, seems destined for UFC, 5-0 3RD 1.5+ years off for pro wrestling, outgrappled strong GK @130 for R3 RNC, 6-0 4TH S-n 130->135, DEC W vs ex-ranked noob, 7-0 + 5-0 CFFC
    

71. 71

    

    Jimmie Rivera

    "El Terror"  |  23-5-0

    40<-75 Mid 30s, 7-0 ammy, L early pro career but great W streak incl good prospects on US east coast, 0-1 TUF w/ great fight vs future UFC, ROC title+Ds vs good regionals, 4-0 Bellator incl future UFC across 2 stints, 1-0 in WSOF cameo, 3-0 CFFC vs strong comp incl title+D, started 5-0 UFC but struggled vs elite comp for 7-4 overall mostly DEC, surprising cut
    

72. 72

    

    Magomed Bibulatov

    "Chaborz"  |  21-3-0

    35+<-30<-25<-35<-30 Mid 30s, started 14-0 incl UFC debut but 2 Ls @125 and got cut, started 4-0 ACA w/ 3 KOs incl title W but picked apart at range by jabs and kicks of T20 Borisov. Got outwrestled and could never find range striking, 25-min DEC L 2ND Harder and more accurate strikes vs T35 Henrique, TDed R1 but prevented dmg and worked back to feet, lots of position exchanges and got own TDs R2+3, gave up back but able to scramble free, strong wrestling control and understanding of positions, enough GnP to score, deserved split DEC W, 5-1 ACA 3RD Big calf kicks slowed T7 wrestler rnds 3-5, more power in hooks esp to body, mixed in some uppercuts, took hard body kicks, good push kicks to oblique and body w/ lead leg, gradual forward pressure throughout fight, lots of tech spin kicks, to head early and few to body late, back taken R1+2, controlled on fence lot of R1 but good balance and took little dmg from knees, worked free well R2 by fighting grip, strong 1-leg TDD R3, TDed R5 and back almost taken but good hip shifts to get higher and spin out, maintained pace as opp slowed, more output and much more accurate in combos but took few counters, not many straight punches, strong DEC W 4TH R3 GnP KO vs s-n ex-ranked GK, 3W streak + 7-1 ACA
    

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    Vinicius Oliveira

    "Lok Dog"  |  20-3-0

    35<-30<-20<-15<-25<-15<-8 Late 20s, tall and athletic, high-lvl BJJ background + great power, 10-0 BRZ regionals then Combate cameo L to future UFC. 6W streak vs strong comp for Future and UAE, showed off striking to KO Alaoui w/ R2 head kick for title then quick RNC of s-n regional challenger for UAE belt 2ND Slugfest vs undef T4, got KDed R1 bec hands way too low but used sub skills to buy time and survive, more calculated R2 and got own KD, lots of GnP dmg but not enough for finish, hands low again R3 and hit clean w/ right hook into heavy GnP to lose title and break W streak 3RD Controlled on fence and TDed early by T.5 judoka but stayed moving, eventually worked up and got timing to stop TDAs, hands low and too much taunting but power hooks esp right, started glancing then landing clean to rock then KD opp, didn't follow w/ GnP but ref stopped for TKO, 5-1 UAE 4TH DWCS 2023 vs T10 finisher Madrigal, huge leg kicks as opp came forward, threw big punches, somewhat wild but well-timed, extended combos so even after missing couple straights landed clean left hook for highlight KO 5TH UFC debut vs v-s-n smaller T10 Sopaj, too wild w/ hooks but power even in glancing lands, kept opp on retreat early but started to take counters then TDed and controlled later R1, punched into clinch R2 but thrown by better tech, explosive movments on ground but out-positioned, took big GnP esp when back mounted but covered enough and kept moving to survive, stood up and broke B-T to throw opp down, stood over w/ huge aggressive GnP, moved legs out of way to land big dmg and nearly get finish, both tired R3 but more gas to throw haymakers, too desperate for 1-shot KO so lots of big misses but wasn't taking much in return, destroyed calf w/ persistent kicks and sent some to body, forward pressure as opp tried to survive, impressive late explosion for clean flying knee KO, 3W streak
    

74. 74

    

    Leandro Higo

    "Pitbull"  |  23-6-0

    35<-30<-40<-30 Mid 30s, dangerous striker w/ strong BJJ, tons of SUBs on BRZ regionals, 1-1 TUF, LFA title+D, 4-3 Bellator vs top comp incl L in title shot, missed weight many times 2ND Smothered by wrestling from T55 Sabatello, couldn't strike for long and little threat off back, good sweep R2 and took back, hunted RNC but never close, 25-min DEC L, 4-4 Bellator 3RD Year+ off, clinched early by T20 Mikhailov, bad sacrifice throw R1 and ended on bottom, built up well but mat returned and controlled while taking short shots, back taken standing then threatened by RNC on ground but fought hands well, avoided big dmg or more chokes, quickly pulled gilly but too late R1, lots of clinch exchanges on fence R2 w/o much striking, well timed leg kick took opp off feet after ref break-up, pulled gilly as opp wrestled up, adjusted hips to crank for SUB W
    

75. 75

    

    Makharbek Karginov

    "Alanskiy Bars"  |  17-4-0

    35+<-25<-15 Early 30s, 7-0 vs regionals then 6-3 ACA/B, DEC or SUB, outgrappled young undef phenom Shaykhaev, great transitions btwn positions and good job striking on breaks 2ND Incredible scrambles vs T7, impressive control to maintain body lock through roll, great weight distribution, managed to do dmg w/ repeated knees to same spot on thigh, crazy toughness to survive v. deep late armbar, DEC W for 7-3 ACA 3RD Good straight counters as T15 Oliveira advanced, quick footwork and head movement to avoid punches, solid TDs but drove to fence instead of finishing, good control and dirty striking each rnd for DEC W, 8-3 ACA 4TH Lots of front kicks and spins vs T25 Silva but almost all out of range, sluggish punching, v-low output R1+2 and took few more shots esp body kicks, lots of grappling attempts but not set up and couldn't control opp until late R3 from top guard, short shots w/ effective elbows, best rnd R4 w/ lots of control, worked through leglock and traded hammers from weird 50-50 position, TDed late but great kimura sweep into near-armbar, fence control early R5 but TDed and controlled, desperate escapes late allowed opp to pass and land more GnP, v-close split DEC W but I had 47-48 L
    

76. 76

    

    Tony Gravely

    23-9-0

    35-<- - - - -40 Early 30s w/ lots of exp, short, elite college wrestler, tons of regional Ws w/ lots of finishes but struggled in early steps up, CES title+2Ds as part of 6W streak vs great comp, R3 KO in 2019 DWCS then 2-1 UFC start 2ND Talented all around but got caught on chin by Maness for R2 L while ahead on wrestling 3RD Repeated TDs and dominant top position vs T10 UFC debuter Oliveira, did well to move to opposite side of gillys, solid GnP but not fight-ending, 3-2 UFC w/ clear DEC W 4TH Good movement and perfectly timed short right uppercut to KO T20 Munoz in 1-min, not accurate w/ GnP but didn't need it, 4-2 UFC 5TH Hard leg kicks, good forward pressure and early wrestling control vs undef T55 Basharat but started to shoot naked TDs and get tired R2, got countered by faster opp and reversed in wrestling, some good scrambles and stayed aggressive but 28-29 DEC L, 4-3 UFC 6TH Struggled w/ pace and volume of T50 vet Henry esp R2, shelled up too often and retreated from dmg, some good counters R1 but nothing big, TDAs every rnd, fence control and some on base R2 but never dominant or much GnP, 2nd wind R3 w/ some hard uppercuts and matched opp's pace, split DEC but deserved L
    

77. 77

    

    Tony Kelley

    "PrimeTime"  |  8-3-0

    35<-40<-25 Late 30s, mostly finishes esp chokes on regionals but split L in LFC title shot, DEC L @145 in UFC debut but rebound w/ DEC W vs AlQaisi. Ground out power puncher Costa w/ aggression and clinches, good kicks and knees to body from MT plumb R2, heavy elbows to finish, 2-1 UFC 2ND Anti-BRZ controversy, missed weight, some solid kicks but couldn't match speed or precision of boxing from T65 Yanez and broken down then KOed R1, 2-2 UFC
    

78. 78

    

    Benito Lopez

    "The Golden Boy"  |  10-2-0

    30<-40 Early 30s, 7-0 ammy then 7-0 regionals, split DEC W vs future UFC on DWCS 2017, 2-1 UFC w/ Ws by DEC and L by R1 gilly to other undef riser 2ND Ends 3+ year layoff vs T50 Bautista, missed weight, threw w/ power but much less precise, fewer combos or variety of strikes, got TDed easily and dominated w/ GnP then subbed by inverse triangle+armbar for R1 L, 2-2 UFC
    

79. 79

    

    Jakub Wikłacz

    "Masa"  |  15-3-2

    30<-25<-15<-2.5<-1 Mid 20s, incredible grappler w/ tons of regional chokes, 1-1 vs noobs for ACAYE, KOed R3 of KSW debut by good opp but rebound w/ DEC vs promising noob then R1 gilly of Rakic for big upset 2ND Couple quick strikes to disguise well-timed TD vs T4, great shoulder pressure and slick guard passes, took mount when opp tried to scramble then creative triangle+armbar attempt from back mount, vicious elbows w/ opp trapped. Ate some hard shots R2, obvious shot and got sprawled but great angle to end up on top and perfect sweep later in rnd to maintain control, another TD R3 after eating a few punches and smothered opp on fence w/ wrestling for DEC W, 3-1 KSW w/ 3W streak 3RD KSW title shot and trilogy vs T35 Przybysz, got outstruck R1 and couldn't establish control of grappling, more positions Ws R2 but took few harder shots on feet, lots of clinches, TDs, side control and small strikes R3+4, more even grappling R5 and was falling behind after giving back but able to reverse late, not much GnP but split DEC W, I had 47-48
    

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    Akhmed Musakaev

    12-2-0

    30<-25<-15<- -5.5 Early 30s, Dagi sambo grappler, lots of KOs of early noobs, both Ls by DEC. Great mat returns and maintains control w/ body lock, comfortable transitioning on ground to stay safe, constant knees to keep busy, good work from side control, occasional explosions to threaten HE-gilly and A-T, worked to back for RNC w/ secs left vs good vet to go 4-1 ACA 2ND Even clinches vs T10 Kalamov but perfect TD entries R1+3 and dominated from top guard w/ short shots, TDed creatively R2 after quick exchange of flurries but great scrambling to end up in control, worked to side and smothered all limbs then used elbows to body and head, DEC W to go 5-1 ACA w/ 4W streak 3RD Wide hooks got countered by T10 Zhirkov, TDed R1 and R2, good whizzers + butterflies to build up but mat returned R1, avoided dmg, got own 2-leg TD R2 and more posture/dmg, immediate R3 TD, more pass attempts than opp, took back , got hooks quick and nearly had couple RNCs, opp escaped late, looked tired on feet but tied up in clinches to kill time for DEC W, 5W streak
    

81. 81

    

    Cody Gibson

    "The Renegade"  |  19-10-0

    30<- - -35<-30<-40<-20 Mid 30s, tall and long for 135, wrestler, 1-3 UFC but lots of high-quality regional Ws incl ex-UFCs 2ND Fantastic jab, 1-1-2 combos and mixed in leg kicks in R1 of EFC debut vs T50 Borg, got wrestled and tired out next 2 rnds for DEC L, threatened armbars and stayed active on bottom but no answer for control 3RD R3 A-T SUB of old T6 ex-UFC for local title 4TH TUF vs shorter T1 wrestler, avoided early clinches, reversed 1 and some control on own clinch, small strikes inside, few sharp jabs and tried 1-2s, blocked power shots so took little dmg, loose movement to stay out of range, great timing on flying switch knee KD, flurry of hammers from side forced opp to turn then wide hooks w/ both hands for R1 TKO W 5TH TUF semi-final vs T4.5, took few quick shots then quick back-take when opp slipped, great B-T w/ flexibility to shift to mount, hard whip on hooks from back mount, rode well and flashed A-Ts or RNCs but didn't waste energy if not there, wore opp down w/ GnP ep big elbows + hammers from side mount later, fell over top on 1 transition but beautiful re-shot then back to B-T->mount, got to side for A-T despite partial cage blockage, R1 SUB W, 3W streak 6TH TUF final vs T70 Katona, all-time war, nonstop forward pressure R1 and most of R2, landed insane volume esp early, slowed later R2 and started to take tons of shots, dipped for some 1-legs and got clinch control but not for long, stung by combos lots of R3 despite landing good shots incl more overhand rights, couldn't maintain absurd pace at same lvl as opp so DEC L
    

82. 82

    

    Sarvarjon Khamidov

    "Sarvar"  |  15-0-0

    30<-25<-9.5<-8.5<-4.5 Mid 20s, short, 12-0, grappler who chokes out weak opps and DEC vs prospects, bouncing around 2nd-tier of RUS promotions 2ND DEC W vs v-exp BRZ vet, 13-0 w/ 6 straight DEC vs toughest comp, 2-0 UAE 3RD Bellator debut vs v-exp but old ex-UFC/ACA, showed long range w/ fast straight punches and front kicks then quick liver kick for 1-min KO, 14-0 4TH 135->140, closed distance quickly each rnd vs T.5 GK finisher, easy TDs, high pace control on top, constantly moving to try to pass, improve angles, or strike, dominant R1+2 from top guard/half, great trip at fence R3, leg pummeling to get both leg hooks after back take, flattened opp for RNC W, 15-0, 2-0 Bellator
    

83. 83

    

    Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev

    "The Warrior"  |  32-9-0

    30++<-50<-40<-35 Early 30s, almost whole 28-7 career w/ Akhmat @135, lots of DEC, 9 gillys, few KOs but not known for power.135->145 after DEC L to Kerimov, showed fast movement and hands to land shots vs T10 Mirzaev, got KDed but scrambled well to recover and got walk-away R1 KO w/ left hook to chin 2ND Moves in/out quickly, tagged T6 BRZ w/ jabs and fast hooks, missed uppercut but transitioned perfectly to spinning backfist for 45-sec KO 3RD 30-sec KO of T7 BRZ w/ beautiful spinning back kick into couple big GnP shots, 3W streak all R1 KOs 4TH High output war vs streaking T8 GK, landed big hooks and couple clean spin kicks R1 but got predictable and gave back trying another spin, TDed and took hard shots on ground, hurt most rnds w/ hooks to head or body, lots of clinches leaning forward, exposed head to knees, fewer jabs and less clean w/ hooks but big power, struggled w/ range disadv, some good scrambles but mostly outwrestled and took lots of big GnP, mounted twice but able to escape or survive, couldn't get many TDs, good stamina and grit but more behind each rnd, finally KDed hard R5 by body kick, curled up and took huge hooks to head and body for upset TKO L 5TH 145->135 vs previously-beaten slumping T1 BRZ GK, aggressive forward pressure, hard right uppercuts incl R1 flash KD but caught by lead hook R2 trying to get in rane and flash KDed, solid leg kicks, tried lots of spin kicks but never landed clean, surprisingly TDed every rnd, fast feet on hips to push off R1 and early R2 but TDed and controlled couple mins R2, own TD R3 but had to bail to avoid leglock, TDed and back taken to end R3 but avoided most dmg on ground, more accurate w/ boxing, DEC W but competitive fight 6TH R1 GnP KO vs T3.5 declining BRZ GK
    

84. 84

    

    Austin Bashi

    11-0-0

    30<- -25<-20<-9.5<-4<- - -.5 Early 20s, v-short wrestler, explosive athlete, 2-0 ammy and 5-0 vs noobs, can GnP but also happy to dominate for DEC Ws, natural BW but @145 on s-n 2ND 145->135 w/ R2 KO of T2 prospect for Shamrock title, 6-0 pro 3RD DEC W vs quality T1 regional, 7-0 4TH 25-min DEC W vs T1 vet grappler for local title, 8-0 5TH 135->145 for R2 RNC SUB of s-n good regional, 9-0 6TH 145->135 for easy R1 RNC SUB vs s-n vet can, title-D, 10-0 7TH R2 short choke SUB vs T5.5 well-rounded GK, 2nd title-D, 11-0
    

85. 85

    

    Renat Khavalov

    8-0-0

    30<- -25<-9.5<-6<-.5 Mid 20s Dagi, mostly lefty, 5-0 vs good comp, tossed around undef T.5 Brazilian for 2nd EFC title-D , great TDs in space or w/ trips, persistent and accurate GnP 2ND Early cage wrestling vs undef T4.5 for EFC title-D, started to take control w/ wrestling R2 and landing more shots, got early TD and progressed through positions smoothly w/ lots of GnP, battered opp for R3 TKO from back mount 3RD Low output early vs T.5, lots of outside movement and feints, popping jab and constantly playing w/ lead hand, took some overhands R1 but stuffed 1-leg TDAs, started to add body kicks and straight lefts, scored w/o getting hit much R2, 2-leg spam R3+4, lots of clinch control on fence and in space, heavy knees to body, brief TDs but not much control or GnP, back to evasion and jabs R5, took some late combos but comfortable DEC W, 7-0 w/ 4 title-Ds 4TH UAE debut vs T.5 grappler, R2 punches KO, 8-0
    

86. 86

    

    Tyson Nam

    22-14-1

    30+<-35<-45<-40 Early 40s, 15+ year vet, KO artist, 0-2 WSOF, big R1 KOs of great opps for AMC, 2-3 UFC w/ Ws by KO and Ls by DEC to elite opps 2ND Good distance management vs taller T40 Osbourne, fast right hand digging to body, perfect overhand right to counter flying knee for R1 KD and big right while running forward to KO downed opp, 3-3 UFC 3RD Forward pressure vs T50 Silva, landed few big rights but took more counters, had to respect TD threat, KDed R2 by front kick to chin, tried to scramble up but gave back, got RNCed despite fighting hands 4TH Slightly slower than undef T55 Maksum, took jabs and teeps/knees to body at range, great underhooks and lvl changes for consistent TDD, hard leg kicks w/ good reads for when opp had weight forward, targeted both legs to deal w/ stance switches and movement, some big overhand rights esp R3, dipped for hard hooks to body R2 but picked apart by popping jabs, close split DEC but deserved L, 3-5 UFC 5TH 125->135 for regional return vs choke-specialist can-crusher, R1 KO
    

87. 87

    

    Cameron Saaiman

    "MSP"  |  9-2-0

    30<-40<-30<- -20<-1 Early 20s, 5-0 ammy then 5-0 pro w/ lots of finishes vs ok SA comp, most recent 25-min DEC vs JM for EFC title 2ND Struggled early w/ traditional kicks from T2.5 in DWCS 2022 but kept pushing pace, chipped away at legs, upped output in R2+3 and landed way more volume, series of hooks R3 and landed huge left for KO, 6-0 3RD UFC debut vs s-n undef T.5 BJJ ace, fast kicks w/ both legs, switches stances fluidly, bouncy on feet w/ lots of movement, got TDed and guard passed easily R1 but good timing+explosion to escape when opp tried mounts, caught in rubber guard but calm D and avoided SUBs but little dmg, fast on ground and flexible but gets too high taking back and shaken off several times, lots of scrambles w/ good tech, 1 good gilly attempt R2 to take top position but not for long, was scoring w/ strikes R2 and faster/fresher but bad grounded knee to lose point, came out aggressive R3 and wore opp down w/ lots of strikes, got back mount w/ heavy GnP while flattening opp then back to feet for flurry of hooks and plumb knees, R3 KO, 7-0 4TH Heavy leg kicks vs T20 Martinez but lost point again for 2 hard cup-shots, mixed grappling and striking, combos on feet and good GnP, high pace, avoided most dmg from opp, DEC W, 2-0 UFC 5TH TDed early by s-n tall T.5, cranked hard HE-gilly from bottom half, made space for get-up, good whizzer, used armbar threat to force scramble and take back turtle, stepped over into back mount, flattened opp and shelved hips, big left hooks for TKO W, 9-0 6TH Mostly lefty vs T45 Rodriguez but some stance switches, varied striking but not as crisp straights/fundamental combos and got countered while swinging big esp later in fight, impact when landed but not as clean and slightly less volume, TDed R1/2, great flexibility to stay ahead of chokes, took top but never established control, ate some GnP R2, good pace but slowed slightly more than opp R3, took few elbows and body shots esp knees, 27-30 DEC for 1st L
    

88. 88

    

    Jean Matsumoto

    15-0-0

    25<- - -20<-15<-9.5<-7.5 Early 20s, 9-0, 6 finishes of noobs then 3 DEC incl good noob and prospect for SFT title 2ND R2 gilly SUB of T1 GK for local title, 10-0 3RD 3RD DEC W vs good regional KO threat, local title-D 4TH LFA debut vs great regional, more dynamic on feet but wrestled on cage base most of R1, never let opp get dominant position and big flurry to end rnd after getting up, better TDD R2+3 thanks to more gas, did dmg on feet, good kicks and got own TDs, DEC W for 12-0 5TH Good leg kicks and quick hooks vs undef T.5, caught by some counters and went for TDs, fence control R1+2, hurt bad by elbows to side of head R1 but recovered, couple solid short knees to body, nearly got mounted gilly late R1 after great transition but ran out of time, earlier TD R2 and controlled on fence/base while scoring, grabbed another gilly when opp got up, fell back then quickly rolled to mount for SUB W, 13-0 and 2-0 LFA 6TH DWCS 2023 vs undef + athletic T3.5, everything in combos w/ fast shots down middle, hard leg kicks to same spot above knee, added power on some hooks, dug under hooks well in clinches, knees+elbows w/ back to fence, TDed twice but flexible re-guards and scrambles up, kept opp guessing w/ varied striking, DEC W, 14-0
    

89. 89

    

    Nkosi Ndebele

    "King"  |  7-2-0

    25<-4.5<- -5.5<-5<-2 Late 20s, physical freak, star mindset, great ammy and 4-1 pro, all for Brave vs prospects from debut, survived tricky sub specialist to get R2 KO w/ knee 2ND Fast hands and good straights to body, nice movement, hurt promising noob-crusher w/ R2 body kick then rush of punches, took fence control and hard knees to body. R3 more good control and TDs, pushing pace whole fight for DEC W, 4W streak and 5-1 Brave 3RD R2 KO of good noob, 5W streak 4TH Controversial 25-min split DEC L vs T70 Torres in title shot, showed skills and landed some shots but got controlled more of fight 5TH Pushed pressure harder and did more dmg in title rematch vs T70 Torres, forced R3 retirement TKO, 7-2 all Brave
    

90. 90

    

    Khuseyn Shaykhaev

    "Shy"  |  12-0-0

    25<- -15 Mid 20s, 12-0 all ACB/A w/ 7 finishes, beating great opps since early in career, A++ wrestler, can shoot from anywhere bec just needs to be close to be effective, incredible reversals+transitions on ground, needs more dmg from winning positions/look for finishes
    

91. 91

    

    Felipe Lima

    "D'Ouro"  |  12-1-0

    25<-9<-4.5<-3.5 Mid 20s, 11W streak after debut L incl couple good prospects, 1 undef, DEC W vs prospect in Brave cameo, perfectly timed flying knee to body to destroy quality vet R1 for FCR title 2ND 1.5+ years off, Oktagon debut + title shot vs T20 grappler Magard, athleticism adv, matched opp on ground and in clinches, more explosive striking, ahead most rnds for competitive 25-min DEC W, 12W streak
    

92. 92

    

    Jose Torres

    "Shorty"  |  12-2-1

    25<- -70 Early 30s, short w/ karate base and great grappling, 13-0 ammy incl IMMAF 2014/2015 world titles, started 7-0 for Titan w/ title+D @135 and title+2D @125 vs great comp, 1-1 UFC both finishes @125 vs elite comp but cut during purge, 3-0-1 Brave all DEC vs great comp incl W vs Albazi, most recent DEC W vs larger T2 2ND Controversial 25-min split DEC W vs streaking T5.5 for title, 4-0-1 streak 3RD Tooks lots of dmg and retired R3 vs just-beaten T4.5, title-L
    

93. 93

    

    Sebastian Przybysz

    "Sebić"  |  12-3-1

    25++<- -35<-25<-10 Early 30s, most of career w/ KSW, light on feet, elusive movement. Good striking mix, strong TDD and digs underhooks to reverse on fence. 1 time TDed managed to throw up inverted triangle, great control of limbs to keep pressure tight and get R3 SUB of strong prospect, KSW title-D, 5W streak, has avenged both Ls vs int-lvl opps 2ND Even striking early vs s-n T1 BRZ, KD near end of R2 and heavy GnP, KDed R3 but good guard work to recover, took over R4 and got RNC in R5 for 2nd title-D and 6W streak 3RD Trilogy fight vs T25 Wikłacz, exchanged positions R1 and slightly more effective striking, got controlled R2 but more dmg w/ hard shots in space, outwrestled R3+4 and took volume, was controlling/outscoring R5 but gave up couple reversals incl late, split DEC title-L, 7-2 KSW 4TH Easy rebound vs T1 sub-specialist GK, repeatedly dmged lead calf w/ kicks, great volume and sneaky timing, checked opp's kicks, good head movement to avoid punches and some tech combos, reduced opp's movement and accumulated dmg, took top half R2 to stop leglock pull and landed tons of short shots, matched opp's R3 lefty switch, calf kicks to other leg and punished dmged leg whenever it came forward, good hips to stop TDA for top guard, grindy control, stood up for hard straight GnP + pass to half, got top side late into easy crucifix, high-volume small punches for late TKO W 5TH Outclassed streaking grappler, faster on feet and w/ strikes incl kicks to body and head, switched stances often, effective straights from both sides and few accurate hooks, TDed late R1 but stayed safe at fence base and partially built up, 1 good gilly sweep to start scramble, 1-way striking early R2+3, easily sprawled on 2-legs, pushed opp into bottom guard R2 and dominated w/ hard GNP esp elbows, short posture to increase power, tight gilly and rolled to top, slept opp for R3 SUB W, 9-2 KSW
    

94. 94

    

    John Sweeney

    "Hollywood"  |  13-3-0

    20+<-9<-7<-1 Late 20s, strong and throws lots of volume for whole fight, most of 9 Ws R1 esp KOs, beat couple solid vets in 3W streak and decent noobs in past, 3 Ls to good opps 2ND Split DEC W vs overrated T20 ex-UFC Smith, 2-0 XMMA and 4W streak 3RD Bad weight miss, accurate and powerful jab, variety of well-timed kicks mostly to legs, too much taunting, 2 great reversals of TDs from T1 opp straight into top control, lots of movement and loose, deserved split DEC W 4TH Good jab but ate couple power shots, TDed early every rnd by T20 BJJ master Farias, gave back and nearly RNCed multiple times R1 but reversed late and started to land GnP, lots of leverage on shots esp hammers, great awareness to avoid tons of leglocks and armbars in scrambles, dominant R2 esp from top half, never stood up, wore opp out and kept scoring/avoiding subs for DEC W, 4-0 LFA, 6W streak incl 4-straight DECs 5TH Title shot vs athletic T1.5, tons of feints/movement/taunting early, fast kicks to legs and body but ate harder calf kicks, accurate lead hand w/ good volume but stunned by couple power lead hooks, chin too high, better striking guard R2, 1 TDA into fence control, traded strikes but took more volume esp to oblique until hurt opp w/ liver kick, 1 big knee at fence then power left hooks incl from back take, huge elbows and hammers from big posture top half to end rnd, took more power shots and calf kicks R3, more stance switches but just single shots, some solid jabs and couple more body kicks, some GnP from top half late in rnd after opp slipped, slightly tired R3 but forward pressure R4+5, single shots esp jabs R5 then avoided counters and power hooks, pressured w/ a combo then 2-leg TD and control at fence base w/ few hooks and knees late R4, 49-46 DEC W, 7W streak
    

95. 95

    

    Murad Kalamov

    19-6-0

    20+++<- -6.5<- - -10<- - -15 Late 20s, whole career w/ ACB/A, lots of Ws vs great opps, classic Caucus wrestler, mostly DEC w/ some chokes and a twister! 2ND Choked out on 1st TDA w/ HE-gilly by vet T4, huge upset L 3RD Rebound using wrestling to control T10 Praia, DEC W 4TH Relatively even in clinch but controlled on ground all 3 rnds by T15 Musakaev for DEC L, creative rolling TD+back take R2 but lost out in scramble 5TH Tight gillys to counter R1 TDAs by T7 prospect, took mount early but got swept off and controlled briefly, early R2 TD but swept again, took knees to leg on fence but late TD and some GnP, not quite enough to win rnd, tried gilly again after TDed R3 but didn't have legs, got controlled from bottom guard for split DEC L 6TH Feeling out on feet vs s-n noob-crusher, TD into top half, pass to side then some GnP, opp got up but re-TD into side w/ couple more shots, got reversed and pushed to fence but crazy shift w/ hook and trip to land on top nearly falling off mount, grabbed keylock and used own calf as support, R1 SUB W 7TH Good sticks esp jabs to start rnds vs T20 Henrique, stopped R1 TDA and reversed fence control for TD and base control, shelved legs well and collected hips while landing short GnP, TDed early R2 and gave back, ate huge hooks, exposed neck and let forearm get deep, nearly RNCed repeatedly, only survived w/ toughness and good hand fighting to break diff grips, made just enough space to survive, immediate 2-leg TD R3, brief base control then back take when opp went to knees, never had leverage for big shots but tight B-T control and lots of short punches to side of head, not looking for subs, 29-28 DEC W 8TH Split DEC W vs T2.5 wrestle-grinder 9TH DEC W vs declining T3 BRZ vet 10TH 6 weeks later, split DEC W vs promising regional, 5W streak for ACA but rarely dominant
    

96. 96

    

    Naoki Inoue

    17-4-0

    20+<- -30<-35<-30<-25 Mid 20s BJJ phenom, nasty RNCs, 1-1 in UFC @125 after 8-0 regionals, started 5-0 Rizin vs strong comp then DEC L to T40 grappler Ougikubo 2ND Took early leg kicks from T9 GK but snappy jabs and good range then switch to 2-leg TD, shoulder strikes from half then elbows from side, nearly took back then threatened armbar+triangle in scramble, 2nd TD when opp got up, great strat to land 2 heavy soccer kicks to end rnd, early R2 throw TD, knees to head from side and more GnP then shifted posture to twist straight-arm americana SUB W, 6-1 Rizin 3RD V-tech early grappling vs T60 Archuleta, TDs and passed easily, smooth back take, close w/ RNCs and transitions btwn arms/grips fast, striking disadv but landed good jabs early, started to slow R2 and take more clean shots then TDed and controlled later, dominated by punch combos and GnP R3 for DEC L, 6-2 Rizin 4TH DEC W vs super-exp T5 GK
    

97. 97

    

    Raul Rosas Jr.

