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.
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Previous Official Release: 3/12/2023
Fighters who have dropped out: [#84] Bartosz Lesko-, [#94] Diego Dias-, [#184] Gadzhimurad Khebdeev*, [#189] Ahmed Sami-, [#196] Yousri Belgaroui!, [#203] Murad Kuramagomedov*, [#243] Jorge Olazar*
Drop out symbols: * = Inactive (450d), + = Moved Divisions (Up), - = Moved Divisions (Down), % = Forced, ! = Results/Other
| Ranked Fighters: 1-25 >>> |
456 Comments
Hi, you have Fraser Opie as from the UK. He’s from South Africa as per his Sherdog record.
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.
Shouldn’t Vitor be ranked in LHW now?
As the move was believed to be temporary and amounted to nothing, we kept him at 185.
why is phil davis still ranked under little nog and gustafsson?
I don’t see an official win for Silva over Vera. If there is one, show me.
Travis Wiuff is below Vegh and Newton? He was the favorite going into the tournament.
Wow UFC owns the LHW division.
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.
how is shogun #6 he “beat” lyota machida he should be #2 or #3 guy
How is Vinny ranked above Eliot Marshall? Vinny lost his last 2 ufc fights one of which was to Eliot.
Seriously, why is Coleman in the top 25? He hasn’t won a fight in over three years.
Its arguable whether or not we should have left Lombard at Light Heavy…. I could see both sides of the argument.
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
Shogun says hi.
Rua vs Machida sounds like a 1 round fight to me
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
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.
Actually, the rankings are mostly good.
i think the rankings r bulcrap and somebody needs to get the real updated rankings!!!!
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.
kevin randleman’s loss should knock him out of the top 50 and maybe start thinkin about the R word
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
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???
‘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?
It has to do with where those fighters were ranked when he fought them. Not where they’re ranked now.
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!
yes its what dana white said would happen
I think you guys should really read the “About Fight Matrix” page: http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/
Rua vs rampage this bout motivate rampage for sure
Will be fixed on next update. Bad translation.
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.
They’re so closely rated it’s essentially a toss-up.
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.
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.
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.
Sounds fair
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?
We start decaying ratings at 12 months inactivity and drop them from the rankings after 15.
Hendo #2 imo….. Jon Jones is unstoppable atm
Where should he be? Keeping in mind he has a recent win over #6.
Ok Marcus, we’ll have that for next update. Was it at 205?
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.
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.
Not much at all. Thiago’s will drop slightly. Vera’s will change negligibly.
100 guys who can beat Matt Hamill? Well somebody is high…
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.
how is it that neither silva nor vera went up or down respectively after their fight?
Ronato Sobral would make Matt Hamill look like he has never fought before and he is ranked above Sobral? Rediculous. Makes no sense.
WOW!!!???!!!???
Hammill over Jones…
HAHAHA what a joke…
Jones is definently top 6
WTF?
Blocks formed by split/majority decisions are weak.. easily broken.
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.
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
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.
How can you have m1 as a top 20 promotion, but not WSOF?
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?
Weak division, full of has-beens and never-will-bes beyond the top 5. Who would you have in the Top 10 over Evans?
why do you have someone who is caught at the reception prohibited items still retains first place?
I do not understand your policy, Newton twice won Lawal, but was now below defeated twice by knockout!
Not sure how Rashad Evans is still in the top 10 with no wins since 2013 but other than that, I like these rankings.
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.
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.
I was expecting Jon Jones to be removed from the rankings. Are you just waiting for the auto drop time frame to pass?
Gustafsson’s #1 achievement is a loss. Davis holds a win over Gustafsson. It doesn’t seem all that far fetched.
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.
How is Rampage back in the top 10?
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.
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.
Is Marcin Prachnio even based in the UK let alone British?
