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   Alexandre Pantoja

   "The Cannibal"

   27-5-0

   100+<-95<-90<- -85 Early 30s, incredible regional Ws w/ tons of chokes incl RFA title, 2-1 TUF, 8-3 UFC vs incredible comp 2ND Came out super aggressive vs T90 Perez and walked down w/ fast combos, nice trip TD and immediately took back into standing B-T, 90-sec SUB w/ vicious neck-crank/RNC, 9-3 UFC w/ 3W streak 3RD Year off before title shot vs twice-beaten T100 Moreno, insane pace, huge hooks esp R1 w/ multiple KDs, picked apart by jabs esp R2 but started to throw straighter in later rnds, explosive 2-leg TDs and beautiful trips at fence when initial grappling stuffed, leg dexterity to take back from any position, cut by some elbows and ate hooks laterbut v-durable, never been finished, high-pace digging for RNCs, great adjustments when on back but opp still escaped few times, creative elbows from back when opp reversed, great standing back control at fence to end R4+5, 25-min split DEC W, I scored 49-46 but no judges agreed 4TH Few rights on feet but mostly 2-leg spam vs T95 Royval, good timing on powerful shots, strong fence control and angle changes if initial TD stopped, strong base to trap opp’s legs, solid GnP early esp right hooks but less volume/power later rnds, flowed well to maintain control when opp tried to scramble, strong passes to half, some choke set-ups esp R4 w/ B-T from back/mount, took few hard shots R3 and tons of volume R5 after gassing but able to keep distance w/ some leg kicks then eventually get TD to drain clock, 50-45 DEC W, title-D, I had 49-46
   

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   Brandon Royval

   "Raw Dawg"

   16-7-0

   95<-90<-95<-90<-85<-80<-85 Early 30s, tall for 125, LFA champ, all action striker w/ insane output, threatens tons of armbars/triangles/oomaplatas off back, does well to create space to scramble, vicious GnP elbows when he got top control, 3-2 UFC vs top comp 2ND KDed early by Schnell in fast exchange, threatened subs off back, escaped gilly and locked up own tight gilly in transition for R1 SUB 3RD Tried to track down T90 Nicolau around outside, took few shots then timed perfect knee to chin for KD, couple well-aimed punches on kneeling opp then mean elbows from top guard for R1 KO, 5-2 UFC w/ 3W streak 4TH More patient on outside in title shot vs T100 Pantoja, some accurate shots esp powerful R3 flurry but TDed every rnd, struggled to get up or make any space from bottom guard/half and countered in few scrambles, never hurt by GnP but took volume, no sub threat, back taken and mounted esp R4 but good sub D, angle awareness + hand fighting to escape, reversed B-T late R4 w/ opp gassed, finally pushed pace hard R5, crazy volume esp jabs but nothing hard enough to end fight, stopped initial 2-leg but pushed to fence and eventually dragged down and smothered rest of rnd, 45-50 DEC L but deserved at least R5 5TH 2 months later, rematch vs T95 Moreno after injury TKO L in 1st matchup, controlled center but couldn't hit mobile opp much R1 and took counters esp overhand rights, pushed pressure more each rnd, insane output esp jabs but rarely threw hard or landed clean, lots of misses but kept opp occupied, some nice body kicks, few to legs early but started to take huge leg kicks after opp threw hands, didn't adjust well but movement never slowed, TDed R1/2 but insane pace immediate scrambles, built up quick, gave back few times but broke grips so never in danger, forced opp to shell up some R3/4, ridiculous cardio to keep up volume at altitude, ate more power shots but great chin, both went all-out R5, grabbed repeatedly in body locks and controlled on fence but didn't take dmg, saved by ref-break-ups, didn't let opp establish anything w/o landing own shots, mixed in few more powerful shots but mostly just touching, split DEC W in v-close fight, 6-3 UFC
   

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   Brandon Moreno

   "The Assassin Baby"

   21-8-2

   90<-95<-100<- - - -95 Early 30s, constantly developing, big string of regional chokes then 0-1 TUF vs Pantoja, 3-2 UFC vs strong comp but 2nd L to Pantoja, returned to regionals for LFA title W then 4-0-2 vs division's elite to capture title. Better volume in 3rd fight vs Figgy but caught w/ power shots too many times and lost competitive DEC. Good TDs and elite BJJ but couldn't control stronger opp 2ND Pressure from beginning vs previously-beaten T90 Kara-France, improved stance to D leg kicks but still took some heavy ones and big right, fast boxing esp jab, went for TDs but unable to finish and took some hard R3 GnP after legs swept out, KO late R3 w/ perfect liver kick into bombs on ground, interim UFC champ, 8-3-2 UFC overall 3RD High pace and lots of TDs from start in 4th fight vs Figgy, patient top control and let opp tire out, fast and tech on feet w/ good boxing combos and some kicks mixed in, bursts of heavy GnP but few passes, hurt opp's eye R3 w/ knuckle from wide hook, Dr. stoppage after rnd 4TH Beautiful jabs and lead hooks in 3rd fight vs T95 Pantoja, too open w/ guard R1 and rocked by power hooks, KDed couple times R1 and TDed R3+5, controlled some but varied scrambles incl flexible rotations and letting body go limp to drop out of positions but back taken too often, fast+tech wrist control to prevent RNCs, dominated R2 w/ ranged striking and got in power exchanges later rnds, some good calf kicks early but stayed in v-close range later, never close to being subbed but controlled too much by B-T despite good shifts to weaken lock, back taken standing late R4+5, all-time great war but deserved DEC L, split bec 1 bad judge, 9-4-2 UFC 5TH Slow R1 and start of R2 w/ lots of movement vs previously-beaten T90 Royval, got timing on big overhand rights and landed biggest shots of R1/2 tho opp started to pull ahead w/ volume esp jabs, behind R3-5 on output but great head movement, shelled up tight to block lots, took some body kicks, great read to throw hands then finish combos w/ huge leg kicks, TDs R1/2 but couldn't settle on top, insane-pace scrambles, body-locks R5 for fence control but broken up too quick by ref, wasn't doing much but had back control briefly standing, clearly behind R3/4 but emptied tank R5, biggest shots of rnd but much less volume, split DEC L, v-close fight
   

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   Kai Kara-France

   "Don't Blink"

   24-11-0, 1 NC

   85<- -90<- -85<-80 Early 30s, short lean KBer, bad start and incon on regionals but lots of KOs, 1-1 TUF started 4-2 UFC w/ DECs then showed legit KO power vs Garbrandt/Bontorin for 6-2, still improving despite exp 2ND Wrestled R1 by T90 Askarov but good choke D and composure, dominated R2 on feet and landed big shots but started to get wild looking for finish. Great TDD overall, did enough dmg R3 for DEC W, 7-2 UFC 3RD Heavy leg kicks and good leg sweeps in interim title shot rematch vs T95 Moreno, good counter striking esp solid rights but some trouble w/ opp's pressure, landed heavy GnP w/ R3 opportunity but got KOed by nasty liver kick, 7-3 UFC 4TH Pushed to fence lots of R1 and some R2+4+5 vs T85 Albazi, great TDD and fast up, incredible scrambles R3 but eventually trapped, back taken, nearly RNCed but tech escape, striking adv, nice leg kicks, great jab esp doubles in later rnds, clean rights esp straights, fast hands, great angles, much more volume R2+4+5, did more dmg R1 but close, robbed for split DEC L, should have been at least 48-47
   

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   Muhammad Mokaev

   "The Punisher"

   11-0-0, 1 NC

   85<- - -75<-65 Early 20s, 23-0 ammy w/ tons of IMMAF tourney Ws, dominant in pros. Beautiful flying knee to stun T30 Durden early in UFC debut, locked up gilly and maintained through slam for 1-min SUB W 2ND Used wrestling to smother T25 Johnson for DEC W, mostly at fence, great scrambles and re-shots when 1st TDs stuffed, likes control w/ 1 standing leg hook, not enough striking output 3RD Pressured early by T40 Gordon, some nice kick attempts, immediately switched to wrestling whenever a clean punch landed, easy TDs and smothering control, mostly from guard but took adv of opportunities to pass, tried to set up gillys and D'Arce in transition but never v-close, little GnP output, great flexibility and never settles but got swept and gave back R2 and part of R3, great armbar in transition for late R3 finish, 3-0 UFC 4TH Some solid boxing early R1 vs T8.5 Filho then TD and dominant control, short GnP while shifting positions esp from back, threatened RNCs and escaped subs from top guard, hesitant on feet R2 but TD later and more dominance, cuts great angles to get opp to ground then shifts weight w/ movements to stay in control, great lock-control w/ arms, quick TD R3 and took back, good B-T control and near RNCs, knee bent horribly by kneebar but refused to tap, somehow got free, kept weight on top then took back again, kept trying RNCs until last-min SUB, 10-0 5TH TDed early by T70 Elliot but minimal dmg, worked scramble to take top, patiently broke good gilly and again after immediate R2 TD, smothering top guard/half control, rarely postured for GnP but slightly more volume, few quick kicks and punches on feet, took few knees at fence base while controlled but some illegal, brutal slam to break tight R2 triangle, incredible peak-out to escape fence base R3 and get TD, shifted weight well to advance while passing to opposite side for A-T SUB, 11-0 + 5-0 UFC
   

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   Amir Albazi

   "The Prince"

   17-1-0

   85+<- -75 Early 30s, started 11-0 w/ lots of finishes and 2-0 Bellator, only L by DEC to Torres for Brave, 2-0 UFC vs quality opps 2ND 1.5 years off for injuries, caught kick well from T25 Figueiredo after eating couple, great top pressure and heavy GnP w/ elbows or hands, quick passes to top half, lost position but good clinch then body-lock TD, took back and got R1 RNC v-quick vs strong BJJ, 3-0 UFC 3RD Slow R1 finding range w/ jab vs s-n T15 Costa, some fence control but no dmg, started combo w/ straight R2 to mix-up and KD opp, controlled rest of rnd from top guard w/ elbows and some postured punches, avoided dangerous armbar setups, TD R3 and more control but pushed away by opp, mixed in uppercut for another KD then big GnP for KO, 4-0 UFC 4TH Closed distance quick R1 vs T90 KKF, lots of fence control and brief TD but not much striking, some solid boxing but not as fast or varied as opp, picked apart by jabs, some leg kicks, sharp rights, some fence control other rnds but nothing dangerous except R3, great chain wrestling and flowed well to stay on top in scrambles, took back, close w/ RNCs incl 1 v-deep but opp Ded well, tired R4+5 w/ little output, few explosions to get close but TDA tech sloppy, outscored but gifted split DEC W, should be clear L
   

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   Askar Askarov

   "Bullet"

   15-1-1

   85<-90 Late 20s, fantastic wrestler w/ wide array of SUBs, dominant ACB champ, started 3-0-1 all DEC in UFC w/ draw to Moreno. Dominated R1 w/ wrestling of T85 KKF, impressive back take but couldn't finish RNC, got cracked heavy R2 and shot desperately, more wrestling control R3 but not enough dmg and 1st career L by DEC
   

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   Manel Kape

   "Starboy"

   19-6-0

   80<-75<-65<- -55<-70 Late 20s, incredible athlete, destroyed regionals then 6-3 RIZIN w/ 5KOs and a RNC vs elite comp, title W in rematch vs Asakura. Hesitant in UFC fights #1+2, low-action DEC Ls to savvy vets, came back w/ R1 flying knee KO of Osbourne then hard 1-2 followed by crazy fast combo to take out ZZ R1. Took some hits but kept crazy movement, turned it up once he saw chance 2ND Good lateral movement to cut off constant circling of T60 Dvorak, landed heavier shots, TDed R1 but active off back, set up kimura and improved to nearly get finish, took control of rest of fight, hurt opp w/ heavy hooks R2 and ripped combos to body to counter high shell, nearly got finish but engaged in grappling, got controlled some R3 but still more active on feet, DEC W for 3W streak, 3-2 UFC 3RD Strength+power advs vs s-n undef T6 striker, high-pace exchanges w/ incredible hand speed on short hooks in pocket, precise and powerful w/ both hands, hurt opp every rnd esp big R1 KD, few GnP and denied TDAs throughout fight, got countered and out-kicked but able to close range at will to land power and ate opp's shots well, got careless w/ hands sometimes and allowed free hits but good chin, showed grappling w/ last-sec TD and aggressive GnP from guard, DEC W, 4W streak
   

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   Matheus Nicolau

   19-3-1

   80<-90<-80<-70<-65 Early 30s, dominated BRZ regionals, high-lvl BJJ and has added striking, v-fast hands and movement. 2-1 TUF @135, 3-1 1st UFC stint but cut in flyweight purge, 2 high-lvl Ws for Future and Brave, 3-0 UFC in 2nd stint w/ competitive DEC Ws vs T55 Kape, T65 Elliot, then T70 Dvorak. V-slow R1 vs Dvorak but landed huge shot R2 and piled on pressure R3 2ND Lots of outside evasion vs T55 Schnell, 2 R1 KDs w/ left hook and left straight when opp closed distance, took top position and brief GnP but couldn't progress, 2 R2 KDs w/ right hooks, clear speed adv, took back turtle and pounded w/ hooks for KO W, 7-1 UFC w/ 6W streak 3RD More outside movement vs T90 Royval, quick in-out for couple sniper shots but caught by hard knee to chin, few punches then big elbows from bottom guard for R1 KO L, 7-2 UFC, all 3Ls by R1 KO L
   

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    Alex Perez

    24-8-0

    80<-90 Early 30s, extensive regionals w/ tons of Ws, R1 SUB in DWCS 2017, 6-2 UFC w/ R1 SUB L by gilly to Figgy in 2020 title shot, tons of injury/weight miss cancellations 2ND Immediately rushed and back taken by T90 Pantoja, tapped to nasty neck-crank/RNC after 90-sec, 6-3 UFC mostly finishes W or L
    

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    Jarred Brooks

    "The Monkey God"  |  20-3-0, 1 NC

    80<-65<-60<-55 Late 20s, short, part of UFC 125 purge, 13-0 ammy, 2Ls in UFC, choke of good opp in ONE debut, can make 115 2ND Mauled young T25 Minowa, solid striking w/ big crack early and total dominance on ground, easy TDs and some slams for emphasis, mostly working from guard but slicing elbows and good power on hammers, throws a shot then re-gains control, advanced position when opp tried to scramble 3RD Dominated undef T25 prospect Masunyane, control in initial wrestling engagement and quickly hopped to back, lots of RNC attempts and mixed in hard strikes, got finish near end of R1 4TH Title shot vs T60 Pacio, TD early R1 and great control w/ GnP from top guard, tons of outside movement, quick spin kicks, TDAs stuffed R2 and got away from them next few rnds but some fence control, able to avoid strikes and land solid kicks w/ some punches, impressive back take right off TD late R4 and threatened RNCs, TD late R5 to seal DEC W, 4-0 ONE w/ 7W streak
    

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    Azamat Kerefov

    17-0-0

    75++<-70 Early 30s, 15-0 incl 7-0 ACB/A w/ 2 title-Ds, explosive athlete and elite wrestler w/ judo base, out-grapples other specialists 2ND 125->135 for UAE debut vs T6 BJJ specialist, measured forward pressure, low strike volume early but sharp hands later rnds, high guard and clean 1-2s, stuffed TDs in space, position exchanges on fence but had more control, great reversal TDs w/ trips/throws, grinding control from guard, postures for 1 hard GnP strike at a time, almost caught in triangle late R1 while trying to pass, adapted and stayed safe rest of fight for DEC W 3RD 135->125 for ACA return, R3 GnP KO vs T3.5 grappler, 17-0
    

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    Tagir Ulanbekov

    15-2-0

    75<-65<-50<- -55 Early 30s, Dagi wrestler, tall for 125, started 8-0 incl AMC title, DEC L to Zhumagulov to lose title, rebounded w/ GFC title+2D. Hard to move from top control, great sub D vs Nascimiento but didn't have much chance to mount offense, spent too much time in opps guard but held on for split 2ND Overwhelmed early by pressure/pace of T60 Elliot, seemed lost when his TDs were getting reversed bec not much power in hands. Turned up pace, threw great kicks to dominate R3 and took back but lost clear 29-28 3RD Early TDA vs T40 Maness, TD on fence and strong pressure from top, grabbed HE-gilly as opp got up and cranked hard for R1 SUB, 3-1 UFC 4TH Year off, good long-range jabs and teeps to establish range vs T55 Durden, faster hands, KD w/ right hook R1 but jumped gilly instead of GnP, tight grip but couldn't get legs engaged, swept but back to feet easily, pushed to fence but beautiful trip w/ weight drop into step around for TD, took back at fence as opp got up, nearly got RNC late, great transitions from leg hooks to B-T incl w/ just 1 hook R2, quick to clinch and same tech trip R2, every movement on ground calculated, long time on back standing, aimed punches and got close w/ several RNCs, big squeeze over jaw while dragging opp back to ground, forced arm under chin for SUB W, patiently outlasted handfighting
    

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    Kurban Gadzhiev

    "Python"  |  19-3-0

    70<-65<-45<-35 Early 30s Dagi, short, finished weak opps early in career then DEC over stronger, 7-3 ACA/B w/ DEC W vs T30 Albaskhanov, 2 DEC Ls to Kerefov incl title shot. Always looking for any way to close distance and get TD, good top control and movement through scrambles, lots of short strikes but nothing heavy, not threatened by gillys 2ND Title shot vs T40 Bukuev, traded leg kicks, drops low quickly to grab opp's kicks for 1-leg TDs, dominant control+pressure esp at fence base R1/3/4/5, good front headlock control esp R3 w/ series of knees to head on fence, too few punches early R4+5 but great timing on lvl changes, strong top half w/ elbows and agile scrambles, tried couple back takes but couldn't establish position or get close to SUB, traded positions and took few shots from opp in most competitive R2 but mostly landing small knee/punches w/o answers, split DEC but 3/5 judges agreed w/ me for 49-46 W, 3W streak all DEC vs elite grapplers
    

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    Ali Bagautinov

    "Puncher"  |  21-7-0

    70<-60<-40 Late 30s, short and powerful, AMC champ+D vs good comp, 3-3 UFC vs elite comp, all DEC incl L in title shot vs DJ, beat lots more good comp back w/ AMC but Ls to 2 future UFCs. 2 DEC W vs elite vets for Brave then ran through Shorty Santella, incredibly dmging strikes for 125 and 1-min KO
    

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    Tatsuro Taira

    15-0-0

    65<- - -60<-35<-9.5<-7.5<-5<-2 Mid 20s, 9-0 ammy w/ SUBs and DEC, pro debut @18 y/o, 10-0 w/ Shooto title, chokes or GnP vs decent opps but no true prospects 2ND Dominant grappling for DEC W vs T15 Candelario in UFC debut, fluid adjustments and back takes, some heavy GnP when he unleashed, v-fast and well-mixed striking on feet w/ solid movement 3RD Speed adv vs T25 striker Vergara, used leg kicks at range and avoided big punches from opp, well-timed TDs R1 but reaching R2, mostly 1-legs and nice transitions to get 1 leg hook then work trips, straight into side control or mount, not much GnP but good transitions on ground, v-fast back take R2, great switches on B-T to maintain strong control, got close on multiple RNCs then late swivel to deep armbar, got SUB as opp got up, 2-0 UFC, 12-0 pro, 21W streak 4TH Took heavy leg kick from T10 gilly-specialist Aguilar, fast TD into top half, stayed calm through long gilly, great pass to mount, shifted high for triangle then rolled to back, adjusted lock for better angle and added nasty armbar for R1 SUB, 13-0 5TH 125->130 vs s-n T1 GK, nasty leg kicks in early trades, flash KDed by lead left hook but wrestled up well, TD into top half to avoid gilly, great hip flexibility for wide base and used legs to control opp's arms for modified crucifix or legs to pass to mount, massive shoulder pressure when hips elevated, great posture w/ heavy base, picked punches and elbows for max dmg w/ GnP, easily avoided R2 gilly off 2-leg TD, worked to mount and couple mins of clean GnP, dominant w/ nasty elbows but didn't increase tempo for finish, pulled triangle w/ opp at fence base to end rnd and nearly got sub, slightly outboxed to start R3 but good sub and more dmg from top half, got careless to end rnd and forced to bottom mount by gilly, saved by bell for 29-27 DEC W, 23W streak + 4-0 UFC but needs tougher test 6TH 130->125 vs s-n T20 Hernandez, slipped throwing early kick, easy sweep when opp engaged on ground but controlled on fence, reversed throw into top side, went to half for some GnP then easy mount, flowed btwn back and mount threatening A-T or RNC, little GnP early then opened up w/ serious power on straights and clean elbows, threw more seeing effect it had, clearly fresher than opp R2, took few punches but stun w/ straight right into hook combo KD, jumped in w/ lots of GnP, didn't make space for big power but constant connections for TKO, 15-0
    

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    Asu Almabaev

    "Zulfikar"  |  19-2-0

    65<- -60<-45<-40<-35<-20 Late 20s, v-athletic/explosive, 2Ls early in career but 10W streak since vs lots of prospects and highlighted by R2 RNC of T40 Doskalchuk in Brave debut. Naiza champ, dominated 10-1 T3 BRZ in non-title fight, big right hands esp uppercuts, good entries on 1+2-legs, heavy GnP every time he throws the right, effortless top control, got finish w/ big right to start R3 2ND DEC W vs undef Dagi noob in return to Brave 3RD V-close split W vs T40 vet grappler Makovsky, great timing and explosion on TDs and good initial top position but still got swept few times, good reversals on cage but needs more close striking to score points, hard spin kicks and moves quick on feet, 12W streak and 3-0 Brave 4TH R2 RNC SUB of s-n noob, mismatch, 13W streak 5TH UFC debut vs T35 GK Osbourne, hard inside leg kicks, 1-leg TD early, forward drive to prevent triangles, slight shifts of weight to drop heavy hooks w/ both hands from top guard, late pass to side and couple elbows, brought kicks to body and head R2 incl fast spin that missed, 1-leg into fence control stuffed but great 2-leg->body-lock->trip chain wrestling, few more shots from top guard, got both leg hooks as opp tried to build up on fence, 1st RNC not there so landed good short punches and got SUB w/ big squeeze over chin, 14W streak
    

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    Kyoji Horiguchi

    32-5-0, 1 NC

    60+<-55<-65<-70 Early 30s, former RIZIN and Bellator champ, 7-1 UFC @125 w/ only L in title shot vs DJ. Dominated Pettis for almost 4 rnds w/ movement, grappling, strong strikes, caught by absurd backfist under kick. Great transitions on ground but KO title L 2ND Crazy movement around cage, v-fast, good choke D but spent too much time w/ T60 Mix on back, DEC L for 2L skid, 1-2 Bellator 3RD Fast, high output, accurate vs T.5 GK, landed much more but took few clean shots, felt adv after R1 TD and mount and repeated R2, good control while incrementally advancing position then quick moves to finish A-T SUB, 11-1 Rizin 4TH 135->125 vs twice-beaten T30 Ougikubo, stuffed early TDAs and mostly controlled ring wrestling, big leg kick late in rnd then great standing GnP through ropes, more TDD R2 and worked to half->side->mount, power GnP w/o much windup, good back takes and control w/ both hooks or over/under but got reversed and controlled late, great counter left for KD to start R3 and controlled rest of rnd w/ striking on feet and mat, complete DEC W
    

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    Steve Erceg

    "AstroBoy"  |  12-1-0

    60<-55<-15<- - -10 Late 20s, strong ammy, only pro L in 2nd fight vs future prospect, dominant chokes in Australia w/ 5 finishes in 7W streak, Eternal champ+D 2ND 1.5 years off after no DWCS bec visa issues, tall stance, good movement vs promising noob, sidestepped forward rush and immediately took back, drag-back TD and used leg hooks inside and out to maneuver hips, patiently worked arm under chin for RNC SUB, 8W streak 3RD S-n UFC debut vs T45 Dvorak, traded hard leg kicks early, some good counters but hit harder when coming forward esp rights late R1, great hips to reverse R2 TDA and immediately take back but shaken off, maintained constant output, harder rights R2 incl stun and KD w/ glancing head kick, locked gilly quick got close, good adjustments w/ arms and legs but not quite, opp slightly tired R3, more pressure, nice work w/ diff weapons in clinch, threatened gilly when opp got close, TDed and controlled briefly but good sweep, DEC W, 9W streak 4TH Calm + tech outside striking vs s-n T25 Costa, mixed straights w/ quick kicks, moved well to avoid power returns, KD w/ straight right, composed taking top, solid opportunistic GnP, hunted subs but fell off taking back, on back foot mostly R2, took some huge overhands but good chin, TDed few times but not in danger on ground, avoided couple crazy armbars, good quick shifts to force scrambles, pressure grappling R3, couldn't stick TDs but tons of fence control, better leverage+volume exchanging strikes inside, ground out 29-28 DEC W, 2-0 UFC
    

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    Bruno Silva

    "Bulldog"  |  13-5-2, 1 NC

    60<-50<-35<-25 Early 30s, short, good but slightly incon on regionals, 1-1 TUF, started 0-2 UFC w/ DEC Ls to top opps but 2-straight KOs of younger prospects for 2-2 UFC 2ND Almost 2 years off, good movement to avoid pressure and most power shots from T45 Nam, good counters w/ kicks and quick punches, froze opp w/ lvl changes, R2 KD w/ perfect front kick to chin, jumped on top, grabbed neck when opp went to knees then got leg hooks and hid hands for RNC SUB W, 3W streak
    

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    Murad Zeinulabidov

    21-3-0

    60 Early 30s, tons of R1 finishes of RUS noobs w/ huge variety of SUBs, lost ACB cameo early in career but 5-1 for Akhmat vs top comp incl 4W streak
    

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    Allan Nascimento

    "Puro Osso"  |  20-6-0

    55<-50<-25<-8.5<-5 Early 30s, tons of good Ws on BRZ regional but split DEC Ls in Rizin cameo and 2018 DWCS, 3 years off. Super active off back in UFC debut, always throwing triangles/armbars/kimuras and short strikes but way too content to stay there, split DEC L to T55 Ulanbekov 2ND Good kicks vs T45 Hadley and used BJJ to shut down opps grappling, constantly threatening SUBs and using them to transition, good top pressure to prevent rubber guard, not heavy GnP but stayed busy, clear DEC W to stop hype train and go 1-1 UFC 3RD Bigger than T15 Hernandez, good 1-leg entry, took back when opp turned, leg hooks quick at fence base then B-T, worked arm under chin as opp stood up for R1 RNC SUB, easy W for 2-1 UFC
    

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    Jeff Molina

    "El Jefe"  |  11-2-0

    55<- -45<-30 Mid 20s, undef ammy but 1-2 pro start, went on 6W streak all finishes vs meh US regionals then DEC vs ok regional in DWCS. High-output DEC W vs Aoriqileng in UFC debut, back taken early vs Da Silva but stayed calm, same w/ armbar threats. Got out of danger and into top position, landed hard GnP. Huge counter-right KD into non-stop GnP for R2 finish 2ND Pushed to fence by T40 Zhumagulov but good underhooks to prevent TDs and quick returns to feet, took little dmg and constant short shots, fluid striking w/ tons of jabs but struggled to find range, landed couple power shots, all rnds close and got split W for 10W streak and 3-0 UFC
    

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    Matt Schnell

    "Danger"  |  16-8-0, 1 NC

    50<-60<-45 Early 30s, great ammy, tons of chokes on regionals, LFA title then 1-1 TUF, 5-5 UFC after being guillotined R1 by Royval, got good KD early but mistake engaging on ground, consistently taking on top opps and sometimes @135 2ND Got beat up at range by T60 Mudaerji, rocked repeatedly by punches and elbows R2, some solid grappling R1, absurd toughness to stay on feet and land own KD, quickly took mount and pounded w/ elbows, got reversed but locked up modified triangle early and slept opp for R2 SUB, 6-5 UFC 3RD Couldn't find range vs moving T80 Nicolau and got KDed 2 times R1 and 2 times R2 trying to enter, good smothering off back to prevent finishes but turtled final time and KOed by GnP, weak chin, 6-6 UFC GK
    

