The Next Generation - Vol 7

Theo Haig (Middleweight, USA)

Haig brings a breath of fresh air to a division that needs all the talent it can get. He started his pro career in Bellator and started 2-0 before he went elsewhere. He fights out of San Jose, California, and is affiliated with the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), a renowned MMA gym. He's 6-0, and he has never seen a third-round finishing all six opponents by submission. Haig is someone to keep a close eye on.

For the fans that's never watched you, what would you tell them to expect?
"Pedal to the metal weeeee!"

What makes you different than any other fighter that steps in the cage?
"Dude, I’m not sure, probably adaptability."

What legacy do you wanna leave in the sport when it's all said and done?
"Accomplish as much as I possibly can and leave a positive impact on whoever’s paying attention."

Lany Silva (Strawweight, Brazil)

Silva is one of the most promising female fighters today. For me, it goes beyond that as she ranks inside my top twenty-five prospects worldwide. Prior to her MMA career, Silva was a two-time Brazilian national kickboxing champion. A testament to her growth she was able to come back from a loss and eventually win the LFA strawweight title earlier this year. She even did it against a Contender Series alum via brutal head kicks knockout.

For the fans that's never watched you, what would you tell them to expect?
"A very smart fighter with the ability to finish the fight at any second."

What makes you different than any other fighter that steps in the cage?
"I always have a game plan, but I can also adapt as the fight progresses if I feel it’s necessary. I stay cold and calculated."

What legacy do you wanna leave in the sport when it's all said and done?
"I want to be remembered and recognized for my work inside the octagon. I want my fighting style to be a reference for other athletes, and most importantly, I want people—especially children—to be inspired by me as a person and by my relationship with God."

Lucas Seibert (Bantamweight, USA)

Seibert, as of now, is flying under the radar. A large part of it is because he's been fighting locally for smaller regional shows like 24/7 Fighting Championship. Prior to his MMA career, Seibert was a collegiate wrestler at West Virginia University, where he competed at 133 pounds and earned the team's Mountain Man award. He was also a Bronze medalist at the 2024 IBJJF World Championships. 4-0 in pro MMA and 5-0 as an amateur. Seibert still needs to prove a lot so it will be interesting to see his progression.

For the fans that’s never watched you, what would you tell them to expect?
"Expect my heart and soul in every fight. Whether it’s striking or grappling, I fight for every position in the cage. I have great conditioning and push myself to not only win but entertain the fans."

What makes you different than any other fighter that steps in the cage?
"I’m good everywhere. I consider myself a very good striker. I wrestled my entire life, including a four-year D1 career at WVU, and I’m a recent purple belt after placing at the IBJJF blue belt world championships. I can win anywhere. I’m a Swiss Army knife."

What legacy do you wanna leave in the sport when it’s all said and done?
"I want to be one of the best that has ever done it. But more importantly, I want fighters to not only look at me for inspiration but as a leader on how to do things the right way in and out of the cage."