MMA Rankings Updated: 3/17/2012
Notable Info
- Due to the slow weekend, we updated the rankings a day earlier than usual.
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 | ||
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| 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) | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 |
The Ultimate Fighter 15: Episode 2 Results
In Episode 2, coaches Dominic Cruz and Urijah Faber picked their teams and the first tournament bout took place. The top ranked fighter in the house, Daron Cruickshank was upset with a quick knee to the face knockout courtesy of James Vick. Team Cruz takes the lead, 1-0.
[#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank
Episode 1: defeated [#175 LW] Drew Dober by unanimous decision
Episode 2: lost to [NR] James Vick by first-round knockout
[#134 LW] John Cofer
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Mark Glover by unanimous decision
[#217 LW] Mike Rio
Episode 1: defeated [#177 LW] Ali Maclean by submission
[#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Mark Glover by unanimous decision
[#245 LW] Sam Sicilia
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Erin Beach by knockout
[#248LW] Chris Saunders
Episode 1: defeated [#354 LW] Chase Hackett by unanimous decision
[NR] Myles Jury
Episode 1: defeated [#194 LW] Akbarh Arreola by unanimous decision
[#268 LW] Vinc Pichel
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Cody Pfister by submission
[#307 MW] Mike Chiesa
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Johnavan Vistante by submission
[#137 FW] Andy Ogle
Episode 1: defeated [#378 LW] Brendan Weafer by unanmious decision
[#279 LW] Chris Tickle
Episode 1: defeated [#188 LW] Austin Lyons by knockout
[#287 LW] Joey Proctor
Episode 1: defeated [#168 LW] Jordan Rinaldi by sumbission
[#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen
Episode 1: defeated [#167 LW] Jeff Smith by unanimous decision
[NR] James Vick
Episode 1: defeated [#131 WW] Dakota Cochrane by split decision
Episode 2: defeated [#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank by first round knockout
[NR] Al Iaquinta
Episode 1: defeated [#193 LW] Jon Tuck by unanimous decision
[NR] Justin Lawrence
Episode 1: defeated [#164 WW] James Krause by knockout
Upcoming Events Page Redesigned!
Introducing a major upgrade to our Upcoming MMA Events listing!
You can now filter the upcoming event list by organization. For example, here are all the scheduled UFC events for the next several months.
The individual event page now includes each fighter’s previous opponent, and the record over last 5 fights. It also shows a “power bar” – the relative difference in division-adjusted rating points between opponents. (The power bar is only available when both opponents are currently ranked).
Here’s a preview of tonight’s Bellator 61 in it’s full glory.
As always, thanks to all our readers, and more improvements coming soon!
FightMatrix Program: Bellator 61 (03-16-2012)
Middleweight (185)
[#61] Norman Paraisy (10-1-1, 186.0lb) vs. [#101] Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (28-4-0, 186.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Norman Paraisy (2-0-1)
2011-07-09: W vs. [#324MW] Jack Mason (17-10-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Elbows) in 3:50 of round 3
2011-05-20: W vs. [#60LHW] Paulo Filho (22-4-2) via UD ()
2011-04-30: D vs. [#231MW] Michele Verginelli (13-9-1) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#1027MW] Douglas del Rio (3-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1
2011-09-14: L vs. [#67MW] Antonio Braga Neto (8-1-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 4:26 of round 2
2011-07-09: W vs. [#992MW] Julio Cesar Bilik (14-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Norman Paraisy 251, Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves 160
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)
[#40] Vitor Vianna (12-2-1, 185.6lb) vs. [#104] Brian Rogers (8-3-0, 186.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Vitor Vianna (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#20MW] Alexander Shlemenko (44-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#45MW] Bryan Baker (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2011-09-17: W vs. [#83LHW] Sam Alvey (17-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Brian Rogers (2-1-0)
2011-10-15: L vs. [#20MW] Alexander Shlemenko (44-7-0) via TKO (Knees) in 2:30 of round 2
2011-09-17: W vs. [#154MW] Victor ODonnell (11-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:56 of round 1
2011-03-05: W vs. [#1152WW] Ian Rammel (4-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Vianna 125, Brian Rogers 153
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)
[#60] Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (15-1-0, 185.6lb) vs. [#154] Victor ODonnell (11-3-0, 186.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (3-0-0)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#192MW] Robert Jocz (19-8-0) via UD ()
2011-05-22: W vs. [#301MW] Tomas Kuzela (18-15-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:04 of round 1
2011-04-21: W vs. [#200MW] Enoc Solves Torres (10-4-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Victor ODonnell (2-1-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#104MW] Brian Rogers (8-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:56 of round 1
2011-02-05: W vs. [#525MW] Andrew Riddles (5-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:40 of round 2
2010-12-10: W vs. [#98MW] Isaiah Larson (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky 286, Victor ODonnell 181
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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The Ultimate Fighter 15: How They Stack Up (Updated)
After fourteen seasons on Spike TV, ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ reality show has a new home and a new format. Season 15 features lightweight fighters, and each fight in the tournament is televised live on FX every Friday night.
