Light Heavyweight

Light Heavyweight (191.0-210.0 lbs) fighter ranks

The rankings presented are computerized and provided by the FightMatrix ranking system, which utilizes a comprehensive MMA fight database to provide objective rankings. Please note, that these rankings ONLY contain fighters who have had at least one professional fight some time in the 450 days prior to the ranking date.

Issue Date: 9/17/2023 (Official Release: #884)
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Rank ↑ ↓ Fighter  (Age) Record Points
1  
BR Alex Pereira  (36) 8-2-0
1861
Last Fight: 7/29/2023 [UFC] vs  [#2 LHW] Jan Blachowicz
 
2  
PL Jan Blachowicz  (40) 29-10-1
1354
Last Fight: 7/29/2023 [UFC] vs  [#1 LHW] Alex Pereira
 
3  
RU Vadim Nemkov  (31) 16-2-0
1303
Last Fight: 6/16/2023 [BellatorFC] vs  [#10 LHW] Yoel Romero
 
4  
US Jamahal Hill  (32) 13-1-0
1150
Last Fight: 1/21/2023 [UFC] vs  [NR] Glover Teixeira
 
5  
RU Magomed Ankalaev  (31) 17-1-1
955
Last Fight: 12/10/2022 [UFC] vs  [#2 LHW] Jan Blachowicz
Next Fight: 10/21/2023 [UFC] vs [#9 LHW] Johnny Walker
6  
US Corey Anderson  (33) 17-6-0
712
Last Fight: 6/16/2023 [BellatorFC] vs  [#7 LHW] Phil Davis
 
7  
US Phil Davis  (38) 24-7-0
559
Last Fight: 6/16/2023 [BellatorFC] vs  [#6 LHW] Corey Anderson
 
8  
UA Nikita Krylov  (31) 30-8-0
514
Last Fight: 3/11/2023 [UFC] vs  [#15 LHW] Ryan Spann
 
9  
BR Johnny Walker  (31) 21-7-0
455
Last Fight: 5/13/2023 [UFC] vs  [#13 LHW] Anthony Smith
Next Fight: 10/21/2023 [UFC] vs [#5 LHW] Magomed Ankalaev
10  
CU Yoel Romero  (46) 15-7-0
373
Last Fight: 6/16/2023 [BellatorFC] vs  [#3 LHW] Vadim Nemkov
 
11  
US Khalil Rountree  (33) 12-6-0
349
Last Fight: 8/12/2023 [UFC] vs  [#29 LHW] Chris Daukaus
 
12  
BR Thiago Santos  (39) 22-11-0
342
Last Fight: 4/01/2023 [Professional Fighters League] vs  [#19 LHW] Rob Wilkinson
 
13  
US Anthony Smith  (35) 37-18-0
320
Last Fight: 8/26/2023 [UFC] vs  [#15 LHW] Ryan Spann
 
14  
CH Volkan Oezdemir  (33) 19-7-0
306
Last Fight: 9/02/2023 [UFC] vs  [#88 LHW] Bogdan Guskov
 
15  
US Ryan Spann  (32) 21-9-0
281
Last Fight: 8/26/2023 [UFC] vs  [#13 LHW] Anthony Smith
 
16  
RU Azamat Murzakanov  (34) 13-0-0
256
Last Fight: 4/15/2023 [UFC] vs  [#17 LHW] Dustin Jacoby
 
17  
US Dustin Jacoby  (35) 19-7-1
256
Last Fight: 8/05/2023 [UFC] vs  [#31 LHW] Kennedy Nzechukwu
 
18  
TM Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov  (34) 20-7-1
228
Last Fight: 3/10/2023 [BellatorFC] vs  [#35 LHW] Julius Anglickas
Next Fight: 10/07/2023 [BellatorFC] vs [#87 LHW] Maciej Rozanski
19  
AU Rob Wilkinson  (31) 17-2-0
224
Last Fight: 4/01/2023 [Professional Fighters League] vs  [#12 LHW] Thiago Santos
 
20  
BR Philipe Lins  (38) 17-5-0
224
Last Fight: 6/03/2023 [UFC] vs  [#38 LHW] Maxim Grishin
Next Fight: 10/07/2023 [UFC] vs [#26 LHW] Ion Cutelaba
21  
US Rafael Lovato Jr.  (40) 11-0-0
203
Last Fight: 12/28/2022 [Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye] vs  [NR] Taiga Iwasaki
 
22  
RU Muslim Magomedov  (28) 12-0-0
195
Last Fight: 11/18/2022 [Absolute Championship Akhmat] vs  [#95 LHW] Oleg Olenichev
 
23  
US Alonzo Menifield  (35) 14-3-1
193
Last Fight: 7/08/2023 [UFC] vs  [#40 LHW] Jimmy Crute
 
24  
US Dominick Reyes  (33) 12-4-0
183
Last Fight: 11/12/2022 [UFC] vs  [#15 LHW] Ryan Spann
 
25  
RU Ibragim Chuzhigaev  (32) 18-5-0
179
Last Fight: 8/19/2023 [KSW] vs  [#93 LHW] Bogdan Gnidko
 

Issue Date: 9/17/2023 (Official Release: #884)

Previous Official Release: 9/10/2023

Fighters who have dropped out: [#27] Antonio Carlos Jr.*, [#87] Viktor Pesta+, [#119] Amirkhan Guliev*, [#178] Mario Filipe de Sousa-, [#192] Ahmed Sami-, [#242] Teodoras Aukstuolis*, [#249] Harry Hunsucker!, [#250] Cristhian Torres!

Drop out symbols: * = Inactive (450d), + = Moved Divisions (Up), - = Moved Divisions (Down), % = Forced, ! = Results/Other

Ranked Fighters: 1-25 >>>

456 Comments

  1. Alistair August 20, 2018 at 3:23 am Reply

    Hi, you have Fraser Opie as from the UK. He’s from South Africa as per his Sherdog record.

  2. Eric August 20, 2018 at 3:21 am Reply

    Do go on about how Vera is worthy of the 27th LHW ranking, yet Thiago Silva, who absolutely annihilated him, is the 39th ranked fighter. Love the site but this needs to be fixed.

  3. Norman August 20, 2018 at 3:21 am Reply

    Shouldn’t Vitor be ranked in LHW now?

  4. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:21 am Reply

    As the move was believed to be temporary and amounted to nothing, we kept him at 185.

  5. no August 20, 2018 at 3:21 am Reply

    why is phil davis still ranked under little nog and gustafsson?

  6. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:18 am Reply

    I don’t see an official win for Silva over Vera. If there is one, show me.

  7. Norman August 20, 2018 at 3:16 am Reply

    Travis Wiuff is below Vegh and Newton? He was the favorite going into the tournament.

  8. Matt509 August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    Wow UFC owns the LHW division.

  9. Chris L August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    A disqualifiacation for ranking purposes should be noted and thrown out. This is a weakness of computer or statistical ranking. Jon Jones is easily a top ten fighter. He totally dominated Matt Hamill. A loss my disqualification should be set aside.

  10. oc wrestler August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    how is shogun #6 he “beat” lyota machida he should be #2 or #3 guy

  11. steve August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    How is Vinny ranked above Eliot Marshall? Vinny lost his last 2 ufc fights one of which was to Eliot.

  12. ThonolansGhost August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    Seriously, why is Coleman in the top 25? He hasn’t won a fight in over three years.

  13. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    Its arguable whether or not we should have left Lombard at Light Heavy…. I could see both sides of the argument.

  14. marvin August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    heavyweight would be the class where a non champ is #1, plus i don’t think rampage will be at 2 after the rashad fight. Rua should be 2

  15. Tchernobog August 20, 2018 at 3:08 am Reply

    Shogun says hi.

  16. James Sanders August 20, 2018 at 3:08 am Reply

    Rua vs Machida sounds like a 1 round fight to me

  17. James Sanders August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    for the evans comment how in the hell is evans a punk as of right now he is the only consistent light heavy since liddell’s glory days he has not lost a fight and the tito fight was a joke he should have won that one instead of a draw when/if he beats machida you still won’t call him legit because who in the hell has lyoto machida beaten other than tito ortiz

  18. regiondoc August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    How is my boy Bonnar #52? If past performance/competition is indicative of ranking 4 of his losses are to top 4 fighters (3 by decision and 1 to TKO by cut). He has a win over Schafer #26, Irvin #27, and Jardine #11. His last loss was to Jones #25.

    If you are going to say it was because he was inactive for awhile then you need to drop Shogun out of the 20. Prior to beating an over the hill Coleman his last win was over 2 years ago.

    So if you look at past competition and performance you need to be consistent.

  19. ThonolansGhost August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Actually, the rankings are mostly good.

  20. bob August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    i think the rankings r bulcrap and somebody needs to get the real updated rankings!!!!

  21. IcyB August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    These rankings are not biased. They are computer generated based on who wins and who loses…the way it should be. Let the fighters decide their rankings. If they want to be top 10 then they have to beat somebody in that top 10, or streak up lots of wins in impressive fashion against good opposition. The fighters decide their fate, not journalists.

    When Bonnar fought Jones, he was prolly ranked higher than he is now…and Jones was prolly ranked 100 or something.

  22. James Sanders August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    kevin randleman’s loss should knock him out of the top 50 and maybe start thinkin about the R word

  23. James Sanders August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    well loco the ufc is saying if wanderlai wins he is in for a middleweight title fight and im sure if rich wins he’ll be the #1 contender for the Machida Rua fight winner since rampage is coaching as we read

  24. LOCO-PLATA August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    I have a question… If Wandy and franklin are fighting at 195lbs where will the rankings be after the fight. Seince franklin is planning on staying at 205 and silva is moving down 185???

  25. the bro August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    ‘adsurd’ is ‘absurd’ misspelled. i thought everybody knew that.

    as for silva, his move may never be permanent. he’s certainly capable of becoming to the UFC what henderson was to Pride. in that case, if i understand how the matrix is set up, silva’s MW victories will impact his LHW ranking and vice versa.

    or am i getting that wrong?

  26. Richard Wade August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    It has to do with where those fighters were ranked when he fought them. Not where they’re ranked now.

  27. Frank Winters August 20, 2018 at 3:04 am Reply

    Please bump Forrest Griffin, Rich Franklin, Keith Jardine, Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva down. Anderson Silva & Dan Henderson need to be in the top 15 because they’ve only moved up to this weight class and been ruthless!!! Thiago Silva needs to be ranked higher than that!!! He just lost that one fight to Machida when the round should’ve been clearly over. Jon Jones is a beast! I hope Paulo Filho decides to come to UFC and showcase his skill in both the 185 & 205 weight class!

  28. Jordan Penwell August 20, 2018 at 3:04 am Reply

    yes its what dana white said would happen

  29. Richard Wade August 20, 2018 at 3:04 am Reply

    I think you guys should really read the “About Fight Matrix” page: http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/

  30. mikel August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Rua vs rampage this bout motivate rampage for sure

  31. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Will be fixed on next update. Bad translation.

  32. mikel August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    dan hendo revenge your friend randy and knockout machida is better for you because jon jones or anderson silva is imposible right now you beat then.

  33. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    They’re so closely rated it’s essentially a toss-up.

  34. Jonathan August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    He last fought at HW against Antonio Silva. The fighters get ranked at the weight class in which they last competed, regardless of what their natural weight class is.

  35. the dude August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    You should move Mike Kyle from heavyweight to light heavyweight. The fact he can hold (& has held) his own vs. top heavyweights doesn’t make him one! At 205, I have him top 15. Love this site; the best MMA rankings on the web.

  36. Tomatogatame August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    I know but maybe the blocking algorithm shouldn’t take effect based on split/close decisions. It’s not like Rampage/Machida was a decisive win for Rampage.

  37. George August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Sounds fair

  38. jordan p. August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    this is the only division where a non champ could be number one. jcs if rampage ko’s rashad in devastating fashion and lyoto wins a decision to shogun, could rampage actually pass machida?

  39. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    We start decaying ratings at 12 months inactivity and drop them from the rankings after 15.

  40. frankie August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Hendo #2 imo….. Jon Jones is unstoppable atm

  41. jason August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Where should he be? Keeping in mind he has a recent win over #6.

  42. jason August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Ok Marcus, we’ll have that for next update. Was it at 205?

