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Fight Matrix Program: Cage Warriors (06-07-2014)

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Jason

Lightweight (154)
[#98] Curt Warburton (13-4-0, 154.3lb, -226) vs. [#165] Steven Ray (12-5-0, 154.0lb, +174)

Last 3 Fights: Curt Warburton (2-1-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#304LW] Wesley Murch (13-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:49 of round 1
2013-09-14: L vs. [#69LW] Mansour Barnaoui (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-03-09: W vs. [#165LW] Steven Ray (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Steven Ray (2-1-0)
2013-12-31: L vs. [#55LW] Ivan Buchinger (26-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:43 of round 4
2013-10-05: W vs. [#274LW] Sean Carter (9-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-10-05: W vs. [#503LW] Jason Ball (20-14-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curt Warburton 182, Steven Ray 158
Previous Match-up Record: Curt Warburton leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (186)
[#248] Jack Marshman (14-5-0, 186.0lb, +196) vs. [#416WW] Bola Omoyele (7-2-0, 184.8lb, -264)

Last 3 Fights: Jack Marshman (2-1-0)
2014-03-28: L vs. [#75MW] Abu Azaitar (9-2-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 1
2013-12-14: W vs. [#496MW] Alex Minogue (7-6-0) via UD ()
2013-11-02: W vs. [#278LHW] Simas Norkus (3-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:19 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Bola Omoyele (2-1-0)
2013-10-05: L vs. [#265WW] Aaron Wilkinson (11-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:08 of round 2
2013-07-06: W vs. [#422MW] Vincent del Guerra (20-10-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:21 of round 1
2012-04-07: W vs. [#948LW] Warren Kee (6-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jack Marshman 71, Bola Omoyele 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jack Marshman leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#147] Ben Alloway (13-5-0, 170.5lb, -163) vs. [#223] Mohsen Bahari (7-1-0, 170.2lb, +137)

Last 3 Fights: Ben Alloway (1-2-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#151WW] Jack Mason (27-13-0) via UD ()
2013-08-28: L vs. [#73WW] Zak Cummings (17-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:19 of round 1
2013-04-06: L vs. [#19WW] Ryan LaFlare (11-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Mohsen Bahari (2-1-0)
2014-03-22: W vs. [#267WW] Bruno Carvalho (15-8-0) via UD ()
2013-08-24: W vs. [#863WW] Alexander Voitenko (11-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:21 of round 1
2013-07-20: L vs. [#288WW] Matt Inman (13-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:44 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Alloway 98, Mohsen Bahari 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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MMA Rankings Updated (06-05-2014)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

This is a fairly large update, as we have used retroactive predictive analysis to determine the most ‘accurate’ rates at which to penalize inactivity and quality performance decay. These types of penalties have always been guesswork and we were close, but now they are more accurate than they’ve ever been. With the latest rankings, these new rates are now in place. Note: When making these types of changes, predictive rates aren’t the primary driver — more like the secondary, but they are most definitely used when large amounts of useful data is available.
Essentially, inactivity was being over-penalized by about 25%. On the other hand, fighters in “quality performance decay” were being under-penalized by about 35%. This sounds like a lot, but there have always been self-correction methods in place that will remain in place (though this has been modified too) to handle outliers. All in all, the fluctuations in the top part of the rankings are slight. However, beyond the Top 100s, there will be a lot of movement.

Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Friday, October 3rd 2025: PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

[#4 LHW] Corey Anderson

[#10 LHW] Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

Last Fight Date: 7/19/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#13 HW] Denis Goltsov
Last 5: NC L W W W

Last Fight Date: 11/29/2024 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#21 MW] Impa Kasanganay
Last 5: W W W W W

Friday, October 3rd 2025: PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

[#9 LW] Usman Nurmagomedov (-164)

[#14 LW] Paul Hughes (+128)

Last Fight Date: 1/25/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#14 LW] Paul Hughes
Last 5: W W NC W W

Last Fight Date: 5/10/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#51 LW] Bruno Miranda
Last 5: W W W L W

Saturday, November 8th 2025: Dynamite MMA 4 - Nov. 8

[#4 W105] Andressa Romero

[#20 W105] Claire Lopez

Last Fight Date: 9/20/2024 [Invicta FC]
Last Opponent: [#2 W105] Elisandra Ferreira de Oliveira
Last 5: W L L W L

Last Fight Date: 4/04/2025 [Invicta FC]
Last Opponent: [#12 W105] Taynara Silva
Last 5: W W L L L

