FloCombat Prospect Rankings - March 2018
FloCombat Prospect Rankings - Light Heavyweight - March 2018
FloCombat ranks the top 20 North American light heavyweight MMA prospects for March 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.
March Notes:
- Previously unranked Anton Berzin enters the No. 11 spot.
- Previously unranked Erick Murray enters the No. 20 spot.
| RANK | NAME | AGE | RECORD | COUNTRY | NEXT FIGHT | PREVIOUS RANKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smealinho Rama | 25 | 10-3 | CANADA | | 1 |
| 2 | Ryan Spann | 26 | 13-5 | USA | | 3 |
| 3 | Kyle Noblitt | 28 | 9-1 | USA | | 2 |
| 4 | Alonzo Menifield | 30 | 6-0 | USA | | 4 |
| 5 | Cameron Olson | 28 | 9-3 NC | USA | Fights March 2 vs. Teddy Ash | 5 |
| 6 | Trevor Carlson | 29 | 11-3 | USA | | 6 |
| 7 | Thomas Hoeper | 25 | 6-2 | USA | | 8 |
| 8 | Jesse Murray | 25 | 5-2 | USA | Fights March 3 vs. Travis Davis | 9 |
| 9 | Dylan Potter | 23 | 6-3 | USA | | 10 |
| 10 | Myron Dennis | 28 | 15-7 | USA | | 11 |
| 11 | Anton Berzin | 28 | 5-2 | USA | | NR |
| 12 | Travis Davis | 30 | 5-1 | USA | Fights March 3 vs. Jesse Murray | 12 |
| 13 | Tyler Vogel | 25 | 5-3 | USA | Fights March 10 vs. Kyle Olsen | 14 |
| 14 | Karl Reed | 29 | 3-1 | USA | | 15 |
| 15 | Derrick Brown | 28 | 7-5 | USA | | 16 |
| 16 | Kennedy Nzechukwu | 25 | 3-0 | USA | Fights March 10 vs. Andre Kavanugh | 17 |
| 17 | Mitchell Sipe | 21 | 3-0 | USA | Fights March 29 vs. Chris Lewis | 18 |
| 18 | Dashawn Boatwright | 29 | 3-0 | USA | | 19 |
| 19 | Teddy Ash | 27 | 9-3 | CANADA | Fights March 2 vs. Cameron Olson | 20 |
| 20 | Erick Murray | | 2-0 | USA | | NR |
#1 — Smealinho Rama (10-3)
The 25-year-old is a former WSOF heavyweight champion but has yet to compete this year after recovering from an injury last year. Keep an eye out for Rama in the PFL Light Heavyweight tournament when that gets announced.
#2 — Ryan Spann (13-5)
Spann captured the LFA light heavyweight title by knocking out UFC veteran Alex Nicholson in the first round at LFA 32 on Jan. 26.
#3 — Kyle Noblitt (9-1)
Noblitt is coming off the first loss of his career to Jamal Pogues on Feb. 10. He slips to the No. 3 spot.
#4 — Alonzo Menifield (6-0)
Menifield kept his unblemished record intact at LFA 33 on Feb. 16 when he submitted Brice Ritani-Coe in the first round. Don’t be surprised if Menifield gets signed by the UFC this year.
#5 — Cameron Olson (9-3 NC)
The 27-year-old Roufusport product is coming off a second-round submission victory over Jaquis Williams at LFA 29 in December. He faces No. 19-ranked Teddy Ash on March 2 up in Canada for the vacant Prestige FC light heavyweight belt.