In another twist, thrity two fighters had to compete in a series of single-round exhibition bouts to make it into the ‘TUF house’.
Here’s how the sixteen fighters who made it are currently ranked:
[#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank
Episode 1: defeated [#175 LW] Drew Dober by unanimous decision
[#134 LW] John Cofer
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Mark Glover by unanimous decision
[#217 LW] Mike Rio
Episode 1: defeated [#177 LW] Ali Maclean by submission
[#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Mark Glover by unanimous decision
[#245 LW] Sam Sicilia
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Erin Beach by knockout
[#248LW] Chris Saunders
Episode 1: defeated [#354 LW] Chase Hackett by unanimous decision
[NR] Myles Jury
Episode 1: defeated [#194 LW] Akbarh Arreola by unanimous decision
[#268 LW] Vinc Pichel
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Cody Pfister by submission
[#307 MW] Mike Chiesa
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Johnavan Vistante by submission
[#137 FW] Andy Ogle
Episode 1: defeated [#378 LW] Brendan Weafer by unanmious decision
[#279 LW] Chris Tickle
Episode 1: defeated [#188 LW] Austin Lyons by knockout
[#287 LW] Joey Proctor
Episode 1: defeated [#168 LW] Jordan Rinaldi by sumbission
[#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen
Episode 1: defeated [#167 LW] Jeff Smith by unanimous decision
[NR] James Vick
Episode 1: defeated [#131 WW] Dakota Cochrane by split decision
[NR] Al Iaquinta
Episode 1: defeated [#193 LW] Jon Tuck by unanimous decision
[NR] Justin Lawrence
Episode 1: defeated [#164 WW] James Krause by knockout.
New Ranking Features
Introducing a couple of new enhancements to our ranking pages:
The most recent opponent’s name and current ranking (where available) is now listed for each ranked fighter.
Also, you can now filter our rankings by the Next Fight organization, including all fighters with a scheduled fight.
For example, here are all the ranked heavyweights scheduled to make their UFC debut in the next fight.
Or, all ranked American lightweights with a scheduled bout.
Thanks to Richard Wade of Bloody Elbow for the suggestion.
More cool stuff coming in near future!
Outcome Type by Division (2001-Present)
| Division | SUBMISSION | DECISION | (T)KO | DQ | DRAW | Bouts Included |
| Flyweight | 34.8% | 34.5% | 21.7% | 0.5% | 8.5% | 1,320 |
| Bantamweight | 41.5% | 29.9% | 24.0% | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3,344 |
| Featherweight | 43.2% | 26.8% | 25.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 6,070 |
| Lightweight | 42.3% | 25.9% | 28.4% | 0.5% | 3.0% | 10,099 |
| Welterweight | 42.5% | 23.1% | 31.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% | 8,882 |
| Middleweight | 42.5% | 20.7% | 34.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% | 7,321 |
| Light Heavyweight | 38.4% | 19.9% | 39.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 4,749 |
| Heavyweight | 38.0% | 13.8% | 46.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 6,533 |
| Women Straw | 37.1% | 44.1% | 13.1% | NA | 5.6% | 213 |
| Women Fly | 41.8% | 40.3% | 16.3% | NA | 1.5% | 263 |
| Women SFly | 42.7% | 36.1% | 19.9% | NA | 1.3% | 382 |
| Women Bantam | 39.3% | 28.5% | 31.9% | NA | 0.3% | 382 |
| Women Feather+ | 40.2% | 29.1% | 28.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 316 |
| Overall (w/ Div Info) | 41.2% | 23.4% | 32.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% | 49,874 |
| Overall (All) | 43.9% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 0.6% | 2.3% | 106,775 |
No contests excluded. This should also settle the “which division is deepest” question.