Bader at #4, never thought I’d see him ranked that high…
set up the filter outside of ufc & bellator
Clicking on the next rank will reset the filter
set up the filter outside of ufc & bellator
Clicking on the next rank will reset the filter
Any computer that ranks Cormier above Jones, for any reason whatsoever…. is wrong.
Any computer that ranks Cormier above Jones, for any reason whatsoever…. is wrong.
That is, top-67
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.
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.
That is, top-67
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zaurbek Bashaev. Professional mma rekord 4-1 http://m.sherdog.com/fighter/record/Zaurbek-Bashaev-189177
Zaurbek Bashaev. Professional mma rekord 4-1 http://m.sherdog.com/fighter/record/Zaurbek-Bashaev-189177
Blocks formed by split/majority decisions are weak.. easily broken.
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.
WTF?
why do you have someone who is caught at the reception prohibited items still retains first place?
How can you have m1 as a top 20 promotion, but not WSOF?
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
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.
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?
Weak division, full of has-beens and never-will-bes beyond the top 5. Who would you have in the Top 10 over Evans?
Not sure how Rashad Evans is still in the top 10 with no wins since 2013 but other than that, I like these rankings.
Is Marcin Prachnio even based in the UK let alone British?
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.
I do not understand your policy, Newton twice won Lawal, but was now below defeated twice by knockout!
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Why was Lil Nog dropped ? I thought it was Big Nog who retired.
Mistake.
Why was Lil Nog dropped ? I thought it was Big Nog who retired.
Mistake.
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.
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.
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.
I was expecting Jon Jones to be removed from the rankings. Are you just waiting for the auto drop time frame to pass?
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Hard work?
How is Rampage back in the top 10?
Hard work?
Bader at #4, never thought I’d see him ranked that high…
Gustafsson’s #1 achievement is a loss. Davis holds a win over Gustafsson. It doesn’t seem all that far fetched.
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.
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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.
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.
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My god this Phil Davis!
My god this Phil Davis!
That pisspoor Machida/Davis decision made a mess of things.
That pisspoor Machida/Davis decision made a mess of things.
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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
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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.
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you are: http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/middleweight/?OrgFilter=Rogue+Fights&NatFilter=&OrgFilter2=&AgeFromFilter=&AgeToFilter=&TeamFilter=
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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you are: http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/middleweight/?OrgFilter=Rogue+Fights&NatFilter=&OrgFilter2=&AgeFromFilter=&AgeToFilter=&TeamFilter=
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
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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.
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!
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.
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!
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#218 Matt Baker is a middleweight not lightheavyweight
#218 Matt Baker is a middleweight not lightheavyweight
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I don’t see an official win for Silva over Vera. If there is one, show me.
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.
As the move was believed to be temporary and amounted to nothing, we kept him at 185.
Shouldn’t Vitor be ranked in LHW now?
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Davis just can’t catch a break..
Davis just can’t catch a break..
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I guess time will sort that out.
I guess time will sort that out.
They’re so closely rated it’s essentially a toss-up.
Travis Wiuff is below Vegh and Newton? He was the favorite going into the tournament.
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[…] 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 » Light Heavyweight […]
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Where should he be? Keeping in mind he has a recent win over #6.
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
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
hamill retired
hamill retired
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Rua vs rampage this bout motivate rampage for sure
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hi, you have Fraser Opie as from the UK. He’s from South Africa as per his Sherdog record.
Griffin number 7? This fighter is 30 or less
Griffin number 7? This fighter is 30 or less
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Davis has been inactive; Nog and Gustaffson passed him by with recent wins.
Davis has been inactive; Nog and Gustaffson passed him by with recent wins.
why is phil davis still ranked under little nog and gustafsson?
[…] (185) [#15LHW] Keith Jardine (17-10-2) vs. [#12] Luke Rockhold […]
I think Thiago Silva could knock JBJ block off.
I think Thiago Silva could knock JBJ block off.
[…] 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 […]
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.
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.
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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.
But Rampage/Henderson was 4 years ago…
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.