Featured Fighters

[#3 FW]	Diego Lopes	[#19 FW]	Jean Silva
[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#1 LW]	Islam Makhachev
[NR]	Matt Brown	[#4 LW]	Charles Oliveira
[NR]	Conor McGregor	[#90 WW]	Daniil Donchenko
[#1 MW]	Khamzat Chimaev	[NR]	Chris Lytle

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Henderson/Khabilov (06-04-2014)

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#2] Ben Henderson (20-3-0, 155.5lb, -250) vs. [#18] Rustam Khabilov (17-1-0, 156.0lb, +202)
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#7LW] Josh Thomson (20-6-0) via SD (49-46, 47-48, 48-47)
2013-08-31: L vs. [#1LW/#6DD/#7P4P] Anthony Pettis (17-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1
2013-04-20: W vs. [#3LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-3-0) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)

Last 3 Fights: Rustam Khabilov (3-0-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#17LW] Jorge Masvidal (26-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#431LW] Yancy Medeiros (9-2-0) via TKO (Thumb Injury) in 2:32 of round 1
2012-12-15: W vs. [#89LW] Vinc Pichel (9-1-0) via KO (Suplex and Punches) in 2:15 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Henderson 133, Rustam Khabilov 213
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#19] Diego Sanchez (24-7-0, 155.0lb, +148) vs. [#29] Ross Pearson (15-6-0, 155.5lb, -174)

Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (1-2-0)
2014-03-15: L vs. [#12LW] Myles Jury (14-0-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#3LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#24LW] Takanori Gomi (35-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Ross Pearson (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-10-26: NC vs. [#30LW] Melvin Guillard (31-13-2)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#153LW] Ryan Couture (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 2
2012-12-15: W vs. [#280LW] George Sotiropoulos (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Sanchez 84, Ross Pearson 224
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Flyweight (125)
[#4] John Dodson (15-6-0, 125.0lb, -548) vs. [#10] John Moraga (14-2-0, 126.0lb, +395)
John Dodson is the All-Time #8 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (2-1-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#45FLY] Darrell Montague (13-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:13 of round 1
2013-01-26: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2012-10-05: W vs. [#7FLY] Jussier da Silva (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:35 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: John Moraga (2-1-0)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#17FLY] Dustin Ortiz (13-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:43 of round 5
2012-12-29: W vs. [#12FLY] Chris Cariaso (17-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:11 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 231, John Moraga 143
Previous Match-up Record: John Dodson leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Should Jones’ Next Fight be a Rematch with Gustafsson?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Ked Becker

There seem to be a consensus that Jon Jones should fight Alexander Gustafsson next, as they had a very close fight and it was the first and only time Jon Jones was in some danger. That’s why there is such a strong reaction to Jon’s’ reluctance to take on this fight.

I don’t share this enthusiasm for this fight. As a rule, I watch MMA to see different guys fight. It’s always interesting to see how different fighters will do against each other, who is better, and what will happen. And this is especially true for the champion. I want to see him fight as many fighters as possible, see how he deals with all of them and what they can bring against him. We’ve seen Jones vs. Gustafsson already, and it was a great fight. Nobody won that fight and there is a good chance that nobody would win their next fight too. Of course it would be fun to see them match up again, but there is a good chance we would just see a repeat of the first fight.

And besides, should Gustafsson really be the champion? Let’s say that they fight and the judges give him 3 rounds. Does he really deserve to be the champion? Whom has he beat in the Top 10? He went to close decisions with Rua and Jones, while Jones finished almost everybody he faced through TKOs and submissions. Of course it would exciting and it would shake up the LHW division but that’s true for any loss of Jones, and personally I think this time Jones would come prepared and win more decisively.

So it would either end in a close decision for Jones which just be a repeat of last time, a decisive victory for Jones, which would just leave us with the feeling this fight was expendable, or a close decision for Gustafsson which would give him an undeserving title (no way Gustafsson finishes Jones, IMO).

I’d much rather see Jones face someone he hasn’t faced, and there is someone who would make a very interesting opponent: Daniel Cormier, who looks amazing again and again. If, for some reason, Jones would never fight again after his next fight, I would be very sorry to have missed Jones vs. Cormier, while I wouldn’t feel I’ve missed Jones vs. Gustafsson.

