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<![CDATA[Phantom Punch Breakdowns: Underrated Fighter Showcase]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/s/underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Qhm!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F06b3b89d-eef1-49b7-8b01-6082a08e359a_743x743.pngPhantom Punch Breakdowns: Underrated Fighter Showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/s/underrated-fighter-showcaseSubstackFri, 01 May 2026 22:07:21 GMT<![CDATA[Underrated Fighter Showcase #19 Tom Duquesnoy]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-showcase-19-tomhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-showcase-19-tomWed, 03 Sep 2025 17:34:45 GMT

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Tom Phillipe Duquesnoy is a retired French mixed martial artist. He is the former undisputed BAMMA BW and FW Champion. Duquesnoy also fought in the BW division of the UFC. He is known for his quick striking and dynamic style. Today I will be showcasing his MMA Career.

MMA Debut: Duquesnoy(0-0) vs Aboubacar Askabov(0-0)
HFC: Contender
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]]><![CDATA[Underrated Fighter Showcase #18.5: Andre Fili]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-showcase-18-andrehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-showcase-18-andreThu, 07 Aug 2025 18:15:13 GMT

Andre Riley Givens-Fili (June 25, 1990) is a seasoned UFC 145er known for his exciting fighting style. Fili’s journey began in Sacramento after a turbulent childhood marked by a violent household, leading him to street brawls as a teen before finding MMA. Today I’ll be showcasing everyone of his UFC Wins.

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Fili(12-1) vs Jeremy Larsen(8-4)
UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3
Fili overwhelmed Larsen with precise striking and relentless pressure. Early in Round 2, Fili unleashed a barrage of punches, forcing referee to stop the fight for the KO/TKO victory.

Fili(13-2) vs Felipe Arantes(16-6-1)
UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2
Fili defeated Arantes via unanimous decision (29-28x3).He controlled the fight with takedowns, though Arantes landed a significant elbow that cut Fili early on.

Fili(14-3) vs Gabriel Benitez(18-4)
UFC Mexico: Magny vs Gastelum
Fili blasted through Benitez with decisive head kick that staggered Benitez, followed by a flurry of punches that prompted referee John McCarthy to stop the fight for the 1st round KO.

Fili(15-4) vs Hacran Dias(23-4-1)
UFC Portland: Lineker vs Dodson
Fili stunned Dias with a first-round left hand, nearly finishing him. Fili's crisp striking and pace controlled the fight for the Decision. The win marked a significant step for Fili against a tough veteran.

Fili(16-5) vs GOAT Artem Lobov(14-13-1)
UFC Gdansk: Cowboy vs Till
Fili dominated Lobov in a featherweight prelim, dropping him with a 1st round head kick and controlling with jabs and takedowns. To earn a dominant decision victory.

Fili(17-5) vs Dennis Bermudez(16-7)
UFC Charlotte: Jacare vs. Brunson 2
Fili’s takedowns and striking outshone Bermudez’s pressure and higher strike count. Despite a controversial 30-27 score for Bermudez, Fili secured the win, extending his streak to 2.

Fili(18-6) vs Myles Jury(17-3)
UFC Phoenix: N'Gannou vs. Velasquez
Fili outstruck Jury using his jab to bloody Jury’s nose. Despite a brief knockdown from Jury’s spinning backfist, Fili’s volume and control in the third earned him the win.

Fili(19-6) vs Sheymon Moraes(11-3)
UFC Sacramento: GDR vs Ladd
Fili landed a flush head kick behind a cross before finishing with a right hook and GnP for a 1st round KO. Really Great Finish.

Fili(20-7) vs Charles Jourdain(10-2)
UFC Apex: Eye vs Cavillo
Jourdain dropped Fili early but Fili rallied with head kicks and key takedowns in rounds two and three. His grappling edged out Jourdain’s aggression, securing a debated split decision.

Fili(21-8) vs Daniel Piñeda(27-14)
UFC Apex: Gane vs Volkov
Fili’s dominated early but an accidental eye poke by Fili in the 2nd that stopped the fight, resulting in a no contest. Fili looked great for as long as it lasted.

Fili(21-9) vs Bill Algeo(16-6)
UFC Apex: Sandhagen vs Song
Fili narrowly defeated Bill Algeo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) in a competitive UFC featherweight bout, landing crucial strikes and attempting a tight submission to secure the win.

Fili(22-10) vs Lucas Almeida(14-2)
UFC 296: Edwards vs Covington
Fili landed a powerful right hand and finished with GnP for the 1st round KO/TKO, showcasing his striking precision in a dominant performance.

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Fili(23-11) vs Cub Swanson(29-13)
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2
Fili landed precise strikes and secured takedowns, while Swanson’s relentless pressure nearly stole the fight late. Fili still earned the very close split decision victory.

He may have his ups and downs but he’s always delivering thrilling performances in the octagon, showcasing dynamic striking, resilient spirit, and unwavering dedication to the sport. Thank You Andre Fili and we’re grateful for the excitement and inspiration you bring to the Cage.

