If you like MMA prospects, you’ve come to the right month.
The sport is snapping out of the summer doldrums in a big way, and the result is a glut of events—regional, international and otherwise. That makes for a good problem as far as we see it: How do we narrow the prospect field to just five?
Luckily, we have the chops to make the cuts. We do it with surgical precision. We are The Beaten Path, your home for prospect interviews and lists and stuff. We’re always on the lookout—always seeking the next big thing for you, the discriminating mixed martial arts consumer.
So gangway, everybody. The doors are opening. Keep your shoes off the mink and don’t let the cane catch your toes. Stand aside, enjoy the ride, be The Dude and just abide. These are the five best up-and-coming fighters in action in the month of September. Video clips and event viewing coordinates included.
If you’ve been here before, you know the rules. No UFC fighters allowed. Bellator and WSOF are only allowed under extenuating circumstances. We try not to repeat fighters we’ve mentioned before. With that, here they are, ranked based on record, level of competition and estimated future potential.