Green signifies the highest in the division, bold signifies the division in which the outcome type is observed the most. The underlined figure is the highest combo across the board.
Clearly there is a Japanese influence here, as their judges, especially the ones who preside over Shooto, are not afraid to score even rounds. This increases the draws tremendously in the lower weights.
Also, the “overall (all)” statistics include bouts with no division info. By nature of the data availability, this will include many fights from lesser organizations (more mismatches).
FightMatrix Program: Bellator 60 (2012-03-09)
Featherweight (145)
[#4] Pat Curran (16-4-0) vs. [#9BW] Joe Warren (7-2-0)
Pat Curran is the All-Time #23 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Pat Curran (3-0-0)
2011-08-20: W vs. [#17FW] Marlon Sandro (20-3-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:00 of round 2
2011-07-23: W vs. [#39FW] Ronnie Mann (21-4-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-25: W vs. [#61LW] Luis Palomino (18-7-0) via Submission (Peruvian Necktie) in 3:49 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Joe Warren (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: L vs. [#7BW] Alexis Vila (11-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:04 of round 1
2011-04-16: W vs. [#20BW] Marcos Galvao (10-5-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-09-02: W vs. [#76FW] Joe Soto (10-2-0) via KO (Knee and Punches) in 0:33 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Pat Curran 202, Joe Warren 167
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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Featherweight (145)
[#74LW] Daniel Straus (17-4-0) vs. [#38] Jeremy Spoon (12-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Daniel Straus (2-1-0)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#524LW] Jason Dent (21-12-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 48-47)
2011-05-21: L vs. [#8FW] Patricio Freire (17-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-04-16: W vs. [#185FW] Kenny Foster (9-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:48 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Spoon (3-0-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#227LW] Adam Schindler (10-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-20: W vs. [#52FW] Donald Sanchez (24-12-0) via SD (49-46, 47-48, 48-47)
2011-06-11: W vs. [#45FW] Ramiro Hernandez (12-4-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Straus 146, Jeremy Spoon 132
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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Featherweight (145)
[#39] Ronnie Mann (21-4-1) vs. [*] Wagnney Fabiano (14-3-0)
Wagnney Fabiano is the All-Time #9 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ronnie Mann (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#185FW] Kenny Foster (9-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:51 of round 1
2011-07-23: L vs. [#4FW] Pat Curran (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-25: W vs. [#227LW] Adam Schindler (10-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:14 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Wagnney Fabiano (2-1-0)
2010-11-11: L vs. [#1FLY/#1DD] Joseph Benavidez (16-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:45 of round 2
2010-06-20: W vs. [#157FW] Frank Gomez (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-01-10: W vs. [#105FW] Clint Godfrey (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronnie Mann 153, Wagnney Fabiano 484
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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Fightmatrix Program – Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey (2012-03-03)
Women Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#2DD] Miesha Tate (12-2-0) vs. [#3FW] Ronda Rousey (4-0-0)
Miesha Tate is the All-Time #14 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Miesha Tate (3-0-0)
2011-07-30: W vs. [#3BW/#9DD] Marloes Coenen (19-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:03 of round 4
2010-08-13: W vs. [#8BW] Hitomi Akano (18-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-08-13: W vs. [#20BW] Maiju Kujala (6-3-0) via UD (20-18, 20-18, 20-18)
Last 3 Fights: Ronda Rousey (3-0-0)
2011-11-18: W vs. [#12FW] Julia Budd (2-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:39 of round 1
2011-08-12: W vs. [#25FW] Sarah DAlelio (4-2-0) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 0:25 of round 1
2011-06-17: W vs. [NA] Charmaine Tweet (0-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:49 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Miesha Tate 217, Ronda Rousey 106
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)
[#15] Ronaldo Souza (14-3-0) vs. [#77] Bristol Marunde (15-6-0)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #19 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: L vs. [#5MW] Luke Rockhold (9-1-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
2011-01-29: W vs. [#19MW] Robbie Lawler (19-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:00 of round 3
2010-08-21: W vs. [#10MW] Tim Kennedy (14-3-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Bristol Marunde (3-0-0)
2011-11-04: W vs. [#38MW] Jay Silva (8-5-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2011-08-20: W vs. [#242MW] Victor Moreno (30-17-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:07 of round 1
2011-05-21: W vs. [#263LHW] Chuck Grigsby (19-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 175, Bristol Marunde 120
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)