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    Joshua Van

    "The Fearless"  |  10-1-0

    50<-45<-40<-4<-1.5 Early 20s, 11 fights in 20 months all for Fury, 4-0 ammy w/ title then 6-1 pro, 4KOs of noobs w/ only L by RNC after being smothered by wrestler, was getting controlled on ground again by noob but grabbed leg and rolled through for incredibly smooth R2 calf slicer. Got outstruck at range and dumped to ground repeatedly when kicks caught by T2 prospect, hard and fast 1-2 combos to body but got outscored, stunned opp w/ quick left hook to open R2 and exploded w/ flurry, got KD w/ couple clean shots then hammered massive rights as opp got to feet for TKO, 4W streak w/ all 6W by finish, high ceiling 2ND Fast, hit muscular/streaking vet w/ good combos in Fury title shot, controlled some on cage but able to get own control R2 and a TD w/ decent GnP, reckless giving away position twice to hunt leglocks, able to get back in control but will get punished by top opps, strong strikes breaking clinches esp kicks, explosive jump to take opp’s back standing, got arm under chin and repeatedly fought hands to get RNC to end R2, 5W streak all finishes 3RD UFC debut vs slumping T30 Zhumagulov, great feints, deadly jabs esp R2+3 w/ increased pressure, built into 1-2s w/ power rights incl big shots to end fight, great timing and lateral angles to use cage space, took leg kicks but movement unaffected, great whizzers and immediate get-ups R1, discouraged wrestling rest of fight, outworked opp for split DEC W, 6W streak 4TH Took volume leg kicks early vs T10 Borjas but landed own harder, took while to find range R1 and ate hard straights incl KDed by 1-2 and took counter hooks closing distance, ate 1 flying knee but avoided more later rnds, better stamina and heavy pressure R2/3, great adjustment w/ tons of body shots, started w/ hooks then mixed in straights, attacks diff lvls in same combo, lots of jabs w/ some splitting guard, great timing on R3 TDs, but gave up position to attack heel hook or leg americana, should have settled w/ some GnP 1st, allowed scramble escapes, clearly outscored opp but ate big overhand counter late R3, smart for immediate TD but didn't use enough time on ground, 29-28 DEC W 5TH 2 months later, slow start vs T20 Bunes, allowed opp to dictate range w/ kicks esp to legs, too much retreating, took punches and TDed few times, solid scrambles and tried to set up subs but controlled, much fresher R2 and walked down opp w/ heavy shots esp hooks, good body/head mix, esp aggressive near fence incl well-timed elbows/knees, stronger base to stop TDAs and turn off fence, KD late w/ series of accurate hooks, great posture from guard to land accurate heavy GnP despite opp’s active legs, TKO W, 3-0 UFC + 8W streak
    

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    Cody Durden

    16-5-1

    50<-55<-40<-35<- -25<-30<-25 Early 30s, great wrestling base but shoots from too far/naked, tons of finishes on US regional incl some decent records in 7W streak pre-UFC, also Ws in boxing+KB but not much power, draw vs Gutierrez in UFC debut @135. Gassed R3 in high paced fight vs Aoriqileng, nice jab, kept getting countered when kicking legs but held on w/ grappling for DEC W 2ND Cracked w/ knee then gillyed immediately by Mokaev for 1-min L 3RD Stunned T10 Buys w/ early right hand and nice jabs, brief wrestling control then another KD, flurry of short hooks and hammers for 1-min TKO W, 2-2-1 UFC 4TH Fast hands early vs s-n T20 Mota, R1 KD w/ clean 1-2, controlled from top w/ solid GnP, started from side and continued heavy pressure from guard, Ded armbars, got TDs early R2+3 incl great persistence on ankle grab R3, avoided leg locks and tried to posture sometimes for heavy single shots but mostly focused on control, smashed opp's head on fence base, DEC W for 3-2-1 UFC 5TH Non-stop TD spam vs T30 Johnson, avoided early leglock, controlled through scrambles, lots of standing B-T, not big GnP but enough to score, tried to set up RNCs, took few shots to end R2 and start R3 but good counter right hooks and an uppercut to rock opp, used it for TD after 3 TDAs stuffed, stayed calm on ground to ride out DEC W, 3W streak 6TH Solid guard to block some strikes from aggressive T50 Hadley, strong right hooks esp to body, slicing step-in elbows opened cut R1, dynamic wrestling to control opp through various positions while landing shots R1, couldn't get control w/ TDAs R2 but continued good counters, back taken and threatened by triangle then deep armbar while eating some GnP but tough to push through, good anaconda threats from sprawl, forced opp to back R3 and rode top while landing volume, some kicks to legs from standing w/ opp on back, turtle control w/ GNP to body+head to end fight, high-pace but stayed composed whole fight, 30-27 DEC W that I had 29-28, 4W streak for 5-2-1 UFC 7TH Outstruck at range by T65 Ulanbekov esp jabs+teeps, KDed R1 by hard right while closing distance, good roll to escape tight gilly, got clinch at fence but TDed by trip, gave back getting up and nearly RNCed but fought hands, TDed much earlier R2 by same trip and gave back in same way, long time standing in B-T, some great RNC D incl 1 deep under chin but eventually dragged back, huge pressure on chin and eventually arm slid under, SUB L
    

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    Joseph Morales

    "Bopo"  |  12-2-0

    50+<-40<-35 Late 20s, 6-0 ammy and started 8-0 on regionals vs good comp w/ lots of chokes, 1-2 UFC vs good comp but cut in flyweight purge. DEC vs good wrestling prospect then split DEC W vs high-lvl vet for CW in return to regionals 2ND A1 title shot vs quality regional, traded clean jabs, more volume and added hard right straights+hooks incl 2 R1 KDs, worked to back then mount and landed heavy elbows, great distance management, got TDs R2 and quick passes to half, took back late then again shift to mount w/ hard GnP, stuffed most TDAs until late R3, started to scramble then locked in triangle, pulled opp's head down and slept him for SUB W, 3W streak
    

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    Clayton Carpenter

    7-0-0

    45<-30<-9.5<-3.5<-1.5 Mid 20s, great athlete, strong ammy, 5-0 pro, 2 head kick finishes incl vs T1.5, range of subs 2ND DWCS 2022 vs much larger T.5, struggled w/ range and power R1 and seemed rocked several times, switched plans for wrestling later R2 and worked to mount for heavy elbows, same in R3 for DEC W, heavy leg kicks and some pop in hands, early TD throws left him on bottom but adjusted, 6-0 3RD UFC debut vs T10 Ronderos, surprised and hit by early flurry then TDed, threatened quick gilly, took some GnP then beautiful deep triangle setup then added armbar, used opp's escape to take top half, scrambled to back during get-up, got hooks quickly and 1 arm other, worked it deeper while connecting other hand for R1 RNC SUB, 7-0
    

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    Joshua Pacio

    "The Passion"  |  22-4-0

    45<- -60 Mid 20s, Wushu training, power in both hands for 125, relentless once he has an adv, 9-0 regionals w/ tons of finishes then 11-3 ONE, lost 1st title shot and L in 1st title-D after winning it, regained it in immediate rematch and 3Ds since incl trilogy W 2ND Good leg kicks but TDed easily R1 by T65 Brooks, tried subs from bottom but took GnP from guard, better TDD R2+3 but struggled to land w/ opp's movement, some good counter hooks, TDed and back taken immediately late R4 but good D, not enough late aggression and let opp score too many points, 25-min DEC L
    

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    Makoto Shinryu

    16-2-1, 1 NC

    40<-30<- -15 Early 20s, lefty, Ws for Bellator and RIZIN, almost all DEC 2ND R3 ninja choke of T1 KBer for DEEP title, competitive striking earlier rnds, 7-0-1 since only L 3RD Early TD and crazy scrambles vs ancient grappler w/ crazy exp, legs and arms interlocked at weird angles, popping hammers and short punches w/ couple sneaky knees/kicks in transitions, great flexibility to escape leg locks, threatened arms w/ unusual attacks, clear DEC W for 2-0 RIZIN 4TH CFFC title shot vs high-lvl BJJ-BB, fast striking, nice stomps to knee and a big right hand, got controlled on fence and TDed early but great gilly sweep, stuffed TDAs other rnds, great posture for GnP from side, half, and guard, power in both hooks and hammers, Ded armbars, triangles, kimuras, strong flow btwn positions and instincts of when switch was coming, got HE-gilly w/ back to fence early R4, repeated gator rolls in tight space to adjust and get SUB, 9-0-1 streak 5TH Stung great vet w/ hard straight left, dodged wild flurry then rolled through TD, hard GnP to head and body from top half/side, switches angles and weapons, great grounded knees to head and chest esp w/ opp trapped in corner, opened cut w/ series of vicious elbows, bursts of dmg, then great control/pressure to stop escape, threatened A-T R1 then set-up from top half after quick R2 TD, slid to side and big squeeze to sleep opp, 3-0 Rizin w/ 10-0-1 streak
    

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    Mansur Malachiev

    12-1-0

    40+<-6<-1.5 Early 30s, 10-0, crushed lots of noobs then 3-0 EFC all chokes vs strong prospects, titles @135 and @125 2ND 1.5+ years off, ONE debut vs streaking T15 Miado, good timing and got low on repeated 2-leg TDAs, got opp to ground easily, couldn't stop 1st scrambles up but forced energy usage, power disadv and caught by knee and hard punches in transitions, couple TDAs stuffed but trapped opp in corner late R1, big grounded knee then grabbed D'Arce as opp escaped to side, trapped legs and rolled through for SUB W, 11-0
    

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    Rei Tsuruya

    9-0-0

    40<-35<-20<-9.5<-1 Early 20s, lefty Greco wrestler, 1-0 ammy then 5-0 pro, 3 GnP KOs + 2 chokes, 4 R1 and other R2 vs noobs and a JM then R1 KO of good vet most recent 2ND R2 RNC of T1.5 vet for Pancrase title, 6-0 all finishes 3RD RTUFC vs undef T1.5 striker, beautiful timing for 1-leg early R1, effortless passes, total dominance on ground incl repeated mounts, B-Ts and leg traps from diff positions, sustained twister threat w/ good adjustments, accurate hard elbows, punches, hammers w/o overswinging, took back few times, v-fluid in transitions and easily took side few times, no set-up on R2 2-leg but drove through sprawl, couple nice shoulder strikes then judo throw straight into scarfhold kimura using legs to crank opp's arm, SUB W, 7-0 4TH RTUFC semi-final vs T25 Climaco, v-quick grappling R1+3, beautiful transitions, uses long limbs well to attach at unusual angles, incredible B-T control incl from bottom angles, moved opp easily, good arm-fighting to try RNCs, rolled through to threaten kneebar, put self in awkward bottom positions few times but great scrambles, v-comfortable in awkward grappling tangles, scored w/ short shots incl tiny hammers w/ arm through armpit, wild overhands on feet, took some calf kicks, rocked R2 by hard hooks, partially KDed late R3 but recovered well, DEC W, 8-0 5TH Final vs T4.5, stayed out of range of most strikes but ate few incl clean straight, rushed into clinches, couldn’t get opp down w/ 1st but beautiful throw as opp reversed control w/ 2nd, scarfhold straight to mount, v-fast back take, threatened twister/neck-crank w/ nasty torque, transitioned to back mount late, good leg hooks to flatten hips, unloaded w/ GnP for TKO to end rnd, 9-0
    

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    John Dodson

    "The Magician"  |  24-14-0

    40<- - -30<-70 Late 30s, short lefty, solid regional but some Ls, 3-0 TUF then 10-7 UFC, lots of exp @125 but could never beat DJ for title 2ND DEC W vs even older T10 ex-UFC Rivera for 1-1 XMMA after L to T20 Gibson in debut 3RD BKFC debut @130, aggressive and crazy hand speed, landed lots of clean shots for 40-sec KO of T10 Benoit. 135->125 for Rizin debut vs ancient v-exp grappling JM, much faster, hard left straights to body, refused to engage on ground, caught chin w/ straight left while rushing forward then couple GnP for R1 KO 4TH BKB R1 KO; Fast movement and accurate+powerful boxing vs T30 Saomoto, mixed punch directions from uppercuts to overhands, hooks to body slowed opp R2, great angles to avoid biggest counters and quick reactions to stay away from clinches+TDAs, unloaded w/ knees at fence base to end R1 and more good grounded knees R3 after forcing opp to ground w/ gilly, better stamina, clear DEC W, 3W streak + 2-0 Rizin
    

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    Imran Bukuev

    16-3-0

    40+<-35<-40<-25<-20 Late 20s Chech, whole career w/ Akhmat, good wrestling and escapes, lethal RNC, DEC W vs Silvan due to blatant hometown judging 2ND 6-1 ACA and title W w/ R2 RNC of T20 Akopyan, took back early both rnds, kept working arms until he got under chin, frantic pace 3RD Traded leg kicks w/ T65 Gadzhiev but kept getting caught and TDed, own grappling stuffed, slight adv w/ boxing variety esp early R4+5 but not much time striking, controlled on fence and ground most of R1/3/4/5 and took hard knees from front headlock R3, reversals and some of own control+short strikes w/ more volume R2, somehow got split DEC but 3/5 judges agreed 46-49 title L 4TH Improved boxing esp hand speed + jabs vs T15 gilly-specialist Abiltarov, hurt opp early w/ hard right, aggressive hooks into flying knee at fence but couldn't land clean, strong control and fought through decent gilly, beat up leg w/ well-timed calf kicks every rnd and took away base, faster footwork, couple R2 TDAs stopped and TDed once but got legs tight to push away quick, good recognition of gilly while stuffing other TDA and pulled head free, scored from top guard w/ heavy downward pressure, TDed to fence base to start R3 but rolled to hip and attacked kimura for sweep, great transition to control body and legs at fence base, constantly fought to stay higher than opp, few scattered shots but not much dmg, easily avoided sub tries and stayed in control for 30-27 DEC W 5TH DEC W vs sub-specialist BRZ GK, 8-2 ACA
    

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    Rafael Estevam

    "Macapá"  |  12-0-0

    40+<-20<-9 Late 20s, 10-0 mostly Shooto BRZ incl title @125, sometimes fights @135 incl local title, impressive R2 GnP KO of undef prospect in LFA debut 2ND DWCS 2022 vs T1.5 armbar specialist, survived wide range of dangerous sub attempts early, great movement and counters on ground, v-high pace and non-stop heavy GnP, great blend of hammers, elbows, and punches w/ serious impact, wore down opp R1 and broke him R2 w/ TD and more GnP for TKO, 11-0 3RD Year+ off, missed weight in UFC debut vs T20 Johnson, v-few strikes before non-stop TDs, great chain grappling if shot stopped esp judo hip-throws, progressed smoothly on ground R1, mount/back w/ choke threats and solid GnP, re-TDs when opp scrambled up, more control R2 after immediate 1-leg but less dmg or sub threat despite good positions, gassed R3, tons of stuffed TDAs but persistent, circled cage taking dmg esp elbows at fence, few returns but enough striking guard and good chin to never get hurt, survived for 29-28 DEC W, 12-0
    

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    Charles Johnson

    "InnerG"  |  14-6-0

    40<-15<-20<-30<-40<-30<- -25<-15<-6<-4.5<-1.5 Early 30s, great track and football, longtime LFA, both Ls to elite int talents, boxing and MT exp show in movement, fast hands, striking diversity, 4W streak incl LFA interim title, unification, then D, most recently R5 KO of undef T9 w/ great mix to body and head after war 2ND Outwrestled by T65 Mokaev in UFC debut, never settled and tried striking from D positions but clear DEC L 3RD Messy foul-filled fight vs T30 Zhumagulov, took big shots early but landed strong kicks esp to body when letting loose, great cardio to push pace R3 and pressure opp w/ extended combos, good boxing, landed knees to body R2+3 from clinch/cage control, TDed briefly but scrambled up, sometimes too hesitant/defensive, split DEC W but probably should be L bec only ahead R3, 1-1 UFC 4TH Unafraid to engage on ground after reversing TDs of grappler Flick, good posture to avoid triangles from top guard, snappy kicks esp to legs, mixed jabs/hooks/crosses, much faster than opp and avoided strikes, heavy elbows and hammers w/ nonstop pressure to end R1 w/ TKO, early stoppage 5TH S-n 125->130 1 month since last fight, low output early vs T25 Osbourne, struggled to adapt to teeps getting caught, increased pressure late R1 and got TD, slow again early R2 but increased volume sooner and landed slightly more, heavy elbows in clinches late in rnd, v-close R3 w/ cage position exchanges, trading kicks, combos, TDAs, both good sprawls, slightly less accurate and clearly tired late for split DEC L, 2-2 UFC 6TH TDed repeatedly R1+2 by T35 Durden, threatened kneebar to start fight but back taken often, prevented dmg or sub danger and stayed mobile but couldn't break free until late R2, good flurry of punches and started R3 aggressive but caught by some hard counters, stopped 3 TDAs but eventually TDed and controlled rest of rnd for DEC L, 2-3 UFC 7TH TDed early R1/2 vs undef T40 Estevam, couldn't stop passes R1, back taken or mounted, kept turning to escape choke set-ups, took some GnP, bad IQ to stay engaged after reversing clinch, got thrown hard, stayed safer R2 and took little dmg but back controlled most of rnd, aggressive and much fresher R3, walked opp down w/ solid combos, accurate jabs, sprawled hard to stop 10+ TDAs, timed 1 great knee, slashing elbows at fence but too tired for big power shots, dominant rnd but 28-29 DEC L, 3L skid 8TH S-n vs undef T55 Maksum, KDed early, escaped couple chokes but took more big shots incl stuns from jab and straight, on D most of R1 taking big dmg incl knees but recovered, pushed high pace R2/3 and wore opp out, more striking volume, shifty movement to evade and land quick shots, improved TDD to stop more tired grappling, own TDs R2 incl back take and late R3, no massive shots but not seriously hurt R2/3, had deep ninja choke R3 and may have been near finish but released and back to striking, 29-28 DEC W
    

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    Jake Hadley

    "White Kong"  |  10-2-0

    40<-50<-40<-30<- -45 Late 20s, fast-twitch athlete, 7-0 regionals incl 3RNCs+2KOs, 25-min DEC Ws for EFCSA and CW titles vs good prospects, incredible BJJ but was getting countered on feet due to aggressive pressure, still managed R2 RNC of undef prospect on DWCS 2021 2ND Met BJJ match in T25 Nascimento, threatened subs off back and good scrambles but a step behind vet, DEC L for 1st setback in UFC debut 3RD High-volume exchanges of punch and kick combos vs T10 Candelario, retreated early but adjusted to pressure and pushed even higher pace, started to wear on opp late R1, good mix of body shots, got TDed early R2 but straight into deep triangle, slicing elbows off back while making adjustments, swiveled and grabbed leg for extra pressure and R2 SUB, 1-1 UFC 4TH Early pressure vs T35 Gordon, 2 hard left hooks to liver then standing hammers to finish, 1-min KO W 5TH Aggressive striking vs T40 Durden but caught by right hooks and cut by right elbow, TDed R1, lots of movement but couldn't get free, better TDD R2+3 but not enough striking D, some good shots but continued to get countered, 2-leg TDAs from too far, threatened by front chokes, great swivel to back R2, triangle from back to control opp then v-deep armbar for couple mins + elbows/hammers to side of head, got put on back off TDA R3 and took some GnP, not enough urgency getting up, got outscored for 27-30 DEC L that I had 28-29, 2-2 UFC
    

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    Azat Maksum

    "Qazaq"  |  15-1-0

    35<- -55<-40<-30<-15<-9.5<-5.5<-3 Late 20s, slightly skinny esp legs, 14-0 w/ tons of regional finishes, 1-min sub of decent regional opp in return to Octagon after 2 crazy KOs for Brave vs good regional and prospect 2ND Fast striking but switched to wrestling after feeling power of BRZ regional, mostly control from guard w/ short shots, got threatened by lots of armbars + triangles but solid tech work to stay safe, DEC W, 15-0 3RD Tossed around undef T1 BRZ, easy early TD, powerful returns, seatbelt control w/ punches from other hand, took back several times and close to RNCs, always active, good agility to put in leg hooks and awareness to move them when opp shifted, got stood up from smothering top guard but another easy TD, grabbed neck as opp got up then rolled to side for brabo SUB to end R1, 16-0 4TH UFC debut vs bigger T35 GK Nam, slow start, established jab, tons of stance switches depending on direction moving, some good lead left hooks but overswung in combos, great left teeps or knees to body w/ same motion fro either side, took few hard overhands esp R3 when too passive, lots of TDAs but often too high and/or far away, broke off quickly and no chain wrestling, took heavy leg kicks and never adapted to check them, close split DEC W, I scored 29-28 w/ R1+2, 17-0 5TH Early hook KD vs s-n T15 Johnson, little GnP then threatened gilly->D’arce, high pressure when opp scrambled free, hard jabs incl stun, left straights when switching stance, couple well-timed knees near fence, more grappling control, faded faster than opp starting mid R2, got behind in volume and lost speed, struggled to track movement or land as clean, TDed and back taken but turned out of RNC, TDAs telegraphed and not as driven so stuffed, some good lands but not enough striking D, threatened by choke late R3, couldn’t match pace, 28-29 DEC for 1st L
    

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    Nate Maness

    "Mayhem"  |  15-3-0

    35<-25<-40<-55<-50 Early 30s, 4-0 ammy and tons of USA regional Ws w/ title, only L to Lapilus, started 2-0 on UFC prelims. Saved by the bell R1 vs Gravely but came back w/ beautiful counter shot for R2 KO, good TDD 2ND Dominated by kicks on feet and wrestling on ground by T70 U-Nurmagomedov for DEC L, 3-1 UFC 3RD 135->125 vs T50 Ulanbekov, tall for division, couple solid early strikes but pushed to fence and TDed, caught in HE-gilly while getting up for R1 SUB L, 3-2 UFC 4TH Avoided power shots, couple counters then good TDD vs T20 Mendonça, never stopped moving on ground, good controlled/careful adjustments to stay safe when opp dropped for heel hooks, used v-long arms for accurate+hard hooks and hammers, stunned opp few times, took top guard then straights directly on chin, flurry of short hammers for R1 TKO
    

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    Dustin Ortiz

    20-9-0

    35+<-75 Mid 30s, good US regional run, 8-6 UFC vs strong comp, DEC L to Bagautinov for Brave, R1 SUB of can in US regional return
    

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    Rasul Albaskhanov

    14-7-0, 1 NC

    35<- -25<-30<- -25 Early 30s, longtime ACB/A, high lvl comp w/ tons of Ws esp gillys and RNCS, Ls in 2 title shots but beats others. Dominated T10 BRZ who fought off back, mostly stayed in guard and landed short shots to grind DEC, tried some passes but didn't force it when resisted 2ND Outwrestled by T45 Gadzhiev, got reversals for brief periods and threatened gillys but spent too much time on back, more aggressive on feet but couldn't land enough shots so DEC L 3RD Faster than regional and got early TD, controlled and progressed then some heavy GnP to force back give, took it on 2nd try and sank RNC quickly for R1 SUB and easy rebound, 12-6 ACA/B 4TH Low striking volume bec cautious of counters and repeated early TDAs from T10 Ibraimov, great sprawl into gilly threats, took top control R1/3/4, short knees, often got 1-leg hook but not long enough to get 2nd and fully take back, accurate short GnP, nearly got RNC late R1 but didn't have angle, got controlled R2 and took some shots from bottom turtle, also controlled on fence base early R5, but good core strength and flexibility for reversals, not much dmg late R2 but more time R5 to establish control, threatened deep A-T that forced scramble, calm D to prevent late kimura, 25-min 49-46 DEC W in tourney
    

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    Aren Akopyan

    16-3-1, 1 NC

    30++<-25<- - -20 Early 30s, started 3-0 all SUBs in ACA after lots of regional finishes, back taken early in title shot vs T25 Bukuev, managed to survive R1 and even land some GnP and take opps' back but couldn't fight hands R2 and got RNCed 2ND Good rebound vs undef T4.5 prospect, slow start then increased volume, great evasive footwork and fade-away counters, beautiful head movement in pocket to prevent most dmg, fast hands and mixed in kicks, stuffed TDs and great flexibility+balance R3 to stay on feet when opp elevated 1-leg, DEC W for 4-1 ACA 3RD Decent tech but little power or creativity on feet vs T8 GK, closed distance faster each rnd, usually 1-legs, beautiful trip and throw TDs, tons of fence base control, elevated opp's legs to stop escapes, short GnP incl to body, got reversed some R1 but landed harder, good whizzers, total control R2 but never big dmg, faded mid-R3, TDed couple times, great sweep but opp scrambled up and pressured w/ power shots, ate some but stayed mobile, survived for 29-28 DEC W, 5-1 ACA 4TH DEC W vs T.5 prospect, 3W streak 5TH 50-sec elbow KO vs BRZ chaff-crusher, free W, 7-1 ACA
    

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    Alan Gomes

    15-5-1

    30<-10<-20<-15<-10 Late 20s, short, lots of KOs for ACA after dominating BRZ, got rocked a couple times but landed beautiful straight right into left hook for R1 KO of T20 Gaforov, got early TD of Shamatava but TDed repeatedly in later rnds and pounded on, lots of scrambles but couldn't escape DEC L, 5-3 ACA/B 2ND Traded punches w/ T35 Abiltarov, showed more/cleaner kicks to legs+body, great knees to body esp R5, TDed and controlled most of R1, R2, early R3, good frames and scrambles but got returned and couldn't fully escape until R3, fresher on feet and started to walk down opp w/ power shots, clearly controlled R4 on feet, got controlled some of R5 on fence but able to keep landing, threatened by gilly but acrobatic roll then good pass to side, controlled rest of rnd from top guard and avoided more gillys for split DEC W
    

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    Keito Yamakita

    9-1-0

    25<-6.5<-2.5<-1<-.5 Mid-20s, v-short and stocky, natural 115, 6-0, Ws vs couple good noobs for Pancrase/Shooto 2ND DEC W vs good T1 GK for Pancrase title @115, 7-0 3RD 115->125 for ONE debut vs T8.5 elite BJJ, used big rights to enter 2-leg TDs every rnd and rocked opp w/ series of rights R2, crazy high-pace scrambles, aware of sub threats and never let opp settle in top position, great job sitting up in scrambles to get leverage from high weight, attacked unusual crucifixes in transitions and used diff limbs independently for control, opportunistic grounded knees and sharp hooks in scrambles, back taken R3 but stood up, broke B-T cleverly, threw opp off, complete DEC W, 8-0
    

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    Azam Gaforov

    15-3-0

    25<-20<- -9<-20<-30 Early 30s, short, started 11-0 incl WFCA title. Explosive and good boxer but chin got exposed in 1st KO L vs Gomes, previously outwrestled twice by int-lvls for 1-3 ACA 2ND DEC W vs v-s-n noob, relatively even on feet but wrestled more each rnd and landed hard shots w/ opp kneeling at fence 2ND Striking not as straight/clean as T25 Pshukov but big hooks pushing forward, got close w/ some shots R1 then R2 KO w/ hard right, 3-3 ACA 3RD Crazy war vs T10 Asatryan, threw harder but less accurate esp w/ R1+2 hooks, took more volume and not much striking D, good GnP standing over guard late R1 after kick-unbalance, nice foot-sweep TD from clinch R2 but same tech stopped later, stuffed R3 TDAs and punished back on feet, straightened punches esp rights, KD late R3 but stupid hesitation looking at ref before GnP, landed some good shots and shut down sweep then more dmg back on feet, kept punishing w/ 1-2s and straights R4 + early R5, hard uppercuts in clinches, great TDD vs grappling spam R5, more energy to stay ahead in few scrambles, split DEC W but 4 judges gave 48-47, 3W streak
    

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    Dias Erengaipov

    15-3-0

    25<- -20<-10<-6<-5 Late 20s, longtime Akhmat then moved to Naiza after 2 straight Ls, lots of R1 SUB/KO of good regional comp/prospects 2ND Fantastic TDD vs young T6 RUS wrestler, great control from front headlock and transition to bodylock, good knees to body and 1 to head, fast transitions in scrambles to stay on top and good job shutting down sweeps, consistent 1-2s on feet, showed strong TDs in R3 and controlled from top for dominant DEC W. didn't do a ton of dmg 3RD Out-kicked by undef T20 Aliev in UAE debut but showed accurate hands, great strength in TDs and grappling, flowed through tough positions and continued to control skilled opp, decent GnP esp later in fight, DEC W for 4W streak 4TH Naiza title shot vs s-n regional, tons of lvl-change and strike feints but v-few strikes on feet, 1st TDA dodged and second swept by kimura but got back on top, adjusted to opp's rolls and came out in top half or side, opportunistic short GnP, heavy hips, good angles on later low leg-picks, total control R3, stuffed TDAs R3+4 then transitioned to gilly R4 for SUB W, 5W streak 5TH 25-min DEC W for title-D vs exp T3 JAP
    

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    Gustavo Balart

    "El Gladiador"  |  12-4-0

    25<-20<-15<-10 Late 30s, incredibly short but stocky and strong, Greco wrestling Olympian and has added solid boxing. Strong TDD and cage control vs T10 Saruta, good counter striking esp overhand left, got KD, good footwork and quick movement. DEC W takes him to 2-3 ONE vs good comp, also lots of strong DEC for Titan but L to Leadfeather 2ND Lots of leg kicks and big overhand lefts vs T10 sub-specialist Silva, stuffed TDs but threatened by heel-hook R1 when opp pulled guard, good explosions to transition and pull leg out, higher output R1+2 but struggled w/ opp's range and unconventional downward strikes R3, mixed in couple TDs but little dmg bec trying to avoid subs, split DEC W for 3W streak and 3-3 ONE 3RD Year+ off, split DEC W vs slumping T8.5 ground-finisher, 4W streak vs good comp
    