    "El Niño Problema"  |  8-1-0

    20+<-35<-25<- -1.5<-.5 Teen, BJJ prodigy who does pro grappling, 2-0 ammy and 3-0 pro all R1 armbar or RNC vs noobs, quick and powerful TDs, gets v-low, incredible speed to jump into side control then take back in transition, got close w/ RNC then crazy leg dexterity for smooth shift into armbar 2ND V-quick/low TDs to start both rnds, straight into side control then transitions to mount, more patience for GnP than past, well-aimed, left mount for triangle->armbar attempts then regained control when unsuccessful, good heel-hook D, didn't tire in 1st R2, flattened tough noob from back mount for RNC, 4-0 pro 3RD Immediate TD and straight to half-guard, heavy elbows and punches to move to side control then immediate mount, dropped bombs for R1 KO of bad noob, goes 5-0 all finishes 4TH DWCS 2022 vs T3 wrestler, dominated extended grappling exchanges, good TDs and repeatedly escaped gillys, creative range of sub attempts but kept taking back and getting too high while trying Suloev stretch, fell off top several times but able to give own back then scramble free into top position, not much GnP output but bursts of power, glimpses of good striking w/ jump-spin heel kick R1 and combos to start R3 but still wild and unpolished, pushed insane pace for 30-27 DEC, 17 y/o=youngest UFC fighter ever 5TH UFC debut vs T4.5 regional-lvl grappler, good 1-leg TDA early R1 and got TD on fence, good hips to take back and adjust legs to get both hooks, rides tight and doesn't get too high, chasing RNCs from diff angles and arms while riding opp and eventually got R1 SUB, 7-0 in a year 6TH Rushed across cage for low TD of T25 CRod, early control on ground and fence, creative chain grappling always at 100% intensity, took back w/ tight B-T, couple close RNCs but no GnP to open opp up, same crazy pace to start R2 but couldn't establish ground control and got reversed multiple times, tried to roll for leglocks and subs from guard but couldn't catch opp and gassed out, took GnP, back taken late then much earlier R3 after failed TDAs, minimal on feet, survived lots of RNCs R3 but couldn't escape B-T, DEC L, 1-1 UFC 7TH Immediate wild exchange w/ T.5, took 1 glancing shot but tighter hooks landed hard, quick KD w/ left hook, jumped in w/ hard GnP esp to side of head when opp went face-down, 1-min GnP KO but easy matchup
    

98. 98

    

    Frans Mlambo

    "The Black Mamba"  |  15-6-0

    20++<- - -15<-10 Early 30s, great ammy w/ IMMAF 2015 worlds W, 5-4 pro start then good run incl Bellator 3-1, DEC L in Brave title shot, upset Magard w/ 1-min gilly for FEN title. Combate tourney W w/ 3 DEC in 1 night, 2 solid JMs and top prospect Cordero 2ND 1.5+ years off, PFL-E vs s-n v-promising regional, frequent stance switches, couple hard leg kicks and check early, hard right hooks to head and body esp as lead hand, TDed twice R1, always attacked front chokes and got deep for sweep incl R1 but controlled most of rnd after 2nd TD, shifts legs+hips well to mostly prevent passes or start scrambles, better TDD R2+3, used fence or immediate get-ups off chokes, nearly got mounted gilly few times, KDs w/ left R2 and straight right from well-aimed 1-2 R3, couldn't finish bec of auto-wrestling, TDed R3 but exploded for reversal while getting mounted and finished fight landing GNP, couple lazy spin kicks, hesitant early R3 and allowed opp too much time to set up but managed range v-well and avoided lots of strikes esp R1, majority DEC W, 6W streak 3RD Split DEC W vs s-n tough T1 finisher, 2-0 PFL-E
    

99. 99

    

    Caolán Loughran

    "The Don"  |  9-1-0

    20<-30<-25<-4 Late 20s, muscular, KB base but prefers good wrestling, strong ammy, started 5-0 pro vs cans and noobs, great forward pressure vs undef T4.5, keeps hands low but was landing good punches, relatively easy TDs and mat returns, chased RNC R1, got wrist and back control R2 and delivered constant shots for KO W, 6-0 2ND Exchanged early shots w/ T10 Shanks, good chin and combos, easy R1 TD on fence, great transition to back and almost got 2 RNCs, tons of control, another early TD R2 but nearly caught in gilly, pulled free and worked to back mount then unloaded w/ hooks for R2 KO, 7-0 incl 3-0 CW 3RD CW title shot vs undef T6 wrestler, took early jabs and missed leg kicks, landed clean front kick to chin to rock opp, established popping jab and power right hooks, quick scramble up when TDed, had opp hurt late R1, continued pressure R2 w/ clean boxing, smashed opp across cage w/ long combo of uppercuts + straights mixed w/ jabs for KD then swarmed w/ left hooks at fence base for TKO, 8-0 4TH V-s-n opp switch to T65 sniper Lapilus for UFC debut, struggled to get past lead hand and took tons of jabs esp R1+3, some right hooks in space and few on fence but slower and less accurate, good forward pressure to keep opp hemmed near fence, 2-leg TDAs every rnd w/ some control and big shots on break-aways, best chain wrestling R2 for TD and control, few good GnP but couldn't keep strong positions, lots of struggle at fence base, sloppier R3 but kept pushing and landed some solid shots but couldn't match volume, took some hard leg kicks, 28-29 DEC for 1st L
    

100. 100

     

     Cristian Quiñonez

     "Problema"  |  18-5-0

     20<-30<-40<-15<- -9 Late 20s, long limbs, lots of regional KOs, 1-1 Brave and 1-1 Combate, UWC champ+D vs strong vet and great prospect. DWCS 2021 vs noob-crusher, super quick strikes at range but not much power unless he really wound up, DEC W 2ND Good movement and range management in UFC debut, picked away at T35 Taha w/ good jabs and kicks, R1 KD w/ lead right hook as opp came forward, big ground strike and couple more follow-ups for R1 finish, 5W streak 3RD Upright stance w/ good jabs vs T55 Kang but took leg kicks and straight counters, landed hard overhand right into right uppercut but rushed in too much and KDed by left hooks, forced to back by choke threat, mounted then turned to knees and RNCed trying to escape, R1 SUB L, 1-1 UFC 4TH TDed early R1 by T50 Barcelos but good whizzers and improved scrambles to get up then reverse on fence, loose outside movement w/ accurate jabs, got top late R1 and landed good GnP, more sniping R2 and prevent most grappling but careless w/ chin, rocked by rights and when but recovered well and hurt opp w/ straight right, pushed pace late, tried to maintain range R3 but TDed and rushed get-up, gave back while kneeling and opp caught deep RNC, SUB L
     

101. 101

     

     Josiel Silva

     "Açougueiro"  |  19-7-0

     20-<- -25<- - -15<-10<-20 Early 30s, short, 9-0 on BRZ regionals, 6-5 ACA/B after choking out 2 prospects in a row, GK. Power in hands, got smothered when attempted to finish on ground. Great TDD, locked in triangle immediately 1st time on back R2 2ND Dominated promising noob, combos to body to get under high guard then worked up to head, strong grappling and threatened from back, Dr. stoppage after R2 for cut from head clash but was probably up 20-17 3RD Fast and shockingly powerful punches vs previously-beaten T15 Shamatava, 2 KDs R1 and body-shot KD R2, landed hard and rapid follow ups each time then settled into solid top guard and kept working, mixed in fast kicks to body and esp to legs, was dropping opp w/ each leg kick R3, perfectly timed overhand left for late KO, 4W streak and 8-5 ACA/B 4TH 125->135, couple tight combos vs T15 wrestler Meshev, clean 45-sec KO w/ left hook after missing straight right, 5W streak 5TH V-close vs T35 Karginov, neither landed much R1+2 but had heaviest shots w/ some clean body kicks, snuck a few to calf and some punches in transitions, faded away from opp's kicks and way too fast for punches, got clinched but escaped repeatedly until controlled on bottom guard last couple mins R3, TDed again R4 and took short GnP, good leglock sweep and exchanged sharp hammers from deeply entangled 50-50 position, own TD late R4 but swept by kimura, earlier TD R5 after breaking opp's fence control, dominated rest of rnd and passed late for harder shots, 25-min split DEC L but I scored 48-47 w/ R1+2+5 6TH Forward pressure R1 vs T55 Kerimov but took some kicks and couldn't land many punches, good TDD on repeated TDAs but couldn't punish opp, controlled on fence and ground much of R3, on retreat more and took some solid shots but survived well, big burst to start R3 and strong initial scrambles but eventually TDed, avoided dmg and great sweep into top half for final half-rnd, heavy hips and non-stop punches to ribs and head but no posture bec opp had partial ezekiel set-up, clear rnd win but 28-29 DEC L, 9-7 ACA
     

102. 102

     

     Ricky Turcios

     "Pretty Ricky"  |  12-3-0

     20<-15<-20<-1 Late 20s, 8-0 regionals incl Fury title then 1st L by DEC in 2017 DWCS, 2-0 TUF 2021 then competitive split DEC W vs Hiestand to win TUF 2ND Constant forward pressure and movement, big feints/noises vs T30 Zahabi, lots of kicks but mostly missing, picked off by counters for DEC L, 1-1 UFC 3RD TDed repeatedly by T15 Natividad all 3 rnds but never let back get flat, tons of scrambles, uses long limbs to elevate opp, great wrestling switches, grabs leglocks to start movement, good hammers off back and elbows w/ back to fence, solid volume w/ hands on feet but took hard kicks to body, wobbled by hard hook R2 and big flying knees R3 but continued forward pressure and landed own big shots, good TDA timing esp R2, all action split DEC W for 2-1 UFC
     

103. 103

     

     Alimardan Abdykaarov

     20-8-1

     20<-10<-8.5<-4<-6.5<-2<-.5 Late 20s, muscular, incon but 3W streak all KOs vs good prospects for OFC title, dangerous and explosive striker 2ND Threw bombs in UAE debut and landed some hard shots on T55 Magomedov R1, KDed R2 and finished after losing mouthpiece/pausing, pounded then choked 3RD ACA debut vs T8 BRZ GK, unafraid of counters while pressuring forward w/ big shots, took kicks at range but fought through to land clean, explosive escapes of TDAs late R2+3, more impactful shots for great DEC W 4TH Forward pressure vs T3 BRZ GK, probing jab and can add snap for lead hook, hard right hooks esp to body, throws tight combos, Ded most R1/2 TDAs and immediate explosion into top guard late R1 only time TDed, let opp up, TDed R3 and back taken, good wrist control to stops RNCs, let up by ref, continued output and landed much more dmg for DEC W, 2-0 ACA 5TH Beautiful boxing vs declining T8.5 ex-champ, piston jab, fast and hard right hooks incl 3 KDs in 1st min, constant pressure but less mobile R3 bec heavy calf kicks and traded haymakers, dominant R1 and never reckless pursuing opp, lots more clean shots R2 incl 4th KD to end rnd, more of a brawl R3 but still more tech and accurate, DEC W for 3W streak all ACA vs good BRZ vets
     

104. 104

     

     Yuya Wakamatsu

     "Little Piranha"  |  17-6-0

     20<-5<-3<-15<- -30<-20 Late 20s, striking background, fast hands w/ powerful right but preferred to spam TDs and side control, nice grounded knees and elbows, great cardio for DEC W vs good prospect, 5-2 ONE 2ND Couldn't find range of T80 Moraes, switched to TDs again R2+3 but caught in gilly and subbed to break 5W streak 3RD Bouncy movement and quick reactions, was landing good volume of precise strikes on T.5 but ate couple big hooks, tripped, took big shots, tried to run across cage twice but caught, mounted, KOed, 5-4 ONE 4TH Immediate power exchange vs T3 KO-artist, kick caught and TDed but built up well w/ arm posts, near-TD stopped by whizzer, controlled on ropes but good timing for body-lock throw TD while opp was throwing knee, impact to back of head stunned opp, 20+ short right elbows from side, great flexibility for flush grounded knees to re-stun opp, easy mount w/ some straight shots then TKO w/ right hooks when opp rolled, great rebound 5TH Upset DEC W vs T20 Kingad, 7-4 ONE
     

105. 105

     

     Yryskeldi Duysheev

     "The Motor"  |  10-0-0

     20<- -10<-5<-4 Early 20s, quick, 6-0 in 2 years w/ 4SUBs+ 2 GnP KOs all R1/2 vs noobs, 1 promising, then muscular undef T.5 for MMAS debut. Blended quick leg kicks and tech boxing combos, avoided haymakers, fast TD and carried opp across cage, easy back take then shift to twister when couldn't get 2nd leg hooks, controlled all parts of opp and cranked for SUB L, also has N/S choke so creative BJJ 2ND 1 month later, R2 RNC sub of promising undef grappler 3RD 3 weeks later, ONE debut vs promising regional, early kick catch TD, great body lock control through scrambles incl rolls, took top half at end of scramble then mount, hard GnP forced opp to give back, B-T control w/ short punches trying to set up RNC, big grounded knees esp w/ opp stuck in corner to end rnd, explosive 2-leg TD2 early R2+3, straight to side w/ short GnP R2, threatened N/S choke, opp reguarded, grindy control, took upkicks on pass but straight to mount, big punches but lost position bec hit back of head, lots of leg kicks back on feet, frequent feints w/ hands, mostly avoided big bombs but took couple shots, couple mins top guard R3, eventual pass to side and quick mount, unloaded w/ huge GnP from good posture for TKO W, 8-0 4TH R1 armbar SUB vs debuter, free W back on regionals, 9-0 5TH R1 RNC SUB vs undef T6, more dominant grappling, 10-0 + 2-0 ONE
     

106. 106

     

     David Martinez

     "Black Spartan"  |  10-1-0

     20<-8.5<- -7 Mid 20s, dangerous striker w/ head-kick KO of ex UFC, 5/6 W by KO, almost all for Combate incl tourney W, only L by split DEC 2ND R1 KO of decent noob for 4W streak 3RD R4 KO of promising regional for Combate title and 5W streak 4TH Title-D vs T3.5 vet, better everywhere esp striking, lots of dmg into highlight R4 head-kick KO, 6W streak + 8-2 Combate
     

107. 107

     

     Matheus Mattos

     "Adamas"  |  14-2-1

     20<-10<-7.5 Early 30s, 8-0-1 regionals then 1-1 TUF, 4-0 JF 3KOs/1SUB vs good prospects, 1 undef, 2-1 ACB w/ L for title vs Yan. Wrestled for DEC L by Magomedov in Bellator debut but rebounded w/ powerful R2 KO of good regional grappler for 1-1 Bellator 2ND 2+ years off, R2 RNC SUB vs T8
     

108. 108

     

     Dan Argueta

     "The Determined"  |  9-2-0, 2 NC

     20<-25<~10<- - -8.5<-3.5<-3<-4 Early 30s, 6-0 w/ 4 SUBs vs decent noobs, solid wrestler but got dominated in TUF by eventual winner 2ND Aggro wrestling to dominate undef T4 BRZ youngster in LFA main event, repeated TDs, position advancing, and brutal GnP for eventual R3 KO, dominant W 3RD 25-min war vs T2 vet for LFA title, hands low and relies on good chin to eat shots, no answer when put on back R1 but good cardio to keep pushing and control on cage and ground later rnds, hard elbows in clinch and from breaks, wild striking, split DEC W, 8-0 4TH 135->145 for s-n UFC debut vs T65 Jackson, TDed early R1+2 and controlled from back, solid striking from bad position and great RNC D, good explosion for scrambles. Landed heavy shots esp elbows R3 but went for wrestling and got reversed then controlled, DEC L for 1st setback but looked tough vs bigger proven vet 5TH Wrestling pressure every rnd vs s-n undef T2.5, drives clinch to cage and big TDs, got reversed couple times but continued scrambles and ended on top, speed adv and avoided telegraphed shots, no jab but decent lead right hooks, v-few combos or kicks, took back and hunted RNCs w/ mix of small shots, heavy base, good job shifting hips to stay on top, DEC W, 1-1 UFC 6TH 145->135 vs T35 Lawrence, immediate 2-leg TD at fence, adjusted well to opp's scrambles, got strong top half, threatened front headlock chokes incl multiple mounted gillys but didn't have it quite tight enough, stupid ref stoppage for phantom tap, NC 7TH Typical high pace vs T50 Johns, lots of chain wrestling and TDs, back take R1 but couldn't secure position, couple bad gilly pulls gave up position but scrambled well, landed solid hooks and avoided some of opp's wild swings but rocked by others every rnd, also ate a hard knee, less volume on feet but zombie pressure esp R3, walked onto jabs and hooks but great chin, forced tired TDAs and sprawled over top, almost took control but couldn't hold, pushed to fence late R3 and again tried gilly but never close, 27-30 DEC L, 1-2 UFC
     

109. 109

     

     Marcus McGhee

     "The Maniac"  |  9-1-0

     20+<-5 Early 30s, lefty, muscular esp upper body, meh ammy, started 4-0 all KOs then RNCed R1 of LFA debut vs good prospect, rebound w/ 2 KOs of meh regionals, v-s-n UFC debut @140 vs T15 Newson, high pace and constant pressure, efficient and powerful boxing, crushed space to take away opp's kicks, improved get-ups and threw off underhooks to negate grappling, R2 KD w/ straight left after stuffing TDA, took back as opp got up then easy RNC SUB, 3W streak 2ND 140->135, patient range-finding vs s-n mobile T3 grappler, faster hands incl hard 1-2, perfect timing on short right hook to chin for faceplant KO, no GnP follow-up, 4W streak + 2-0 UFC 3RD Walked through ranged strikes from T1 MT to land power hooks, mostly left but effective lead hand, hurt opp often, used stun to set up fast 2-leg R1, accurate + powerful straight GnP from above guard but didn’t settle weight enough to keep control, maintained high pace and didn’t allow space for more tech striking, multiple KDs R2, lack of killer instinct on walk-off but landed clean hooks and partial spin kick to force standing TKO, 3-0 UFC but weak comp
     

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     Brady Hiestand

     "Bam Bam"  |  7-2-0

     20<-15<-8 Early 20s, athletic, crushed cans on regionals and L to future UFC, beat 2 good vets in TUF then close split DEC L to Turcios in UFC debut 2ND Layoff for knee injury, dropped immediately by short hook vs T10 Garcia but auto-wrestling for several mins of control + recovery, used grappling throughout fight, lots of N/S R2 and long time on back w/ several near RNCs R3, few fast head kicks w/ lead leg, DEC W for 1-1 UFC 3RD Took big shots R1 and KDed to start R2 vs T30 Danaa, some counters but less power, persistent wrestling, stuffed early but more control each rnd, wore opp down, control at fence base landing constant short shots, opp didn't move enough so TKO L, weird stoppage v-late R3
     

111. 111

     

     Jose Johnson

     "Lobo Solitario"  |  16-8-0

     20<-10<-30<- -15 Late 20s, v-tall, tons of finishes incl strong US regionals and local title, DEC L in DWCS 2020 then KOed in 30-sec on DWLFAF, came back w/ great R2 triangle SUB of undef T15 wrestler Miller 2ND 135->145 for 12-sec KO of promising noob 3RD 145->135 for DWCS 2022 vs T35 undef super-prospect Cartwright, TDed repeatedly but used length to start scrambles, threatened armbars+triangles off back and good elbows from bottom guard, mount 3+ times and heavy elbows, got controlled some but more dmg for DEC W, 3W streak 4TH Year off w/ injuries, s-n UFC debut vs T10 Blackshear, tagged by early aggressive strikes then TDed, took few shots while building up but used fence well, mistake to start striking before fully escaping so mat returned, back taken, leg trapped, threw elbow that allowed opp to isolate arm for twister, R1 SUB L 5TH Dangerous long-range striking esp kicks vs T15 Anheliger, high output all fight but closed space too much, negated reach adv and allowed opp to grapple, much-improved immediate scrambles or sweeps esp using long legs, stuck some taking shots R2 on fence and ground, good leverage on GnP w/o overthrowing, took back few times and flowed well btwn positions but hips not heavy, allowed space for movement, took some counters but not bothered by opp's power, went for own grappling sometimes, few nice knees in clinches, got back late R3 after position exchanges, got under chin for last-sec SUB W, aggressive and good cardio but raw esp D
     

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     Yuki Motoya

     34-12-0, 1 NC

     20+<-25<- - - - - -10<- - 7.5 Mid 30s w/ tons of exp, insane variety of chokes/SUBs but can't string together streak bec top talents beat him. Most recent: DEC W vs T2 vet, RIZIN high-lvl GK 2ND Body-lock TDs every rnd vs T3.5 vet, smothering control and short GnP from top for DEC W 3RD DEC W vs good noob w/ Olympic wrestling, big adv on feet w/ boxing, low kicks, hard knees timed to many TDs hurt opp multiple times esp R2, got controlled on ground/ring but took little dmg, couldn't match wrestling but used BJJ sweeps and SUB threats esp armbars to take top control, much more dmging GnP, DEC W for 3W streak 4TH Stuffed early TDs from strong regional wrestler, solid boxing w/ big reach adv, got top position R1+2 and good control+GnP, mixed in knees well standing and on ground, front kicks to dissuade TDs, looked tired R3 and got TDed and took some big shots but survived, rocked opp late, DEC W for 4W streak 5TH Quick mix of strikes vs smaller T75 ex-UFC Bontorin, controlled in corner but landed good knees to body, hurt opp w/ couple R2 body kicks and timed great knee for KO when opp TDAed, 10-5 Rizin w/ 5W streak 6TH Outstruck early by T55 Asakura, started to control on ropes but few short knees and rare other strikes, tried TDs but struggled to get opp to ground R2 and couldn't dmg bec so focused on stopping scrambles, gassed bec repeated intense TDAs, KOed by huge knees to liver R3 7TH R2 KO vs v-exp JM
     

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     Francesco Nuzzi

     "Berserker"  |  10-1-0, 1 NC

     20<-7<-4.5 Late 20s, aggressive + athletic lefty, 1-2 ammy and 1-1 pro start then 8W streak w/ 3SUBs+3KOs all R1 incl KOs of undef noob and promising regional, split DEC W vs Sopai in Brave debut. 1.5 years off w/ 2 SUB Ws in grappling, NC when eye poked in PFL-S 2ND PFL-E vs promising regional grinder, fast sprawls on early 2-legs, TDed to fence base by 1-leg but great balance + flexibility to always keep 1 leg pushing on ground or opp, few hard body+leg kicks then set up clean head kick w/ small punch and stutter-step, big KO, 9W streak vs great comp
     

114. 114

     

     Louis Smolka

     "Da Last Samurai"  |  17-9-0

     20<-35<-60 Early 30s, decent 5-5 UFC run @125, came back @135 and has become GK. Ripped body w/ knees and threw good left hooks but caught w/ massive right on clinch break and flatlined by Morales 2ND Beaten up R1 but great toughness to eat body and head shots, 2nd wind R2 and landed good shots and had ground control, threatened subs and GnP but couldn't finish, leg destroyed R3 then KOed on ground, 3-4 UFC in 2nd stint
     

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     Zviad Lazishvili

     13-1-0

     20<-25 Early 30s, 11-0 regionals mostly subs but crushing debuters, 2-0 LFA vs good vet then R1 RNC of undef prospect for title. Gave up on wrestling after early TDs stuffed by Martinez in UFC debut, decent striking tech but lacks range and speed, DEC L
     

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     Batgerel Danaa

     "Storm"  |  12-5-0

     15<-30<-40<-50<-45<-40 Mid 30s, huge power in both hands, overhand right w/o too much windup and lead left hook, 3 straight R1 KOs of some of UFCs weakest after debut L 2ND Headhunting and winding up too much on hooks vs T60 Gutierrez, big impacts when he connected and great TD into GnP to close R1 but caught by spinning backfist and pounded out R2, 3-2 UFC 3RD Less predictable/reckless but still struggled w/ distance and movement of T50 Kang, ate lots of leg kicks and jab while trying hooks, started answering w/ own quick shots but not as efficient. Good job turning up pressure/power at end of rnds but only landed well to end R1, 29-28 DEC L for 3-3 UFC 4TH Big striking adv vs T15 Hiestand, landed power combos and stunned opp R1, KD to open R2 + more big shots, great TDD early and some reversals but slowed each rnd, got stuck at fence base late R3 taking short but flush strikes, stopped moving when ref called for it, weird TKO L, 3L skid
     

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     Dzhamaludin Aliev

     "Crusher"  |  9-0-0

     15<-10<-8<-1.5 Early 20s Dagi, great ammy, 7-0 pro all KOs w/ 6 R1 and 1 R2, can use any part of body from kicks to elbows, mixes targets well, taken out 2 straight quality vets, SBC champ 2ND 145->135 for OFC title shot vs T3.5 body-shot boxer, volume/variety of kicks esp R1+4, lots of TDAs, able to take back R1 and almost R2 but got reversed, struggled to keep control from back, opp got R3 TD and more control, ugly R5 TDAs easily stopped and was on way to L but last-min TD into GnP from mount/back-mount enough to steal rnd, 25-min split DEC W 3RD Title-D vs T1.5 GK, won in most areas but not dominant, started to slow down but caught opp w/ big shots for R3 KO W, 9-0
     

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     Marcos Breno

     15-3-0

     15<-25<-15 Mid 20s, tons of finishes vs decent BRZ comp, 1 L early in career and 1 DEC L to Lapilus in Ares cameo, rebound w/ KO of undef prospect then 1-min uppercut KO of Farias in LFA debut 2ND Started aggressive and controlled space vs T20 Hill, good jab and brutal lead left hook to head and body, fast hands, varied attack and will leg kick too, easily stuffed TDs from good grappler and perfectly timed surprise TD, controlled last mins of R2, great tech to work opp flat and shift to side while at fence base, solid GnP, fought D R3 and showed good movement though did eat couple shots, smartly pulled smothering guard w/ 1-min left, big DEC W in Bellator debut 3RD Great early TDD vs T55 Sabatello, landed big hooks on breaks, fast hands, quick on feet but eventually TDed, prevented serious danger R1 and landed few big shots R2 but TDed again, threatened by subs in scrambles and slightly behind opp, eventually back mounted, flattened, RNCed, 1-1 Bellator
     

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     Zuriko Jojua

     "Zura"  |  9-2-0

     15<-2.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s grappler, 10W streak after only L (incl 4-0 ammy), 2 straight DEC over decent prospects 2ND Dominant wrestling control of T.5 grappler in KSW debut, threatened chokes for 2 rnds then spun out for nasty armbar R3 3RD Quick clinches every rnd vs T10 Rakic, cage control then TD and top guard R1, quick TD R2 and control on fence base w/ lots of short knees, got pushed to fence R3 but good TDD and eventually escaped then got TD and landed short GnP from top, grindy DEC L, 2-0 KSW, 12W streak
     

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     Kasum Kasumov

     15-1-0

     15<-10<-8 Late 20s Caucus, 7-0 ammy incl 2018 WMMA title vs good comp, tons of chokes vs decent RUS regionals in 10-0 start and 2-0 for Brave vs solid opps, only L by DEC for ACA vs Henrique 2ND Exchanged strikes w/ promising regional in EFC debut, landed good shots R1 but was behind R2, got TD R1 and dominated, got controlled and back taken R2 but escaped then locked D'Arce in transition, beautiful adjustments for SUB, 4W streak 3RD Year off, Bellator debut vs T10 vet Hill, lots of clinches esp in space, traded knees to body and uppercuts, took few elbows, solid jabs esp early R3 but rarely threw right hand, maybe hurt? TDs R1, late R2, lots of 1-leg TDAs into fence control R3 but never big strikes, got to half/side to avoid gillys late R2+3, v-grindy split DEC W, 5W streak
     

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     Victor Hugo

     "Striker"  |  25-4-0

     15<-4.5<-4<-3.5<-2.5 Early 30s, jacked, lots of BRZ exp, 6-3 start then only other L for injury btwn rnds vs undef prospect, crushed lots of noobs but some prospects and promising noobs on 9W streak, 2ND 2+ years off, 40-sec KO of solid regional GK 3RD 145->170 vs quality regional vet, R2 TKO W for leg injury, 11W streak 4TH 170->145 for 20-sec heel hook SUB vs good regional grappler, 12W streak 5TH 145->135 for DWCS 2023 vs T3.5, pushed to fence early but good leverage for gradual reversal, fast 1-leg, beautiful heel-hook to calf-slicer transition, fast kicks esp to calf, great leg placement to land on top on opp's R2 body-lock TD, immediately extended leg then rolled for perfect kneebar SUB, 13W streak, 9SUBs+8KOs in 24Ws
     

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     Hiromasa Ougikubo

     26-8-2

     15<-25<-30<-60<-50<- - -40 Mid 30s DEC grinder, short w/ karate base, can't quite match JAP elite, 3-1 TUF, only 3Ls in last decade to Horiguchi 2x and Asakura, DEC W vs T35 sub specialist 2ND DEC W vs T75 Asakura in same night to win Rizin GP 3RD Draw vs retiring T10 in custom rules 4TH Traded heavy shots R1 vs T.5, good leg kicks, fast hands and accurate combos, tried TDs but usually just knees from fence control, got KDed R2 and took dmg but survived, got outworked in later rnds, got TDed frequently and controlled esp R3, DEC L 5TH 135->125 for 2nd rematch vs T60 Horiguchi, early TDAs stuffed and controlled on ring, 1 short reversal, hurt by big leg kick then KDed by straight right, nearly finished by big GnP but rnd ended, got outgrappled and dmged on ground R2, subs never close, late reversal but just small GnP, rushed in R3 and KDed again, rest of rnd on back bec pulled gilly on get up, DEC L, 5-4 Rizin 6TH 125->135 for s-n title shot vs T60 Archuleta, tried to counter-strike from outside but TDed R1 and spent most of rnd on back taking small shots, some good side-steps in clinches esp R2 to partially take back but never got opp down and spent most of rnd on ropes, slightly outstruck at range R3 then TDA stuffed, spent too long holding 1-leg w/o leverage, repeatedly mat returned and never fought hands enough to break body lock, took little dmg but smothered for DEC L, 3L skid
     

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     Marcirley Alves

     "Durin"  |  12-3-0

     15<-4<-1 Mid 20s, mostly lefty but can switch, short and most of career @125, lots of regional KOs incl decent opps and DEC W vs prospect for JF but RNCed in Future and LFA cameos. Powerful hooks w/ both hands vs taller T2.5 vet, massive right elbow to jaw from fence control then couple heavy GnP for 70-sec KO, 4-0 JF 2ND JF title shot vs bigger T2, fast hands, aggressive from start and backing up striker opp, lots of combos and builds everything off jab, R1 KD w/ right hook after multi-jabs, caught in guard but good posture for hard GnP, power 2-leg TD late in rnd and again R2, took wild hooks mostly on guard or rolling, dmg w/ elbows on fence, R2 KD w/ clean left hook and couple big hammers for KO 3RD Bellator debut vs T10 Hodge, wild exchanges from start w/ wide but accurate overhand lefts, v-high volume, walked through leg kicks and landed w/ varied combos, hurt opp few times then followed w/ sweeping right hook for KD, clean hammers for R1 KO W, 3W streak vs great comp
     

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     Nikita Mikhailov

     10-3-0

     15<-20<-10<-20<-15<-10 Mid 20s, got surprised by aggressive vet R1 of Bellator debut after dominating RUS but came back w/ great movement and good strike selection, DECW , has W vs int-lvl prospect and lower lvl 2ND Repeated TDs of T.5 vet, stunned opp v-early but grinding for 2 rnds, landed another big shot R3 and finished w/ heavy GnP 3RD S-n vs T50 Barzola, showed creative striking and few good reversals but mostly smothered w/ wrestling for DEC L, 2-1 Bellator 4TH Struggled to find range of T20 Caldwell, great foot sweep R1 but went too far and ended on bottom, TDed R2 when kicks caught, gave back both times, good handfighting for RNC D, explodes to spin free but stuck on bottom R2, much more volume off back esp elbows w/ good space made by legs, pressure R3 and couple TDs but brief control, more volume for DEC W 5TH Walked into clinches early R1+2 vs T30 Higo, took top off failed throw R1, good mat returns, strong whizzers, short knees and fence and scattered punches on ground, took back standing along fence, had deep RNC but couldn't finish, rest of rnd controlling and grinding face + short GnP, lots of clinch switches on fence R2 w/ little action, taken off feet by leg kick after ref break-up, scrambled to top guard but straight into tight gilly for SUB L, 3-2 Bellator
     

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     Pavel Vitruk

     19-6-1

     15+<- -10<-8<- - -10<-15 Early 30s, strong striker, started 9-0 mostly DEC incl undef prospect, quality M-1 run incl title but L on 1st D to future UFC, 1-0-1 RCC vs great BRZ w/ highlight flying knee KO, controlled by elite wrestler to go 2-2 ACA all DEC vs good comp 2ND Rematch w/ previously beaten T15 Silva, KDed by big hook R1 but good hip movement/SUB threats to recover, got aggressive/powerful w/ own strikes, landed heavy R2 but less precise other rnds, couple good TDs but not enough GnP to change scores, split L for 2-3 ACA 3RD Forward pressure vs T4 wrestler, solid combos and mixed in lots of quick leg kicks esp R2, avoided counters, strong TDD and reversals to take top position, quick shifts to mount R2+3, couldn't hold control R2 but great sub threats in transition then back to feet, got back late R3, almost finished RNCs and landed heavy hooks, DEC W for 3-3 ACA, strong GK 4TH Striking battle vs good regional, more volume and better timing on kicks and long punches, attacked all targets, quick reactions to dodge, increased pressure every rnd, took some avoidable dmg R3 but dealt way more, got late TD to show grappling lead, DEC W 5TH Avoided unconventional strikes R1 vs s-n T1.5 BRZ GK, traded early calf kicks but built volume over time, some to body, tight boxing guard w/ consistent jabs and straights to pick opp apart at range, good movement, kept opp pinned near fence, worked out of clinches R2 and landed knees on exit, most pressure R3 vs tired opp, added sharp hooks into combos, good sprawls on TDAs, 30-27 DEC W, 5-3 ACA w/ 3W streak 6TH DEC W vs T4.5 wrestler, 4W streak
     

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     Lucas Rocha

     "Fenômeno"  |  17-1-0

     15<-10<-9.5<-6.5 Early 20s, mostly @115 bec v-short, strong legs, 12/14 Ws by finish, mostly noobs but some good regionals, only L by KO to strong opp. Striking battle vs T15 vet, repeated slips gave away position but scrambled back to feet, landed punch flurry into high kick into flying knee for upset R1 KO 2ND Got KDed end R1 but good BJJ threats to survive, big left hook into heavy mounted GnP for R2 KO of undef T1.5 sub specialist and local title-D, 3W streak 3RD LFA debut vs rising T.5, TDed early R1, back taken, broke B-T well few times and great hand-fighting D but never fully escaped, more aggressive on feet R2+3, few hard jabs, digging hooks to body reduced opp's stamina, fast right kicks to body+head but didn't land clean, strong hips to reverse couple R2 TDAs and mostly stuff R3, 1 weird heel-hook drop but scrambled up well, back taken and controlled late R3 but avoided dmg or close subs, landed more on feet for 29-28 DEC W, 5W streak 4TH DWCS 2023 vs streaking T8.5 finisher, 125->135 after bad weight miss week before, strong sprawls to stuff long-range 2-legs but stayed engaged, outworked in scrambles but kept getting up, slammed hard few times but never controlled, ate knees to body+legs on fence, stuffed TDA early R2 then perfectly-timed right knee as opp dropped head, highlight KO
     

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     Michinori Tanaka

     16-4-0

     15++<- -30 Early 30s, 9-0 regionals w/ title+D then 2-3 UFC all DEC, R3 SUB W vs undef Bontorin in JAP return, DEC W vs good opp in LFA debut 2ND Surprising TDAs R1 and R3 vs T10 BJJ expert Farias after landing some good shots on feet, got reversed and some good scrambles but step behind and back controlled for long stretches, good RNC D, nice reversal R3 and landed aggressive GnP but no finish so DEC L 3RD DEC W vs good regional, 2-0 Pancrase 4TH Free DEC W vs slumping JM
     

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     Shamil Shakhbulatov

     13-5-0

     15<-10<-15<-25 Early 30s, competitive vs everyone in long ACB/A career, good sub D and quality striking 2ND Landed some power shots esp R3, tried armbars, tons of ninja/other front-headlock chokes, gillys, and triangles, but mostly controlled on fence and ground by strong wrestler. Got late triangle SUB W vs T15 Zhirkov due to ? tap
     

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     Liam Gittins

     "Nightmare"  |  13-4-0

     15<-2 Mid 20s, 11-2 ammy w/ lots of titles, 5-0 pro start incl 3 promising/undef opps then 2-4 run vs tough comp, 6W streak since for 10-4 CW. DEC W vs regional, R1 KO vs undef prospect, R2 knee+elbows KO vs regional, R1 elbow KO vs JM, 25-min DEC W vs T1.5 prospect for title, R5 RNC vs T20 Hernández for title-D
     

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     Gurdarshan Mangat

     "St. Lion"  |  17-3-0

     15++ Late 30s, lots of RNC and KOs in regionals but L in Brave title shot, 2-1 ONE start then 1.5 years off w/ injury, returned to outstrike solid regional for DEC W 2ND Used wrestling to control T.5 striker for 2+ rnds, lots of back control, landed short shots and tried to open RNC but couldn't get arm under, got rocked R3 by heavy punches but held on for split DEC W, 4-1 ONE
     

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     Eduardo Dantas

     "Dudu"  |  23-8-0

     15<-20 Mid 30s w/ good exp, beat good BRZ noobs, 11-4 Bellator incl 2 title Ws+3Ds, finished some elite opps. Destroyed noob in return to BRZ after 2-year gap then impressive head-kick KO of T3.5 in FAC Looking for a Fight 2ND Year+ off, RCC debut vs T20 judoka Lavrentyev, more striking volume R1 w/ nice calf kicks, faster hands esp couple crisp jabs, exchanged cage control R2 but less active w/ strikes, got top half in scramble but just control, got swept and ate late shots after trying mount, got clinched early R3 and forced to ground to avoid kimura, couldn't make space to escape and took lots of short GnP for 28-29 DEC L
     

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     Pingyuan Liu

     15-6-0

     15 Early 30s, bad career start but big W streak w/ WLF title, 2-2 UFC w/ DEC Ws vs weaker opps then Ls to better, no fights since 2019
     

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     Sharapudin Magomedov

     6-1-0

     10<-4.5<- - - - - -4<-6.5 Late 20s Dagi, insane 20-1 ammy w/ multiple RUS and 1 IMMAF title, started 4-0 pro vs prospects but KOed R2 by Khavalov for 1st pro L in EFC title shot. Bounced back w/ 5 ammy Ws in memorial tourney 2ND DEC W vs undef promising noob 3RD Traded early strikes w/ streaking T5.5, quicker, sharper jab but wild w/ hooks, closes distance fast for variety of TDs incl 1-leg ankle pick and powerful low 2-legs, controlled most of R1 and almost all R2+3, great feel for opp's weight/angles/posture to maintain or improve positions, looks to strike w/ elbows, hammers, or punches, solid aim, works to top half or side and keeps weight low, great grip to always have contact w/ opp, maintained v-high pace and had opp covering up late, took mount and big GnP but ran out of time for finish, dominant DEC W
     

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     Pedro Falcão

     "Pedrinho"  |  16-4-0

     10<-9<-1 Early 30s, well-rounded, beat lots of exp BRZ regionals for 8-1 Shooto-B but 80-sec shoulder injury TKO L in title shot. Showed good wrestling D then tech BJJ once on top in DWCS 2021 vs old sub-specialist. Great stamina then dropped heavy GnP when he couldn't get sub, R3 KO 2ND Boxing draw; 2 years off, 135->140, R2 RNC vs ex-UFC high-lvl GK, 5W streak
     

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     Lazaro Dayron

     "El Cazador"  |  8-0-0

     10+<-1.5<-.5 Early 30s, muscular, 3-0 ammy and 5-0 pro, 4KO/4DEC total, beating noobs but couple decent, 3-0 Combate 2ND 145->135 for R3 KO of exciting regional striker, 6-0 3RD Competitive DEC W vs undef T6.5 finisher, 7-0 + 5-0 Combate 4TH R2 RNC vs good but rusty regional, 8-0
     