But Rampage/Henderson was 4 years ago…
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.
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.
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.
Vitor Vianna is a middle weight not a light-heavy weight.
Vitor Vianna is a middle weight not a light-heavy weight.
Both Alexander Gustafsson and Phil Davis are higher in reality. My boys are climbing though.
Both Alexander Gustafsson and Phil Davis are higher in reality. My boys are climbing though.
[…] 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). […]
[…] 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). […]
[…] 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). […]
[…] 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). […]
[…] 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). […]
[…] 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). […]
When you have inconsistent fighters and matchmaking that doesn’t always make sense, you will have rankings that don’t always make sense.
stephan Bonner is ranked lower than Houston Alexander? How do you figure that? Alot of these dont make sense.
Hamill 15th is rediculous I agtee. Bader , Sobral, Nog, are ranked lower than Hamill? That makes no sense.
When you have inconsistent fighters and matchmaking that doesn’t always make sense, you will have rankings that don’t always make sense.
stephan Bonner is ranked lower than Houston Alexander? How do you figure that? Alot of these dont make sense.
Hamill 15th is rediculous I agtee. Bader , Sobral, Nog, are ranked lower than Hamill? That makes no sense.
LOL…Somebody needs to give Matt Hamill a bit more respect.
LOL…Somebody needs to give Matt Hamill a bit more respect.
100 guys who can beat Matt Hamill? Well somebody is high…
matt hamill 15th? are you high? there are a 100 guys in that weight class that could beat him. PLEASE.
matt hamill 15th? are you high? there are a 100 guys in that weight class that could beat him. PLEASE.
Hendo #2 imo….. Jon Jones is unstoppable atm
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.
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.
It will be 11-6 on next update (Sunday or Monday)
Hey I need to get my record updated to 11-6 PLS!!
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It will be 11-6 on next update (Sunday or Monday)
Hey I need to get my record updated to 11-6 PLS!!
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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.
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.
Not much at all. Thiago’s will drop slightly. Vera’s will change negligibly.
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?
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?
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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.
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
Ronato Sobral would make Matt Hamill look like he has never fought before and he is ranked above Sobral? Rediculous. Makes no sense.
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
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?
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).
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?
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).
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I’ll update that on next release.
Hi guy’s,
The promotion “Fight Force” is actually Fight UK.
Could this be changed please?
Thanks
I’ll update that on next release.
Hi guy’s,
The promotion “Fight Force” is actually Fight UK.
Could this be changed please?
Thanks
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@John: no change unless the fight outcome gets officially overturned.
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?
@John: no change unless the fight outcome gets officially overturned.
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?
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Will be fixed on next update. Bad translation.
Uh… are you sure Koji Oishi and Kazuki Tokudome are both LHWs? Sherdog has them both listed at LW.
Uh… are you sure Koji Oishi and Kazuki Tokudome are both LHWs? Sherdog has them both listed at LW.
Surprised that Gracie jumped ahead of Phil Davis with that win.
Surprised that Gracie jumped ahead of Phil Davis with that win.
Glover Teixeira is brazilian
Glover Teixeira is brazilian
[…] 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. […]
how is it that you missed the FAQ part of the site?
how is it that you missed the FAQ part of the site?
how is it that neither silva nor vera went up or down respectively after their fight?
can someone delete this guys posts? guy can’t even spell. what the hell is a dooshbag?
can someone delete this guys posts? guy can’t even spell. what the hell is a dooshbag?
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.
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.
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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.
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!
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!
Hamill last three decisions
W-Ortiz
W-Jardine
W-Jones (hmm)
Jones last three decisions
W-Matyushenko
W-Vera
L-Hamill
For beating who?
WOW!!!???!!!???
Hammill over Jones…
HAHAHA what a joke…
Jones is definently top 6
Hamill last three decisions
W-Ortiz
W-Jardine
W-Jones (hmm)
Jones last three decisions
W-Matyushenko
W-Vera
L-Hamill
For beating who?
dear murcas how did it feel to get punched in the face by donald cerrone? does he have any power?
dear murcas how did it feel to get punched in the face by donald cerrone? does he have any power?