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    Daniiar Toichubek Uulu

    8-0-0

    25+<-20<-4 Early 20s, 5-0 w/ 2 finishes of debuters then 3 DEC vs 2 noobs, 1 undef, then undef T2 to go 2-0 ACAYE. V-fast, loose and accurate boxer w/ clean straight combos and whipping hooks, great TDD, got own TDs R2 w/ 2-legs and clean trip from 1-leg, bursts of posture for effective GnP from top guard but did sometimes lose position, great head movement early and avoided lots of kicks but slowed R3 and less sharp in all areas, still enough volume to prevent finish and get DEC W 2ND Full ACA debut vs undef T10 Khamzaev, couple early strikes then TDed, acrobatic + explosive escapes, didn't settle on bottom, landed hard crosses and hooks back on feet, high pace w/ constant pressure, way more volume R2 then reversed TDA, some control and more outstriking, hurt opp again R3 on feet, easy stuffs, reckless firefights in pocket and ate some shots but good chin and landed more/harder, 30-27/6 DEC W, 6-0 3RD Took few big rights early from T1.5 wrestler but adjusted to timing and avoided strikes rest of fight, started to use range adv to land quick shots, good awareness for TD when opp slipped R1, reversals on fence R2+3, great control w/ tight weight placement and strong body lock, maintained grip well in diff angles/positions, lots of knees esp to legs w/ good impact, wore opp down and mixed in some punches, dominant DEC W, 7-0 4TH R2 punch KO vs good BRZ regional, 8-0
    

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    Alessandro Costa

    "Nono"  |  13-4-0

    25-<- -15<-10<-6.5<-2.5 Late 20s, short and muscular, nasty armbar for 5/6 R1 SUBs, 1 flying, can also finish w/ GnP, LUX champ+D and beaten strong regionals 2ND DWCS 2022 vs undef T7, struggled to find range on tall and evasive opponent so slow R1 but landed couple big shots late, increased pressure each rnd, KD in R2 but unable to follow up, got swept in only grappling exchange, landed fewer shots but connected better, some good leg kicks but many missed, deserved split DEC W, 6W streak, not signed 3RD Landed hard straight right for 10-sec KO of decent regional w/ first punch landed, 7W streak and another title-D for LUX 4TH S-n UFC debut vs T75 Albazi, mostly jabs and range finding R1, controlled some on fence but managed to explode free, KDed R2 then closed guard and stayed on bottom taking GnP, tried setting up armbars, TDed again R3 but showed better push off hips to escape, KDed by uppercut and KOed w/ GnP 5TH Brutal leg kicks vs T8 sub-specialist, forced stance switch after few mins and started battering other leg, great lead hand w/ sharp jabs to head + hooks to liver that looked similar until last sec, avoided R1 TDAs and almost all strikes, landed few more good shots to start R2 incl hard calf kick, took top half after stuffing desperate TDA, postured for massive elbows and TKO W, 1-1 UFC 6TH S-n vs T55 Erceg, not as precise w/ R1 striking, outscored and KDed by hook, stayed safe on ground to avoid chokes, took few GnP but good scramble up during back take, much more aggressive R2 and landed power shots, couple TDs w/ solid control, gave up control for 2 armbar tries w/ 1 flying at side of fence, good tech but not close, amble to scramble free but should have done more dmg 1st, most of R3 stuck w/ back to fence taking small shots inside, good balance and get-ups to avoid major dmg but not urgent enough getting free, 28-29 DEC L
    

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    Hayato Suzuki

    21-1-2

    25 Late 30s, RNC specialist w/ great BJJ, crazy 17-0-2 career start incl R1 RNC of Pacio in ONE debut, 4-1 ONE w/ all Ws by RNC and only L to other BJJ specialist, released after injury, easy W back on regionals
    

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    David Dvořák

    "Undertaker"  |  20-6-0

    25<-45<-60<-70<-65 Early 30s, insane 16W streak w/ tons of finishes in East Euros and 3-0 to start UFC run on prelims 2ND Couldn't cut off T70 Nicolau in R1 but won w/ pressure and occasional strikes, got beaten by faster hands in R2+3 and DEC L after being KDed, late TD but not enough dmg to steal fight 3RD Took heavier strikes from T65 Kape, crazy outside movement esp early, got R1 TD and was controlling but nearly finished by kimura, hesitant to use arm rest of fight, hurt to head and body esp R2, good survival and got aggressive R3 w/ big punches but DEC L, 3-2 UFC 4TH Landed heavier leg kicks vs s-n T15 Erceg, good lead hooks esp to body, powerful rights incl R1 stun, disciplined strike selection and movement, less output R2, sloppy 2-legs and got swept couple times, rocked by right and KDed by glancing head kick then nearly gillyed but stayed patient, good burst of GnP to end R2 but not enough, slowed slightly R3, got outworked esp in clinches, tech worse on feet, 28-29 for 3L skid all DECs
    

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    Hector Sandoval

    "Kid Alex"  |  15-4-0

    25 Mid 30s, short, regional titles in CAL, 2-2 UFC beating solid opps but Ls to top then cut in purge, DEC W vs good prospect in Combate cameo after 2-year layoff then no fights since 2019
    

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    Alibi Idiris

    9-0-0

    25++<-9<-2.5<-.5 Late 20s, 5-0, beat a couple decent regionals and a quality vet to win Naiza title 2ND R1 knee KO of T5 Chech grappling prospect, title-D, 6-0 3RD Good striking guard to absorb early pressure from BRZ ex-prospect, short sharp hooks on counter and later advancing, KD end of R1 and hurt opp to body from clinch R3, good timing on 2-leg TDs R2-5 and stayed on top, solid GnP and postured up for power to end R2+R4, dominant DEC W for 2nd title-D, 7-0 4TH Non-title DEC W vs T.5 undef can crusher, 8-0 all Naiza 5TH R1 spin kick into GnP KO vs ex-ranked KO artist, 9-0
    

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    Ode Osbourne

    "The Jamaican Sensation"  |  12-7-0, 1 NC

    25<-35<-25<-40<-30<-25<-35 Early 30s, wrestling background, tall after moving down from 135, 5-0 ammy, regional finishes then R1 armbar in 2019 DWCS, started 1-2 UFC fighting 125-145. Good lead hooks and quick hands, will switch stances, gassed R3 but held on for DEC W vs Vergara. 2ND Huge counter right hook to KD T30 Adashev then dropped hard hammers for R1 KO, 3-2 UFC 3RD Trading early shots w/ T40 vet Nam, hands too low, missed 2nd flying knee R1 and KOed by huge counter right, 3-3 UFC 4TH Hugely increased kick volume vs T40 Johnson targeting calf and body esp R1, good distance on feet to prevent easy TDs/counters, TDed late R1 but good scramble up, caught opp's teeps and dumped for TD, landed fewer power shots R2 after taking huge cup shot, cage exchanges and slightly more accurate w/ tired combos on feet, split DEC W 5TH Range adv vs T60 Almabaev but couldn't use it bec TDed early by 1 leg, good hip flexibility to try lots of triangles but never close and couldn't push opp off, took big hooks from bottom guard and some elbows from side late R1 after guard passed, good balance to avoid 1-leg early R2, circled off cage, few long punches but took couple kicks then TDed by body-lock trip, gave back at fence base trying to build up, couldn't block opp from getting fence-side leg hook, tucked chin to defend RNCs but eventually tapped to brutal squeeze on 2nd try for SUB L, 4-4 UFC
    

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    Bokang Masunyane

    "Little Giant"  |  10-1-0

    20<-10<-25 Late 20s, short and muscular, national wrestling champ w/ powerful striking, 6-0 ammy, started 8-0 incl 5-0 EFC-SA, 2-0 ONE vs tough comp but then outgrappled, back taken and RNCed standing by T60 Brooks for 1st L 2ND Used few big punches to quickly close distance vs T15 Minowa, control in corner R1, couple direct knees to cup, hard suplexes, chipped w/ elbows from top half then huge grounded knees from side, great rotation to keep control and prevent opp from blocking, worked through tight standing gilly R2 for more top control and scoring, avoided kimuras R3, short elbows to body, explosive scrambles and rarely gives space to escape, strong DEC W, 3-1 ONE
    

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    Sanzhar Zakirov

    "Tornado"  |  12-0-0

    20<- - -15<- - -9<-2.5 Early 20s, flexible, 4Ws w/ 2 SUBs + GnP TKO vs bad noobs then R3 GnP KO of undef T.5 wrestler, stayed at range w/ strikes and forced bad TDAs, great reactions to opp's shifts and v-active in scrambles, quick back take R1 and controlled w/ GnP and RNC attempts, frantic position changes R2, takes good angles to come out on top, got mount R3 and unloaded w/ non-stop GnP straights+hammers for W in Octagon debut 2ND S-n ONE debut vs streaking T2.5, fast TDs R1+2, non-stop GnP while controlling and transitioning, couple big suplexes when opp got up, easy passes to half then mount, took back when opp rolled, gets off to side for leverage on short elbows+hammers, looked for RNCs and cranked face when not there, total dominance w/ explosive wrestling and crazy pace, lost some pop on GnP late R2, stayed on feet for few kicks R3 then clinch into big knees to body, broke free but quick re-TD w/ 2-leg into more dominance, eventually flattened opp from back mount for hooks to side of head, last min TKO W, took no dmg, insane cardio, 6-0 3RD R1 KO and 10-min DEC W vs 2 debuters in same night 4TH 1 month later, DEC W vs undef T4.5 RUS, 2-0 ONE 5TH 1 month later, 2 90-sec SUBs vs debuters in 1 night, record-padding 6TH R2 standing punches TKO vs incon T1 prospect, 12-0 + 3-0 ONE
    

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    Yunus Evloev

    27-9-0

    20<- - -15<-55 Late 30s, boxing base but smothering wrestler, lots of regional finishes but mostly meh comp and some bad Ls, was 8-1 Akhmat/ACA w/ only L in 1st title shot and 2 DEC title-Ds after 2nd attempt, vacated title during 2 year layoff. Great TDs/top control in return but so little action that unknown T1 BRZ BJJ guy outscored him from bottom for DEC L 2ND Rematch vs T10 Praia, smothering from guard R1+2 and short strikes didn't give opp room to fight back, got swept for some of R3 but took little dmg and got control back, boring DEC W for 9-2 Akhmat 3RD Feints and long range kicks to start rnds vs v-exp BRZ regional, explosive 1/2-leg TDs, tons of control but never passed guard, pulled post arms and dragged hips off fence to keep opp flat, head grinding on chest, good wrist trap under body R1 for hard unblocked left hooks, took some volume R3 but much more power from top, DEC W 4TH Early 1-leg TDs R1+2 vs promising BRZ, easily avoided gillys w/ good moves to side, switched to 2-leg when opp adjusted stance R3, strong control + movement into back takes and v-strong B-Ts R1+2, annoying GnP incl elbows (some to back of head) but took shots over opp's shoulder esp R2, tried few RNCs, few jabs on feet, good body-lock control through R3 scrambles and shut down subs, telegraphed re-shoot when opp worked free but enough chain-wrestling to end in top guard then B-T when opp tried to escape, ground out rest of fight w/ short strikes, 30-27 DEC W, 5-1 ACA w/ 3W streak
    

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    Rogério Bontorin

    17-5-0, 2 NC

    20+<-75 Early 30s, great sub skills/TDs w/ lots of BRZ regional Ws, v-strong for 125, R2 RNC of undef prospect on DWCS 2018, could use more GnP output, 3-3 UFC vs top comp, pulled fake tap to escape armbar but still split DEC L to Royval 2ND 125->135 for Rizin debut after released for bad weight cut, constant clinches and grindy control in corner vs T10 Motoya but took knees to body and got broken up by ref repeatedly, little dmg, hurt by body kicks R2 then KOed by knee during TDA 3RD 135->125, DEC W vs ok regional
    

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    Hyun Sung Park

    "Peace of Mind"  |  9-0-0

    20<-15<-8.5<-3.5<-.5 Late 20s, athletic, 5-0 pro and 3-0 ammy vs noobs, one of them decent for local title, prefers grappling 2ND Unpredictable mix of hard low kicks and quick punches vs big-swinging T.5, used range adv well, nice TD throw when opp pushed him to fence, quickly took back and flattened then hammered punches for R1 KO in RTUFC, 6-0 3RD Struggled w/ striking of MT expert and couldn't close range, KDed briefly but recovered quickly, took opening for clinch and got TD then worked to back, good adjustments for R1 RNC, 7-0 and 2-0 RTUFC 4TH RTUFC final vs T1, slow R1, builds everything off beautiful jab and sharp low kicks, more output than opp, got clinched R2+3 but good TDD and underhooks for reversals, landed big hook combo R2, drove opp to fence base R3 and took back on 2nd try, good awareness to avoid falling off top, hid hands to finish RNC after couple tries, 8-0 5TH Easy UFC debut vs slumping + chinny ex-ranked opp, good blend of strikes w/ leg kicks, sharp boxing, knees and elbows in close esp near fence, hands too low and not much head movement so took big rights esp R2, accurate jab incl partial KD R1, dmging hammers+elbows from top half, worked to back well, cranked on face often but couldn't get under chin, few more short shots, less aggressive R2 but landed more despite eating returns, short front kick to liver hurt opp, great recognition for 2 vicious left hooks to body, crumpled opp and unloaded w/ hooks at fence base for TKO
    

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    Zhalgas Zhumagulov

    "Zhako"  |  16-9-0

    20++<-30<-35<-40<-45<-30 Mid 30s, short, AMC champ w/ multiple 25-min-Ds vs UFC guys, 1-3 so far in UFC but Ls vs top guys and quick gilly of weakest opp 2ND Good wrestling control on fence vs T45 Molina but not enough dmg/output, big power punches but needs more set-up/variety, good leg kicks, great distance management and movement to avoid strikes then blitzes in. Split DEC L that could go either way, 1-4 UFC 3RD Aggressive w/ heavy hooks R1 vs T25 Johnson, digs right to body, some fence control but TDed R2, great kicks to inside leg and hurt opp's other leg early R3 w/ heavy kick but tired and couldn't capitalize, hung on to survive end of fight and took knees in clinch, split DEC L but should have been W, 1-5 UFC but v-unlucky w/ judging 4TH Tons of stance switches, hard kicks esp to legs vs streaking T4 prospect, good TDs R1 but opp scrambled up, couldn't close space later rnds, some good counters but wilder w/ hooks, picked apart by jabs and 1-2s, retreated too often, another split DEC L for 4L skid 5TH R1 GnP KO vs s-n meh regional in Naiza debut 6TH DEC W vs quality GK
    

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    Francisco Figueiredo

    "Sniper"  |  13-5-1, 1 NC

    20<- -25<-30 Mid 30s, brother of champ Figgy, some good Ws on BRZ regionals but also a few Ls, DEC W in UFC debut vs low-end opp, DEC L vs Gordon 2ND TDed early but raised guard and forced scramble then snatched deep kneebar for R1 SUB of T8, 2-1 UFC 3RD Good kicks early vs T75 Albazi but got predictable and easily TDed when kick caught, ate heavy GnP, threatened sub to scramble to feet but TDed again from clinch, gave up back trying to escape and got RNCed R1 by better grappler, 2-2 UFC
    

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    Iago Ribeiro

    "Pitbull"  |  12-3-0

    15+ Early 30s, v-short, crushed lots of noobs/debuters but 3Ls incl 1 noob, 1 decent regional, 1 prospect. UAE debut vs T45 Puerta, aggressive but wild on feet, reversed R1 TDs, good scrambles but got controlled and took short GnP R2, pushed pace R3 and more good TDD/reversals for DEC W 2ND DEC W vs promising ex-prospect back in BRZ, 6W streak
    

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    Shajidul Haque

    "Superman"  |  16-5-0

    15<-9<-3<- - -1 Early 30s, mostly DEC, incon but most Ls to UFC guys, beaten good prospects 2ND R4 KO of JM for regional UK title 3RD R3 KO of good regional for title-D, 3W streak 4TH Ares debut vs T1.5 vet, v-evasive and fast mover, throws quick and unexpected combos, equally comfortable grappling or striking and blends well, variety of TDs, not a ton of power, good kicks to body, somehow split but clear DEC W for 4W streak 5TH CW return for title shot vs previously-beaten T10 Creasey, solid boxing and mixes well to body esp jab, added more leg kicks each rnd, got rocked couple times by hooks but fast recovery, 1-leg TDAs late R1-3, some control R1+2 then huge KO w/ overhand right off break R3, 5W streak 6TH Title-D vs T4 BW champ, constant outside movement w/ lots of feints, great footwork and head movement to avoid almost everything but caught by few big shots R2, fantastic jab, great timing to vary combos and lead w/ cuffing right hooks, v-fast hands, avoided pressure from opp R4+5, couple lvl-changes to negate rushes, TD mid R5 and great reversal on TDA late but little control, controlled few early-rnd clinches, incredible cardio to maintain constant output and movement, never lost composure, 49-46 DEC W, 6W streak + 8-2 CW
    

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    Azamat Pshukov

    13-3-0

    15+<-10<-25<- - -15 Early 30s, 6-0 start vs debuters and noobs, 8/9 Ws by finish, 3-2 ACA for only Ls. Domination of T2, beat opp on feet w/ extended combos and great accuracy. Nice trips and good GnP from the top, finished w/ brutal R3, opp's towel thrown 2ND Fast pace vs T15 Silvan, big overhand rights and got R2 KD but not much follow-up, lots of body-locks, some trips/throws to get opp on ground but rarely got control, failed TDA late R2 let opp take back but good RNC D and great explosion into top guard w/ heavy GnP esp elbows, good hips for easy TDD, mixed in hard kicks, DEC W, 4-2 ACA 3RD More accurate w/ straight shots than power hooks of T9 but not enough head movement/guard, got grazed R1 then KOed R2 by clean right 4TH Striking adv vs T4.5 BJJ specialist, clean lead hooks and jabs, well-timed leg kicks, hard straight rights, mostly avoided huge overhands but took a few, easily tossed opp to ground off weak clinch, 1 straight right to body hurt opp then rapid-fire hooks to head for R1 TKO W, 5-3 ACA 5TH Split DEC W vs slumping T3 exp GK
    

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    Carlos Hernandez

    9-3-0

    15<-20<-10<-15<-10<-1 Early 30s, scrappy, great ammy incl 2014 IMMAF tourney W, pro debut DEC L to future int-lvl wrestler then 6Ws incl regional title and LFA debut. Good knees inside, high volume, good reversals/scrambles. TDD needs work but did enough dmg for split DEC W on DWCS 2021 2ND Another close split DEC W vs Altamirano, more good knees, solid pressure and consistent output, escaped clinches, naked TDs got stuffed 3RD Smaller than T50 Nascimento, traded couple strikes but gave back while trying to get up after TD, got stuck in B-T, stood up but didn’t fight hands w/ opp backpacked, slightly lifted chin to hard squeeze and didn’t fall back to ground, subbed by RNC, 1-1 UFC 4TH Great movement and beautiful boxing vs T10 Bondar, tight guard, v-fast combos w/ good rotation and elbows tucked on hooks, landed more volume but took some hard kicks, TDed R2+3 but up immediately, good jab when he threw it, couple lvl-changes to stop opp's momentum when close together, TD to end fight w/ huge throw, head clash hurt opp then unloaded w/ massive elbows, tech DEC W but could have been TKO, 2-1 UFC 5TH S-n vs undef T60 Taira, bad IQ to go to ground when opp slipped early, swept but back to feet and fence control, again bad choice to go for throw, took GnP from bottom half then mounted, lots of time/energy switching from mount to giving back, avoided choke set-ups but ate big GnP, slower R2, rocked by straight, KDed by hooks, finished by short constant GnP
    

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    CJ Vergara

    12-5-1

    15++<- -25<-30<-7.5<-1.5 Early 30s, aggressive and lots of KOs, Fury champ, big knee to the body for 40-sec KO of higher-rated prospect in DWCS 2021 2ND Missed weight, scrappy, great knees to body from clinch, good body work w/ punches and kicks too. Overswings on feet chasing KO, close DEC L to Osbourne, 0-1 UFC 3RD More pressure but got countered by more precise striker, good cardio, nasty elbows from top control for most of R2, repeated fence grabs to steal positions, split DEC W vs T35 Rodrigues,1-1 UFC 4TH TDed easily by undef T35 Taira, cautious off back and didn't give opportunities R1, couple nice explosions to escape mount but couldn't close distance on feet, fought hands well R2 to D RNC and good shifts in B-T but got caught w/ late armbar for SUB L, 1-2 UFC 5TH Dangerous exchanges w/ wild T4, wobbled R1 by spinning hook kick, turned back and ran around cage for couple mins taking shots, nearly TKOed couple times but enough swings back to stay alive, TDed and nearly RNCed later R1 but fought hands and got free, landed couple late power shots then dominated R2 as opp gassed, kicks and punches on feet, rolled through to D calf slicer and started to punish w/ GnP esp elbows, dominant from top half w/ great posture and non-stop output for comeback TKO W 6TH Struggled w/ range R1 vs bigger T1.5, took kicks esp to calf but movement not affected, figured out opp's timing and started to throw longer combos, good body work esp hooks w/ both hands, avoided most of repeated hooks, too much hesitation and rarely took major risks but scored enough R2+3 for 29-28 DEC W, 3-2 UFC
    

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    Ramazonbek Temirov

    "Temurlan"  |  17-2-0

    15<-8.5<-4.5<- -3<-1.5 Late 20s, beat lots of noobs in -stans, overhand right bomb to KO solid noob for several mins in BRZ debut 2ND DEC W for revenge vs prospect who subbed him for 1 of 2 past Ls. 125->145, s-n? 3RD 145->125 for DEC W vs quality vet, now 5W streak vs good comp 4TH Twitchy movement and explosive punching on feet vs T.5 grappler, controlled on fence but good job working back to feet repeatedly, jumped on side control off dodged TDA, couple heavy elbows then slick shift to mount, picked punches well for maximum impact and R1 TKO W, 6W streak 5TH Huge back kick to body early vs strong BRZ regional, stunned opp w/ overhand right then couple more hooks for KD, unloaded w/ left hooks incl another KD as opp got up, R1 KO, 7W streak 6TH Rizin debut vs s-n quality regional, lots of big swings esp right overhand, tried spins but couldn't get in range, started hurting opp w/ left hooks later R1, glancing shots from right hands, eventual KD w/ flurry, kept throwing w/ huge power on ground and 2nd KD as opp got up for TKO, 8W streak 7TH R1 KO vs good regional striker, 2-0 Rizin
    

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    Justin Scoggins

    "Tank"  |  15-6-0

    15+++ Early 30s, Karate base, 8-0 regionals, 4-5 UFC @125 then 1-1 RIZIN @135, frequent DEC Ws but vulnerable to getting choked, 135->145 after 2.5 years off for DEC W vs smaller T1.5 2ND 145->135, 65-sec KO vs can 3RD DEC L in BKB; 135->125 for XMMA debut vs good GK, crazy variety of kicks from both legs incl couple spins, slipped on one but fast scramble up, bouncy on feet, brutal body kick into TD w/ whizzer, fast back take and got 2nd leg hook while securing RNC, flattened opp for R1 SUB W, improved BJJ, 4W streak
    

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    Tatsuki Saomoto

    18-3-0

    15<-30<- -20 Late 20s, short, almost all DEC, taking out decent vets for RIZIN 2ND Split DEC W vs undef T2.5 for 14W streak and 4-0 RIZIN 3RD Year+ off, speed disadv vs T30 Dodson, took big hooks+overhands tohead and body throughout fight, high pace and landed some shots but tech not as clean, TDAs avoided R1, some control R3 but forced to bail to gilly, got controlled and beaten up, hurt to body R2, stunned few times but great chin to eat huge shots, clear DEC L
    

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    Flavio de Queiroz

    "Flavinho"  |  14-4-0

    15<-2<-1<-3 Early 30s, shredded, lots of BRZ regional Ws incl a couple prospects but Ls to better comp incl 1-2 Brave vs high-lvls 2ND Got picked apart at range R1 vs young T.5 karate prospect, got aggressive and made it a brawl R2, landed hard hooks, slicing elbows from fence control w/ long series, combo following opp across cage for KO late R2, 2-2 Brave 3RD Year off, aggressive + powerful striking for R1 KO of slumping ex-UFC T25 wrestler Makovsky
    

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    Mark Climaco

    10-2-0

    15+<-25<-8.5<-6<-4.5<-9<-6.5<- - .5 Mid 20s, lefty, talented grappler and athletic, started 6-0 w/ Ws vs 3 prospects/good noobs but chin exposed by vet for quick KO and 1st L 2ND Repeated TDs and great control vs undef T3 grappler, maintained positions through lots of movement, multiple back takes, great TD timing while opp advanced, DEC W 3RD Early cage push and TD of undef T1, good grappling control, uses legs well to shift positions, GnP from back mount, shifted high late and threatened triangle then belly-down armbar, heavy kicks to legs and body R2, stuffed bad TDA and took back, multiple v-close RNCs and more GnP, surprised by R3 flying knee and TDed but great recovery, got swept once but quickly back on top to control rnd w/ more GnP, nearly finished kimura to end fight, strong DEC W, 4-1 LFA 4TH RTUFC vs young undef T1.5 striker, not as varied w/ hands but accurate counters, good head movement and blocked shots, mixed in quick kicks esp R3, transitions v-well from striking to grappling, lots of cage control and quick TDs R1 but nothing dominant, mostly striking in space until late R3 w/ TD into top guard then back take during get-up but couldn't get hooks, took some solid shots esp late R2 but enough clean lands to outscore for 30-27 DEC W, 3W streak all DECs vs undef prospects 5TH RTUFC semi-final vs undef T20 wrestler Tsuruya, TDed early R1+3, tech build-ups not giving up easy subs but couldn't create full space, stuck in B-T lots of R1 but kept moving, rarely took big GnP but outscored most of R1+3, better distance/footwork R2, hard hooks w/ both hands to rock opp, better escapes from grappling, couple brief reversals when opp rolled to bottom but couldn't get strong position, more good scrambles R3 but still step behind until late escape into partial-KD w/ head kick, grabbed and couldn't follow-up, DEC L 6TH UAE debut, split DEC W vs undef T.5
    

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    Marciano Ferreira

    13-3-0

    15<-3.5<- -3<- - -0<-.5 Early 30s, 5/6 Ws by finish incl 3 good BRZ regionals, 2-0 SFT, only L to JM 2ND RNCed R1 by solid noob in LFA debut 3RD DEC W vs good regional 4TH Repeated TDAs vs T5.5, fence then ground control, struggle to maintain position so little GnP but DEC W 5TH Early fence control vs T1, loose but calculated footwork, great head movement, scores w/ jabs and throws long combos smoothly, good leg kicks, TD every rnd, good passes to half and control+GnP, took some counters R1 but dominant rest of fight, 3W streak all DEC 6TH R2 KO of meh s-n regional, 3-0 SFT, 4W streak 7TH 125->130 for LFA debut vs s-n good regional, DEC W, 5W streak 8TH 130->125, s-n Brave debut vs old T30 Alves, 2-min KO w/ punches, big upset
    

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    Victor Altamirano

    "El Magnifico"  |  12-4-0

    15-<-20<- - -15<-9 Early 30s, LFA title by DEC W vs undef athlete, only regional L to Brooks, controversial split W in DWCS 2021 2ND Another high-pace competitive split DEC but L in UFC debut to T10 Hernandez, great left kicks to liver, jerky off-beat movement, frequent clinches to throw knees, puts head in danger ducking to dodge shots, mixes weapons and targets well, turns up output in R3 but needs same urgency earlier 3RD Super aggressive rush vs T7 Da Silva but KDed by hard counter, good survival on ground, perfectly placed step-in knee to liver then vicious elbows from guard, great posture and dmging hammers, avoided subs and got R1 TKO, 1-1 UFC 4TH Chaotic war vs debuting T3, hard leg kicks, missed most punches, lots of spinning kicks and backfists but got predictable and exposed back few times, frequent stance switches avoided opp's crazy hooks and capoeria kicks by ducking v-low but didn't get punished, often used forward lean to try TDAs, some solid control from top guard R1+3 w/ short GnP but opp worked free, up quick only time TDed, avoiding pressure R2+3 and countering well esp R3, DEC W, 2-1 UFC 5TH S-n vs T70 Elliot, TDed early and often, lots of closed guard from back, some good armbar setups and few triangles but mostly just eating short shots, striking adv on feet, quick kicks esp R2 head kick KD but spent most of fight stuck, some solid boxing but couldn't keep space, DEC L 6TH High pace vs athletic T7.5, either far out of range of kicks or in close landing variety of body shots into clinch TDs, 6 TDs R1 but never much control time or GnP dmg, lots of scrambles but rarely regained full control, no sub threats, maintained pressure + volume advs most of R1/2 but rocked by couple big hooks late R2, conservative R3 trying to score few points and burn time w/ grappling, TDed early and back taken, nearly RNCed but enough hand fighting to break grip then shuck arm, retreated under heavy shots late, I had 29-28 but split DEC L, could have lost R2 to power shots, 2-3 UFC
    