  43. oleg August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    The Jackson loss was proof Dana White doesn’t like Machida? I thought it was the judges who scored the fight for Rampage, not Dana White.

  44. jason August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    If you are a longtime viewer of our site, you’ve probably figured out that fighters take their points to new divisions… this value is modified, but with Hendo’s past achievements at 185, 205, and his most recent win… How could he not be in the Top 10 and above Cavalcante?

    When a few decent wins can get a guy a title, it should be no surprise that a fighter with a HOF-resume outside the organization can move in and take a higher rank position.

  45. jason August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Not much at all. Thiago’s will drop slightly. Vera’s will change negligibly.

  46. oleg August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    100 guys who can beat Matt Hamill? Well somebody is high…

  47. charles August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Ben Reiter is now 10-0. Just fought another two Brazilians. He submitted Junior Desequilabros in 1st round in the beginning of 2013, and won a unanimous decision over Aldo “Sultao” Silva on 27 Feb 2013.

  48. overhand right August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    how is it that neither silva nor vera went up or down respectively after their fight?

  49. PJSCIT August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Ronato Sobral would make Matt Hamill look like he has never fought before and he is ranked above Sobral? Rediculous. Makes no sense.

  50. Brandon August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    WOW!!!???!!!???
    Hammill over Jones…

    HAHAHA what a joke…
    Jones is definently top 6

  51. jason August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    WTF?

  52. jason August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Blocks formed by split/majority decisions are weak.. easily broken.

  53. Mister Popo August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Hey Guys,

    Can we take a look at OSP’s most recent ranking? Something doesn’t seem quite right with him jumping ahead of Volkan Oezdemir after beating de Lima (was #40 LHW now #52). I feel like the block should still be in place since their fight happened only 2 months ago.

    Thanks for all the work that’s put into these rankings.

  54. Ryan August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    UFC only

    1 Jon Jones
    2 Daniel Cormier
    3 Anthony Johnson
    4 Alexander Gustafson
    5 Glover Teixeira
    6 Ryan Bader
    7 Ovince St. Preux
    8 Jimi Manuwa
    9 Mauricio Rua
    10 Rashad Evans

  55. oleg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    OK maybe this will help you understand. Let’s go back in time to before their first fight, when Newton was #23 and Lawal was #11:

    http://www.fightmatrix.com/historical-mma-rankings/ranking-snapshots/?Issue=287&Division=2

    Go forward from there to present and you shoud see how thing got to be the way they are. Keep in mind that Lawal fought and won at HW.

    It’s really pointless to ask “why is X ranked over Y”. Unless X and Y just fought each other and neither fought anyone else since, there is no guarantee that the winner remains higher that the loser.

  56. Alliny August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    How can you have m1 as a top 20 promotion, but not WSOF?

  57. Serg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Why do you not fall Jons, which is already more than a year does not act? Minakov have fallen below the vanquished, because the weak won, and Jons did not favor, but it’s still at the top, you can omit it scary? hand does not rise?

  58. oleg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Weak division, full of has-beens and never-will-bes beyond the top 5. Who would you have in the Top 10 over Evans?

  59. Serg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    why do you have someone who is caught at the reception prohibited items still retains first place?

  60. Serg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    I do not understand your policy, Newton twice won Lawal, but was now below defeated twice by knockout!

  61. Spence August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Not sure how Rashad Evans is still in the top 10 with no wins since 2013 but other than that, I like these rankings.

  62. oleg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    We drop fighters after 450 days of inactivity, but their rating starts to decay after a year. So Jones is currently in decay, but he is so far ahead of #2 in terms of rating points that there is no chance of him falling below Cormier. If he doesn’t fight in the 450 day timeframe since his last fight, he will be dropped from the rankings completely until he returns.

  63. oleg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Yes, either auto-drop by time frame, or we will force drop him if he receives a prison sentence or officially announces that he’s stepping away from the sport.

    When a very similar incident happened with Rampage, we didn’t drop him from rankings, and he fought again just about 6 months later. Jon’s situation seems a bit more serious based on his prior’s and someone being injured; that said it’s still similar enough to follow the same precedent.

  64. John N. August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    I was expecting Jon Jones to be removed from the rankings. Are you just waiting for the auto drop time frame to pass?

  65. jason August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Gustafsson’s #1 achievement is a loss. Davis holds a win over Gustafsson. It doesn’t seem all that far fetched.

  66. oleg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Deadline passed, DA didn’t have sufficient evidence to move forward. Case hasn’t been dropped, more or less put on hold. His terms of initial release expired, so since he has never been indicted, for the time being he is a free man with no legal restrictions. Bet he will fight by end of the year, or early 2016.

  67. STF197lbs August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    How is Rampage back in the top 10?

  68. Jack August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    How is Phil Davis higher than Gustafsson?
    Gustafsson whould be either above or below Johnson putting Evans and Davis at 5 & 6.
    This is months overdue.

  69. jason August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Speaking of Jones.. wasn’t there a deadline of late June on his indictment? I never heard anything about one…..

    My limited legal understanding suggests that if this didn’t happen, Jones “got off”? Something about due process.

    My assumption is that this was misreported initially.

  70. X August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Is Marcin Prachnio even based in the UK let alone British?

  71. oleg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Bader at #4, never thought I’d see him ranked that high…

  72. booa June 8, 2018 at 6:33 am Reply

    set up the filter outside of ufc & bellator
    Clicking on the next rank will reset the filter

  73. booa August 19, 2018 at 10:16 pm Reply

    set up the filter outside of ufc & bellator
    Clicking on the next rank will reset the filter

  74. phil dert April 9, 2018 at 10:22 pm Reply

    Any computer that ranks Cormier above Jones, for any reason whatsoever…. is wrong.

  75. phil dert August 19, 2018 at 10:16 pm Reply

    Any computer that ranks Cormier above Jones, for any reason whatsoever…. is wrong.

  76. Name January 15, 2018 at 3:04 pm Reply

    That is, top-67

  77. Name January 15, 2018 at 2:57 pm Reply

    rasul saythozhaev beat a fighter from the top 69 fightmatrix, but only hit the top 123. Correct it. Rasul must be in the top 80.

  78. Name January 15, 2018 at 2:51 pm Reply

    rasul saythozhaev defeated the Korean from the top 69 and thus got only in the top 123? This is not fair. He was supposed to hit at least the top 80.

  79. Name August 19, 2018 at 10:09 pm Reply

    That is, top-67

  80. Name August 19, 2018 at 10:09 pm Reply

    rasul saythozhaev beat a fighter from the top 69 fightmatrix, but only hit the top 123. Correct it. Rasul must be in the top 80.

  81. Name August 19, 2018 at 10:09 pm Reply

    rasul saythozhaev defeated the Korean from the top 69 and thus got only in the top 123? This is not fair. He was supposed to hit at least the top 80.

  82. oleg November 24, 2017 at 3:52 pm Reply

    Bashaev is ranked – look on Page 2:

    http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs/2/#Zaurbek Bashaev

    Looks like one of his losses was overturned to an NC and we don’t have that result updated… will fix.

  83. oleg August 19, 2018 at 10:19 pm Reply

    Bashaev is ranked – look on Page 2:

    http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs/2/#Zaurbek Bashaev

    Looks like one of his losses was overturned to an NC and we don’t have that result updated… will fix.

  84. Akhmat November 22, 2017 at 7:06 am Reply

    Zaurbek Bashaev. Professional mma rekord 4-1 http://m.sherdog.com/fighter/record/Zaurbek-Bashaev-189177

  85. Akhmat August 19, 2018 at 10:19 pm Reply

    Zaurbek Bashaev. Professional mma rekord 4-1 http://m.sherdog.com/fighter/record/Zaurbek-Bashaev-189177

  86. jason April 26, 2017 at 9:12 am Reply

    Blocks formed by split/majority decisions are weak.. easily broken.

  87. Mister Popo April 25, 2017 at 11:56 pm Reply

    Hey Guys,

    Can we take a look at OSP’s most recent ranking? Something doesn’t seem quite right with him jumping ahead of Volkan Oezdemir after beating de Lima (was #40 LHW now #52). I feel like the block should still be in place since their fight happened only 2 months ago.

    Thanks for all the work that’s put into these rankings.

  88. jason September 19, 2016 at 12:21 am Reply

    WTF?

  89. Serg September 18, 2016 at 10:44 pm Reply

    why do you have someone who is caught at the reception prohibited items still retains first place?

  90. Alliny May 4, 2016 at 6:53 pm Reply

    How can you have m1 as a top 20 promotion, but not WSOF?

  91. Ryan April 24, 2016 at 3:21 pm Reply

    UFC only

    1 Jon Jones
    2 Daniel Cormier
    3 Anthony Johnson
    4 Alexander Gustafson
    5 Glover Teixeira
    6 Ryan Bader
    7 Ovince St. Preux
    8 Jimi Manuwa
    9 Mauricio Rua
    10 Rashad Evans

  92. oleg January 26, 2016 at 12:22 pm Reply

    We drop fighters after 450 days of inactivity, but their rating starts to decay after a year. So Jones is currently in decay, but he is so far ahead of #2 in terms of rating points that there is no chance of him falling below Cormier. If he doesn’t fight in the 450 day timeframe since his last fight, he will be dropped from the rankings completely until he returns.

  93. Serg January 26, 2016 at 12:33 am Reply

    Why do you not fall Jons, which is already more than a year does not act? Minakov have fallen below the vanquished, because the weak won, and Jons did not favor, but it’s still at the top, you can omit it scary? hand does not rise?

  94. oleg January 7, 2016 at 1:38 pm Reply

    Weak division, full of has-beens and never-will-bes beyond the top 5. Who would you have in the Top 10 over Evans?

  95. Spence January 6, 2016 at 5:14 pm Reply

    Not sure how Rashad Evans is still in the top 10 with no wins since 2013 but other than that, I like these rankings.

  96. X December 30, 2015 at 7:14 am Reply

    Is Marcin Prachnio even based in the UK let alone British?

  97. oleg November 2, 2015 at 11:42 pm Reply

    OK maybe this will help you understand. Let’s go back in time to before their first fight, when Newton was #23 and Lawal was #11:

    http://www.fightmatrix.com/historical-mma-rankings/ranking-snapshots/?Issue=287&Division=2

    Go forward from there to present and you shoud see how thing got to be the way they are. Keep in mind that Lawal fought and won at HW.

    It’s really pointless to ask “why is X ranked over Y”. Unless X and Y just fought each other and neither fought anyone else since, there is no guarantee that the winner remains higher that the loser.

  98. Serg November 2, 2015 at 9:42 pm Reply

    I do not understand your policy, Newton twice won Lawal, but was now below defeated twice by knockout!

  99. Liam McGeary vs. Tito Ortiz: Winner, Scorecard and Reaction from Bellator 142 | Sporty September 20, 2015 at 2:03 am Reply

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  100. Jack Tripper September 7, 2015 at 1:42 am Reply

    Why was Lil Nog dropped ? I thought it was Big Nog who retired.

    • oleg September 7, 2015 at 5:46 pm Reply

      Mistake.

  101. Jack Tripper August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Why was Lil Nog dropped ? I thought it was Big Nog who retired.

    • oleg August 20, 2018 at 1:45 am Reply

      Mistake.

  102. oleg July 13, 2015 at 1:12 am Reply

    Deadline passed, DA didn’t have sufficient evidence to move forward. Case hasn’t been dropped, more or less put on hold. His terms of initial release expired, so since he has never been indicted, for the time being he is a free man with no legal restrictions. Bet he will fight by end of the year, or early 2016.

  103. jason July 12, 2015 at 4:19 pm Reply

    Speaking of Jones.. wasn’t there a deadline of late June on his indictment? I never heard anything about one…..

    My limited legal understanding suggests that if this didn’t happen, Jones “got off”? Something about due process.

    My assumption is that this was misreported initially.

  104. oleg June 16, 2015 at 9:41 pm Reply

    Yes, either auto-drop by time frame, or we will force drop him if he receives a prison sentence or officially announces that he’s stepping away from the sport.

    When a very similar incident happened with Rampage, we didn’t drop him from rankings, and he fought again just about 6 months later. Jon’s situation seems a bit more serious based on his prior’s and someone being injured; that said it’s still similar enough to follow the same precedent.

