FloCombat Prospect Rankings - Heavyweight - October 2017 - Dyczka Reigns

FloCombat Prospect Rankings - Heavyweight - October 2017 - Dyczka Reigns

FloCombat ranks the top 20 North American heavyweight MMA prospects for October 2017.

Oct 2, 2017 by FloCombat Staff
FloCombat Prospect Rankings - Heavyweight - October 2017 - Dyczka Reigns
Rankings based off the following....

  • North American fighters only. For example, Thiago Moises wouldn't qualify for these rankings despite training in the U.S.
  • No fighters that have fought for or who are set to fight for the UFC.
  • Fighters competing on Dana White's Contender Series included.
  • No long-term Bellator fighters or champions. Exceptions for some preliminary fighters.
  • All fighters aged 30 and under.
  • Rankings based off age, record, and level of competition.

October Notes

- Brett Martin enters the rankings in the No. 14 spot.


RANK NAME AGE RECORD COUNTRY NEXT FIGHT PREVIOUS RANKING
1 Adam Dyczka 26 6-0 CANADA 1
2 Dontale Mayes 25 3-2 USA 2
3 Tanner Boser 26 12-4 CANADA Fights Oct. 14 vs. Dave Cryer 3
4 Jeff Hughes 29 7-1 USA 4
5 Jared Vanderaa 25 6-1 USA 5
6 Justin Frazier 28 8-2 USA 6
7 Shawn Teed 25 4-1 USA 7
8 Jesse Hernandez 30 7-2 USA 9
9 Chris Birchler 30 7-2 USA 10
10 Everett Sims 27 4-1 USA 11
11 Mohammed Usman 28 2-0 USA 12
12 Steve Mowry 25 2-0 USA 13
13 Cody Griffin 30 9-3 USA 14
14 Brett Martin 23 4-0, NC USA
NR
15 Demoreo Dennis 29 7-5 USA 8
16 Juan Adams 25 1-0 USA 16
17 Chris Lewis 29 2-0 USA 15
18 Raymond Lopez 25 4-2 USA 17
19 Tebaris Gordon 29 2-0 USA 18
20 Chandler Cole 22 2-1 USA 19


#1 -- Adam Dyczka (5-0)


Dyczka automatically moves to the No. 1 spot being the only heavyweight in the top five with an undefeated record. The 26-year-old fighter is slated to compete in October for TKO MMA against an unnamed opponent.


#2 - Dontale Mayes (3-2)


The 25-year-old Mayes remains in the No. 2 spot following his third-round TKO loss to Allen Crowder on Aug. 29.



#3 - Tanner Boser (12-4)


The Canadian heavyweight is slated to compete on the ACB card in Montreal on Oct. 14 against Dave Cryer.


#4 -- Jeff Hughes (7-1)


The 29-year-old Hughes has won seven of his last eight fights, with his lone loss coming against The Ultimate Fighter 19 standout Dan Spohn. Hughes recently signed with Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA). 


#5 -- Jared Vanderra (6-1)


The 25-year-old fighter boasts all six of his wins by stoppage and has yet to go the distance in his seven-fight career.



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