74. 74

    

    Luis Gurule

    "Grim"  |  8-0-0

    15+<- -10<- -4.5 Early 30s, college wrestler, short and muscular and will fight @130, 2-0 ammy then 3-0 pro all R1 KOs in 1 year. 2-0 LFA incl 75-sec KO of promising undef noob, walked opp down w/ hard punches, hit huge knee off quick clinch, then finished w/ constant GnP from turtle. Most recent R1 KO of undef T1 sub-specialist noob 2ND R2 KO of bad regional, 4-0 all KOs 3RD 125->135 for Fury debut vs same-size T.5 BJJ-BB, constant forward pressure, wore opp down and never seemed even slightly tired, clean boxing tech w/ natural power in hands, clean right hooks and dug lefts to body, peppered opp w/ jabs R1, flashed some hard kicks to body, added big elbows in clinch and knees to body R2, TDed R1+2 and gave back getting up but back to feet both times and escaped, shots did big dmg R3, underhooks to stop trip, KDed opp w/ right hook then well-balanced power flurry incl clean right elbow into left hook for 2nd KD, TKO W, 5-0 in 11 months 4TH DEC W vs promising regional, 6-0 5TH 2 months later, 135->125 but missed weight, DEC W vs great GK, 3-0 Fury 6TH DEC W vs T1 prospect, 8-0 + 10W streak
    

75. 75

    

    Felipe dos Santos

    "Lipe Detona"  |  8-1-0, 1 NC

    15<-7.5<-6<- - -.5 Early 20s, athletic but slim, 4-0 w/ strong BJJ incl R1 SUB of good grappling noob 2ND R3 SUB triangle of noob, 5-0 3RD Split DEC W vs good wrestling noob, 6-0, throws fluid combos w/ hands, nice kicks esp push to body, likes to spin and throw flying/clinch knees, did dmg but held on fence and TDed often, not super strong 4TH LFA debut vs undef T2 regional champ, absurd aggressiveness from start, tons of flying knees and kicks but missed all, swinging big and long combos, repeated 2-leg TDs throughout fight but v-short control and didn't fight hard to stay on ground, got TDed later in fight and struggled to get up R3, better/calmer striking later, still long combos but straighter punches to use reach, crazy war, 29-28 DEC W, 7-0 5TH S-n UFC debut vs T75 Kape after DWCS opp's huge weight miss, reckless pressure, lots of kicks incl dynamic spins and jumping switches, tried few knees, v-high volume and landed lots but less power, rocked and/or KDed every rnd by tight hooks in pocket, couldn't trap opp in 1 part of cage, good transitions to TDAs but no TDs and got TDed + GnPed in final secs, high-pace, willing to take shots to land good counters, DEC for 1st L but impressive striking tech and heart 6TH Lots of kicks but mostly out of range vs Altamirano, powerful hooks esp pair that rocked opp R3 but not usual extended combos, TDed often esp R1 but up to feet quick and rarely took much GnP, started scrambles well, took back early R3 off TD and nearly had RNC, tried to turn to top but couldn't keep opp down, clearly tired late but pushed for finish w/ big swings after opp controlled pace most of R1/2, split DEC W, I had 28-29 but could have stolen R2 w/ most impactful shots despite less volume/control
    

76. 76

    

    Jimmy Flick

    "The Brick"  |  17-7-0

    15<-2<-8 Early 30s, choke specialist incl 7 A-Ts, lots of regional SUBs incl Bellator cameo but consistent Ls to best opps until 40-sec A-T SUB of great wrestler for 3-0 LFA + title, R3 A-T SUB of undef athlete on DWCS 2020, crazy flying triangle SUB of Durden in UFC debut for 4W streak then retired for 2+ years. Return vs T30 Johnson, reversed on early TDA, tried couple triangles but never close, slow striking w/ hitches in kicks and little power, good entry late in rnd but reversed bec strength disadv, briefly took back but only 1 leg hook and fell off top, took lots of GnP and just covered up and moved hips, TKO L but early stoppage 2ND Massive striking disadv vs T15 Costa, lead leg destroyed by kicks, tried to check but still took dmg, forced to switch and had no explosion, few decent jabs early but most strikes w/ some tell or off-balance, obvious TDAs stuffed/avoided, tough to survive R1 but couldn't put weight on leg after R2 kick, fell to bottom half after failed TDA, ate huge elbows and barely moved so TKO L, 1-2 UFC 3RD Walked down by T25 Gordon, ate power hooks, TDA thrown off, took more dmg then TDed, fast triangle but punished by hard GnP then harder when opp escaped and passed to half, late scramble, near Von Preaux when opp tried gilly hit ran out of time, absorbed more shots early R2 but countered opp’s rush w/ head-outside 1-leg, easy unbalance straight into A-T, got leg free and dropped weight for SUB W
    

77. 77

    

    Carlos Mota

    "Tizil"  |  8-2-0

    15<-20<- -7<-9<-7 Late 20s, 6-0 and dynamic, short, BJJ-BB, Ws vs good noobs in BRZ + for LFA, beat former CW champ in 2nd fight 2ND High-paced war vs T15 Johnson for LFA title, landed lots of good shots but couldn't match gas tank or versatility of elite striker, slowed down R4 and KOed early R5 3RD 125->145 for R1 KO of can and local title 4TH 145->125 for another chance at LFA title vs T3 Dagi, couple hard leg kicks, natural power in strikes, good jab esp to body which set up perfect lead left hook for huge R1 KO, 4KO+4DEC in 8W 5TH S-n UFC debut vs T25 Durden, good jab esp to body again, got KDed R1 and controlled on ground rest of fight, active hips to reclaim guard, prevent passes, attack armbars, good roll-throughs to attack legs R3 but not enough urgency to get up on fence, took some clean GnP, best scrambles R3 and went for it w/ big punches on feet and risky SUB attempts but TDD not good enough, DEC L
    

78. 78

    

    Ruslan Abiltarov

    "The Predator"  |  25-12-1

    10<-15<-35<-25 Early 30s, crushed tons of noobs, 8-5 ACA/B, Ls to some of RUS best, beaten lots of good prospects, constant SUB threat. Beautiful jumped gilly for 30-sec SUB of great prospect Tsiptauri 2ND Couple decent leg kicks, few punches, threatened gilly twice in grapple exchanges, got hit by solid combo from T5 prospect but counter w/ harder combo to flash KD opp, grabbed gilly again on fence, moved to mount then rolled to back w/ nice limb adjustments for R1 SUB, 9-5 ACA, good GK 3RD Exchanged early strikes vs T10 Gomes, solid boxing but less variety w/ other limbs, TDs R1 and early R2+3, controlled R1+2 and start of 3 from top, short GnP, good scrambles and returns, got outstruck late R3-R5 when on feet, some cage control R5 but little dmg, tried few gillys and at least 1 tight but opp's BJJ-D too good, deserved split DEC L 4TH Little striking threat vs T35 Bukuev, caught by jabs and leg kicks throughout fight and base affected, hurt by couple rights early R1 but covered up well at fence, controlled but good gilly threat, stuck at fence base late in rnd, 1 well-timed TD R2 but couldn't keep opp down, slick transition to gilly pull from failed TDA but ended up on bottom taking short shots, immediate R3 TD but reversed by kimura at fence base and couldn't make space, accepted guard once to hunt oomaplata and tried to set up gillys but nowhere near, traded small shots but couldn't get up until last secs, 27-30 DEC L, 9-7 ACA
    

79. 79

    

    Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

    "Art of Knockout"  |  8-0-0

    10<- -3.5 Mid 20s, sambo+judo base, 6-0 w/ 4SUBs+ 2 R1 KOs, beat MGL noobs incl R2 RNC vs undef for title then crazy 7-sec KO w/ overhand right vs great JM for local title in JAP debut 2ND RTUFC-S vs good MT regional, aggressive w/ high pace esp R1, landed power shots but took big counters esp rights in wild exchanges, throws everything hard, closed space early for cage control and some TDs, got tired R2 and started getting reversed, some sub set-ups but mostly controlling posture off back waiting for stand-ups, didn't take much GnP and may have stolen rnd w/ late flurry, TDed easily R3 and v-sloppy movement, careless w/ angles in scrambles and allowed reversals, split DEC W, 7-0 3RD Crazy aggression vs T7 finisher, sharp jabs into stunning uppercuts, unloaded w/ hooks, elbows, uppercuts, beautiful leg sweep as opp ran away, immediate RNC w/o leg hooks slept opp, 1-min SUB W, 8-0, 2-0 RTUFC
    

80. 80

    

    Jafel Filho

    "Pastor"  |  16-3-0

    10<- -8.5<-2<-1 Late 20s, 12/13 Ws by finish, tons of chokes and some GnP finishes vs quality regional comp incl 3 decent opps for Shooto BRZ in current 4W streak, both Ls to prospects 2ND 135->125 for DWCS 2022 vs undef T2.5 finisher, good pressure from start and blends striking+TDs, some naked leg kicks left spots for counters but better combos each rnd, range of TDs and took back R1 but mostly couldn't hold control, good leg-lock D, landed hard right cross R2 and got R3 KD w/ left hook after missing w/ right, jumped into turtle control and pounded w/ right hooks at fence base for R3 KO, 5W streak 3RD UFC debut vs undef T75 Mokaev, TDed every rnd, tried subs off back R1 and flexible legs but opp avoided and took GnP, aggressive on feet couple mins R2 but eventually TDed and outwrestled, starts good scrambles but couldn’t work free, TDed quick R3, lots of good RNC D, incredible kneebar transition and destroyed opp’s leg but didn’t get tap, gassed late in rnd and RNCed last-min for SUB L 4TH Took big shots early esp to body vs s-n T4.5, KDed twice and slow to get up, wanted opp in guard, great recovery, swung wild hooks when able to function, pushed opp back then TD on 1st shot, easy pass to top half then jumped to other side for A-T SUB, good comeback, 1-1 UFC
    

81. 81

    

    Abdula Aliev

    "The Dagger"  |  11-1-0

    10<-20 Late 20s, elite KB and good wrestling too, 11-0 and dominant champ for WLF, 6 finishes incl future-UFC and other strong opps, DEC W vs decent regional in UAE debut 2ND Good kicks esp to inside leg, great wrestling and tons of high-pace flexible transitions but outgrappled and controlled by T10 Erengaipov, 1st L by DEC, 1-1 UAE
    

82. 82

    

    Elias Garcia

    "El Pescador"  |  10-2-0

    10+++ Early 30s, 5-0 ammy all finishes + 6-0 regionals w/ 5 finishes vs strong comp but 0-2 UFC vs tough opps, 3 years off after 125 purge, RNC SUB of good vet R3 of return 2ND DEC W vs good BRZ regional, 2-0 Combate 3RD Split DEC W vs good regional, 3W streak all Combate 4TH Oktagon debut + title shot vs ex-ranked GK, Dr-stop TKO after R2
    

83. 83

    

    Lone'er Kavanagh

    6-0-0

    10<-4 Mid 20s, short, agile+explosive, 2 ammy Ls as early teen then DEC Ws vs prospects later, 5-0 pro w/ 3KOs+1SUB vs can and noobs, most recent undef. Repeated hard leg kicks crippled opp R1, destroyed other leg R2, few big round kicks to body, lots of subtle lvl-change feints, v-fast hands w/ accurate combos and rocked opp late R2, straight up from early TD and avoided/stuffed other TDAs, beautiful bouncy footwork, tight spin back kick to end R1 then for R3 KD when opp TDAed, finished w/ 2 big hooks on ground for KO 2ND Year off, DEC W vs athletic undef T3.5, 6-0 + 4-0 CW
    

84. 84

    

    Ronaldo Rodríguez

    "Lazy Boy"  |  16-2-0

    10<- -3.5<- - -3 Mid 20s, mostly lefty but can switch, 11/12 Ws by finish esp KOs vs MX noobs and couple solid vets, both Ls by DEC, 1 early and other in 2020 DWCS @125, bounced back w/ 75-sec KO of JM 2ND Multiple KDs of strong striking regional, mostly control from top but v-heavy GnP when he unloaded, calculated/slow position advances, couple good TD entries, clear DEC W, could maybe have had finish if he let opp up but chose easiest path on ground 3RD Looked for highlight KO vs tough undef noob, landed some hard shots but left openings for counters, good grappling D, close split DEC W for 3W streak 4TH Slow start w/ low output despite forward movement bec struggled w/ timing/distance of promising regional, big hooks when throwing, got R2 KD and good pass to side, tried to get crucifix then flying gilly as opp got up for SUB W, 4W streak 5TH 135->140 vs exp JM, avoided most of wild bombs but caught by few R1+2 bec retreats straight back and not enough counter volume, great kick checks hurt opp's ankle, rocked opp R1 but got slammed trying to pressure, threatened gillys but couldn't get grip right, lots of strong front headlock control but struggled transitioning to back, TD earlier R2 and some solid work from top half, great timing on flying knees incl R2 KD, strong GnP to end rnd when opp's ankle gave out, battered opp w/ combos R3, KD w/ leg kick then Dr stop TKO W, 5W streak and 5-0 LUX 6TH 140->125 for UFC debut vs T6 finisher, always moved forward but didn't land much early and countered by variety of shots, great chin to eat 2 spin elbows and overhands into 2-legs, went down easily but never settled flat and scrambled quick, started to land good shots late R1 and maintained volumed + pressure R2, often wild haymakers but pretty fast, took back and scramble and got tight B-T, lots of torso movement to generate big power on hooks from back then even bigger from side kneeling as opp built up, avoided leglock and kept landing heavy from creative angles until 2nd back take to end rnd, big squeeze for RNC SUB
    

85. 85

    

    Lito Adiwang

    "Thunder Kid"  |  16-5-0

    10<-9<-20<- -25<-15 Early 30s, 4-2 start then 7W streak w/ 6 R1 finishes incl 3-0 ONE-WS, 2-0 ONE, split DEC L vs Minowa, R2 KO vs good regional. Aggressive and varied kicks, lots of knees, great TDD for DEC W vs good GK 2ND A-Ted R2 by Brooks for SUB L, dominated on floor 3RD Showed power and landed hard leg kicks vs T10 Miado but also ate leg shots, R2 KO L when knee gave out 4TH 1.5 years off, perfectly-timed right hook to chin as incon T1.5 rushed in, big KD, straight to mount w/ brutal punches for TKO, 8-3 ONE
    

86. 86

    

    Felipe Bunes

    "Felipinho"  |  13-7-0

    10<-20<- -10<-15<-10 Mid 30s, dominated BRZ then flying triangle armbar of undef prospect in ACB debut, 3 straight DEC Ls vs elite comp w/ 1 controversial then another triangle armbar for 1-3 ACA. Insanely creative BJJ, willing to play guard. RNCed R2 by T80 Formiga in LFA debut, 125->135 for 1st time bec opp missed weight horribly 2ND 135->125, great timing on TDs esp catching kicks from good vet GK, lots of top control and short GnP, DEC W and 1-1 LFA 3RD LFA title shot, took lots of kicks from ex-prospect but checked/dodged hardest , controlled quick clinches, good hands and couple great spinning back kicks, hard lead left hooks incl big KD late R1 then nonstop hammers for TKO 4TH Year off, UFC debut vs T45 Van, pressure R1 w/ fast boxing, set range w/ long kicks esp to legs, mixed in TDs later in rnd, avoided subs and stayed on top in scrambles, tired much faster and wilted under pressure R2, ate hard hooks incl to body + knees/elbows near fence, threw power on returns but mostly single shots, bought some time w/ TDAs into clinch control but couldn’t keep opp there, KDed by hook combo, tried to close guard or threaten triangle but kept eating heavy GnP punches for TKO L
    

87. 87

    

    Vartan Asatryan

    "Corsair"  |  26-10-0

    10<-9.5<- -10<- -9 Early 30s w/ 35+ fights, well-rounded, multiple Ws vs future UFC and other int-lvl but also 9Ls, mostly vs great opps 2ND 2+ years off, R1 armbar SUB of debuter 3RD DEC W over T2 rising prospect, 3W streak 4TH 125->135 vs T1.5 prospect, big overhand right to stun opp w/ first punch then flying knee and couple short GnP for 25-sec KO, 4W streak and 7-2 AMC 5TH 135->125 for ACA debut vs T20 Gaforov, mostly lefty but few switches, insane pace war, tons of volume and avoided most power shots R1+2, mixed kicks and punches, TDed by foot sweep R2 but adjusted well and avoided others, slightly tired R3 after lots of output, went for TDAs but stuffed, less movement then KDed by straight right, ate hard GnP, got up but still wobbled and hurt more, slower R4+5 and took lots more hard rights but v-tough and stayed aggressive, lots of TDAs R5 but sloppy, reversed few times but kept pushing and almost established control, few big lands late R5 but less accurate and took harder shots early, ate some hard GnP off back late R1+3 but good chin, split but deserved DEC L 6TH R1 ninja choke SUB vs T1 BRZ GK, 1-1 ACA
    

88. 88

    

    Aleksander Doskalchuk

    10-4-0

    10<-40 Mid 30s, regional finishes incl M-1 title+2Ds, signed to UFC but never fought bec injuries, RNCed R2 by Almabaev in Brave debut
    

89. 89

    

    Edilceu Alves

    "Para-Raio"  |  15-3-0

    10<- -30<- -7.5 Early 40s, Capoeira specialist w/ high-lvl BJJ, varied finishes vs prospects incl future UFC and good vets in BRZ, both Ls to prospects, 1 elite for ACB 2ND 2 years off, split W vs noob, 4W streak 3RD TDed and back taken most of R1 by T40 Santella, great kicks and wide variety, did more dmg and had own control R2+3, solid TDD, heavy GnP w/ opportunities, good SUB D, big upset DEC W in Brave debut, 5W streak 4TH KDed/unbalanced early by big hook from good regional, attacked armbar then leglock for scramble, controlled on fence but lots of hard knees to body, checked early leg kicks but took few R3, great body kicks from diff angles and mixed in some spins, well-timed TDs, dominant on ground w/ strong sprawls, elbows to side of head and body from front headlock, passed guard well, strong side control late R3 and tried to set up N/S choke, busy w/ GnP and will attack any open target but not big power, 30-27 DEC W, 6W streak+2-0 Brave 5TH KOed in 2-mins by punches vs s-n streaking T3.5, major chin ?s
    

90. 90

    

    Mateus Mendonça

    "Bocão"  |  10-3-0

    10<-9.5<- -20<-6 Mid 20s, athletic and aggressive, lifelong martial artist. 9-0 mostly R1 finishes vs good BRZ regionals and a strong vet 2ND DWCS 2022 vs promising CES champ, pushed forward from start, fast hands, got KD w/ right forearm then left hook as opp sat up for 45-sec KO, 10-0 w/ 7 R1 finishes 3RD Showed skills everywhere but 1 step behind undef T65 Basharat, not as varied on feet and struggled w/ opp's movement but some great counters esp short hooks, surprising wrestling w/ well timed TD entries but couldn’t hold down opp or maintain cage control for dmg, active guard and countered passes w/ scrambles but still mostly on bottom and took GnP for clear DEC L 4TH 135->125 vs taller T25 Maness, few power shots then chain grappling, good flow in scrambles but dropped twice to attack legs while controlling on fence, opened self to lots of unanswed hammers+hooks from long arms w/o progressing positions, never urgent to get up or sweep to top, seemed surprised by opp's reach, hurt bad by straights in bottom guard then TKOed by hammers, 0-2 UFC 5TH Fast 2-legs every rnd vs T9, good passes esp to side but struggled to keep opp down long enough for much dmg besides good flurry from mount R2, lots of high-pace scrambles, avoided opp's gillys, threatened few of own and other front chokes, tried to get triangles or armbars, rocked by couple big punches R2 and TDed then mounted and ate hard shots, dominant from top R3 w/ some GnP hooks but stood up by bad ref, got opp back down and controlled rest of fight then went for sub late, R2 close w/ both doing dmg but clear R3 and slightly ahead R1, split DEC L but deserved W, 3L skid
    

91. 91

    

    Kevin Borjas

    "El Gallo Negro"  |  9-2-0

    10- Mid 20s, slim, 13-3 ammy vs noobs and some great opps incl 2-1 title fights, 5-0 pro start vs debuter, can, bad noobs, 1 decent regional, all KOs w/ 4 R1 incl 5-sec knee, RNCed R2 in Combate cameo for only L. Rebound w/ R1 cut TKO vs debuter, R2 KO vs good regional, R4 retirement TKO vs quality regional for title. DWCS 2023 vs bigger s-n T8.5 grappler, fast jabs w/ powerful straight rights for dmging 1-2s, dipped left hook to liver and ripped hard esp R3, TDed every rnd and controlled at fence base esp R1, stuck taking short GnP, prevented dmg by moving more R2/3, built up few times and landed hard shots whenever on feet, re-TDed but never flat on back, stayed much fresher than opp and unloaded w/ nasty combos in final 30-sec, 29-28 DEC W, 4W 2ND UFC debut vs T40 Van, established quick calf kicks early, good boxing esp 1-2s incl R1 KD and other hard shots, landed clean flying knee R1 but got sloppier and never landed other attempts, good lead left hook counters but again got predictable, slowed faster than opp esp after eating lots of body shots R2/3 but stayed dangerous, landed big overhand late R3 to force 2nd TD of rnd, fast reactions in scrambles to avoid variety of subs and get back to feet, too much on retreat later rnds, some nice jabs and few bursts but not enough pressure, 28-29 DEC L
    

92. 92

    

    Jesus Aguilar

    10-2-0

    10<-9<-7.5<-10<-7<-5.5<-3 Late 20s, v-short esp reach, muscular, 7W streak after debut L vs good regional, 5 SUB incl 3 straight gillys for UWC title+D, 2 DEC vs quality opps for Combate 2ND DWCS 2022 vs T6, throwing bombs on feet but few jabs, brief fake then powerful TDs and good top control, grabbed great gilly in transition R3 and sat down for quick SUB. Got controlled some of R1/2 bec repeatedly used wrong leg for trip and put self on bottom but wore opp out 3RD UFC debut vs undef T60 Taira, heavy leg kick early but TDed, held gilly for couple mins from bottom half but not close, got mounted, nearly triangled then armbarred for R1 SUB L 4TH Feinted lvl-change into huge overhand right for highlight 17-sec KO of chinny/slumping GK, 1-1 UFC 5TH TDed too easily by T9.5, too often went for gillys instead of TDD, guard passed but great explosions esp from bottom side to make space, avoided variety of sub threats in transitions but rarely had top control, aggressive on feet w/ some solid punches but not much landed, ate huge GnP when mounted R2 but pushed off fence, hurt opp w/ hooks then got mount for own dmging GnP but couldn't keep control, stuck in bottom half R3 taking consistent shots but saved by bad ref stand-up, TDed again and got movement but couldn't break free, split DEC W but deserved L
    

93. 93

    

    Jeremy Miado

    "The Jaguar"  |  10-7-0

    10<-15<- - -10 Early 30s, tall for 125, 4-4 for ONE vs solid comp, started as striker 2ND Scored points w/ jabs and leg kicks vs T20 Adiwang but was probably behind until R2 W by knee injury 3RD Used range well to nail T10 Williams as opp entered, sharp boxing and traded strikes w/ MT expert, couple nice uppercuts early then mixed in TD, easy passes to mount but couldn't secure position for GnP, R1 KD w/ big overhand right and good running knee follow-up, tried GnP then more big shots on feet, calculated and not over-aggressive, continued to land heavy R2 and had opp stunned late, followed adding more hard shots, unbothered by leg kicks, another KD early R3 w/ laser straight right and KO after brief GnP, 6-4 ONE w/ 4W streak 4TH TDed repeatedly but good scrambles up vs undef T40 Malachiev, gave back once but kept moving, well-timed clinch knee, lead left hook, straight right all caught opp hard in short times on feet, improved TDD mid-rnd to stuff few TDAs but put in corner late R1, took flush knee getting up then subbed by D'Arce, put self in bad position trying to escape
    

94. 94

    

    Sean Santella

    "Shorty Rock"  |  23-9-2, 1 NC

    10<-40<-55 Late 30s BJJ specialist w/ lots of exp and SUBs, CFFC champ 3 diff runs w/ lots of Ds, several other regional titles vs good comp but destroyed quickly by Bagautinov strikes for 0-2-1 Brave vs elite opps 2ND Great TD set-up w/ headkick R1, took back fast of T7.5 BJJ vet, spent most of rnd looking for RNC but never close, got hit w/ GnP to end R1 after decent armbar attempt then got outstruck R2+3 esp by opp's kicks for DEC L, 0-3-1 Brave
    

95. 95

    

    Zarrukh Adashev

    "The Lion"  |  4-4-0

    9.5<-30<-20 Early 30s, elite KBer, short, started 3-1 pro w/ Ws for Bellator then 1-2 UFC vs solid comp 2ND Caught by hook from T30 Osbourne while jumping into range and finished w/ GnP in 1-min, 1-3 UFC, too incon
    

96. 96

    

    Luthando Biko

    "Shorty"  |  12-3-0

    9<-6<- -4.5<-3<-5.5<-2 Mid 30s, v-short judoka, mostly DEC vs quality prospects, was EFC SA 135 interim champ, 135->125 and got subbed in 1st title shot vs Zulu Boy but got power right right-> 30-sec GnP TKO W in rematch 2ND R4 KO of can for title-D 3RD UAE debut vs T1 undef noob, great TDs from clinch and in space, perfect timing, uses judo well, lots of striking from half guard, constant dmg but never finishing, looked solid on feet but clearly preferred ground, DEC W, 3W streak vs great comp 4TH Ares debut vs ex-ranked GK, took few kicks at range but closed distance quick, variety of TDs, good job taking opp's weight opposite direction for mat return, dominant from top half w/ heavy hips, great leverage on GnP esp elbows and hooks, constantly mixing weapons to maximize dmg, got re-guarded couple times R1 but kept passing, got side R2/3 and brief mount R3 into back take, tech responses to avoid subs and maintain control, mauling beatdown DEC W, 4W streak
    

97. 97

    

    Irgit Oveenchi

    9-1-0

    8.5<-1<-.5 Mid 30s, 1-1 start then 3 year gap, 7Ws since incl 2 straight solid youngsters for EFC 2ND Got outwrestled all R1 but came out much more aggressive R2+3 vs undef T3.5 in EFC title shot, got reversal and top control R2, landed good shots on feet, well-timed hook for R3 KD and couple heavy GnP shots for W, 8W streak
    

98. 98

    

    Igor Severino

    8-1-0

    8.5<-5.5<- -1.5 Early 20s, 5-0 w/ 3SUB/2KO incl good noob and undef T.5 2ND R1 SUB of ok regional, 6-0 all finishes, 3-0 JF 3RD JF title shot vs T.5 armbar specialist, throws everything hard, skinny but solid power, good right hooks to head and body esp after kick catches, dumped opp to ground and few GnP shots but didn't engage to prevent subs, got KD and quick GnP KO to end R2, 7-0 + 4-0 JF 4TH Year off, added muscle, DWCS 2023 vs smaller T2.5 striker, some solid jabs but took hooks and traded kicks R1, switched to grappling late w/ fast TDs but couldn’t hold long, crazy aggressive to start R2 w/ huge hooks, KD w/ left and tons of massive hammers+hooks then top guard to regain energy, move big swings for 2nd left hook KD and few more big GnP for KO W, 8-0 w/ 4KOs+4SUBs
    

99. 99

    

    Tony Laramie

    8-2-0

    8.5<-6.5<- -6 Mid 20s, v-short, 4-0 ammy, 4W streak vs strong comp w/ Canada regional title after 2-2 pro start, DEC W vs solid undef grappler in LFA debut 2ND Boxing W; Slight weight miss vs s-n regional, R1 GnP KO, 5W streak 3RD 30-sec KO of undef choke-specialist, powerful boxing combo, v-accurate, 6W streak
    

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     Rashid Vagabov

     11-2-0

     8.5+<-6<-5.5<- -6 Mid 20s Dagi under Nurmagomedov, strong sambo wrestler w/ good GnP but dominated and choked out quickly in EFC title shot vs undef Malachiev, only other L to elite undef prospect in 4th fight 2ND DEC W vs promising noob, 3-1 EFC 3RD 1.5 years off, UAE debut vs exp ex-prospect, took couple straight lefts and couldn't fully engage clinch but fast 2-leg entry, big lift for TD, partial back take, w/ short shots to side of head, mat return w/ great lift and throw over hip as opp built up on fence, straight into B-T, lots of RNC tries from diff angles, quick to abandon if not deep so didn't waste energy, couple grips broken but got v-tight late R1 as opp stood, dragged both back hard but maintained position and slept opp for SUB W 4TH R1 A-T SUB vs regional, 3W streak
     