  105. John N. June 16, 2015 at 12:15 pm Reply

    I was expecting Jon Jones to be removed from the rankings. Are you just waiting for the auto drop time frame to pass?

  106. With the addition of Phil Davis, light heavyweight is now the marquee division of Bellator | The MMA Report April 16, 2015 at 11:30 am Reply

    […] (13-3, 1NC) is currently ranked as the number five light heavyweight in the Fight Matrix rankings and with the addition of Davis, Bellator now has seven of the top twenty light heavyweight […]

  107. jason March 25, 2015 at 8:04 pm Reply

    Hard work?

  108. STF197lbs March 25, 2015 at 6:46 pm Reply

    How is Rampage back in the top 10?

  109. jason August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Hard work?

  110. oleg February 15, 2015 at 3:32 pm Reply

    Bader at #4, never thought I’d see him ranked that high…

  111. jason January 20, 2015 at 8:51 am Reply

    Gustafsson’s #1 achievement is a loss. Davis holds a win over Gustafsson. It doesn’t seem all that far fetched.

  112. Jack January 19, 2015 at 10:07 pm Reply

    How is Phil Davis higher than Gustafsson?
    Gustafsson whould be either above or below Johnson putting Evans and Davis at 5 & 6.
    This is months overdue.

  113. Tito Ortiz’s Recent Bellator Win: More Significant Than Anyone Realizes November 25, 2014 at 10:00 am Reply

    […] for the veteran victor. Ortiz is now comfortably positioned among the top 15 light heavyweights according to Fight Matrix. The top 15 is mostly comprised of athletes signed to the UFC, with Emanuel Newton (No. 10) and […]

  114. Mma 185 Lbs Rankings | Xtreme MMA Training November 9, 2014 at 4:09 am Reply

    […] Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings » Light Heavyweight – Issue Date: 10/26/2014 (Official Release: #398) Light Heavyweight (191.0-210.0 lbs) fighter ranks. The rankings presented are computerized and provided by the …… […]

  115. Tito Ortiz – Sivu 43 May 19, 2014 at 11:20 am Reply

    […] Tito nousi sijalle 14 fightmatrixin listalla Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Vastaa […]

  116. Tiago February 20, 2014 at 9:39 pm Reply

    30-1The loss was due to an illegal stkrie that opened a cut which caused a doctor’s stoppage. Normally the illegal stkrie would mean a dq for the opponent and a win for Fedor, but it was in a tournament, and the cut meant that Fedor couldn’t fight in the next round, so the opponent got the win and advanced to the next round.

  117. Tiago August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    30-1The loss was due to an illegal stkrie that opened a cut which caused a doctor’s stoppage. Normally the illegal stkrie would mean a dq for the opponent and a win for Fedor, but it was in a tournament, and the cut meant that Fedor couldn’t fight in the next round, so the opponent got the win and advanced to the next round.

  118. wtf bro December 20, 2013 at 6:28 am Reply

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  119. wtf bro August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

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  120. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night 33 (12-07-2013) December 3, 2013 at 3:04 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#13] Ryan Bader (15-4-0, -303) vs. [#25] Anthony Perosh (14-7-0, +220) Ryan Bader is the All-Time #23 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  121. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC 167 (11-16-2013) November 11, 2013 at 11:37 pm Reply

    […] Wins Against Common Opposition: Georges St. Pierre leads 4-3 . Light Heavyweight (205) [#3] Rashad Evans (23-3-1, -183) vs. [#6] Chael Sonnen (28-13-1, +153) Rashad Evans is the All-Time #5 ranked Light […]

  122. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night 32 (11-09-2013) November 8, 2013 at 10:12 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#4MW] Vitor Belfort (23-10-0, -235) vs. [#8] Dan Henderson (29-10-0, +188) Vitor Belfort is the All-Time #16 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter. Dan Henderson […]

  123. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night 30 (10-26-2013) October 21, 2013 at 5:06 pm Reply

    […] (185) [#3LHW] Lyoto Machida (19-4-0, -367) vs. [#5] Mark Munoz (13-3-0, +292) Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #14 ranked Absolute […]

  124. Fight Matrix | UFC FN 29: Fight Matrix Program (10-09-2013) October 8, 2013 at 8:40 am Reply

    […] Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition. . Light Heavyweight (205) [#49] Fabio Maldonado (19-6-0, -154) vs. [#62] Joey Beltran (14-8-0, […]

  125. Would the UFC benefit from adding new weight classes? | 5th Round September 24, 2013 at 4:33 am Reply

    […] quality fighters to fill more classes in and above that range. The top 12 Light-Heavyweights on the Fight Matrix rankings all fight for the UFC, that speaks volumes for the level of competition outside the UFC at the […]

  126. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC 165 (09-21-2013) September 18, 2013 at 11:38 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight Championship (205) [*] Jon Jones (18-1-0, -650) vs. [*] Alexander Gustafsson (15-1-0, +645) Jon Jones is the All-Time #5 ranked […]

  127. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night 28 (09-04-2013) September 3, 2013 at 8:42 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#9] Glover Teixeira (21-2-0, 206.0lb, -418) vs. [#10] Ryan Bader (15-3-0, 205.0lb, +375) Ryan Bader is the All-Time #23 […]

  128. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-18-2013) August 18, 2013 at 2:03 pm Reply

    […] LightHeavyweight […]

  129. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night 26 (08-17-2013) August 15, 2013 at 9:47 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [NA] Chael Sonnen (27-13-1, -125) vs. [NA] Mauricio Rua (21-7-0, +120) Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #6 ranked Light […]

  130. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings (08-11-2013) August 11, 2013 at 8:51 am Reply

    […] easy unanimous decision win against solid fighter Angel DeAnda. As a result, Spong debuts in the LHW rankings at […]

  131. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: World Series of Fighting 4 (08-10-2013) August 8, 2013 at 9:17 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#46] Angel DeAnda (11-2-0, +926) vs. [#315] Tyrone Spong (1-0-0, […]

  132. oleg August 4, 2013 at 2:52 pm Reply

    My god this Phil Davis!

  133. oleg August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    My god this Phil Davis!

  134. jason August 4, 2013 at 8:58 am Reply

    That pisspoor Machida/Davis decision made a mess of things.

  135. jason August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    That pisspoor Machida/Davis decision made a mess of things.

  136. Fight Matrix | Fight Matrix Program: UFC 163 (08-03-2013) July 30, 2013 at 2:27 pm Reply

    […] Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition. . Light Heavyweight (205) [#2] Lyoto Machida (19-3-0, -340) vs. [#15] Phil Davis (11-1-0, +306) Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #7 ranked Light […]

  137. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: NAAFS (11-23-2011) July 29, 2013 at 10:36 am Reply

    […] match-ups. Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition. . Heavyweight (265) [#153LHW] Josh Hendricks (18-7-0) vs. [#160] William Penn […]

  138. Andy Hall July 11, 2013 at 3:45 pm Reply

    Rodney Wallace comes in at #38 on your Light Heavy rankings but it doesn’t list his last fight which took place on 6-21-13 for Warfare Fighting Championships in Myrtle Beach where he defeated Aaron “Tex” Johnson by 1st round TKO

  139. Andy Hall August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Rodney Wallace comes in at #38 on your Light Heavy rankings but it doesn’t list his last fight which took place on 6-21-13 for Warfare Fighting Championships in Myrtle Beach where he defeated Aaron “Tex” Johnson by 1st round TKO

  140. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 161 (06-15-2013) June 11, 2013 at 12:55 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#3] Dan Henderson (29-9-0, -105) vs. [#6] Rashad Evans (22-3-1, -121) Dan Henderson is the All-Time #8 ranked Light […]

  141. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 153 (10-13-2012) May 29, 2013 at 3:04 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#1MW/#2DD] Anderson Silva (32-4-0) vs. [#26] Stephan Bonnar (15-7-0) Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Absolute […]

  142. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fox 5 (12-08-2012) May 18, 2013 at 8:56 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#5] Mauricio Rua (21-6-0) vs. [#9] Alexander Gustafsson (14-1-0) Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #4 ranked Light […]

  143. S.E.G SD May 11, 2013 at 11:27 pm Reply

    Dallas Mitchell is now 4-1 according to mixed martial arts.com. Just beat TUF 17 participant Leo Bircier who is ranked #216 at MW in a minute by Kimura.

  144. S.E.G SD August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Dallas Mitchell is now 4-1 according to mixed martial arts.com. Just beat TUF 17 participant Leo Bircier who is ranked #216 at MW in a minute by Kimura.

  145. Fight Matrix | Fightmatrix Program: UFC 159 (04-27-2013) April 23, 2013 at 3:15 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight Championship (205) [#1/#5DD] Jon Jones (17-1-0, -866) vs. [#3MW] Chael Sonnen (27-12-1, +599) Jon Jones is the All-Time #3 ranked Light […]

  146. Mike Brown April 17, 2013 at 5:16 pm Reply

    I have top 50 fighters on my fight cards. for example wes swafford, and DJ linderman. How do i get listed on your website.
    Last fought in:
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    My fights are posted on sherdog and mixed martial arts . com
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  147. Mike Brown August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    I have top 50 fighters on my fight cards. for example wes swafford, and DJ linderman. How do i get listed on your website.
    Last fought in:
    Next Fight in:

    My fights are posted on sherdog and mixed martial arts . com
    mike brown 541-826-2127

  148. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fuel TV 9 (04-06-2013) April 3, 2013 at 9:49 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#11] Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2, -1190) vs. [#33] Ilir Latifi (7-2-0, +664) Gegard Mousasi is the All-Time #16 ranked Light […]

  149. charles March 8, 2013 at 8:50 pm Reply

    Ben Reiter is now 10-0. Just fought another two Brazilians. He submitted Junior Desequilabros in 1st round in the beginning of 2013, and won a unanimous decision over Aldo “Sultao” Silva on 27 Feb 2013.

  150. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 157 (02-23-2013) February 20, 2013 at 10:22 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#2] Lyoto Machida (18-3-0) vs. [*] Dan Henderson (29-8-0) Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #7 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  151. jason February 4, 2013 at 4:22 pm Reply

    Phil Davis will soon be going on 2+ years without winning a single round against even a fringe contender. The guy has promise, but he needs to beat someone highly ranked when they are highly ranked.

  152. Brent Heller February 4, 2013 at 4:19 pm Reply

    Think about this.. Phil Davis should be number 9 with wins over noguera and gustaffson.. Forrest is at best 11th and texiera should round out the top ten! What has Forrest done for us lately? Nothing more than what Phil has done in the last two years except Phil has wins over better fighters!

  153. jason August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Phil Davis will soon be going on 2+ years without winning a single round against even a fringe contender. The guy has promise, but he needs to beat someone highly ranked when they are highly ranked.

  154. Brent Heller August 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm Reply

    Think about this.. Phil Davis should be number 9 with wins over noguera and gustaffson.. Forrest is at best 11th and texiera should round out the top ten! What has Forrest done for us lately? Nothing more than what Phil has done in the last two years except Phil has wins over better fighters!

  155. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC on FOX 6 (01-26-2012) January 22, 2013 at 11:23 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#7] Ryan Bader (14-3-0) vs. [#33] Vladimir Matyushenko (26-6-0) Ryan Bader is the All-Time #24 ranked Light […]

  156. Darren Owen December 31, 2012 at 7:37 am Reply

    #218 Matt Baker is a middleweight not lightheavyweight

  157. Darren Owen August 19, 2018 at 10:06 pm Reply

    #218 Matt Baker is a middleweight not lightheavyweight

  158. Looking 2 Years into the Future…Who will be wearing the UFC LHW belt? Anyone? Beuller? « Vigilante MMA November 27, 2012 at 3:35 pm Reply

    […] Wanderlei and more all made this the most exciting division in the world. According to the current Fight Matrix LHW rankings—ruling out all the names I just mentioned, the top ranked fighter is Ryan Bader. […]

  159. Why is there only one UFC champion that – Page 8 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums October 28, 2012 at 11:40 pm Reply

    […] the world by mma fight matrix. this is the independent rankings system and not the ufc shill one. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight oh what a surprise that ufc satellite ranked him higher. the bookmakers sure as shit knew where […]

  160. jason October 9, 2012 at 7:20 am Reply

    I don’t see an official win for Silva over Vera. If there is one, show me.

