In 2016 stars, like Angela Lee and Saygid Arslanaliev emerged to take the Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) scene by storm. Who will be the breakout fighters this year? Here, in no particular order, are 10 prospects who are already being tipped for the top.
Li Kai Wen
Li Kai Wen has won five fights in the ONE Championship cage and is coming off a very impressive decision win against top Malaysian prospect Keanu Subba. His overall record stands at 6-3 but he’s won five of his last six fights and at the age of 21 he is already regarded as being one of the best featherweights to ever emerge from China.