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     Sam Creasey

     "Urai"  |  19-5-0

     8<-7.5<-7<-6<- -10<-15<-10<-7.5 Mid 30s, 5-0 regionals, long for @125 and uses it well for jab, tech strikes incl hard counter rights. Snagged HE-gilly quick off R3 TD vs Shanks for CW title on 3rd chance, 10-3 CW w/ tons of R1 finishes. Clearly bothered by hurt nose but fought through 2ND KDed and smashed w/ GnP R1 by Shanks but kept belt bec opp missed weight again 3RD Title-D vs T2.5 prospect, great right hook for KD w/ 1st hard punch, immediately grabbed HE-gilly and transitioned perfectly as opp scrambled for R1 SUB W, 11-4 CW 3RD Rematch vs T3, more leg kick volume, hard step-in hooks and hurt opp each rnd incl brief R3 KD but couldn't follow up, impressive balance and explosion for stand up after TDed late R1, didn't try offensive grappling, Ded 1-leg TDA R3 but caught by huge overhand right and KOed, meh chin 4TH Pressure w/ striking and tons of fence control vs T2.5 prospect, overswung big rights but generally accurate, left openings getting close but not punished, few brief TDs, thrown down R3 but got up quick, faded R3 and took hard shots but closed space and slowed down pace for 29-28 DEC W, 12-5 CW 5TH R2 RNC vs good regional grappler 6TH Oktagon debut + title-shot vs previously beaten ex-ranked good GK, 25-min DEC W, 3W streak
     

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     Christian Natividad

     "The Hawaiian Punch"  |  5-0-0

     7.5<-5.5<-1.5<-1 Mid 20s, 5-0 ammy and 4-0 pro, DEC and KO vs noobs, athletic and powerful-looking for LFA 2ND Showed speed in early striking exchanges w/ promising regional then got R1 TD on 1st try, control from top position and engaged grappling early R2+3 w/ more TDs, good heel-hook D, Ded early gillys but nearly subbed to start R3, consistent GnP w/ nice slicing elbows, DEC W, 5-0
     

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     Saygid Abdulaev

     10-2-0

     7.5<-7<-2.5 Late 20s Dagi, L in pro debut then 5W streak w/ 4 finishes, 2nd L in title shot vs prospect, finished in both Ls, 3W streak since incl R1 body-kick KO of prospect in AMC cameo, 5-1 ACAYE, most recent DEC W vs T3.5 prospect. Fast feet and good ranged striking, controlled on fence lots of R1 but good balance and late reversals, more reversals and own TDs w/ control R2 while landing more shots on feet, good angles to reverse clinch R3, TD on fence, worked past guard while landing shots, heavy GnP from mount/back late in rnd 2ND Full ACA debut vs streaking T4.5 wrestler, DEC W 3RD DEC W vs promising regional, 5W streak
     

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     Bidzina Gavashelishvili

     13-3-0

     7.5<-1.5<- - -10<-25 Mid 20s, decent regional Ws but 2 KO Ls, DEC W vs Silander in ACA debut 2ND Dominated by GK Silva, TDs stuffed, KDed R1 and triangled R2 for 1-1 ACA 3RD Slightly ahead in low-output striking and good wrestling control R1, faded when T2 GK pressured in later rnds but got enough TDs and short ground strikes to win R3 and DEC W, 2-1 ACA 4TH Rocked early by T1 wrestling GK but great reflex TDA and chain wrestling to finish, incredible explosion to lateral-jump into new positions on ground and creative scrambler, TDs throughout fight and short GnP mostly from guard, had to sacrifice position to escape couple kimuras, hurt opp w/ hook combos late R1 and mid R2, controlled fight for 30-27 DEC W, 3-1 ACA 5TH Wild hooks on feet vs quality regional, set up fast R1 TD, got swept at fence base, lots of high-pace agile scrambles, had fence control but little dmg and opp threw lots of short shots, landed cleaner on feet in cautious R2, more frantic 1-legs R3, great control through turns and rolls but could never pin opp, hands constantly locked so few strikes, opp maintained volume w/ back to fence and short knees in control, v-close split DEC L 6TH Brave debut vs undef T6.5 wrestler but had adv for DEC W
     

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     An Tuan Ho

     "The Highlight"  |  6-0-0

     7.5<-6<-5<-4.5<-2<-.5<-A1 Early 20s, 7-0 ammy w/ 5 finishes, 2 good opps, R1 KO w/ spinning backfist in pro debut vs other undef ammy 2ND 15-sec KO of bad noob w/ head kick, 2-0 pro w/ LFA both highlights 3RD Immediate clinch and TD vs noob, took back quickly, great rides btwn side and back mount while dropping hard GnP, mixed in RNCs, got thrown off and controlled late, creative striking to start R2 then another clinch, got reversed on fence but dropped for kneebar and rolled to extend for SUB W, 3-0 4TH Better everywhere vs noob, sharp striking w/ bigger adv every rnd, great spins incl hard elbow, stunning back heel kick late R3, rocked opp w/ hooks but didn't push hard enough for finish, great body-lock TD mid R2 straight into mount, quick postures incl couple brutal elbows, lots of big GnP from back mount, won other grappling exchanges, maintained speed + pace for DEC W, 4-0 all LFA 5TH R2 punch KO vs JM 6TH DEC W vs athletic T.5, 6-0 all LFA
     

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     Eduardo Henrique

     "Chapolin"  |  12-2-0

     7.5<-3.5<-1.5<-9<-7<- -2.5<-.5 Late 20s, 4W streak, finishes vs good noobs on BRZ regional, only L to UFC guy 2ND Punched out good BJJ vet R2 3RD V-fast on feet and non-stop output at range, mixes in cage wrestling but needs more dmg, KD and heavy GnP R1 but lost R2 clearly to T2.5 vet, still got DEC W in SFT debut, 5W streak 4TH LFA debut vs streaking can-crushing KBer, got stunned early R1 and outwrestled throughout, landed some of own shots R2 but never much dmg, clear DEC L 5TH Year+ off, 125->130 vs solid BJJ-BB after opp missed by >10lbs, much faster striking and footwork, snappy low kicks, hard and accurate boxing w/ great head movement, nasty lead left hooks esp to body, pushed to fence every rnd but strong+wide base, used underhooks and whizzers well for TDD esp beautiful R2 hip throw into mount then back, solid GnP from back then took out leg hooks for bigger punches to side of head, mixed in body shots incl powerful knees, straight up on fence both times TDed, too much talking to crowd and maybe could have finished w/ more intense bursts, control on ground and constantly looking for dmg, tried flying knee and spin kick late R3 looking for highlight, 30-26 DEC W, 1-1 LFA 6TH R4 punch into GnP KO vs short/athletic T4.5 wrestler for LFA title
     

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     André Lima

     "Mascote"  |  8-0-0

     7.5<-5.5<-2<-1.5 Mid 20s, defined, great KB/MT base + good BJJ, 4-0 all Spartacus, 3 R1 KOs vs noobs, most recent undef. Easily stopped grappling, top half and solid GnP, started to open up on feet w/ v-fast combos, nasty tight bodywork, staggered opp w/ hard right to body then repeated shots to head for TKO 2ND MT L for cut; 135->125 for 1-min punch KO of decent s-n regional, 5-0 3RD LFA debut vs ex-ranked good regional, fast+hard boxing early, pushed to fence but TD w/ great whizzer throw, took back standing, nasty face cranks but not enough GNP, eventually dragged opp to ground and tried RNCs but reversed late, TDed and controlled more on fence R2 but stayed calm, good A-T D from bottom half and worked out of gillys while getting up, better stamina, dragged opp down at fence late R2 and unloaded w/ hard hammers and few elbows on gassed opp for TKO W, 6-0 4TH DWCS 2023 vs T2 sub-specialist, picked circling opp apart w/ calf and body kicks, few quick punches when able to get close enough, took almost no dmg until R3 but landed more then, reversed only TDA and few solid hammers from top half, slow 30-27 DEC W
     

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     Juancamilo Ronderos

     "100"  |  4-2-0

     7.5<-10<-8.5 Late 20s, v-short, creative BJJ, 9-0 ammy vs strong comp, 4-0 pro w/ choke of undef noob for regional title then DEC W vs UFC vet for D, RNCed R1 by Dvořák in v-s-n UFC debut 2ND 1.75 years off for drug suspension, return vs undef T30 Carpenter, early flurry then good TD, stopped gilly, solid power on short GnP from guard, nearly triangle-armbarred but rolled through, stuck in bottom half then gave back getting up, didn't fight hands quick enough so RNCed for R1 L, 0-2 UFC
     

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     Oscar Miguel

     12-1-0

     7<- -3<-2<- - -.5 Ealy 20s, solid ammy, 5W streak incl couple decent regionals for FFC title after only L 2ND DEC W vs JM for 6W streak and small local title 3RD DEC W vs previously-beaten quality regional for 7W streak, FFC title-D 4TH Title-D vs undef BJJ specialist, countered wild/stiff hooks w/ straighter combos esp R1, got wilder each rnd but still more accurate, controlled on fence but wide base for TDD, own TDs R1 w/ kick catch and briefly R2 but gave up position w/ diving elbow, back taken for last min, high-pace slugfest, big flurries to end rnds, not much power bec opp walked through biggest shots, slow and sloppy late but fresher than opp for DEC W, 8W streak 5TH DEC W vs promising regional for FFC title 6TH 1 month later, 125->130 for R1 KO vs s-n noob w/ knee+punches 7TH 130->125 for DEC W vs T1 ex-UFC GK, title-D, 11W streak
     

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     Paris Moran

     10-2-0

     7<-4<- -.5<-2<- -1 Late 20s, 4-0 ammy, lefty, DEC or KOs for 6 pro Ws all w/ Fury, 1L early in career but 4W since incl good prospect 2ND DEC W vs strong regional 3RD Tech striking w/ lots of jabs and hard straight lefts, great hips for TDD, accurate follow-ups after stunning strong regional opp, controlled every rnd for DEC W and 6W streak 4TH Good tech combos early, repeated TDs from caught kicks vs super-hyped youngster and quality short GnP but stunned by hook to open R2, TKOed by extended combo and heavy GnP 5TH 125->135 vs can, much faster, sharp flowing boxing combos, some hard legs kicks and 1 clean spin to body, big knees to body from clinch and step-in, variety of TDs incl outside trip in motion R1+2 and good hip throw R2, couple unforced slips grappling R1 to lose positions, good pass to half R2, set up A-T then transitioned to back for RNC SUB when opp turned 6TH 135->125 for title shot vs T5.5 high-lvl GK, better endurance for 25-min split DEC W 7TH 25-min DEC W vs v-promising regional for title-D, 3W streak
     

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     Anvar Abdullaev

     9-1-0

     6.5<-4<-2.5<-2 Early 20s, quick/twitchy, 5-1 w/ 4 finishes incl R3 choke of promising regional, also an ammy KO, only L to noob in 2nd fight of 1day tourney 2ND Stayed at range vs noob and chipped away w/ leg kicks, teeps and some rounds to body, tried few spins but never connected, more volume than opp but mostly feinting and moving, TDs late R1+2 but little GnP, few TDAs earlier R3 but less set-up + long-range so couldn't finish, DEC W, 3-0 Octagon 3RD DEC W vs promising sub-specialist, 6W streak 4TH 25-min DEC W vs undef T1.5 grappler, 5-0 Octagon + title
     

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     Jorge Calvo Martin

     17-6-0

     6.5<-6<-5.5<-1<- -.5<-1.5 Early 30s, incon record bec lots of Ls to int-lvls but Ws vs good regionals 2ND Split DEC W vs rising T1 prospect, W 4/5 incl 3 finishes 3RD LUX title shot vs undef young T3.5, avoided wild swings, TDed but threatened gilly from bottom half, good re-guard and butterfly sweep attempt, easily escaped opp's gilly and took top half, few hard GnP, fluid transition to back and got neck+leg hooks, adjusted arm deeper when opp broke grip once, R1 RNC W, 5-1 LUX w/ 3W streak vs good comp 4TH Title-D vs streaking regional striker, avoided any engagement on feet, couple early 1-legs stopped but successful bull-rushes into body-locks, TDs w/ angle change early R1+2, took top half and dominated w/ hooks and elbows, took back in final sec R2, back to 1-leg even earlier R3 for easy TD, passed further to side and mount w/ bigger elbows, floated over any movement, took back and threatened RNCs, good scramble to top when opp tried to escape, threatened some A-Ts, jumped on top when opp slipped off wild flying knee R4, more easy passes incl brief mount, back take near fence base, got arm under chin then worked in leg hooks, gradually worked other arm free to lock grip, SUB W, mismatch on ground, 4W streak 5TH 25-min DEC W vs great regional for 2nd title-D
     

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     Yosuke Saruta

     "Tobizaru"  |  21-12-3

     6.5<- -10 Mid 30s, former Shooto and ONE champ, split DEC vs Pacio for title but KOed by knee in rematch 2ND Destroyed by strikes from Pacio quickly, never managed to engage grappling, 1-2 in series but 4-2 ONE 3RD Couldn't TD T10 Balart, outwrestled by shorter/stronger opp. Couldn't find range consistently and got caught by big counters bec not much head movement
     

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     Zach Makovsky

     "Fun Size"  |  21-12-0

     6.5<-25<-40<-45 Early 40s, short and dense, great wrestler, incon bec lots of top comp, mostly DEC. Good regional finishes then 6-2 Bellator w/ L in title-D @135, RFA title in regional return then 3-4 UFC all DEC vs strong int-lvl comp, 1-1 ACB then 2+ years off w/ injury, 1-1 Brave both split DEC vs super-prospect Alhaskov 2ND Year+ off, v-close fight vs T45 elite prospect Almabaev, fast left straight to head and body, some quick/ off-rhythm kicks, good TDs for fence control but got reversed, looked for short shots, got TDed but great sweeps using opp's momentum and straight into mount twice, pushed harder R3 but split DEC L for 1-2 Brave 3RD Year off, KOed R1 by muscular T2, 3L skid and may be washed
     

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     Stewart Nicoll

     8-0-0

     6.5<-2.5<-.5 Late 20s, 6-0 w/ 3SUBs+2KOs vs AUS noobs and a bad regional, BJJ world champ, solid striking R1 vs meh regional incl couple stunning hooks, mixed in TD and lots of passes, aggressive GnP from all positions incl brief mount, took few counters R2 but landed more hard shots, got ground control after avoiding leglock, increasingly heavy GnP while moving through positions, takes adv of elbows when available, didn't go crazy w/ pace, forced TKO 2ND R1 punch KD into GnP TKO vs good GK, 7-0 3RD R1 KO of undef+promising noob, 8-0
     

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     Alan Martinez

     "Super Glue"  |  11-0-0

     6<-5.5<- -5<-3<- -.5 Late 20s, 3-0 ammy and 5-0 pro vs noobs, 3 SUBS and 5 GnP KOs, threw combo on feet, mostly missed but set up TD, great top control and transitions through scrambles, heavy punches once he opened up GnP for R1 KO of bad noob 2ND DEC W vs bad regional, clearly wanted to show striking, some decent variety but nothing inspiring, good TDs and great kimura attempts, big GnP esp R2 w/ hard flurries, 6-0 3RD R2 Americana SUB vs undef noob, 7-0 all UWC 4TH Tried to trade leg kicks early vs promising noob but couldn't match volume, switched to fluid 2-leg and went early TDs R2+3, breaks down opp's posture methodically at fence base, v-fast back take and B-T R1, good short GnP and few deep RNC tries, v-flexible legs to control hips and prevent turn-ins even when angling to attack armbars, manipulated opp's lower body in scrambles to take top, fell off back despite leg hooks R2 but transition to good armbar and great scramble after, dominant R3 w/ GnP and few more near RNCs, 1-sided DEC W, 8-0 5TH R1 cut stop TKO, free W vs exp can, 9-0 6TH 125->130, DEC W vs slumping regional, 10-0 7TH 130->125, R3 GnP KO vs decent slumping regional, 11-0
     

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     Senzo Ikeda

     14-6-1

     6<-1 Early 40s, former Pancrase champ and 2-2 ONE, Ls to tough opps and beat a couple young prospects, funky movement, great jab and lead hook w/ left hand, gets wild w/ combos and TDed often but constant movement to get back up, nailed 5-6 vicious liver shots R3 for KO W vs promising wrestler 2ND Used reach adv to pick apart T10 Sawada w/ straight shots, good TDD, great grounded knees for R2 KO, 3W streak for ONE after 0-2 start
     

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     Bruno Korea

     12-4-1

     6<-15 Early 30s, 4-0 start w/ 3 chokes then 2-1 TUF but subbed by Nicolau in UFC cameo, crushed noobs but also some good prospects incl Taura title in rebuild but KOed by Vergara in 40 sec w/ knee to body in DWCS 2021
     

119. 119

     

     Oleksii Kryvets

     6-0-0

     5.5<-3.5<-3 Late 20s, 4-0 all R1 SUBs to open career, most recent vs undef T1 sub-specialist 2ND R1 Americana of can, 4 diff subs in 5-0 start 3RD Less muscular than promising regional, good Thai+wrestling clinches R1 w/ solid knees and elbows, grabbed 1-legs but couldn’t get opp to ground and thrown off immediately on TDs, got reversed R2 but able to immediately sweep and land short GnP from top half, solid elbows, took some shots on feet and striking sloppy, TDed opp late R2 w/ whizzer throw and got TKO for shoulder injury, 6-0
     

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     Ryan Benoit

     "Baby Face"  |  10-8-0

     5.5<-10<-35 Mid 30s, regional finishes esp KOs but 3-6 UFC vs quality comp incl 3L skid by DEC, some vulnerability to getting choked 2ND Swarmed and KOed in 40-sec by T35 Dodson in BKFC debut @130
     

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     Marcos Degli

     "Tailandês"  |  10-3-0

     5<-2 Early 20s, 3-0 ammy, 2-3 pro start incl 2Ls to future prospects, 7W streak since incl 2 undef noobs and 2 quality regionals, 9Ws w/ 5KOs + 4SUBs incl 1-0 JF, LFA debut vs T1. Fast, lots of feints w/o wasting movement, drove on TD, fast pass to mount and few good shots then control in transitions, big flying knee KD then lots of GnP through diff positions, grabbed RNC when opp wouldn't go out 2ND DEC W vs streaking T4 prospect, 2-0 LFA
     

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     Anis Ekubov

     7-1-0

     5<-4 Mid 20s, 1-0 ammy and W in pro debut then only L by majority DEC in 2nd fight, 5W streak since w/ DECs vs bad noob and promising regional, R2 A-T SUB of noob for 2-0 OFC, R1 RNC of noob in ACA debut. Traded few shots vs undef T6.5 then perfect timing on flying switch knee for big KD, few well-aimed straight GnP for 30-sec KO W, 2-0 ACA 2ND 25-sec RNC vs s-n undef KO-artist noob, 6W streak, finishes fast
     

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     Avazbek Kholmirzaev

     "Ninzya"  |  8-1-0

     5<-.5 Early 20s, all 7Ws by finish mostly R2, 3-1 start vs debuters and noobs w/ L by triangle, 4W streak since. R3 punch KO vs undef noob, R2 gilly vs noob, R2 spin kick vs bad regional, R1 gilly vs young/promising regional in ONE debut 2ND R3 KO w/ spin kick into GnP vs T2 prospect, 5W streak
     

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     Yoshitaka Naito

     "Nobita"  |  15-4-0

     5 Early 40s, natural 115, multiple-time ONE champ but Ls vs top talents recently, Ws by DEC or choke
     

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     Shohei Masumizu

     "Convoy"  |  11-3-0

     5 Late 30s, longtime Pancrase mostly DEC w/ occasional GnP, 3 Ls to top opps, currently interim champ, no fights since 2019
     

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     Akhmednabi Magomedov

     10-0-0

     4.5<-3.5 Early 30s, natural @115, 9-0, lots of SUBs incl 3 straight kimura, mostly beating noobs but 1 undef T1 2ND Easy TDs R1+2 vs can, repeated passes to side control, small elbows but little GnP, got mount R1 and went for A-T but ran out of time, straight for A-T R2, got SUB, 10-0
     

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     Astemir Nagoev

     7-0-0

     4.5<-4<-1 Mid 20s, short and muscular wrestler, 5-0 w/ 2SUBs+2DEC vs noobs then ACA debut vs promising undef noob, tried early hoist but reversed and back taken quickly, good RNC D and worked shoulders to mat but couldn't break B-T so controlled whole rnd, again rushed to close distance R2 and was getting reversed but slid ninja choke and pulled guard for SUB W 2ND 135->125 vs quality noob, high energy chain wrestling, 1st few TDAs stuffed, stayed on knees and got reversed but established fence control late R1 and landed short shots, dominant top control R2 after early TD, stands for bursts of hard GnP then great control of opp's legs to re-enter into side/half, hard hammers w/ good posture, threatened late choke, stuffed TDA early R3 and drove opp to fence base, got weight high and unloaded w/ elbows+hooks for TKO W, 6-0 w/ 2-0 ACA 3RD DEC W vs T.5 grappler, 7-0
     

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     Dastan Mamasadykov

     5-0-0

     4.5 Mid 20s, 5-0 w/ 2 R1 SUBs of debuters, 20-sec heel-hook of noob, and DECs vs undef noob and undef prospect
     

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     Muhammad Salohidinov

     2-0-0

     4.5<-1<-4A 7-2 start incl RUS tourneys and 3-2 IMMAF w/ 2019 JR title, both Ls split DECs. 7W streak w/ 6DEC in 4-months, IMMAF 2022 Asia and World champ @125 vs couple solid regionals, 1 undef prospect, 1 good prospect twice, and great streaking prospect for world finals 2ND Pro debut for Pancrase vs bad but exp JM, dominant wrestling for R2 GnP TKO W, 8W streak 3RD DEC W vs undef T2.5, 2-0
     

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     Renildo Monteiro

     "Carangueijo"  |  7-0-0

     4.5<-3.5 Mid 20s, 1-0 ammy as teen, 6-0 pro w/ 2.5 and 3 year gaps after fights #1+2, 4KOs mostly R2 + 2 R1 armbars vs noobs and regionals, mostly promising, most recent R2 GnP KO of undef noob for 2nd local title 2ND LFA debut vs undef sub-specialist noob, split DEC W for 7-0
     

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     Israel Galvan

     "El Huracan"  |  7-3-0

     4 Early 20s, 7-2 ammy incl 2 great opps, 2019 IMMAF worlds runner-up, 1-2 pro start then 4W streak vs debuters, noob, regional. DEC L vs undef T5.5 noob in LFA debut then 2-0 CFFC w/ DEC vs undef prospect + massive upset w/ R2 RNC SUB vs undef T20 Dorzhiev for title
     

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     Khasan Israpilov

     7-0-0

     4 7-0 Caucus, 6 chokes w/ mix of RNC, triangles, gillys incl 2 undef noobs and 2 JMs for ACAYE, no fights since 2019
     

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     Danilo Adreani

     11-3-0, 1 NC

     4<- -.5 Early 30s, high-lvl BJJ black belt, lots of finishes mostly chokes vs decent BRZ regionals, 3 Ls to good opps 2ND LFA debut vs streaking T7.5 prospect, got outstruck early but big TDs, repeated heavy elbows from guard and even harder from half, big lefts, great posture on ground, nearly got finish R1 and TD R2, escaped gilly, more elbows and worked to back for face crank SUB, 3W streak
     

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     Changy Kara-Ool

     5-0-0

     4 Mid 20s, 5-0 w/ R2 KO and RNC vs noobs, DEC W vs good noob in EFC cameo, TKO for cut after R2 vs good regional then 2 months later R2 punch KO vs v-promising chaff-crusher, 2-0 ONE
     

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     Davi Bittencourt

     "The Black"  |  15-4-0

     4<-3.5<-8.5<-6 Late 20s, short and muscular/explosive, BRZ KB champ, finished 3 times on ground in 4-3 career start then 7W streak all R1 finishes vs noobs, cans, 1 decent vet, 4SUB/3KO. S-n LFA debut vs hyped T9, stunned opp early w/ powerful hooks, fast spinning kicks, tons of TDAs but mostly stuffed, great control and solid GnP when he did get on top, less aggressive later rnds but scored more for clear DEC W and big upset, 8W streak 2ND Shooto BRZ debut + title shot vs good regional, couple hard leg kicks early, good TD entries R1+2, Ded subs R1 and rode on top w/ solid GnP, more control R2 and took back through couple transitions while working in arm for RNC W, 10W streak 3RD DWCS 2023 vs T10 finisher Rocha, 125->135 after opp missed weight week before, non-stop grappling pressure, 2-legs from too far out stuffed but able to redirect and throw opp around w/ any grip, couple big slams, nice knees to body w/ opp on fence and solid knees to thighs, v-intense pace but couldn't keep opp down until v-late back take, stuffed again early R2 then KOed by knee, ducked head while throwing hook 4TH 2 months later, 135->125 for local title shot vs ex-ranked solid regional, R2 RNC SUB
     

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     Nick Piccininni

     5-0-0

     3.5+ Late 20s, tall, D1 All-American wrestler, trains w/ AKA, 4-0 w/ 2 A-Ts and a RNC all R1 vs noobs, most recent undef striker in Fury debut. Dropped early by jab while off balance but TDA to rebuild, got TD back on feet, quick pass to mount after few GnP, grabbed A-T in transition as opp avoided strikes and enough squeeze to finish from mount 2ND R2 A-T SUB vs meh regional, 5-0
     

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     Mansur Khatuev

     "Malysh"  |  13-4-0

     3.5+++<-2.5<-5<-8.5 Late 20s Chech, 4-3 ACA/B all DEC, strong wrestler but can't hang w/ elite 2ND Exchanged strikes w/ T20 Abiltarov, couple solid punches but got KDed briefly after best combo, opp grabbed previously-threatened gilly, R1 SUB L after couple scrambles/adjustments, 4-4 ACB/A 3RD Traded strikes w/ slumping ex-prospect, good footwork and mixes strikes, KD late R1 w/ big right then finished w/ quick hammers, 5-4 ACA 4TH Good lead hook early vs good sub-specialist regional, accurate boxing, TDed and pushed to fence few times and rocked once by hard hook, started to reverse wrestling, early R2 TD, tons of grinding from guard/half w/ short GnP and A-T set-ups, brief firefight early R3 then TD, faster pass to half w/ short GnP mostly to body but got stood up, nearly reversed on TDA but great flexibility and weight control to stay on top in awkward position despite repeated sweeps, 29-28 DEC W 5TH R1 gilly SUB vs slumping noob-crusher 6TH Split DEC W vs s-n noob, 4W streak + 6-4 ACA but bad comp
     

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     Azatbek Kochorov

     5-0-1

     3.5<- ~.5 Early 20s, 4-0 in 1 year vs promising noobs, most recent undef finisher, immediate 2-leg TD, lots of guard/half control but little GnP, got mount at fence base late R1 then back mount and big GnP for KO W 2ND 135->145 for RCC debut vs quality regional, took few leg kicks and minimal striking on feet, quick 1-leg TDs, lots of fence control R1 and some short knees but reversed and opp landed slightly more, dominant R2 w/ early back take, flattened opp few times and rined flush hooks and hammers, too quick taking back w/ only 1 leg hook and got reversed in few scrambles but great wrestle-ups to stay in control, TDed early R3 and exchanged control and short strikes at fence base, draw presumably 28-28 w/ 10-8 R2, 4-0-1 3RD 145->125 for ACA debut, upset DEC W vs undef T5.5, 5-0-1
     

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     Jose Ochoa

     "Kalzifer"  |  7-0-0, 1 NC

     3.5<-1<-.5 5-0 pro and 2-0 ammy all KOs vs series of cans/noobs incl head kick and liver punch, NC in UWC debut for illegal knee 2ND 2 years off, BRZ debut vs meh regional, R1 KO w/ powerful straight left, 6-0 + 8W streak 3RD 1 month later, LFA debut vs undef T2 striker, R1 Anaconda SUB, 7-0
     

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     Amir Malekpour

     7-2-0, 1 NC

     3.5 Mid 30s, 7-1 ammy incl 2018 Euro title @145 but L vs undef ammy in worlds then 2-2 pro start. 5W streak since: DEC vs noob, R1 punch KO vs regional, R2 GnP KO vs good regional in CW debut, s-n R1 gilly vs T3 pressure grappler, majority DEC vs promising regional, 3-0 CW
     

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     Ali Malsagov

     6-0-0

     3.5<-2<-.5 Mid 20s, skinny, 4-0 all ACAYE in 15 months vs good noobs, 3 R1 SUBs w/ 2 gillys + A-T. Grabbed gilly on opp's 1st TDA, almost switched Anaconda then rolled to top to combine w/ neck crank and sleep opp 2ND R1 RNC SUB of undef finisher noob, 5-0 3RD R1 gilly SUB vs promising Dagi grappler, 6-0
     

142. 142

     