Some rematches are definitely a must: when Cain Velasquez lost to Junior Dos Santos one minute into the fight it felt like it was a lucky punch, and he should be given another chance. When Anderson Silva got knocked out by Chris Weidman, it felt like he could do a lot better if he wouldn’t play around as much. But this is not the same situation. We saw the fight; it was good, but it doesn’t mean we have to see an immediate rematch. There are other worthy opponents for Jones. Gustafsson can get his rematch later, maybe after beating (and finishing) a Top 10 guy or two.

Having said that, this is just my personal opinion, and the reality is that there is quite a demand among fans to see this rematch (at least that’s the feeling I’m getting). By trying to avoid it, Jones does make it look like he is afraid. I don’t think he is, but that’s not the issue. If there is really such a demand for that fight (which is a good question – is there really?) then he should accept it, and beat Gustaffson decisively like I think he would.

Current MMA Rankings Updated (06-01-2014)

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jason

Chan Sung Jung: Underrated or Overrated?

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Jason

Let’s take a look at the current ranking of Chan Sung Jung at various outlets:

Source	Rank
MMA Weekly	#6
Tapology	#6
Sherdog	#8
MMA Junkie	#8
ESPN	#9
MMA Madman	#9
Fight Magazine	#12
Fight Matrix	#24

Now, I’m of the opinion that a top fighter must fight (and win) often enough to sustain such a lofty ranking.

If we go back to the start of 2010, we have the following results for Chan Sung Jung:

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Fight Matrix Program: TUF Brazil 3 Finale (05-31-2014)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#8] Stipe Miocic (11-1-0, -507) vs. [#34LHW] Fabio Maldonado (21-6-0, +373)

Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#16HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#10HW+] Roy Nelson (20-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-29: L vs. [*] Stefan Struve (25-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:50 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Fabio Maldonado (3-0-0)
2014-03-23: W vs. [#48LHW] Gian Villante (11-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-09: W vs. [#32LHW] Joey Beltran (15-10-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#72LHW] Roger Hollett (13-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stipe Miocic 126, Fabio Maldonado 69
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#83LHW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (3-0-0) vs. [#97LHW] Vitor Miranda (9-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Carlos Jr. (3-0-0)
2013-10-26: W vs. [NA] Edinaldo Novaes (1-6-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:16 of round 1
2013-09-14: W vs. [NA] Geronimo Oliveira (0-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:41 of round 1
2013-07-20: W vs. [NA] Celivaldo Pereira da Silv (0-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:02 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Miranda (3-0-0)
2013-08-10: W vs. [#490LHW] Joao Paulo Pereira (8-6-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:38 of round 1
2012-11-22: W vs. [#615HW+] Elton Rodrigues (3-7-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:23 of round 1
2012-05-05: W vs. [NA] Eli Reger (8-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:32 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Antonio Carlos Jr. 217, Vitor Miranda 294
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#110WW] Warlley Alves (6-0-0) vs. [#354] Marcio Alexandre Jr. (12-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Warlley Alves (3-0-0)
2013-08-24: W vs. [#501WW] Mike Jackson (11-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:58 of round 1
2013-06-01: W vs. [#704LW] Ederson Moreira (11-14-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:48 of round 1
2012-12-13: W vs. [#784WW] Carlos Alberto Bazan Roja (3-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 0:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Marcio Alexandre Jr. (3-0-0)
2013-09-28: W vs. [NA] Douglas Penning Pilati (3-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:41 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [NA] Nelson Rodrigues de Andra (0-1-0) via TKO in 1:19 of round 1
2013-07-27: W vs. [NA] Mario Julio Cesar (0-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:49 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Warlley Alves 280, Marcio Alexandre Jr. 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Munoz vs. Mousasi (05-31-2014)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#9] Mark Munoz (13-4-0, +238) vs. [#17] Gegard Mousasi (34-4-2, -297)
Mark Munoz is the All-Time #22 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mark Munoz (1-2-0)
2013-10-26: L vs. [#2MW/#6DD/#6P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:10 of round 1
2013-07-06: W vs. [#18MW] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-07-11: L vs. [#1MW/#1DD/#4P4P] Chris Weidman (11-0-0) via KO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:37 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Gegard Mousasi (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: L vs. [#2MW/#6DD/#6P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-4-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#25LHW] Ilir Latifi (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#29LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mark Munoz 217, Gegard Mousasi 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#11] Francis Carmont (22-8-0, -161) vs. [#29] C.B. Dollaway (14-5-0, +137)

