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.
Rankings based off the following....
October Notes
- Brett Martin enters the rankings in the No. 14 spot.
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.
The 25-year-old Mayes remains in the No. 2 spot following his third-round TKO loss to Allen Crowder on Aug. 29.
The Canadian heavyweight is slated to compete on the ACB card in Montreal on Oct. 14 against Dave Cryer.
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).
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.
- 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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