     Edgar Cháirez

     "Puro Chicali"  |  11-5-0, 1 NC

     3.5<-2<~.5<-1<- - - -.5 Late 20s, big and strong for @125, 4SUB/3KO in 7Ws vs noobs, creative striking incl impressive performance for Combate title but incon record vs meh comp 2ND R1 KO of solid regional in Naciones main event 3RD DWCS 2022 vs undef T9.5, good jab and kicks at range, was pushing pace and doing more dmg R1, good clean hooks but got TDed R2+3 and slowed down, ate elbows on ground, DEC L 4TH Flashed fast hands and transitions btwn kicks vs bad regional, opp grabbed 1-leg, blatant fence grabs and should have lost point, managed to grab neck and twist to mount for fast gilly SUB, 1-1 UWC 5TH Missed weight for Fury debut+title shot vs good regional, landed heavier and more leg kicks but forgot them for stretches, few good teeps, nice jab but low power, elusive esp R1, trapped on fence and took lots of uppercuts R2, exchanged some hard rights but got stung R3+4, needs more aggression, good TDD until TDed R4, locked up deep triangle incl controlling leg, opp went to sleep but horrific reffing, had to dmg arm by switching to armbar for eventual SUB W 6TH 125->130 for s-n UFC debut vs undef T60 Taira, traded hard calf kicks early but took worse, good lead hand w/ jabs and hooks incl flash KD R1, stupid gilly pull as opp wrestled up and held it too long from bottom half, stuck on back taking elbows and short punches, 2nd bad gilly early R2 instead of sprawling on 2-leg TD, guard passed easily, most of rnd in bottom mount eating big GnP esp elbows, prevented sub set-ups until nearly triangled to end rnd, good boxing early R3 but again went to gilly instead of underhooks, most of R3 stuck in bottom half, tough and good stamina but outclassed in grappling until last-sec gilly, rolled to mount and nearly caught opp but ran out of time, 27-29 DEC L 7TH 130->125 vs badly-slumping but exciting/dynamic T2, good timing on jabs and leg kicks to score early, dodged few spins and big strikes, TDed by 2-leg easily but immediately started threatening armbars+triangles to get up, grabbed standing gilly as opp re-entered, had decent grip but not too tight, terrible early ref stop for NC 8TH Huge weight miss in rematch vs T.5, clearly bigger than opp, traded few early strikes but TDed while advancing w/ punches, couple elbows off back then great triangle set-up, v-tight from start for quick SUB W, 1-1 UFC
     

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     Akhmed Khamzaev

     "Black Angel"  |  11-1-0

     3.5++<-10<-5.5<-4.5<-2<-1 Mid 20s, 7-0, Ws vs prospects for ACAYE. Good wrestling reversals but controlled for too long, nonstop GnP R1 but needed more power to get finish, makes good use of knees/elbows while standing 2ND 8-0 w/ R2 GnP KO of noob 3RD Immediate reversal of body-lock TD from undef T.5, quick to mount but couldn't sink base, controlled on fence but turned free, KO w/ huge right as part of combo back in space, 9-0 4TH Full ACA debut vs undef T4, good early TD and control, some short shots but hurt and briefly KDed R1+3, never recovered and clearly slower than opp R2+3, TDAs got sloppy w/ no drive, opp pushed crazy pace, got beaten everywhere R2, took dmg on feet and controlled in wrestling, biggest shots R3 hooks but only bec drew opp into brawls, still took more dmg, ugly DEC L 5TH R3 retirement TKO vs noob 6TH R2 GnP KO vs meh debut-crusher, 2-1 ACA
     

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     Victor Dias

     "Paçoca"  |  11-3-0

     3.5<- -8.5<-6<-1.5 Early 30s, muscular grappler, Titan champ+D, generally SUB or DEC incl plenty good noobs, both Ls to prospects. Great control off back to set up armbar sub vs strong vet, all limbs working together 2ND 125->135 vs decent regional, took couple heavy shots early then strong body-lock TD, worked to top half and kept busy w/ GnP and maintaining position, ugly sluggish bombs on feet early R2 then same TD, worked to mount and set-up A-T but ref stopped fight w/o opp tapping, 5W streak but should be NC 3RD 135->125 for s-n DWCS 2023 vs promising striker, couldn't match hand speed and got picked apart by jabs and straights, took hooks to liver esp R3, never much threat w/ own more labored striking, good TDs but sloppier each rnd, controlled most of R1 at fence w/ great leg shelves, short but sharp GnP to head and body, controlled arm to create openings, less control time R2 and got outclassed on feet, staggered some from exhaustion R3 but still got TDs, not enough dmg from top control, engaged in brawl to end rnd but got battered, 28-29 DEC L
     

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     Teymur Zhaparov

     "White Borz"  |  14-3-1

     3+<-2<- -1<- -.5 Early 30s, incon career start but 4W streak vs good fighters incl couple undef noobs, one of them T.5 2ND 135->145 for DEC W vs quality regional 3RD 145->125 for Alash title shot vs noob, 2 KDs R1 and got top control, switched to TDs R2-4 and total control w/ consistent GnP, slicing elbows from guard, R4 corner stoppage for 6W streak 4TH TDed immediately by promising undef noob but triangle to scramble back to feet, TDs every rnd esp late to be on top at end but nearly gilleyed then mounted R1, slightly more striking volume R1+2 but nothing big and took some kicks R3, small GnP, took back once but couldn't stay, split DEC W, 7W streak 5TH Lots of subtle footwork and lead hand feints R1 vs solid regional, good volume esp w/ 1-2s and landed solid shots, striking closer R2 but got late TD and controlled + GnP, more TDs R3, good pace, added more dmg on feet, DEC W, 8W streak 6TH Hesitant striking early vs good BRZ finisher, great timing on duck-under 2-legs, much earlier R2, tons of top guard control w/ heavy forward pressure to negate subs esp triangle, arcing hooks but almost never postured, few short elbows/hammers, re-TD when stood up R2, v-elusive/quick R3, better counters w/ jabs and hard rights, faded back to avoid lots of kicks, late kick-catch into fence control and 2-leg to seal fight, DEC W, 9W streak + 4-0 Octagon 7TH DEC W vs exp can, 10W streak
     

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     Yamato Fujita

     11-4-0

     3<-1<- -.5<-1 Early 30s, KB background, 6W streak after incon start to career, mostly nobodies but DEEP title+D 2ND Ninja choked R3 by T15 prospect for title-L after exchanging strikes in early rnds 3RD DEC W vs old JM to rebound 4TH Year+ off, UAE debut vs good regional, stationary on outside w/ tight guard, didn't react to frequent feints, hard leg kicks but got predictable, off-balance KDed by R1 hook, built base well for get-up but re-TDed by trip from clinch, controlled posture rest of rnd to prevent dmg, kick caught early R2 and TDed again, controlled hips w/ high guard and moved op's head into position for gilly, SUB W 5TH R1 gilly SUB vs streaking T1.5 prospect, 2-0 UAE both gillys
     

147. 147

     

     Daniel Barez

     16-6-0

     3<- - - - -4.5<-6.5 Mid 30s, lots of finishes incl couple decent prospects in Spain. Good wrestling, high pace but gassed R3 of DWCS 2021, not enough dmg but fast when he threw 2ND Bounced back w/ easy R1 KO of JM, showed ability to string together dangerous combos 3RD V-fast strikes esp heavy leg kicks, good jab that dropped opp, fast movement to duck into range then avoid counters, nice back take but gave away position chasing armbar, R1 KO of bad vet w/ uppercut + body shot 4TH Avoided wild strikes vs can and KD w/ sharp left hook, heavy punches and GnP from top half then worked A-T, didn't seem tight but got tap for R1 SUB, 3W streak vs bad comp 5TH Started aggressive w/ hard leg kicks vs good JM and hurt calf in 1st min, stunned opp w/ jab, combo of power rights to head and lefts to body for KD then unloaded w/ huge hooks+hammers on fence base for R1 KO, 4W streak 6TH S-n UFC debut vs T8.5 finisher, good hooks early esp lefts to body incl KD, 2nd KD w/ body kick, opp slow up both times, aggressive landing more dmg but got careless, surprised by big hooks, TDed while retreating, couldn't stop guard pass or A-T transition, subbed easily
     

148. 148

     

     Hiroba Minowa

     13-5-0

     3<-8.5<-15<-25<-20 Mid 20s, short, finished all 11 Ws on ground for Shooto incl 115 title, DEC Ls to 2 regionals, DEC Ws vs 2 int-lvl vets to start ONE career then dominated by T55 Brooks, not strong enough to resist wrestling control/ GnP, DEC L 2ND Outwrestled by T10 Masunyane, tried to counter TDs w/ hard hooks and uppercuts but couldn't keep space, reversed in corner early, suplexed hard, took lots of short elbows incl to body, hurt by knees from bottom side R1, affected by 2 knees to cup, good hanging gilly R2 but didn't use it to escape and controlled on ground, threatened kimuras but couldn't get leverage, no space to scramble and landed few shots, DEC L, 2-2 ONE 3RD Again outgrappled by T20 Balart, split DEC L, 3L skid vs better wrestlers
     

149. 149

     

     Jerome Rivera

     "The Renegade"  |  10-6-0

     3 Late 20s, tall and skinny, 7-0 pro start vs chaff then 2 Ls vs best comp incl LFA title shot, couple rebound SUBs then DEC W vs good prospect DWCS 2020, 0-4 UFC fighting as high as @145, 3 Ls by finish
     

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     Sagyn Kazbek

     "Flash"  |  5-0-0

     3 Late 20s, 2-1 ammy w/ split DEC L vs undef future prospect for IMMAF title @115, 2KOs+2SUBs to start career vs debuter, noob, strong regional, v-quick noob for Naiza title. Most recent 25-min split DEC W vs T1 undef noob to avenge ammy L, title-D, 5-0
     

151. 151

     

     Luciano Pereira

     "El Torito"  |  13-1-0

     3<-3.5<-2.5<- -.5 Early 20s, short, athletic, 10-0 w/ 9 finishes vs cans/debuters in Uruguay 2ND Kick catch and huge overhand left for 6-sec! KO of s-n noob, 11-0 3RD R1 TD and GnP KO of good regional, 12-0, regional title-D 4TH Title shot in SFH debut vs great regional, early TDA reversed, good scramble to stay on top but didn''t settle weight in mount, controlled rest of rnd, couple hard shots early R2 w/ kicks+punches incl quick KD but reversed going for GnP, back taken and stuck in bottom half but took little GnP, again landed solid shots early R3, stopped 1st TDAs but eventually TDed, long bottom guard to make space, lots of short punches while controlling wrists to not take dmg, close rnds for split DEC W, 13-0 5TH Immediate rematch for SFH title, early KD w/ big overhand right into GnP, reversed TDA for mount then back take but fell over top while striking bec legs too short for hooks, piled on dmg w/ opp struggling to get up from fence base but illegal knee for 90-sec DQ L
     

152. 152

     

     Bakir Akhmedov

     4-0-0

     2.5 Mid 20s, tall for 125, 4-0 but pro for 7 years, 3 finishes incl 2 straight promising noobs, most recently in ACAYE debut
     

153. 153

     

     Islam Konchiev

     "The Undisputed"  |  10-3-0

     2.5+++<- -6.5<-1<-.5 Early 20s, incon start but 5W streak mostly for ACAYE incl good noob and great prospect, most recent choke of promising noob 2ND Not much on feet, mostly D and looking to shoot, no plan B when T6 continued to stuff him, good explosion + hand placement to force scrambles but usually ended on bottom, one crazy inverted triangle attempt, clear DEC L in Naiza debut 3RD ACAYE return vs decent regional, good scrambles after early TD and some top guard control, quick re-shoot when opp got up, quick side control and locked up A-T instantly, impressive pass to other side for R1 SUB rebound 4TH Little striking, good timing on R1+2 TDAs but sprawled by stronger regional, controlled from front headlock and threatened w/ repeated D'Arce/anaconda/gilly attempts, able to scramble free late R1 and early+late R2 but just brief control and no dmg, again stuffed R3 then reversed while scrambling to mount but grabbed A-T and finished from bottom, controversial bec ref thought opp was out but may not have been 5TH DEC W vs s-n slumping JM, 3W streak vs weak comp, 7-0 ACAYE
     

154. 154

     

     Ata Atdayev

     5-0-0

     2.5 Mid-20s, great ammy incl multiple IMMAF titles, 5-0 pro vs chaff, tall and slight but strong wrestler w/ decent GnP
     

155. 155

     

     Mitch Raposo

     9-1-0

     2.5+<-2<- - -1.5<-1 Mid 20s, athletic but unrefined, outmaneuvered by vet for DEC L in TUF after 5-0 ammy and 5-0 pro vs noobs 2ND Fast hands on counter and good wrestling vs Hadley on DWCS 2021, got dominated in BJJ and RNCed R2 3RD 125->135, R3 RNC of ok noob to bounce back 4TH 135->125, much faster than BJJ-BB on feet, bouncy movement on outside, few leg kicks each did major dmg, landed good combos but mostly evasive R1, TDed couple times but got right up once and fought to feet 2nd time, added dmg while taking nothing, stunned opp w/ left hook to start R2 then massive KO w/ overhand right for CES title 5TH Early KD of promising noob w/ hard straight right, big hooks on ground w/ opp on knees, moved feet to avoid grappling, 50-sec TKO w/ huge rights at fence base, 3W streak vs solid comp 6TH R4 KO vs ok regional for title, 4W streak
     

156. 156

     

     Alex Silva

     "Little Rock"  |  12-9-0

     2.5<-8.5<- - - -10 Early 40s grappler for ONE, BJJ expert w/ 6 armbars and other subs, former champ but has faded 2ND Dominant on ground R1 vs dangerous finisher but KDed early R2 and fight stopped too quick 3RD Ate some hard shots in immediate rematch w/ T10 Mattheis but good clinch entries into TDs, easy passes to mount and fluid armbars then transition to leg attacks in 2 diff sequences, went ankle-lock->kneebar->heel hook in secs and got R1 SUB revenge 4TH Early guard pulls vs T15 Balart and got close w/ repeated heel-hook rolls R1, added spinning kicks on feet but not enough output and got caught by leg kicks and overhand lefts, couldn't get normal TDs on stocky opp, increased kick output R3 and creative downward hammers/elbows to use height but couldn't make up for dmg taken earlier, split DEC L 5TH TDed every rnd by T6.5 undef stocky wrestler, incredible scrambles w/ sub threats esp R1 triangle, minimal GnP and took some shots, couldn't settle on top bec of opp's explosiveness, rocked by hard rights early R2, sneaky back take R3 for best position but never close to RNC, gassed late, clear DEC L
     

157. 157

     

     Igor Siqueira

     "The Golden Boy"  |  10-2-0

     2.5 Early 30s, athletic, 4KOs+4SUBs in 10Ws, 6-0 start vs noobs/cans but RNCed R2 of UWC cameo vs future-int-lvl grappling noob, rebound w/ local title+D vs noob and decent regional then DEC W vs regional. LFA title shot vs T2 wrestler, good outside striking esp kicks, hurt opp R2 w/ hook, avoided short opp's initial shots but TDed or controlled every rnd and wore down fast, early SUB threats esp leglocks but tossed around later rnds, took repeated short shots R5 for TKO L. V-s-n interim title shot vs undef T7, flash KDed early R1 by short right hook but popped up and landed good straight right, better head movement in next enchange, straight right to chin for KD then couple hard hammers, 67-sec KO W, 1-1 LFA
     

158. 158

     

     Jiniushiyue

     "Little King Kong"  |  13-3-0

     2.5<-4.5<-2.5 Early 20s, skinny lefty, debut DEC L then 6W streak w/ 4 KOs vs chaff and a decent regional, 2nd DEC L to top-lvl vet, 5Ws vs cans incl 3 armbars w/ 1 flying, 2-0 JCK. RTUFC 2023 vs T3.5 striker, pressured by early variety but some nice rights, took top side when opp off-balanced rushing forward, good posture to pull out of buggy choke, quick shift to mount, got both leg hooks taking back, flattened opp few times while dropping huge hooks for R1 GnP TKO, 6W streak 2ND RTUFC semi-final v T1.5, opp bounced and feinted all fight but found timing for straight lefts to head and body, mixed in solid jabs, kept range and rarely got hit, lots of time in space w/ neither landing but more volume/accuracy overall, mixed in couple 2-legs R3 and got 1 brief TD but no dmg, avoided wild rush in final 30-secs, 30-27 DEC W, 7W streak 3RD Final vs undef T35 grappler Tsuruya, flashed few good strikes esp 1 clean straight, pushed to fence early but stayed up well and turned out, reversed later clinch but mistake to stay engaged, thrown and mounted, avoided nasty neck-crank but back taken, flattened, pounded by big hooks for TKO L
     

159. 159

     

     Seiichiro Ito

     17-4-2

     2.5<- -2<-1 Early 30s w/ good exp, 2-2 RIZIN, grappler, variety of chokes incl good oops but 4Ls vs great comp 2ND R2 RNC SUB of great vet, 3W streak all finishes 3RD R1 RNC SUB of bad JM 4TH R2 SUB W vs decent regional for interim Pancrase title, 11/17Ws by SUB, 5W streak
     

160. 160

     

     Suleyman Bershigadov

     2-0-0

     2.5+<-4A<- -1A Mid 20s Chech, 13-4 almost all DEC, runner-up in 2019 RUS tourney and IMMAF worlds, 2021 IMMAF worlds W but mostly vs noobs until DEC vs good opp in finals 2ND 2 years off, pro debut for ACAYE, early R2 armbar SUB vs undef noob 3RD R2 A-T SUB vs debuter, 2-0
     

161. 161

     

     Dzhokhar Eskiev

     10-3-0

     2<- -1.5<-5<-4<-3<-2. Mid-20s, short, muscular upper body, beat lots of good noobs/prospects for ACAYE and Naiza incl multiple T.5s, 2Ls by DEC to other good wrestlers. Quick kicks and catches opps' kicks well for TDs, aggressive GnP 2ND KOed R1 by undef T2.5 for Naiza title, ate big knee during TDA, continues to fall short vs legit prospects 3RD Majority DEC W vs promising regional for good rebound, hurt opp early w/ body kick but wrestled instead of chasing finish 4TH Regional title shot vs slumping ex-prospect, few blitzes w/ hooks but mostly setting up wrestling, TDs every rnd but couldn't get dominant position, tons of fence/base control, short knees to legs, shoulder strikes, dirty boxing w/ lefts, took lots of knees to body, mostly good head movement but flash-KDed R2, minimized dmg from bottom guard then swept opp over head, took few big shots late R5, v-grindy 48-47 DEC W
     

162. 162

     

     Tommy Morrisson

     "Rambo"  |  6-0-0

     2<- -.5 Mid 20s, 7-1 ammy mostly DECs vs noobs/debuters, 2 titles+1D, 4-0 pro all DEC Ws vs noobs and a decent regional 2ND DEC W vs meh regional, 5-0 pro all DECs, 7W streak 3RD DEC W vs promising regional, 6-0
     

163. 163

     

     Diego Manzur

     "El Niño"  |  10-1-0

     2+<-1<- -5<-.5 Mid 20s, 4-0 on easy Chile scene then DEC W vs good regional in Combate debut 2ND Threw hard punches early, set up clinch w/ good combo, got reversed on fence but good knee to head then jumped gilly, kept grip while hanging for R1 SUB W vs undef T.5, 6-0 3RD 90-sec armbar SUB of regional for local title, 7-0 4TH 135->140 for ROC debut vs promising undef noob, controlled by wrestling and took shots on ground for DEC L 5TH 135->125 vs undef sub-specialist noob, R1 RNC SUB W for title, local double-champ 6TH 90-sec GnP KO vs ok regional for SFH title
     

164. 164

     

     Frank Castro

     "de Black"  |  7-0-1

     2<-.5<~1 Young, 6-0 @115, DEC vs debuter then 5 KOs w/ 4 straight R1 vs noobs and bad regional twice, R2 KO of good noob most recent 2ND 115->125, draw vs meh regional 3RD 75-sec punch KO of great regional, 7-0-1
     

165. 165

     

     Jack Duffy

     "The Fury"  |  7-0-0

     2<-.5 Late 20s, 4-0 all R1 finishes w/ 2 in <1min vs meh noobs and cans then 1W vs debuter in 5.5 years, A1C debut vs good regional @130, flying kick to push opp down, worked quick to back, used hips to ride btwn mount and back w/ hard elbows and punches from diff angles, dominant rnd, creative and quick kicks w/ both legs to start R2 esp to body then couple sneaky ?-kicks, hands too low and leaves head forward, KDed/slipped repeatedly by overhand rights then KDed hard by left hook, scrambled up, got TD, opened huge cut from guard, took back in scramble and worked in RNC for R2 SUB W, 6-0 2ND 130->125, DEC W vs athletic T.5 noob wrestler, 7-0
     

166. 166

     

     Masud Zamonov

     "Black Spider"  |  10-2-0

     2<-1.5 Mid 20s, 2-0 ammy + 6-0 pro start all finishes vs debuters + noobs then 2L skid vs future prospects, 3W streak since. R2 choke SUB vs good regional + better wrestling for DEC Ws vs T2 and T.5 Chech prospects, 3-1 ACAYE 2ND Full ACA debut vs badly-slumping ex-prospect, R1 KO w/ spinning back kick, 4W streak
     

167. 167

     

     Denys Bondar

     "Psycho"  |  17-5-0

     2<-6<-10<-35 Early 30s, great BJJ w/ tons of finishes vs meh comp in Ukraine, WWFC title+D @135 +125, only Ls to 2 good vets w/ more exp, lots of cancellations before UFC debut, crazy scrambles w/ T35 Gordon, arm broken by armbar, kept fighting but tapped once he tried to put weight on it for 80-sec L 2ND Year+ off, hands often too low or wide so picked apart by cleaner boxing from T10 Hernandez, great kicks to body w/ spins to liver and teeps to other side, not enough jabs or straight rights but good lands when thrown, no grappling until late R2, got TD and couple R3 but couldn't hold opp down, few nice knees in clinches, not enough output when behind R3, TDed by late throw and KOed by head clash into elbows, tech DEC L, 0-2 UFC 3RD Better footwork vs streaking T3.5 to land sharp counters as opp walked forward, great timing on couple spinning elbows, big overhand rights into diving 2-legs, easy TDs but couldn't settle opp flat to do much dmg or control position, some nice moves in scrambles but never broke posture back down, slowed late R1 and allowed opp to land few big hooks, more diving TDs R2 and nice 1-leg trip but still couldn't keep control, gave up top for bad armbar in scramble, less effective on feet, back taken and took some hooks, eventually turned into B-T well but dumb leglock try instead of establishing control, ate more solid GnP then tapped fast to RNC when back taken to end rnd, 3L skid
     

168. 168

     

     Kylymbek Altymysh uulu

     "Temudzhin"  |  8-1-1, 1 NC

     2<-4.5 Mid 20s, 8-0-1 w/ 6 finishes incl 2 prospects, 1 undef, an undef noob, and strong regional most recently, draw vs other undef prospect 2ND 145->125 for ACA debut vs much-more-proven T20 Akopyan, cautious striking early then opened up w/ blitzes but struggled w/ opp's movement and evasion in pocket, good 1-leg entries R3 but couldn't finish, 1st L by DEC
     

169. 169

     

     Shamil Iraskhanov

     8-2-0

     1.5+ Started w/ Akhmat then took break after Ls #1+2 back to back, returned w/ 3 smothering DECs for EFC
     

170. 170

     

     Anthony Drilich

     7-1-0

     1.5 Early 30s, whole career w/ Eternal, 2-1 start vs noobs @145/135, 4 years off, 5W streak since incl 2 split DECs vs noob/regional @135, R4 RNC vs undef noob for title, R2 KO of T.5 for title-D
     

171. 171

     

     Magomedgadzhi Shanavazov

     "Abutturab"  |  8-0-0

     1.5<-1 Late 20s Dagi, 2-0 ammy + 7-0 pro w/ 6 finishes, crushed a lot of noobs, DEC vs solid BRZ vet 2ND 2 years off, R1 gilly of can for 8-0, SBC title-D
     

172. 172

     

     Juan Puerta

     "Leadfeather"  |  24-8-0

     1.5<-1<-8<- -45<25 Mid 30s w/ lots of exp, tall for @125, Titan champ+2Ds and smaller local title. Good range, once he gets into top position doesn't give it up but also didn't advance much, clearly fighting for points and coasted R3 for DEC W vs Shang in DWCS 2022, not signed despite 12W streak 2ND UAE debut vs noob-crushing BRZ regional, lots of TDAs and controlled R2 grappling while landing short GnP elbows but reversed R1 and esp R3 while tired, good scrambles and great BJJ tech but not much dmg other rnds, upset DEC L 3RD LFA return vs incon ex-prospect, used ranged strikes R1 and opened big cut w/ well-timed knee, got TD and took back after some scrambles, controlled rest of rnd and most of R2 w/ B-T looking for RNCs, again not much GnP, looked tired R3, TDA but got put in ninja choke on fence, gave back escaping and got RNCed, gave away lead, 2L skid and 1-2 LFA/C 4TH Titan return vs solid Euro GK, TDed early, insane entanglement of limbs, avoided lots of leglock setups, gradually worked to back then took top control, mostly short GnP from guard, early TD R2 w/ more control, some more passes but rarely stayed and not big dmg but kept opp in place until leglock try in late scramble, had to give back and took few shots, surprised by opp's R3 aggression, nearly gave back twice but patient hand fighting to break body lock then later prevent leg hook, allowed opp to fall off top, got too high on own back take try but switched to great kimura, forced opp to move but controlled most of rnd, split DEC W but deserved 29-28
     

173. 173

     

     Luiz Felipe Herculano

     7-0-0

     1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, 6-0 w/ 5 finishes incl 4 chokes vs meh regionals 2ND 3.5 years off, LFA debut vs decent regional, 15-sec punch KO, 7-0
     

174. 174

     

     Alexandro Bravo

     "Jaguar"  |  5-0-0

     1.5<-1 Late 20s, 4-0 all LUX w/ 3 DEC Ws vs bad noob, solid regional, most recent good regional, 90-sec KO vs promising regional. Not much volume at range despite reach adv, TDed early R1 but scrambled up well, took control of grappling and smothered opp in bottom guard most of fight, few bursts of posture for nice left hooks and few elbows, not much guard passing, stayed safe from sub threats, grindy W 2ND R2 RNC vs promising regional, 5-0
     

175. 175

     

     Osimkhon Rakhmonov

     9-4-0

     1.5<-3.5<-2<- -1<- -.5 Early 30s grappler, incon record vs good comp incl 1-1 ACBYE, 1-1 ACA w/ choke of good noob 2ND Good elusiveness and striking at range to frustrate undef T.5, good control+back take into solid GnP R3, clear DEC W, 2-1 ACA 3RD Fast on feet vs s-n promising regional, couple good leg kicks then 2-leg TD, used hip pressure to scoot into mount through weak gilly, dropped to side for R1 A-T SUB, 3W streak 4TH Mostly lefty vs s-n v-exp BRZ vet, low volume early but couple nice body kicks, exploded into 2-leg TD to slam opp at fence base, good wrist control to take away posts, avoided gilly set-ups, gradually improved posture while landing short GnP mostly to body, oblique kicks and couple flashy lead-leg head kicks R2, beautiful lvl-change feint into overhand left KD, accurate hammers to side of head for TKO W, 4-1 ACA w/ 4W streak 5TH KOed R3 by GnP vs undef T75 Kerefov
     

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     Cody Davis

     8-2-0

     1.5<-4.5<-2<- -0<-3<-.5 Late 20s, v-short, explosive athlete, 7-0 ammy, 4-0 pro mostly DEC w/ few SUBs, beat 1 good noob 2ND Dominant chain wrestling to smother good noob in LFA debut, v-quick movements but not a ton of GnP bec focused on control, 5-0 pro 3RD TDed every rnd while coming forward vs T4.5, smothered on the ground and couldn't adapt, not creative on feet, DEC L 4TH R1 RNC of promising noob to rebound 5TH Immediate clinch TD and took back while landing vs undef T3.5, got arm under neck and couple close RNCs, rode to top position then dropped to side for R1 A-T SUB W, 3-1 LFA 6TH Title shot vs v-promising BRZ finisher, took top early from kick-clash but threatened by kneebar, faster hands esp tight hooks but 1st strikes usually missed bec closing lots of distance, struggled w/ opp's ranged kicks mid-R1 but more pressure late, rocked by hook early R2 but wrestling-heavy, few TDs wore down opp's D after avoiding leglock-series, top half w/ strong posture at fence base, good hammers and punches esp in partial crucifix, hard elbows late, great forward drive and hip pressure to trap opp, easy TDs early R3-5 vs tired opp, good bodyweight use to drag opp forward for re-TDs at fence, easy guard passes, got mount R3+4 for biggest GnP, opp barely survived few times, lots of short hammers w/ decent impact, hard hooks from top half esp R5, got swept R4 but pushed off and re-TD back on feet, 1-sided dmg got R5 TKO despite short shots, 3W streak vs strong comp 7TH KOed R4 by punch into GnP vs T3.5 explosive finisher, title-L, 4-2 LFA
     

177. 177

     

     Kevin Fernandez

     "Lil Dragon"  |  7-1-0

     1.5 Mid 20s, 3-1 ammy and 3-0 pro start vs noobs, only L by DEC vs noob, 4W streak since. R1 RNC vs noob, R2 KO vs regional, R1 A-T vs undef noob, R2 A-T vs powerful T.5, 5-1 LFA
     