  161. Eric October 9, 2012 at 12:27 am Reply

    Do go on about how Vera is worthy of the 27th LHW ranking, yet Thiago Silva, who absolutely annihilated him, is the 39th ranked fighter. Love the site but this needs to be fixed.

  162. jason September 24, 2012 at 12:06 pm Reply

    As the move was believed to be temporary and amounted to nothing, we kept him at 185.

  163. Norman September 24, 2012 at 12:05 pm Reply

    Shouldn’t Vitor be ranked in LHW now?

  164. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 153 (9-22-2012) September 16, 2012 at 9:20 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight Championship (205) [#1/#2DD] Jon Jones (16-1-0) vs. [#5MW] Vitor Belfort (21-9-0) Jon Jones is the All-Time #9 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  165. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: Strikeforce (08-18-2012) August 18, 2012 at 11:36 am Reply

    […] common opposition. . Light Heavyweight (205) [#45] Ovince St Preux (11-5-0, 205.5lb) vs. [#170] TJ Cook (12-4-0, […]

  166. jason August 5, 2012 at 5:41 pm Reply

    Davis just can’t catch a break..

  167. jason August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Davis just can’t catch a break..

  168. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fox 4 (08-03-2012) August 3, 2012 at 9:23 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#4] Mauricio Rua (20-6-0) vs. [#29] Brandon Vera (12-5-0) Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #4 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  169. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 148 (07-07-2012) July 3, 2012 at 10:40 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#9] Forrest Griffin (18-7-0) vs. [#16] Tito Ortiz (17-10-1) Forrest Griffin is the All-Time #10 ranked Light […]

  170. Norman June 27, 2012 at 12:52 pm Reply

    I guess time will sort that out.

  171. Norman August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    I guess time will sort that out.

  172. jason June 25, 2012 at 8:13 pm Reply

    They’re so closely rated it’s essentially a toss-up.

  173. Norman June 25, 2012 at 7:21 pm Reply

    Travis Wiuff is below Vegh and Newton? He was the favorite going into the tournament.

  174. Shogun confirms that he turned down a fight with Glover Teixeira – Page 16 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 20, 2012 at 4:56 am Reply

    […] Originally Posted by kirkobangz yeah but he gains nothing from that. Vera is higher ranked than this rookie Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight […]

  175. What does Glover do better than shogun ? – Page 6 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 7, 2012 at 8:38 am Reply

    […] Posted by buddha76 Oh but he is. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Oh god, can people please STOP LINKING TO THIS SITE FOR RANKINGS. They have Anthony Johnson […]

  176. Vera is a Bigger Name To The Casual Fan – Page 6 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 7, 2012 at 8:16 am Reply

    […] "low reward" By whose definition? Current rankings have Teixeira 8 spots above Vera. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Teixeira is not and unkown to the people who make the matches. They know very well that beating […]

  177. What does Glover do better than shogun ? – Page 5 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 7, 2012 at 7:58 am Reply

    […] another ranking where the opposite is true, that speaks more about the ranking than the fighters. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Truth, is Shogun wanted a big name for his CV. He could have asked for – Kimbo (all casuals know […]

  178. What does Glover do better than shogun ? – Page 4 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 7, 2012 at 7:56 am Reply

    […] a lower ranked fighter in Vera when Teixera is not ranked higher than Vera. Oh but he is. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight 8 whole spots higher I'm […]

  179. Vera is a Bigger Name To The Casual Fan – Page 5 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 7, 2012 at 4:41 am Reply

    […] lose than a fight with Brandon "bongos" Vera. Also a higher ranked fighter than Vera. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Vera has beaten better fighters than […]

  180. Vera is a Bigger Name To The Casual Fan – Page 4 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 7, 2012 at 4:27 am Reply

    […] Originally Posted by toxicrick The real question thats needs to be asked is why you think Shogun would be ducking a fringle top 20 LHW who lost to Ed Herman? Because he knows its a fight that he is much more likely to lose than a fight with Brandon "bongos" Vera. Also a higher ranked fighter than Vera. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight […]

  181. Why Shogun is getting so much flack – Page 6 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 6, 2012 at 11:53 pm Reply

    […] Posted by midi Vera's ranked higher than Glover Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight […]

  182. Texiara is higher ranked than vera – Page 5 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 6, 2012 at 10:56 pm Reply

    […] Originally Posted by Rematch To be fair, Vera is ONE RANK above Texeira according to the current consensus LHW MMA rankings. But that is negligible considering that fighting Vera doesn't do a damn thing for Shogun. According to fightmatrix Vera is 8 spots below Glover. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight […]

  183. bottom line: shogun DUCKED glover teixeria – Page 25 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 3, 2012 at 9:25 am Reply

    […] he can get a title fight against Jones, who crushed him. How does your statement make sense? Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Glover Teixeira is currently ranked higher than Thiago Silva. So there goes that excuse. Turning […]

  184. bottom line: shogun DUCKED glover teixeria – Page 23 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 3, 2012 at 3:24 am Reply

    […] He was then offered a fight with # 19 ranked Glover Teixiera, and supposedly turned it down. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight According to the rankings, Glover is a fight that would put Shogun closer to a title fight. […]

  185. bottom line: shogun DUCKED glover teixeria – Page 17 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 3, 2012 at 1:45 am Reply

    […] Posted by buddha76 Glover Texieria is currently higher ranked than Thiago Silva. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Shogun's camp said yes to Thiago when Rampage decided to get surgery. At the time there were […]

  186. bottom line: shogun DUCKED glover teixeria – Page 16 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 3, 2012 at 1:42 am Reply

    […] Glover Texieria is currently higher ranked than Thiago Silva. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight […]

  187. Glover Texiera is currently ranked higher than Thiago Silva – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 1, 2012 at 9:42 pm Reply

    […] Texiera is currently ranked higher than Thiago Silva Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight But apparently Shogun fans were juuuust fine with the Silva fight Guess this pretty much […]

  188. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fuel TV 3 (05-15-2012) May 14, 2012 at 6:47 pm Reply

    […] common opposition or both are winless against common opposition. . Light Heavyweight (205) [#40] Igor Pokrajac (24-8-0, 205.0lb) vs. [#78] Fabio Maldonado (18-4-0, […]

  189. jason May 10, 2012 at 7:47 pm Reply

    Where should he be? Keeping in mind he has a recent win over #6.

  190. frankie rizzo May 9, 2012 at 10:00 pm Reply

    why is tito ortiz #14???? He has only won one of his last 8 fights. And the last time he won before that was in 2006

  191. frankie rizzo August 19, 2018 at 10:06 pm Reply

    why is tito ortiz #14???? He has only won one of his last 8 fights. And the last time he won before that was in 2006

  192. kody April 30, 2012 at 7:51 pm Reply

    hamill retired

  193. kody August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    hamill retired

  194. Thiago Silva Steps in to Fight Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 149: Fan’s View | UFC NEWS April 30, 2012 at 9:22 am Reply

    […] top five light heavyweight even after losing to “Hendo,” and Thiago Silva is ranked by FightMatrix.com as the No. 20 fighter in the […]

  195. Alexander Gustafsson klättrar högt i rankinglistorna | MMAnytt.se April 25, 2012 at 11:27 am Reply

    […] MachidaEn annan sida som också hävdar att de använder ett datoriserat rankingsystem är Fightmatrix. Deras system bygger på ett poängsystem där man får olika poäng beroende på vem man besegrar. […]

  196. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 145 (04-21-2012) April 19, 2012 at 8:01 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight Championship (205) [#1/#4DD] Jon Jones (15-1-0) vs. [#2] Rashad Evans (22-1-1) Jon Jones is the All-Time #11 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  197. Alexander Gustafsson nära en titelchans efter matchen mot Thiago Silva | MMAnytt.se April 15, 2012 at 1:27 pm Reply

    […] gjorde igår. De som fortfarande ligger högre i kurs på topp 5, enligt den oberoende rankingsidan Fightmatrix är för närvarande Jon Jones, Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson, Mauricio ”Shogun” Rua och […]

  198. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fuel TV 2 (04-14-2012) April 11, 2012 at 11:09 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#11] Alexander Gustafsson (13-1-0) vs. [*] Thiago Silva (14-2-0) Thiago Silva is the All-Time #24 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  199. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: Bellator 60 (03-10-2012) March 8, 2012 at 2:43 pm Reply

    […] No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition. . Heavyweight (215) [#26LHW] Travis Wiuff (65-14-0) vs. [*] Anthony Gomez […]

  200. mikel March 3, 2012 at 7:57 am Reply

    Rua vs rampage this bout motivate rampage for sure

  201. Fight Matrix | Fightmatrix Program – UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann (2012-03-03) February 28, 2012 at 9:27 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#45] Anthony Perosh (12-6-0) vs. [#68] Nick Penner […]

  202. Does a win over that version of Rampage really help Bader? – Page 3 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums February 27, 2012 at 4:53 pm Reply

    […] matrix which has the deepest rankings I've found had him going from #9 to #6 in the LHW division. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight Really. Fightmatrix? Good rankings… Someone posted this the other day. Fight Matrix | […]

  203. Does a win over that version of Rampage really help Bader? – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums February 27, 2012 at 4:25 pm Reply

    […] I was impressed, fight matrix which has the deepest rankings I've found had him going from #9 to #6 in the LHW division. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight […]

  204. mikel February 22, 2012 at 2:43 pm Reply

    dan hendo revenge your friend randy and knockout machida is better for you because jon jones or anderson silva is imposible right now you beat then.

  205. jason February 16, 2012 at 10:04 am Reply

    Mike Kent last fought at 200 and 195 before that… he’s a LHW to us. Lang last fought at 191, but did fight WW Before that.. in early 2010. I’ll fix Misha and Lang, but Kent stays.

  206. jason August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Mike Kent last fought at 200 and 195 before that… he’s a LHW to us. Lang last fought at 191, but did fight WW Before that.. in early 2010. I’ll fix Misha and Lang, but Kent stays.

  207. Darren Owen February 15, 2012 at 6:36 pm Reply

    You have Mike Kent as light-heavyweight, he should be at middleweight. As well Jeremy Lang is a Welterweight not light-heavyweight. And Misha Cirkunov is Canadian, yes he was born in Lativia but is a Canadian citizen. Hope this helps.

  208. Darren Owen August 20, 2018 at 3:21 am Reply

    You have Mike Kent as light-heavyweight, he should be at middleweight. As well Jeremy Lang is a Welterweight not light-heavyweight. And Misha Cirkunov is Canadian, yes he was born in Lativia but is a Canadian citizen. Hope this helps.

  209. Alistair February 14, 2012 at 3:56 pm Reply

    Hi, you have Fraser Opie as from the UK. He’s from South Africa as per his Sherdog record.

  210. Bastian January 30, 2012 at 9:13 pm Reply

    Griffin number 7? This fighter is 30 or less

  211. Bastian August 19, 2018 at 10:06 pm Reply

    Griffin number 7? This fighter is 30 or less

  212. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC on FOX 2 (01-28-2012) January 26, 2012 at 7:02 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#3] Rashad Evans (21-1-1) vs. [#12] Phil Davis (9-0-0) Rashad Evans is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and […]

  213. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: MFC 32 (01-27-2012) January 25, 2012 at 10:01 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#66] Dwayne Lewis (13-7-0) vs. [*] Wilson Gouveia […]

  214. oleg January 17, 2012 at 10:10 am Reply

    Davis has been inactive; Nog and Gustaffson passed him by with recent wins.

  215. oleg August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Davis has been inactive; Nog and Gustaffson passed him by with recent wins.

  216. no January 17, 2012 at 3:24 am Reply

    why is phil davis still ranked under little nog and gustafsson?

  217. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: StrikeForce (1-7-2012) January 3, 2012 at 10:40 am Reply

    […] (185) [#15LHW] Keith Jardine (17-10-2) vs. [#12] Luke Rockhold […]

  218. Aaron December 13, 2011 at 5:39 pm Reply

    I think Thiago Silva could knock JBJ block off.

  219. Aaron August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    I think Thiago Silva could knock JBJ block off.

