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Issue Date: 9/10/2010 (Official Release: #158)
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 |
Frankie Edgar
(155)
Listed Since: 4/11/2010 |
13-1-0 |
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| 6 |
Rashad Evans
(205)
Listed Since: 5/30/2010 |
18-1-1 |
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| 7 |
Dominick Cruz
(135)
Listed Since: 3/07/2010 |
16-1-0 |
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| 8 |
Jose Aldo
(145)
Listed Since: 11/23/2009 |
17-1-0 |
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| 9 |
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: 9/04/2010
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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April 30th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Can anyone seriously argue that the heavyweight division as a whole as anywhere near the depth of the Welterweight division? With the exception of a handful of fighters the Heavyweight division is bereft of meaningful talent. That is why GSP rightfully tops this list. He dominates arguably the deepest division in the world.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
sorry but its fedor then silva then gsp. no question just stylistically and however else you can come up with. rampage should be ranked higher. definitely higher. but where is urijah faber? he just drops off the map after years of dominance?
April 20th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I agree with Jack 100%. Good post.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Division Dominance is a great idea.
Everyone talks about P4P but it’s impossible to gauge fighters who stay in one division. This ranking system is very unbiased, and in my mind very accurate as well.
It’s not saying GSP is better than Fedor, simply that he fights the best competition in his weight class.
If I have one problem with the rankings it’s that fighters with one big win major points (ala Matt Serra) but it doesn’t reflect their overall record. Aside from that it’s my favourite unbiased ranking system. It is suprisingly accurate.
April 6th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Strengthening of the division. Torres didn’t gain a ton of points, while Mizugaki essentially stayed the same, Benavidez moved up, Tamura moved in. Had Torres stopped Mizugaki, he would not have dropped.
April 6th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
What caused Torres to drop?
March 27th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
This list is only based on the fighters dominance over their respective division, not the ability to transcend weight classes.
March 27th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
This doesnt make sence if this list is based off the ability to move to different weight classes and still remain successful Fedor, GSP, and Jackson shouldnt be on the list i dnt think they’ve ever fought outside their wight classes. Rashad Evans and Anderson Silva should be higher on the list, because they’ve fought in 2 weight classes and still remained successful in those 2 weght classes I also think they should add Randy Couture,and BJ Penn because they’re the only 2 fighters in the UFC to ever get belts in 2 weight classes and if thats not staying successful in multipul weight classes I don’t know what is. . . or maybe even Dan Henderson after all he did hold 2 belts simultainiusly in PRIDE and he still is fighting in those 2 weight classes. So he should get a spot too.
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:05 am
GSP has consistently fought, and beat, Top 10 competition for years, outside of the one KO loss.
Although Fedor always wins, he has only recently fought top competition after years of taking on lower tier fighters.
March 21st, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I second what Tim said, and as far as “division dominance” goes it should be 1.Miguel Torres 2.Fedor Emelianenko 3.Georges St Pierre