Last 3 Fights: Francis Carmont (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: L vs. [#5MW] Ronaldo Souza (20-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#15MW] Costas Philippou (13-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#28MW] Lorenz Larkin (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: C.B. Dollaway (2-1-0)
2014-03-23: W vs. [#83MW] Cezar Ferreira (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 1
2013-10-19: L vs. [#18MW] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0) via SD (30-26, 27-29, 30-26)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#91MW] Daniel Sarafian (8-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Carmont 105, C.B. Dollaway 69
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Francis Carmont leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#25] Luke Barnatt (8-0-0, -220) vs. [#36] Sean Strickland (14-0-0, +180)

Last 3 Fights: Luke Barnatt (3-0-0)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#89MW] Mats Nilsson (11-3-1) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:24 of round 1
2013-10-26: W vs. [#44MW] Andrew Craig (9-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:12 of round 2
2013-04-13: W vs. [#284MW] Collin Hart (4-4-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Sean Strickland (3-0-0)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#105MW] Bubba McDaniel (21-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 1
2013-08-29: W vs. [#406MW] Matt Lagler (8-10-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2013-07-05: W vs. [#584MW] Yusuke Sakashita (9-5-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Barnatt 84, Sean Strickland 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (05-25-2014)

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Jason

MMA Current Rated Division Population (Updated)

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Jason

Last Posted in December 2011

Division	Recorded	Estimated	Estimated Diff from 12/11	Percent of Total	Percent in 12/11	Net Proportional Change from 12/11
Heavyweight	623	825	-50	6.9%	8.3%	-16.9%
Light Heavyweight	607	805	-120	6.7%	8.8%	-23.3%
Middleweight	1151	1525	-25	12.7%	14.7%	-13.2%
Welterweight	1653	2190	+40	18.3%	20.4%	-10.1%
Lightweight	1826	2415	+115	20.2%	21.8%	-7.4%
Featherweight	1577	2085	+565	17.4%	14.4%	+21.0%
Bantamweight	1030	1365	+415	11.4%	9.0%	+26.7%
Fly+Straw	578	765	+475	6.4%	2.7%	+132.6%

– Male Only

Since the last post approximately 2.5 years ago, the “estimated” count of all active fighters over the “starter” rating has increased from 10,560 to 11,975 (+13.4%). Remember, these counts are ignoring active fighters of the “bottom feeder” variety — i.e. fighters who haven’t proven themselves to be any better than the average debuting fighter.

Divisionally, there are massive changes from 2.5 years ago. The net proportional change looks at the difference in the division pool, after taking into account that the overall size of the fighter pool increased as shown in the previous statement. Although Lightweight added 115 fighters, the increase in overall fighter pool suggests the division is still not as deep as it was in comparison to the entire sport.

Also in December 2011, I deduced that the average fighter weighed in at about 169 pounds. Now, it seems to be about 163 pounds.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (05-22-2014)

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

Intermediate update to resolve bug found in P4P ratings. Rin Nakai was the only ranked fighter of either gender that was affected. As a result of the fix, she is no longer ranked.

Fight Matrix Program: UFC 173 (05-24-2014)

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Jason

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#6DD/#5P4P] Renan Barao (32-1-0, -772) vs. [#12] T.J. Dillashaw (9-2-0, +542)
Renan Barao is the All-Time #2 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2014-02-01: W vs. [#2BW] Urijah Faber (30-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:42 of round 1
2013-09-21: W vs. [#20BW] Eddie Wineland (21-10-1) via TKO (Spinning Back Kick and Punches) in 0:35 of round 2
2013-02-16: W vs. [#11BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:57 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#48BW] Mike Easton (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#5BW] Raphael Assuncao (22-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#45BW] Hugo Viana (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:22 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renan Barao 112, T.J. Dillashaw 129
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#4] Dan Henderson (30-11-0, +576) vs. [#7] Daniel Cormier (14-0-0, -843)
Dan Henderson is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight and #7 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dan Henderson (1-2-0)
2014-03-23: W vs. [#11LHW] Mauricio Rua (22-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:31 of round 3
2013-11-09: L vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:17 of round 1
2013-06-15: L vs. [#2LHW] Rashad Evans (21-3-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#275LHW] Patrick Cummins (4-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:19 of round 1
2013-10-19: W vs. [#10HW+] Roy Nelson (20-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#12HW+] Frank Mir (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Henderson 62, Daniel Cormier 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#5] Robbie Lawler (22-10-0, -234) vs. [#11] Jake Ellenberger (29-7-0, +191)
Robbie Lawler is the All-Time #19 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Jake Ellenberger is the All-Time #18 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (2-1-0)
2014-03-15: L vs. [#1WW/#10DD/#8P4P] Johny Hendricks (16-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#3WW] Rory MacDonald (16-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#218WW] Bobby Voelker (24-11-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 0:24 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jake Ellenberger (2-1-0)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#3WW] Rory MacDonald (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#35WW] Nate Marquardt (32-13-2) via KO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 1
2012-10-05: W vs. [*] Jay Hieron (23-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robbie Lawler 70, Jake Ellenberger 301
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Posted on May 18, 2014 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program: Bellator 120 (05-17-2014)