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     Luis Elías

     7-0-0

     1.5++ Early 30s, defined, MT base, 1 ammy KO, 5-0 pro in 1 year all finishes for UWC. R1 KOs vs debuter and can, R1 armbar and R2 KO vs noobs, overagressive and wild in 1st viewing but much more composed vs old/tough but bad noob. Nasty leg kicks, left hooks to liver and added to head later rnds, jabs to head, extended combos, step-in elbows, few brief frenzied exchanges but mostly stayed smart, caught by couple counters but good evasion overall, didn't overswing trying to finish durable opp, stuffed TDAs and disengaged until late R3, rolled for v-fast calf slicer SUB 2ND Dr stop TKO W for rib injury after R1 vs ok regional, 6-0 all finishes 3RD R1 body kick KO vs meh regional, 7-0 all UWC
     

179. 179

     

     Badmatsyren Dorzhiev

     "Immortal Lotus"  |  8-1-0

     1.5<-20<-15<-9.5<-4.5<-1.5 Late 20s, 6-0, athletic and strong wrestler, DEC vs good vets in RUS/Brave and GnP KOs vs weaker opps 2ND 2 years off, USA debut for APFC title shot vs meh regional, fast hands w/ straight rights to body and head, KDed opp early w/ perfect liver shot then swarmed w/ huge GnP for 25-sec TKO, 7-0 3RD CFFC debut + title shot vs streaking T1, powerful straight rights incl v-early flash KD and good shots to body, stayed aggressive but caught by hooks esp lefts, wobbled but used TDAs to buy time, took few more shots in exchanges, TD later R1, top control w/ partial back take and solid GnP, slowed slightly late R3 but generally fresher than opp, slight adv on feet but took couple more shots to start each rnd, great transitions to TDAs and almost always successful, wrist control, single leg hooks and sometimes full back take esp R3 but fell off top, dragged opp back down to prevent get-ups and came out on top in R3 scrambles, quick escape when own back taken, consistent GnP w/ good natural power, good shoulder pressure to get opp's back to mat, TD earlier R4 then other rnds and never let opp get space, 40-36 DEC W, 8-0 4TH R2 RNC SUB L vs good regional, terrible L
     

180. 180

     

     James Clarke

     "The Suplex Kid"  |  9-3-0

     1.5<- - - -.5 Late 20s, wrestler, solid ammy, 1-3 pro start but 7W streak of SUB/DEC for multiple US regional titles vs ok regionals incl B2 title-D 2ND CFFC debut vs promising grappler, flat-footed and uncomfortable striking, TD early R1 and control at fence base, took back but no dmg, got TDed and own back taken R2, some scrambles but controlled, good HE-gilly threat early R3 then switch to D'Arce, couldn't finish but took back again then fence base control, boring DEC W, 6W streak 3RD R1 KO of meh JM, 7W streak 4TH Asia regional move vs quality grappler, DEC W, 8W streak
     

181. 181

     

     César Vázquez

     "Demoledor Jr."  |  9-2-0

     1.5<-1 Early 20s, v-tall and skinny, 2-0 ammy, 2-2 pro start then 6W streak vs noobs, 2 undef, and great regional, 5 SUBs incl 3 triangles and 3 GnP KOs in 10Ws w/ 7 R1. Most recent vs much-shorter strong regional, few good kicks from outside, pushed to fence but quick reversal, TDed to fence base but brutal elbows to side of head using length, reversals when opp tried to establish full top position, hurt opp R2 but way too wide/loose w/ hooks and leaves head open, got TDed but quick triangle transition, practiced adjustments to gradually tighten, pulled opp's head down to finish, 5-0 LUX 2ND R2 RNC vs good regional, 7W streak
     

182. 182

     

     Cody Linne

     "The CodeBreaker"  |  8-1-0

     1.5<-1<-.5 Early 20s, BJJ base esp armbars, solid ammy, only L to promising noob in 3rd fight, 1-1 LFA, 4W streak since w/ R1 SUBs vs cans, DEC W vs decent regional, R1 KO of promising undef noob in APFC debut. Pushed to fence early, couple reversals and elbows inside but mostly controlled and took harder shots, flying switch knee in space for highlight KD and couple hammers to finish 2ND R3 RNC vs decent regional for interim title, 5W streak 3RD R2 RNC vs super-exp grappling GK, title D, 3-0 APFC
     

183. 183

     

     Danial Williams

     "Mini T"  |  6-3-0

     1.5<-5.5<- - -10 Early 30s, just 4-1 but former MT champ + KB exp, all Ws by KO incl vs T10 super-vet in ONE debut. Frantic pace, knees to body, flying downward elbows, great combos of kicks +punches, finished w/ perfect straight right to the liver 2ND Used striking to out-dmg T.5 for DEC W, 2-0 ONE, got TDed and back taken but good sub D and explosions to escape sometimes 3RD Striking battle vs strong Sanda regional w/ more exp, powerful punching combos married well w/ in-out movement, nasty low kicks well timed, R1 KO w/ deadly straight right, 3-0 ONE 4TH Failed toughest test vs T10 Miado, 1st opp who could match hand speed and got countered entering range, great leg kicks esp R2, got TDed and mounted R1 but stayed moving and worked back up well, got KDed late R1 by big right and took heavy follow-ups, super tough but too reliant on chin, crazy back and forth brawl to end rnd, exchanged more heavy shots R2 but was eating more dmg and was wobbled to end rnd, KOed early R3 by series of hard straight rights, 3-1 ONE 5TH KB and MT Ls; DEC L vs T15 Adiwang
     

184. 184

     

     Ryskulbek Ibraimov

     "Kyrgyzstani Kraken"  |  23-14-0

     1.5<-1<-3<-8<-10<-7.5<-.5<-2<-1.5<-4<-8<-3 Early 30s, crushed lots of cans but incon until 8W streak w/ plenty of prospects, most by DEC. Titan title L to break streak, wrestling control but got caught in armbar R3 2ND 125->135 for LFA debut and DEC L to T10 wrestler 3RD DEC W vs can-crushing ex-DWCS @130 to break skid 4TH 130->125 for ACA debut, narrowly outstruck and controlled by wrestling R1 vs T10 Gavasheshvili, more success pushing forward and brawling w/ big hooks, won R2 and doing well R3 until opp's better wrestling took over, close DEC L 5TH Repeated TDs of T10 Shamatava, timed well as opp got up, reversed positions when opp tried TDAs, threatened by gillys but position changes to stay safe on fence and ground, bursts of posture for hard hammers esp from crouch, DEC W, 1-1 ACA 6TH Solid forward pressure and straight punches to use range vs T10 Deak, threw mix of hard punches and 2 flying knees w/ 2nd landing hard on fence, big punches from turtle control for R1 KO, 2-1 ACA 7TH Flat-footed and static w/ almost no strikes looking to counter T25 Albaskhanov, early TDAs R1-5 but not much set-up, threatened by front chokes every time, able to power through R2 into top half at fence base then side turtle control w/ solid punches until reversed late in rnd, more fence base control R5 but little dmg and reversed sooner, back partially taken many times but good angles to prevent 2nd leg hook, good D to escape RNC late R1 and A-T R5, solid scrambles but 1 step behind, showed grit to threaten kimura late R5 but opp Ded well, 25-min 46-49 DEC L in tourney, 2-2 ACA 8TH Slightly less striking tech vs T25 Akopyan but more power esp late R3, pushed to fence by 1-legs and TDed repeatedly, controlled on fence base esp R1+2, some R1 reversals but less time/dmg, active scrambles used length well, couple R3 TDs and late pressure + hard shots on feet to take rnd but still 28-29 DEC L 9TH Split DEC L vs T15 Pshukov, 3L skid but competitive vs int-lvls 10TH DEC W vs good regional, 3-4 ACA GK
     

185. 185

     

     Dong Hoon Choi

     6-0-0

     1.5 Mid 20s, 6-0 w/ 3KOs R2/3, vs debuter, noobs incl undef for local title, DEC vs can for title-D, late R3 left hook KO vs good regional in JAP debut then crescent kick to start R2 vs quality regional 2 months later
     

186. 186

     

     Ryan Burgos

     "Relentless"  |  1-0-0

     1.5 Early 20s, younger bro of ex-UFC, 3-0 ammy all finishes, non-stop tornado of violence, brutal knees to body and hard elbows in clinch, rapid-fire punches on ground and good knees to side, constant threats of chokes but didn't overcommit and went back to strikes, eventually took back and got RNC over chin vs quality older noob for pro debut W w/ CFFC
     

187. 187

     

     Peter Danesoe

     "The Asian Viking"  |  6-3-0

     1.5<-7 Early 20s, good MT pro, 0-2 start as teen for ONE-WS, 2 years off then 3KOs+2RNCs vs noobs incl undef for ONE. RTUFC vs undef T3.5, repeatedly pushed to fence but stayed active and got up fast when TDed, took some sneaky shots but good MT counters esp knees to body, natural power in hands w/ tight boxing, stung opp w/ straight right late R1 and immediately increased pressure, incredible height on flying knee w/ mid-air shift to land clean on chin, highlight KO, 6W streak 2ND Surprised by pressure from undef T3.5 grappler, ate jabs then stunned by uppercuts, decent cover-up but stayed still and ate huge shots esp hooks+elbows, started to run away but hit more then tripped, easily RNCed to sleep, 1-min SUB L
     

188. 188

     

     Litao Miao

     12-8-0

     1.5<-10<-20<-10 Early 30s, terrible record, 1-4 in last 5, fought some of ONE's best and DEC Ws vs multiple T10s
     

189. 189

     

     Lukas Natan

     "Babidi"  |  7-0-0

     1<-.5 6-0 in 1-year vs noobs w/ 3SUB+1KO all R1 2ND 135->125 for DEC W vs decent regional, 7-0
     

190. 190

     

     Lake Gee

     7-0-0

     1<-.5 Late 20s, great ammy w/ 3 titles vs ok comp, 6-0 pro 2KOs+2SUBs vs debuters, bad noobs, 1 meh regional 2ND A1C debut vs promising undef noob, 1st TDA stuffed but kept going for smothering 3 rnds of control, hard knees in transitions, GnP from top half and few mounts, mixed in elbows at good angles incl few in clinch, slow and methodical progression, couldn't fully take back but kept controlling wrists and hips, heavy base on top, positions weight well to press opp down, rocked by spin kick to end R1 and flurry of haymakers late R3 but survived, DEC W, 7-0
     

191. 191

     

     Akhmed Amaev

     1-0-0

     1<-8A Early 20s Chech, 7-0 ammy, multiple RUS tourney Ws in 2019 then beat quality opps for 2021 IMMAF JR world title, R1 SUBs + DECs 2ND 1.5+ years off, pro debut for ACAYE vs debuter, early TD into R1 GnP TKO
     

192. 192

     

     Jostin Quilca

     9-2-0

     1+ Mid 20s, BJJ base, 1-0 ammy w/ 50-sec armbar SUB of future-UFC for title, 1-2 pro start then 7W streak @125/135 w/ 4SUBs+2KOs, 5 R1, vs noobs, 1 undef, debuters, only DEC W split vs promising regional, most recent 75-sec oomaplata SUB vs noob, 1 local title @125 2ND 135->125, R1 RNC vs noob, 8W streak
     

193. 193

     

     Houston Scibek

     "The Problem"  |  1-0-0

     1<-8A 7-0 ammy mostly @125, 4DEC+3SUBs incl R1 vs undef noob, 125->135 for DEC W vs T1A and local title 2ND 135->125 for pro debut, DEC W vs debuter
     

194. 194

     

     Fábio Henrique

     "The Giant"  |  12-1-0

     1+ Early 30s, 6W streak since only L vs good vet, mostly R1 finishes of cans but DEC W vs undef T.5 2ND R2 RNC of debuter, 7W streak
     

195. 195

     

     Clinton Kenin D'Cruz

     "The Coorgi Boy"  |  6-0-0

     1 Ammy W then 2.5 years off, 6-0 pro w/ 4 SUBs vs regionals, good and undef noobs, most recent DEC vs good regional
     

196. 196

     

     Yixiemu

     7-0-0

     1<-.5 6-0 w/ 4 DECs vs debuters, noobs, cans, 1 decent/exp regional. 1.5+ years off after debut then 5Ws in 10 months incl 1-night JCK tourney 2ND Split DEC W vs quality regional, 7-0 + 3-0 JCK
     

197. 197

     

     Nildo Nascimento

     "Katchal"  |  16-6-0

     1 Mid 30s, short, 2-2 start then 5Ws vs great/promising comp incl JF title+D, 3L skid incl split DEC and injury vs undef prospect, 4Ws incl good GK and regional but DEC L vs promising regional, 2.5+ years off before current 5W streak. R1 punches KO vs debuter, DEC vs JM, 55-sec flying knee KO vs promising finisher for local title, DEC vs good regional for title-D, 2 years off, 25-min DEC vs great GK for SFT title
     

198. 198

     

     Shawn Marcos da Silva

     6-1-0

     1<-3.5<-3 Late 20s, quick, 5-0 w/ 3KOs incl flying knee vs noob, DEC W vs promising regional, CW debut vs v-promising regional, hands low, loose lateral movement, heavy kicks to both calves, lots of superman punches, flying knees, spins, couple long flurries of hooks to hurt opp R1 but KDed to end rnd, rocked opp again R2 then unloaded w/ punches from clinch and near cage, not much power in hands but standing TKO 2ND DEC W vs explosive ex-ranked KO-artist, 6-0 + 2-0 CW 3RD DEC L vs undef T4 KO artist
     

199. 199

     

     Roybert Echeverria

     "The Unbroken"  |  8-1-0

     1<-.5<-2.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, 6-0, super strong, murdering cans and one undef noob w/ punches + creative kicks 2ND 7-0 w/ controversial split DEC W vs vet GK 3RD DWCS 2022 vs more proven T2 prospect, heavy leg kicks but not enough output w/ hands, got TDed couple times but great roll-throughs to escape or attack leg-locks, fast high spin kicks but countered w/ power hook R3 and KDed then GnPed for 1st L 4TH Year off, CFFC debut vs promising regional, R2 anaconda SUB
     

200. 200

     

     Akhmed Yasaev

     5-0-0

     1 5-0 vs noobs, one undef, mostly ACAYE
     

201. 201

     

     Jeremy de la Mata

     5-0-0

     1+++<-.5<- - -3A Early 20s, athletic, 16-3 ammy incl 6W streak and 14 of last 15 w/ L to T9, lots of noobs and a few good prospects mixed in 2ND R2 KO of promising debuter in pro debut 3RD 125->135 vs noob, great timing on hooks/overhands from both sides, can counter or press forward w/ fast combos, blends in kicks, tight guard and rolls well w/ shots but will stay too long after landing, high pace R1 w/ lots of striking, stuffed clinches then easy TD late, grappling-heavy R1+2, more TDs, took back and mount both rnds esp R3 w/ tons of good transition, threatened RNCs but could use more GnP from back, heavy shots from mount but couldn't stay more than few secs, puts head in armpit and risks gilly, lots of fence base control but couldn't dmg opp until repeated creative up-elbows R3, well rounded DEC W, 2-0 4TH 135->125 for DEC W vs solid noob, 3-0 all FFC + 9W streak 5TH 80-sec punch KO vs bad regional, 4-0 6TH 80-sec RNC vs s-n decent debuter, 5-0
     

202. 202

     

     Joshua Perreira

     "Flyin Hawaiian"  |  4-0-0

     1 Late 20s, 7-1-1 ammy w/ L in debut, 3 titles vs quality comp and draw in 4th. 4-0 pro, R2 RNC vs can, R3 GnP elbows vs bad noob, R2 KO vs debuters, R2 body punches KO vs quality noob, 2-0 LFA + 11-0-1 streak
     

203. 203

     

     Vinicius Salvador

     "Fenômeno"  |  14-6-0

     1<-1.5<-3<- -.5 Late 20s, BJJ national champ and some capoeira background, all 12 Ws by finish, 11 KOs incl quality regionals but beaten by some prospects 2ND R1 KO of debuter, 3W streak and 12 KOs 3RD 135->125 for DWCS 2022 vs T.5 vet, low guard, loose and wide but fast and pretty accurate hooks w/ both hands, packs a lot of power, unusual low sweep kicks and 1 capoeria to head, 2 R1 KDs w/ punches but relied on chin to eat hard counters, more heavy exchanges R2 but was getting hurt to body until crazy power combo late R2 for KO, 4W streak and all 14W by KO 4TH UFC debut vs T15 Altamirano, chaotic brawl, mostly missed w/ wide hooks and didn't recognize opp ducking head, same capoeria kicks to calf and tried to head, TDed R1 and few times R3 but stopped lots of TDAs w/ whizzers and got own TD w/ throw, flexible hips, built base/frames well to get up along fence but took some GnP, pushed v-aggressive pace R2+3 but took cleaner shots and controlled more for DEC L 5TH Missed weight vs T15 Vergara, low output ranged striking whole fight, most effective R1 bec avoided most shots, good leg kicks throughout fight but sloppier w/ evasion R2+3 so took clean punches to body and head, mostly just big hooks R2+3, often hit air, too much taunting, TDAs v-late R1+2 but not enough time to do anything, 28-29 DEC L, 0-2 UFC
     

204. 204

     

     Nilson Rojas

     "El Rayo"  |  6-0-0

     1 Mid 20s, 11-2 ammy mostly DECs vs lots of noobs but couple strong Ws, 6-0 pro w/ 5 KOs incl 75-sec flying knee vs range of noobs and 1 meh regional, most recent late R3 KO of s-n noob
     

205. 205

     

     Kun Zhou

     "Mandrill"  |  12-4-0

     1 6SUBs+4KOs in 12Ws, lots of noobs and cans incl 3-1 JCK but 4Ls to regional incl 1 ranked, 3W streak w/ 2 finishes vs regionals then 25-min DEC W vs streaking T3.5 prospect
     

206. 206

     

     Damir Tolenov

     "Voitel"  |  12-1-0

     1++<-10<-9<-3.5<-3<-.5 Late 20s, 7-0 w/ 6 finishes, crushing noobs then DEC over good regional, 2 straight americanas for Octagon title and Brave debut vs good regionals 2ND Title-D vs decent regional, fast hands and mixes punches/kicks well, good kicks to body, unexpected duck-under 2-legs both R1+2 and good shoulder pressure while passing to side control, got clipped late R1 but good auto TD, hurt opp R2 then dominated on ground, took back and flattened out for RNC W, 8-0 3RD Title-D vs undef promising noob, left hook blocked but set up perfect right hook in early exchange, sprawl and short GnP for 30-sec TKO W, 9-0 4TH Title-D vs s-n exp can, cranked hard on front gilly when opp slipped early, much faster hands w/ hard hooks esp rights, easily reversed TDA w/ underhooks and punished opp w/ elbow+knee on fence, hurt opp w/ flurry late R1, pursued around cage landing more dmg incl couple vicious knees to body, body-lock TD, easy mount into back take, great arm control to set up RNC/jaw-crank SUB, 10-0 w/ 9Ws for Octagon 5TH Early TDA vs BRZ chaff-finisher but back taken and RNCed v-quick, 75-sec SUB for 1st L, huge upset 6TH R3 DR-stop TKO vs decent BRZ regional 7TH R2 RNC vs s-n ok regional
     

207. 207

     

     Eimar Hernandez

     7-1-0

     1<-7<-4.5<-2 Late 20s, quick, 5-2 ammy then 5-0 pro w/ 3DEC+2KOs vs noobs, most recent DEC W vs undef grappler. Repeated fast jabs, hard straight rights, good footwork and head movement to avoid power shots, TDed every rnd but quick get-ups and shook opp off back, threatened deep kimura w/ back to fence R3, maintained high pace whole fight 2ND 125->130 vs good BRZ BJJ-BB, dominant striking w/ dmging straight shots, great jab, brings hands straight back to guard, some kicks, pushed to fence some but good elbows to side of head and up quick when TDed, bigger shots R2, hurt opp and punished w/ hooks on ground to stop desperate grappling, kept unloading at fence base for TKO W, 6-0 + 4-0 A1 3RD R2 punches+knees KO vs explosive KO-artist, 7-0 4TH LFA debut + interim title shot vs promising chaff-crushing finisher, flash KD early R1 w/ short right hook, missed in close exchange, KOed by straight right into hammers, 65-sec 1st L
     

208. 208

     

     Sanzhar Adilov

     12-2-1

     1<-.5<-1.5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, short, switches stances, started 4-0 vs noobs then DEC L to int-lvl prospect and draw vs strong prospect, 5W streak since w/ 2 finishes of chaff then 3 DEC vs quality regionals, 4-0 EFC. Good jab and straight rights, great movement to dodge most of opp's bombs but got caught few times, some good wrestling control but stuck on fence much of R3, great balance on TDD, enough output in other rnds for DEC W 2ND Lots of feints, outside movement, strike evasion and single straight shots vs solid regional, fast entry on R1 1-leg TD and top guard control, higher 2-leg R2 got reversed and pushed to cage but escape and 1-leg reshoot set up by strike for another TD, good back take w/ opp kneeling and slick leg hooks, worked quick to RNC for R2 SUB, 6W streak 3RD 125->135 vs decent regional, strong sprawl on long-range TDA, swiveled to top then heavy pressure down to force opp flat and take side, quick mount then back, 1st deep RNC broken, few strikes to open neck then 2nd RNC for R1 SUB W, 7W streak 4TH 135->125 for UAE debut vs T1, caught by gilly for R1 SUB L 5TH 25-min DEC W vs slumping ex-prospect wrestler for AP title
     

209. 209

     

     Nasratullah Langari

     5-0-0, 1 NC

     1 Teen, 5/6/7-0 depending on database, almost all DECs incl good regional and 2 promising noobs, sometimes @115
     

210. 210

     

     Alisson Murilo

     "Little Monster"  |  9-2-0

     1<-4<-1.5<-.5 Early 20s, Chute Boxe, good ammy w/ lots of exp, started 4-0 all finishes incl 2 good noobs then 25-min DEC L vs good prospect for local title, 3W streak since w/ DEC vs regional, R1 A-T SUB vs promising regional, then 30-27 DEC W vs great regional. V-quick, uses jabs to set up tight combos, mixes in kicks to legs and body, good movement and evasion, well-timed TDs R1+3 and lots of control, transitioned well and scoring GnP, always ahead 2ND Heavy leg kicks vs good regional, sharp boxing esp right hooks then stepped through w/ left cross for 45-sec KO, 4W streak 3RD 135->125 for LFA debut vs great+muscular but rusty regional grappler, used range adv and quick boxing to land while angling out, 1 nice flying knee, rolled for kneebar 1st time TDed, forced scramble and avoided most GnP, reversed later TDA w/ hip flexibility, burst of strikes from mount then settled into top half to end rnd, high volume R2 and early R3, extended combos more and mixed power of shots, dropped hooks and few kicks to body, great distance management, rocked few times R3 when too aggressive incl 1 stun, smart switch to TD and top half control, ended R3 w/ mount at fence base and powerful flurry of hooks, 30-27 DEC W, 5W streak 4TH DEC L vs streaking+athletic T2 finisher
     

211. 211

     

     Umalat Israpilov

     "Lion Heart"  |  15-5-0

     1<- - - -4.5<-1 Mid 20s, tons of exp incl 6-0 ACAYE, mostly DEC or chokes, 5W streak incl 3 good noobs but been subbed a few times 2ND Used kicks to set up fast 2-leg TDs R1+3 vs meh regional, good throw to reverse opp's TDA R2, grindy control from top and enough GnP to keep position, some heavy shots late, never gave any space, DEC W for 6W streak 3RD Full ACA debut vs T2.5 prospect, DEC L
     

212. 212

     

     Jhonata Silva

     8-2-0

     1<-2.5<-2 Mid 20s, short, natural 115 incl Shooto BRZ title, 4W streak since only L by split DEC vs prospect, beating good noobs w/ 5/7 Ws by finish 2ND 4 years off then CW debut vs larger T1 GK, ate kicks early and got TDed but controlled posture, prevented passes and pushed hips away to scramble up, good chin to eat some heavy punches, briefly stunned opp late R1 w/ head kick, landed more strikes R2 and maintained pace better into R3, hurt opp bad w/ another head kick, waited to time TDA and got KO w/ knee 3RD DWCS 2023 vs undef T5.5 finisher, good head movement R1, well-timed hooks and traded kicks, TDed few times but inverted well to scramble up, surprised and KDed by aggressive rush of hooks to start R2, ate massive GnP but moved/blocked enough to survive, worked up but KDed by hook again and finished by few big shots
     

213. 213

     

     Blaine O'Driscoll

     9-5-0

     1<-7 Early 30s, 7-1 ammy, v-incon pro bec 4 Ls to elite opps but finishes vs quality prospects. Held off Mokaev for rnd+ w/ quick scrambles/reversals and solid TDD but overwhelmed and RNCed R2
     

214. 214

     

     Arman Ashimov

     "Mustafa Ozturik"  |  12-4-1

     1<-15<-10 Early 30s, great regional KOs incl undef prospects and elite vets, M-1 interim champ but L due to injury. Great movement, v-light on feet/evasive. Super-fast hands, nice mix of body/head, R1 KO of good regional w/ nasty body shot in Naiza debut 2ND 2.5 years off, DEC L vs old/exp GK in Rizin debut
     

215. 215

     

     Asylbek Rustambek Uulu

     6-1-0

     1<-6.5<-.5 Early 20s, 5-0 w/ 4 KOs, big head kick of decent RUS, 4Ws 2021 2ND TDed and threatened by strikes and chokes R1 from T2, used strength for R2 reversal and lots of short GnP, mostly controlled R3 position changes and more strikes, easy R4 TD and hammered hooks w/ both hands for KO and OFC title, 6-0 2ND Year+ off, ACA debut vs promising regional, traded hard early calf kicks then caught w/ flying knee while ducking head, KDed and finished by few hard GnP, 1st L in 30-sec
     

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     Bektur Zhenishbek Uulu

     2-0-0

     1+<-8A<- - -7A Mid 20s, 14-1 ammy, 9W streak incl 2021 RUS tourney vs good comp and 2021 IMMAF worlds vs decent comp, all DEC 2ND DEC W vs noob, 10W streak 3RD DEC W vs noob 4TH 45-sec RNC of debuter then DEC W vs good opp for 2023 RUS tourney W, 13W streak 5TH 40-sec gilly SUB of debuter in pro debut 6TH R2 armbar SUB of debuter
     

217. 217

     

     John Dave Almanza

     "The Young Striker"  |  6-0-0

     1 6-0 w/ 4SUBs vs debuters, noobs, can, most recent R1 Dr-stop TKO vs undef noob for local title
     

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     Agulali

     10-1-0

     1 Teen, 8/10Ws by KO incl 7 R1, 5-0 start vs debuters + noobs incl undef, only L by DEC vs regional. 5W streak since vs can, noob, regional, debuter, most recent R1 GnP vs quality sub-specialist
     

219. 219

     

     Victor Rodriguez

     "Vicious"  |  7-4-0

     1<-10 Early 30s, all 7Ws by KO in Alaska but crushing noobs until beat prospect for title @135 and couple bad Ls, 0-2 UFC and KOed R1 both times
     

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     Shabdan Sarykov

     5-1-0

     1<-2<-.5 Big DEC W vs 6-0 prospect in ACAYE, took lots of GnP in next fight but survived R1, came back w/ wrestling to try to smother but did v-little dmg, split DEC L
     

221. 221

     

     Sattar Makhmudov

     "Tiger"  |  10-2-0

     .5+ Late 20s, good grinding wrestler, 5W streak w/ 4 DEC incl undef T.5, both Ls to good regionals
     

222. 222

     

     Stalbek Sayitov

     6-0-0

     .5 6-0 w/ 4 DECs vs noobs, most recent promising, and debuters
     

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     Jake Scott

     "Showtime"  |  6-0-0

     .5 Early 20s, 5-2 ammy incl Ws vs 2 undef noobs, 6-0 pro 3KOs+2SUBs all R1 vs cans, noobs 1 decent, debuter, solid regional for local title
     

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     Vusal Akhmedov

     10-0-0

     .5 Early 30s, 10-0 w/ 9 finishes vs cans/noobs, no fights since 2019
     

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     German Barsegyan

     7-4-1

     .5+<-1<-2 Early 30s but few fights, almost all Akhmat, lefty, DEC or chokes but somewhat incon vs regionals, smothering wrestler w/ great hip posture to maximize downward pressure, creative throws using body weight to yank T1.5 prospect off fence, 2 big slams, tech escapes of lots of sub attempts and kept pounding for DEC W in ACA debut 2ND Some good scrambles vs T35 Henrique and came out on top once but couldn't do much and mostly outworked, couldn't get past kicks on feet, gave back R2 and got pounded out w/ little resistance, 1-1 ACA but was mismatch 3RD Hurt T10 Gavasheshvili early but TDed trying to follow up, some tech + flexible scrambles esp R1 and couple TDs but couldn't keep control, took big hooks late R1 and early R2, uses kimura to start sweeps, outgrappled for DEC L, 1-2 ACA 4TH Tons of feints but low volume vs good regional, kicks to calf and body, avoided almost all power rights, few jabs R2, quick TD and mat return late R1 but couldn't establish strong position, TDed R2 but immediate sweeps and scrambles to top, nearly took back but fell over, never took dmg, early TD R3, strong forward pressure from top guard to crush sub set-ups, lots of short punches to body and head for 30-27 DEC W, 2-2 ACA
     

