Notable Info
- This release includes rating modification with regard to community adjustments, so there will be fluctuations throughout.
MMA Rankings Updated: 12-21-2011
Notable Info
- This is strictly a maintenance update to get some small shows and fixes in before the holidays. Our next release will come in the first days of 2012. This inaugural 2012 release will also include community adjustments made in reaction to 2011 observations. Once again, the Japanese community proved itself to be overrated, as did the Brazilian community, albeit at a much lesser level.
FightMatrix Awards: Men’s Rookie Fighter of the Year (2011)
Our men’s rookie fighter of the year for 2011 is Sultan Aliev Levan Razmadze.
So far, this Light Heavyweight has gone 4-0 in Russia and has a combined opponent record of 19-6-1.
He is currently ranked #69 at Light Heavyweight.
2011 Honorable Mentions: Levan Razmadze, Ben Reiter, Aljamain Sterling, Mansour Barnaoui
The Ultimate Fighter 14, Episode 10 Review
In the final episode of the regular season, John Dodson knocked out Johny Bedford in the second round to join TJ Dillashaw in the bantamweight finale. In the remaining featherweight bout, Diego Brandao stopped Bryan Caraway in the first round, bringing the final win tally to Team Miller 6, Team Bisping 5 in team-vs-team bouts.
The final bouts are set for Saturday’s live finale:
Featherweight Final: Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez
Bantamweight Final: John Dodson vs. TJ Dillashaw
Here’s the final recap of the season (all rankings approximated as of the show’s taping):
Bantamweights
[#39] Johnny Bedford
Episode 1: defated [#150] Carson Beebe by guillotine choke in the first round.
Episode 3: defated [NR] Josh Ferguson by unanimous decision.
Episode 10: lost to [#11 FLW] John Dodson by knockout in the second round.
[#58] Dustin Pague
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Tateki Matsuda by unanimous decision.
Episode 4: defeated [#13 FLW] Louis Gaudinot by rear naked choke in the second round.
Episode 9: lost to [#144] TJ Dillashaw by unanimous decision.
[#11 FLW] John Dodson
Episode 1: defeated [#22 FLW] Brandon Merkt by TKO in the first round.
Episode 6: defeated [NR] John Albert by unanimous decision.
Episode 10: defeated [#39] Johnny Bedford by knockout in the first round.
[#13 FLW] Louis Gaudinot
Episode 1: defeated [#49] Paul McVeigh by TKO in the third (overtime) round.
Episode 4: lost to [#58] Dustin Pague by rear naked choke in the second round.
[#144] TJ Dillashaw
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Matt Jaggers by TKO in the first round.
Episode 7: defeated [#146] Roland Delorme by rear naked choke in the second round.
Episode 9: defeated [#58] Dustin Pague by unanimous decision.
[#146] Roland Delorme
Episode 1: defeated [NR] BJ Ferguson by guillotine choke in the first round.
Episode 7: lost to [#144] TJ Dillashaw by rear naked choke in the second round.
[NR] John Albert
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Orville Smith by rear naked choke in the first round.
Episode 6: Lost to [#11 FLW] John Dodson by unanimous decision.
[NR] Josh Ferguson
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Casey Dyer by TKO in the first round.
Episode 3: lost to [#39] Johny Bedford by unanimous decision.
