10 Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2021

Vyacheslav Ryabov

24 | 6’6” | Moscow, Russia | 6-0 | 6 Finishes | 6 KO/TKOs | Combined Opponents’ Record: 4-7-1 | Best Win – Telman Sherifov (4-6-1)

Ryabov is an unknown heavyweight out of Russia. Heavyweights are thin outside the big promotions so Ryabov has stood out. He fits the mold of a heavyweight having big knockout power. He hasn’t fought really high level opposition thus far but being in Russia, it’s likely to be soon enough when he will see a good quality opponent.

Along with MMA Ryabov has also put in some work in Boxing with a 2-0 record and two knockouts. He’s mainly a striker having no desire to take fights down to the ground. He has quick heavy hands and throws his roundhouse kick quite a bit. Still raw but he has potential and towards the end of the year he could be UFC ready. Ryabov fought on Christmas Eve, picking up his sixth pro win.