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     Mokhmad Khamzatov

     6-0-0

     .5 Early 20s Dagi, skinny, 6-0 vs noobs incl 2-0 ACAYE, 3 R1 SUBs, 1 Dr. stop TKO, 2 DEC W incl most recent vs ok noob. Variety of kicks but lots missed, can get flat-footed, traded sloppy hooks, variety of TDs incl 2-leg, gilly threat, leg snatch->dump but smothered in top guard couple times w/ little dmg, more GnP but reversed late R1, crazy scrambles R2 but mostly on top esp side control to end rnd, short shots but constant volume, ate few power shots in transitions, TDed early R3 and got controlled most of rnd, tried to move but couldn't make space, good wrestle-up off back and ended on top, 29-28
     

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     Israil Gadzhiagaev

     6-0-0

     .5+ Mid 20s Dagi, 3-1 ammy, 5-0 pro w/ 3 DECs + 2 chokes vs noobs and debuters, 4-0 EFC 2ND R1 GnP KO vs s-n bad noob, 6-0
     

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     Bagdat Zhubanysh

     "Mayweather"  |  4-1-0

     .5++<- -1<-10A Late 20s, 11-0 ammy all IMMAF, mostly DEC, 2018 and 2021 world champ and won regional tourney in 2019, some good prospects but mostly noobs 2ND 115->125 for pro debut vs can, twitchy but controlled on feet, fast hands but looping hooks + no jab, great kick catches for TDs R1/2 and well-timed 2-leg R3, flows quick to back on feet or ground, threatened lots of RNCs and got close R1, got SUB R3 3RD 125->115 vs bad noob, KDed early but back up quick, tons of power shots, wild but dangerous and hurt opp multiple times, big knees in clinch, tried GnP from turtle w/ 1 leg hook then took back and flattened for R1 RNC, 2-0 4TH 25-min split DEC L vs undef noob for title @115, beat opp as ammys also by split DEC 5TH R2 GnP TKO vs s-n bad noob 6TH DEC W vs athletic regional, 3-1 Naiza
     

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     Salamu Magamadov

     4-0-0

     .5 4-0 all quick R1 SUBs vs noobs
     

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     Paulo Victor

     "03"  |  7-1-0

     .5 Early 20s, 4-0 start all R1 finishes vs debuters and bad noobs, only L by DEC vs good noob in JF cameo. 3W streak since: R1 KO vs bad noob, split DEC W vs athletic T.5, R1 SUB vs promising noob for local title
     

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     Aslan Tovsultanov

     10-2-0

     .5+<-3.5<-2<-.5 Late 20s, 6/7 Ws by finish vs noobs, dangerous top game, only L by DEC to undef prospect @135 2ND GnP KO of another T.5 youngster right before end of fight for 3rd ACAYE W 3RD Fast TD shots every rnd vs undef noob, good chaining+angle switches to finish when opp Ded, great top pressure at base of cage and easy passes to half-guard, postures up for heavy hammers and elbows bec confident in regaining position, got side control R2 and nasty GnP w/ knee on belly, hard knees to ribs and legs from turtle control, dominant DEC W for 3W streak 4TH Good cage control R1 but outstruck by longer promising regional, some TDs but couldn't maintain on ground, got reversed and TDed most of R2, TDed R3 after early clinch reversed, guard passed and took lots of GnP esp late from bottom mount, DEC L 5TH R2 GnP KO vs incon regional, 5-1 ACAYE
     

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     Kushtarbek Beknazar

     8-1-0

     .5+ 4-1 start incl 2-1 in 1 day tourney w/ Ws vs noobs and SUB L to good regional, R1 KO of debuter and R2 KO of noob then year+ off. OFC debut vs T1.5 RUS GK, DEC W 2ND DEC W vs s-n debuter, 4W streak
     

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     Takaya Suzuki

     5-1-0

     .5 Teen, karate base, 3-0 ammy incl KO vs promising opp, KO L in pro debut but 5W streak since, 2 DECs vs noobs then R1 KOs vs promising and undef noobs, 4-sec KO vs exp grappling GK in Shooto debut
     

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     Arshiyan Memon

     6-0-0

     .5 Late 20s, muscular, boxing base, 6-0 w/ 4KOs+2SUBs vs debuters, can, noob, decent regional
     

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     Jung Hyun Lee

     "The Phenom"  |  4-1-0

     .5+<-1.5<- -.5 Early 20s, good ammy, 6-0 pro, KOs cans and DECs noobs but no challenge yet 2ND 135->125, good kicks to leg and body, twitchy boxing exchange w/ can until left+right hook combo KO, 7-0 3RD DEC W vs meh JM, 8-0 4TH RTUFC vs T8.5 grappler, v-fluid boxing w/ diff angles from uppercuts to overhands, fast/light feet w/ easy stance switches and great angles, not as many kicks and took some to calf esp R3, was landing early shots but pushed to fence and TDed lots of R1 and late R3, v-fast get-ups, good hand fighting to prevent subs, couple quick reversals, stayed in space R2 and maintained pressure incl hard combo to end rnd but took some counters, 27-30 DEC L 5TH R1 head kick KO vs debuter
     

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     Christian Torres

     "El Alakran"  |  7-0-0

     .5 Early 20s, athletic, 2-1 IMMAF + 7-0 pro, 6 SUBs all R1/2 incl 4 armbars vs debuters, noobs, meh regionals
     

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     Renaldy Manse

     6-0-0

     .5 5-0 in 14 months incl promising noob, promising and meh regionals
     

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     Alexey Shaposhnikov

     9-4-0

     .5<-2<-.5 Mid 20s, DEC and SUBs vs good noobs and quality undef prospect, 2-3 Akhmat vs great comp for all 3 Ls 2ND Great early TD of undef T.5, worked in hooks and alternated GnP and RNC attempts but reversed R2 and TDed later rnds, tired faster and KOed R4 in OFC title shot
     

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     Sebastian Salas

     "Spiderman"  |  1-0-0

     .5<-4A<-3A 125-145 7-0 w/ DEC vs 2 strong opps and mostly finishes vs meh Peru noobs 2ND DEC W vs good regional, 8-0 ammy 3RD DEC W vs bad noob for pro debut
     

240. 240

     

     Yuriy Klimchuk

     7-0-0

     .5 Mid-20s, 7-0 4SUB/3KO incl 3 armbars vs cans and noobs, one decent
     

241. 241

     

     Zhifa Shang

     "Northeast Flying Tiger"  |  39-9-0

     .5<- -8<- - - - -7.5<-7<-10 Late 30s, 45+ fights, dominant in China after incon start, decent wrestling but couldn't get up/threaten much from bottom, fell off top 1 time he had back, struggled closing range and took quick strikes, went for it w/ power shots late but not enough, DEC L DWCS 2021 vs Puerta to break 20W streak 2ND DEC W vs good regional, WLF title-D 3RD Pulled guard off early striking exchange w/ can, got triangle quickly and lots of small adjustments for R1 SUB W 3RD R3 KO of can for 3W streak 4TH Good evasion and solid jabs vs quality regional, stunned opp R1 w/ couple hooks, body-lock trip at fence then chopping punches from top half, took back but fell off, added calf kicks R2 and landed more volume than opp, exploded into TD early R3, stopped scramble and controlled from diff top positions but little GnP, mat return and good scramble when opp worked up, avoided couple chokes to grind out DEC W, 4W streak and 3-0 JCK 5TH 3 weeks later vs decent regional, picked away w/ jab from outside and dodged/blocked power hooks, good evasion and timing all 3 rnds, 1st TDAs stuffed every rnd but well-timed TD late R1, took back in scramble but never close to RNC, TD straight into side R2, couple partial crucifixes and short punches but never got angle for big dmg, 2 TDs R3 and smothered opp at fence base, took back late, safe DEC W, 5W streak 6TH 1 month later vs promising streaking wrestler, KD early R1 w/ power hooks, some good GnP then v-fast back take w/ leg hooks, tons of control w/ short shots but never close to RNCs, strong hips to shift/control, KD early R2 w/ cuffing hook that hit back of head but not follow-up, some solid counters off back foot and TD to stop pressure but couldn't hold, KDed late in rnd but flexible legs for sub threats, TDed early R3, good butterfly hooks to threaten sweeps/scrambles, took little dmg but struggled to escape, retreating late, held on for 29-28 DEC W, 6W streak in 14 months 7TH 6 weeks later, tourney final vs previously-beaten v-exp JM wrestler, used range+speed advs to score w/ jabs and leg kicks, landed combos when he threw them but rare, mostly sniping and moving on outside, avoided power overhands, rarely engaged grappling but took control of clinches, TDs w/ throws and trips, lots of smothering top guard/half control w/ short GnP, calmly avoided R4 gilly, took few shots at start of R5 but not hurt, Ded TDA and shot own TD late R5, finished fight w/ best GnP at fence base, patient and tech but boring 50-45 DEC W, 7W streak 8TH S-n rematch vs twice-beaten JM, KOed in 90-sec by right hook, terrible L
     

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     Braian González

     "El Prototipo"  |  13-2-0

     .5 Late 20s, 0-1 ammy w/ DEC L, 6-0 start all finishes vs noobs/debuters, RNCed R1 in GFC title shot @135 vs U. Nurmagomedov, 2 Ws for UWC then KOed R1 by flying knee from can for huge upset. 5W streak since: R1 RNC vs debuter, 2 DEC Ws vs same GK incl 25-min for title, 25-min DEC W vs JM for 1st D, R4 KD w/ knee to body into GnP TKO vs good regional for 2nd D, 7-1 UWC
     

243. 243

     

     Rio Tirto

     "The Black Cobra"  |  7-0-0

     .5 7-0 mostly @115, 3SUBs+2KOs all R1 vs noobs, can, meh regionals
     

244. 244

     

     Tianhao Feng

     15-3-1

     .5<-3.5<- -3 Early 20s, tall and skinny, 2-2-1 start then 10W streak in 2+ years, 5KOs+3SUBs in 12Ws w/ 7 R1, lots of cans/debuters incl 40-sec armbar, 30-sec KO, 10-sec ninja choke, DEC W vs promising BRZ noob, most recent overhand right KD into hammers for KO vs undef T1.5 RUS 2ND DEC W vs good regional 3RD R1 flying knee KO vs exp GK, 12W streak 4TH 25-min DEC L vs promising noob-crusher for WLF title
     

245. 245

     

     Gabib Agaev

     "Soldier of God"  |  6-0-0

     .5 Mid 20s, 6-0 mix of SUB vs cans and DEC of debuters, had 4.5 year gap and returned w/ armbar of bad regional
     

246. 246

     

     Kevin Wirth

     "Mr. Nice Guy"  |  8-3-0

     .5<-4 Mid 30s, strong wrestler who usually goes to DEC, some good regional Ws but Ls to top talents for LFA
     

247. 247

     

     Grigoriy Mishin

     8-1-0

     .5<-4.5<-2.5<-1 Early 20s, bad ammy, 6-0 pro 4KOs + 2SUBs vs noobs and a meh regional. Most recent vs decent noob, early clinch, suplex, threatened gilly, swept to side then mount, took back, flattened opp, big GnP to side of head w/ both hands for R1 KO 2ND MMAS title shot vs solid noob, early 1-leg duck-under TDs R1+2 to counter aggressive striking, mount and repeated back takes, couldn't keep positions but reads opp's scrambles perfectly and reacts 1st to stay in control, great body-lock w/ 1-arm in turtle while landing hard hooks, sharp knees to legs, dragged opp around easily, threatened back take then tricky shift to A-T for SUB W early R2, 7-0 incl 6-0 MMAS 3RD R1 inverted triangle SUB vs v-promising sub-specialist, creative BJJ beat opp at own game, title-D + 8-0 4TH Caught R1 by noob-crushing triangle specialist, subbed for 1st L
     

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     João Elias

     "Alicate"  |  17-4-1, 1 NC

     .5<- -1.5<-1<-.5<-1.5 Late 20s, BJJ, armbar master, Ws vs good regionals and draw vs B Korea, KOed by GK but came back w/ quick RNC of solid striker 2ND R1 armbar of v-exp BRZ stalwart 3RD Quick TD, couple shifts into mount then dropped off for deep armbar and 30-sec finish of s-n decent regional, regional title and 3W streak all R1 SUBs 4TH DWCS 2022 vs T20 Ramos, pulled guard early and attacked good armbars but ran into better BJJ, tried leglocks too and a gilly R2 but mostly controlled and beaten on from half/guard, clearly gassed after R1 and helpless once on ground R2
     

249. 249

     

     Jason Eastman

     "God’s Champ"  |  8-4-0

     .5-+ Early 30s, explosive scrambles, beautiful BJJ w/ great brabo choke to finish 4-0 noob. Incon bec faced lots of prospects 2ND DEC L to undef wrestler Nkuta in CFFC title shot, clearly can't hang w/ elite 3RD Year+ off, R3 KO of promising regional for rebound
     

250. 250

     

     Matheus da Silva

     12-4-0

     .5+-+ Mid 20s, athletic, lots of strong Ws vs BRZ regionals/prospects, 1 L to future UFC and 2Ls by cut. Good pressure vs undef noob w/ finishes, throwing more volume and cleaner combos, mostly hands, got pressed to fence but grabbed+jumped gilly quickly for R1 SUB, 4-2 JF 2ND Crisp hands vs noob, landed more shots but took couple power strikes, fence control but no dmg from TDA, beautiful hook combo right to chin then big hammers for R1 KO, 3W streak 3RD LFA debut vs streaking T9.5, great early TD into fast back take, 4+ mins of B-T control, lots of tight face cranks, tech hand fighting and short shots, hurt by body shots R2 and gassed faster, some nice hooks incl to body but not as sharp and less volume than opp, got predictable w/ desperate R3 TDAs, reversed few times and took GnP, punished on feet but got late TD and back take, not enough dmg so 28-29 DEC L 4TH 125->135, 25-sec punch KO vs solid regional
     

251. 251

     

     Alberto Trujillo

     9-4-0

     .5<-1<-.5<-5.5<-4.5<-4<-3.5<-8.5 Early 30s, v-short but strong, 6-0 ammy, beat several developing prospects mostly DEC, R2 KO of undef prospect for upset W of CFFC title then DEC L vs Nkuta, both Ls by DEC, bounced back w/ DEC W vs promising noob 2ND Intense constant forward pressure, landed bigger shots R1 but took volume of counters from taller JM, got KDed by jab R2 and threatened by leglocks but patient/careful movements to escape, lots of TDs and heavy GnP rest of rnd, more grappling control R3 for high-output DEC W 3RD Struggled early w/ striking range of good regional then controlled some in wrestling, turned up pace later R1, non-stop forward rest of fight, insane output, got timing of opp ducking head and tons of knees, effective clinches, some fence control, not much power but v-crisp w/ all strikes, mixed leg kicks as surprise, got TDed and back taken late R3 but survived RNCs, well-rounded DEC W, 3W streak all Fury 4TH Title shot vs well-rounded T.5, outlasted and ground down for 25-min split DEC L 5TH DEC W vs athletic ex-prospect, 4-1 Fury 6TH DEC L vs undef T15 wrestler Gurule
     

252. 252

     

     Chico Silva

     "Bala"  |  6-0-0

     .5 Early 30s, 6-0 w/ 3 chokes vs debuters, cans, noobs
     

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     Fabrício Nunes

     8-1-0

     .5<-1<- -.5 Mid-20s, 6-0 w/ 4/6 by R1 finish vs noobs, multiple knee KOs 2ND Used knees again for R1 KO of s-n debuter, 7-0 3RD R1 KO combo of promising noob, 8-0 4TH Octagon debut vs undef T40 Maksum, tossed to ground early, guard passed easily, tried scrambles and rolls but controlled, armbar set-up easily stuffed, ate GnP in all positions, able to control posture from bottom guard for stand up but TDed again, gave neck while getting up, no D of brabo and tapped quickly w/ secs left for 1st L
     

254. 254

     

     Alexsandro Praia

     9-5-0

     .5<-1<-.5<- -4.5<- -10<- -1 Mid 30s, good BJJ and couple strong Ws but also bad DEC L in BRZ after 6-0 start. Pinned but absurdly active w/ elbows and hammers off back for clear DEC W vs T55 Evloev in ACA debut, smothered by T25 Albaskhanov in next fight for DEC L. Accepted bottom guard too easily, tried to strike and a few subs but nothing close and not enough attempts to get up 2ND Smothered in rematch w/ T15 Evloev, good positioning off initial TDs but not enough once on his back R1/2, managed to escape and control/ land some shots R3 but not enough so DEC L, 1-2 ACA 3RD Immediate TDs R1+2 vs v-s-n noob, re-shot for control R2 after get-up, strong forward pressure from guard and controlled wrists but couldn't pass or posture for big dmg, obvious TDAs stopped R3 so stayed at range w/ jabs until late in rnd, 1 more TD to grind out DEC W 4TH Traded leg kicks vs T10 wrestler Pshukov, too wild w/ punches but couple glancing lands, caught by lead hooks and jabs, tried clinch later R1 but thrown to ground, hurt to body by straight punch and shelled up then TKOed by hooks, 2-3 ACA 5TH R2 RNC vs promising finisher 6TH Subbed by R1 ninja choke vs exp T9.5, 3-4 ACA GK
     

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     Magomedrasul Gadzhiev

     8-1-0

     .5++++-<-3.5 Mid 20s Dagi, tall, 6-0 w/ 4 finishes incl T.5 and promising noob, elite wrestling in space and at cage, beautiful transitions on ground and quick RNC 2ND Great R1 wrestling control of T1 prospect in EFC title shot but reversed and controlled/took dmg R2, got dropped and pounded for R3 L 3RD Year+ off, 125->135 vs exp can, retirement TKO after R1 4TH 1 month later, R3 RNC vs noob 5TH R1 KO vs debuter and R2 RNC vs noob same day of ammy tourney but DEC L vs promising opp next day
     

256. 256

     

     Shamel Findley

     "Badman"  |  6-2-1

     .5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, slim and v-quick, lefty, solid ammy, DEC L in pro debut but 5-0-1 since, 2 R1 KOs of debuters, R2 KO of ok regional, DEC W vs undef noob, took knees/elbows from MT clinch and big punches early vs T.5 in Titan debut, KDed early but adapted TDD and stuffed later shots, maintained high pace and wore opp out, got R2 KD and good follow-ups, high pace R3 and would have W if no point lost for late fence grab, 1st draw. CFFC debut vs ex-prospect, used length w/ jab and straights, started checking leg kicks, acrobatic TDD incl handstand but still put down couple times, explosive scrambles back to feet, again tired out opp, started landing big shots R2 esp knees from clinch, some solid elbows and hard straights/hooks, got R2 retirement W 2ND Fast on feet, avoided blitzes and reversed clinches from grappling noob, landed more and harder leg kicks, missed w/ lots of left overhands but switched stances late R1 for clean right hook KD then TKO w/ 2 hard hammers, 2-0 CFFC + 6-0-1 streak 3RD Title shot vs undef T15 Dorzhiev, flash KDed by early straight right but great recovery, landed hard hooks esp lefts early R1 and rocked opp twice, stuffed auto-TDAs but couldn't make enough space to follow up, TDed later R1 and R2-4, couldn't get timing or stop power, lots of time controlled at fence base, couple nice escapes tripoding to shake opp over top R3 but re-reversed in 1 scramble, took back in other but too high and fell off quickly, struggled to match consistently high pace, never gassed but too long on back or turtled taking GnP w/o answers, traded big hooks on feet but took more dmg incl to body, TDed earlier R4 and never got up, couldn't keep back on fence, 36-40 DEC L, skills everywhere esp power striking but not on opp's lvl
     

257. 257

     

     Tumelo Manyamala

     "Bones of Steel"  |  5-1-0

     .5- Mid 20s, 5-0 in 17 months all EFCSA vs noobs, debuter, most recent ok regional, R2 RNC in debut then 4KOs w/ 3 R2 + 1 R3 2ND UAE debut, split DEC L vs T15 Climaco in big step up
     

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     Micah White

     "Dynamite"  |  1-0-0

     .5<-1A Early 20s, short, started 3-0 vs debuters + bad noob then gillyed late R2 of Fury @125 ammy title shot vs noob, 5W streak since vs good noobs incl R1 RNC of promising noob and R1 KO of undef noob for Fury title+D 2ND R1 RNC SUB vs s-n can in pro debut
     

259. 259

     

     Royal Leylizade

     6-1-0

     .5<-1.5 Early 20s, athletic grappler, 4-0 w/ 3 finishes vs noobs/debuters then 2-0 Octagon w/ DEC Ws vs promising noob and promising regional, 6-0 total. Flexible and fast on ground but can't always keep control, limited striking on feet and not much power in GnP, some sub threat but won't catch top-lvl, early in development 2ND 1st L by 25-min DEC vs streaking T4 in Octagon title shot
     

260. 260

     

     Wataru Yamauchi

     6-1-0

     .5<-2 Mid 20s, athletic, 6-0 in 2 years w/ R2 triangle SUB vs JM, 3 DEC Ws vs noob, can, good regional, 45-sec KO of v-exp GK, 70-sec KO of JM 2ND KOed R3 by smaller streaking T1.5 in Shooto title shot
     

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     Gift Walker

     "The Day"  |  5-1-0

     .5<-3 Early 20s, incon ammy as teen then streak incl local title+D, 5-0 pro all EFCSA w/ R3 mounted gilly and R1 triangle SUBs vs debuters, R1 KO of promising regional, R2 RNC of noob, then year off. Title shot vs undef T.5 noob, weighed under limit, R2 RNC SUB, 9W streak 2ND Caught by R3 gilly from ex-ranked vet, 1st L
     

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     Maysara Mohamed

     8-1-1

     .5+<-4<-3<~6<-2<-.5 Mid 20s, lefty, 5-0, GnP and DEC vs quality regionals in Egypt and Brave debut 2ND 125->135 for R2 KO of T3 vet, 6-0 w/ 4 KOs 3RD 135->125 for majority draw vs promising noob, 6-0-1 4TH Kept distance w/ oblique + calf kicks vs undef noob finisher, quick ? kick missed, timed overhand left for 90-sec faceplant KO W, 7-0-1 5TH RNCed R1 vs streaking T.5 wrestler, 1st L 6TH UAE debut, split DEC W vs solid regional
     

263. 263

     

     Sim Kai Xiong

     "Kobra"  |  5-1-0

     .5<-3.5 Mid 20s, great ammy, 5-0 pro w/ 3SUB+1KO vs noobs and DEC W vs undef T.5 in Brave debut, 10W streak total 2ND 135->125 for RTUFC showcase vs streaking finisher, constantly closing space w/ TDAs but could set up better, lots of fence control and some TDs but couldn't hold opp, good striking in transitions but took elbows/knees in close, rocked by straight right then flurry late R1, KOed by flying knee for 1st L
     

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     Ryuya Hatakeyama

     6-0-2

     Mid 20s, 4-4 ammy, 6-0-2 pro @115 w/ draws vs can and good noob, RNCs vs can and debuter, 3DECs +R1 KO vs cans, most recent v-exp
     

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     Juscelino Pantoja

     6-1-0

     .5+<-2 Early 30s, slim and quick, boxing base but bad record there, 5-0 MMA w/ 3KOs+1SUB, beat noobs then R2 heel hook of decent regional, v-fast+accurate straight punches vs promising regional, incredible timing to repeatedly KD opp w/ straight rights, few big standing GnP hooks and hammers then kept calling opp up, TKO after 4th R1 KD, 4-0 Shooto BRZ 2ND LFA debut vs undef T1 KO-artist, subbed R1 by anaconda for 1st L 3RD Split DEC W vs regional
     

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     Stipe Brčić

     "Checkmate"  |  11-4-0

     .5<-1<-.5<-2.5<-1 Early 30s, mostly lefty but can switch, good BJJ vs EURO vets and noobs, 135->125, only Ls due to injury and vs undef Bellator prospect. Took out can-crusher BRZ w/ R3 injury stoppage for EMC title 2ND CW debut+title shot vs T10 Creasey, KDed immediately by hard right hook and caught in nasty gilly trying to wrestle, 1-min SUB L 3RD Exchanged early strikes w/ T.5 GK, hard body kicks and slight speed/power adv, landed heavier R2 but TDed briefly and controlled on ground most of R3, close DEC W, 1-1 CW 4TH Heavy body kicks esp R1 vs T2, lots of TDs but couldn't pass guard or posture for GnP and got pushed out easily, couple hard crosses+hooks and hurt opp R1, briefly stunned late R1 but recovered quick, more even striking R2 then faded R3, got predictable w/ TDAs, rocked bad by head kick then KOed by knee
     

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     Takeru Uchida

     7-2-0

     .5+<-4 Early 20s, skinny, 6-1 ammy w/ lots of armbars, choked by can in 2nd pro fight but was just 16 y/o, 5W streak since all R1/2 chokes, JAP cans/noobs then TDed early but great scrambles and slid arm for R1 RNC while taking back of T.5 vet in RTUFC showcase 2ND Armbarred R1 by good regional in Shooto return 3RD Year off, R1 front choke SUB vs can
     

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     Toki Matsui

     6-1-0

     .5<-2.5<-1 Mid 20s, 5-0 w/ 4KOs mostly GnP vs 2 noobs, can, JM, good vet in Pancrase debut 2ND DEC W vs promising regional, 6-0 3RD 1st L by DEC vs streaking T1 noob wrestler, 2-1 Pancrase
     

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     Seung Guk Choi

     8-3-0

     .5+<-1.5<-.5<-1 Late 20s, 6-3 ammy, DEC L to elite prospect early in career but 5W streak since incl 2 DEC Ws for RTUFC, smothered T.5 sub-threat from top guard. Fast feet for movement and kicks esp low w/ some also to body vs T1, used range to chip away, lots of TDAs but mostly stuffed or avoided in space, bails quickly to avoid counters, good TD R2 on fence and strong top control w/ pass to side and short GnP, low output R3 but DEC W 2ND RTUFC final vs undef T8.5, solid leg kicks but not as sharp as opp, didn't take top position R1 when opp slipped, more TDAs R2+3 but mostly stuffed, reversed on cage, took couple power hooks R2, gave back R3, fought hands initially but got RNCed 3RD RTUFC 2023 vs wild undef can/noob-crusher, mostly retreating and countering esp R1, dodged stupidly huge overhand rights, TDed repeatedly but never let opp control hips and pushed up quickly, better TDD each rnd and couple energy-efficient trip TDs, few strong jabs but could have done more, powerful straight rights esp R3, couple clean kicks and knees to counter opp's v-low head drops but didn't push for finish, cautious bec of unpredictability of opp, 29-28 DEC W, 3-1 RTUFC 4TH RTUFC semi-final vs streaking T2.5, tons of feints and bouncing quick in all directions but v-low output, often overthrew right and missed, pawed w/ lead hand but not enough jabs, struggled w/ timing vs lefty, ate straights but never hurt, TDed briefly R3 but up quick, only aggressive in final 30-secs but nothing big landed, 27-30 DEC L 5TH DEC W vs bad regional for local title back in Korea
     

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     Ryosuke Honda

     12-4-1

     .5<-1<-.5<- - -1<-.5<-5<- -3.5 Early 30s, knee to KO T1 and beat other prospect by DEC, 5W streak after only L to solid vet, draw in debut 2ND DEC L to good regional to break streak 3RD Split DEC W vs great vet 4TH DEC W vs strong regional 5TH DEC W vs streaking/promising regional, 3W streak 6TH DEC L vs streaking T2, 5-2 DEEP 7TH ONE debut vs T.5 prospect, DEC W 8TH KOed standing R2 by punches from undef T15 Zakirov, 1-1 ONE
     

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     Yuto Uda

     7-2-1

     .5<- - -1<-2.5<-.5 Mid 20s, 17 W streak (12 ammy+5 pro) since ammy debut L, mostly DEC, beat 2 quality vets 2ND Split DEC L to T20 elite prospect in RIZIN debut for 1st pro L 3RD R1 elbow KO of bad JM for rebound 4TH R1 soccer kick KO of good regional 5TH DEC L vs T.5 vet
     

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     Yan Teixeira

     "Yanzinho"  |  9-2-0

     .5<-7.5 Late 20s, 7W streak vs decent BRZ regionals incl Shooto title, 5 RNC in 9W, only L to good prospect 2ND LFA debut vs T.5, used length for clean striking early then TDed and beaten up w/ elbows from guard/half, good gilly after TDed R2 but couldn't get sub, gave back trying to get up, took more shots then tapped to face crank for disappointing L