FloCombat Prospect Rankings - December 2017
FloCombat Prospect Rankings - Lightweight - December 2017
FloCombat ranks the top 20 North American lightweight MMA prospects for December 2017.
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.
December Notes
- Bobby Lee (#10), Vince Fricilone (#15) and Devonte Smith (#16) enter the rankings
| RANK | NAME | AGE | RECORD | COUNTRY | NEXT FIGHT | PREVIOUS RANKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Watley | 28 | 8-1 | USA | 1 | |
| 2 | Lowen Tynanes | 26 | 9-0 | USA | 2 | |
| 3 | Austin Arnett | 25 | 15-3 | USA | Fights Feb 2. vs. Drew Brockshire | 3 |
| 4 | Trey Ogden | 27 | 9-1 | USA | Fights Dec. 2 vs. Thomas Gifford | 4 |
| 5 | Alex Hernandez | 24 | 8-1 | USA | 13 | |
| 6 | Thai Clark | 28 | 7-0 | USA | 5 | |
| 7 | Jose Flores | 29 | 7-1 | USA | 6 | |
| 8 | Nick Browne | 27 | 7-1 | USA | 7 | |
| 9 | Joe Giannetti | 22 | 6-0 | USA | 8 | |
| 10 | Bobby Lee | 21 | 7-1 | USA | NR | |
| 11 | Jason Soares | 27 | 10-0 | USA | Fights Dec. 9 vs. Herbert Burns | 9 |
| 12 | Billy Quarantillo | 28 | 10-2 | USA | 10 | |
| 13 | Sidney Outlaw | 25 | 9-3 | USA | 11 | |
| 14 | Joseph Lowry | 27 | 7-0 | USA | 14 | |
| 15 | Vince Fricilone | 23 | 7-1 | USA | NR | |
| 16 | Devonte Smith | 24 | 6-1 | USA | NR | |
| 17 | Nick Gehrts | 22 | 8-3 | USA | 12 | |
| 18 | Alexi Argyriou | 24 | 5-0 NC | CANADA | 15 | |
| 19 | Luis Pena | 24 | 4-0 | USA | 16 | |
| 20 | Matt Sayles | 23 | 6-1 | USA | 19 |
#1 -- Robert Watley (9-1)
The LFA lightweight champion successfully defended his title on Nov. 10 when he knocked out Daryl Wilson in the third round at LFA 27. The 28-year-old is currently riding a nine-fight win streak.
#2 -- Lowen Tynanes (9-0)
If "Tynanes" doesn't ring a bell, that's probably because he's fought his last three fights for ONE Championship overseas. The 26-year-old Hawaiian fighter has only gone the distance twice in his career and boasts four wins by submission. He's coming off a unanimous decision victory over Koji Ando at ONE Championship: Global Rivals in April 2016.
#3 -- Austin Arnett (15-3)
The Washington State native Arnett had his 13-fight winning streak snapped in his last bout, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Brandon Davis on August 1. The 26-year old faces Drew Brockshire at Dominate FC on Feb. 24.
#4 -- Trey Ogden (9-1)
Ogden is coming off a first-round submission victory over TJ Brown at LFA 21, pushing his winning streak to seven straight. The 27-year-old boasts seven wins by submission and has only gone the distance twice in his career. Ogden faces Thomas Gifford at KCFA 26 on Dec. 2.
#5 – Alex Hernandez (8-1)
Hernandez is currently riding a six-fight win streak including a first-round TKO victory over Derrick Adkins at LFA 27. The 25-year-old’s lone setback in his career was a split decision loss to Jamall Emmers in 2013. Expect this lightweight fighter to be picked up by the UFC soon.