These are the Flyweight VALOR Amateur Rankings (115-125 LBS) as of October 2015.
1. Will Bolduc (VALOR FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION)
Association: D-1 MMA / Team KAOS
Height: 5'5”
City: Knoxville, Tennessee
Record: 6-5
Most Recent Fight: def. Aaron Milloway, Rd. 2 Sub (RNC), August 2015, VALOR 25
Next Fight: vs. DeVante Sewell (November 7th - Pigeon Forge, TN)
Analysis: Has really turned his amateur career around since joining the Josh Cate led TEAM KAOS and has picked up four victories in his last five outings. Defending his VALOR Flyweight Championship for the first time against the scrappy Aaron Milloway and finished the fight with a rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Jim Lord
Association: Bushido MMA
Height: 5'6"
City: Kingsport, Tennessee
Record: 2-0-1
Most Recent Fight: Draw vs. Joey Pelletier, January 2015, APEX 4
Next Fight: vs. Jacob Ray (November 14th - Kingsport, TN)
Analysis: A skilled striker with an underrated ground game, Lord was in a Fight of the Year battle against Joey Pelletier at 135 in January. Lord was scheduled to head to 125 in April, but was injured. Lord is back training now and may be able to fight toward the end of this year.
3, Correy Dugger
Association: Team Ludus
Height: 5'6"
City: Johnson City, Tennessee
Record: 5-2
Most Recent Fight: Def. Jay Adams, Rd. 1 Sub (RNC), March 2015, Black Diamond Beatdown 5
Next Fight: TBA
Analysis: One of the standout flyweights in the region, Dugger only has two losses on his record and one of them were to former champion Devin Ward. Dugger has fought at both 135 and 125, but it's uncertain which Dugger prefers. It's also unknown at this time when or if we'll see "The Gravedigger" in the cage again.
4. Matt Scott
Association: Upper Cumberland MMA
Height: 5'6"
City: Cookeville, Tennessee
Record: 4-1
Most Recent Fight: Def. Nathan Lindsay, Un. Dec., December 2013, 3FC 17
Next Fight: TBA
Analysis: At one point in time, Matt Scott was the guy to beat in the lower weight classes, but injuries have derailed his career to this point. Was scheduled to fight Michael Lenos for the title, but was replaced by Lenos who then won the title. The storyline potentially leads to a great matchup between Scott and the champion somewhere down the road if healthy.
5. Nathan Lindsay
Association: Nashville MMA
Height: 5'6"
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Record: 9-6
Most Recent Fight: Loss to Alex Bowden, Un. Dec., May 2015, V3: Miller vs Peel
Next Fight: vs. Zac Thompson (September 5th in Mississippi at V3)
Analysis: A much talked about fighter at flyweight is Nathan Lindsay due to history of missing weight. Recently, he missed by one pound and his opponent chose not to fight. Lindsay is a former 3FC Champion and was in a battle against Matt Scott last time out. Lindsay returning to east Tennessee would make a great impact if he chose to return to the VALOR cage.
6. Aaron Milloway
Association: Independent
Height: 5'5”
City: Morristown, Tennessee
Record: 2-3
Most Recent Fight: Loss to Will Bolduc, Rd. 2 Sub (RNC), August 2015, VALOR 25
Next Fight: TBA
Analysis: Although his record won't blow you away, Milloway's grinding and quick pace is a challenge for anyone he faces. After back to back wins, Milloway challenged for the 125 Title, but came up short losing by a 2nd round submission.
7. Bruce Duckett
Association: SSF
Height: 5'8”
City: Clarksville, Tennessee
Record: 7-6
Most Recent Fight: Loss to Devin Ward, Rd. 1 Sub (Choke), May 2015, APEX 6
Next Fight: TBA
Analysis: One of the more active fighters in middle Tennessee both at 35 and 25, Bruce Duckett came to east Tennessee to challenge the top 25er to a fight, but came up short losing to Devin Ward by 1st round submission. With Ward now going pro though, Duckett could possibly return to challenge another top ten flyweight in hopes of getting a 2nd title shot.
8. Jakob Clemons
Association: Kings Muay Thai & MMA
Height: 5'5"
City: Knoxville, Tennessee
Record: 1-1
Most Recent Fight: Def. Cody Jordan, Un. Dec., April 2015, VALOR 22
Next Fight: vs. Kendrick Stewart (November 7th - Pigeon Forge, TN)
Analysis: The former VALOR Kickboxing Champion, Clemons has very impressive striking and trains on a regular basis with stud wrestler (and another former kickboxing champion) Tyler Hunley. Clemons made his return to MMA back in April defeating Cody Jordan. With VALOR coming back to Knoxville in October, Clemons likely will look to step back inside the VALOR cage.
9. Robbie Laster
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Height: 5'8"
City: Pennington Gap, Virginia
Record: 3-4
Most Recent Fight: Loss to Aaron Milloway, Rd. 1 Sub (Armbar), May 2015, APEX 6
Next Fight: TBA
Analysis: With many fights in Virginia, Laster made his VALOR debut in May losing to now number one contender Milloway. Following a fight falling through in August, it's unlikely Laster returns to the VALOR cage before the end of the year.
10. Kacee Leekley
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Height: 5'6"
City: Knoxville, Tennessee
Record: 1-1
Most Recent Fight: Loss to Charles Henery, Un. Dec., Absolute Cage Fights
Next Fight: TBA
Analysis: Inactive for some years now, Kacee Leekley has been rumored for many different fights, but both have fallen through. Leekley will either return in early-2016 or not at all.
*** To be eligible for the VALOR X Rankings, you must have been active over the last 600 days (includes accepting a fight), fought for a VALOR promotion or once associated, and made the said weight class official weight at least once (includes kickboxing). Rankings are submitted by a team of officials, writers, and professional fighters. ***
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