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     Jack Cartwright

     11-2-0

     10+<- -35 Late 20s, int-lvl wrestler, 4-0 ammy, 10-0 w/ 8 R1 finishes incl 5 diff SUBs, 5-0 for CW w/ 3 title-Ds but most recent least impressive, got controlled on ground vs prospect but W by DQ 2ND Tons of good TDs vs T15 Johnson on DWCS 2022, looked for variety of chokes and lots of top control but v-little GnP, got swept often though managed to retain control sometimes, struggled w/ opp's length on feet, good D vs opp's subs off back but DEC L 3RD Year+ off, Oktagon debut vs BRZ noob-crusher, R1 americana SUB
     

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     Tiago Pereira

     7-0-0

     10<-3.5<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, shredded, 4-0, team Noguiera, SUB of 3-0 then DEC over decent vet 2ND Dodged most of huge bombs from super-aggressive and strong regional, pushed to fence but great reversals into top positions, many back takes and threatened deep RNCs but fell off top couple times bec only 1 leg hook, good kimuras to sweep from bottom, R3 TDA got reversed and most of rnd controlled, split DEC W in close fight, 5-0 incl 3-0 JF 3RD Title shot vs ex-prospect, wore opp down for R4 GnP KO, 6-0 4TH 55-sec body kick into GnP KO vs undef T9 sub-specialist, 7-0, title-D
     

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     Louis Lee Scott

     "Lightning"  |  8-0-0

     10<-2.5<- -1.5 Mid 20s, MT base, lefty, great ammy incl 2 local titles vs great comp but just 3-2 IMMAF, 6-0 pro w/ 5 R1 KOs + R2 RNC vs bad cans and couple noobs, most recent PFL-E vs aggressive noob, rocked opp w/ hard counter left hooks then well-timed head kick for 20-sec KO 2ND R3 punch combo KO of regional, 7-0 3RD APFC debut vs s-n BRZ regional, DEC W, 8-0 4TH S-n Ares debut + title shot vs T8.5 grinder, 25-min DEC W in 1st ranked test, 9-0
     

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     Moris Boleyan

     8-0-0

     10<-9.5<- -9<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, 6-0 all R1/2 chokes incl good prospects for AMC title+D. Strong wrestler 2ND 1.5 years off, 125->145 for modified rules, DEC W vs quality regional 3RD 145->135, ONE debut vs elite BJJ-BB debuter, early pressure and couple spin strikes but back taken and TDed on 2nd, opp attacked armbar falling over the top then calf slicer but great D, some short GnP from top guard, good tech to stop another armbar into kneebar, quick back take in scramble, used leg hooks to stretch opp and work in arm for RNC SUB W, 8-0 4TH R1 gilly SUB vs promising noob-finisher, 2-0 ONE
     

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     Muin Gafurov

     "Tajik"  |  18-6-0

     10<-15<-25<-15<-7.5<-15<-10 Late 20s, tons of finishes of Tajik noobs, 3-3 ONE vs good comp, DEC W in ACB cameo, close split DEC L in huge DWCS 2021 upset to surging regional, aggressive early but wore out later rnds 2ND Barely missed weight, winging big overhand rights immediately in LFA debut vs T25 Sousa, got pushed to fence but hard elbows to side of head and great high-crotch control to force scrambles/prevent ground control, KD w/ overhand late R1 and took back, landed good ground strikes from short range. More great TDD R2, KD faceplant w/ another right and 3 perfect GnP right to chin for finish 3RD Good early kick catch, swings big overhand rights and hard kicks to push T8 opp back and set up 2-legs, top control most of R1 and all R2, lots of short strikes w/ all parts of body and some big shots late R2, too casual w/ hip positioning and almost caught in armbar, folded opp early R3 w/ nasty spin kick to liver, LFA champ 4TH S-n UFC debut vs T20 Castaneda, intense grappling pressure esp R1 but often wild, abandoned tech to rush in w/ head low, caught by some counters and lost point for R2 headbutt, solid kicks esp R1 but mostly winging overhands later rnds, lots of misses but power when landed, partially blocked headkick R1 but still KDed, good posture control from bottom to survive, landed best combos R2 but wore down R3, some fence control but reversed some and opp landed quicker strikes, 27-29 DEC L 5TH Took few quick kicks from T70 S-Nurmagomedov, closed space w/ big hooks then dove on legs at fence but directly into tight gilly, slept in 75-sec for SUB L
     

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     Jonas Mågård

     "Shark"  |  16-6-0

     10<-20<-8.5<-7.5<-7<-9 Early 30s, strong grappler, 5 J-neckties??!! but got caught in quick gilly vs Mlambo. Rebounded w/ two good Ws vs prospect and ranked GK for Oktagon title 2ND 1.5 years off, title-D vs interim champ T35 ex-UFC Lopez, used range adv to avoid almost all shots, picked away w/ leg kicks, probing jabs, couple lead hooks R1, KD early R2 w/ fast straight right then upped pressure when opp stood up, right hook from flurry for 2nd KD then stood over for 2 GnP to chin, KO W, 3W streak 3RD Competitive 25-min DEC L vs streaking T9, tough, good cardio, showed skills everywhere esp grappling but outmatched by better athlete, 3-1 Oktagon
     

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     Razhabali Shaydullaev

     9-0-0

     10<-8<- - - -1<-.5 Early 20s, athletic grappler, 6-0 w/ 4SUBs+2KOs vs noobs, KDed early in wild exchange w/ regional but recovered well, solid TDs, takes back quickly and heavy GnP while looking for RNC, good TDD to start R2 and locked up anaconda on gassed opp for R2 SUB 2ND Fast hands, should have had early TKO for jab that injured opp's eye but called a poke, slim but surprisingly powerful and elevated decent regional for TDs incl cross-cage slam R1 to be near corner, picks shots well w/ GnP and everything heavy, worked to mount R1+2, took back R1 and big shots while looking for RNC, good passes to various positions R2, tried great kimura from N/S, eventually big elbows from mount then instant transition to triangle when opp tried to scramble, R2 SUB for 7-0 + 3-0 ACAYE 3RD 135->145 for ammy DEC W vs debuter, 1-min kimura SUB of noob, then 1-min triangle SUB of regional for GAMMA Asia 2022 title 4TH 145->135 for Road tourney vs undef T1.5, R1 RNC SUB, 8-0 5TH 135->140 for UAE debut vs v-promising RUS wrestler, R2 RNC, 9-0 w/ 7 SUBs
     

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     Bekzat Almakhan

     "The Turan Warrior"  |  11-2-0

     10+-<-6<-2.5<-1.5<- - -1<-.5 Mid 20s, 12-0 start but 9 not counted bec custom rules, lots of R1 finishes, some vs noobs/chaff but also beat decent records in -STAN area, crushed can in RUS debut then DEC vs noob, only L by R2 choke to T3 2ND 145->135 for R1 KO of meh can-crusher 3RD Careful outside striking w/ good wrestling when engaged quality regional opp, big head-kick to stun opp R3 and get KO, 5W streak 4TH Bouncy movement forced solid BRZ regional towards cage, bursts of strikes into 2-leg TDs and top guard control, ref stood up R1+2, more posture R2 and heavy hooks, corner stoppage after R2, 6W streak 5TH UAE debut vs streaking T3.5 finisher, great distance management to avoid power shots, rocked opp w/ sharp hooks R1+2, great TD timing w/ bodylocks and 2-legs when opp pushed close, side control off 1st TD but swept quickly, held from top guard otherwise w/ short GnP, avoided power shots R1+2 w/ more outside volume, cut by big elbow early R3 then stunned by hook, needed TDs to buy time/slow aggression, heavy hips and head pressure to drain last few mins for 29-38 DEC W, 7W streak 6TH Perfectly timed head kick for R2 KO of smaller T.5, 5-0 Octagon, 8W streak 7TH Last-sec R3 punches KO vs good BRZ GK 8TH S-n UFC debut vs undef T85 U-Nurmagomedov, clipped opp w/ early overhand right to side of head, KD but TDed by 1-leg and controlled from side/half, mounted often esp R2, explosive hips to buck free but lacked some tech and re-TDed easily, never adapted to opp's preferred TD, ate lots of elbows and flurries of power punches but always moved or blocked enough to survive, never exposed neck to RNCs, good hand-fighting but punished by lots of dmg, clearly outclassed by R3 but never gave up, 26-30 DEC L
     

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     Payton Talbott

     8-0-0

     10<-6.5<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, tall and athletic, 5-0 ammy w/ 3KO/2SUB and 4-0 pro all R2/3 KOs. Big natural power in hands, KDs/stuns opps w/ normal punches, good kicks and knees, torque on GnP and couple big knees to body, keeps hands low and barely moves head so takes lots of unnecessary shots, controlled some on fence but good underhooks to work free, hurt decent regional repeatedly to body and head in R2 of A1 title-D but not urgent to finish, toying w/ opp, kept trying spin kick, 1 good A-T transition on ground, let opp up then KD w/ flying knee into GnP hooks for TKO 2ND Title-D vs v-promising grappler, walked straight in and took some left hooks and TDed most of R1, stayed active but gave back late and nearly RNCed, pushed higher pace R2+3, started to land jabs and hard straight rights, stuffed or got up faster from TDAs and nearly got armbar w/ quick transition, KD late R2 w/ lead hook, short GnP but crushed space, battered opp for min+ R3 w/ unanswered hard combos, standing TKO, 5-0 3RD DWCS 2023 vs promising regional, constantly walked forward in straight line w/o much head movement, punished by leg kicks and some hooks while finding distance early but established hard jab and landed it repeatedly, built varied combos incl lots of straight rights, lead left hooks w/ some scoops, right uppercuts in diff parts of combos, lead leg kicks to liver, few standing knees and head kicks incl spin, unpredictable, TDed R1 and grabbed/pushed to fence every rnd but explodes up quick, great balance and core strength to stay on feet, turned back repeatedly but digs in arms well then spins out of grips, never changed tempo or facial expression while taking over R2+3 w/ constant pressure and v-high output, 29-28 DEC W, 6-0 4TH UFC debut vs T1 grappler, TDed immediately by R1 2-leg, whole rnd on bottom, avoided major dmg, gave back couple times at fence base, good RNC D but controlled and took little shots, volume striking R2/3, nice 1-2s esp sharp straights, good body kicks, accurate w/ all weapons, faster sprawls to stuff 1-legs, didn't engage some guard pulls and when dragged into top unloaded w/ powerful hooks + elbows, good posture on GnP, opp reacted poorly to dmg so increased output late, more big shots R3 incl well-timed knee on TDA, fell into mount, started to unload then took back for immediate RNC, 1st SUB W, 7-0
     

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     Benardo Sopaj

     "The Lion King"  |  11-3-0

     10+-<-5.5<-4.5<-8.5 Early 20s, 6-0 start all finishes vs noobs, DEC over undef prospect in Brave debut but DEC Ls to 2 best opps 2ND Cautious of T.5 opp's counter striking early in FCR title shot, good fence control and lots of trip attempts but no success, got thrown down twice but immediately scrambled up, slow start again R2 but stunned opp w/ right hand then follow w/ combo into head kick, quick finish w/ GnP 3RD FCR title-D vs good regional, faceplant KO w/ 1st big right hand, got 1 diving GnP before 20-sec stoppage 4TH Local title shot vs s-n quality BRZ regional, R1 sub to punches TKO, 3W streak 5TH V-s-n UFC debut vs bigger T30 Lok Dog, mostly avoided early power shots but struggled to establish own striking, good TD late R1 and some control, beautiful reversal throw in clinch early R2, flowed on top riding opp's moves to land big GnP from strong positions esp back mount but never quite enough for finish, took back few times and flattened opp but couldn't keep opp down, thrown off when opp stood then ate huge standing GnP from back, nearly finished to end rnd, totally gassed R3, good reactions to dodge haymakers, fired back few accurate straights but calf battered and took some body kicks, stumbled around cage trying to survive but KOed cold by flying knee
     

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     Chad Anheliger

     "The Monster"  |  13-7-0

     10<-8<-15<-20<-15<-1 Late 30s, terrible 2-5 start to career but ran off 9W streak incl big upset DEC W vs T15 Gafurov in DWCS 2021, titles @125 and @135 in Canada 2ND Beat up some R1 but good toughness and fantastic cardio to hang on for R3 KO of T2 in UFC debut 3RD Powerful right hand but not as crisp or fast as T35 Alateng, stunned couple times R1 and again R2, better distance/movement R3 but not connecting enough, 27-30 DEC L, 1-1 UFC 4TH Year+ off w/ injuries, chaotic fast-pace vs taller T10 Johnson, good strat to close space for TDs every rnd but couldn't control esp R1, took kicks and sharper punches on outside but enough pressure and returns to keep balance and distact from TDAs, few nice clinch throws, best control + GnP R2 but swept too easily, able to start own scrambles when opp on top but took more overall GnP, faded some R3, gave back and got RNCed last-sec after escaping similar positions earlier in fight 5TH Power hook exchanges early vs T3.5 striker, added leg kicks, grabbed opp for fence control in close exchange but reversed, TDed, controlled but took little dmg, back to fence all R2 but solid elbows+hammers to side of head, good base to stay up and didn't take dmg, fresher than opp R3, varied combos mostly built around 1-2s, accurate w/ clean lands but no big power, mixed in more leg kicks, slowed opp's movement and avoided most wild returns w/ better footwork, 29-28 DEC W, 2-2 UFC
     

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     Charles Henrique

     "Blackout"  |  16-5-0

     10<-20<- - -35<-30<-25 Mid 30s, elite BJJ and high-lvl wrestling, great record in BRZ w/ regional title, 4-1 ACA vs strong prospects, mostly DEC, both career Ls split vs great opps 2ND Consistent quick low kicks occasionally mixed high to keep T2 opp at range, great body positioning and core strength to win scrambles or build back to feet, flexible back take in only opportunity, flattened opp and continuous hard rights for R2 KO, goes 5-1 ACA and 3W streak but opps have been weaker 3RD 125->135 vs T4.5 prospect, stunned early by hard counter punches but auto-TDA to recover w/ fence+top control, used big overhand right to set up variety of TDs, mostly guard/half but great R2 back take off opp's escape, lots of short GnP while hunting RNCs, got reversed twice R3 and less explosive but survived late GnP for DEC W, 4W streak and 6-1 ACA 4TH Couple R1 TDs but not as clean on feet vs T25 Bibulatov, lots of position exchanges, nice back takes but fell off top couple times, solid wrestling, threatened gilly R3 that forced opp to back, close split DEC L 5TH Striking disadv vs T6.5 wrestler, too many hooks, well-timed R1 TDA stuffed, reversed and TDed then smothered on fence base, great TD early R2, fast back take, flattened opp and landed huge hooks then got arm under chin during transition, v-close w/ repeated RNCs, good grip switches and diff angles but couldn't beat hand fighting, TDed immediately R3 and gave back at fence base, controlled rest of rnd bec couldn't break B-T, took small shots for 28-29 DEC L, 6-3 ACA
     

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     Aoriqileng

     "The Mongolian Murderer"  |  25-11-0, 1 NC

     10~<-8<- -10 Early 30s w/ lots of exp, some bad Ls but was on 6W streak vs China regionals, s-n war @125 vs Molina but DEC L then DEC L to Durden where he probably did more dmg. All-action, hyper aggressive and goes for kill even if he eats shots on the way 2ND 125->135 vs overrated T15 Else, early TD and progressed quickly on ground to take back, dropped tons of heavy GnP, late stoppage, 1-2 UFC 3RD Good range management, great counter strikes esp left hooks and straight rights w/ mix of right uppercuts, stunned opp R1+2 but couldn't get finish, TDed too easily by T6.5 Perrin but good job working back to feet, well-timed flying knees, tired R3 and controlled on fence then ate lots of punches but survived for DEC W, 2-2 UFC 4TH Good early leg kicks vs T30 Zahabi but 1 countered by missed overhand into big left hook, KOed for 1-min L 5TH Solid leg kicks vs T7.5 sub-specialist, powerful punches esp to start R2/3 but somewhat choppy and rarely long combos, controlled on fence some, TDed and back taken R1 but solid RNC-D, good TDD rest of fight, surprisingly engaged on ground bec took no dmg on feet, smothering from guard w/ short GnP, got careless w/ angles R2 and nearly armbarred then allowed calf-slicer set-up R3, punished opp w/ nice hammers to end rnd, 29-28 DEC W, 3-3 UFC 6TH Too stationary vs T40 Marcos, right guard deflected lots of shots but took knees up middle, leg kicks, some power hooks, landed punch returns but not as consistent and didn’t use other weapons/feints or go for grappling, stayed in close range but not as quick to throw, absorbed dmg well but clearly behind until R2 exchange of eye-pokes and nut-shots, couldn’t recover from 2nd kick to balls so NC
     

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     Brian Kelleher

     "Boom"  |  24-15-0

     10<-15<-35<- -40<-35<-40 Late 30s UFC vet, usually DEC, often fights @135 but went up vs s-n T25, struggled w/ reach disadv but landed big shots, dominated when he went for TDs and controlled whole R3 w/ chain wrestling, uses modified gilly for position 2ND Dominated in striking, wrestling, and choked out quick by T65 Nurmagomedov. Tough and always willing to take on anyone but not elite talent 3RD 145->135, slower than T45 Bautista, TDed early, good guard regain and get-up but TDed again and mounted then RNCed while trying to escape, 2 straight R1 SUB Ls, 8-7 UFC 4TH 1.5 years off w/ neck injury, slower than T60 Garbrandt, tried to stop movement w/ crushing leg kicks but outboxed, couldn't counter opp's flurries, good tight guard to absorb lots of punches but rocked by hook in close exchange then KOed by big right, 3L skid all R1 finishes
     

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     Kleydson Rodrigues

     "KR"  |  8-3-0

     10<-25<-20<-35<-1.5 Late 20s, KOed good noobs in BRZ incl JF title. Incredible kicks from every angle to legs, body, and head in DWCS 2021. Great TDD, super strong/explosive for 125, really fast. Relentless pressure, DEC W vs solid prospect 2ND Great counter-punching and kicking R1 vs T25 Vergara, throws everything hard and tired quickly, beaten up on ground R2, good TDs R3 and effective counter-punching but split DEC L, 0-1 UFC 3RD Slight weight miss, came out aggressive vs T.5 GK, tried crazy spins but most effective w/ hard hooks to chin and body, hit whatever target wasn't covered, turned up pressure even more after sensing opp was hurt, 1-min KO 4TH 125->135 after fight cancelled for big weight miss, came out w/ tornado of kicks vs undef T40 J. Basharat but TDed easily, took some shots from half then mount but exploded up to feet well, kick caught, good balance for while but eventually brought down by tree-top 1-leg, guard passed easier and seemed uncomfortable w/ heavy shoulder pressure, allowed move to side then re-set of A-T, subbed w/o much D when opp switched sides, 1-2 UFC
     

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     Herbeth Sousa

     "Índio"  |  16-2-0

     10+<-25 Late 20s, jacked, tons of R1 chokes w/ deadly gilly, went 10-0 @125 then DEC L to regional for JF title, rebounded w/ 2 R1 SUBS for Future incl title then DEC W vs strong RUS prospect for CFFC title. 2+ years off before LFA debut, good TD entries vs T7.5 but couldn't maintain control, ate some elbows to side of head, KDed by big right to end R1 then KOed by same punch R2 for 2nd L of career 2ND Year+ off, R1 A-T sub of exp JM
     

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     Keith Richardson

     "The Rockstar"  |  22-11-0

     10<- -1 Early 40s, grappler w/ good chokes, tons of elite opps on US regionals but usually Ls, beat solid prospects 2ND 145-> 135, R1 reverse triangle of JM 3RD R2 RNC of T35 Azure for 4W streak all by finish, seems to be late bloomer
     

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     Khurshed Kakhorov

     "Killer"  |  12-1-0

     9.5<- -2.5<-8.5<- -4 Early 30s, shredded, 8-0 mostly KOs incl couple prospects and good noobs, v-strong, good wrestling and cage control. Solid striking mix, esp kicks to calf/body, dominant Bellator debut vs dangerous striker 2ND Dominated by T30 Johns, controlled by better wrestling, ate lots of small shots and eventually finished R3 w/ GnP, 1-1 Bellator 3RD R2 GnP KO of s-n promising noob back on regionals 3RD PFL-E vs overrated T7 finisher, mixed strikes and targets early w/ variety of body kicks, hard calf kicks in diff areas of combos, consistent pressure, great head movement, flash KDed opp w/ straight R1 and multiple stuns w/ hooks R3, lots of same-side punch + kick combos, took some calf kicks R2 but adjusted w/ checks, landed rights from every angle incl uppercuts to start combos, slightly faster and used it to keep good range, didn't need to grapple, clear DEC W
     

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     Miljan Zdravkovic

     8-0-0

     9.5<-3<-1<-.5 Early 20s, 5-0 vs regionals, 1 promising in Brave cameo, and noobs, most recent undef. Stung by early rights, repeated R1 TDAs stuffed, KD late R1 w/ clean left hook and solid GnP, early R2 TD and quick back take, locked B-T and went for RNCs but opp eventually escaped, TDs late R2+3 into top half w/ good elbows, some decent jabs on feet, most R3 TDAs stuffed but avoided hard shots and outworked opp for 3rd DEC W 2ND R3 KO of regional, 6-0 3RD KSW debut, R1 punch KO vs more-exp streaking T1.5 4TH R2 punch KO vs athletic+undef T8, 8-0
     

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     Vinicius Pires

     8-1-0, 1 NC

     9+<-2.5<-2<-.5 Late 20s, BJJ-BB, just 4-1 but 3Ws vs 10+ fight good vets/prospects 2ND Survived multiple early back takes and many close RNCs in JF debut, showed great offensive BJJ in later rnds and threatened own chokes vs exp proven T3, good wrestling and transitions in constant scrambles, landed opportunistic GnP from odd angles, nothing crazy but constant enough to force opp to move, DEC W and 4W streak since only L to prospect. Great cardio 3RD Spartacus debut vs promising regional, early TDAs, controlled R1 at cage base, good job grabbing wrists to stop posting and shelfing legs but little dmg, more TDAs R2+3, threatened by couple gillys but mostly in control, took few shots R3 but DEC W, 5W streak 4TH LFA debut vs taller undef T3.5, fast hands to close distance, seamless transitions to wrestling for cage control, opp escaped some but eventual TD, tech back take using in/out leg hooks, locked B-T, gradually worked arm under chin w/ huge squeeze to sleep opp, SUB W, 6W streak 5TH DEC W vs good GK, 2-0 LFA + 7W streak
     

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     Adrian Luna Martinetti

     14-1-0

     9++<- - - -1<-.5 Late 20s, athletic, 3-0 ammy vs elite comp, strong GnP from top, 6W streak w/ 5 DEC vs cans + meh regionals since only L 2ND 7W streak w/ R2 gogoplata of can for UWC title 3RD Good leg kicks, nice movement, fast hands that set up big overhand right for R1 KO of bad vet, UWC title-D, 8W streak and highlight finishes but terrible comp 4TH 135->145 vs s-n can, early TD, pass to side, back take w/ B-T, took while to gets arms free then deep RNC for R1 SUB, 9W streak 5TH 145->135 for UWC title-D vs exp strong vet, tons of elusive lateral movement esp R1/2/5, nasty repeated leg kicks, hurt opp R3 and forced switch late R4, started battering other leg, mixed in boxing combos, in-out of range quick, good 1-leg TDs but mostly just control from top guard, couldn't get free to posture but snuck in some elbows, better GnP during brief passes, v-tech leglock escape late R5, outscored opp everywhere for 25-min DEC W, 10W streak 6TH Hard leg kick and hook to open vs solid s-n can-crusher, TDed by 1-leg but used flexible legs to rotate to back then shift armbar while controlling head, 45-sec SUB W, 11W streak, 5-1 FFC 7TH R3 RNC SUB vs decent JM, UWC title-D
     

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     Aleksandr Podlesniy

     21-8-2

     9<- -2.5<-4.5<-1<-1.5<-1 Mid 20s w/ 30 fights, sambo base, can crushed early and got repeatedly fed to Akhmat guys, 3 straight Ws vs solid opps, mostly grappler 2ND 135->150 for s-n split draw vs noob 3RD 150->135, good kicks to body and jabs/straights from outside to accumulate points vs T10 Maciel, TDed but reversed or smothered O until rnd ended, split DEC W, 1-0 ACA, 4-0-1 run 3RD Hurt T35 Henrique w/ early hard counter rights but TDed while following up, controlled rest of rnd, TDed early R2+3 and back taken most of R2 but survived RNCs, couple good explosions R3 to get top and heavy GnP late but DEC L, 1-1 ACA 4TH Good initial sprawl vs decent regional but stopped driving hips so TDed on 2nd effort, tried couple gillys while working to cage, repeatedly mat returned and controlled, tight gilly late R1 forced opp to give position, quick punches and knees to the body on feet R2+3, stamina adv, good sprawl into front headlock R2 then top guard control, got own TD R3 and big GnP from strong posture for TKO 5TH Repeatedly TDed by 1-legs from T10 Tsiptauri but never let opp get weight on top so up quick, TDed by 2-leg to start R2 and back taken, kept chin tucked through RNCs and used fence to sc**** opp off, struggled vs outside movement and kicks R1 but landed more punches w/ each rnd incl clear control R3, nice flying knee R2, power adv in exchanges but lots missed bec opp's head movement, v-close split DEC W, 3-1 ACA
     

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     Ary Farias

     "AstroBoy"  |  13-4-0

     8.5+<-20<- -10<-15 Mid 30s, muscular BJJ master w/ lots of world titles, tons of regional SUBs of good comp, bounce-back w/ R2 gilly sub of good vet after upset 1-min KO L to Breno 2ND Incredible ground movement vs T30 Tanaka, TDed R1 but great leg-lock sweep to end up on top, fluid movements to take back esp from tricky position on fence R2, tons of back control and short shots while hunting RNCs, got reversal when opp clinched R3 but got re-reversed and took punches on bottom guard, won R1+2 for DEC W, couple solid leg kicks on feet, 2-1 LFA 3RD Slightly wild but powerful hooks to head and body vs T9, good TDs early every rnd, 1-legs from unusual angles w/ trips to finish, slick back take R1 and nearly got RNCs, not enough GnP to open up neck, got reversed late bec casual w/ B-T, gassed quickly and got reversed and battered R2+3, constantly rolling for armbars and leglocks and chaining subs but never got torque, too content on back, DEC L 4TH Shooto BRZ debut vs quality regional, R1 RNC SUB
     

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     Nathan Fletcher

     8-1-0

     8.5<- -7.5<-10<-6<-4.5 Mid-20s, great ammy and started 6-0 pro all finishes incl 4RNCs, great TDs but got obvious/1-dimensional and progressively less effective as fight went on. Clearly didn't want to strike on feet and ended up getting KOed by R3 head kick in CW title shot 2ND Repeated TDAs vs promising regional, some from far away but just needs to grab a leg then joins hands for lift TDs, lots of fence base control w/ 1 leg hook, some short GnP, weird passes into guard from half/side and nearly punished by gilly R3, solid jab but will drop hands while striking and some sloppy punches, DEC W 3RD Fast hand but little power early vs promising triangle specialist, TDed but good roll to maintain scramble and get to fence, controlled some but eventual trip TD straight into side, couple tech passes to mount, threatened A-Ts then postured for high-volume GnP but mostly hit guard, perfect transition to triangle when opp swept, pulled down head for R1 SUB using opp's specialty, 8-1 all CW
     

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     Mavlid Muradov

     7-0-0

     8.5<-3 Mid 20s Dagi, 7-0, couple Ws vs other RUS prospects, tight fight vs 5-0 Dagi that ended w/ injury for opp after R2. Good wrestling/scrambles, fast hands but not much power.
     

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     Danny Kingad

     "The King"  |  15-4-0

     8.5<- -20<-30 Late 20s, short, w/ ONE most of career, Sanda/striker who racks up points on feet for DEC Ws, ground out for DEC L by T25 wrestler Akhmetov 2ND Year+ off, surprise early TDs vs rising T5.5 grappler, some ugly throws that put self too low but good recovery, got multiple mounts but thrown off, needs heavier base, scored w/ GnP but never huge, great kicks to calf and threw heavy to body R2, had opp retreating, mixed in dangerous punch combos and a couple flying knees, got controlled on ropes early R3 and TDed but always able to scramble out, doesn't stop wrestling, nearly took back few times but couldn't get 2nd leg hook, crafty transitions to armbars while falling over top, negated opp's late aggression for DEC W 3RD DEC L vs T5 KO artist, 11-4 ONE
     

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     Steven Koslow

     "Obi Won Shinobi The Pillow"  |  6-1-0

     8.5<- -.5 Mid 20s, fifteen straight Ws, 10 ammy after debut L, 5 SUBs as pro but crushing cans in Florida 2ND R1 RNC of ok regional, 6-0 pro all R1 SUB, 3 RNC 3RD S-n UFC debut vs T20 Saaiman, struggled w/ early kicks but good R1 TDs and passed into half then mount but got bucked off twice, great rubber guard and threatened triangles/armbars, strong gilly sweep but little GnP, was getting picked apart on feet R2 then ate illegal knee while shooting another TD, tough to continue but clearly hurt, incredible BJJ w/ amazing flexibility and transitions but will give position to try SUBs incl leg locks, shook opp over top when back taken, slowed down R3 and took big GnP while flattened out then standing TKO L from series of knees and hooks, 1st L but proved he belongs
     

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     Jornel Lugo

     "A1"  |  8-2-0

     8.5<-10<-20<-15 Late 20s, athletic good ammy and 8-0 pro incl 5-0 Bellator, mostly DEC vs promising noobs. Cerebral and calculated, good movement around outside, switches stances and pumps jabs from both sides, great head movement/elusiveness, snappy left kick. Picked apart T6.5 GK for biggest W so far 2ND TDed repeatedly and dominated on ground by T40 Sabatello, beaten up w/ elbows and no O, scramble attempts but couldn't get space, DEC L 3RD Good feel for space vs undef T8 prospect, repeated hard leg kicks R1, good reversal on fence, lots of control but little dmg and TDed late, great R2 kick catch and dump for TD, good flow in early scrambles, dominated from top and shut down tricky guard until late reversal, got TDed R3 but scrambled to top, more control but swept by oomaplata and couldn't escape, took heaviest shots late, split DEC L but should be 29-28 W
     

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     Darrion Caldwell

     "The Wolf"  |  14-7-0, 1 NC

     8<-20<-35<-40 Mid 30s, elite D1 wrestler, most of career w/ Bellator incl title+D, lost RIZIN title shot and Bellator belt to Horiguchi, currently 3L streak, most recent to T60 ex-UFC Barzola, got outwrestled. Solid striking but best up close, doesn't inflict much dmg and bad gas tank, can fight @145 2ND Stayed out of range of T10 Mikhailov, reversed R1 foot sweep for TD w/ good feel for momentum, R2 TDs catching opp's kicks, took back both rnds but never close to RNC, mostly top guard control, little GnP esp R2 and took elbows from opp, cautious R3, TDed couple times but good scrambles up, just not enough output, DEC L, 4L skid
     

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     Vyacheslav Svischev

     13-4-0

     8<-5.5<-2.5<-3.5<-3<-3.5<- -3<-2.5<-1<-.5<- - 1 Early 30s, all 7 Ws by finish vs good noobs or solid regionals. Boxer, quick hands, nasty liver shots, normally lefty. Both Ls to great grappling prospects 2ND Good liver kick and big overhand follow-up, heavy GnP from guard incl another liver shot for R1 finish 3RD R2 KO of undef noob w/ punch to body, 3 KO streak all body shots 4TH 50-sec KO of ok regional grappler, hard left straight to liver into left uppercut then left hook to head for kill shot, 4W KO streak 5TH Serious pop in jab and hard straight lefts w/ couple right to body, perfect switch knee to KD BRZ ex-prospect on fence then long flurry of GnP w/ both hands for R1 KO, 5W streak and OFC champ 6TH 25-min split DEC L vs undef T8, couldn't get hands going bec of opp's kicks, TDed most rnds and back taken few times but v-slippery and lots of reversals, good RNC D and understanding of how to move limbs to make space, strong sprawls into R5 and was on way to W but ate big GnP to end fight and lose rnd 7TH RCC debut vs good regional, few quick jabs, took couple early kicks but returned w/ heavy liver kicks then KD w/ head kick once opp dropped guard, crouched over guard and rained accurate GnP for R1 TKO W, 8KOs+3SUBs in 11Ws 8TH DEC L to T45 Midaev, 1-1 RCC, can't beat top talents 9TH R2 GnP KO vs dynamic T2.5 grappler 10TH R3 Dr-stop TKO W vs T4.5 grappling GK, 3-1 RCC vs strong comp
     

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     Rafael do Nascimento

     "Mulisha"  |  9-2-0

     8<-7.5<-9 Early 30s, 4-0 vs BRZ noobs then only L by DQ, 4W streak since incl 2-0 LFA, easy R1 TD and RNC of promising undef striker, took kicks and jabs early from T20 Wetzell but good chin, ducked in w/ couple hard hooks, got TDed but threatened subs and rubber guard, good elbows off back, retreated to fence R2 but great kick check, rushed forward w/ flying knee as opp retreated then KO w/ 2 big right hands 2ND Interim title shot vs athletic T1.5, exchanged strikes early but less precise esp w/ boxing, TDed but great posture control and guard retains to prevent dmg, took more shots early R2 then driven to fence but beautiful standing kimura sweep into back take in scramble, tight B-T and nearly got RNCs, slowed R3 but 2nd wind R4/5, more kimura threats, got back and attacked RNCs R4 but reversed late in rnd, TDed frequently R5 and less accurate on feet but hurt opp w/ heavy late combo, TDed so couldn't get KO, DEC L, 2-1 LFA 3RD Traded power shots on feet esp R3 vs T.5 wrestling GK, more accurate in close, TD R1 and worked to side mount w/ big GnP but opp gradually re-guarded, smothering control, pushed to fence R2 but great kimura to force opp to ground, long control but couldn't break grip on shorts, got high for diff angle then beautiful switch to armbar, alternated armbars/triangles rest of rnd, took few shots R3 but landed more incl step-in or clinch elbows, lots of TDAs into clinches and fence control but broken up by ref, took elbows to side of head while hanging on legs late, DEC W
     

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     Justin Wetzell

     9-2-0

     8<-7.5<-6.5<-20<-3.5 Early 30s, 10-0 ammy, only L in 2nd pro fight, 6W streak since incl 3-0 LFA, DEC W vs future prospect and R2 KO for big upset of Askar 2ND Return after 1.5 years off, good ranged striking early vs promising regional but felt power, went for TD and 2+ min top control but little GnP, mostly preventing sub set-ups, good leg kicks R1 but got checked hard R2, retreated and KOed by flying knee into big right for huge upset L, 3-1 LFA 3RD UFL debut vs promising KBer, few strikes to start each rnd and fluid transitions to TDs, 1-sided dmg on ground, good posture from top guard, lots of power on elbows and opened huge cut, great wrist control and hip pressure, consistent dmg and pace eventually forced TKO W late R3 4TH Pressure into clinches vs T.5, good snap-down w/ gilly, couple knees on get-up, slightly faster striking briefly in space, strong 2-leg TD and partial back take at fence base, snuck in inside leg hook then got arm deep, pulled opp to mat w/ big squeeze for RNC SUB W
     