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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#13] Quinton Jackson (34-11-0, -254) vs. [#15] Muhammed Lawal (12-3-0, +206)
Quinton Jackson is the All-Time #4 ranked Light Heavyweight and #16 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Quinton Jackson (2-1-0)
2014-02-28: W vs. [#88LHW] Christian MPumbu (18-6-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:34 of round 1
2013-11-15: W vs. [#32LHW] Joey Beltran (15-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2013-01-26: L vs. [#6LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Muhammed Lawal (2-1-0)
2014-02-28: W vs. [#22LHW] Mikhail Zayats (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-02: L vs. [#10LHW] Emanuel Newton (23-7-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2013-07-31: W vs. [#34LHW] Jacob Noe (12-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 2:51 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Quinton Jackson 78, Muhammed Lawal 78
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#7] Michael Chandler (12-1-0, -868) vs. [#18] Will Brooks (13-1-0, +595)
Michael Chandler is the All-Time #17 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Chandler (2-1-0)
2013-11-02: L vs. [#6LW] Eddie Alvarez (25-3-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 47-48)
2013-07-31: W vs. [#52LW] David Rickels (15-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:44 of round 1
2013-01-17: W vs. [#27WW] Rick Hawn (18-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:07 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Will Brooks (3-0-0)
2013-11-22: W vs. [#40LW] Alexander Sarnavskiy (26-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2013-10-25: W vs. [#83LW] Saad Awad (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-09-27: W vs. [#97LW] John Alessio (35-17-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Chandler 196, Will Brooks 176
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#8MW] Alexander Shlemenko (50-7-0, -488) vs. [*] Tito Ortiz (17-11-1, +370)
Tito Ortiz is the All-Time #9 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Shlemenko (3-0-0)
2014-03-28: W vs. [#52MW] Brennan Ward (9-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:22 of round 2
2013-11-22: W vs. [#31MW] Doug Marshall (18-7-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 4:28 of round 1
2013-09-07: W vs. [#27MW] Brett Cooper (20-9-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Tito Ortiz (0-3-0)
2012-07-07: L vs. [*] Forrest Griffin (19-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-10: L vs. [*] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows to the Body) in 3:15 of round 1
2011-08-06: L vs. [#2LHW] Rashad Evans (21-3-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:48 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Shlemenko 50, Tito Ortiz 679
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Average Age by Division by Ranking (in Years)

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Jason

Division	Top 10	#11-50	Outside Top 50	Unranked Active
Heavyweight	34.5	32.1	33.0	33.5
Light Heavyweight	32.9	33.0	30.8	31.4
Middleweight	34.0	30.6	30.4	30.3
Welterweight	31.1	31.6	30.0	29.2
Lightweight	29.7	29.4	29.7	28.8
Featherweight	28.9	30.0	28.4	28.4
Bantamweight	31.4	28.9	28.4	27.5
Flyweight	29.6	28.6	29.0	27.6
Strawweight	32.6	N/A	N/A	30.4

The above table shows the average age for fighters in the category spread as of May 14, 2014. Only male fighters with known birthdays were considered. The trend supports some “common knowledge” in that.

People tend to gain weight as they get older.
A fighter’s prime is in the late 20’s to early 30’s.

Does it support the: “Age isn’t as much of a factor in the heavier divisions as it is in the lighter divisions” thought? I’m not sure. If this was the case, I’d expect higher ranked fighters to be younger than their unranked counterparts. But their are two issues with this — it takes accomplishments to gain a higher ranking which takes time AND an older fighter is more likely to retire or change divisions.

We see a little bit of noise at Feather and Bantam, likely because the UFC recently opened these up and some of the older heads at divisions above have trickled down. Strawweight appears to an outlier, but I suspect this division is a last ditch effort for some older Asian Flyweights to extend their careers as it is such a terribly weak division.