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Issue Date: 8/29/2010 (Official Release: #156)
Division Dominance List
The division dominance list debuted on 3/16/08, and is comparable to a pound-for-pound list, but does not factor in the theoretical or “proven” ability to transcend weight divisions while remaining successful. This list ranks fighters based on their point level superiority over those in the division in which they are currently ranked.
This is done by averaging the point level which encompasses the typical transition between the elites and top contenders of the division, then compares this average to the fighter’s current point level. The higher a fighter’s division dominance points, the more “dominant” they are over their divisional peers.
One important thing to note is that there are two important factors that comprise a fighter’s division dominance rating. The strength of the division’s top fighters and the fighter’s own current rating. A fluctuation in the fighter’s rating, division strength, and/or division assignment can all result in changes to a fighter’s division dominance rating.
| Rank | ↑ ↓ | Fighter | Record | Points | |
| 1 |
Anderson Silva
(185)
Listed Since: 3/16/2008 |
27-4-0 |
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| 2 |
Georges St. Pierre
(170)
Listed Since: 3/16/2008 |
20-2-0 |
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| 3 |
Mauricio Rua
(205)
Listed Since: 5/09/2010 |
19-4-0 |
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| 4 |
Brock Lesnar
(HW)
Listed Since: 7/12/2009 |
5-1-0 |
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| 5 | 4 |
Frankie Edgar
(155)
Listed Since: 4/11/2010 |
13-1-0 |
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| 6 | 1 |
Rashad Evans
(205)
Listed Since: 5/30/2010 |
18-1-1 |
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| 7 | 1 |
Dominick Cruz
(135)
Listed Since: 3/07/2010 |
16-1-0 |
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| 8 | 1 |
Jose Aldo
(145)
Listed Since: 11/23/2009 |
17-1-0 |
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| 9 | 1 |
Lyoto Machida
(205)
Listed Since: 5/26/2009 |
16-1-0 |
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| 10 |
Jon Fitch
(170)
Listed Since: 8/08/2010 |
23-3-0 |
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Previous Official Release: 8/22/2010
Fighters who have dropped out: None
Drop out symbols: * = Inactive (450d), + = Moved Divisions (Up), - = Moved Divisions (Down), % = Forced, ! = Results/Other
61 Responses to “Division Dominance”
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August 29th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Frankie Edgar vs Jose Aldo would be an interesting fight
August 29th, 2010 at 1:02 am
I wouldn’t put Aldo that low or Shogun that high
August 13th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Although Fedor had a lofty ranking, he hadn’t really beaten anyone of late to keep his spot after a 1st round submission loss to a fringe top 10 fighter.
August 12th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
skwirrl, your post is a friggin joke. Fedor just got subbed by a fringe top ten fighter, while Brock has consecutive stoppages over Couture, Mir and Carwin in his last three fights.
August 12th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
what a friggin joke. Fedor has 1 legit loss and has smashed 5 UFC champions and he’s not in the top 10. Brock hasn’t beaten anybody worth a hot, steaming crap.
July 18th, 2010 at 6:16 am
I ahve a problem with lesnar ebing #3, but just because I still believe that Fedor shoudl be there. But he has earned that spot. I also don’t believ that Rua, Werdum, Cruz, or Edgar should ebt hat high. But then again who should be ahead of them. I guess what im trying to say is that I just don’t see them being dominant, and being top 10 in this list is just weird to me. But then that’s why you got to love MMA. I also think Jose Aldo should be higher. Considering he is gonna wear that belt for a long time (Faber fan, don’t liek Aldo). Featherweight sure does need to get more depth. Faber dominated that weight class, then now Aldo is going to.
July 4th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
I’m still waiting for the inevitable complaints concerning Lesnar moving up to #3 on this list. Personally, I have no prolems with it.
June 27th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Fedor vs Werdum in HD (fight only)
http://hotfile.com/dl/50831775/8a64cc0/Fedor.Emelianenko.vs.Fabricio.Werdum.ts.html
June 19th, 2010 at 2:18 am
I guess some people do not know what the word “division” or “dominance” means. Either that, or they just hate Brock Lesnar.
May 16th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Brock Lesnar is a Heavyweight and is compared to others in his division. Its comparable to a P4P list but not identical.