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     Ruslan Amuev

     8-0-0

     8<-7.5<-4 Mid 20s, athletic, 6-0 in 20 months w/ 4 SUBs incl 3 RNCs, vs noobs, 1 decent, until title shot in GFC debut vs promising regional. Immediate TDs R1+2, top guard control w/ short strikes and heavy downward drive for rnd+, blocked kimuras, passed to half R2, took back and adjusted as opp went to knees, used couple hard hooks to open up neck for SUB W 2ND 125->135 for ACAYE debut vs T.5, DEC W, 7-0 3RD R1 GnP KO vs noob for local title, 8-0
     

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     Reece McLaren

     "Lightning"  |  16-9-0

     8<- - -15<-20 Early 30s, great SUBs esp RNC, was Eternal champ, 7-5 ONE vs tough comp, L in title shot 2ND Throwing powerful but wild hooks, KDed by powerful T7 but recovered, eventually got TD and quickly took back then neck for R1 RNC, 8-5 ONE 3RD TDed early by T1 sub-specialist but good urgency and strength to get to fence the underhooks to get free, some stance switches but mostly picked opp apart w/ righty 1-2s, left hooks to body, and lots of leg kicks, great rhythm and timing, active footwork to avoid any counters, TKO when opp retired after R2, 9-5 ONE 4TH Totally dominated in wrestling by T40 Akhmetov, tossed around cage or stuck on back, took enough GnP that superior striking didn't matter, best combos R3 but couldn't keep space long, guard passed easily and no sub threat, DEC L
     

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     Bruno Souza

     "The Tiger"  |  11-3-0

     8+<-10<-9<-8.5<-6 Late 20s, karate base, debut L then 10W streak most DECs incl 5-0 LFA w/ title, tons of movement, switches stances, lots of kicks w/ right leg and blitzes forward from southpaw. Not enough aggression, turned it up R3 to win rnd but never close to finish he needed, DEC L in UFC debut + weight miss 2ND TDed frequently by T20 Saldana, forward pressure and decent output but not a ton of power, DEC L for 0-2 UFC 3RD 1-2 Karate: 145->135 for A1C debut vs ex-UFC GK, DEC W
     

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     Domingo Pilarte

     "Son Of Fire"  |  8-3-0, 1 NC

     8<-20 Mid 30s, v-tall, regional DEC W vs Yanez, R2 RNC W vs future-UFC on DWCS 2018, 0-3 UFC w/ 2 DECs and KO L overturned for opp's weed
     

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     Thomas Almeida

     "Thominhas"  |  22-5-0

     8<-10 Early 30s, started 17-0 w/ lots of KOs, noob crushing but eventually fighting better opps incl LFC title, started 4-0 UFC and big potential but terrible run since, 5-5 UFC, 4Ws + 3Ls by KO, all O no D
     

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     Gamzat Magomedov

     7-2-0

     7.5<-10<-9.5<-5<-2.5 Late 20s, 7-1 ammy incl IMMAF 2017 world champ, ragdolls people w/ wrestling + heavy GnP, Ws vs good prospects for Brave incl 2 undef during 4W streak, only L by DEC to future UFC sub-specialist 2ND Took couple punches on feet from T1.5 but quickly closed distance and great TDs from every position, sticky top control and solid GnP, transitions well, DEC W for 5W streak 3RD Title shot vs T30 Katona, lots of TDAs every rnd but couldn't get TDs until R5, exchanged knees to body and punches in repeated open-space clinches but took harder shots, lots of big right hands on feet but mostly missed/glancing, few long combos, slight disadv in cage wrestling, clear DEC L
     

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     Sultan Zholdoshbek

     19-2-0

     7.5<-9.5<- -7<- -3 Late 20s, most of 14 Ws by finish vs prospects and good regionals, 3-1 and 4-0 in 1-night tourneys, crazy toughness/endurance. Lost UAE debut by DEC to elite int-lvl prospect, other L also DEC to another good prospect 2ND Rebound w/ DEC over good JM 3RD Great sprawl to stop repeated TDs from T6 Dagi wrestler, got pressed on fence and TDed few times but quick to get up, escape, or reverse, good use of knees and uppercuts down middle to dissuade shots but should have lost point for grounded knee, KD w/ left hooks to end R1 and start R2, some good ground control after scrambles, split DEC W but had clear adv 4TH Reversed early TD from debuter, great GnP hooks to body from turtle control and to head at fence base, good reflexes to regain top when opp pushed away, own TD to start R2 and worked to back, unloaded w/ bombs for GnP KO, 3W streak 5TH DEC W vs T3 BRZ vet for 4W streak 6TH Tourney final vs undef T.5, TDed and controlled every rnd, some reversals on fence and ground, good GnP and more volume than opp R2+3 on ground, landed more on feet R1 but got rocked by hook and took some GnP, quick head kicks but abandoned after R1, no body/leg work, better jab each rnd until R3 KD perfectly timed as opp stepped in, couldn't land clean follow-ups, some good wrestling control but opp always escaped/reversed, controversial DEC W but did more dmg R2+3
     

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     Raulian Paiva

     21-5-1

     7.5<~45<-65<-70<-65 Late 20s, looks small at 135 but struggled to make 125, big DEC W to upset Phillips, some good counter-striking and leg kicks vsa Sugar Show but couldn't handle range and not fast enough/ move head enough to avoid jabs then heavier shots, KOed R1 to go 3-3 UFC 2ND Big right hands R1 vs T40 Morozov, good aggression but also ate some shots, got controlled on floor R2, good BJJ get-ups and scrambles, tired R3 and got outstruck for DEC L, 3-4 UFC 3RD 1.5 years off, draw vs meh regional in BRZ return
     

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     Josh Hill

     "Gentleman"  |  22-6-0

     7.5<- -10<- -20<-25 Late 30s, 9-0 regionals mostly DEC, 1-1 TUF, 2-2 WSOF then tons of strong regional Ws, R2 KO w/ huge right hand vs good wrestling prospect after previous DEC, 3-1 Bellator, showed good top control and flashes of heavy GnP, mixed attack on the feet w/ good timing 2ND Pushed backwards and ate lots of strikes first 1.5 rnds vs T15 Breno but did land good leg kicks, got TDed rest of R2 and outclassed on ground, own TDs stuffed, heavy swings R3 but not aggressive enough until too late, DEC L 3RD Solid leg kicks esp R3 vs promising regional, tried to snipe from outside most R1+3 despite reach disadv, mostly single jabs or right hooks, some clinch control into TD late R1, most R2 in clinch in space exchanging knees, took couple heavy body kicks, too much retreating, outscored opp slightly R3 bec avoided most shots, v-late TD, split DEC W, 4-2 Bellator 4TH Lots of clinches esp in space vs smaller T10 Kasumov, traded knees+uppercuts, good elbows esp on breaks, good TDD on fence and minimized dmg but backed up too much on feet and put self in bad positions, rarely the aggressor, didn't exploit opp only throwing jabs R3, engaged some grappling but rarely full control, threw w/ more power but less volume, tried hard for gillys late R2/3 but never close, grindy split DEC L
     

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     Bakhtovar Yunusov

     "Dominator"  |  10-0-0

     7<-6<-4<-3.5<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, good grappler, 6-0, power in hands to get TKOs, beat series of undef noobs 2ND High pressure vs decent regional, got outmuscled but used flexibility for back take to reverse position, frenetic GnP once he had B-T but could aim better. Locked in anaconda during R2 scramble and flipped well for choke, 7-0 w/ 5 finishes but needs test 3RD Good scrambles and mostly controlled good regional wrestler R1, threatened good triangle and nasty elbows while opp trapped, was outlanding opp on feet R2 then good move to side to D gilly and great pressure for Von Preaux SUB, 8-0 4TH Range of quick kicks vs noob-crusher regional, leg caught while trying flying knee but great hips and hard whizzer to prevent TD and get opp to ground, crafty leg trap for side-turtle ride, good elbows to body and flexibility to maintain through transition, caught opp w/ head kick while escaping, jumped into mount for R1 GnP KO, 9-0 5TH Lots of feints vs s-n noob, pushed to fence but good TDD and got reversal then TD into mount, quick reaction to go back mount, flattened opp and hammered w/ huge left hooks to side of head for R1 TKO, 10-0
     

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     Rafael Pereira

     "Mini Man"  |  11-4-0

     7 Mid 20s, 5-1 start vs debuters/noobs then 3L skid incl Brave cameo, 3.5 years away doing lots of MT, 6W streak in 1.5 years. R1 gilly vs bad regional, DEC W vs promising regional, R1 head kick into overhand KO vs solid opp, R1 KO vs good GK, DEC W vs JM, LFA debut for rematch vs T25 Laurenco. Mocked opp, KD w/ 1st big right hand over guard, walked away then rushed back in to jump on back for 50-sec RNC SUB, huge upset
     

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     Kevin Natividad

     "Quicksand"  |  9-4-0

     7<-15<-25 Early 30s, short, elite 13-1 ammy, 5 regional KOs mostly for LFA vs good comp and only regional L by freak 10-sec KO, 0-2 UFC KOed both times by good prospects 2ND 1.5 years off w/ elbow injury, rushed TDs early vs T15 Turcios but great timing late R1-R3, couldn't maintain control and struggled w/ opp's leg-lock scrambles and switches, some fence control but took elbows and little of own dmg, KDed opp w/ big lead left hook R2 but couldn't maintain space, heavy kicks to legs and esp body, stunned opp R3 w/ 2 flying knees but couldn't land kill shot, high pace w/ tons of position changes but split DEC L, 0-3 UFC
     

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     Eric Shelton

     "Showtime"  |  17-8-0

     6.5<-4.5<-1.5<- -20 Early 30s, great ammy and regional then 2-1 TUF, UFC 2-4 all DEC vs elite comp, beat two prospects back on regionals and 1 good regional but split L to future UFC in btwn 2ND 125->135 vs good vet, clearly smaller, struggled w/ kicking range, started to connect w/ crisp 1-2s R2 but opp went wrestle-heavy and couldn't match strength, DEC L, 1-1 Fury 3RD Tried to go back to @125 but bad weight miss cancelled fight, 25-min DEC W vs streaking s-n T9.5 for regional title, TDed some but active off back and power shots on feet, great rebound 4TH Unified debut and interim title shot vs streaking T1 grinder, v-tech striking guard and outside movement to avoid major dmg, used speed adv for quick shots down middle, took volume of quick calf kicks but unaffected, landed more volume most rnds and snuck in few power hooks from diff angles, TD and back take late R2, TDed late R3 and mid R4 but enough scrambles to prevent much GnP, cautious on feet w/ both trying to counter, accuracy and volume to outscore opp for 25-min split DEC W
     

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     Yong Hu

     "Wolf Warrior"  |  12-4-0

     6.5<-5<-2.5<-1.5<-5.5 Late 20s, 4-3 start then 5W streak incl good prospect for ONE, decent striking and some scrambling, bad tdd and easily outgrappled for DEC L vs elite opp, not much striking D 2ND Immediate KD of overrated T20 Eustaquio w/ huge right, heavy GnP but allowed opp to gain grappling control and gave back, couple more stuns on feet and another KD w/ big GnP but leaves openings to get unbalanced, KO late R1 w/ 1 more huge overhand, 2-1 ONE 3RD Early cage control vs T3.5, R1 KD into big GnP, pushed crazy pace but got grappled and took more shots R2, established jab better R3 and traded quick shots, unloaded in last min w/ clean combos and a stun, back taken R1+2, opp got close w/ RNCs but good handfighting and dug chin back down, eventual explosions for stand ups, split DEC W 4TH 1-min KO vs creative T2.5 sub-specialist, 3W streak vs ranked comp, 8-1 ONE
     

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     Dzhambulat Zelimkhanov

     "Boets"  |  14-2-0

     6.5<-6<-5.5<-5<-3<-1<- -.5 Mid 20s Chech, lots of finishes of noobs and DEC W vs best opp for ACAYE but finished by regionals in both Ls 2ND R1 elbow KO of great regional opp in ACAYE main event 3RD Fast hands and frequent hook combos but can overswing, needs more straight punches esp jab, consistent heavy leg kicks, little head movement, got TDs whenever attempted and heavy GnP R3 but preferred striking early, more TDs later rnds as he tired, poked opp's eye multiple times, incredibly close 25-min split DEC W that I scored for opp, ACAYE GP W, 5W streak 4TH 145->135 for ACA main debut, looked bigger than T3 BRZ vet esp arms, blitzed forward w/ hard punches, switched stances but left hook/uppercut esp effective, brief control in grappling exchange and landed big shots on break then kept pressure, clean left hook for R1 KO, still no jab, 6W streak 5TH T1 BRZ opp repeatedly pulled guard, punished w/ standing GnP R1, engaged R2 and control w/ short GnP but needed good escape from sudden leglock, more straight punches but still not fluid on feet, more diversity of strikes, heavy top pressure and predicted opp's moves well, DEC W, 7W streak 6TH Dodged or blocked power shots vs s-n debut-crusher, couple short/choppy hooks, tried few spin kicks, immediate anaconda to counter TDA, rolled for tight squeeze and got 90-sec SUB W w/o controlling leg, 8W streak + 3-0 ACA 7TH R1 GnP KO vs s-n smaller BRZ gilly specialist
     

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     Mitchell McKee

     "Merciless"  |  6-0-0

     6.5<-5.5<-4 Mid 20s, great D1 wrestler, v-muscular, 4-0 all KOs, Bellator prelim cameo vs meh regional and 3-0 LFA vs noobs, 2 bad and 1 good, early TD then control from half and guard, great head positioning, power/leverage on every GnP, punches and elbows, feinted TDAs R2 then stunned opp w/ hard jab and big overhand, KD w/ left hook and couple more hooks at fence base for KO 2ND DEC W vs T1.5 sub-specialist, 5-0 3RD DEC W vs v-promising noob, 6-0
     

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     Long Xiao

     26-7-0

     6.5<-1.5<- - -1<- -.5 Mid 20s, incon start then 12W streak vs chaff until DWCS 2021 DEC L, threw hooks despite reach disadv, obvious power few times he landed clean, v-tough but let opp dictate pace/range, didn't push hard enough for finish 2ND R2 armbar SUB of can for easy bounceback 3RD 25-min DEC W vs ok regional for WLF title 4TH Year+ off, RTUFC vs T.5, pushed to fence early and TDed, threatened by deep kneebar but flexible+tough to survive, slightly more composed on feet but still mostly big hooks, some nice body kicks and varied angles more, improved TDD each rnd, strong hips in sprawl to stop movement/chain-wrestling, strikes while being controlled, more fence control R2+3 w/ short shots, split DEC W for 3W streak 5TH RTUFC semi-final vs T20 Kamikubo, Ded constant TDAs controlled on fence and some on ground R1 but got up much quicker R2 and stuffed sloppy shots R3, too willing to stay engaged after reversals esp R2 and drained lots of clock, more active w/ clinch striking esp R3 knees+elbows, more tech striking incl some kicks, took jabs R2 after slow R1 but increased pressure every rnd, much fresher R3 and unloaded w/ tons of hooks esp last mins, had opp badly hurt and landed tons of power shots but lacks KO power, TDed in final secs so no finish but clear 10-8, majority DEC W
     

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     Ramzan Suleymanov

     7-0-0

     6.5<-5<-.5 Late 20s Chech, 5-0 in 15 months all R1/2 SUBs w/ 4 diff types vs good noobs, 4-0 ACAYE 2ND Early 2-leg TD vs solid noob, repeatedly shelved legs and pulled hips away for dominant control at fence base, keeps weight d****d on opp, variety of quick mat returns, short GnP mostly to body, used R2 combo on feet to set up bodylock TD, avoided heel-hook, side control then returned to dominance at fence base, unorthodox move from guard to seated mount w/ back facing opp, nasty kneebar from rare angle, 6-0 all SUBs 3RD R1 armbar SUB vs undef debut-finisher, 7-0 all SUBs incl 6-0 ACAYE
     

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     Ciaran Clarke

     9-0-0

     6.5<- - -5.5<- -5<-4 Late 20s, tons of ammy exp but bad record, 4-0 pro all Bellator w/ chokes and DEC vs good noobs and prospects. Relentless wrestler w/ good wrist control and leg lockdowns, doesn't do enough dmg from top position and was clearly outclassed on the feet but great work w/ strikes into well-adjusted RNC from the back 2ND Surprisingly outgrappled by good regional striker R1 but W before R2 bec injury, 5-0 all Bellator 3RD Dropped v-early by s-n MT regional, recovered on back, minimized dmg and tried couple armbars, got reversed on ugly R2 TDA but active w/ strikes from bottom and way more output after scrambling to top, TD early R3 and worked to back, adjusted angles for RNC W, 6-0 all Bellator 4TH Early grappling dominance R1-3 vs decent s-n regional, quick mount R1 and some heavy GnP but bucked off, more power elbows and hooks from side/half, stayed lower rest of fight in lots of positions esp top half, shelved legs R2 for low mount, great pressure and reflexes in scrambles to stay on top, weaker GnP each rnd, 30-26 DEC W, 7-0 5TH 145->140, R2 A-T SUB vs ok regional 6TH 140->135, R3 A-T SUB vs can-crushing noob, 9-0 w/ 5 chokes all Bellator
     

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     Mark De La Rosa

     "The Bumblebee"  |  11-5-0

     6.5 Late 20s, 9-0 regionals w/ lots of chokes incl undef prospect for Combate, 2-5 UFC @125/135, beat other washouts and Ls to established elite opps, several top 15, cut after 4L skid
     

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     Roberto Hernandez

     "Green Light"  |  9-2-0

     6<-20<-7.5<-6.5<-1 Early 30s, decent ammy, KOed R1 in debut by future-UFC then 6W streak incl 4-0 CW, beat noobs and a meh regional until most recent split DEC W vs T6 GK. Hard leg kicks early but took harder from opp esp R2, big right hands rocked opp R1 but couldn't land clean follow-ups, wobbled by head kick while pressing forward, too cautious R2 and little volume while getting picked off by opp, tons of big rights R3 and landed hard, took some counters but clearly more dmg, no grappling until telegraphed late TDA, shut down leglock roll to end fight 2ND Good lateral footwork while retreating to mostly avoid power side and switch directions occasionally vs undef T4.5, nice jabs incl to body, built up dmg w/ calf kicks and targeted them hard R3, explosive w/ rights, great timing bending for 1-legs late R2 and last couple mins R3, off-balanced opp but couldn't get top control, couple dumb leglock drops, avoided big overhead bombs, DEC W, 7W streak 3RD R2 KO w/ punches to body vs KO-artist GK, 6-0 CW 4TH 145->135 for DEC W vs incon T20 ex-UFC Jones 5TH RNCed R5 by streaking T2 prospect in title shot, 7-1 CW
     

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     Sheikh-Mansur Khabibulaev

     2-1-0

     6 Late 20s Chech, world champ in sambo and good striking background too, L in MMA debut, 4 years off then W for 1-1 ACB, 4 more years off for ACA debut vs T10 Praia. Showed grappling w/ good control on fence, threw flurry of body punches but overextended and opp took back standing, great wrist control to force ref separation. Early spin kick to body and couple nice leg kicks then R1 crazy highlight KO w/ spinning heel kick
     

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     Alexander Keshtov

     "AK-47"  |  10-1-0

     5.5<-2.5 Mid 30s, Ws vs quality regionals in US and RUS prospect , CFFC title W then only L by DEC, rebound w/ DEC W vs striking prospect for Brave debut
     

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     Rodrigo Vera

     "El Gato Loco"  |  16-1-1

     5.5+<- -3<- -2.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, 3-0 ammy then 8-0-1 start w/ draw vs future UFC, lots of finishes of cans, DEC L to great undef prospect, beat couple good regionals then DEC vs solid undef prospect for FFC 135 title 2ND 135->145 for quick RNC of debuter 3RD 145->135, title-D w/ R2 gilly of decent regional 4TH DEC W vs solid regional for 2nd title-D, 6W streak 5TH Avoided early strikes from undef T2.5, strong 2-leg TDs and suplex mat returns, mostly grinding from top guard R1+2 w/ some from half, pressured tired opp w/ strikes R3 then back to TDs late, 1-sided DEC W 6TH 135->140 vs s-n exp BRZ JM, R1 knee into GnP KO, 8W streak
     

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     Fernando Laurenço

     "Ben 10"  |  17-4-0

     5.5<- -25<-15<-10<-8.5<-7 Late 20s, debut L then 6W streak, finished by best opp for 1-1 JF then by good prospect in Brave debut, big DEC W streak vs good opps for 5-1 JF and SFT debut 2ND 9W streak + SFT title w/ 25-min DEC W vs T1 3RD Got outstruck R1+2 of title-D vs explosive streaking T4, almost reversed R1 clinch but trapped on cage and TDed repeatedly, escaped late and got top position w/ heavy GnP, TDA R2 but went to fence and got reversed, able to escape on ground, take back, tried RNCs then transitioned to top half for heavy GnP while changing positions, faster hands showed R3 as opp tired, hard knees to body near fence then quick turn to back for body-lock TD, nonstop GnP w/ power from every angle, didn't over-punch but kept landing for TKO, 10W streak + 3-0 SFT 4TH 135->140 for LFA debut vs s-n promising sub-specialist, explosive hips to reverse immediate TDA, good control of all limbs to stay safe, nearly gave back in extended scramble but great turn in, couple accurate straight GnP standing over opp, fast back take going back to ground, side mount as opp turned, more hard GnP, quickly got arm v-deep when opp gave back again, RNC w/ just 1 hook in, 11W streak 5TH 140->135 vs previously-beaten streaking regional, left hands too low, KDed by right hook in early exchange then easily RNCed for 50-sec SUB L
     

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     Johnny Eduardo

     "Pretinho"  |  28-13-0

     5.5<-15 Early 40s, great MT, tons of BRZ regional Ws but Ls to best opps, 3-5 UFC w/ 3 SUB Ls but 2 KO Ws, 1-dimensional
     

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     Vitaliy Yakimenko

     8-1-0

     5+<- -.5 Late 20s, short wrestler w/ great cardio, 3-0 ammy, KOed in 15 secs in 3rd pro fight, 3 R1 finishes vs noobs, s-n Brave debut vs more exp T.5 GK, exchanged strikes early R1 then quick 1-leg TDs rest of fight, more dominant each rnd, had to fight for fence base control R1 but smothering from top side/half most of R2+3, active GnP esp elbows but nothing big, flurries to end rnds, turns w/ opp to never give space for scrambles or subs, upset DEC W for 3W streak 2ND FEN debut vs meh regional R2 retirement TKO W, 4W streak 3RD 135->125, R1 RNC vs undef T4 striker, 2-0 Brave 4TH 125->135, R2 body punch KO vs meh debut-crusher, 6W streak
     

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     Oleksii Polischuck

     12-4-0

     5<-1<-.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, grappler w/ SUBs but couple bad Ls, DEC W vs T4 for Armia title 2ND R3 KO of same prospect (now T.5) for title-D 3RD 135->145 for KSW debut vs T.5 power-punching prospect, took hard shots early but solid chin and rolls w/ punches, good grappling on fence and nearly got kimura then nice transition but couldn't grab armbar, switched to striking later rnds and had success R2 w/ lots of quick volume vs tired opp, great counters and high guard to block shots but legs/body took kicks, slowed majorly R3 but still solid output and rhythm, TDed late and didn't land as many power shots, DEC L 4TH Year off, 145->135, R1 triangle-armbar vs declining exp T.5 sub-specialist 5TH R2 punch KO vs explosive T2.5 finisher, 2-1 KSW
     

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     Malcolm Wellmaker

     7-0-0

     5<-4<-3.5<-1.5<- - -.5<-3A Late 20s, v-athletic, 9-1 ammy w/ 6W streak incl 2 straight strong opps but also cans, 4 diff US regional titles 2ND R2 RNC vs bad noob in pro debut 3RD Good in-out movement, lefty, hard body kicks w/ both legs esp back leg to liver, fast hands, poked w/ jab then clean KO of can w/ huge R1 left hook, 2-0 pro 3RD Fast movement and patient striking vs can, nasty calf kicks crippled opp, strong and balanced to push off clinch attempts, smart to stand up when opp pulled guard, got R1 KD w/ head kick and hopped into guard then took back for R1 RNC when opp rolled, 3-0 4TH Split DEC W vs promising noob, 4-0 5TH R1 KO of ok regional, 5-0 w/ 2KOs+2SUBs 6TH 25-min majority DEC W vs solid regional for local title, 6-0 7TH R2 KO vs promising choke-specialist, 7-0 + 13W streak
     

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     Matheus Correia

     8-0-0

     5+<-3.5<-1.5<-.5 Early 20s, short and athletic, 5-0 vs good noobs and decent ammy, won local BRZ belt 2ND Good jab and power in right hand, pressure vs T.5, uses flurries to enter for TDs, heavy standing GnP but less effective on ground, got swept R2 and threatened w/ subs but good escapes, maintained high output for DEC W and 2nd local title, 6-0 3RD Year+ off, DEC W vs great regional grappler, 7-0 4TH China debut, R1 armbar SUB vs can-crushing JM, 8-0
     

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     Jerrell Hodge

     "Thunderkat"  |  10-4-0

     4.5<-10<-1.5<-1 Mid 30s, boxer but Ws by taking fight to ground for SUBs/DEC vs consistently quality comp incl 2 local titles vs prospects, Ls in debut and to 2 future UFC, 4W streak + 2-2 boxing 2ND LFA debut and interim title shot vs T9 sub-specialist, excellent boxing w/ sharp jabs, hard rights from diff angles, creative kicks esp early, 2 R1 TDs but couldn't get enough control for GnP, punches into clinches but reversed by kimura R2 and survived lots of RNCs, couldn't escape B-Ts, avoided R3 kimura after TD, got own back take, more volume on feet, controlled again R4 and nearly subbed, stood up out of R5 TDs/reversals but gassed and rocked bad late in rnd, desperation TD to survive and run out time for DEC W, 5W streak 3RD Bellator debut vs powerful T4 striker, high-pace exchanges from start, sharp boxing but couldn't stop aggression despite good straights and calf kicks, took more volume esp big overhand lefts, rocked few times but kept firing back until KDed by left into right hook, KOed by hammers
     

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     Cristiano Souza

     "Pequeno"  |  10-2-0

     4.5 Early 30s, lots of finishes of good regionals/low prospects in BRZ, 3 straight KOs of prospects incl R1 for Brave vs future-UFC, finished R1 of both Ls by future UFC and solid prospect, no fights since 2019
     

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     Hurshed Nazarov

     9-0-1

     4.5<-1.5<-1<-.5 Early 20s, 8-0-1, finishes noobs and DEC vs 3 early prospects 2ND 4-0 ACAYE w/ DEC W vs ok regional GK
     

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     Otar Tanzilov

     9-0-0

     4.5<-3.5<-3<-.5 Mid 20s, tall, 6-0 w/ 5KOs vs decent Georgia noobs incl spin back kick and jumping switch kick 2ND Stunned noob w/ power head kick, couple hard leg kicks to grounded opp, got 70-sec KO w/ perfect liver kick, didn't need to use hands at all, facing noobs but special kicking ability, 7-0 3RD UAE debut vs quality BRZ regional, high output striking R1 w/ faster hands and heavy kicks, unpredictable and mixed in good 2-leg TDs, but retreating from pressure all fight and got tired R2, dropped volume and was outstruck, landed some powerful hooks R3 but took lots of shots, got weird standing TKO W when punch seemed to dmg opp's eye, 8-0 4TH Octagon debut vs streaking/promising regional, pushed to fence early and controlled by wrestling most of rnd, late escape, flashed kicks incl spins and switches whenever in space, pushed to fence R2 but faster escapes, own wrestling control incl TD later R2 and more short GnP, early TD R3 and tons of control from top guard, active enough to keep position, DEC W, 9-0
     

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     Ramon Taveras

     "The Savage"  |  10-2-0

     4.5<-3 Early 30s, athletic, 6-1 ammy w/ DEC L in debut vs future-UFC, 4-0 start vs cans + noob but KOed in 35-sec by regional, 4W streak vs regionals incl local title, good straight boxing vs T2.5 on DWCS 2023 but KDed by combo, terrible early stoppage while blocking GnP. 2nd DWCS fight 1 month later vs short v-explosive T1, wild exchange of hooks but avoided big dmg, couple clean left hooks for stun and KD, 2 perfect hammers for 30-sec KO W 2ND Big weight miss in UFC debut, rematch vs T4, on outside most of the fight but good head movement, ripped hard lefts to body and brought them to head later rnds, took hard leg kicks whenever switching righty, ate teeps and round kicks to body, some good jabs but just boxing, flash KD late R1 w/ hook, wobbled opp R3, power adv but took more volume and on retreat esp R2, strong sprawls on lots of R2 TDAs, close split DEC W but I had L
     

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     Tatsumitsu Wada

     "The Sweeper"  |  25-12-2, 1 NC

     4+<-6.5<-5.5<-4.5 Mid 30s, karate base but prefers to grapple, incon bec ONE GK, mostly DEC 2ND Tech striking and strong chain TDs + cage wrestling for easy DEC W vs rising T8.5, not much dmg but stayed busy and in control 3RD Outstruck at range and edged in grappling by T35 Akhmetov, showed good stamina and throwing hard late, good escapes from ground positions but too much on D, DEC L 4TH Avoided wild bombs from noob-crusher, accurate short right to KD opp, couple hammers then big knees as opp got up, acrobatic back take, flattened quickly and got arm under chin, adjusted grip to tighten for R1 RNC, 5-5 ONE
     

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     Felipe Efrain

     17-6-0, 1 NC

     4 Early 30s, muscular, BJJ base but 12/17 Ws by KO, started 6-0 vs BRZ noobs then split DEC L vs more exp GK, 3W streak then gillyed by future-UFC Elliot in Titan title shot, KO vs int-lvl in RIzin cameo but NC bec missed weight, 3-4 Brave w/ 3 KOs vs good comp incl title-L but released on 3L skid. 2.5 years off, 2 KOs vs exp BRZ cans, late R1 injury TKO W vs promising regional in Combate debut, most recent huge weight miss in Fury debut vs T10 ex-UFC Martinez. Took hard calf kicks early but checked couple, avoided opp's punches and timed overhand right, short right hook to chin at fence for KD, patient and consistent punches from good posture, moved opp's legs and didn't engage in guard, stayed on top through rolls, side turtle control w/ hooks to side of head for upset TKO W, 4W streak
     

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     Ricky Camp

     "2 Slick"  |  12-4-0

     4<-1.5 Early 30s, 7W streak vs good regionals/low prospects after incon start, grappling-heavy competitive DEC W vs T2.5 wrestler in LFA debut
     

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     Aboubakar Younousov

     "Dikiy"  |  4-0-0

     4<-.5 Early 20s, athletic, 4-0 ammy w/ 3 finishes in <1min, 3-0 pro w/ DEC W vs noob and 2 R1 SUBs of debuters for Ares. Couple punches, shot TD, stood from guard and grabbed arm while moving to side, flying armbar for 30-sec W 2ND Interim title shot vs solid T.5, R2 KO w/ crazy spin elbow, 4-0 w/ dynamic techs
     

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     Mauricio Partida

     "The Hammer"  |  8-0-0

     4+<-3.5<-.5 Mid 20s, muscular, 4-0 ammy incl DEC vs strong opp for title, 5-0 pro all LUX w/ 4 R1 KOs vs noobs then DEC vs JM. Big power, landed heavy shots early then switched to TDs when opp started brawling back, heavy top control but left head to take lots of shots, good triangle/armbar D but didn’t prevent set-ups, couple good passes to side and heavy GnP esp elbows and hammers incl from guard, tired R3 but smothered opp to secure DEC W 2ND Took few kicks from good regional, nice jabs and lead left hooks incl KD, jumped in for GnP then short hand rights from clinch, KO w/ huge left on breakaway, 80-sec KO, 6-0 3RD Split DEC W vs GK, 7-0 4TH 135->130 vs smaller slumping regional, R2 RNC, 8-0 all LUX + 12W streak
     

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     Ilmadi Israilov

     8-0-0

     4+<-3<-.5 Early 20s Dagi, muscular+fast, 5-0 vs noobs w/ 4 R1 chokes, Good movement and careful striking in ACAYE debut vs 1st non-debuting opp, fast TD into side control then back lock on fence when opp got up, standing back take then worked opp to ground for R1 RNC 2ND Striking adv vs good noob but still took some shots, more variety and straight punches, TDed and controlled last 2-min R1, landed more strikes R2 but nothing huge, Ded initial TDA then after TDed moved to tight triangle and grabbed head to sleep opp, 6-0 w/ 5 chokes 3RD R1 ninja choke SUB vs meh regional, 7-0 + 3-0 ACAYE 4TH DEC W vs meh noob-crusher, 8-0
     

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     Dwight Joseph

     13-2-0, 1 NC

     4<-3.5<-9.5<-8 Mid 30s, 8-0 ammy and 8W streak after only pro L, mostly cans but 1 good noob and got DEC W vs T7 in DWCS 2ND DEC W vs good regional for local title, 9W streak 3RD 25-min DEC L vs incon T1.5 ex-UFC for local title 3RD A1C debut + title shot vs promising regional striker, DEC W
     

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     Bryce Meredith

     "Misfit"  |  6-0-0

     4<- -2.5 Late 20s, elite freestyle wrestler + great athlete, 4-0 w/ 2KOs of meh regionals + R1 RNC of s-n debuter for 3-0 LFA, Bellator debut vs noob, few tight punches to set up early TDs R1+2, great chain wrestling and constantly switching position/angles, fell off top of 1st back take but great wrestle up, sharp punches under armpits from back mount, tried lots of RNCs but recognizes when not there, few mounts R2 but let opp turn too easily, tried A-T but took too long to drop hips and didn't get full squeeze, back to mount then deep RNC when opp turned again for SUB W 2ND Free DEC W vs noob, 5-0 3RD PFL prelim debut vs streaking good sub-specialist, DEC W, 6-0
     

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     Shuya Kamikubo

     "Stealth"  |  14-2-1

     4+<- -20<-15<-10 Late 20s, 9W streak incl 6 for ONE since only L and draw back-to-back, mostly DEC, beat plenty of prospects, most recently T8.5 w/ late RNC after exchanging tons of creative grappling positions/scrambles, does great job using ankle to isolate leg and keep opp off balance 2ND Year+ off, 145->135 for RTUFC vs noob-crusher wrestler w/ good subs, non-stop forward crashes into clinch, some 1/2-legs but too high, mostly stuffed R1, good clinch and front headlock control esp later rnds, variety of short strikes but never big dmg, fast hands but not fluid and little power, rocked by uppercuts R1 and KDed by knees, punished by short elbows but returned some later rnds, TDs late R1+2, nearly got kimura R1 but just little GnP R2, negated opp's striking more w/ control and landed own shots, insane pace w/ more gas left R3, few decent hooks, TD into great close elbows from side, few more and added hooks when opp regained half, split DEC W, 10W streak 3RD RTUFC semi-final vs v-exp but young T1.5, constant wrestling pressure, good control R1 mostly on fence, some clinches R2 but reversed more and less striking, v-tired and sloppy by R3, just buying time w/ clinches then beaten up by knees and elbows, jerky/awkward striking struggled to land clean but couple surprise shots, picked apart by better/faster tech, never long enough top control for big GnP or sub threat, ate insane volume of flush hooks R3 but kept walking through them, not enough striking D and wore self out bec grappling not energy efficient, tried some big/wild strikes but missed big, nearly finished late R3 but bought time w/ desperation TD, 8-10 rnd for majority DEC L 4TH R1 RNC vs s-n debuter in regional return
     