Featherweights after the jump:
FightMatrix Program: NAAFS (11-23-2011)
Women Super Flyweight (125)
[#7] Aisling Daly (11-2-0) vs. [#22] Kelly Warren (3-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Aisling Daly (2-1-0)
2011-09-08: W vs. [#28SFL] Angela Hayes (5-6-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:20 of round 1
2011-06-04: W vs. [#20SFL] Jessica Eye (4-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:00 of round 2
2011-04-24: L vs. [#6SFL] Sheila Gaff (9-4-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:34 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Kelly Warren (3-0-0)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#69SFL] Sarah Lacina (1-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:35 of round 2
2010-10-30: W vs. [NA] Karina Hallinan (3-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:00 of round 1
2010-07-10: W vs. [NA] Amanda LaVoy (2-5-0) via UD ()
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Women Super Flyweight (125)
[#20] Jessica Eye (4-1-0) vs. [#59] Jennifer Scott (2-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Jessica Eye (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#31SFL] Casey Noland (3-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-06-04: L vs. [#7SFL] Aisling Daly (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:00 of round 2
2011-02-04: W vs. [NA] Ashley Nee (1-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:34 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jennifer Scott (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2011-04-15: L vs. [#11SFL] Heather Clark (4-1-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:19 of round 2
2010-10-09: NC vs. [NA] Jessica Rakoczy (0-3-0) via No Decision (Overturned by NSAC) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-08-20: W vs. [NA] Timisha Jones (0-2-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#153LHW] Josh Hendricks (18-7-0) vs. [#160] William Penn (5-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Josh Hendricks (1-2-0)
2011-02-26: L vs. [#82LHW] Dan Spohn (6-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:57 of round 1
2010-06-19: W vs. [*] Jesse McElligott (3-1-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2009-08-29: L vs. [#73HW+] Joe McCall (9-2-0) via Submission (Punches and Elbows) in 4:05 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: William Penn (2-1-0)
2011-08-20: W vs. [#555HW+] Shayne Adams (5-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:42 of round 1
2011-06-17: W vs. [#383HW+] Rob Arnett (4-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-04-16: L vs. [#25HW+] Stipe Miocic (7-0-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:23 of round 1
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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“Keep an Eye Out For…” UPDATE – Edinaldo Oliveira
On 10/17/11, I wrote this “Keep an Eye Out For…” article:
[#48HW] Edinaldo Oliveira (12 – 0 – 1) has yet to taste defeat. At 6’7″ and 238lbs, he is a very lanky fighter that has used his reach to secure 7 (T)KOs and 2 submissions out of his 12 victories. In the past 17 months, Oliveira has amassed a formidable list of victories over Brazilian heavyweights. The most notable victories in this time span are:
- 1st round TKO over [#151HW] Jair Goncalves (9 – 4 – 0) in September 2011
- 3rd round unanimous decision over [#167HW] Ubiratan Marinho Lima (13 – 6 – 0) in July 2011
- 2nd round TKO over [#230HW] Edson Franca (13 – 6 – 0) in May 2011
- 1st round TKO over [#192HW] Geronimo dos Santos (24 – 13 – 0) in December 2010
- 5th round unanimous decision over the one man to defeat [#3HW] Junior dos Santos, [#139HW] Joaquim Ferreira (11 – 6 – 0) in May 2010
Oliveira’s nickname is “Lula Molusco” or “Squidward” in English, due to his rangy physique. If he were so inclined, Oliveira could possibly fight at 205lbs. It would be interesting to see how Lula Molusco would fare against greater competition on bigger shows. Here’s to hoping we get the opportunity.
On 11/16/11, BloodyElbow.com reported that Oliveira, now (13-0-1) and ranked at [#46HW], will make his UFC debut at UFC 142 in Rio. He will be facing British heavyweight [#82HW] Rob Broughton (15 – 7 – 1). Both these fighters are meeting at a veritable crossroads in their respective careers. It will be an interesting bout; one which will indicate where each fighter belongs in the UFC at this point.
Twitter – @Jonathan_Grand
The Ultimate Fighter 14, Episode 9 Review
In this week’s episode, Team Bisping’s TJ Dillashaw dominated Dustin Pague for three rounds en route to a unanimous decision, with the scores of 30-27, 30-26, 30-26.
The current win tally is Team Miller 6, Team Bisping 4.
Here are the remaining fighters (all rankings are approximated as-of the show’s taping)
Bantamweights
[#39] Johnny Bedford
Episode 1: defated [#150] Carson Beebe by guillotine choke in the first round.
Episode 3: defated [NR] Josh Ferguson by unanimous decision.
[#58] Dustin Pague
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Tateki Matsuda by unanimous decision.
Episode 4: defeated [#13 FLW] Louis Gaudinot by rear naked choke in the second round.
Episode 9: lost to [#144] TJ Dillashaw by unanimous decision.
[#11 FLW] John Dodson
Episode 1: defeated [#22 FLW] Brandon Merkt by TKO in the first round.
