The Beaten Path: 5 Top MMA Prospects to Watch in December

‘Tis the season for MMA prospects.
Aw yeah. In the world of cage fighting, there’s a lot of not-so-silent nights coming up, if you get my meaning. UFC 194 and UFC 195 bookend a packed slate of MMA that will take us all the way through the winter holida…

‘Tis the season for MMA prospects.

Aw yeah. In the world of cage fighting, there’s a lot of not-so-silent nights coming up, if you get my meaning. UFC 194 and UFC 195 bookend a packed slate of MMA that will take us all the way through the winter holidays.

That includes plenty of smaller and international shows, as well as solid events from organizations like Bellator and World Series of Fighting. And you know what all of that means. It means prospects.

It’s a good thing for you that you’re keyed into The Beaten Path. That’s our series covering MMA prospects here at Bleacher Report. We give you the info, you absorb the info and BOOM, you’re the smartest person at your next family gathering. Although in all reality, they’re probably just going to ask you about Ronda Rousey, if anything. 

Right, so check out these prospects. They’re all very good. They are all in action in December. As always, no UFC fighters allowed, and we include Bellator and WSOF only sparingly—though this month may provide an exception.

They are ranked based on skills, record and potential. As always, record and event information courtesy of Sherdog.

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