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     Demarte Pena

     "The Wolf"  |  14-2-0, 2 NC

     4<-8.5<-6<-1 Mid 30s, muscular wrestler, started 11-0 incl EFCA title+5D @145 then title+2D @135 vs strong comp, 2 straight NCs for PEDs and 5 years off, returned for Ares title shot but KOed R1 by much more explosive and polished Lapilus. Invited pressure from T1 prospect and countered w/ fast 1-legs, sometimes obvious but good TDs and quick to top half, tried passes to mount/side but couldn't hold, good knees to body and elbows to face on ground, body-lock control from back on fence and solid knees to legs. Slowed R3 and threw big but sloppy hooks, took some hard shots and TDAs mostly blocked but able to tie up in clinches and take adv of bad throw to get top position late, held on for DEC W, 1-1 Ares 2ND Title shot vs larger T6 sub-specialist, lots of leg kicks, wide hooks around guard, clean evasive footwork, high and tight boxing guard, great timing on knees when opp closed distance esp to head R4, sudden 1-leg TDs, v-tech scrambles w/ good use of weight and momentum, prevented sub threat w/ tight top control and scoring GnP, great awareness to escape sequence of creative subs R4, maintained high pace for 25-min DEC W 3RD Title-D vs promising sub-specialist, mostly lefty but often nearly square stance, hard left kicks to body early then beat up leg late, good hook combos w/ funky timing, got out-jabbed but not hurt, low 1-leg TDs, easy sprawls and took control, dominant on top w/ varied GnP incl knees and elbows to body, took few more shots of feet R2+3 but maintained great pace, reversals in few clinches, well-rounded 25-min DEC W, 3W streak 4TH R2 GnP KO vs meh regional in weird exhibition 5TH 25-min DEC L vs s-n undef T2.5 striker, 3-2 Ares incl 4 title fights
     

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     Ruslan Satiev

     5-0-0

     4<-3.5<-2 Mid 20s Dagi, 15-1 ammy incl IMMAF and RUS titles w/ L in final fight vs prospect, 3-0 all R1 finishes vs noobs as pro, one good 2ND Year off, R1 RNC of ok regional, 4-0 3RD ONE debut vs good GK, split DEC W, 5-0
     

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     Gadzhimurad Zavaev

     3-0-0

     4<-3.5<-1.5<- -10A<-8A<- - -6A Late 20s Dagi, 17-2 ammy mostly DEC, won local cups and RUS national tourney in 2017 and 2019, 2019 IMMAF world champ all @135, won 2021 regional IMMAF tourney @145, beaten guys who are now good pro prospects 2ND 145->135 for DEC W vs debuter in regional tourney 3RD Pro debut, not much striking but good timing on TD straight into side control, v-active w/ sharp GnP and switched sides of head to hit unprotected, good turtle control w/ 1 arm, took back and heavy elbows for R1 KO of debuter 4TH Naiza debut vs good noob, fast movement on feet and quick kicks, blends wrestling and striking, took couple hard shots R2 but recovered w/ TDs, good TDD late R3 and came out on top w/ short GnP for close DEC W, 2-0 5TH R1 GnP KO w/ elbows from side control vs s-n debuter, easy W for 3-0
     

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     Dean Garnett

     12-2-1

     3.5<-2.5 Mid 30s, short, 7-0-1 start w/ subs vs UK cans and good noobs + 2 heel hooks for CW, majority draw in Bellator cameo, R2 body kick of great undef prospect in ACB debut then gillyed twice for only Ls, split DEC W vs future striking prospect for 2-2 ACB @135. 4.5 years off, 20-sec KO of JM @140 then regional title shot @145 vs T2, R3 KO w/ punch into GnP, 3W streak 2ND 145->135 for Brave debut vs T.5 Sanda vet, DEC W, 4W streak
     

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     Jaylon Bates

     "New Breed"  |  7-1-0

     3.5<- - -8<-7.5<-4.5<-2.5<-.5 Late 20s, 4-0 pro and 9-0 ammy w/ DEC and SUBs vs good ammies, whole pro career for Bellator. Super athletic and tall, well-timed/quick TD into ground dominance, quick transition from choke attempt to deep armbar. High ceiling but untested 2ND Dominated another regional nobody, creative wrestling and mixes in knees well, good transitions from striking to grappling, chasing highlight w/ spins but has good kicks, got R3 RNC after wearing down opp. 5-0 but still needs proper test 3RD Scrappy split DEC W vs regional sub-artist, TDed several times but quick to scramble back to his feet, threatened creative subs off back incl banana split, decent striking but not a ton of power and pushed back too easily, seemed tired and accepted bottom position R3 but did enough to go 6-0 4TH Not as precise w/ striking vs T10 Lugo and took R1 leg kicks, alternated fence control and late TD but not much dmg, kick caught and TDed early R2, controlled most of rnd, sub threats early but wore down, good scrambles initially but settled on bottom, good R3 TD got reversed, great oomaplata sweep, kept side turtle and landed good GnP, split DEC W but should be 28-29 L 5TH Hard early hook hurt eye of T40 wrestler Barzola, good boxing + few kicks, partial back take on fence and some solid shots but TDed in space and stuck on back taking GnP, TDed much earlier R2+3, couldn't stop passes, stuck in bottom side most of R2 taking elbows, tried to explode up but drained energy, incredible sweep straight to mount R3 but too high, paused after opp escaped and ended on back again, 1 more good get-up later, crazy flying armbar after lifting opp w/ body lock, good try but couldn't scramble to top when opp Ded, got mounted and ate lots of big GnP, gave back few times, took less dmg and good RNC D but couldn't escape, 27-30 DEC for 1st L
     

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     Janderson Barreto

     "Jandão"  |  9-0-0

     3.5<-3<- -1.5<-.5 Early 20s, 5-0 incl regional tourney w/ 2 fights in a night, DEC W vs promising regional 2ND R1 KO of ok regional for 6-0 3RD 75-sec KO of bad regional, 7-0 4TH 25-min DEC W vs v-promising regional, 8-0 5TH 125->135, R1 KO of s-n regional for local title, 9-0
     

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     Serhiy Sidey

     10-2-0

     3.5<-4<-2.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, 3W streak w/ BFL title+2Ds vs promising Canada noobs, 1 L by DEC to good regional. Methodical forward pressure, solid jab and good mix of hooks/uppercuts/crosses w/ right hand but not super accurate, good sprawl and float to take back, great work back to feet 1 time TDed, dominant top pressure and mat returns vs 3-0 scrapper, constant short GnP, picks targets well and mixes in short elbows to side of head, too many spins and jump knees on feet, will let opp up at end of rnd to time big knee at fence, has slick triangle off back 2ND R1 GnP KO of ok JM for local title, 4W streak 3RD BFL title-D #3 vs previously-beaten good regional grappler, used range well for accurate jabs, TDed when early kick caught, stuck at fence base but took little dmg and reversed clinch on get up, great knees and left hooks to body, initiated own clinch later in rnd, more aggressive R2, took few more counters but landed fast straight rights, dmged opp's leg w/ calf kicks and kept range to avoid grappling, gradually increased pressure and folded opp w/ punch combo into constant hammers to side of head, TKO W for 5W streak 4TH DWCS 2023 vs v-promising chaff-finisher, fast kicks to all lvls but caught by jabs and straight lefts, less output, waited to long to grapple and didn't get deep on TDA, caught opp w/ jab into short right hook for KD, few glancing hammers on ground but early stoppage, still a TKO W, 6W streak 5TH UFC debut, immediate rematch vs T3, good forward pressure, constantly in close landing jabs, teeps+rounds to body, hard calf kicks whenever opp went righty, less
     power, took hooks to body and heavy to head every rnd, flash KDed late R1, frequent TDAs R2 but never successful, lots more thrown but often missed or glancing, took fewer big shots R2 but nose busted badly, rocked couple times R3, maintained high pace+output but less striking D, split DEC L but I scored close W
     

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     Asaf Chopurov

     3-0-0

     3.5<-2<- -1.5<-9A<- - -5A<- - - - - -4A<- - - - -8A<- - -3A Early 20s, 4Ws in 1 day in tough RUS tourney then 2-0 IMMAF JRs incl strong opp 2ND 3 more Ws, 2 quality prospects and a noob, for 2021 IMMAF Jr worlds 3RD 2 DEC and a SUB vs noobs and DEC vs good regional to go 4-0 in 2022 RUS tourney, 21-0 4TH R2 KO then 40-sec ninja choke SUB vs debuters, 1st L by DEC to noob 5TH 4 DEC Ws vs debuters for 2nd RUS 2022 tourney, 27-1 6TH DEC W vs debuter then R2 KO of promising prospect, 29-1 7TH DEC Ws vs great ammy and bad noob then R3 Dr stop TKO W vs T6A for 2023 RUS tourney W, 32-1 ammy 8TH R1 RNC SUB vs noob in pro debut 9TH R1 knee KO of debuter in OFC debut 10TH 145->135 for RCC debut, R1 RNC SUB vs undef noob, 12W streak, 3-0
     

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     Felipe Pereira

     "Takanori"  |  12-2-1

     3.5<- -3<- -6<-2 Late 20s, short, DEC W vs prospect for JF title @125 and 2 past SUBs of good prospects, all since only L 2ND 125->135 for R1 armbar of good regional and local title 3RD UAE debut vs T75 Kerefov, showed solid boxing esp jab early but got sloppier later, lots of TDAs, some from long range but pretty good timing, either got reversed or ended in clinch, some turns on fence but mostly controlled and little dmg, spent mins in bottom guard each rnd taking GnP and no escapes, great transition to triangle late R1 but ran out of time, DEC L 4TH R2 A-T SUB of meh opp in BRZ regional return, 8/11 Ws by SUB 5TH R1 RNC SUB for local title vs v-promising finisher, 9/12 Ws by SUB
     

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     Chang Ho Lee

     9-1-0

     3.5<- - -0<-.5 Late 20s, 3-2 ammy, 6-0 vs noobs, 1 decent regional 2ND 135->125 for Brave debut, outwrestled by undef noob for DEC L, good striking aggression but nothing special tech, 1st L 3RD 125->135 for R2 GnP KO of noob, dominant grappling into R1 GnP TKO vs ex-ranked sub-specialist noob crusher on RTUFC, semi-final vs undef T5. Engaged in grappling exchanges every rnd but mostly got controlled, TDed and stuck on ground while R1, took GnP but always forced movement, more on fence R2 w/ better reversals, took hard elbows and other short strikes, not much of own O, re-engaged in wrestling late R2, immediate TDA R3, reversed but regained control, took back w/ tight B-T, good short punches, near mount then re-clinch into TD when opp scrambled, tech/gradual pass back to back/side mount, unloaded w/ hooks for TKO W, better stamina to outlast opp, 3W streak
     

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     Richard Palencia

     10-2-0

     3.5<-8<-9<-5 Mid 30s, 10-0 mostly DEC, took out 2 undef prospects on way to LFA title, rest of Ws vs noobs 2ND Bellator debut vs strong regional grappler, decent striking at range, controlled a little on fence R1, leg broke to start R2 when calf-kick got checked, 1st L 3RD Year+ off, RNCed R2 by T10 Mattos, 0-2 Bellator
     

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     Ismail Khan

     "The Volcano"  |  7-1-0

     3.5<-6<-3.5<-2<-1<- - -.5<-A4<- - - -A6 Early 20s, muscular, wrestling base, 13-1 ammy, dominated Pakistan then DEC W vs noob in IMMAF 2ND 2 more DEC Ws vs solid opps then triangled R1 by RUS elite prospect 3RD 135->125 for R1 RNC of noob in pro debut 4TH R2 GnP KO of meh regional, 2-0 5TH 4-sec KO of debuter w/ straight right for local title, 3-0 6TH DEC W vs decent BRZ regional, 4-0 7TH 80-sec A-T SUB vs JM, 5-0 8TH 125->135 for ONE debut vs promising teen/noob striker, immediate TDs R1+2, couldn't keep opp on ground but tons of body lock control esp in corner, repeated lifts/drags, few trips for constant returns, made opp carry weight but not fully, lots of knees to legs, few to body, well-timed to head esp during get ups and on ropes, took leg kicks late R1, most avoided spins and used 1 to take back R2, wore opp down by late R2, punched into TD slightly later R3, few hard GnP, reversed opp's trip from clinch, smooth back take into deep RNC on 1st try, 6-0 w/ 5 finishes 9TH DEC W vs athletic undef T1, 7-0 10TH RNCed R1 vs undef T10 Duysheev, couldn't match elite grappling, 1st L, 2-1 ONE
     

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     Andres Luna Martinetti

     14-1-0

     3.5+<- -7<-5.5<-3.5 Late 20s, 12-0 RNC specialist, crushed lots of cans in Ecuador but beat a couple prospects for regional title @125, calf slicer vs JM in UWC 2ND 135->125 for DWCS 2022 vs T10 Costa, tall w/ long reach, good evasion and D, landed decent volume of counters but not much power on strikes, got KDed R2 and ate other hard shots, good front kicks, deserved split DEC L 3RD 125->135 for UWC return vs decent regional, relatively even on feet but took a couple shots R1, pushed opp to fence, eventually got TD and landed short GnP while crushing down at fence base, quicker TD R2, passed to side, harder GnP, survived creative D'arce, patient escape, worked to side mount then violent wrench for kimura SUB 4TH Repeated early leg kicks crippled solid regional striker incl KD, few big hammers for 50-sec TKO, 7-0 FFC
     

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     Daichi Takenaka

     15-3-1

     3.5+<-3<-4.5<-1.5 Mid 30s, dominated JAP incl Shooto title then 3-3 ONE vs strong comp 2ND 1.5+ years off, Shooto return for DEC W vs good GK grinder 3RD R1 RNC vs meh regional
     

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     Vilson Ndregjoni

     "The Strong Eagle"  |  9-3-0

     3.5<-.5 Early 30s, shredded lefty, good ammy after debut L to prospect, 5-3 pro start vs good regionals, 2 RNC Ls and most Ws by DEC, local title W vs can and title-L to GK @145, 3W streak vs great regionals for 5-1 CFFC incl R3 KO of ex-DWCS for title. Missed weight in D so stripped, traded leg kicks during feeling out but took harder later from good regional, accurate in 1st blitz w/ short punches then stun w/ overhand left into lead-right KD, acrobatic scrambles to stay on top, great front headlock control, started cautious R2 but beautifully timed short right as opp rushed in for faceplant KD, vicious hammers for TKO W 2ND Missed weight even worse but 90-sec KO vs undef T4 wrestler, 4W streak
     

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     Victor Madrigal

     "Periquito"  |  13-4-0

     3.5<-10<-.5 Early 30s, started 7-0 then consistently taking on great comp for 2-3 UFC, finished 3 prospects w/ 1 future UFC and 2/3 Ls to future UFC, traded strikes w/ strong vet then turned up pressure R2, accurate and dmging boxing, grabbed turtle control and hammered away for R2 KO, BSC title-D 2ND TDed and rocked by early hooks from T20 ex-UFC Quinonez, good recovery and scrambles, wild exchanges and stunned opp late but not aggressive w/ follow ups, good choke escapes on ground, TDed early R2 but kept turning and got opp's back then locked in RNC during get-up, tight squeeze for SUB W, 2nd title-D, 3W streak 3RD DWCS 2023 vs T20 Lok Dog, leg chewed up by kicks and took some hard punches but kept pressure, mixed in 1 TDA but just brief control, never earned respect w/ striking, KOed cold by big left hook
     

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     Vince Cachero

     "The Anomaly"  |  7-4-0

     3.5<-20 Mid 30s, 6-0 start vs string of prospects but 2 Ls to future UFC in LFA incl title shot, rebound w/ R2 KO of prospect then 0-2 UFC prelims
     

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     Luan Lacerda

     12-3-0

     3.5<- -10<-9<-8 Early 30s, 9W streak w/ 8 by 6 diff SUBs mostly chokes vs strong BRZ regionals and future UFC, Shooto BRZ title, only L to world-class BJJ in 2014 2ND Showed good jab vs dangerous striker, mostly avoided heavy hooks, single leg TDs somewhat ugly but ok w/ ending on bottom bec can threaten heel hook, used it to sweep then gorgeous back take w/ fluid leg hooks, quick RNC transition w/ strong grip for R2 SUB, 2-0 LFA and 10W streak 3RD UFC debut vs T55 Staman, steady forward pressure, MT style w/ big kicks to body esp R1, struggled w/ opp's movement, speed disadv, got outboxed R2, landed more solid shots R3 and got TD, then immediate re-shot into top half, got too high trying to mount, some fence control but little dmg and couldn't match output, 28-29 DEC L 4TH Power punches vs T8.5 Blackshear, pushed to fence and TDed early but v-flexible to invert for deep kneebar, great grip and kept subtle movements to threaten but opp Ded well, went for it hard for mins and much sloppier back on feet late R1, forward pressure R2 but sloppy footwork and some overswings, gassed way too quick, rushed into TD, fluid inversion for toehold->heel-hook but eventually head exposed w/ opp sitting behind, stunned by big clean hooks, never released grip and TKOed by hammers, 0-2 UFC
     

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     Trevin Jones

     "5 Star"  |  14-11-0, 1 NC

     3.5<- -20<-30<-35<-40<-50<-35 Early 30s, lefty, huge KO power but incon, started 2-0 UFC but 1st W overturned, 2 Ls since then, choked by strong prospect then outstruck by undef T40 Basharat. Dangerous striking but not as fast or tech 2ND Outclassed by T55 Barcelos, hit by big strikes and v-hesitant to throw anything, TDed every rnd and mounted too easily, ate heavy GnP but moved just enough to survive, slightly more urgent R3 but still not enough, DEC L for 2*-3 UFC 3RD V-hesitant vs T60 Garbrandt, hit by body kicks and quick punches R1, TDed few times R2, almost no volume, hypnotized on outside, more pressure R3 bec opp just running away but still no big combos, couple big hooks stunned opp but closed space too much and got clinched, TD and 1 big diving GnP but not urgent enough, DEC L for 4L skid 4TH CW debut vs ex-UFC T3.5 GK, smooth outside movement to use reach adv, good hooks to start R1 incl left KD, couple hard hammers then stupid gilly pull vs great BJJ-BB, gave up bottom but scrambled up and fought through opp's gilly, started to struggle w/ pressure and pushed to fence late R1, got controlled most of R2, TDed often, struggled to create space for O, settled in bottom half way too long taking elbows, still not urgent R3, better TDD and reversals but terrible IQ to stay in clinches, got re-reversed, 1 huge knee on break hurt opp, few punches then awful re-clinch, allowed opp recovery and stuck on fence rest of rnd taking short punches, nearly threw away fight but enough dmg for split DEC W 5TH DEC L vs rising T7.5, too incon
     

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     Anthony Birchak

     "El Toro"  |  15-8-0

     3.5<-10 Late 30s, strong regional Ws, 2-2 1st UFC stint then 0-3 Rizin, 3 dominant R1 finishes for LFA+Combate then 0-2 2nd UFC stint finished both times, GK
     

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     Marcel Adur

     18-6-0, 1 NC

     3<- - -2.5<-7.5 Early 30s, lots of KOs of solid BRZ regionals and pretty good comp for Brave but title L, RNCed R1 by T.5 in return to regionals then crushed can 2ND 125->135 for Shooto BRZ debut, mostly dodged wild hooks from good regional finisher, countered standing guard jump w/ good slam, solid posture from guard and GnP, allowed opp to get angles for subs but good D, accurate punches and kicks late R1 then perfect timed knee for KO 3RD R1 gilly SUB of promising regional, 3W streak
     

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     Luke Shanks

     "The Apocalypse"  |  10-4-0

     3<- -10<-7.5<-9.5<-8 Late 20s, missed weight @125, powerful counters but struggled w/ range, left neck out for gilly on TD for R3 L in CW title shot 2ND Missed weight again but huge R1 KO of Creasey in rematch, should be champ if he could get weight right 3RD 125->135 after weight struggles but small, heavy punches vs T1 GK, good sub D and top control, took positions well in scramble, snuck in arm while taking back for R1 RNC 4TH Aggressive early exchanges w/ undef T4, willing to get hit to land, got TDed R1 and back taken, some good escape attempts but a step behind, barely escaped two good RNCs, got TDed R2 but nearly got HE-gilly, no chance once opp got free and KOed w/ GnP from back mount, 6-3 CW
     

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     Goga Shamatava

     21-11-0

     3<-2- -1.5<-10<-15 Early 30s, tons of finishes on RUS regionals then 2-5 ACA/B run vs tough comp, got DEC Ws @135 vs good noob for OFC and BRZ prospect for AMC then DEC W vs T20 Gomes in ACA return. Repeated TDs and hard GnP, stands/crouches to generate leverage, TDed R1 but used sweep and did more dmg 2ND Dominated from start in rematch vs T15 Silva, KDed repeatedly and ate lots of dmg, crazy toughness to survive/keep pushing but leg crippled R3, KOed while rushing forward, 3-6 total ACA/B 3RD TDed repeatedly by T.5 GK, tried lots of gillys but couldn't maintain threat when put on ground, only 1 used for sweep, couple nice scrambles w/ leg-lock threats, athletic get-ups but got returned, tried own TDs R2 but got reversed, solid elbows from bottom guard but took hard shots, DEC L, 3-7 ACA/B 4TH 125->135 for ACAYE drop vs good noob-crusher, TDed early R1 but v-active off bottom esp w/ elbows, good frames to control head and attack triangles, took some GnP when opp got angles but great hips to prevent full passes, aggressive striking to end rnd, traded shots early R2 and TDed briefly but up faster, got own TD and some shots from top half, pressured opp more R2, landed sharp jabs and stun w/ overhand right, maintianed pressure and ripped hook combos + knee to liver, 1 final left hook KD then GnP targeting liver for TKO 5TH R2 RNC vs young ex-ranked finisher 6TH Full ACA return vs T.5 grappling prospect, DEC W, 3W streak
     

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     Isa Magomedov

     10-0-0

     3 10-0 all R1/2 finishes, good noob and promising regional but rest debuters
     

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     Nicholas Hwende

     7-1-0

     3<-2<- -5<-.5 Late 20s, solid ammy, 4-0 pro all EFCSA, 7W streak total and 6/8 Ws by finish, most recent R3 KO of ex-prospect BRZ for interim title 2ND 25-min DEC W vs T1.5 vet for title, 5-0 3RD R1 injury TKO vs s-n meh regional, dominant title-D but easy opp 4TH Brave debut vs T45 Alkhasov, kept range early w/ fast kicks, exploded back to feet when TDed repeatedly R1, solid shots in lots of clinches esp knees but less clean dmg, slower getting up each rnd but still v-active, never got stuck, no sub threats and back taken R2+3 but good escape R2 and tech RNC D R3, 27-30 DEC L but showed promise everywhere 5TH DEC W vs rusty but v-promising undef noob grappler, 1-1 Brave
     

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     Colby Thicknesse

     "Slickness"  |  4-0-0

     3 Mid 20s, 8-1 ammy vs ok comp incl 3-0 IMMAF w/ 2020 Oceania title @145, 4-0 pro w/ 3 DECs incl vs undef noob in 2nd fight, DEC W vs good regional most recent, 9W streak
     

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     Askar Askar

     "Ak-47"  |  14-4-0

     3<-5.5<-3.5<-15<- -10<-25 Late 20s, good ammy, strong wrestler, usually Ws by DEC or GnP vs good regional comp, was gonna s-n for UFC but medical problems, beat up by Wetzell for R2 KO L, bounced back w/ close DEC W vs good prospect 2ND DEC W vs exp T4, well-rounded striking and wrestling 3RD Great popping jab to set up all other strikes, high-volume combos but leaves gaps in D, no leg kick D and took hard ones, got KDed R3 by tough T1.5 GK and nearly gillyed but good tech to survive, lots of short punches from top control and much more active/accurate but close split DEC L 4TH Great jab and lead hook w/ left hand, nothing full power but tons of volume and long combos w/ cuffing right hooks, couple elbows, some leg kicks, good TDD using fence to stuff T3.5 wrestler, KD late R1 w/ good hook then big GnP but ran out of time, methodically broke opp R2 w/ constant pressure and output, chased around cage landing shots for standing TKO W, 5-2 LFA 5TH Regional title shot vs undef T25 grappler Bashi, outclassed then subbed R2 by short choke, becoming GK
     

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     Marcos Aurélio

     "Peruano"  |  5-0-0

     3 Athletic teen, 4-0 ammy vs noobs + boxing/KB Ws, 5-0 pro in 9 months w/ 2KOs+2SUBs vs noobs, 1 promising, cans, most recent R1 KO vs T.5
     

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     Jordan Espinosa

     "The Gamer"  |  15-10-0, 1 NC

     3<-40<-50 Mid 30s, tons of regional finishes esp D'Arce but incon, SUB in 2017 DWCS then KO in 2018 DWCS to earn contract, 2-4 UFC @125 w/ DEC W vs tough vets and Ls to great comp, choked twice 2ND Upset by unranked vet, RNCed R2 in Combate debut, 3L skid
     

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     Edson Lourenço

     13-6-0

     2.5<-1.5<-.5<-3<-.5 Mid 30s, well-rounded, 3W SUB streak on BRZ regionals incl multiple prospects, 1 v-good, but incon bec good comp 2ND Had back control most of R1 and some of R2, threatened tons of RNCs but couldn't finish T.5 noob and didn't do much dmg, got worn out and outgrappled for high-pace DEC L 3RD Traded jabs and clinch positions w/ T1 prospect then well-timed TD and quick move to side control+strong shoulder pressure for R1 Von Preaux SUB, great rebound and 1-1 JF 4TH RCC debut vs undef T.5, held center and tried to counter but mostly took quick kicks from opp, early TDs R2, took back couple times and threatened RNCs, small GnP to side of head to open up neck, opp broke deep chokes but kept trying and got SUB late R2
     

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     Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu

     8-2-0

     2.5<-5 Early 20s, athletic, 3-0 start incl DEC vs undef noob, only L by late R3 KO vs prospect, 5W streak since. R1 RND and DEC vs noobs, R1 RNC vs regional, R3 triangle vs promising regional for 4-1 Octagon w/ title. 135->140 for ONE debut vs T1.5 wrestler, TDed hard early but immediate kneebar threat to take top, took control w/ high pace-wrestling, easier TDs each rnd esp 1-legs, squats low and keeps powerful base underneath, flowed well on top to negate kimuras, jumped to side to cancel bad gilly pulls early R2+3, opp tired by R2 and flat on back all R3, sharp knees to head from clinch R1, beautiful drop to 2-leg through choke, solid elbows and knees to head from side esp R3, lots of R2 in half w/ consistent GnP, big hooks and hammers from late posture but didn’t posture again until late R3, hard left hooks until opp re-guarded, dominant DEC W, good stamina 2ND 140->135, KOed R2 by GnP vs undef T10 wrestler Nazruloev
     

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     Zebenzui Ruiz

     "Nino Roca"  |  11-3-0

     2.5<-1<-.5 Early 30s finisher w/ MT base and lots of good Ws incl 3W streak vs strong regionals, 2 Ls to good regionals and 1 to meh 2ND 145->135 for PFL showcase vs undef T.5, aggressive striking early and landed good shots then surprise TD and decent GnP, got swept late R1 and lots of cage-exchanges R2+3, more output R2 but tired R3, held on for DEC W, 4W streak
     

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     Alvaro Ucendo

     5-0-0

     2.5 Early 30s, athletic, strong ammy w/ tons of exp but mostly vs noobs until 2nd-place IMMAF 2019 Euros, 5-0 pro w/ 3DEC vs noobs+cans, most recent DEC W vs T.5 noob
     

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     Quang Le

     "Bang"  |  8-0-0

     2.5<-2<- -.5 Early 30s, solid ammy, 5-0 pro incl 4-0 LFA vs noobs, a can, and regional wrestler. Controlled on cage R1 and start of R2, good elbows to side of head, took back during reversal and couple near RNCs but couldn't get grip, good transition to triangle in scramble then used it to sweep back on top, solid jab and couple straight rights but rarely in space to strike, controlled early R3 but own TD after breaking free, good posture/control from top half w/ short elbows, couple nice knees to ribs, took back v-late and got tap from weak squeeze bec opp gassed 2ND Split DEC W vs regional can-crusher, 6-0 3RD 135->140 vs rusty but promising sub-specialist, 65-sec head kick into punches KO, 7-0 + 6-0 LFA 4TH 140->135 vs quality striker, R1 left hook KO but slightly early stoppage, 8-0
     

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     Rany Saadeh

     "Prince"  |  13-4-0

     2.5+<-4.5<-2.5 Early 30s, lots of quality EURO Ws, mostly by DEC, smashed on fence by vet wrestler, always looked for ways to dmg but never had good position, split DEC L. Other 3 Ls by sub and may be vulnerable there 2ND 2 years off, R2 RNC vs quality sub-specialist, 2-1 UAE
     

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     Adam Bramhald

     "Samurai"  |  13-2-0

     2.5<- - - -.5 Early 30s, 10W streak w all sorts of finishes, usually early, vs noobs, cans, and meh vets. Both Ls early in career to future prospects 2ND 1.5+ years off, DEC W vs good BRZ regional for title D, 11W streak
     

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     Vinicius Alves

     "Vini Boy"  |  7-1-0

     2.5<-9<-3.5 Early 30s, 6-0 w/ 4 diff SUBs incl 3 R1 vs ok noobs and regional, 1st KO vs promising regional. Fast leg kicks and jabs early, great timing to counter opp's strikes and forward movement, v-tight guard blocked most shots, pushed to fence R1+2 bec striking adv but great body-lock throws, nearly got mount R1, ? gilly pull then great transition to triangle and scramble back up, didn't let opp settle on top, finished rnd w/ hard elbows from half and side after another throw, same throw w/ back to fence R2 and vicious elbows from mount, again pulled gilly but got up quick/ recognized sub wasn't there, got wild/reckless w/ hooks and ate more counters but landed power shots, KD w/ explosive flying knee into hammers, well-rounded and dynamic 2ND Traded strikes early R1+2 vs promising regional, TDed R1 but good posture control and sub threats to prevent dmg, explosive sweep then broke opp down w/ elbows and short left straights + hammers, good passes and got mount late, better TDD R2 but controlled on fence, tech trip TD w/ back on fence, flurry of GnP and good mat return, moved quickly to back, locked B-T and worked arm under chin for fast RNC, 7-0 3RD JF title shot vs athletic undef T3.5, KOed in 55-sec by body kick into GnP
     

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     Johnny Munoz Jr.