  220. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 140 (12-10-2011) December 8, 2011 at 12:32 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight Championship (205) [#1/#5DD] Jon Jones (14-1-0) vs. [#6] Lyoto Machida (17-2-0) Jon Jones is the All-Time #13 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  221. rudeboyben84 November 30, 2011 at 3:44 am Reply

    Just thought Id mention because it wasnt listed as his next fight when you last updated, Glover Teixeira knocked Out Ricco Rodriguez in a round… wonder how far that moves him up? 14 fight winning streak and 1st round KO’s of Soko, Ricco and Eastman as well as Heavyweight wins. I reckon its time for him to go to UFC.

  222. rudeboyben84 August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Just thought Id mention because it wasnt listed as his next fight when you last updated, Glover Teixeira knocked Out Ricco Rodriguez in a round… wonder how far that moves him up? 14 fight winning streak and 1st round KO’s of Soko, Ricco and Eastman as well as Heavyweight wins. I reckon its time for him to go to UFC.

  223. How the hell is Lil’ Nog top 10??? – Page 7 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums November 26, 2011 at 11:51 pm Reply

    […] Posted by Jyodog MMA Rankings – Unbiased Current and All-time MMA Rankings @ 14 Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight @ 22 I agree more with the second site. The first one has Dan Henderson and Rashad ranked above […]

  224. How the hell is Lil’ Nog top 10??? – Page 4 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums November 26, 2011 at 10:02 pm Reply

    […] Rankings – Unbiased Current and All-time MMA Rankings @ 14 Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight @ 22 __________________ Kim Kaphwan(me) VS Gambit […]

  225. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 139 (11-19-2011) November 17, 2011 at 5:19 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#2/#8DD] Mauricio Rua (20-5-0) vs. [#4] Dan Henderson (28-8-0) Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #4 ranked Light Heavyweight […]

  226. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: Strikeforce Challengers 20 (11-18-2011) November 15, 2011 at 5:20 pm Reply

    […] (185) [#88LHW] Antwain Britt (11-5-0) vs. [#452] Lumumba Sayers […]

  227. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 138 (11-05-2011) November 3, 2011 at 4:40 pm Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#35] Cyrille Diabate (17-7-1) vs. [#128] Anthony Perosh […]

  228. Fight Matrix | FightMatrix Program: UFC 137 (10-29-2011) October 27, 2011 at 11:28 am Reply

    […] Heavyweight (205) [#32] Brandon Vera (11-5-0) vs. [#76] Eliot Marshall […]

  229. Vinny Magalhaes tweets Dana about coming to the UFC – Page 5 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums October 18, 2011 at 3:43 pm Reply

    […] Posted by Dempsey Roll Who cares, he's not a top 50 mma fighter. Thats a matter of opinion. Fight Matrix | Current MMA Rankings &raquo Light Heavyweight […]

  230. Tomatogatame September 26, 2011 at 3:55 pm Reply

    I know but maybe the blocking algorithm shouldn’t take effect based on split/close decisions. It’s not like Rampage/Machida was a decisive win for Rampage.

  231. jason September 25, 2011 at 11:59 am Reply

    But Rampage/Henderson was 4 years ago…

  232. Tomatogatame September 25, 2011 at 11:32 am Reply

    I assume Henderson’s rise is due to the blocking algorithm not allowing Machida over Rampage? The logic there is a bit suspect since Rampage beat Henderson more decisively than he beat Machida.

  233. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:18 am Reply

    But Rampage/Henderson was 4 years ago…

  234. Tomatogatame August 20, 2018 at 3:18 am Reply

    I assume Henderson’s rise is due to the blocking algorithm not allowing Machida over Rampage? The logic there is a bit suspect since Rampage beat Henderson more decisively than he beat Machida.

  235. jason August 24, 2011 at 9:19 am Reply

    Even though his last fight was at 195, and he’s only had one fight at 185 that I know of.. it was in the previous one, so I’ll set him back to 185 on our next update.

  236. jason August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Even though his last fight was at 195, and he’s only had one fight at 185 that I know of.. it was in the previous one, so I’ll set him back to 185 on our next update.

  237. Darren Owen August 24, 2011 at 2:52 am Reply

    Vitor Vianna is a middle weight not a light-heavy weight.

  238. Darren Owen August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Vitor Vianna is a middle weight not a light-heavy weight.

  239. Miles August 11, 2011 at 11:39 am Reply

    Both Alexander Gustafsson and Phil Davis are higher in reality. My boys are climbing though.

  240. Miles August 20, 2018 at 3:23 am Reply

    Both Alexander Gustafsson and Phil Davis are higher in reality. My boys are climbing though.

  241. Maximum Fighting Championship announces MFC 31 Jimmo vs. Sokoudjou « Fight Empire August 6, 2011 at 3:24 pm Reply

    […] Both Jimmo (15-1), who has fought 10 times under the MFC banner, and Sokoudjou (12-8) have recently signed multi-fight contracts, and they will meet head-on for the championship. Both fighters are highly seeded in the world rankings – Jimmo at No. 25 and Sokoudjou at No. 30, according to Fight Matrix (http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs). […]

  242. Jimmo squares off with Sokoudjou « Mfc « Orgs « Iron Forges Iron™ August 6, 2011 at 6:32 am Reply

    […] Both Jimmo (15-1), who has fought 10 times under the MFC banner, and Sokoudjou (12-8) have recently signed multi-fight contracts, and they will meet head-on for the championship. Both fighters are highly seeded in the world rankings – Jimmo at No. 25 and Sokoudjou at No. 30, according to Fight Matrix (http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs). […]

  243. MFC 31: MFC Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan Jimmo vs Sokoudjou | Brazen Apparel August 5, 2011 at 8:05 am Reply

    […] Both Jimmo (15-1), who has fought 10 times under the MFC banner, and Sokoudjou (12-8) have recently signed multi-fight contracts, and they will meet head-on for the championship. Both fighters are highly seeded in the world rankings – Jimmo at No. 25 and Sokoudjou at No. 30, according to Fight Matrix (http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs). […]

  244. » Jimmo squares off with Sokoudjou Fighter's Edge August 4, 2011 at 10:32 pm Reply

    […] Both Jimmo (15-1), who has fought 10 times under the MFC banner, and Sokoudjou (12-8) have recently signed multi-fight contracts, and they will meet head-on for the championship. Both fighters are highly seeded in the world rankings – Jimmo at No. 25 and Sokoudjou at No. 30, according to Fight Matrix (http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs). […]

  245. MFC signs Sokoudjou to fight Jimmo at MFC 31 | The Cage Report August 4, 2011 at 8:29 pm Reply

    […] Both Jimmo (15-1), who has fought 10 times under the MFC banner, and Sokoudjou (12-8) have recently signed multi-fight contracts, and they will meet head-on for the championship. Both fighters are highly seeded in the world rankings – Jimmo at No. 25 and Sokoudjou at No. 30, according to Fight Matrix (http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs). […]

  246. Sokoudjou Signs with MFC | MFC August 4, 2011 at 4:46 pm Reply

    […] Both Jimmo (15-1), who has fought 10 times under the MFC banner, and Sokoudjou (12-8) have recently signed multi-fight contracts, and they will meet head-on for the championship. Both fighters are highly seeded in the world rankings – Jimmo at No. 25 and Sokoudjou at No. 30, according to Fight Matrix (http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/light-heavyweight-185-205-lbs). […]

  247. jason July 3, 2011 at 9:56 pm Reply

    When you have inconsistent fighters and matchmaking that doesn’t always make sense, you will have rankings that don’t always make sense.

  248. Tundra July 3, 2011 at 8:43 pm Reply

    stephan Bonner is ranked lower than Houston Alexander? How do you figure that? Alot of these dont make sense.

  249. Tundra July 3, 2011 at 8:41 pm Reply

    Hamill 15th is rediculous I agtee. Bader , Sobral, Nog, are ranked lower than Hamill? That makes no sense.

  250. jason August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    When you have inconsistent fighters and matchmaking that doesn’t always make sense, you will have rankings that don’t always make sense.

  251. Tundra August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    stephan Bonner is ranked lower than Houston Alexander? How do you figure that? Alot of these dont make sense.

  252. Tundra August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Hamill 15th is rediculous I agtee. Bader , Sobral, Nog, are ranked lower than Hamill? That makes no sense.

  253. ThonolansGhost June 23, 2011 at 2:05 pm Reply

    LOL…Somebody needs to give Matt Hamill a bit more respect.

  254. ThonolansGhost August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    LOL…Somebody needs to give Matt Hamill a bit more respect.

  255. oleg June 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm Reply

    100 guys who can beat Matt Hamill? Well somebody is high…

  256. PJSCIT June 19, 2011 at 10:15 am Reply

    matt hamill 15th? are you high? there are a 100 guys in that weight class that could beat him. PLEASE.

  257. PJSCIT August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    matt hamill 15th? are you high? there are a 100 guys in that weight class that could beat him. PLEASE.

  258. frankie June 15, 2011 at 11:41 pm Reply

    Hendo #2 imo….. Jon Jones is unstoppable atm

  259. jason April 16, 2011 at 6:17 pm Reply

    Regarding dude’s comment, Jonathan is on the money – with some exceptions. If a fighter or someone from his team requests a move, or if I’m almost completely sure the move in weight was a 1-time shot only — I’ll intercept the move.

  260. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Regarding dude’s comment, Jonathan is on the money – with some exceptions. If a fighter or someone from his team requests a move, or if I’m almost completely sure the move in weight was a 1-time shot only — I’ll intercept the move.

  261. jason April 13, 2011 at 7:59 am Reply

    It will be 11-6 on next update (Sunday or Monday)

  262. marcu$ $ $ursa April 13, 2011 at 6:05 am Reply

    Hey I need to get my record updated to 11-6 PLS!!
    $$$

  263. jason August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    It will be 11-6 on next update (Sunday or Monday)

  264. marcu$ $ $ursa August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Hey I need to get my record updated to 11-6 PLS!!
    $$$

  265. Jonathan April 5, 2011 at 10:41 am Reply

    He last fought at HW against Antonio Silva. The fighters get ranked at the weight class in which they last competed, regardless of what their natural weight class is.

  266. the dude April 4, 2011 at 2:49 pm Reply

    You should move Mike Kyle from heavyweight to light heavyweight. The fact he can hold (& has held) his own vs. top heavyweights doesn’t make him one! At 205, I have him top 15. Love this site; the best MMA rankings on the web.

  267. jason March 31, 2011 at 8:41 am Reply

    Not much at all. Thiago’s will drop slightly. Vera’s will change negligibly.

  268. Neo March 31, 2011 at 7:59 am Reply

    Gotta ask, if the Vera/T. Silva fight gets overturned to a no contest, what will that do to T. Silva and Vera’s ratings?

  269. Neo August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Gotta ask, if the Vera/T. Silva fight gets overturned to a no contest, what will that do to T. Silva and Vera’s ratings?

  270. Fight Matrix – Mixed Martial Arts Rankings » Blog Archive » The Week in Rankings – Page 25 March 25, 2011 at 2:23 pm Reply

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  271. bones vs randy looking likely – Page 6 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums March 25, 2011 at 12:45 pm Reply

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  272. oleg March 22, 2011 at 9:31 am Reply

    The Jackson loss was proof Dana White doesn’t like Machida? I thought it was the judges who scored the fight for Rampage, not Dana White.

  273. give ma a break March 22, 2011 at 6:47 am Reply

    Can Dana White make it any more obvious that he doesnt like MACHIDA? From one Bostonian to another…”Grow up Dana.” The guy is one of the best in the world and technically only has one loss his entire career.. the Jackson loss was a joke and proves you dont like Machida

  274. PJSCIT March 22, 2011 at 6:44 am Reply

    Ronato Sobral would make Matt Hamill look like he has never fought before and he is ranked above Sobral? Rediculous. Makes no sense.

  275. give ma a break August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Can Dana White make it any more obvious that he doesnt like MACHIDA? From one Bostonian to another…”Grow up Dana.” The guy is one of the best in the world and technically only has one loss his entire career.. the Jackson loss was a joke and proves you dont like Machida

  276. jason March 21, 2011 at 9:26 am Reply

    Blocking may prevent that rating creep. If I’m #5 and I beat #4 by a close decision — then I turn around and smash #9.. should I be propelled above #4 if it has only been a few months?

