Top 10 MMA Prospects in Australia & New Zealand

#6 Kyle Mayocchi (5-0)

Featherweight

20 Years Old – City Kickboxing

 

Kyle Mayocchi is a talented up-and-comer who, alongside his twin brother Brodie, has long featured on shortlists of future UFC-level prospects emerging into Australia. An accomplished amateur who has transitioned smoothly into the professional ranks with an undefeated record, Mayocchi has consistently validated the early hype through performances that blend physicality, composure and steadily improving technical depth. His resume reflects a meaningful source of experience rather than careful matchmaking, with a number of impressive regional victories across both his amateur and professional career that speak to his readiness for higher-level competition.

 

Training out of City Kickboxing following his appearance on the gym’s reality series ‘Relentless’, Mayocchi now benefits from daily exposure to one of the most technically advanced training environments in the region. That setting has accelerated his development, particularly in his integration of his striking into his grappling and overall stand-up game.

 

He’s a dangerous and well-rounded grappler boasting a polished submission game, heavy and damaging ground-and-pound, and a strong understanding of how to establish and maintain dominant positions once the fight hits the ground. When on top, he is patient but punishing, systematically advancing position while creating constant threats that force opponents into reactive, defensive cycles.

 

On the feet, Mayocchi continues to refine his striking, working effectively behind his jab and carrying genuine power in his hands. While his stand-up is still evolving, it functions intelligently as a means to close distance, apply pressure, and set up his wrestling. He is comfortable driving opponents to the fence to work for double-leg takedowns and sweeps, yet he has also shown the ability to change levels cleanly and secure entries in open space when opportunities present themselves.

 

That overall versatility, combined with his tricky and increasingly layered grappling, makes Mayocchi a difficult stylistic matchup. As his striking continues to mature alongside his already established ground skills, he shapes as an increasingly tough opponent for anyone sharing the cage with him. At only 20 years old, Mayocchi has the upside to make a serious impact at the apex of the sport.