     "Kid Kvenbo"  |  12-4-0

     2.5<-7.5<- -15<-20<-8 Early 30s, 3-0 ammy all finishes then 10-0 pro w/ 8 finishes all w/ KOTC incl BW title, DEC L @145 in UFC debut then R2 RNC of Simmons back @135 2ND Destroyed by uppercut from T40 Gravely while shooting TD, quick KO L, 1-2 UFC 3RD Good movement and striking off back foot esp kicks R1 vs T3.5 pressure fighter, dodged almost everything opp threw, more scoring early R2, TDD on fence, got own TDs R3 and some control, clean DEC W for 2-2 UFC 4TH Weird strat vs faster T40 Santos, closed space to try throws but pulled guard when didn't work, good triangle try early R1 and decent gilly R3 but mostly stuck in bottom guard taking short GnP, controlled posture but struggled isolating arms, weaker in grappling exchanges and got thrown around, opp lost point for 2 heavy cup shots, did little dmg, 27-29 DEC L, 2-3 UFC 5TH Outstruck by T8, took leg kicks and more/harder punches, wobbled to start R2, used good overhand R1 to get deep on TDA, fence control w/ small shots into TD and back take, good RNC tries, started pulling guard off failed 2-legs R2/3, allowed opp to smother, good armbar try R2 and desperate calf-slicer late R3 but not enough, outscored for 28-29 DEC L
     

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     Peter Caballero

     "El Vaquero"  |  14-6-0

     2.5<-2<- - -4.5 Mid 30s, good ammy and longtime Fury GK w/ 5 diff chokes, some rare, and 6 DEC W, some bad Ls earlier in career, also 1-2 boxing. R2 RNC vs promising regional, good early kicks incl crescent vs smaller T20 Shelton, got TDs every rnd and controlled back R2 and esp R3 after opp showed faster hands, active w/ small strikes and hunting RNC, DEC W for huge upset 2ND Absorbed early strikes each rnd then quick TDs of solid/durable regional, nice trips and body-lock throws at fence, fast passes to half then quick shifts to back, hunted lots of RNCs and mixed short strikes esp nice R1 elbows, fluid grappler, DEC W for 3W streak 3RD S-n vs ok regional grappler, had cleaner striking but chose to cage grind, few short knees but minimal dmg on fence, got TD R1 and some top control, same R2 but got reversed and back taken, barely fought off RNCs, some more control R3 but nearly gillyed, split DEC W, 4W streak 4TH Fury title shot vs athletic regional, landed some solid shots early but much slower when opp got timing, started to get picked apart so went cage wrestling late R1, started taking more combos R2 then KOed cold by straight left 5TH Good rebound vs T.5 wrestling GK, retreated w/ solid counter jabs R1 but took few power shots, TD and near back take R1 but opp escaped in crazy scrambles, good reactions to never end on bottom, more accurate R2+3, mixed in few kicks from outside, TD into back take late R2, earlier 1-leg TD R3 but ref stood up from smothering top half, re-TD w/ 2-leg, worked to standing back take sooner, good B-T to stay attached through roll, tried RNCs but never close, 29-28 DEC W, 9-2 Fury
     

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     Xavier Alaoui

     "The Breadman"  |  14-5-0

     2.5<-7.5<- -7<-10 Early 30s, talented grappler esp leglocks but mostly DEC vs better opps, beat couple prospects for UAE title but outstruck by Lok Dog in 1st D for R2 KO L 2ND Movement, low output w/ mostly accurate jab vs exp BRZ vet, ate some shots R2 but great counter punch for KO + UAE Arabia title 3RD Good angles, accurate straight jabs then 1-2s, avoided power shots from solid regional, good balance on TDA and wrestling to escape cage, put power in right hooks late R1 and hurt opp, grabbed gilly off TDA and got quick tap from bottom half for R1 SUB, 4-1 UAE 4TH Sharp counter striking esp lead hooks incl early R1 flash KD vs good regional finisher, landed well-timed punches and leg kicks throughout rnd, great whizzed to deny late TDA, hard flurry early R2 as opp pressured more but on back foot most of rnd, avoided major dmg, tried spins but never landed, 2nd flash KD R3 w/ overhand right but opp recovered well, tried to follow up but clinched, TDed after escaping, stuck on back rest of rnd, prevented dmg but little get-up urgency, v-close split DEC L, landed bigger shots but less volume and too passive R3, got away from leg kicks after early success
     

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     Ayk Kazaryan

     "Arm"  |  14-4-0

     2.5<-2<-2.5<-2<- -4<-2.5<-5.5<-4<-3.5 Early 30s, controlling wrestler who rides out DECs vs quality RUS regionals, KOed in OFC title shot, bounced back by smothering undef T4 for DEC W 2ND TDed and back taken early by T1 but calm escapes/reversal, good posture for hard GnP from guard and maintained top control, most of fight on top for DEC W in ACA debut 3RD Tried to counter T8 GK but mostly missing early, few kicks, some hard shots early R3 but took bigger, got reversed in clinch engages despite good timing, mounted R2+3, good scramble R2 and smooth transitions to escape subs and end on top but couldn't control, back taken R3 and nearly RNCed+took big GnP, DEC L for 1-1 ACA 4TH Evasion and jabs vs promising regional, kick caught, TDed and took GnP, good 1-leg wrestle up but controlled on fence, back taken but nearly shook opp to side and turned into top guard, KD early R2 w/ clean spin back kick, passed to strong top half, took back when opp went to knees then locked RNC for SUB W, 2-1 ACA 5TH Split DEC L vs T20 grinder Kalamov 6TH R1 body punch KO vs slumping T1 BRZ GK, 3-2 ACA
     

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     Gabriel Silva

     "Gambit"  |  10-3-0

     2.5<-2<- -15 Late 20s, 8-0 vs good regionals incl LFA and FEN cameos then 0-2 UFC @135, both by DEC to great opps 2ND Returned to LFA @145 after 2+ years off, DEC W vs strong regional, constant pressure and dynamic mix of grappling+striking, nasty elbows in close and good dmg during transitions, great stamina to keep pace for 15 min 3RD High pace vs another strong regional, good clinch striking esp couple big knees early then switch to grappling bec couldn't finish opp, got hurt to body R2 and slowed down significantly, fence control R3 but gassed and little dmg so DEC L, 2-1 LFA 4TH Year+ off, DEC W vs good regional
     

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     Jesus Herreras

     6-0-0

     2.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, sanda base, 3-0 ammy vs noobs, 4-0 pro all FFC in a year vs good noobs, 3 KOs in 1-2 mins, most recent showed good striking w/ hard front and calf kicks vs wrestler, thudding 1-2s w/ fast hands, didn't move head enough but hurt opp early, grabbed gilly off ugly TDA and pulled guard + arched back for 50-sec SUB W 2ND 6 weeks later, R2 KO of s-n decent noob, 5-0 w/ 8W streak 3RD R2 punch KO vs v-promising undef noob, 6-0 + 9W streak
     

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     Aidan Stephen

     "The Phenomenal"  |  10-4-0

     2.5<- -2<-5 Early 30s, quality GK for CW, beat some prospects and good regionals but incon 2ND 2+ years off, DEC W vs good regional, 6-3 CW
     

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     Kamil Szkaradek

     5-1-0

     2.5<-8<-3.5<-2.5<-1<-.5<-10A<-5A Mid 20s, short and shredded, ADCC purple-belt champ, 11-2 ammy incl 10W streak mostly DEC, R1 KO in pro debut but untested 2ND DEC W vs T10A debuter, 2-0 3RD KSW debut vs taller regional striker, clinches at every opportunity and drives to fence, solid knees to body, not v-comfortable striking, got mount R1 but couldn't do much dmg, control from guard/half, tired quicker than opp and took some hard shots R2 but more control, great timing to engage as opp moved forward to strike, safe R3 w/ back take, short shots, RNC attempts for DEC W, 3-0 4TH 135->140 vs s-n noob, rushed into clinch then TD into top half and mount, some short GNP then took back in transition for quick RNC SUB W, 4-0, 14W streak 5TH 140->135 vs incon T.5, DEC W, 5-0 + 3-0 KSW 6TH KOed R2 by undef T3, 1st L
     

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     Irwin Rivera

     "The Beast"  |  11-6-0

     2.5<-20<- -15 Mid 30s, mostly lefty, lots of KOs vs good regionals incl Titan title-D vs Sabatello, 1-2 UFC then cut after murder charge. Got cleared then R2 KO of decent regional w/ body kick in EFC debut 2ND 135->140 vs great regional for Gamebred debut, used jab effectively and repeatedly, mixed to body, aggressive forward pressure, hard hooks to take adv of opp's low hands, walked through counters, TDs R2+3 incl big lifts, mixed in few kicks but mostly hands, understands value of repeated touches in bare-knuckle, clear DEC W 3RD 140->135 vs T3.5 ex-UFC, forward pressure but picked apart at range esp by teeps to body, took round kicks and teeps to other lvls, little output R1, TDed on blitz forward, avoided dmg but controlled, better timing R2 on few straights but still missed big shots, caught by hooks early R3, TDed repeatedly, good scrambles up incl explosive roll-free, threatened bad gilly but held too long, allowed pass, turned up pressure late but countered by longer opp, couldn't get range on power shots, 27-30 DEC L
     

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     Antun Račić

     "Killer"  |  27-11-1

     2.5+<- -10 Early 30s, short grappler w/ 35+ fights, tons of regional finishes esp chokes but Ls to best opps, started 6-0 KSW all DEC incl title+D then 2L skid vs top prospects, rebound w/ DEC W vs T.5 BRZ prospect on regionals 2ND DEC L vs T2.5 wrestler, smothered on cage then ground R1, most of R2 base of fence, had fence control R3 but reversed after few mins and TDed, took small GnP, on D most of fight, 6-3 KSW 3RD Oktagon debut vs dangerous BRZ noob-crusher, R1 TKO W when opp hurt toes grabbing fence
     

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     Saimon Oliveira

     18-5-0

     2<-5<-10<-6.5 Early 30s, tons of chokes esp gilly vs meh BRZ regionals, not many prospects, unexciting DEC W w/ grappling in DWS but surprise signing, dominated by T35 wrestler Gravely in debut who was able to escape repeated gilly attempts, doesn't work as easily at highest lvl 2ND Couple good early leg kicks vs T20 Marcos but got wild w/ striking quickly, spammed spins esp breaking off clinch but predictable and wasted energy, long-range low TDAs w/o setup stuffed, decent cage control but few strikes, got hurt to body R2, too much time running away, turns back to opp, KOed by flurry, 0-2 UFC
     

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     Vadim Kadyrov

     11-1-0, 1 NC

     2<- -1.5 Late 20s, 9W streak after only L, mostly crushed cans but couple good noobs, good wrestler, 2-0 ACAYE, showed gilly early to stop TDA then got quick SUB when he jumped gilly R3 2ND 10W streak and 3-0 ACAYE w/ R2 GnP KO of dangerous regional finisher
     

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     Renat Ondar

     "Bulldozer"  |  12-4-0

     2+<- -.5 Late 20s, 1-2 pro start but lots of Ws since, mostly DEC incl prospect and 2Ws vs future-UFC contender Song in China, 20-sec KO of T.5 for 4W streak 2ND Surprise EFC title shot vs undef T25 Khavalov, forward pressure and good overhand rights esp R1, tried 1-legs but stuffed, struggled w/ opp's jab speed and movement R2 and some R5, got repeatedly clinched and controlled on fence or in space R3+4 and hurt by knees to body, also took some kicks, aggressive late but couldn't find range enough, 25-min DEC L, 3-1 EFC 3RD ACA debut vs slumping T2.5 BRZ, walked through calf kicks to land laser jabs and hard straight rights, 1st 1-2 blocked then landed 2nd clean on fence for KO 4TH Split DEC W vs slumping ex-ranked grappler, 2-0 ACA
     

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     Dmitriy Yatsko

     "Blood Hunter"  |  4-0-0

     2 Mid 20s, 4-0 w/ 3 DEC incl 5-0 noob and good record can-crusher in UKR
     

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     Jan Ciepłowski

     6-0-0

     2<-1 Athletic, meh ammy, 5-0 pro vs noobs then DEC W vs quality ex-prospect 2ND FEN debut, DEC W vs promising regional, 6-0
     

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     Gocha Shainidze

     5-0-0

     2<-.5 Early 20s, tall and skinny, 4-0 w/ 3 R1 finishes and 1 ammy W, vs noobs until decent regional most recent, good in-out footwork but few strikes, timed TD well, sat weight down at fence base and kept landing short shots to force move, gradually worked to back and got leg hooks, mostly hard GnP, good at finding open shots, kept trying to sneak in RNCs and got it mid rnd for SUB W 2ND R1 GnP KO of promising noob crusher in title shot, 5-0 all GFC
     

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     Igor Zhirkov

     "Golden Tiger"  |  14-7-0

     2<-.5<-7.5<- -10<- -15 Early 30s, solid regional incl Brave W vs debuter and 2-0 RCC vs good opps but 0-2 AMC, most Ws by DEC, 2-2 ACA after "tapping" while giving dumb thumbs up, had mostly controlled T10 Shakhbulatov w/ grappling but ate some big shots on feet, lots of cage grinding 2ND Fast boxing from outside, ate some kicks but avoided power punches from T1.5 GK, great reversal of quality TDA and good TDD later, strong guard posture for GnP leverage, threatened by huge range of tight subs but composed/smooth escapes, DEC W, 3-2 ACA 3RD Tighter punches than T25 wrestler Musakaev, good R1 TD, trip returns when opp got up, little GnP, another TD and control R2 but got TDed after opp scrambled up and took more dmg, TDed immediately R3, gave back getting up, survived couple tight RNCs, got to feet late, good attempt at KO but got controlled for DEC L 4TH Nice lead hooks and jabs vs slumping regional, couple straight rights to body, stunned by hook so grabbed 1-leg and elevated, ran opp across cage but hurt self on shin running into fence, caught in gilly getting up and slept for 2-min SUB L, 3-4 ACA w/ 4/5 Ls 5TH DEC W vs T3 grappling prospect, still solid GK
     

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     Abubakar Khasiev

     6-1-0

     2<-.5 Mid 20s Chech, lefty, all 5Ws by KO w/ 3 R1 + 2 R2 vs noob incl 2 undef, uses diff weapons, 4-1 ACAYE w/ only L by DEC to undef wrestling prospect. Light on feet, plays w/ lead hand, 30-sec KO of promising undef noob w/ snapping lead right hook 2ND Year off, 125->135 for s-n EURO debut + local title shot vs promising regional, R1 KO w/ knees+punches, 3W streak
     

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     Myktybek Oskonbaev

     "Myky"  |  16-6-0

     2<-1.5<- - -.5<-1.5 Mid 20s, good regional start, KOs of noobs but 1 L to JM, incon stretch w/ 3 DEC Ls to regionals but DEC W vs good regional then R2 RNC SUB of undef T8. Most recent R2 KO of T3 for MMAS title, landed few strikes but was getting outstruck, timed R1 TD well and controlled positions, more aggressive passing after R2 TD and mounted while securing A-T on fence, turned opp to ground and got SUB, 2 straight big upsets 2ND Year off, OFC debut + title shot vs undef T10 Aliev, dominated early but started to come back until caught by knee for R3 KO L 3RD 135->145 for 1-night tourney, R1 back mount GnP KO vs debuter, 12-min DEC W vs noob, R1 armbar SUB vs undef GnP specialist 4TH 145->135 2 months later for interim OFC title shot, 25-min DEC W vs strong regional striker, 4W streak
     

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     Michele Martignoni

     "The Italian Thunder"  |  9-2-0, 2 NC

     2<-1.5<-4 Late 20s, solid ammy, 2016 IMMAF EUROs runner-up, started 6-0 w/ 5 finishes incl 6-sed head kick KO of promising noob on Bellator prelim, DEC W in CW debut, RNCed late R3 by Fletcher for only L, rebound w/ DEC W vs GK. High pace all 25-min of title shot vs T10 Wooding, couldn't match strike speed R1 and took big shots, KDed R2 but moved enough on ground to survive, TD late R2 and postured for big GnP, controlled rest of fight w/ lots of TDs and forward pressure on feet, repeatedly landed big right hands, strong control from half but GnP not as dmging later rnds, gritty and wild title DEC W, 3-1 CW, has gaps in D 2ND 135->125 for title shot vs streaking smaller T9 vet, consistent forward pressure but never figure out opp's movement/range, struggled w/ speed and feints, caught by lots of jabs and short right hooks, landed best shots R2 w/ few big overhands into flurries, decent jab but less volume, didn't move head enough, not many kicks or changes in strat, slowed faster than opp, more aggression R4+5 but mostly hitting air and taking counters, controlled some in clinch but not for long, good scrambles up when TDed R5 and after own desperate TDA reversed, 46-49 DEC L 3RD 125->135, R1 punch KO of ex-prospect, 4-2 CW
     

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     Amari Sengsavanh

     6-0-0

     2<- - -1 Mid 20s wrestler, 4-0 ammy 2KO+2SUBs vs noobs, all R1 incl 2 <1min, 3-0 pro w/ DEC vs noob and s-n can, s-n LFA debut vs promising undef noob, mixes straight rights and lead left hooks, can start combos w/ either, R1 KD w/ left, slowly postured and dropped some hard GnP, rolled through heel hook into mount then great armbar transition when swept, stunned opp w/ couple rights R2 then KO w/ left hook, added some extra heavy GnP 2ND R2 A-T SUB vs can, 4-0 + 8W streak 3RD 6 weeks later, 135->145 vs can, 30-sec KO 4TH 2 months later, 145->135 for local title vs solid regional, 90-sec KO, 6-0 + 10W streak
     

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     Youssouf Binate

     5-0-0

     2+ Mid 20s, slim and v-tall, M-T base, 4-0 all R1 finishes in 7 months vs noobs for Ares. 30-sec KO w/ knee into GnP vs debuter, gilly SUB vs can, leg kick KO vs good noob, hard leg kicks and fast hands for varied counters while fading back vs aggressive good noob. Caught opp w/ couple knees to body then loose whipping combo at fence for 35-sec KO, every strike w/ great tech 2ND 145->135 vs good noob, wore opp down for TKO w/ knees and punches late R3, 5-0
     

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     Jose Ferreira

     "Tiro Loco"  |  11-1-0, 1 NC

     2<-30<-6.5<-4.5<-2.5<-2<-1.5 Mid 20s, 8-0 w/ 6 finishes, 3 Anacondas, 2 RNC, 1 GnP vs good noobs in Chile, not huge but athletic. Won titles @145 and @155 for local show, LW title-D vs s-n can. Early powerful TD, good weight shifts in side control, nasty knees to body and good use of elbows, heavy punches from quick crucifix, snatched anaconda v-quick during transition for R1 SUB 2ND DEC W vs promising noob in Combate debut, 9-0 3RD R1 KO of good regional, 2-0 Combate and 10-0 4TH 155->145 vs T10 ex-UFC Bravo, aggressive w/ lots of lead hooks but can get loopy/lazy, pushed pace more each rnd, stunned opp w/ early overhand right but couldn't get full control from TD, volume + power on feet, TDed R1 but reversal late and huge GnP, TDs R2+3, easier passes each time and increased power on GnP, shut down sub set-ups from top guard, back take R2 and smart switch to top when RNC not there, massive elbows R3 to allow side mount and big punches to side of head, TKO W, 11-0 5TH 145->135 vs ex-UFC great GK, pressured opp w/ sharp boxing but paused by short hook, KDed by snappy head kick and finished by GnP for R1 KO, 1st L, 3-1 Combate
     

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     Omar Arteaga

     "Codigo 50"  |  11-1-0

     2<-1<-.5<-2<- -1<-.5 Mid 20s, athletic, sanda base, 6-1 ammy, 6-0 pro w/ 5 R1 KOs vs noobs and a can in 14 months, wild swings w/ power but little tech or D 2ND Some stance switches esp early R1 vs good regional, choppy hooks w/ both hands and few straights, drops head moving forward, pressure early but faded fast, started to get hurt by punches to body, traded good clinch knees and tried some flying, wrestling late R1 to slow pressure, TDAs sooner each rnd, good 2-legs into top guard R2, stood up to pass and landed GnP while opp threatened heel, got mount->back but sloppy w/ leg hooks and fell off after few shots, better back take R3 into B-T, threatened RNCs and landed dmg w/ diff strikes while shifting btwn positions for TKO W, 7-0 + 4-0 SFH 3RD 135->145 vs bad can, took few leg kicks then easily tripped wildly off-balance opp, few elbows+hammers from side then mount, easy transition to armbar for 1-min SUB W, 8-0 4TH 145->135 6 weeks later vs good s-n regional, lots of feints but not much volume, slowly chewed up lead leg, some sharp straight rights but rarely threw combos, TDed R1 and controlled some on back but active enough to prevent dmg and gradually work up, clear speed+tech advs on feet but rarely pressured hard, pushed to fence R2 but much better TDD and reversed throw, strong posture for big shots from back mount but not enough consistently landing clean for finish, huge flurry to end R2 incl couple elbows but waited too long, compromised opp's movement by R3 but still didn't pressure on feet enough, glancing knee into hook combo but got grabbed, worked free of clinch, another big knee for KD as opp entered then stood over back turtle w/ winging hooks for TKO W, 9-0 5TH 2 months later, split DEC L vs promising debut-crusher for interim SFH title, 1st L 6TH DEC W vs T.5, good rebound for 7-1 SFH 7TH 135->140, DEC W vs undef T.5 for catchweight title
     

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     Balgyn Jenisuly

     16-5-0

     2+ Late 20s, athletic + well-rounded, 4-3 start then 10-in-11 Ws w/ 6SUBs+3KOs vs debuters, bad noobs, can, JM, undef noob, only L to great regional. RTUFC vs T20 Kamikubo, R1 KD w/ uppercuts into knees then hard GnP elbows but couldn't get finish, got wrestled for rest of fight and nearly subbed by kimura, took some GnP but not big dmg, kept throwing hard on feet, split DEC L. UAE debut vs T7.5 ex-champ, flash KDed by hook to start R1, overhand early R3, and rocked by hook combo early R2 but recovered well, took leg kicks R1, avoided spins but couldn't find striking range/timing, late TDA stuffed, increased pressure and volume R2 and landed more but slightly less power, got clinch after KDed R3 and stabilized on fence, good knees to body, TD in space and stayed on top most of rnd w/ short GnP, split DEC W could have gone either way, well-rounded but not elite 2ND DEC W vs s-n exp can
     

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     Mana Martinez

     "Manaboi"  |  10-5-0

     2<-10<- - -20<-15<-8<-1.5 Late 20s, lots of striking background esp karate and incredible power for 135, mixes well to body, KOed lots of prospects on US regional incl future UFC, Fury title+3Ds, 30-sec KO of future-UFC for UFC shot. Tough split DEC W vs Cannetti in debut, dominated R1/2 by T40 Lawrence, KDed and TDed repeatedly, showed great heart to get own KDs R3 but couldn't quite get finish, DEC L 2ND Fast feet and constant stance switches, lots of head movement but maybe excessive, great body work esp kicks w/ lots of teeps and couple hard roundhouses, sharp calf kicks, volume combos, hurt T5 Davis R1 but not aggressive, played around, was on back foot R2 until late KD w/ big spin backfist and huge GnP, looked tired R3 and ate dmg, split DEC W for 2-1 UFC 3RD Leg chewed up, outstruck and outgrappled by undef T20 Saaiman, good heart to fight through heavy cup-shots and other dmg but not as fast or clean, took more dmg each rnd incl GnP, DEC L, 2-2 UFC 4TH Fury return vs great/streaking KO artist, chopping calf kicks, couple superman punches off fence, dropped guard slightly while retreating and caught by big rights incl KDed, couple mins taking GnP, lots of inversions to try to get guard and used legs+arms to occupy space but eventually turtled and took too much dmg, TKO L
     

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     Ray Rodriguez

     "The Judge"  |  16-8-0

     2<-20 Mid 30s, 4-0 ammy, incon career start but good streak of regional Ws, KOed R3 DWCS 2019 by future UFC, signed after crushing a can, 0-2 UFC choked both times
     

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     Sung Hoon Woo

     "Dynamic"  |  10-4-0

     2<-3.5<-.5<-1.5<-.5 Early 30s, bad career start but 7W streak w/ 6 KOs vs weak comp in Korea, 1 decent regional, powerful hands 2ND Proved power w/ 18-sec KO of T3.5 MT guy in ONE debut, timed right hand beautifully in exchange then accurate follow-ups 3RD Crisp leg kicks inside and outside but TDed and controlled on ground by unranked noob w/ elite BJJ, good SUB D and showed better TDD in R3 but on D most of fight, DEC L & 1-1 ONE 4TH Huge upset of T15 Wakamatsu, was taking lots of precise strikes but pressed forward w/ big hooks, landed a couple then GnP as opp stumbled, chased opp across cage throwing bombs, got mount and back mount and landed huge GnP for eventual KO, 2-1 ONE 5TH Pushed to fence early vs T2.5, took few shots but eventual reversal, step behind early and KDed by big hook, kept moving to avoid worst dmg but took GnP, maintained pace better R2 and got TDs, back takes late R1 and earlier R2, good leg hooks and B-T switches, solid tech on RNC tries but couldn't beat opp's hands, landed slightly less volume R3 then pressured by late flurry, took clean shots, split DEC L
     

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     Dastan Amangeldy

     7-1-0

     2<- - -.5 Late 20s, 7-4 ammy vs tough IMMAF comp, 5-0 pro w/ finishes of noobs and DEC vs good noobs then R2 RNC of low T.5. Took back both rnds after TDs, tried RNCs and some GnP, controlled fight and worked for finish R2 2ND Tourney final vs T9.5 prospect, wrestling adv for cage control and TDs, exchanged strikes on feet and briefly stunned opp R1, had more control R2 but took some shots on feet and much less GnP than when opp reversed late in rnd, got KDed R3 by well-timed jab, more TDs and control, threatened A-T then transitioned to back, tried RNCs but opp escaped, again little dmg and took GnP in shorter time for DEC L 3RD R2 gilly SUB vs s-n regional 4TH Title shot vs streaking T1.5, R3 GnP KO, 7-1 all Naiza
     

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     Juan Díaz

     "Pegajoso"  |  12-1-1

     2<-1.5<-1 Mid 20s, pressure grappler, 7-0-1 start w/ draw in 3rd fight vs regional, R2 KO of promising noob and DEC W vs smaller ex-UFC, 1-1 FFC w/ only L by DEC in title shot vs great prospect. DEC W vs GK in UWC debut for rebound then used wrestling to grind out T2.5 striker for DEC W in Lux debut. Stayed at range exchanging jabs w/ promising KO artist, disengaged quick when 2 TDAs stuffed, grabbed clinch after dodge late R1, v-fast standing back take while locking RNC, forced opp to knees, v-tight squeeze for last-sec SUB W, 3W streak 2ND Title shot vs quality regional, 25-min DEC W, 3-0 LUX 3RD 135->140 vs s-n quality regional, DEC W, 5W streak
     

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     Gilberto Dias

     "Cangaceiro"  |  28-7-2

     2<- -4.5<- -4 Early 40s w/ tons of exp and lots of good regional Ws but some Ls along way, mostly DEC or RNC, most recent split DEC W vs undef noob 2ND 1.5+ years off, SFT debut vs good GK, reversed in initial clinch but beautiful trip straight to mount then took back in scramble, control and RNC attempts, reversed late but came out on top, TDAs reversed R2, stuck in bottom half but turned into top control when opp tried back take, back taken late in rnd, tech body-lock TD early R3, nearly got back in scramble, attacked RNC from side turtle w/o hooks, impressive BJJ tech to get SUB from unconventional angle, 3W streak 3RD 125->135 for s-n ACA debut vs T40 Baydulaev, subbed in 65-secs by D'Arce
     

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     Vazha Tsiptauri

     14-6-1

     2<-1.5<-4.5<-7<-10<-7<-6.5<-7<-5<-7.5<-6 Mid 20s, great wrestler, big W streak for M-1 mostly DEC w/ great gillys but gillyed in 40 sec by ACA GK after DEC W in promo debut 2ND Dominated T3 undef opp on ground for most of fight, almost choked R3 but stayed calm and showed good D. Persistent GnP w/ sporadic heavy shots, DEC W, 2-1 ACA 3RD Constantly retreating on feet, sporadic kicks but trying to set up repeated tech 1-legs, good flexibility/explosion to start+maintain scrambles on ground but not enough dmg, half-step slower R3 and ate heavy GnP for DEC L to T15 Oliveira, 2-2 ACA 4TH Early 2-leg TD of T2 wrestler, took back and hunted RNCs all rnd, good leg kicks early R2, timed 1-leg TDs R2+3 when opp tried striking, great control from guard/half, chipped away and couple bursts of heavier GnP, DEC W, 3-2 ACA 5TH Immediate 2-legs vs T10 Kalamov, caught in 2 R1 gillys, mounted early but good explosion to scramble free, TDed early R2 but great bottom-half sweep then took back on fence, lots of knees to butt/thigh, got TDed late and took few shots but active enough to barely win rnd, fast R3 TD and moved to side to avoid gilly, eventually settled in top guard to grind out split DEC W, 4-2 ACA 6TH Smaller than T2.5 grappler, outside movement and fast kicks esp R1, good head movement to avoid punches but couldn't land combos bec reach disadv, v-fast 1-legs into good positions but couldn't get on top or hold opp down for dmg, explosive 2-leg to start R2 and took back in get-up, tried RNCs and some hooks from back but sc****d off on fence, faded R3 after early TDAs stuffed, took more punches R2+3 for split DEC L 7TH Great left kicks to body vs T30 Bibulatov, took hard calf kicks and slowed R2+3, landed few of own but less power, hesitant on oblique kicks, on retreat most of fight but mobile, dodged/blocked spin kicks and used them to take back R1+2, lots of control at fence w/ short knees to back of legs R1, opp escaped R2 and R4 after backfist, 1-legs stuffed early R3, got TD R5 and 1 leg hook but didn't fully secure position and let opp get too high, couldn't stop scramble, less powerful boxing and couldn't find range for punches, ate big hooks to body, faded faster than opp, some good return combos to stop pressure but less impact, 25-min DEC L, 4-4 ACA 8TH DEC L vs T15 Vitruk, 3L skid 9TH DEC W vs slumping T.5 BRZ, 5-5 ACA
     

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     Cameron Smotherman

     "The Baby-Faced Killer"  |  10-4-0

     2<-1<-.5<-2.5 Mid 20s, explosive, whole ammy+pro career w/ Fury, 8/11 total Ws by KO, struggled w/ grappling early in career and couple DEC Ls to noobs, also KOed in 13-sec, but 4W streak incl title shot vs T4.5 vet. Slow start, getting reads, gradually increased output, v-quick and tech boxing, great movement to avoid counters, got wrestled late R1 but broke free late, landed great hooks to head and body R2, shifted lefty after throwing kick to land perfect straight left to chin, clean KO 2ND DWCS 2023 vs streaking KO-artist, fast hands early w/ jabs esp to body and explosive body-head combo but KDed by lead hook into straight right then ate flurry of hammers and hooks for 1-min TKO L, slightly early stoppage but was taking flush shots 3RD R3 flying knee KO vs T.5 wrestler, title-D 4TH Split DEC W vs s-n ex-prospect wrestler
     

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     Alan Yoshihiro Yamaniha

     "Hiro"  |  21-10-4

     2+<-1.5<-3.5<-1<-1.5 Late 30s w/ 30+ fights, mostly DEC w/ some solid Ws vs JAP regionals but plenty of Ls/draws, 1-1 RIZIN 2ND Moved to 2-1 RIZIN w/ R2 RNC of T5 vet 3RD TDed and smothered on ground by T10 vet, some hard calf kicks, showed quality escapes and control but a lvl below opp, DEC L and 2-2 RIZIN 4TH Got top early R1+2 bec opp tried Imanari roll and pulled guard, greats knees to body and head esp R1, great SUB D but kept getting swept by leg scissors, repeated attempts at mounted triangles and had opp trapped most of R3, got stunned late R1 and wanted no more striking, quick TD R3, maintained top control most of fight for DEC W, 3-2 Rizin 5TH DEC W vs super-exp JM
     

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     Alejandro Gomez

     "Baby Shark"  |  4-0-0

     2<- - -1.5<-9A Mid 20s, short, 7-0 ammy all finishes 3KOs/4SUBs incl 2 straight armbars vs undef prospects, most recent T2A 2ND 135->145 but weighed under limit for pro debut vs can, 1-min Von Preaux SUB W 3RD 145->140, R1 RNC vs bad noob 4TH 2 months later, 140->130, R1 RNC vs bad regional 5TH 2 months later, 130->135 for FAC title shot, R1 DQ W vs ok regional finisher, 4-0 + 11W streak
     

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     Rico DiSciullo

     11-2-0, 1 NC

     2<-4.5 Late 30s, 9-3 ammy vs mixed comp, 6-0 pro start vs noobs and cans incl 2-0 Bellator prelims, subbed R1 for 1st L then 3W streak vs can, noob, decent regional, KOed R3 vs undef prospect on DWCS 2018. 3.5+ years off, 1-min RNC of terrible can, R2 cut TKO vs quality regional, TUF vs T8 ex-UFC. Sharper striking but grabbed early, sharp elbows to side of head but eventually dragged down, controlled some, good wall-walk and flexibility to invert off cage but re-TDed and took some GnP, clipped opp w/ hooks early R2 then powerful straight right KD, dived in w/ double-fist hammer to seal finish, 3W streak 2ND TUF semifinal vs T35 Gibson, sharp jabs and a leg kick but stumbled throwing awkward straights while coming forward, opp easily took back, tons of movement but couldn't break B-T, mounted few times, used gas fast escaping, ate bigger GnP over time, hooks early then elbows+hammers esp from side mount, escaped out backdoor once but opp re-controlled immediately, gave mount again and A-Ted after Ding earlier subs, R1 L
     

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     Hunter Azure

     11-3-0

     2<-1.5<- -8<-35<-45 Early 30s, 8-1 ammy after L in 2nd fight, started 6-0 on US regionals then DEC W on DWCS 2019. 2-2 UFC w/ both Ws by DEC and Ls to established talents, RNCed R2 by T1 vet in return to regionals 2ND DEC W vs quality regional to rebound 3RD TUF vs old but promising regional, early grappling pressure, took some elbows to side of head pressing for TD but eventually got ground control, GnP at fence base, swept once but got opp back down and landed hooks to side of head to end rnd, hesitant R2, clipped by hooks then KDed by right and finished by double-fist hammer, meh chin 4TH Year+ off, R2 KO vs good ex-prospect for regional title
     

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     Shoko Sato

     "Masamitsu"  |  35-16-2, 1 NC

     2<- -5<-8 Mid 30s w/ 50+ fights vs lots of JAP regionals, multi-time Shooto champ, started 3-0 ONE incl 2 strong opps then DEC L to great striker noob, rebound w/ R1 GnP vs good regional, DEC W vs prospect, DEC L vs Loman for 4-2 ONE @145 2ND Split DEC W vs noob wrestler @140 in Rizin debut 3RD 140->135, DEC L vs T20 grappler Inoue
     

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     Liudvik Sholinian

     "Palmeyros"  |  9-3-1

     2<-3.5<- - -3 Mid 30s, solid US regional Ws by DEC, 1-1 TUF then s-n UFC debut vs Shore, DEC L. Good wrestler, tough and durable, but limited striking and not a finisher 2ND Constant forward pressure vs T15 Munoz, solid jab and lots of huge overhand rights but rarely landed, got countered all R1 on feet, TDAs R2 but stalled on fence, got TDed twice R3, avoided bad positions but controlled some, even more aggressive late but never close to finishing, DEC L for 0-2 UFC
     

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     Ivan Eremenko

     "Mowgli"  |  11-2-0

     1.5++ Late 20s, 10W streak after losing 1st 2 fights, 7 finishes incl undef T.5 but mostly noobs, 3 DECs vs exp opps 2ND Pressured early by wild swings from bad noob and KDed R1, ate heavy GnP but good leglock sweep, took back and tried RNC then accurate GnP from back+mount, immediate TDs R2+3, mostly controlled from side but worked to mount both rnds for harder GnP, DEC W, 11W streak
     

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     Magomed Idrisov

     9-1-0

     1.5<-1<-6.5<- -4<-2<-.5 Early 30s Dagi grappler, great IMMAF exp incl 2019 EURO W, 4-0 pro vs solid regionals incl 3 straight R1 finishes vs more exp opps 2ND 135->145, quick KO of meh vet 3RD 145->135 for DEC vs undef noob in Brave debut, 6-0 4TH Early TD of noob and consistent GnP, quickly moved to side for R1 A-T SUB, 7-0 5TH LFA debut vs solid but slumping regional, good leg kick checks but started to affect movement late, calculated/careful striking to start every rnd then well-timed TDs while opp kicked, great head pressure and hip control, keeps weight pressing down, moved btwn positions and kept opp flat while sneaking in knees to body and elbows, easily stuffed gilly, DEC W, 8-0 6TH 135->125 vs T1.5 ex-ACA, outwrestled for DEC L, 2-1 Brave 7TH 125->135 for DEC W vs good regional, 4-0 Octagon
     

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     Gabriel Martinez

     "Goro"  |  8-0-0

     1.5<-.5 Early 20s, 11-4 ammy vs noobs, 7-0 pro vs cans + noobs, 1 decent, 5SUBs incl 4 RNCs + 2KOs, most fights @135 2ND 7 weeks later, 145->135 vs undef noob, 80-sec GnP KO, 8-0 + 10W streak
     

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     Kasey Tanner

     6-1-0

     1.5<- -3.5<-.5 Early 30s, 5-0 pro and 5-0 ammy, muscular grappler w/ SUBs, mostly noobs then DEC W vs good grappler in CFFC 2ND Easy R1 KO of can in LFA debut, 6-0 3RD 1.5 years off, DECS 2023 vs undef T20 Matsumoto, lead leg chewed up by kicks esp R1, some clinches but not much control, TDs late R2/3 into good positions but couldn’t keep opp down long, nice lead hooks to body esp R2, swung bigger knowing he was behind but not as crisp or fast, took lots of sharp combos, DEC L
     

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     Mohsen Zamani

     "Alpha"  |  7-0-0

     1.5 Early 30s, 7-0 vs noobs, 1 promising
     

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     Edvaldo Junior

     "Strike"  |  11-3-0

     1.5 Late 20s, 6W streak incl 2 prospects and good noob, all 3 Ls to strong prospects incl D. Figueredo, no fights since 2019
     

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     Luan Matheus

     "Danger"  |  14-7-1

     1.5<-.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, 12/13 Ws by finish both SUB and KO, 2 min RNC of vet for regional title, incon but beaten lots of good regionals and vets 2ND Subbed by T9.5 super-prospect in shot at title in new regional show 3RD TDed few times by T.5 but good scrambles, great explosion to reverse when opp took back, Ded range of chokes, good GnP from standing while maintaining control and on ground too, got stunned R2 but good reversal for own TD, got swept by kimuras but stayed safe, DEC W, 2-0 JF
     

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     Magerram Gasanzade

     9-1-0

     1.5<- -.5<- -1.5<- -.5 Mid 20s, 5-0 wrestler, 3DEC/2KO vs 4 debuters and undef T.5 2ND Split DEC W vs good regional, 6-0 3RD 135->145, few hard strikes then jumped on top after opp's desperate TDA, grabbed leg for control and heavy hammers for R1 TKO of overmatched debuter, 7-0 4TH 145->135, repeated TDAs vs smaller T.5 but usually stuffed, got 1 R2 and some control on fence but little dmg, struggled w/ striking range, 1st L by DEC 5TH Dumped meh regional to ground w/ early rush, heavy top pressure and consistent GnP from guard, worked to side control on fence base, heavier shots then unloaded from top half w/ good posture for R1 KO 6TH Kicks at range then repeated 2-leg TDAs vs T.5 prospect, quick to bail and re-shoot, short GnP from top guard R1, earlier TD R2, couple passes to side, solid knees to body and legs as opp got up on fence, easy slam return w/ body-lock, got reversed by whizzer in R3 scramble after easy TD but good escape, switched to 1-leg for re-TD, couple back takes w/ v-strong hips to flatten opp, big hooks GnP, tried to attack RNCs but opp Ded well, tons of clean shots, DEC W for 7-1 AMC
     