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]]><![CDATA[Underrated Fighter Showcase #18: Yves Edwards]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-showcase-18-yveshttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-showcase-18-yvesThu, 17 Jul 2025 16:56:34 GMT

Yves Edwards (September 30, 1976) is a Bahamian retired mixed martial artist, who is best known for competing in the UFC's Lightweight division, fighting 21 times in the promotion. Today I will be showcasing most of his MMA Career Wins.

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]]><![CDATA[Underrated Fighter Thread #17: Former Champ Edition - BJ Penn]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-thread-17-formerhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/underrated-fighter-thread-17-formerWed, 25 Jun 2025 21:45:55 GMT

Jay Dee "B.J." Penn III (December 13, 1978)is an American former MMA Fighter and 5th degree black belt BJJ.A former UFC LW and WW Champion, he is the second of 9 fighters in UFC history to win titles in multiple weight classes. Today I’ll be showcasing everyone of his MMA Wins.

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]]><![CDATA[Joe Duffy: Underrated Fighter Showcase #16]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/joe-duffy-underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/joe-duffy-underrated-fighter-showcaseSun, 06 Apr 2025 17:45:48 GMT

Duffy(6-0) vs Conor McGregor(4-1)
Cage Warriors 39: The Uprising
Just 38 seconds into the first round, Duffy secured a takedown, transitioned to full mount, and submitted McGregor with an arm-triangle choke.

]]><![CDATA[Demetrius Johnson: Underrated Fighter Showcase #15]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/demetrius-johnson-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/demetrius-johnson-underrated-fighterThu, 06 Mar 2025 22:30:32 GMTDemetrious Khrisna Johnson (August 13th 1986) holds the record for most consecutive wins in UFC FLYW history at 13 with 11 consecutive title defenses(Most in UFC History) and is also the former ONE FLYW champ and FLYW GP champ. Today I will be showcasing each of his wins in every major promotion.

Johnson(3-1) vs Nick Pace(5-0)
WEC 51: Aldo vs Garburyan
D…

]]><![CDATA[TJ Grant: Underrated Fighter Showcase #14]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/tj-grant-underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/tj-grant-underrated-fighter-showcaseThu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:10 GMTFollow MMA Underrated on Twitter

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TJ Grant (February 26th 1984) is a retired Canadian MMA Fighter and 3-time wrestling champion(2001,2002, and 2004) who competed in the Welterweight(2009-2011) and Lightweight(2011-2013) division of the UFC. Today I'll be showcasing every UFC win

UFC Debut: Grant(13-2) vs Ryo “Piranha” Chonan(15-9)
UFC 97: Redemption
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]]><![CDATA[Jack “Tank” Shore: Underrated Fighter Thread #13]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/jack-tank-shore-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/jack-tank-shore-underrated-fighterFri, 14 Feb 2025 20:26:41 GMT

Jack Shore (February 6 1995) is a retired Welsh MMA Fighter who previously competed in the Bantamweight and Featherweight Division in the UFC. Shore also is the former Bantamweight champion in the Cage Warriors promotion. Today I’ll be showcasing every CW and UFC Win.

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]]><![CDATA[Gilbert Melendez: Underrated Fighter Showcase #12]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/gilbert-melendez-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/gilbert-melendez-underrated-fighterThu, 16 Jan 2025 21:45:00 GMT

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Gilbert Melendez (April 12, 1982) is an MMA Fighter who fought in the Lightweight division of the UFC He is a 2x Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and former WEC Champion. He also competed in PRIDE,Shooto, and ROTR. Today I’ll be showcasing most of his wins in each promotion.

Melendez(1-0) vs Jeff “Hellbound” Hougland(2-2)
WEC 6: Return of the Legend
Mele…

]]><![CDATA[Mairbek Taisumov: Underrated Fighter Showcase #11]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/mairbek-taisumov-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/mairbek-taisumov-underrated-fighterThu, 19 Dec 2024 22:21:00 GMT

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Mairbek Vakhaevich Taisumov(August 8, 1988) is a Russian-born Austrian MMA Fighter. Taisumov has previously competed in the UFC and M-1 Global. He went on go 27-6 with 15 KO/TKOs, 9 Submissions, and only 2 going the distance. I will be showing all of his M-1 and UFC wins.

Taisumov(8-2) vs “The Tasmanian Devil” Borys Mańkowski(9-1)
M-1:European Selection …

]]><![CDATA[Miguel Torres: Underrated Fighter Showcase #10]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/miguel-torres-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/miguel-torres-underrated-fighterThu, 05 Dec 2024 20:59:00 GMT

Miguel Angel Torres (January 18, 1981) is an American former mixed martial artist. He is a former WEC Bantamweight Champion and has also formerly competed for the UFC. Today I’ll be showcasing everyone of his WEC and UFC wins.

Torres(32-1) vs Jeff “Little Popeye” Bedard(9-0)
WEC 30: McCullough vs Crunkilton
Torres showed good striking, but it was his gra…

]]><![CDATA[Lorenz Larkin: Underrated Fighter Showcase #9]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/lorenz-larkin-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/lorenz-larkin-underrated-fighterThu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:00 GMT

Lorenz Larkin (September 3, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently fighting in Bellator and PFL at 170. Larkin formerly competed for Strikeforce(185-205) and the UFC(170). Today I will showcasing every win in each major MMA promotion.

