FloCombat Prospect Rankings - February 2018
FloCombat Prospect Rankings - Middleweight - February 2018
FloCombat ranks the top 20 North American middleweight MMA prospects for February 2018.
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
February Notes
- LFA middleweight champion Anthony Hernandez takes the top spot
- Jordan Wright enters the rankings in the No. 8 spot
| RANK | NAME | AGE | RECORD | COUNTRY | NEXT FIGHT | PREVIOUS RANKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Hernandez | 23 | 5-0 | USA | | 4 |
| 2 | Brendan Allen | 21 | 8-3 | USA | | 1 |
| 3 | Ian Heinisch | 28 | 9-1 | USA | | 2 |
| 4 | Kevin Holland | 24 | 11-3 | USA | | 5 |
| 5 | Chris Harris | 27 | 10-2 | USA | | 3 |
| 6 | Jordan Wright | 29 | 9-0 | USA | | 8 LHW |
| 7 | Chibwikem Onyenegecha | 23 | 6-0 | USA | | 6 |
| 8 | Chris Bukwas Anderson | 27 | 6-0 | CANADA | | 7 |
| 9 | Kevin Nowaczyk | 28 | 19-3 | USA | | 9 |
| 10 | Deron Winn | 28 | 3-0 | USA | | 10 |
| 11 | Alton Cunningham | 24 | 4-0 | USA | | 11 |
| 12 | Gilbert Urbina | 21 | 5-0 | USA | | 8 |
| 13 | Bevon Lewis | 26 | 4-0 | USA | | 11 |
| 14 | Christien Savoie | 24 | 5-0 | CANADA | Fights Apr. 7 vs. Julian Leblanc | 12 |
| 15 | Julien LeBlanc | 25 | 5-0 | CANADA | Fights Apr. 7. vs. Christien Savoie | 13 |
| 16 | Justin Sumter | 27 | 5-1 | USA | | 14 |
| 17 | Julian Learned | 22 | 6-1 | USA | | 15 |
| 18 | Sean Lally | 28 | 7-2 | USA | | 16 |
| 19 | David Mundell | 26 | 8-3 | USA | | 19 |
| 20 | Joey Angelo | 28 | 6-1 | USA | | 18 |
#1 – Anthony Hernandez (6-0)
Hernandez captured the vacant LFA middleweight title by defeating former No. 1-ranked Brendan Allen by unanimous decision at LFA 32 on Jan. 26. The 23-year-old went the distance for the first time in that fight and is likely on the verge of a UFC contract.
#2 – Brendan Allen (8-3)
Allen came up short in his second bid for the LFA middleweight title after losing to Hernandez at LFA 32. Still the 22-year-old Roufusport product is one of the youngest fighters on this list, and two of his three career losses are to UFC fighters Eryk Anders and Trevin Giles.
#3 – Ian Heinisch (8-1)
Heinisch bounced back from his first career loss by knocking out Daniel Madrid in the second round at LFA 31. The Factory X standout has won four of his eight career fights by stoppage.
#4 – Kevin Holland (11-3)
Holland is now won seven of his last eight fights and has finished all of his opponents during that span. The 25-year-old is coming off a third-round TKO victory over Hayward Charles at XKO 39 on Jan. 9.
#5 – Chris Harris (10-2)
Harris picked up a first-round submission win over Kyle Kurtz at EFC 7 in November. The 27-year-old faces Chance Rencountre at C3 Fights on Feb. 10.