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     Vicente Vargas

     "El Cemento"  |  21-6-0, 1 NC

     1.5<- - -.5<-1<- - -.5 Late 30s, almost all fights to DEC, Ls to best opps but won 7-in-8 vs good noobs and regionals 2ND DEC W vs quality noob-crusher in main event of new promo, 4W streak all DEC vs good comp 3RD R2 A-T SUB of JM for another small-promo main event, 5W streak 4TH DEC W vs ex-prospect, 6W streak 5TH UWC debut vs JM, better timing and accuracy, good jab but low volume overall, TD later R1 and end R2 w/ flurries of GnP, maintained consistent pace but never pushed hard enough despite advs everywhere, robbed for DEC L 6TH 135->145, DEC W vs meh regional 7TH 145->135, DEC W vs bad JM, 7-3 FFC 8TH 135->145 for UAE debut vs rusty/old ex-Bellator/ONE BRZ finisher, R3 punch KO, 3W streak
     

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     Mekhroch Mamadshoev

     6-0-0

     1.5+ Mid 20s, v-tall, 4Ws vs Central Asia noob w/ 2KOs+1SUB all R1 incl 40-sec KO then ACAYE debut vs undef noob, R2 GnP KO 2ND R1 knee KO vs noob, 6-0
     

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     Alberto Montes

     "The Promise"  |  6-1-0

     1.5<-1<-6 Late 20s, crushed cans in Venezuela starting in 2012, lots of time off, was going to get DWCS chance at 4-0 but injured, impressive R1 anaconda SUB vs grappling prospect in Titan debut after 4-year gap, KOed by unknown noob for 1st L in title shot 2ND 1.5+ years off, R1 D’Arce SUB W vs promising regional, 4 SUBs incl difficult techs, 2-0 Combate
     

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     Thomas Assis

     11-2-0

     1.5 Early 30s, 0-2 start then 2 years off, 11W streak vs regionals, 4 good/promising, and some noobs incl local title+D @125, most recent R2 RNC vs s-n undef noob
     

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     Cameron Else

     "Camchida"  |  11-6-0

     1.5<-1<-15 Mid 30s, not trained long but was soldier, lots of finishes on UK regional but mostly noobs and a can, pounded by Phillips in s-n UFC debut. TDed easily by Aoriqileng then badly beaten up, no threat at any point 2ND 2 years off, regional return, split DEC W vs T.5 prospect, 3-2 CW
     

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     Greg Fischer

     12-3-0

     1.5+<-1<-2.5 Early 30s, strong wrestler w/ good chokes, beat quality US regionals for multiple titles but outgrappled by strong prospects in both LFA appearances for DEC and SUB Ls 2ND R3 KO of promising regional finisher for good rebound 3RD CFFC debut, R1 KD of good regional grappler w/ overhand left, short GnP from top guard/half but couldn’t posture, took back then few mins trying RNCs w/ both arms on ground then standing. Sloppier striking R2, didn’t set up TDAs and got threatened by gillys, meh chin bec wobbled by short hook, TDed and back taken, couple mins Ding RNCs then took GnP when belly down. Good chain trips for R3 TD, passed to half then side w/ GnP but couldn’t stay, grinding from guard trying to advance but stood up by ref, tired striking, couple good knees from clinch, DEC W
     

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     Carlos Veras

     5-0-0, 1 NC

     1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, 4-0 all Shooto BRZ vs noobs, 5th W overturned to NC. All DEC or SUB, 5-2 IMMAF but Ls to top guys 2ND 1.5+ years off after motorcycle accident, DEC W vs good regional for 5-0
     

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     Alexander Pletenko

     "Braids"  |  19-7-0

     1.5 Late 20s w/ lots of exp, mostly DEC or SUB, crushed lots of noobs but incon vs top talent, 1-1 vs great flyweight and DEC W vs quality BRZ for WWFC title, no fights since 2019
     

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     Abdul Hussein

     "ABBA"  |  9-2-0

     1.5++<-7 Mid 20s, 8-0 ammy w/ 2015 IMMAF EURO and 2016 World titles, 6/7 pro Ws by finish vs good comp, 2 ninja chokes, Ls to decent regional and Mokaev. Flowed well on ground but not able to match truly elite wrestler in DEC, 3-2 Brave 2ND 2.5 years off, 125->135, R1 RNC vs bad exp regional 3RD 1 month later, 135->140, R1 side choke SUB vs v-exp can
     

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     Joash Walkins

     "Honey Badger"  |  15-1-0

     1.5 Early 30s, 4-0 start vs noobs then KOed R1 by solid regional for only L, 11W streak vs noobs, regionals, 3 promising opps incl most-recent 25-min DEC W vs strongest, titles+lots of Ds, @135/145, 5.5 year gap before last 2Ws
     

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     Ryuya Fukuda

     22-8-1

     1.5+<-3<-2<- -.5 Early 30s, longtime Shooto and beat vet for title then choked by future UFC to lose it, good regional Ws but number of DEC Ls, some to undef prospects but couple to meh regionals, 4W streak incl KO of prospect and KO of good regional in RIZIN debut, most recent DEC W vs good regional 2ND Split DEC W vs JM, 5W streak 3RD DEC W vs promising T1, 6W streak, good GK 4TH DEC W vs T1 GK for 7W streak, 6-2 DEEP 5TH R3 Dr-stop TKO vs bad regional, 2-0 Rizin 6TH Naiza debut + title shot vs T20 wrestler Erengaipov, 25-min DEC L 7TH 125->135, R1 GnP KO vs good regional to rebound
     

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     Charalampos Grigoriou

     "The Ferocious"  |  8-4-0

     1.5<-3.5 Early 30s, athletic, 4-3 start w/ bad DEC Ls to can and GK, 4W streak w/ 20-sec KO of undef noob, R2 KO of s-n can for 4-2 CFFC, R5 leg kick KO of s-n regional for local title. DWCS 2023 vs streaking T2.5 striker, took few early jabs but found distance quick, covered lots of space w/ glancing lead hook into KD w/ straight right, dropped frantic hammers and hard left hooks for 1-min TKO 2ND UFC debut vs T8 vet, powerful exchanges early w/ nice hooks, took hard leg kicks, pushed to fence but good reversal into TD, strong top control but little GnP, almost all R2 pushing opp to fence but took hammer/elbows to side of head and threw nothing, gassed R3, some big swings w/ few solid lands but much less movement or tech, picked apart by combos incl straights and more leg kicks, 28-29 DEC L
     

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     Jamey Simmons

     "The Afro Samurai"  |  7-4-0

     1.5<-15 Early 30s, 6-0 ammy, couple early R1 Ls start of career but highlight R1 KOs of decent regional comp, 0-2 UFC finished both times by Chikadze and Munoz
     

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     Maksim Usoyan

     8-4-0

     1.5<-4.5<-2<-1<-1.5<-.5 Early 30s, fought exp comp in RCC since debut, 5/6 Ws by SUB vs good noobs and 1 undef prospect, 3 Ls to top opps 2ND R1 KO of T1 w/ GnP, continues to get finishes on ground 3RD Winged big overhands but landed some w/ aggressiveness vs streaking T4.5, cage control R1, KDed late R1 by quick lead leg head kick, back taken but prevented dmg or subs, showed impressive BJJ when TDed R2 w/ gilly->Ezekiel from bottom N/S-> inverted triangle when opp pushed forward->leglock to scramble free, few other extended sub sequences and constantly moving hips efficiently on ground, more top control and GnP each rnd, good elbows R3, maintained higher pace and landed some big hooks R3, DEC W, 7-3 RCC 4TH R3 Dr-stop TKO L vs T5.5 KO-artist, GK
     

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     Rizvan Abuev

     "Predator"  |  15-4-0

     1.5<- - -1<-3<-.5 Early 30s Dagi, pankration and elite Sanda, 11/12 Ws by finish, lots of R1 KOs of noobs but 2 solid vets and undef T.5 in 3W streak, Ls in debut and to 2 good opps for AMC 2ND 135->125 for title shot vs T7 in LFA debut, flashed couple creative kicks but on back foot and couldn't match power, KOed cold by left hook R1 3RD 125->135 for 90-sec injury TKO of meh RUS JM 4TH 135->125 for R1 GnP KO of streaking regional 5TH 125->135, R1 GnP KO vs slumping noob-crusher, 3W streak all R1 KOs vs ok comp
     

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     Brian Bouland

     11-4-0

     1.5+<-5.5<-4 Late 30s CW GK (5-3) w/ Ws vs lots of prospects, KO or DEC, all 4Ls to prospects incl 1 UFC w/ 3 in R1 2ND DEC W vs meh JM in regional rebound
     

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     Aleksi Toivonen

     "The Giant"  |  7-1-0, 2 NC

     1.5 Early 30s, started 7-0, 6 SUB/1KO, 6 in R1, vs decent Finland regionals and ONE debut, KOed by vet for 1st L
     

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     Shakhban Gapizov

     2-0-0

     1+<-9A<- - - -2A Early 20s, tall and skinny, 13-1 ammy w/ DEC L to prospect in IMMAF debut, 4W in 1 night vs tough RUS prospects then KO of good opp in IMMAF return 2ND 4 more W, DEC ovs noob then good prospect, triangle of undef T6A, and DEC vs decent opp for 2021 IMMAF world title 3RD R1 body kick KO of debuter in pro debut for EFC 4TH Frantic, big kicks and overthrows hooks so hard he goes off balance, KDed opp w/ left head kick then finished w/ accurate hooks to chin on ground, 2-0 EFC
     

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     Mehemmedeli Osmanli

     6-0-0

     1 Muscular, 6-0 w/ 5 diff chokes, 3 R1 vs debuters and R2/3 vs undef noobs, 55-sec KO vs bad noob
     

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     Kasym Anuarbek

     "Arrow"  |  7-2-0

     1<-.5 5 year gap after 3-2 start, 3 straight DEC W incl 25-min vs prospect in return for Octagon title 2ND TDs all 5 rnds vs decent vet, got mount several times but never postured enough to get finish, maintained control and chipped away, title-D for 4W DEC streak
     

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     Bairam Shammadov

     9-3-0

     1<-.5 3-3 start, finished 3 times by elite RUS prospects, all 8 Ws by finish w/ 7 in R1, 5W streak incl KO of good Dagi 2ND DEC W vs promising undef noob, 6W streak
     

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     Apollo Gomes

     "Deus da Guerra"  |  9-1-0, 1 NC

     1<- -.5<-4<-1.5 Early 20s, Chute Boxe, 6-0 w/ 5 finishes vs good BRZ regionals incl 2 undef noobs, dangerous everywhere 2ND Gillyed R2 by strong but old regional GK for 1st L 3RD R1 armbar of noob to rebound 4TH MT style w/ light front leg and lots of quick kicks from both stances, controlled cage clinches every rnd w/ short shots but broken up quickly by ref, TD late R2 and twice R3 incl back take but not much dmg, R3 KD w/ left hook and some heavy GnP but couldn't get finish, strong DEC W vs great regional
     

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     Sundet Aytkul

     7-2-0

     1.<-5<-2<-.5 Mid 20s, RNCed R2 in debut then 2 years off, 5W streak since all RNC SUB Ws w/ 4 R1 vs solid noobs and promising undef noob for Octagon 2ND R2 KO of promising RUS finisher, 6W streak 3RD R3 mounted GnP KO vs T7 BRZ finisher for Octagon title 4TH KOed in 70-sec by overhand right vs good regional in non-title fight, 7-1 Octagon
     

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     Magomed Gadzhiev

     15-4-0

     1 Late 30s, 8SUBs+7KOs in 15Ws but mostly noobs/debuters w/ 2 prospects mixed in, DEC L in ACA debut vs strong opp
     

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     Shoji Saito

     6-2-1

     1 Late 20s KBer, 0-2 start incl armbar SUB L in debut, 6-0-1 streak since w/ 4 DEC Ws incl promising regional, flying knee KO to start R2 vs grappling prospect, R1 KO of good regional, DEC W vs T1 leglock specialist most recent, 5-1-1 Shooto
     

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     Nikolay Prismakov

     "Radioactive"  |  13-3-0

     1<-4.5<-4<- - - -3.5<-5<-4.5 Mid 20s, some good Ws for RCC mostly DEC, got KOed then took out can-crusher as bounce-back on regionals 2ND R2 RNC of JM 3RD 145->135 for R1 RNC of can, 3W streak vs bad opps 4TH Aggressive start and early KD of undef noob w/ check left, wrestling control w/ non-stop GnP R1 and R2 after immediate TD, numerous mounts, back takes looking for RNCs, moved well through rolls and Ded leg locks, R2 KO w/ heavy flurry of GnP, 4W streak 5TH Took mount after initial collision w/ undef noob put opp on ground, couple mins riding w/ heavy hips, tons of elbows and punches for R1 GnP TKO, 5W streak 6TH Cleaner boxing tech but pressured and less output than T2 GK, good TDD R1 but controlled on fence, sneaky head kick w/ lead leg for KD late in rnd, got back but couldn't get leg hooks or hands free for punches, worse movement each rnd and took big overhands, tried to throw power shots but couldn't keep space, R2 TD but threatened by tons of subs and whole time on D, lots of time in bottom side taking elbows esp R3, DEC L, 5-2 RCC
     

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     Dino Starcevic

     "Dynamite"  |  4-0-0

     1 Late 20s, 0-1 ammy, 4-0 pro all finishes, R1 SUB and 2 R1 KOs incl 1 30-sec vs debuters + bad noob, year+ off, 135->140 for NFC debut vs promising regional, retreated to ring corner and TDed early, dangerous sub threat w/ unusual A-T attempt from bottom guard, creative triangle and/or armbar variations, forced roll twice but didn't use for top position, took some heavy GnP esp elbows, great sweep late using opp's momentum, straight to mount for huge hooks, opp still hurt R2, flurry of big punches and some nice knees to body in corner then TD, easy mount but gave position for deep armbar, didn't get sub bec opp ridiculously flexible, went belly down but not urgent getting on top, took more GnP but another great sweep when opp postured, passed to mount, huge hooks for TKO W
     

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     Aaron Tau

     "Tauzemup"  |  8-0-0

     1+ Mid 20s, 4-1 ammy w/ 3Ws by finish, 7-0 pro, 4KOs+1RNC, cans and noobs w/ 25-min DEC vs solid regional, most recent R1 KO of JM for 3rd local title-D, also title @145 2ND 1.5 years off, R2 GnP KO vs meh regional, 8-0
     

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     Olzhas Moldagaliev

     2-0-0

     1<-.5<-2A Mid 20s, 13-2 ammy, won 2017 and 2019 IMMAF Asia, IMMAF worlds 2017 2nd place and 2019 3-1, both Ls to elite RUS, all @135 then moved up to crush noob in 2021 2ND 145->135 for pro debut, R1 KO of unknown debuter w/ GnP from back mount 3RD Early kick-catch TD vs decent regional, control and short GnP from top guard, hard knee to ribs from body lock then took back in transition for quick RNC, 2-0
     

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     Abdulla Alyaqoob

     5-0-0

     1 Mid 20s, short and muscular wrestler, meh ammy vs great comp, 5-0 pro w/ 3 DECs vs noobs incl 4-0 Brave. Improved striking, good range-finding jab, hurt opp early and often w/ rights from diff angles but some over-swings looking for finish, rarely extended combos beyond 1-2s, easy TDD R1, dominant pressure R1 but took few more shots R2, smart switch to TDs, didn't fight too hard as opp got up but re-took control at fence, stunned opp w/ knee to head, more big hooks at fence then TD into mount, big punches + hammers for GnP TKO
     

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     Ji Yong Yang

     8-2-0

     1+<- -.5<- -1.5<-.5 Late 20s, lefty, 5-0 ammy vs noobs and 5-0 pro w/ 3 finishes, beat multiple undef noobs and R3 RNC of exp vet in RIZIN debut 2ND 145->135, pressure forward but not enough output and got stunned multiple times by Fullswing, too willing to engage in close-range brawls instead of using reach adv, started landing clean 1-2s R2 and rocked opp then perfect straight left to chin for KO, 6-0 w/ 2-0 Rizin 3RD 135->140, good footwork and variety vs can, step-in overhand left KD into couple GnP for R1 KO, 7-0 4TH RNCed R1 by undef T1 for 1st L 5TH Split DEC W vs bad JM, 4-1 Road 6TH 2 months later, DEC W vs promising can-crusher 7TH 6 weeks later, 8-sec punch KO vs meh regional, 3W streak
     

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     André Barquero

     9-2-0

     1<-.5 Late 20s, BJJ-BB, 9-0 ammy vs debuters but DEC L to can in pro debut then 6W streak w/ 5 finishes incl 2 SUBs of good vets and DEC W vs promising regional, 20-min DEC L to Santella in CFFC title shot @125, rebound w/ RNC in Combate debut then 3+ years off. Lux debut vs good regional, solid hands but took low kicks, TDs late R1 and control on fence base, easily avoided gillys, early R2 TD and great pass to side, rode opp's scrambles and stayed heavy, took back in transition and got hooks+RNC quickly, 6/8 Ws by SUB incl 3 RNC 2ND Swung big from start vs ex-prospect, couple sharp+accurate jabs, mostly glancing w/ hooks but pushed pressure and avoided returns, no telegraph on switch to 2-leg, got 1 leg hook at fence base and did well to get body btwn opp and fence for full back control, switched arms when 1st deep RNC broken, adjusted grips and positioning w/ hard squeeze for R1 SUB W, 2-0 LUX w/ 3W streak vs good comp
     

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     Cody Chovancek

     6-0-0

     1+ Early 20s, 4-1 ammy w/ DEC W+L vs undef noobs, 5-0 pro vs 4 noobs incl 3 R2 finishes, Unified debut vs s-n awkward regional, slow start figuring out timing and took some volume esp quick low kicks, big swings on hooks but lots missed early, better lands each rnd, more effective TDs and wrestling volume R2 and esp R3 w/ high impact TDs, good knees to body from clinches and hard knees to head at fence to end R3, firefight on feet w/ power adv but sometimes bad striking D and took clean shots, kept pressure but got wild in longer combos, DEC W 2ND 75-sec punch KO vs solid noob, 6-0
     

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     Jack Axworthy

     1-0-0

     1<-6A 8-0 w/ 6DECs vs good noobs and solid regionals, 2 titles+1D @135 incl 15-min vs meh opp, most recent DEC W vs great opp 2ND Highlight spin kick R2 KO of bad noob in pro debut
     

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     Cody Haddon

     6-1-0

     1 Mid 20s, 5-0 ammy vs debuters+noobs, 2-0 start w/ KOs vs JM and can then DEC L vs Erceg in 3rd fight, 4W streak since: R3 KO vs undef noob, 1-min KOs vs noob and GK for interim title, most recent R2 RNC vs regional for title-D
     

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     Islam Geroev

     5-0-0

     1 Early 20s, 5-0 all ACAYE vs noobs incl R1 GnP KO vs undef, debuter, 30-sec spin kick KO vs meh regional, mostly @125
     

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     Eduardo Torres

     "Cyborg"  |  16-2-0

     1<-3.5<- - -2.5<-2<-7 Late 20s, 11-0 w/ lots of finishes and DEC Ws vs prospect and good regional for local Chile title then DEC L to ex-UFC for 2-1 Combate 2ND Came out v-fast vs promising undef noob, traded some shots and had success w/ fence control, beautiful liver kick into heavy GnP for TKO late R2 3RD DEC W vs bad noob 4TH 135->145 for FFC debut, DEC W vs bad regional, 3W streak 5TH 145->135 for R1 KO of BRZ regional, 4W streak 6TH 135->130 vs promising noob, R1 KO w/ step-in knee to liver, 5W streak 7TH 130->135 for DWCS 2023 vs stronger T4.5 streaking finisher, engaged early clinch but gradually reversed then TDed, worked through heel hook + calf slicer to get up, took few kicks on feet but landed some punches early R2, grabbed body lock for TD but opp landed on top of leg for deep kneebar, SUB L
     

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     Claudeci Brito

     "Imortal"  |  9-3-0

     1<-7 5SUBs+4KOs all R1 in 9Ws, 1-1 start then 4W streak incl 1-min standing gilly SUB vs undef prospect @155, 2nd L by retirement TKO after R2 vs undef prospect for title @145, 4W streak since all in 5 months. R1 RNCs of can, regional, bad JM, 135->125 for Octagon debut vs undef T10 wrestler Tolenov, TDed early but beautiful scramble to back take, locked RNC before opp could react for 75-sec SUB W, huge upset 2ND 125->135 for Octagon title shot vs streaking T2 grappler, mounted and GnPed R3
     

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     Wei Xie

     "The Hunter"  |  18-6-0

     1<-3<-7<-2.5 Late 20s, dangerous striker who's grown up in ONE, 3W streak all KOs vs good opps 2ND Good side-steps of strikes and TDs, big power and got KD but let T15 McLaren close space, TDed and quickly RNCed R1 3RD Year+ off, immediate intense exchange vs T3 striking GK, caught kick for partial TD and few good straight GnP but couldn't keep opp down, almost TDed but good whizzer to build back up, short knees and foot stomps at ropes but TDed by body lock while off balance, hit back of head landing and got stunned, ate repeated elbows from side then punches from mount and back for R1 TKO L, 8-3 ONE but 2L skid and no Ws vs ranked opps
     

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     Said-Magomed Batukaev

     14-2-0

     1 Mid 20s, 9-0 start w/ 6KOs+2SUBs incl promising + undef noobs, 2 good regionals, but 2 Ls to strong prospects. 8-2 ACAYE, 4W streak w/ 3 DECs vs regionals, most recent R1 injury KO vs decent regional in full ACA debut
     

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     Anas Azizoun

     "The Rainmaker"  |  5-0-0

     1 Mid 20s, athletic, v-tall, 5-0 w/ 3 finishes vs noobs, 2-0 Combate w/ DECs vs promising regionals
     

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     Ricky Steele

     "The Karate Kid"  |  8-2-0

     1<-.5 Mid 30s, point striker w/ almost all DEC, 1-0 TUF and DWCS W but not signed for lack of finishing, choked out twice by prospects then bounced back by crushing noob 2ND DEC W vs strong ex-prospect
     

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     Su Sung Cho Gotoh

     5-0-0

     1 Late 20s, bad ammy, 5-0 pro w/ 30-sec GnP KO of can, 2 years off, DEC W vs debuter, 3-0 Shooto vs solid regionals w/ DEC, R1 RNC, most recent R3 KO vs most-exp opp
     

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     Eriquis Camilo Soares

     7-0-0

     1<-.5 Late 20s, short and muscular, 6-0 w/ 4/6 Ws by DEC and 1 ammy W by DEC, beating noobs incl 2 straight undef for regional title. Gradual forward pressure working way into range for punches vs taller sub-threat, got some TDs and escaped leglocks, triangle/armbars, and gillys, threatened couple of own chokes, solid stretches of ground control w/ GnP, esp hard burst R3, couple wild exchanges on feet, 25-min split DEC W but definitely won more rnds 2ND Year+ off, R1 KO vs regional, 7-0
     

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     Gage Gill

     "The Gremlin"  |  6-0-0

     1<-.5 Mid 20s, good ammy w/ 4/5 Ws by finish, 5-0 pro 3KOs+2SUBs all R1 vs bad noobs, cans, most recent ok regional 2ND CFFC debut vs ex-prospect, R1 KO, 6-0 + 9W streak
     

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     Riley Palmer

     2-0-0

     1<-.5 Mid 20s, 5-0 ammy all DEC for CFFC incl good noob and great prospect for title+D, pro debut vs ex-prospect noob, caught kicks, great chain wrestling w/ high pace on ground, back takes, hard GnP from top half and mount, switched to armbar late while falling off top, got last-sec R1 SUB W 2ND Year off, DEC W vs v-promising debuting wrestler, 2-0 + 7W streak
     

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     Elias Boudegzdame

     "Smile"  |  18-8-0

     1<- - -6 Early 30s w/ good exp, deadly SUBs esp triangle, 1st Brave champ+D, also fought for UAE and Desert Force, has Ws vs good vets but somewhat incon 2ND 1-min RNC of ok can-crusher in French regional 3RD 145->135 for Ares debut/title-shot vs T1 grappler, good TD entries but ate counter knees and little ground control or GnP, power in hands but not much variety or kicks, flying armbar into kneebar R4 to show sub threat, tech scramble exchanges to escape opp's TDs, went for it on feet to end rnds but couldn't break opp's guard, DEC L
     

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     Geje Eustaquio

     "Gravity"  |  14-9-0

     1<-20 Mid 30s, short, Sanda base, longtime ONE w/ good DEC Ws but vulnerable to getting wrestled for DEC L or subbed, title W+D @135 then rematch L to Moraes, 2W streak vs strong regionals 2ND KDed immediately by haymaker from T1.5, good recovery on ground and took back but unable to stay, stunned more on feet, good job closing space to recover but KOed late R1 by another overhand
     

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     Kris Moutinho

     12-6-0

     1+<- -.5<-2 Early 30s, beat couple good US noobs but finished in all 5 Ls incl UFC debut, showed insane toughness and zombie ability but not much else 2ND Aggressive again but no D, got smashed repeatedly by T10 Cannetti, crazy toughness not to go down but another standing TKO, 0-2 UFC 3RD Grappling and boxing Ls, 135->145 for R2 bulldog SUB of bad JM 4TH CES return vs promising noob-crusher, R2 GnP KO 5TH 145->135, R1 gilly SUB vs quality regional, 3W streak
     

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     Abro Fernandes

     "The Black Comodo"  |  9-2-0

     1 Short, dominated Indonesia but lost 1st 2 ONE fights to tough opps, came back w/ 2 DEC W vs quality regionals
     

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     Gustavo Lopez

     13-8-1

     1<-10<- - ~35<-40 Mid 30s, good regional Ws for Combate, 3/4 regional Ls to future-UFCs, title+D on 2nd try. Huge turnaround once he started pushing pressure w/ wrestling vs Alateng, salvaged a draw for 1-2-1 UFC but Ls to elite prospects 2ND Oktagon debut after year+ off bec contract not renewed, s-n interim title vs T3 GK, hands not as crisp but good dodge of TDA and jump to top side when opp tried to pull guard, active hips to move btwn N/S, side, half, and couple quick mounts, lots of elbows and hammers w/ good leverage, Ded scrambles and other escapes, grabbed neck late R1 as opp got up and dropped for gilly, nasty squeeze and quick tap for R1 SUB 3RD Title unification vs T8.5 sub-specialist, struggled w/ range, lots of in-out hops/feints but landed few shots, took leg kicks and lead punches R1, KDed by right cross early R2, got up but KDed again by right hook then took couple GnP to chin for KO L 4TH Big weight miss, DEC L vs streaking incon regional, 1-2 Oktagon
     

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     Journey Newson

     10-5-0, 1 NC

     1<-15<- -30 Mid 30s, high-lvl BJJ, USA regional champ, started 1-2 UFC but W overturned for weed 2ND Lots of spinning/side kicks to keep distance vs T15 boxer Garcia, new element to game, not the cleanest but mixed in decent punches and good TDs, didn't do a ton on ground, good evasive movement to avoid dmg, DEC W, 2*-2 UFC 3RD Was landing hard punches R1, good boxing combos, stiff jab, solid leg kicks, but started to get smothered late R1 vs T55 Morozov, got TDed and controlled repeatedly R2+3, stayed active and improved position but never fully escaped, DEC L, 2-3 UFC 4TH Tried to keep range w/ side+spin kicks vs s-n explosive boxer @140, TDAs but didn't run legs or get low enough in clinches, faded late R1 under punch pressure, more outside movement into TDA R2 but stuffed, KDed by straight left, gave back getting up and didn't fight hands until too late, RNC SUB L, 2-4 UFC
     

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     Werlleson Martins

     "Galinho"  |  18-6-0

     1<-2.5<-2<- - - -1 Late 20s, lots of finishes but mostly crushing cans w/ few good vets in BRZ and Serbia, former SBC champ, some pretty bad Ls to regionals 2ND S-n KSW title shot+debut, surprisingly competitive on feet vs T35 Przybysz, KDed R2 but survived heavy dmg and got own KD R3, faded after he couldn't get the finish and RNCed R5 3RD Rebound vs T1.5 prospect, heavy exchanges R1 and landed sharp hooks inside pocket, got good TD but TDed R2, escaped and took back then controlled rest of rnd looking for RNCs + short punches, controlled on fence most R3 and took dirty boxing, competitive 29-28 DEC W, 1-1 KSW 4TH Aggressive early striking vs T1.5 wrestling prospect, closed space too much and TDed, controlled from bottom guard on fence but threatened close armbar, back taken in get-up, kept moving but rest of rnd taking GnP, better initial scrambles vs R2 TDA and shook opp over top, v-agile/squirmy in scrambles and briefly had top but let weight get too low, rest of rnd w/ back taken again and took more shots, perfectly-timed knee on early R3 TDA for KO then added GnP 5TH KOed R2 by punches vs T1 grappling prospect, 2-2 KSW
     

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     Daniel Oliveira

     "Jubileu"  |  29-12-1

     1<-3<-8.5<- -15<-25<-35 Late 30s, tons of Ws in BRZ but mostly beating chaff w/ Ls to prospects, started 4-0 ACA incl title W+D vs great comp then mauled by top talents for 2 DEC Ls 2ND Good pressure on feet, TDed but good BJJ and scrambles to avoid dmg and sometimes take top, heavy GnP late R3 switching btwn mount and back, close DEC W vs T7 wrestler to break skid, 5-2 ACA 3RD Forward pressure but countered by T25 Karginov, decent TDD but controlled on fence every rnd and TDed couple times, couldn't close distance fast enough to do much dmg, DEC L, 5-3 ACA 4TH Outboxed vs T10 Abdykaarov, ate hard jabs and right hooks, KDed 3 times in 1st min but crazy toughness/recovery, stayed mobile but took shots throughout fight, heavy leg kicksesp R3 started to affect opp's movement, KDed to end R2, more aggressive w/ haymakers R3 but never landed clean, could v-brief TDs but couldn't keep opp down, DEC L, 4/5 Ls 5TH Outwrestled by T20 Kalamov for DEC L, 3L skid vs strong comp
     

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     Robert Batte

     "Boyka"  |  7-0-0

     1 40-sec ammy KO then 7-0 pro in 13 months, 5KOs+2SUBs vs noobs, R4 KO vs 1 good for local title, couple ok regionals incl most recent R1 KO after R1 KO vs noob in 1st fight of 1-night tourney
     

351. 351

     

     Festus Ahorlu

     5-1-0

     1<-4.5 Mid 20s, good ammy career, crushed cans until 2021, DEC over good regional and T8.5 hot prospect to go 5-0 and win regional BRIT title 2ND Pushed back in striking and dominated on ground by undef noob in CW debut, couldn't escape bottom position and TKOed w/ GnP R2 for first L
     

352. 352

     

     José Alday

     "El Pochito"  |  13-7-2

     1<-3.5<-1 Early 30s, subs early in career but mostly DEC vs better comp incl lots of good regionals/vets for Combate, s-n DWCS DEC L. Pressure, powerful hands, lots of hooks and mixes head/body excellently. Basically nothing off back, a couple ok scramble attempts 2ND Head-kicked by int-lvl opp in LFAF showcase, 4/6 Ls
     

353. 353

     

     Mike Ekundayo

     "Airlines"  |  8-2-0

     1<-8.5 Early 30s, Ws vs great prospects and only L to good UFC guy until DEC L to undef noob for regional title
     

354. 354

     

     Raul Ramses

     "El Faraon"  |  10-0-0

     .5++++ 3-0 ammy and 7-0 pro, rolling through Peru, 5/7 finishes incl couple meh regionals but no challenges 2ND R2 RNC vs bad noob, 8-0 3RD Year+ off, DEC W vs noob, 9-0 4TH 55-sec punch KO vs can for local interim title, 10-0
     

355. 355

     

     Mateus Soares

     "I'm Ready"  |  7-1-0

     .5 Early 20s, ammy W and 3-0 start all R1 KOs vs noobs, 1 undef, only L by DEC vs regional in Shooto BRZ debut @145, 4W streak since. 2 R1 KOs vs quality regionals incl local title, R1 heel hook vs noob, most recent R3 punch KO vs jacked/promising regional in LFA debut
     

356. 356

     

     Magomed Ginazov

     15-7-0, 1 NC

     .5<-2 Late 20s w/ 20 fights for ACB/ACA, couldn't hang in ACA and had to return to YE, beaten lots of solid vets but also a number of meh Ls. Good movement on feet and solid kicks, great transitions on ground to take back, improve position, and slowly work in R2 RNC vs noob 2ND Main ACA return vs T6.5, TDed every rnd too easily, threatened subs off back esp gilly but never close and couldn't get up, struggled w/ opp's leg kicks in few moments on feet, clear DEC L
     

357. 357

     

     Maciel Adionai

     "Feijão"  |  7-0-0

     .5 Mid 20s, athletic, 7-0 w/ 3KOs+2SUBs vs cans incl local title, debuter, bad noob, DEC vs decent regional in JF cameo, 3.5+ years off then R1 GNP KO of bad noob
     

358. 358

     

     Azamat Nurmamat Uulu

     5-0-0

     .5+ 5-0 w/ 3 chokes and 2 KO of noobs, impressive grappling dominance
     

359. 359

     

     Marlon Basílio

     9-1-0

     .5-++ Mid 20s, athletic, 7-0 w/ 6KOs+1SUB, 5 R1 and 2 R2, vs meh noobs and cans 2ND LFA debut vs undef T20 Matsumoto, took few shots early esp leg kicks but started to land fast combos, good balance on fence but controlled some, hurt opp w/ big elbows to side of head, TDed few times and couldn't stop passes, nearly gillyed late R1, got TDed R2, slowly fought to feet along fence but caught in another gilly and mounted, SUB L 3RD 135->145 for 1-min KO of terrible can 4TH Grappling and boxing Ls; 145->135, R1 KO vs great regional
     

360. 360

     

     Mridul Saikia

     "Tom"  |  6-0-0

     .5++ Mid 20s, 4-0 all R2 finishes, RNC vs undef noob, triangle vs promising regional, punch KOs vs noob and regional 2ND R1 triangle SUB vs bad noob, 5-0 3RD 1 month later, R3 leg kick KO vs debuter, 6-0
     

361. 361

     

     Elisson Lima

     7-1-0

     .5+ Late 20s, split DEC L in debut then 4+ years off, 6W streak since. 4 DECs vs noobs, R2 RNCs vs good regional + undef T.5 grappler for local title 2ND 7 weeks later, R2 A-T vs can
     

362. 362

     

     Tokitaka Nakanishi

     11-3-0

     .5 Late 20s, 6-3 ammy + 5-3 pro start, 6W streak since vs good+exp JAP regionals, 5SUBs+5DECs in 11Ws, most recent R1 A-T vs strong GK for Pancrase title
     

363. 363

     

     Ruslan Kasymaly uulu

     7-0-0

     .5 7-0 w/ 5DECs vs noobs, noob-crusher, quality regional
     

364. 364

     

     Dario Vega

     "El Chucky"  |  5-0-0, 1 NC

     .5 6-1 ammy w/ debut L and 4 DEC Ws vs noobs/debuters, 4-0 pro w/ R3 KO of debuter, R2 RNC of bad noob, DEC W vs promising noob, 25-min DEC W vs noob for local title, 10W streak
     

365. 365

     

     Shohei Nose

     12-4-2

     .5+-++<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, 8-0 ammy and good start to pro career then 2L skid, 4W streak since w/ 3 diff R1 SUBs vs good JAP regional opps and KB KO 2ND 145->135 for RTUFC, couple strong leg kicks, uses strikes to get in grappling range, nice 1-leg TDA but Ded by T1 opp who injured knee fighting for cage position, quick R1 W for 5W streak 3RD Got walked down and hammered by huge punches from undef T8.5 wrestler, couldn't match power or speed, landed some counters but not many, pushed to fence then KOed w/ knee and series of big lefts 4TH R1 americana SUB of bad regional to rebound 5TH RTUFC 2023 vs T1, early fence control and TD, threatened subs esp deep kneebar, fast scrambles, controlled on fence more later rnds and took bigger shots incl hooks and body kicks, couple nice short elbows w/ back to fence, willing to swing and trade but better grappling tech, TDs repeatedly stuffed later, good tries to chain wrestle but rarely got control, split DEC L 6TH Grappling L: R1 kimura SUB vs JM in Shooto return 7TH Rizin debut vs slumping ex-ranked striker, R2 KO
     

366. 366

     

     Phil Caracappa

     "Hitman"  |  10-3-0, 1 NC

     .5+<-2<-.5 Early 30s, good DECs for ROC incl title+2D but split L DWCS 2019 and upset by R1 RNC from vet for 1-1 CFFC 2ND Split DEC W vs T6.5 high-lvl GK, ROC title-D 3RD Early TDs R1+2 vs great regional wrestler, worked opp to ground, aware of subs, trapped wrists under body, passed guard/switched sides w/ weight to maintain control, strong GnP esp R2, took some body shots early R2 and got TDed but good reversal, KDed early R3 by huge rights then finished w/ flurry of GnP 4TH PFL prelims vs quality regional, DEC W
     

367. 367

     

     Mark Grey

     6-1-0

     .5<- -4 Early 30s, smothering wrestler, 4-0 ammy all CFFC incl undef noob for title, 5-0 pro incl 4-0 CFFC vs 2 noobs and 2 meh regionals, ROC debut @140 vs undef T5, used grappling to smother opp and landed scoring GnP for 3rd DEC W, both KOs R3 after wearing out opps, 9W streak 2ND 140->135 for DEC W vs noob, 6-0 w/ 4 DECs 3RD KOed in 90-sec by bigger T.5 for 1st L
     

368. 368

     

     Ren Ozaki

     6-0-2

     .5 40-sec head kick KO as ammy then 6-0-2 pro vs noobs, 1 undef, and cans, 5/6 Ws by KO incl 4 R1
     

369. 369

     

     Kurban Zaynukov

     1-0-0

     .5<- - -2A<- - - -6A<- - - -5A Early 20s, 11-1, 2021 RUS tourney W and only L to great pro prospect who returned to ammys for tourney, 3-0 all DEC @2021 IMMAF worlds incl 2 strong prospects, stopped by injury 2ND Beat 2 debuters and noob in 2022 RUS tourney, 6W streak, 14-1 total 3RD 1 week later, DEC W vs noob, 7W streak, 15-1 4TH Year off, DEC and R3 RNC vs debuters, DEC W vs bad noob, R3 Dr stop TKO L vs elite T10A 5TH Month later, DEC Ws vs noob and debuter, 20-2 6TH 145->135 for pro debut, R2 GnP TKO vs debuter
     

370. 370

     

     Walter Pereira Jr.

