Marcos Degli
13-3 | 25 | Brazil
As of now, Degli is the most-ready flyweight prospect for the UFC. Accomplishments alone, I’m surprised he’s not already there. He’s the LFA flyweight champion and a highlight-reel finisher, so not really sure what’s not to love. He was contacted to fight on the Contender Series last season, but couldn’t make the fight in time. I’d imagine they’d at the very least try again giving that they showed interest before.
What makes Degli such a good fighter is the fact that he’s good in every area. He has a few questions but zero glaring holes. Degli will control the range with his striking and then explode in with a flying knee. While on the inside, his Muay Thai is a weapon as well. Over the course of his pro career, Degli has leaned on his ground game as he’s a BJJ black belt. I’ve been really impressed with his wrestling. It all comes from his timing on his level changes, but the guy can drive in on the hips and chain wrestle if needed. In his last fight, he proved he can fight from behind and find a knockout later in the fight.
Degli needs to be in the UFC, like yesterday. He’s only 25, but let’s get him as he’s nearing his prime.
Muhidin Abubakr is definitely a future UFC Champ