  277. Jordan P. March 21, 2011 at 7:20 am Reply

    Its nice to see machida will easily leapfrog rampage after that close controversial decision. Machida is the only one with the tools to compete with jones, and the rankings reflect it because there isn’t a single person who is significantly better than machida above him. a win over couture and someone like forrest griffin could easily have machida at #2 in 205 after everything plays out.

    it should also be noted that by that time lyoto will have fought or be teammates with 15 of the top 50 lhw and thats not including guys from other weight classes on his team or bj penn (leites, nunes, fabiano, ishii, munoz, galvao, rizzo, thiago, dos santos, big nog, jacare, anderson silva and jose aldo).

  278. jason August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Blocking may prevent that rating creep. If I’m #5 and I beat #4 by a close decision — then I turn around and smash #9.. should I be propelled above #4 if it has only been a few months?

  279. Jordan P. August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Its nice to see machida will easily leapfrog rampage after that close controversial decision. Machida is the only one with the tools to compete with jones, and the rankings reflect it because there isn’t a single person who is significantly better than machida above him. a win over couture and someone like forrest griffin could easily have machida at #2 in 205 after everything plays out.

    it should also be noted that by that time lyoto will have fought or be teammates with 15 of the top 50 lhw and thats not including guys from other weight classes on his team or bj penn (leites, nunes, fabiano, ishii, munoz, galvao, rizzo, thiago, dos santos, big nog, jacare, anderson silva and jose aldo).

  280. Jones Prom Queen Act *with GIFs* – Page 35 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums March 18, 2011 at 4:05 am Reply

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  281. jason March 14, 2011 at 11:59 am Reply

    I’ll update that on next release.

  282. Alistair March 14, 2011 at 11:25 am Reply

    Hi guy’s,

    The promotion “Fight Force” is actually Fight UK.

    Could this be changed please?

    Thanks

  283. jason August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    I’ll update that on next release.

  284. Alistair August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Hi guy’s,

    The promotion “Fight Force” is actually Fight UK.

    Could this be changed please?

    Thanks

  285. Fight Matrix – Mixed Martial Arts Rankings » Blog Archive » The Week In Rankings – Page 08 March 8, 2011 at 5:55 pm Reply

    […] 40 years young, Dan Henderson is not ready to hang up the gloves just yet.  With a third round knockout of Rafael Cavalcante, […]

  286. oleg February 14, 2011 at 12:08 am Reply

    @John: no change unless the fight outcome gets officially overturned.

  287. John February 13, 2011 at 10:50 pm Reply

    Are there any adjustments made for fighters who test positive for P.E.D.s, such as Chael Sonnen and Thiago Silva recently, or is that a change that would only be reflected if the fight outcome gets overturned by the SAC?

  288. oleg August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    @John: no change unless the fight outcome gets officially overturned.

  289. John August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Are there any adjustments made for fighters who test positive for P.E.D.s, such as Chael Sonnen and Thiago Silva recently, or is that a change that would only be reflected if the fight outcome gets overturned by the SAC?

  290. Who should fight Phil Davis at UFC 129? – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums February 12, 2011 at 12:57 pm Reply

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  291. Fight Matrix – Mixed Martial Arts Rankings » Blog Archive » The Week in Rankings: UFC 126 – Page 11 February 11, 2011 at 11:56 am Reply

    […] Kingsbury rose 26 spots to enter the light-heavyweight Top 50 at #43 after making quick work of Ricardo Romero.  Kyle improves to 1-3 in the UFC and is on a three-win streak, while Romero falls to #84 with the […]

  292. jason February 7, 2011 at 9:03 am Reply

    Will be fixed on next update. Bad translation.

  293. Chromium February 6, 2011 at 11:34 pm Reply

    Uh… are you sure Koji Oishi and Kazuki Tokudome are both LHWs? Sherdog has them both listed at LW.

  294. Chromium August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Uh… are you sure Koji Oishi and Kazuki Tokudome are both LHWs? Sherdog has them both listed at LW.

  295. NR January 30, 2011 at 3:17 pm Reply

    Surprised that Gracie jumped ahead of Phil Davis with that win.

  296. NR August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Surprised that Gracie jumped ahead of Phil Davis with that win.

  297. iverbure January 19, 2011 at 7:03 am Reply

    Glover Teixeira is brazilian

  298. iverbure August 20, 2018 at 1:17 am Reply

    Glover Teixeira is brazilian

  299. Fight Matrix – Mixed Martial Arts Rankings » Blog Archive » The Week in Rankings – Page 04 January 4, 2011 at 11:22 am Reply

    […] Brandon ‘The Truth’ Vera once had lofty aspirations of becoming the first fighter to simultaneously hold the UFC heavyweight and light-heavyweight titles.  Unfortunately things don’t always work out as planned, and Vera now finds himself on a skid, losing his last three bouts and requiring major reconstructive facial surgery for the second time in as many fights.   Making his return to the Octagon after a loss to Jon Jones, who shattered Vera’s eye socket with an elbow, Vera took on Thiago Silva.  Fresh off back surgery and a long medical layoff of his own, Thiago dominated and humilated Vera for three rounds, winning a unanimous decision and turning Brandon’s nose into a grotesque caricature.  It will be a shocker if Vera’s release from UFC is not announced in the coming days. […]

  300. iverbure January 4, 2011 at 1:41 am Reply

    how is it that you missed the FAQ part of the site?

  301. iverbure August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    how is it that you missed the FAQ part of the site?

  302. overhand right January 2, 2011 at 6:16 pm Reply

    how is it that neither silva nor vera went up or down respectively after their fight?

  303. iverbure December 20, 2010 at 12:51 pm Reply

    can someone delete this guys posts? guy can’t even spell. what the hell is a dooshbag?

  304. iverbure August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    can someone delete this guys posts? guy can’t even spell. what the hell is a dooshbag?

  305. Ehhh December 19, 2010 at 7:18 pm Reply

    why is bader 5 and jon jones 16????? this computer must not be able to calculate the ass whooping jones gave to hamill…. then again, jones is a dooshbag…. beating up a deaf guy like that…. and why is couture’s ancient ass still in top ten? UFC fights start at 10pm, bed time at the nursing home is at 8.

  306. Ehhh August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    why is bader 5 and jon jones 16????? this computer must not be able to calculate the ass whooping jones gave to hamill…. then again, jones is a dooshbag…. beating up a deaf guy like that…. and why is couture’s ancient ass still in top ten? UFC fights start at 10pm, bed time at the nursing home is at 8.

  307. ***Tito’s career since 2002 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums December 14, 2010 at 11:31 pm Reply

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  308. jason December 6, 2010 at 12:09 pm Reply

    If you are a longtime viewer of our site, you’ve probably figured out that fighters take their points to new divisions… this value is modified, but with Hendo’s past achievements at 185, 205, and his most recent win… How could he not be in the Top 10 and above Cavalcante?

    When a few decent wins can get a guy a title, it should be no surprise that a fighter with a HOF-resume outside the organization can move in and take a higher rank position.

  309. Mondo Hollywood December 6, 2010 at 2:21 am Reply

    Nah, I love this website but to put Dan Henderson so high after a win against Babalu doesnt mean hes better than half the top 10! The strikeforce champ shpuld be in front of him cuz Henderson is the challenger. Bullshit!

  310. Mondo Hollywood August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Nah, I love this website but to put Dan Henderson so high after a win against Babalu doesnt mean hes better than half the top 10! The strikeforce champ shpuld be in front of him cuz Henderson is the challenger. Bullshit!

  311. jason December 4, 2010 at 6:11 pm Reply

    Hamill last three decisions
    W-Ortiz
    W-Jardine
    W-Jones (hmm)

    Jones last three decisions
    W-Matyushenko
    W-Vera
    L-Hamill

  312. jason December 4, 2010 at 6:10 pm Reply

    For beating who?

  313. Brandon December 4, 2010 at 6:05 pm Reply

    WOW!!!???!!!???
    Hammill over Jones…

    HAHAHA what a joke…
    Jones is definently top 6

  314. jason August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    Hamill last three decisions
    W-Ortiz
    W-Jardine
    W-Jones (hmm)

    Jones last three decisions
    W-Matyushenko
    W-Vera
    L-Hamill

  315. jason August 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reply

    For beating who?

  316. iverbure November 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm Reply

    dear murcas how did it feel to get punched in the face by donald cerrone? does he have any power?

  317. iverbure August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    dear murcas how did it feel to get punched in the face by donald cerrone? does he have any power?

  318. jason November 4, 2010 at 9:15 am Reply

    Ok Marcus, we’ll have that for next update. Was it at 205?

  319. Marcus Sursa November 3, 2010 at 11:00 pm Reply

    Hey yall don’t have my last win over Wayne Cole added to the site yet! Do you think U could add that and see if it moves me up any spots??? Thanks for your time! God Bless

    $$$

  320. Marcus Sursa August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Hey yall don’t have my last win over Wayne Cole added to the site yet! Do you think U could add that and see if it moves me up any spots??? Thanks for your time! God Bless

    $$$

  321. Toney blows away Couture – Fast as Mercer did Sylvia!!!! – Page 10 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums August 23, 2010 at 6:49 am Reply

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  322. Matt509 August 23, 2010 at 12:55 am Reply

    Wow UFC owns the LHW division.

  323. Toney blows away Couture – Fast as Mercer did Sylvia!!!! – Page 8 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums August 22, 2010 at 7:45 pm Reply

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  324. Toney blows away Couture – Fast as Mercer did Sylvia!!!! – Page 7 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums August 22, 2010 at 6:18 pm Reply

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  325. Randy Couture Vs James Toney Promo. – Page 10 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 18, 2010 at 12:15 pm Reply

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  326. Matt July 18, 2010 at 6:00 am Reply

    I don’t see Rua beating Rahsad. I just don’t. I can also knowone dominating this weight class for a while. With fighters like Machida, Rua, Rashad, Rampage, Griffen, Jon Jones, Matt Hammil, Thiago Silva, Belfort, and possibly Anderson Silva moving up. This weight class is loaded with stars and I can’t wait to see all these great matchups ready to happen.

    I just wish they could go abck to UFC1 and make a tourny. Just a good old fashin UFC tourny, the winner gets the LHW championship.

  327. Matt August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    I don’t see Rua beating Rahsad. I just don’t. I can also knowone dominating this weight class for a while. With fighters like Machida, Rua, Rashad, Rampage, Griffen, Jon Jones, Matt Hammil, Thiago Silva, Belfort, and possibly Anderson Silva moving up. This weight class is loaded with stars and I can’t wait to see all these great matchups ready to happen.

    I just wish they could go abck to UFC1 and make a tourny. Just a good old fashin UFC tourny, the winner gets the LHW championship.

  328. Couture/Toney – Is the UFC handing boxing a gift? – Page 56 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 9, 2010 at 7:02 pm Reply

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  329. jason June 23, 2010 at 10:23 am Reply

    No idea. 195 is in our LHW zone and by default, a fighter moves to his most recent weight class.

  330. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:08 am Reply

    No idea. 195 is in our LHW zone and by default, a fighter moves to his most recent weight class.

  331. Thorgrimm June 23, 2010 at 3:23 am Reply

    Does Robbie Lawler plan on fighting at LHW ? I thought that fight with Babalu was just a catch-weight fight.

  332. Thorgrimm August 19, 2018 at 10:32 pm Reply

    Does Robbie Lawler plan on fighting at LHW ? I thought that fight with Babalu was just a catch-weight fight.

  333. James Toney Interview – Page 6 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 4, 2010 at 12:20 pm Reply

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  334. James Toney Interview – Page 5 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums June 4, 2010 at 11:52 am Reply

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  335. jason May 31, 2010 at 4:47 pm Reply

    Machida got demolished by Rua who was lower than Evans…. sometimes these things just happen..

    The two options are blocking, or some type of retroactive guidance (changing the effect of previous fights based on more recent fights).

    Blocking is way too concrete and in the cases of guidance, similar instances may still occur.

    There’s no good solution

  336. gmoney May 31, 2010 at 4:06 pm Reply

    Can something be written in for head-to-head fights? Evans ranked over Machida should not be happening. He didn’t just lose to Machida, he got demolished.