     "Junior Preto"  |  17-9-0

     .5<-3<-7<- - - -10 Early 40s, well rounded, good gamplan to go wrestling-heavy vs wild striker, good in scrambles 2ND Dominated by younger/stronger wrestler for DEC L, 4-4 ACA/B, GK 3RD Good early TD and some progression but reversed and controlled/outdmged by T15 Karginov, some explosive and creative scrambles but half-step behind, got aggressive R3 hunting KO, managed to scramble into nasty armbar but opp somehow escaped, DEC L, 4-5 ACA 4TH Couple good early kicks to legs and body but hit by big shots from larger T3, stunned and tossed around in quick clinch, kept taking shots and KOed R1 by big hook, 4-6 ACA w/ 3L skid
     

371. 371

     

     Brayan Montalvo

     6-0-0, 1 NC

     .5 Mid 20s, 7-2 ammy vs noobs/debuters, 6-0 pro w/ 4 DECs vs noobs, can, debuter, most recent ok BRZ regional, 9W streak
     

372. 372

     

     Cole Smith

     "The Cole Train"  |  7-3-0

     .5<-20 Mid 30s, 6-0 dominant champ vs noobs in Canada but 1-2 all DEC vs ok UFC comp, split DEC L to T1 vet in XMMA debut, 3L skid
     

373. 373

     

     Rickey Furar

     "Iron Monkey"  |  7-3-0

     .5<-3.5<-3<-1 Early 30s, v-strong, taking out solid opps on US regional incl multiple prospects and 2-0 Bellator prelims, talented grappler 2ND Picked apart on feet by T3.5, couldn't match volume, speed, or power, couple good TDAs R1 and fence control but only briefly on ground, KDed late R1, ate big GnP and never recovered, spent R2 getting beat up around cage, tried couple power shots but misses, standing TKO L, 2-2 LFA
     

374. 374

     

     Mikael Silander

     "Hulk"  |  20-10-0

     .5<-6.5<-10<-15 Late 30s w/ tons of exp, lots of SUBs of weaker opps and DEC of good comp but usually Ls to the best, 1-2 ACA vs series of strong grapplers 2ND 125->135 for Oktagon debut, subbed R1 by T1.5 vet, 3L skid
     

375. 375

     

     Salih Kurbanov

     6-0-0

     .5 6-0 all finishes vs cans and 1 ok can-crusher
     

376. 376

     

     Elbey Azizov

     6-0-0

     .5 Late 20s, 6-0 vs noobs, no fights since 2019
     

377. 377

     

     Bekhzod Usmonov

     "Lion"  |  11-4-0

     .5++<-1 Late 20s, sambo champ, series of upset Ws in RCC vs good noobs as part of 4W streak, fight-ending strike potential but some bad Ls not long ago 2ND KOed R1 by GnP from another T1 youngster 3RD US debut vs promising regional grappler, landed big shot early but happy to exchange in clinch pushing battle despite big reach adv, good scrambles on ground but couldn't escape once opp took back, chewed up leg R2 w/ calf kicks and landed good long combos, powerful short right hooks to disrupt opp's O, more good striking early R3 and got KD w/ hard combo, great sprawls but didn't fully disengage and ended up stuck in B-T again, did enough dmg for DEC W 4TH Lots of clinches and TDs vs s-n JM sub-artist, cage control w/ short knees R1, big suplex, some big rights in space but clearly wanted to get close, took back twice R2 and looked for RNCs, tried A-T R3 but not settled in position, recognizes when position is lost and transitions well to keep control, avoided lots of tricky kimuras, couple nice knees to body on ground, DEC W
     

378. 378

     

     Baymen Nurzhigit

     6-0-1

     .5 Mid 20s, 6-0-1 mostly DECs vs noobs+debuters, draw vs best opp
     

379. 379

     

     Junior Santos

     "Juninho"  |  7-0-0

     .5 Mid 30s, 7-0 w/ 6 finishes vs bad noobs, no fights since 2019
     

380. 380

     

     Nariman Emirbekov

     5-0-1

     .5 Late 20s, 5-0-1 mostly DEC vs total noobs
     

381. 381

     

     Fedor Durymanov

     8-2-1

     .5+ Early 30s, 7/8 Ws by finish, 5 KO/2SUB, 6 in R1 vs range of good regionals, both Ls outgrappled by undef prospects
     

382. 382

     

     Silas Lima

     7-0-0

     .5 Late 20s, 7-0 vs cans and meh noobs, all fights at least to R2, no fights since 2019
     

383. 383

     

     Allan Begosso

     "Mini"  |  8-3-1

     .5+<-1.5<- -3<-5.5<-3 Late 20s, athletic, 5/6 Ws in R1 vs good noobs incl impressive quick gilly, only L DEC for LFA title to other undef prospect 2ND Fast on feet then jumping switch knee for 45-sec KO of solid regional to rebound 3RD DWCS 2022 vs undef T5.5, powerful hooks on feet but couldn't get in range, got TDed every rnd, threatened good gilly R1 and some leglocks, tried more gillys later rnds but predictable, scared to give back so didn't get up and ate lots of GnP, DEC L 4TH Surprise LFA title shot vs T20 Sweeney, harder calf kicks early and great oblique kicks R2-3, traded lead hooks and stunned opp w/ few power shots, less dynamic later rnds but still landing more early R2, worked free of clinch on fence, folded by body kick and took massive GnP esp left hooks, gave back but survived, less output R3-5 and struggled w/ opp's in-out speed, took jabs and more body kicks, swinging big but rarely landed, slipped trying flying knee late R3 and punished by some GnP, mostly retreating R4+5, not enough counters or pressure, TDed by 2-leg and took more GnP late R4, 46-49 DEC L, 3-2 LFA w/ 3-in-4 Ls 5TH Easy rebound vs smaller+rusty regional, blasted body kicks and few to thigh w/ rear leg, volume calf + oblique kicks w/ lead leg, few sharp hook combos, much faster, lulls in volume, target practice bec opp rarely threw, few nice step in knees and tried 1 flying + 1 switch kick, flash KD w/ jab late R2, beautiful timing for flush spinning elbow to end R3, 30-27 DEC W
     

384. 384

     

     Tynyshtyk Zhanibek

     1-0-0

     .5<-1A 9-2 ammy w/ 7W streak, both Ls to elite opps, 2021 IMMAF EURO W vs ok comp then 3-0 in Brave tourney vs meh 2ND 2 years off, pro debut for Naiza, DEC W vs meh regional
     

385. 385

     

     Ronaldo Ferreira

     "Freestyle"  |  11-3-1, 1 NC

     .5+ Late 20s, tall and slim, MT base w/ explosive kicks, 7/10 Ws by finish, incon start vs meh noobs but Ws in 8/9 incl 4W streak w/ DEC Ws vs meh regional and promising regional, R1 RNC of bad JM in JF debut, Shooto BRZ debut vs ex-prospect. Hard kicks to all lvls, kept range to prevent counters, good kick-catch TD and couple hard soccer kicks to legs and body, opp blew out leg trying to get 1-leg TD for R1 TKO W 2ND R2 knee+punches KO vs bad regional, 5W streak
     

386. 386

     

     Jonathan Powell

     1-0-0

     .5<-1A<-8A<-4A<- -2A<-1A BW, 5-0 all finishes on US regionals incl 3 straight 4-0 opps 2ND 6-0 w/ DEC W vs promising opp for regional title 3RD 135->145, DEC W vs noob day-1 of IMMAF Americas 2022, 7-0 4TH R3 A-T SUB of solid regional, 8-0 5TH R2 anaconda SUB of good noob to win IMMAF Pan-Ams 2022, 9-0 6TH Split DEC for 1st L to unknown 1-1 noob day-1 IMMAF 2022 worlds 7TH 145->135 for pro debut vs bad noob, 90-sec KO
     

387. 387

     

     Tariq Ismail

     "Desert Storm"  |  7-1-0

     .5+ Early 30s, every fight to DEC, took out some decent regionals to go 6-0 then L to Sopai for 2-1 Brave, also 2-1 in reality show 2ND 3.5 years off, R2 KO of v-exp JM
     

388. 388

     

     JP Buys

     "Young Savage"  |  9-6-0

     .5<-3<-10<-25<-40 Late 20s, good grappler, 6-0 ammy, lots of chokes for EFC and eventually title+D @135, also cameo Ws for LFA and Brave, KOed R2 in 2017 DWCS but 4W streak then R1 gilly of regional in 2020 DWCS, 0-2 UFC 2ND 135->125, stunned early by T25 Durden, dropped and ate tons of GnP for quick R1 KO L, 0-3 UFC 3RD Year+ off, s-n 125->135 vs T5 striker, good outside movement but kept head on center and didn't throw much, tagged by hard 1-2 then faceplant KOed by short right hook while coming forward, 4L skid incl 3 KOs
     

389. 389

     

     Kamil Giez

     5-0-1

     .5 6-2 ammy, 5-0-1 pro w/ draw in debut, DECs vs noobs, R3 RNC vs can, R1 elbow KO vs JM for local title, DEC W vs BRZ regional for title-D
     

390. 390

     

     Mariusz Joniak

     12-5-0

     .5+<-1.5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, 8/9 Ws by finish incl 7 chokes of 5 diff types, incon but 5W streak, 1st KO vs 6-0 T.5 in 73-sec 2ND 135->145 for R2 RNC of strong regional, 6W streak 3RD 145->165 for s-n KSW debut vs larger v-s-n GK, cautious striking but landed more R1, slipped on couple head kicks but solid to calf, took few knees R2 but crazy flying kneebar attempt, got close but ended on bottom, took some short GnP but great roll for heel hook into sweep, worked to back, rushed some and nearly fell off but got leg hooks late and landed hard GnP, immediate TD R3, hard elbows from top half, gradually improved posture while shutting down sweeps, brief mount late but immediately dropped to side to try crucifix, crushed opp's space and landed more elbows to seal DEC W, majority bec 1 bizarre 28-28 scorecard, 7W streak 4TH 165->135, KOed R1 by punches from undef T1 finisher 5TH 65-sec punch KO vs promising noob, 2-1 KSW
     

391. 391

     

     Anar Azizli

     8-1-0

     .5+<-1 Early 20s, lean and v-quick, 7-0 w/ 4 DECs vs noobs, R1 RNC of solid noob in Octagon debut, R2 RNC of debuter, DEC W vs s-n meh regional in Naiza debut. Doubles/triples accurate+loose jab, follows w/ rights from diff angles, mixes in quick leg kicks, fast footwork and moves head to avoid most strikes, TDs sooner each rnd, took back R1+2 and landed hooks then attacked RNCs, shifts angles to control base, dominant W 2ND 125->135 for ACAYE debut vs ex-ranked opp, hurt and KDed by early body kicks then TKOed by GnP for R1 L 3RD Split DEC W vs good regional finisher
     

392. 392

     

     Gaston Bolaños

     "The Dreamkiller"  |  7-4-0

     .5<-1 Early 30s, elite striker esp MT, 6-3 Bellator prelims @145 w/ all Ws by KO incl 5 R1, some highlights, big power, but 2 Ls by SUBs to chaff and split L to best regional. Surprise UFC debut vs T1.5, good footwork, timing, accuracy on feet, scored w/ leg kicks early, counter straights right down middle, avoided opp's strikes, TDed and put in bad positions R2 but explosive scrambles and improved RNC D, chopped at legs from standing w/ opp on back late R2 then dove in w/ hard hammers and punches late R2, spammed spin elbows R3 and eventually TDed and back taken again for few mins, survived and traded tiny punches for DEC W 2ND Tried to establish kicking and long punches but couldn’t make space vs explosive T20 McGhee, caught by lots of power hooks and rocked few times R1 then TDed, took hard GnP but eventually back to feet, slower than opp and couldn’t get head out of way of power, hurt repeatedly R2, tried to circle out and return fire but nothing dangerous, KDed couple times and eventually standing TKO at fence, took too many clean power hooks and some kicks
     

393. 393

     

     Teshay Gouthro

     "My House"  |  7-2-0

     .5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, v-short and powerful, KB base, great ammy vs strong comp, started 3-0 pro then only L by DEC to Wetzell, rebounded w/ KO of noob then used wrestling to grind out DEC W vs promising noob and strong regional, lots of cage control, good sub escapes, 1-1 LFA 2ND Unified debut, few big strikes to close space and push ok regional to fence, lots of control, short punches to body, knees to all targets incl some good ones to head, elbows and hooks when breaking clinch, TDs every rnd w/ more control each time, never full back take but lots of top turtle w/ GnP, big shots late R3, good stamina, DEC W for 4W streak 3RD Missed weight for interim Unified title shot vs T4.5 ex-UFC GK, slightly slower, slow R1 w/ slightly less volume despite forward movement, lots of quick leg kicks but couldn't land hard enough to disrupt opp, took probing punches through middle of high+tight guard, never took anything big but didn't through enough, TDed and back taken late R2, avoided sub threats but took few GnPs, few more power shots and pressure R3, didn't wrestle until late R3 body-lock TD, some top control through scrambles and good use of all limbs but little dmg, 2-leg TD R4 and some top control but never dominant, couple bad gilly pulls but got back on top, too conservative esp R5, couldn't stay in range long enough to land clean and didn't extend combos, split DEC but deserved L
     

394. 394

     

     Rustamzhon Negmatov

     6-0-0

     Mid 20s, 4-1 ammy w/ L in 3rd fight of 1-night tourney @145 after most of pro fights, 6-0 pro w/ 4SUBs incl 3 R1 gillys, 2 R2 KOs, vs meh noobs and ok regionals
     

395. 395

     

     Ali Guliev

     "Black Wolf"  |  7-1-0

     .5<-7<-6.5<-.5 Early 20s, 6-0 w/ 4KO/1SUB incl R1 KO of 10-0 prospect in Brave debut, strong wrestler 2ND Walked down s-n noob crusher w/ stinging jabs+straight rights, TDed but threatened triangle and scrambled up tho grabbed fence, started to throw bigger rights, more misses but power when landed and trapped opp on cage, good sprawl later in rnd and R2, much more gas than opp, got KD into top half and long sequence of GnP, good angle shifts to not get stuck in guard/prevent sub set-ups, TKO w/ posture and repeated hooks, 7-0 3RD 145->135 vs ex-prospect, lots of twitchy movement and feints but little striking, took jabs and seemed stunned by 1, KDed by overhand right, pushed back to ground getting up then KOed by big hook at fence base, 1st L, 2-1 Brave
     

396. 396

     

     Godwin Amos Langbayan

     6-0-0

     .5 Mid 30s, 6-0 w/ 4SUBs+2KOs all R1/2 vs noobs/debuters/cans incl local title
     

397. 397

     

     Grigoriy Tkachenko

     6-0-0

     .5 Tall, 6-0 w/ 4DEC then 2 front chokes of noobs, DEC Ls in KB and BKB
     

398. 398

     

     Fatkhidin Sobirov

     "Lion"  |  15-5-1

     .5<-1 Early 30s, good Ws for Akhmat orgs, Ls to great opps, 0-2 ACA by injury and DQ to Silva, no fights in 2.5 years 2ND Aggressive striking into quick TDs to start rnds, took back and threatened RNCs vs T4 but never deep, not much dmg and lost position then ate shots from guard, DEC L, 0-3 ACA
     

399. 399

     

     Degaxue

     6-0-1

     .5~ 6-0 w/ 5 Ws in 5 months after 1.5+ years off from debut, 4KOs incl head kick and 2 GnP vs cans, debuter, bad noob, 1-min calf slicer SUB vs debuter, DEC W vs noob 2ND Draw vs versatile JAP GK, 6-0-1
     

400. 400

     

     Hecher Sosa

     8-1-0

     .5 Late 20s, 15-5 ammy incl 9-5 IMMAF vs tough comp, 3-0 start incl flying knee vs undef noob but KOed in 45-sec by promising noob for only L, 5W streak since. 2DECs vs good noobs, R1 SUB vs debuter, 2 DECs vs regionals most recent good for FCR title
     

401. 401

     

     Mo Miller

     "Mo Show"  |  8-3-0

     .5+<-3<- -10<-15<-8 Early 30s, 6-0 ammy incl great undef prospect for title then 5-0 pro incl undef future prospect, dominant wrestler w/ DEC W in 2021 DWCS but content to stay in guard/half-guard and land weak shots so not signed 2ND Caught in R2 triangle by good prospect for 1st L in Fury debut 3RD Easy R1 GnP of decent noob to bounce back 4TH Tentative striking, good TD entries and control but mostly Ding subs from T.5, caught in R3 gilly for 2nd sub L 5TH Year+ off, some striking early rnds but less sharp than solid noob, explosions for easy TDs, lots of smothering top control, good mat returns, took back R1 and tried RNCs but never close, avoided gillys R2+3, took hard body shots esp kicks, not enough GnP and no leverage on little thrown but didn't take much dmg R3, split DEC L but could easily have been W, 1-3 Fury 6TH R1 GnP KO vs can
     

402. 402

     

     Takafumi Otsuka

     29-18-1, 1 NC

     .5<- -3<-4 Late 30s, tons of exp, GK who will DEC weaker prospects but not top-lvl, 3-2 Rizin
     

403. 403

     

     Sean McPadden

     "Lucky"  |  6-2-0

     .5<-1.5 Late 20s, MT base and BJJ-BB, great ammy w/ 5/9 Ws by SUB, started 4-0 pro w/ 3 chokes/1KO then KOed in 45-sec by strong prospect, rebound w/ R3 RNC of v-exp vet for local title @145. LFA return vs undef T2.5 grappler, nasty knees esp to body in clinch or space, great timing on strikes and unbothered by quick shots from opp, quick R2 KD w/ left hook, good scrambles to escape TDs and moved through front-choke series for R2 gilly SUB, 3-1 LFA and 5/6 Ws by choke 2ND Year off, DEC L vs undef hyped T4 wrestling noob
     

404. 404

     

     Erkin Pratov

     6-0-0

     .5 Early 20s, 1-1 ammy, 6-0 pro w/ 4 SUBs vs noobs+debuters
     

405. 405

     

     Erick Viscondi

     "Sabugo"  |  13-3-0

     .5<- -3<- -2.5<- -1 Late 20s, lots of finishes of BRZ prospects and good vets, multiple regional titles, both Ls by DEC to good and elite prospects 2ND Year+ off, return vs good regional, quick clinch and TD, took back standing but couldn't get 2nd hook, back in on TD, established control then passed to mount, threatened A-T then landed GnP, smooth back take as opp rolled, tight jaw crank w/ 1 arm into RNC w/ other, great hand-fighting to seal grip and make it hard to reach, R1 SUB W, 4W streak 3RD 135->145 for R1 RNC SUB of slumping ex-prospect, 5W streak 4TH DEC W vs EURO GK 5TH 145->135, LFA debut vs dangerous choke-specialist, caught in gilly for R1 SUB L
     

406. 406

     

     Mauro Mastromarini

     "Dinamita"  |  16-3-0

     .5<- -2<-1.5<- - - -3.5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, great athlete, 7-0 ammy and 10/12 pro Ws finishes vs best of ARG, 1 L by quick KO. Quick RNC of can this week 2ND Aggressive and inflicted lots of dmg on good sub-based noob, opp retired after R2, SFH title W 3RD Title-D vs bad noob, shoved opp around cage after quick clinch, easy TD into side, long control then moved to half, better posture and landed GnP, huge hooks from back turtle then jumped to take back, R1 RNC, easy W for 6W streak 4TH UAE debut vs T2.5 rising prospect, springy footwork all 3 rnds, cautious striking early, overthrows overhand rights, good jabs, steps in w/ hard body kicks and some to head, got TDed all rnds when closing distance too much, good explosion up R1 and posture control R2 but stuck R3 after slicing opp open w/ step-in elbow then stunning w/ short hook, pushed pace R3 after getting outscored R1+2, DEC L 5TH SFH title-D vs streaking BRZ regional, couple sharp jabs, pushed to fence but grabbed immediate body lock and threw opp to ground, straigh to side then v-easy mount, g****vined legs for control but took while to break head free, scored w/ short hooks mostly to body, coupole big elbows from immediate posture when opp lost grip, took back well in turn and flattened opp for fast R1 RNC SUB 6TH 2 months later, 135->145 for SFH title shot vs exp JM, 25-min split DEC W 7TH 145->135, subbed in 1-min by straight footlock vs s-n ex-ranked BRZ regional
     

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     Rabindra Dhant

     6-1-0

     .5<-1 Mid 20s, jacked, 7-0 w/ 1 legitimacy ?, 5 KOs mostly R2 GnP + R1 RNC vs debuters, noobs 1 promising, promising regional, 145->135 for ONE debut vs noob striker. Early TD, near mount then lots of top half w/ decent GnP, opp eventually re-guarded+swept, re-TD but couldn't control at fence base, took leg kicks all fight and some left hooks late R1, choppy but accurate rights, little striking early R2/3, good high-crotch lift R2, half then pass to mount, worked higher while dropping big GnP, heavy hips while riding turns through positions, took back late w/ good angle to keep landing hard, took longer to find opening R3 but great lvl change to body lock, angle switch for TD, immediate mount w/ big hooks then high side mount w/ straights for TKO 2ND 1st L by DEC vs undef T3.5
     

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     Haojie Li

     "蜜獾"  |  29-7-1, 1 NC

     .5+<- - -2.5<- - -1 Late 20s, big upper body for @135, DEC or KO, 12W streak incl 3 of China's best vets, 1 T.5, tons of exp 2ND 5-rnd split DEC W vs meh regional, JCK 2021 tourney W and 13W streak 3RD Split DEC W vs previously beaten strong regional, good movement and hard kicks, got TDed but explosive for sweeps/get-ups/escape from back control, all rnds close but enough for 14W streak 4TH Rematch vs previously beaten meh regional from tourney final, good jabs and mix of bodywork, outwrestled esp R3 and controlled on ground, surprise DEC L to break streak, I had winning R1+2 5TH Year off, 25-min tech DEC W vs slumping JM for local title
     

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     Danny Jarquin

     1-0-1

     .5+<- -3A Early 20s, 11-0-1 ammy vs Nicaragua noobs/regionals incl title+D @135, title @145, and 3-1 KB, has gone 5 3-min rnds multiple times 2ND 145->135 for pro debut vs previously-beaten noob, draw 3RD 1-min elbow KO of can, 1-0-1
     

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     Joaquin Vargas

     "Kakaroto"  |  7-1-0

     .5 Early 20s, ammy L then 1-1 pro start w/ R1 KO L vs undef future-prospect, 6W streak since w/ 5 R1/2 finishes vs noobs, 2 undef and 1 promising, 1 can
     

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     Carlos Vera

     "Pequeno"  |  11-4-0

     .5-<-1.5<-.5 Mid 30s, taekwondo+BJJ, mostly DEC w/ mix of SUBs, L in debut and to 2 best opps but 3W streak for Fury vs strong regional, T1, and future prospect 2ND Elusive movement vs T2 prospect, grabbed gilly w/ 1-arm off TDA, swiveled legs for guard and adjusted arms, kept tightening w/ long squeeze for R1 SUB, 4W streak 3RD TUF vs T40 ex-UFC Katona, few early kicks but couldn't avoid clinches, TDed at fence base, stuck in bottom guard, lots of hip angling and strikes off back, back taken both rnds but good turn-ins to escape, some top control R2 but no big GnP bec opp also active, got re-TDed on feet and smothered for DEC L 4TH S-n UFC debut vs undef T55 wrestler Nakamura, rolled for leg early R1, TDed early R2, slipped after desperate spin kick R3, most of fight inverting on bottom for leglocks, constant motion and good sequences to find angles to attack but couldn't surprise opp, also tried to set up triangles esp R3, flexible legs to control limbs or push on head, took some good GnP R1 and outscored R2/3, few nice upkicks, hurt shoulder R2 and couldn't do much R3, 27-30 DEC L
     

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     Jared Scoggins

     "Psycho"  |  10-3-0

     .5<-5<-7.5 Late 20s, karate base, active kicker mostly lefty, interesting kicks w/ lead leg, KOed cold by 1 punch R2 of Bellator debut. Started elite @125, beat Leadfeather and Durden, CFFC title W @135, now missed weight by 5lbs after lots of cancellations 2ND Good kicks early but struggled w/ range of good regional, lots of R1 cage control but controlled and took some GnP R2, most of R3 smothering opp on cage and fence but got reversed late, ate few but solid GnP and back taken, split DEC L, 0-2 Bellator
     

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     Wiley Rengifo

     6-0-0, 1 NC

     .5 Athletic, 3-1 ammy vs noobs, 6-0 pro w/ 4 DECs incl local title vs bad noobs, cans, debuter
     

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     Soo Young Yoo

     "Yoo-Jitsu"  |  11-3-0, 2 NC

     .5<-1.5 Late 20s, 3-0 ammy all SUBs but DEC L in pro debut, 7W streak w/ 6 finishes vs noobs and ok regionals incl local title, DEC L vs elite undef prospect in UAE cameo, 4W streak since: DEC W vs bad noob for local title @160, R4 A-T SUB vs good regional for Naiza title, DEC W vs decent regional for local title @145, R1 KO of great regional for DEEP title 2ND KOed late R3 by GnP vs T.5 prospect, Naiza title-L
     

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     Nick Aguirre

     "Slick"  |  7-2-0

     .5<-1<-2.5<-1 Late 20s, lefty, 6-0 ammy w/ 4R1 chokes, 6-0 pro all R1 finishes vs noobs, 3KO + 3 chokes. Immediately ducked under aggressive strikes for easy TD, control from guard then D'Arce from front as opp made space, R1 SUB W 2ND 135->145 for R2 RNC SUB of quality noob, 7-0 3RD S-n UFC debut vs T8.5 wrestler, slow striking, ugly kicks, no jabs but couple decent lead hooks, less explosive than opp, pushed to fence and TDed every rnd, couple good scrambles but attacked subs instead of escaping, stayed active but controlled on ground, solid RNC D but could fight hands quicker, DEC L 4TH 145->135 vs undef T6.5 striker, immediate 2-leg TD R1, smothering control w/ back takes, good scrambles, long B-T, couple punches but nothing dagnerous, looked for RNC but not close, stung by 1-2s and few kicks R2, bad reactions whenever hit, not much striking besides 1 combo R3, ugly 1-leg TDAs R2, reversed and/or pulled guard, tried to control posture but never close to subs, ate heavy GnP from aggressive opp, drained gas quick, rocked by combo R3, fell back into bottom mount off failed TDA then gave back, fast tap to RNC, 0-2 UFC
     

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     Aaron Phillips

     "The Dragon"  |  12-5-0

     .5<-1.5 Mid 30s, 7-0 regionals vs chaff, 0-2 1st UFC stint both DEC Ls then injury vs undef future UFC for local title, 5W streak w/ finishes then RNCed by Shore in R2 of UFC return 2ND 2.5+ years off w/ injuries, return vs good regional striker, tagged at range esp straights and leg kicks R1, awkward R2 TD but came out in top side after scramble, couldn't do much dmg, re-TD and mount+back take but not close w/ chokes and little GnP, stayed on back late in rnd and punished by leg kicks and aggressive hammers, got tagged early R3 and took more GnP, well-timed TD when opp kept spinning, took back again, tried lots of RNCs and short punches but never close to finish, gassed out while in control and allowed escape, DEC L, 0-4 UFC
     

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     Kauã Fernandes

     6-1-0

     .5<-3.5<-.5 Late 20s, BJJ-BB, 5-0, 3 RNC vs meh then quick KO of best opp after 3 years off 2ND Shooto BRZ return vs undef noob, took center immediately, fast hands but low striking guard, stunned opp w/ hard right in exchange, follow-up 1-2s pressed opp to fence then KO w/ huge overhand left, 6-0 3RD LFA debut vs streaking T2.5, range adv but pressured back, took few shots w/o landing much then pushed to fence, broke free couple times but TDed, back taken and RNCed w/o much resistance, didn't fight hands or B-T well, 1st L
     

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     Lewis McGrillen-Evans

     "The McGrizzla"  |  8-1-0

     .5<- -4<-3.5<- - -1 Early 20s, athletic lefty, great ammy, surprising KO power for flyweight 2ND 3-0 pro w/ another quick KO vs JM 3RD Left hook for R1 KO of good debuter, 4-0 all R1 KOs 4TH 125->135 for R1 KO of can, caught kick then massive left hook for 1-shot finish, 5-0 all R1 KOs 5TH 135->125 for R2 KO of ok regional and local title, 6-0 6TH 125->135 for PFL-E vs bad regional boxer, ripped left hooks to body incl early KD, 2nd KD w/ hook to head, didn't rush for finish, anticipated/stuffed TDAs, constant forward pressure and cut off cage, perfect left cross to chin, 7-0 all R1 KOs 7TH Much faster than bigger noob-crusher, repeated 1-2s w/ searching jabs and powerful straight lefts to body and head, repeatedly rocked tough opp R1 incl 1 KD but left head on center and took some rights, v-high output w/ tons of pressure, escaped grappling, rushed forward R2 and got KO w/ 1st big left, 8-0 all R1/2 KOs 8TH DEC L vs athletic regional, bad 1st L, 2-1 PFL-E
     

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     James Barnes

     "Mooka"  |  14-5-0

     .5<-3<-1.5 Early 40s but high lvl BJJ and good reversals, almost all Ws by SUB, wore down as fight went on in DWCS and pounded out late, has lost other steps up w/ Bellator
     

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     Thiago Henrique

     "Carrasco"  |  10-4-0

     .5<-1<-.5 Early 30s, regional BRZ champ, other quality regional Ws but a couple meh Ls early in career 2ND R1 RNC of good regional @140, most Ws by finish 3RD 140->135 for RCC debut vs undef T6, KOed R1 by punches
     

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     Wulijiburen Wu

     "The Beastmaster"  |  20-9-0

     .5<- -1<-7.5 Mid 30s, tons of SUBs in China esp armbars and RNCs, 0-3 UFC mostly @135, more chokes in return to regionals then DEC L to ranked exp vet, rebound w/ 30-sec flying knee KO of can 2ND 145->135 for RTUFC vs T.5, took a couple kicks, good balance for TDD, then blew out knee while grappling at fence for quick L
     

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     Marcelo Dias

     "Hulk"  |  14-5-0

     .5<-2.5<-4<-3.5<-2.5 Mid 30s, 6W streak all finishes vs BRZ regionals, 2 good 2ND dominant wrestling of T3 vet, lots of feints on feet but v-low volume, good TD entries incl big slam R3, constantly advanced position and landed annoying GnP, great sub D 3RD Exchanged lots of BJJ attacks w/ good noob, slippery in scrambles, top control late R1 and landed good GnP w/ knee to body that hurt ribs, opp retired after R1, 8W streak w/ 7 finishes 4TH Title shot in SFT debut vs T15 Laurenco, more explosive in striking R1+2, got R1 clinch and kept control after couple reversals, tons of cage control and mat returns but few strikes, got reversed late and took hard GnP, got pushed to fence R2 but reversed and got TD, back taken and ate heavy shots, athleticism couldn't mask tech disadv R3 and started to get picked apart on feet, TDed, and beaten up w/ GnP, kept moving for long survival but nothing in return so TKO L 5TH DEC L vs ex-ranked good regional, 2L skid
     

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     Tycen Lynn

     "Shin to Chin"  |  8-5-0

     .5<-3 Mid 30s, good SUBs vs noobs/regionals but incon w/ bad Ls, huge upset of strong prospect but KOed R2 in CFFC title shot vs future-UFC
     

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     Vince Morales

     "Vandetta"  |  14-7-0

     20++<-30<-35<-20<-15 Early 30s, wrestling base, 7 finishes on regionals but RNCed R2 DWCS 2018, fast hands, beautiful overhand right for KO of Smolka on clinch break, 3-3 UFC 2ND Picked apart by kicks from outside by Martinez, movement compromised, some flashes while pushing forward but couldn't match speed/tech, has L to leg kicks before, DEC L, 3-4 UFC 3RD Low output/hesitant vs s-n T50 Johns, never seemed to find range, lots of jabs and some good front kicks but never anything big, great TDD and balance on fence but didn't punish opp or try own TDs, outworked for DEC L, 3-5 UFC 4TH XMMA debut vs ex-UFC KO artist JM, well-timed TD 1st time opp got close, great angles to flow through scrambles and work in underhooks then legs from back, didn't overcommit to position and scrambled up quick when opp started to turn in, good jabs but took leg kicks and power disadv until KD R2 w/ hard right hook, grabbed gilly then transitioned to anaconda, great turn-over and trapped opp's leg then got close to crank neck and sleep opp, SUB W 5TH 135->145 vs s-n ex-ranked good regional, R2 punch KO 6TH 145->135 for Rizin debut vs