Strikeforce Debut: Larkin(9-0) vs Scott "Lights Out" Lightly (6-1)
Strikeforce Challengers 15: …

]]><![CDATA[Gunnar Nelson: Underrated Fighter Showcase #8]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/gunnar-nelson-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/gunnar-nelson-underrated-fighterMon, 04 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT

Gunnar Lúvík Nelson, an Icelandic MMA Fighter, currently competing in the UFC(2012-Present). Also earned his BJJ black under Renzo Gracie after impressive results at the 2009 IBJJF Pan-Ams and the 2009 ADCC World Championship. Today I'll be recapping his UFC Career.

Nelson(9-0-1) vs "Darkness" Demarques Johnson (16-11)
UFC On Fuel #5: Struve vs Miocic
Ne…

]]><![CDATA[Marlon Moraes: Underrated Fighter Showcase #7]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/marlon-moraes-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/marlon-moraes-underrated-fighterThu, 03 Oct 2024 18:56:00 GMT

Marlon Moraes(April 26, 1988) is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist who last competed in at 145 in PFL and previously competed at 135 in the UFC and WSOF where he was the former and inaugural WSOF Champion. I’ll be covering every win in WSOF and UFC(2012-2019)

Moraes(7-4-1) vs Miguel Torres(40-5)
WSOF 1: Arlovski vs Cole
Despite settling …

]]><![CDATA[Gray Maynard: Underrated Fighter Showcase #6]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/gray-maynard-underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/gray-maynard-underrated-fighter-showcaseFri, 30 Aug 2024 05:32:00 GMT

Gray Maynard (May 9, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight and Featherweight division of the UFC. Today we’ll be covering every one of his wins in the UFC (2007-2017).

Maynard(2-0) vs Rob “The Saint”Emerson(7-6)
TUF 5 Finale: Penn vs Pulver 2
Absolute crazy debut that ended via….Double Knockout….Yes Double Knockout. The …

]]><![CDATA[Renan Barão: Underrated Fighter Showcase #5]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/renan-barao-underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/renan-barao-underrated-fighter-showcaseFri, 16 Aug 2024 05:04:00 GMT

Renan Barão (January 31, 1987) was a Brazilian MMA Fighter and former UFC Bantamweight Champion and held the third longest unbeaten streak in MMA history at 32 (2005-2014), he was ranked as a top three P4P fighter and seen as one of the best in the world. I will be showcasing all of his WEC and UFC wins so let’s get to it.

Barão(23-1) vs Anthony Lerone(8…

]]><![CDATA[Ricardo Lamas: Underrated Fighter Showcase #4]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/ricardo-lamas-underrated-fighterhttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/ricardo-lamas-underrated-fighterFri, 26 Jul 2024 04:45:00 GMT

Ricardo Alejandro Lamas (May 21, 1982) is a Cuban and Mexican American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in Lightweight(2007-2010) and Featherweight(2011-2020) in the WEC and UFC. I will be showcasing all of his WEC and UFC wins so let’s get to it.

Ricardo Lamas(5-0) vs “Bartimus” Bart Palaszewski(32-11)
WEC 39: Brown vs Garcia
March 1s…

]]><![CDATA[Chad Mendes: Underrated Fighter Showcase #3]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/chad-mendes-underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/chad-mendes-underrated-fighter-showcaseFri, 28 Jun 2024 04:16:00 GMT

Chad Mendes(May 1, 1985)is an former mixed martial artist, and collegiate wrestler Mendes gained notoriety competing in the featherweight division in WEC and UFC,where he was a 3 time title contender but ultimately couldn’t claim a title. I will be showcasing all of his WEC and UFC wins so let’s get to it.

Chad Mendes(5-0) vs “The Phoenix” Erik Koch(9-0)
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]]><![CDATA[Mike Davis: Underrated Fighter Showcase #2]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/mike-davis-underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/mike-davis-underrated-fighter-showcaseThu, 13 Jun 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Mike Davis (October 7, 1992) is a really promising MMA Fighter on the rise in the Lightweight division of the UFC with an official record of 4-1 currently in the UFC. Let’s take a look at his UFC career so far.

Mike Davis(5-0) vs “Super” Sodiq Yusuff(6-1)
DW Contender Series 2018: Week 6
May be an L on the record but Davis was in it till the last second an…

]]><![CDATA[Paul Felder: Underrated Fighter Showcase #1]]>https://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/paul-felder-underrated-fighter-showcasehttps://phantompunchbreakdowns.substack.com/p/paul-felder-underrated-fighter-showcaseThu, 06 Jun 2024 22:20:00 GMT

Paul Felder (born April 25, 1984)is an American retired professional mixed martial artist and color commentator for the UFC. As a fighter, Felder competed in the UFC's Lightweight division. Today I will be showcasing all his UFC wins so let’s get to it.

Paul Felder(8-0) vs Jason Saggo(10-1)
UFCFN 54: MacDonald vs Saffiedine Felder’s UFC Debut after succe…

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