[#22] Paul Daley (29-11-2) vs. [#76MW] Kazuo Misaki (24-11-2)
Last 3 Fights: Paul Daley (2-1-0)
2011-10-21: W vs. [#188WW] Luigi Fioravanti (22-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#98WW] Jordan Radev (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-07-30: L vs. [#15WW] Tyron Woodley (10-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Kazuo Misaki (2-1-0)
2011-04-22: W vs. [#769MW] Akira Shoji (14-17-5) via TKO (Punches) in 1:13 of round 2
2010-12-30: W vs. [#729MW] Mike Seal (13-14-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1
2010-08-22: L vs. [#26MW] Jorge Santiago (23-10-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 4:31 of round 5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Paul Daley 134, Kazuo Misaki 316
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Paul Daley leads 1-0
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Fightmatrix Program – UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann (2012-03-03)
Welterweight (170)
[#11] Martin Kampmann (18-5-0) vs. [#20] Thiago Alves (19-8-0)
Thiago Alves is the All-Time #6 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Martin Kampmann (1-2-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#24WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
2011-03-03: L vs. [#10WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-10-23: L vs. [#5WW] Jake Shields (27-6-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Thiago Alves (2-1-0)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#126WW] Papy Abedi (8-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:32 of round 1
2011-05-28: L vs. [#24WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-11: W vs. [#67WW] John Howard (15-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Martin Kampmann 105, Thiago Alves 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Martin Kampmann leads 1-0
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Flyweight (125)
[#3BW] Joseph Benavidez (15-2-0) vs. [#3] Yasuhiro Urushitani (19-4-6)
Yasuhiro Urushitani is the All-Time #2 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Joseph Benavidez (3-0-0)
2011-08-14: W vs. [#25BW] Eddie Wineland (18-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#26BW] Ian Loveland (14-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-11: W vs. [*] Wagnney Fabiano (14-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:45 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Yasuhiro Urushitani (3-0-0)
2011-07-18: W vs. [#25FLY] Yuki Shojo (11-6-2) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:24 of round 2
2010-11-19: W vs. [*] Takuya Mori (7-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:49 of round 1
2010-05-30: W vs. [#110FLY] Ryuichi Miki (10-6-3) via UD (30-28, 30-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joseph Benavidez 202, Yasuhiro Urushitani 229
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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Lineal Flyweight Championship (125)
[#8BW] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-0) vs. [#1] Ian McCall (11-2-0)
Ian McCall is the All-Time #20 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (2-1-0)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#13BW] Miguel Torres (40-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-02-05: W vs. [#142BW] Norifumi Yamamoto (18-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Ian McCall (3-0-0)
2011-08-05: W vs. [#15FLY] Darrell Montague (9-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:15 of round 3
2011-05-06: W vs. [#14FLY] Dustin Ortiz (8-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-02-18: W vs. [#2FLY] Jussier da Silva (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demetrious Johnson 154, Ian McCall 211
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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Prepare for Flyweight Craziness
Forever the Japanese recluse division of men’s MMA, the UFC has decided to open the Flyweight division up to the world. This will likely result in many top Bantamweights moving down into the Flyweight division and the exodus begins this Friday.
The above graphical representation portrays the issue that will soon be confronting the FightMatrix Flyweight rankings. As Bantamweight is a much, much more established division, contending Bantamweights are already so much more proven than even the very top Flyweights that they will hold a distinct rating advantage.
Barring any weight cut issues and/or anomalous performances, based on the point level differences, Demetrious Johnson SHOULD easily beat Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez SHOULD trounce Yasuhiro Urushitani. In fact, Benavidez holds such an incredibly high Bantamweight rating, if he should win this Friday, he will likely have more than triple the rating points of any other Flyweight — outside of Johnson, who himself will be an amazing strongly #2 Flyweight, should he win this Friday.
As you may, or may not know, our ratings are division-adjusted, not division-specific. In this case, that’s not really up for debate, as Johnson and Benavidez will be taking on the #1 and #3 Flyweights, respectively. Should they win, they will deserve to be ranked #1 and #2, but with an incredible amount of rating points in comparison to the rest of the division.
Total Pro Bouts: Boxing vs. MMA — Has MMA Peaked Globally?
Boxing totals from BoxRec.
The totals are likely a little light due to missing bouts, but the trend is what is of importance. Has MMA peaked? Is boxing REALLY dying?
Quantity only means so much, but it is extremely important in the development of new talent.