Best Middleweighs This Week (Patreon)

Khamzat Chapanov (10-3). I just scouted for the first time. I was back and forth on his ceiling but the talent is definitely there. He's got a diverse kickboxing base as he's finished with spinning kicks and head kicks. He doesn't have as many submission wins but is strong there as well. I've seen him lock in a triangle from mount and roll to his back and that's some real jiu-jitsu skills. Chapanov, I'm not fully invested in but there is some skill.

Even though he's early in his career Zachary Reese (2-0) is someone to keep an eye on. He made his amateur debut in 2012 and lost to Kevin Holland. He didn't fight again until 2017. On Tapology alone, it says there were eight canceled fights during his layoff. Reese is a 6'3" and knows how to use his range. So far it's been him able to get the body lock takedown and take the back. From there he's capable of getting the choke or ground-and-pound finish. Not fully confident in him but he will do for this week.