These are the Welterweight VALOR Amateur Rankings (156-170 LBS) as of October 2015. 

 

 

1. Kadrean Brewser

Association: National Martial Arts 

Height: 6'1”

City: Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Record: 4-2

Most Recent Fight: def. Alan Stewart, Rd. 1 TKO, October 2014, Volunteer Brawl 2

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: Has only fought twice in the last two years, most recently put on the shelf due to injuries. His stand up and aggressive style makes him the top welterweight in the region. Rumored fights with Jason Kubik and Jerry Bentley have fallen through and a recent motorcycle injury has left us wondering when we'll see Brewster back in the VALOR cage. 

 

 

2. Travis Conner

Association: Reaction MMA

Height: 5'10"

City: Lexington, Kentucky

Record: 6-2

Most Recent Fight: Loss to Kevin Snyder, Rd. 2 Sub (RNC), September 2015

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: Conner earned a future shot at the 170 title back in the 3FC days with a big win against Irvin Jones. Since then, Conner has won fights on many different promotions including Las Vegas' Tuff-N-Uff, one of the top amateur promotions in the US. A planned title shot againts Abramski was scrapped after Abramski pulled out due to injury.  

 

 

3. Bruce Abramski

Association: Star City Fight Club

Height: 5'10"

City: Roanoke, Virginia

Record: 8-6

Most Recent Fight: def. Bodie Price, Rd. 2 TKO, May 2015, APEX Fights VI

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: He made a splash in his VALOR and Tennessee MMA debut at APEX 6 when he used his explosive ground and pound to finish Bodie Price in the 2nd round. With the win, he earned a future shot at the 170 title in which he was forced to pull out from in late-August.

 

 

4. Trevor Wilds

Association: Newport Combat Club

Height: 5'8"

City: Newport, Tennessee

Record: 3-0

Most Recent Fight: def. Roger Mullins, Rd. 1 Sub (Arm Lock), July 2014, Evolution Combat

Next Fight: vs. Lance Abbott (November 14th - Kingsport, TN)

Analysis: Although not in the top three of the division, many locals will argue that Wilds is the top pound for pound fighter in the region. Wilds though has been very inactive, but recently announced he was returning, but yet another setback as a large cut over his eye forced him to pull out of his August fight. 

 

 

5.  Mitchell Fleming

Association: Bushido MMA

Height: 5'9"

City: Church Hill, Tennessee

Record: 5-0

Most Recent Fight: Def. Colton Durham, Rd. 1 Sub (RNC), August 2015, VALOR 25

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: The undefeated Fleming has made a name for himself in Virginia and made his promotional debut in August against Colton Durham with his 4th RNC victory. Fleming was orginally scheduled to fight Trevor Wilds, but Wilds was forced to withdraw due to injury. The two will likely be rebooked this Fall, but when or where has yet to be determined. 

 

 

6.  Joey Desanto

Association: Team Enigma

Height: 5'10”

City: Bristol, Tennessee

Record: 2-0

Most Recent Fight: def. Anthony Holsclaw, Rd. 1 KO, March 2015, APEX Fights 5

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: He is already 2-0 in his career and hasn't hit the age of 20 yet.  Coming off a very impressive first round knock out victory over Anthony Holsclaw at APEX 5 in March, DeSanto has now pulled out of back to back fights due to injury. 

 

 

7.  Timmy Eisenbraun

Association: Bonafyde MMA

Height: 6'1”

City: Nashville, Tennessee

Record: 4-3

Most Recent Fight: def. Judd Brown, Un. Dec., May 2014, 3FC XXI

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: Timmy Eisenbraun proably deserves to be in the top five, but inactivity has him pushed down on the rankings. Eisenbraun recently switched gyms to Bonafyde MMA and knocked some rust off by kickboxing in July. It's unknown when he'll return to MMA where he's a former champion at 170.  

 

 

8.  Michael Horton

Association: Stryker

Height: 5'11”

City: Richlands, Virginia

Record: 2-0

Most Recent Fight: def. Devyn Chambers, Rd.1 Sub., Verbal Sub., Jan. 10th, 2015, APEX Fights 4

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: Is only two fights into his amateur career, but has been victorious in both with both also being two pretty impressive victories.  Hasn't been very active, but if he can start getting in the cage more consistently, he could easily move up the rankings. 

 

 

9.  Steven Stevens

Association: Shield Systems

Height: 5'9”

City: Knoxville, Tennessee

Record: 2-0

Most Recent Fight: def. Chris Berrier, Un. Dec., Feb. 21st, 2015, Valor Fights 20

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: One of the best strikers in the amateur welterweight division and has used that to go 2-0 so far in his amateur mma career.  Last fought in February picking up a unanimous decision victory over Chris Berrier at Valor Fights 20.  Most recently, picked up his first kickboxing win, but a return to MMA in October looks likely. 

 

 

10.  Drew Morelli

Association: Striker Fight Center

Height: 6'0”

City: Woodstock, Georgia

Record: 2-0

Most Recent Fight: def. Antonio Johnson, Rd. 2 Sub., (RNC), March 2015, Valor Fights 21

Next Fight: TBA

Analysis: Undefeated in his amateur career at 2-0 most recently picking up a rear-naked choke submission victory at Valor Fights 21 over Antonio Johnson. Coming out of one of the top gyms in Georgia, Morelli has a bright future. 

 

 

 

*** 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. ***