  337. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Machida got demolished by Rua who was lower than Evans…. sometimes these things just happen..

    The two options are blocking, or some type of retroactive guidance (changing the effect of previous fights based on more recent fights).

    Blocking is way too concrete and in the cases of guidance, similar instances may still occur.

    There’s no good solution

  338. gmoney August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Can something be written in for head-to-head fights? Evans ranked over Machida should not be happening. He didn’t just lose to Machida, he got demolished.

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  340. jason May 24, 2010 at 5:52 am Reply

    Ignoring that DQ would probably not get Jones into the top 10.

  341. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Ignoring that DQ would probably not get Jones into the top 10.

  342. Chris L May 24, 2010 at 12:47 am Reply

    A disqualifiacation for ranking purposes should be noted and thrown out. This is a weakness of computer or statistical ranking. Jon Jones is easily a top ten fighter. He totally dominated Matt Hamill. A loss my disqualification should be set aside.

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  345. FOOGAZEE May 10, 2010 at 9:01 am Reply

    I don’t want to tell anybody that I told them so, but Jon ‘Bones’ Jones will be the light heavyweight champion inside of two years. Please rank him respectively in th top ten and put Anderson Silva in there also!!! He only fought his last 3 fights at 205lbs and won convincingly. Why is Paulo Filho in these rankings??? He’s a great fighter but fights at 185lbs and couldn’t beat Jake Shields or Anderson Silva if he ever had the chance in that middleweight division.

  346. FOOGAZEE August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    I don’t want to tell anybody that I told them so, but Jon ‘Bones’ Jones will be the light heavyweight champion inside of two years. Please rank him respectively in th top ten and put Anderson Silva in there also!!! He only fought his last 3 fights at 205lbs and won convincingly. Why is Paulo Filho in these rankings??? He’s a great fighter but fights at 185lbs and couldn’t beat Jake Shields or Anderson Silva if he ever had the chance in that middleweight division.

  347. marvin March 30, 2010 at 11:45 pm Reply

    heavyweight would be the class where a non champ is #1, plus i don’t think rampage will be at 2 after the rashad fight. Rua should be 2

  348. jason March 24, 2010 at 3:50 pm Reply

    Without running the numbers.. I’d have to say that Machida would still be ahead, but it would be very close.

  349. jordan p. March 24, 2010 at 3:10 pm Reply

    this is the only division where a non champ could be number one. jcs if rampage ko’s rashad in devastating fashion and lyoto wins a decision to shogun, could rampage actually pass machida?

  350. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Without running the numbers.. I’d have to say that Machida would still be ahead, but it would be very close.

  351. steve February 24, 2010 at 10:21 am Reply

    How is Vinny ranked above Eliot Marshall? Vinny lost his last 2 ufc fights one of which was to Eliot.

  352. oc wrestler February 23, 2010 at 9:54 am Reply

    how is shogun #6 he “beat” lyota machida he should be #2 or #3 guy

  353. jason February 11, 2010 at 10:08 am Reply

    Just read that the Lombard fight actually happened at 185, he’ll be back to 185 on next update.

  354. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:10 am Reply

    Just read that the Lombard fight actually happened at 185, he’ll be back to 185 on next update.

  355. jason February 8, 2010 at 6:12 pm Reply

    Its arguable whether or not we should have left Lombard at Light Heavy…. I could see both sides of the argument.

  356. Jordan P. February 7, 2010 at 11:48 pm Reply

    they do rankings by what weight class you last fought in. and i’m glad lombard lost some points overall. he looked like shit in that fight.

  357. Jacob A February 7, 2010 at 11:21 pm Reply

    Why is Hector Lombard ranked at LHW, isn’t he a middleweight holding that divisional belt in a few companies.

  358. Jordan P. August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    they do rankings by what weight class you last fought in. and i’m glad lombard lost some points overall. he looked like shit in that fight.

  359. Jacob A August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Why is Hector Lombard ranked at LHW, isn’t he a middleweight holding that divisional belt in a few companies.

  360. DJT December 19, 2009 at 1:35 pm Reply

    Nice to know, thanks for the response. The Mercer issue isn’t because he is a boxer or because of his age. I personally think that high level boxers with the right training can be competitive in MMA. The only issue I have is he has only one fight and though I realize who he beat, I just don’t see it warranted. As far as Vera and Jardine go I was basing it on recent performances, such as this year. Again, despite my belief on where I think them or anyone else should be ranked I do enjoy this website immensely and I always look forward to the updated rankings.

  361. DJT August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Nice to know, thanks for the response. The Mercer issue isn’t because he is a boxer or because of his age. I personally think that high level boxers with the right training can be competitive in MMA. The only issue I have is he has only one fight and though I realize who he beat, I just don’t see it warranted. As far as Vera and Jardine go I was basing it on recent performances, such as this year. Again, despite my belief on where I think them or anyone else should be ranked I do enjoy this website immensely and I always look forward to the updated rankings.

  362. jason December 19, 2009 at 1:18 am Reply

    ‘Big 15’ refers to their records in what we conclude are the top 15 organizations.

    The 540 Opp % is an experimental metric that’s meant to be a secondary metric (at the most).. perhaps even a tertiary one.

    Quality Performance % is a career measure.

    Jardine beat Vera and has shown recently that he can beat a higher quality opponent. Although he has more recent losses, they are to pretty highly rated opposition and thus, not quite as damaging. Jardine is just higher than Liddell (17th) and Vera (19th) who he recently beat by split. He lost recently to Wanderlei (13th), Jackson (2nd), and Thiago (10th). I see absolutely no problem with either Jardine or Vera’s rankings based on the objective results.

    Mercer is 14th Heavyweight because he beat Tim Sylvia, who himself was in the Top 15 at the time of the bout. If Mercer wasn’t in his late 40s and known as a pro boxer, I doubt many people would have a problem with this.

  363. DJT December 19, 2009 at 12:27 am Reply

    I very much enjoy this website but I think the way the rankings are computed need to be tweaked. I used to think it was pretty accurate now I just don’t understand how they get to where they are. One example of many is Jardine being ranked over Vera, looking at the statistics they are both 3-4 in the last 3 years but Vera is 9-4 against top 15 and Jardine is 6-6. Vera is better in Quality Performance and 540 opponent strength percentage. Why have those statistics if they aren’t valued to distinguish the rankings? Is Vera the better fighter, I don’t know but statistically it seems he is. And I don’t want to beat a dead horse but Ray Mercer the 14th heavyweight? How would you justify a computation of that? Just my thoughts.

  364. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    ‘Big 15’ refers to their records in what we conclude are the top 15 organizations.

    The 540 Opp % is an experimental metric that’s meant to be a secondary metric (at the most).. perhaps even a tertiary one.

    Quality Performance % is a career measure.

    Jardine beat Vera and has shown recently that he can beat a higher quality opponent. Although he has more recent losses, they are to pretty highly rated opposition and thus, not quite as damaging. Jardine is just higher than Liddell (17th) and Vera (19th) who he recently beat by split. He lost recently to Wanderlei (13th), Jackson (2nd), and Thiago (10th). I see absolutely no problem with either Jardine or Vera’s rankings based on the objective results.

    Mercer is 14th Heavyweight because he beat Tim Sylvia, who himself was in the Top 15 at the time of the bout. If Mercer wasn’t in his late 40s and known as a pro boxer, I doubt many people would have a problem with this.

  365. DJT August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    I very much enjoy this website but I think the way the rankings are computed need to be tweaked. I used to think it was pretty accurate now I just don’t understand how they get to where they are. One example of many is Jardine being ranked over Vera, looking at the statistics they are both 3-4 in the last 3 years but Vera is 9-4 against top 15 and Jardine is 6-6. Vera is better in Quality Performance and 540 opponent strength percentage. Why have those statistics if they aren’t valued to distinguish the rankings? Is Vera the better fighter, I don’t know but statistically it seems he is. And I don’t want to beat a dead horse but Ray Mercer the 14th heavyweight? How would you justify a computation of that? Just my thoughts.

  366. George November 22, 2009 at 1:59 pm Reply

    Sounds fair

  367. jason November 22, 2009 at 1:51 pm Reply

    We start decaying ratings at 12 months inactivity and drop them from the rankings after 15.

  368. George November 22, 2009 at 1:50 pm Reply

    Pretty soon Quinton Jackson should be considered inactive and removed from the rankings

  369. George August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Pretty soon Quinton Jackson should be considered inactive and removed from the rankings

  370. jason November 20, 2009 at 6:47 pm Reply

    Ortiz is still considered inactive and not ranked.

  371. Aaron Havill November 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm Reply

    I think I might be blind but i didnt see tito ortiz anywhere…just curious because of the fight this weekend

  372. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Ortiz is still considered inactive and not ranked.

  373. Aaron Havill August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    I think I might be blind but i didnt see tito ortiz anywhere…just curious because of the fight this weekend

  374. Tchernobog October 27, 2009 at 3:43 pm Reply

    Shogun says hi.

  375. Jordan Penwell September 23, 2009 at 10:21 am Reply

    Well now that Rampage retired its kind of a wash in the light heavyweight division. No one else had a shot to beat lyoto machida and they just don’t have a single damn contender left worth noting for the the upcoming january/febuary card to face machida. I’m not disappointed in rampage, he only fought the best and he had a spectacular career. i wish i could have seen him fight rashad of course but that alright none the less. now that the fight between them is nixed i say take another route.

    Dan henderson has said time and again that he does not want to fight anyone else at middleweight except anderson silva. He has not lost since fighting anderson silva and put up a dog fight against rampage. he has a rock jaw, a monster right hand, and top 3 wrestling in the ufc. Put him up against rashad in a contenders bout. It will be a good fight because rashad actually has footwork unlike bisping and so it won’t end in quick knockout by either side (dan henderson has a rock jaw). Look at what tito did to rashad. he outwrestled him. this would be a true test to rashad and an interesting fight that even dan couldn’t argue.

    for middleweight let vitor fight nate marquardt in a number one contender bout. then there will be no bitching and whining. then later if dan wins against rashad and either wins or loses to lyoto then dan will have easily earned the right to fight anderson silva (saying silva doesn’t lose to either nate or vitor). Let silva fight Frank mir lol.

  376. Jordan Penwell August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Well now that Rampage retired its kind of a wash in the light heavyweight division. No one else had a shot to beat lyoto machida and they just don’t have a single damn contender left worth noting for the the upcoming january/febuary card to face machida. I’m not disappointed in rampage, he only fought the best and he had a spectacular career. i wish i could have seen him fight rashad of course but that alright none the less. now that the fight between them is nixed i say take another route.

    Dan henderson has said time and again that he does not want to fight anyone else at middleweight except anderson silva. He has not lost since fighting anderson silva and put up a dog fight against rampage. he has a rock jaw, a monster right hand, and top 3 wrestling in the ufc. Put him up against rashad in a contenders bout. It will be a good fight because rashad actually has footwork unlike bisping and so it won’t end in quick knockout by either side (dan henderson has a rock jaw). Look at what tito did to rashad. he outwrestled him. this would be a true test to rashad and an interesting fight that even dan couldn’t argue.

    for middleweight let vitor fight nate marquardt in a number one contender bout. then there will be no bitching and whining. then later if dan wins against rashad and either wins or loses to lyoto then dan will have easily earned the right to fight anderson silva (saying silva doesn’t lose to either nate or vitor). Let silva fight Frank mir lol.

  377. Frank Winters September 2, 2009 at 1:25 pm Reply

    Please bump Forrest Griffin, Rich Franklin, Keith Jardine, Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva down. Anderson Silva & Dan Henderson need to be in the top 15 because they’ve only moved up to this weight class and been ruthless!!! Thiago Silva needs to be ranked higher than that!!! He just lost that one fight to Machida when the round should’ve been clearly over. Jon Jones is a beast! I hope Paulo Filho decides to come to UFC and showcase his skill in both the 185 & 205 weight class!

  378. Timtek August 16, 2009 at 8:21 pm Reply

    Better move Mousasi into the top ten at LHW. He’s made the move to this division. Source:

  379. Timtek August 20, 2018 at 3:02 am Reply

    Better move Mousasi into the top ten at LHW. He’s made the move to this division. Source:

  380. the bro June 17, 2009 at 11:11 pm Reply

    ‘adsurd’ is ‘absurd’ misspelled. i thought everybody knew that.

    as for silva, his move may never be permanent. he’s certainly capable of becoming to the UFC what henderson was to Pride. in that case, if i understand how the matrix is set up, silva’s MW victories will impact his LHW ranking and vice versa.

    or am i getting that wrong?

