Tag: Kevin Fernandez

On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with March wins

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC gloves.

Every champion in MMA history started somewhere.

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator or PFL gloves. Modern-era fighters progress through the regional ranks with hopes of accomplishing the highest accolades. Many will try, few will succeed.

This month, five fighters on the verge of achieving major promotion notoriety – one for the second time – return to the cage for what could be their stepping-stone fight. There are dozens of fighters close to making the jump in the coming weeks, but these five are particularly exemplary.

  • A proud representative of Mongolia has two belts for UFC Fight Pass promotions and hopes his first CFFC title defense will propel him to the big show.
  • One of the best regional flyweights in North America continues his evolution and crosses his fingers the UFC takes a liking.
  • An action-forward Canadian thinks it’s just a matter of time until the UFC call comes – and this could be the one.
  • Highly-touted on the Texas regional scene, an undefeated welterweight aims to show off his abilities in the international spotlight soon.
  • A Kevin Holland protege, an exciting flyweight fighter promises to impress the UFC matchmakers in his first LFA main event.

On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with October wins

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC gloves.

Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator or PFL gloves. Modern-era fighters progress through the regional ranks with hopes of accomplishing the highest accolades. Many will try, few will succeed.

This month, five fighters on the verge of achieving major promotion notoriety – one for the second time – return to the cage for what could be their stepping-stone fight. There are dozens of fighters close to making the jump in the coming weeks, but these five are particularly exemplary.

  • A rising Texas flyweight known as “Lil Dragon” and “Lil Kevin (Holland)” continues to rack up wins en route to what he hopes is a UFC call.
  • An Albanian-born wrestling champion hopes to pick up his second CFFC title defense and attract the eyeballs of a major promotion in the process.
  • A seasoned welterweight has run through everyone in the Southwest regional scene, so he’s running it back with one of his toughest challenges in order to prove himself to the powers that be.
  • The center of one of MMA’s greatest all-time comeback stories, a top Canadian prospect aims to continue to defy the odds toward his ultimate goal.
  • One of upcoming UFC title challenger Brandon Royval’s main training partners, a Factory X staple knows he’s ready for the UFC – it’s just about proving it one more time.