Ok Marcus, we’ll have that for next update. Was it at 205?
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Wow UFC owns the LHW division.
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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.
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.
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No idea. 195 is in our LHW zone and by default, a fighter moves to his most recent weight class.
No idea. 195 is in our LHW zone and by default, a fighter moves to his most recent weight class.
Does Robbie Lawler plan on fighting at LHW ? I thought that fight with Babalu was just a catch-weight fight.
Does Robbie Lawler plan on fighting at LHW ? I thought that fight with Babalu was just a catch-weight fight.
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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
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.
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
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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Ignoring that DQ would probably not get Jones into the top 10.
Ignoring that DQ would probably not get Jones into the top 10.
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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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.
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.
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
Without running the numbers.. I’d have to say that Machida would still be ahead, but it would be very close.
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?
Without running the numbers.. I’d have to say that Machida would still be ahead, but it would be very close.
How is Vinny ranked above Eliot Marshall? Vinny lost his last 2 ufc fights one of which was to Eliot.
how is shogun #6 he “beat” lyota machida he should be #2 or #3 guy
Just read that the Lombard fight actually happened at 185, he’ll be back to 185 on next update.
Just read that the Lombard fight actually happened at 185, he’ll be back to 185 on next update.
Its arguable whether or not we should have left Lombard at Light Heavy…. I could see both sides of the argument.
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.
Why is Hector Lombard ranked at LHW, isn’t he a middleweight holding that divisional belt in a few companies.
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.
Why is Hector Lombard ranked at LHW, isn’t he a middleweight holding that divisional belt in a few companies.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Sounds fair
We start decaying ratings at 12 months inactivity and drop them from the rankings after 15.
Pretty soon Quinton Jackson should be considered inactive and removed from the rankings
Pretty soon Quinton Jackson should be considered inactive and removed from the rankings
Ortiz is still considered inactive and not ranked.
I think I might be blind but i didnt see tito ortiz anywhere…just curious because of the fight this weekend
Ortiz is still considered inactive and not ranked.
I think I might be blind but i didnt see tito ortiz anywhere…just curious because of the fight this weekend
Shogun says hi.
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.
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.
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!
Better move Mousasi into the top ten at LHW. He’s made the move to this division. Source:
Better move Mousasi into the top ten at LHW. He’s made the move to this division. Source:
‘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?
What is “adsurd” anyway?
Silva will likely remain in our Middleweight rankings until his move is permanent.
What is “adsurd” anyway?
Silva will likely remain in our Middleweight rankings until his move is permanent.
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.
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.
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
They’ll both stay at Light Heavy.
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???
They’ll both stay at Light Heavy.
Actually, the rankings are mostly good.
i think the rankings r bulcrap and somebody needs to get the real updated rankings!!!!
kevin randleman’s loss should knock him out of the top 50 and maybe start thinkin about the R word
Seriously, why is Coleman in the top 25? He hasn’t won a fight in over three years.
Rua vs Machida sounds like a 1 round fight to me
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exactly why are Coleman and Randleman in the top 25?
Exactly why are Coleman and Randleman in the top 25?
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
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.
I think you guys should really read the “About Fight Matrix” page: http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/
Shogun is gonna kick the shit out of everyone. The Shogun is Back!
Shogun is gonna kick the shit out of everyone. The Shogun is Back!
yes its what dana white said would happen
So im guessing the winner of Evans/Machida is going to have to defend their title against Rampage. “Is that an accurate guess??”
So im guessing the winner of Evans/Machida is going to have to defend their title against Rampage. “Is that an accurate guess??”
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
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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Plus Bonnar has been inactive.
It has to do with where those fighters were ranked when he fought them. Not where they’re ranked now.
Plus Bonnar has been inactive.
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.
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
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