  381. jason June 17, 2009 at 9:46 am Reply

    What is “adsurd” anyway?

    Silva will likely remain in our Middleweight rankings until his move is permanent.

  382. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    What is “adsurd” anyway?

    Silva will likely remain in our Middleweight rankings until his move is permanent.

  383. the bro June 17, 2009 at 12:53 am Reply

    ace franklin’s placement as the #6 LHW shows that fightmatrix’s ‘non-division specific’ idea is terribly flawed. i assume that if anderson silva’s 205 fight with griffin is a bust, he’ll still make his LHW ranking debut in the top 10. and that’s adsurd.

  384. the bro August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    ace franklin’s placement as the #6 LHW shows that fightmatrix’s ‘non-division specific’ idea is terribly flawed. i assume that if anderson silva’s 205 fight with griffin is a bust, he’ll still make his LHW ranking debut in the top 10. and that’s adsurd.

  385. James Sanders June 12, 2009 at 3:14 am Reply

    well loco the ufc is saying if wanderlai wins he is in for a middleweight title fight and im sure if rich wins he’ll be the #1 contender for the Machida Rua fight winner since rampage is coaching as we read

  386. jason June 10, 2009 at 2:03 pm Reply

    They’ll both stay at Light Heavy.

  387. LOCO-PLATA June 10, 2009 at 12:40 pm Reply

    I have a question… If Wandy and franklin are fighting at 195lbs where will the rankings be after the fight. Seince franklin is planning on staying at 205 and silva is moving down 185???

  388. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    They’ll both stay at Light Heavy.

  389. ThonolansGhost June 9, 2009 at 9:42 pm Reply

    Actually, the rankings are mostly good.

  390. bob June 8, 2009 at 6:05 pm Reply

    i think the rankings r bulcrap and somebody needs to get the real updated rankings!!!!

  391. James Sanders June 7, 2009 at 12:01 am Reply

    kevin randleman’s loss should knock him out of the top 50 and maybe start thinkin about the R word

  392. ThonolansGhost June 6, 2009 at 1:50 pm Reply

    Seriously, why is Coleman in the top 25? He hasn’t won a fight in over three years.

  393. James Sanders June 2, 2009 at 3:43 am Reply

    Rua vs Machida sounds like a 1 round fight to me

  394. James Sanders May 28, 2009 at 9:01 pm Reply

    Gegard Mousasi would be a nice fit in the light heavyweight division i know he has been at that weight class before but that dude is nasty 20 subs outta 24 wins shit Dana pick up the phone

  395. James Sanders May 28, 2009 at 8:52 pm Reply

    Okay Machida destroys Evans but who now since Evans and Jackson will coach UF season 10 when Griffin gets choked out by Silva should Rua jump him i don’t think he should i just hope Machida doesn’t pull a Coutre and challenge someone like a Coleman and Coleman pulls a Lesnar now that would be a headache

  396. James Sanders August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Gegard Mousasi would be a nice fit in the light heavyweight division i know he has been at that weight class before but that dude is nasty 20 subs outta 24 wins shit Dana pick up the phone

  397. James Sanders August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Okay Machida destroys Evans but who now since Evans and Jackson will coach UF season 10 when Griffin gets choked out by Silva should Rua jump him i don’t think he should i just hope Machida doesn’t pull a Coutre and challenge someone like a Coleman and Coleman pulls a Lesnar now that would be a headache

  398. Jordan Penwell May 28, 2009 at 2:52 pm Reply

    Ouch machida crushed alot of doubters in here
    anyways it looks like evans will face rampage still after the 10th season of the ultimate fighter
    and if forrest beats anderson silva then he will get an automatic shot at machida

  399. Jordan Penwell August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Ouch machida crushed alot of doubters in here
    anyways it looks like evans will face rampage still after the 10th season of the ultimate fighter
    and if forrest beats anderson silva then he will get an automatic shot at machida

  400. ThonolansGhost May 26, 2009 at 9:40 am Reply

    Exactly why are Coleman and Randleman in the top 25?

  401. ThonolansGhost August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Exactly why are Coleman and Randleman in the top 25?

  402. James Sanders May 23, 2009 at 6:39 pm Reply

    for the evans comment how in the hell is evans a punk as of right now he is the only consistent light heavy since liddell’s glory days he has not lost a fight and the tito fight was a joke he should have won that one instead of a draw when/if he beats machida you still won’t call him legit because who in the hell has lyoto machida beaten other than tito ortiz

  403. IcyB May 22, 2009 at 5:44 am Reply

    These rankings are not biased. They are computer generated based on who wins and who loses…the way it should be. Let the fighters decide their rankings. If they want to be top 10 then they have to beat somebody in that top 10, or streak up lots of wins in impressive fashion against good opposition. The fighters decide their fate, not journalists.

    When Bonnar fought Jones, he was prolly ranked higher than he is now…and Jones was prolly ranked 100 or something.

  404. Richard Wade May 11, 2009 at 2:40 am Reply

    I think you guys should really read the “About Fight Matrix” page: http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/

  405. Ben May 8, 2009 at 11:12 am Reply

    Shogun is gonna kick the shit out of everyone. The Shogun is Back!

  406. Ben August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Shogun is gonna kick the shit out of everyone. The Shogun is Back!

  407. Jordan Penwell May 7, 2009 at 8:46 pm Reply

    yes its what dana white said would happen

  408. LOCO-PLATA April 30, 2009 at 1:33 pm Reply

    So im guessing the winner of Evans/Machida is going to have to defend their title against Rampage. “Is that an accurate guess??”

  409. LOCO-PLATA August 19, 2018 at 7:22 pm Reply

    So im guessing the winner of Evans/Machida is going to have to defend their title against Rampage. “Is that an accurate guess??”

  410. Jordan Penwell April 28, 2009 at 6:36 pm Reply

    sorry but it should be rampage #1 machida #2 rashad is a punk so i don’t care where he is. i have to agree with regiondoc. bonnar has had a rough patch but not only will he get into title contention i have no doubt he could be such fighters as brandon vera and chuck liddell. chuck should retire. him being in the top 20 is a travesty. he is a legend and was the best forever but he can’t do it any more

  411. Jordan Penwell August 19, 2018 at 7:22 pm Reply

    sorry but it should be rampage #1 machida #2 rashad is a punk so i don’t care where he is. i have to agree with regiondoc. bonnar has had a rough patch but not only will he get into title contention i have no doubt he could be such fighters as brandon vera and chuck liddell. chuck should retire. him being in the top 20 is a travesty. he is a legend and was the best forever but he can’t do it any more

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  414. jason March 29, 2009 at 6:41 pm Reply

    Plus Bonnar has been inactive.

  415. Richard Wade March 29, 2009 at 6:37 pm Reply

    It has to do with where those fighters were ranked when he fought them. Not where they’re ranked now.

  416. jason August 20, 2018 at 3:06 am Reply

    Plus Bonnar has been inactive.

  417. regiondoc March 23, 2009 at 11:36 am Reply

    How is my boy Bonnar #52? If past performance/competition is indicative of ranking 4 of his losses are to top 4 fighters (3 by decision and 1 to TKO by cut). He has a win over Schafer #26, Irvin #27, and Jardine #11. His last loss was to Jones #25.

    If you are going to say it was because he was inactive for awhile then you need to drop Shogun out of the 20. Prior to beating an over the hill Coleman his last win was over 2 years ago.

    So if you look at past competition and performance you need to be consistent.

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    Fighters get credit for what they’ve done in past divisions. His initial placement at LHW was projected.

  421. razputin January 28, 2009 at 9:16 am Reply

    Rich Franklin #6 light heavyweight???on the basis of what???he won against a one dimensional wrestler who refused to take him down (Matt Hammill), then lost to Dan Henderson. So is he a top 10 light heavyweight because he was the best middleweight when the middleweight division quite frankly sucked???give me a break, please. His shot at getting through the cluster of sick light heavies is as good as his shot against Anderson Silva

  422. jason August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

    Fighters get credit for what they’ve done in past divisions. His initial placement at LHW was projected.

  423. razputin August 20, 2018 at 1:15 am Reply

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  439. Who is the new #1 at 205? – Page 2 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 6, 2008 at 4:57 pm Reply

    […] Posted by seanhen1984 Fight Matrix Light Heavyweight well he is Is this the same Fight Matrix that has Robbie Lawler above Rich Franklin? […]

  440. Who is the new #1 at 205? – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 6, 2008 at 4:54 pm Reply

    […] Fight Matrix Light Heavyweight well he is __________________ Personally Guaranteeing a Forrest Griffin victory over Rampage on 6/30/08 oh shit, i was right, 7/5/08 […]

  441. ***Forrest is NOT #1 LHW here’s why…*** – Page 21 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 6, 2008 at 2:47 pm Reply

    […] Fight Matrix Light Heavyweight __________________ Personally Guaranteeing a Forrest Griffin victory over Rampage on 6/30/08 oh shit, i was right, 7/5/08 […]

  442. New 205 Top 10 – Page 3 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 6, 2008 at 1:21 pm Reply

    […] 6 Sokoudjou 7 Mauricio Rua 8 Keith Jardine 9 Tito Ortiz 10 Rashad Evans See full Top 100 here: Fight Matrix Light Heavyweight Tito should not be on the top ten or even the top 20 __________________ fav. Chuck Sherk […]

  443. New 205 Top 10 – Page 2 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 6, 2008 at 1:09 pm Reply

    […] 6 Sokoudjou 7 Mauricio Rua 8 Keith Jardine 9 Tito Ortiz 10 Rashad Evans See full Top 100 here: Fight Matrix Light Heavyweight Nope..That is horrible. How about… 1)Forrest 2)Chuck 3)Rampage 4)Shogun 5)Wandy 6)Henderson […]

  444. New 205 Top 10 – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums July 6, 2008 at 11:26 am Reply

    […] 6 Sokoudjou 7 Mauricio Rua 8 Keith Jardine 9 Tito Ortiz 10 Rashad Evans See full Top 100 here: Fight Matrix Light Heavyweight __________________ […]

  445. Wanderlei isBACK! – Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums May 26, 2008 at 12:43 pm Reply

    […] Ortiz See the full Top 100 here __________________ […]

  446. Fight Matrix » Blog Archive » Best of the Rest: Top Light Heavyweights outside of UFC April 19, 2008 at 4:37 pm Reply

    […] As mentioned, the UFC has the 205 lbs division in a tight chokehold; according to our ranking, sixteen of  the Top 20 active light heavyweights call the Octagon their […]

  447. Fight Matrix » Blog Archive » A look at the UFC’s Light Heavyweight division April 12, 2008 at 12:12 pm Reply

    […] The only place where Zuffa had an undeniable success of consolidating the top talent is MMA’s marquee division – the light heavyweights (205 lbs).  Not only is UFC the home to the undisputed champion of the world at 205, they also employ all of the Top 5, 9 of the Top 10, and 14 of the Top 20 LHW fighters, according to the latest Fightmatrix.com ranking. […]

  448. Fight Matrix » Blog Archive » UFC 82: Ranking Impact March 3, 2008 at 11:56 pm Reply

    […] Light Heavyweight: With Dan Henderson moving to 185 lbs, fighters ranked #6-#11 move up a slot, with Tito Ortiz now rounding out the Top-10. […]

  449. Fight Matrix » Blog Archive » Post-UFC 80 Rankings Update January 20, 2008 at 10:28 pm Reply

    […] Light Heavyweight (188-205 lbs) […]

  450. Fight Matrix » Blog Archive » New Rankings for the New Year January 1, 2008 at 2:50 pm Reply

    […] Light Heavyweight (186-205 lbs) […]

  451. Fight Matrix » Blog Archive » Ranks Update December 14, 2007 at 1:54 am Reply

    […] Light Heavyweight (185-205 lbs) […]

  452. Fight Matrix » Blog Archive » Introducing FightMatrix.com December 9, 2007 at 1:20 pm Reply

    […] Light Heavyweight (185-205 lbs) […]

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