Episode 6: defeated [NR] John Albert by unanimous decision.
[#13 FLW] Louis Gaudinot
Episode 1: defeated [#49] Paul McVeigh by TKO in the third (overtime) round.
Episode 4: lost to [#58] Dustin Pague by rear naked choke in the second round.
[#144] TJ Dillashaw
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Matt Jaggers by TKO in the first round.
Episode 7: defeated [#146] Roland Delorme by rear naked choke in the second round.
Episode 9: defeated [#58] Dustin Pague by unanimous decision.
[#146] Roland Delorme
Episode 1: defeated [NR] BJ Ferguson by guillotine choke in the first round.
Episode 7: lost to [#144] TJ Dillashaw by rear naked choke in the second round.
[NR] John Albert
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Orville Smith by rear naked choke in the first round.
Episode 6: Lost to [#11 FLW] John Dodson by unanimous decision.
[NR] Josh Ferguson
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Casey Dyer by TKO in the first round.
Episode 3: lost to [#39] Johny Bedford by unanimous decision.
Featherweights after the jump:
The Ultimate Fighter 14, Episode 8 Review
In the eigth episode, Team Miller took the first featherweight quarter-final bout as [#396 LW] Dennis Bermudez forced a tapout from [#82 FW] Hamid ‘Akira’ Corassani with a guillotine choke in the first round.
The current win tally is Team Miller 6, Team Bisping 3.
Here are the remaining fighters (all rankings are approximated as-of the show’s taping)
Featherweights
[#58] Steven Siler
Episode 1: defeated [#30] Micah Miller by guillotine choke in the third (overtime) round.
Episode 6: lost to [#80] Diego Brandao by TKO in the first round.
[#67] Bryan Caraway
Episode 1: defeated [#91 LW] Eric Mariott by unanimous decision.
Episode 2: defeated [NR] Marcus Brimage by rear naked choke in the second round.
[#80] Diego Brandao
Episode 1: defated [NR] Jesse Newell by TKO in the first round.
Episode 6: defeated [#58] Steven Siler by TKO in the first round.
[#82] Hamid Corassani
Episode 1: defated [#166] Brian Pearman by KO in the first round.
Episode 5: defated [NR] Dustin Neace by majority decsion.
Episode 8: lost to [#396 LW] Dennis Bermudez by guillotine choke in the first round.
[#396 LW] Dennis Bermudez
Episode 1: defeated [#27 BW] Jimmie Rivera by TKO in the second round.
Episode 4: defeated [NR] Stephen Bass by TKO in the second round.
Episode 8: defeated [#82] Hamid Corassani by guillotine choke in the first round.
[NR] Marcus Brimage
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Bryson Wailehua-Hansen by TKO in the second round.
Episode 2: lost to [#67] Bryan Carawy by rear naked choke in the second round.
[NR] Stephen Bass
Episode 1: defeated [#227] Karsten Lenjoint by triangle choke in the second round.
Episode 4: lost to [#396 LW] Dennis Bermudez by TKO in the second round.
[NR] Dustin Neace
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Josh Clopton by unanimous decision.
Episode 5: lost to [#82] Hamid Corassani by majority decision.
Bantamweights after the jump:
All-Time Rankings: Dan Henderson reaches a milestone
Dan Henderson has recently become the first fighter to reach the Top 50 in three divisions: Heavyweight (#46), Light Heavyweight (#8), and Middleweight (#4). There are 46 fighters (including Dan) who are on two divisional Top 50s.
Norifumi Yamamoto is his closest, active competitor as he is in three Top 55s. A good streak at Bantamweight would see him join Dan. However Yamamoto is not in any Top 25 (or 30). Evan Tanner also shares Yamamoto’s feat, but is in a Top 25 @ Middleweight (#20).
When expanding to Top 60 as the qualifier, Jeremy Horn and Akihiro Gono make the cut. Expanding to Top 75 adds four more fighters (Vitor Belfort, Jeff Curran, BJ Penn, Anderson Silva).
In case you are unfamiliar with our All-Time Rankings, check them out here.