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MMA Rankings Updated: 06/24/2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Jason

Notable Info

  • With his recent retirement, Fedor will only remain in the current rankings for one more week.  Upon the next update, he will be dropped.
  • A minor modification was made to distribute a small division dominance penalty to any #1 ranked fighters with only one recent win in their currently listed division.  The gap between an equation and a “pound-for-pound” list is hopefully now lessened.

FightMatrix Program: UFC 147 (06-23-2012)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jason

Middleweight (190)
[#20] Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1) vs. [*] Rich Franklin (28-6-0)
Wanderlei Silva is the All-Time #10 ranked Absolute fighter.
Rich Franklin is the All-Time #3 ranked Middleweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Wanderlei Silva (2-1-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#87MW] Cung Le (7-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2011-07-02: L vs. [#19MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2010-02-20: W vs. [#13MW] Michael Bisping (22-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Rich Franklin (1-2-0)
2011-02-05: L vs. [#9LHW] Forrest Griffin (18-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-06-12: W vs. [*] Chuck Liddell (21-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:55 of round 1
2009-09-19: L vs. [#3MW] Vitor Belfort (21-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:02 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Wanderlei Silva 217, Rich Franklin 504
Previous Match-up Record: Rich Franklin leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#283] Cezar Ferreira (4-2-0) vs. [*] Sergio Moraes (6-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (2-1-0)
2011-08-20: L vs. [#91MW] Elvis Mutapcic (10-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:25 of round 1
2011-04-16: W vs. [#535MW] Chaun Sims (5-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:17 of round 1
2010-05-28: W vs. [#95WW] Cassiano Ricardo Castanho (22-11-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 3:37 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Sergio Moraes (2-1-0)
2010-03-20: W vs. [#863LW] Manuelo Morales (6-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:43 of round 1
2009-10-17: L vs. [#36MW] Brett Cooper (16-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 5:00 of round 2
2009-09-19: W vs. [#96WW] Tommy Depret (9-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:55 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cezar Ferreira 308, Sergio Moraes 826
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)
[#151] Rony Mariano Bezerra (10-3-0) vs. [#417WW] Godofredo Castro (8-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rony Mariano Bezerra (3-0-0)
2011-11-10: W vs. [#257BW] Reginaldo Vieira (7-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:25 of round 1
2011-09-17: W vs. [NA] Anderson de Deus (0-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:12 of round 1
2011-07-16: W vs. [NA] Marlon Medeiros (4-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:14 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Godofredo Castro (3-0-0)
2011-07-08: W vs. [#425WW] Kellis Santos (11-12-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 1:29 of round 1
2011-05-07: W vs. [NA] Arlisson Leandro Tavares (1-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:03 of round 1
2010-09-18: W vs. [NA] Fabio Emanuel Rodrigues (1-2-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rony Mariano Bezerra 226, Godofredo Castro 351
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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Saturday, August 22nd 2026: PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira
 [#1 W145] Cristiane Justino [#4 W135] Ketlen Vieira
Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#2 W145] Sara Collins
Last 5: W W W W W
Last Fight Date: 5/16/2026 [UFC]
Last Opponent: [#10 W135] Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Last 5: W L W L W
Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri
 [#5 FW] A.J. McKee [#6 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev
Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 FW] Salamat Isbulaev
Last 5: W L W W W
Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#249 FW] Yuta Kubo
Last 5: W W W W W
Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri
 [#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina [#16 W105] Rena Kubota
Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#9 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki
Last 5: W W W W W
Last Fight Date: 12/31/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#2 W105] Seika Izawa
Last 5: W L W W L
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[NR]  Khabib Nurmagomedov [#29 WW]  Myktybek Orolbai
[#2 LW]  Ilia Topuria [#25 WW]  Neil Magny
[#2 W115]  Mackenzie Dern [#178 WW]  Namo Fazil
[#1 FW]  Alexander Volkanovski [#161 WW]  Conor McGregor
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FightMatrix Program: UFC on FX 4 (06-22-2012)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#5] Gray Maynard (10-1-1) vs. [#10] Clay Guida (29-12-0)
Gray Maynard is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Clay Guida is the All-Time #21 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gray Maynard (1-1-1)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#2LW/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4
2011-01-01: D vs. [#2LW/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5
2010-08-28: W vs. [#4FW] Kenny Florian (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1LW/#8DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#11LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#38LW] Takanori Gomi (33-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:27 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gray Maynard 258, Clay Guida 223
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gray Maynard leads 3-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#5] Hatsu Hioki (26-4-2) vs. [#18] Ricardo Lamas (11-2-0)
Hatsu Hioki is the All-Time #3 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Hatsu Hioki (3-0-0)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#17FW] Bart Palaszewski (36-15-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#47FW] George Roop (12-9-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-04-29: W vs. [#58FW] Donald Sanchez (26-13-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:36 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ricardo Lamas (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#34FW] Cub Swanson (16-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:16 of round 2
2011-06-26: W vs. [#73FW] Matt Grice (15-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:41 of round 1
2010-12-16: L vs. [#10FW] Iuri Alcantara (28-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:26 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hatsu Hioki 117, Ricardo Lamas 223
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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Featherweight (145)
[#33] Steven Siler (21-9-0) vs. [#108] Joey Gambino (9-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Steven Siler (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#84FW] Cole Miller (18-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#396FW] Josh Clopton (6-1-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-01-28: L vs. [#55BW] Cole Escovedo (17-9-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Joey Gambino (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#162FW] Kenny Foster (10-6-0) via UD (49-46, 49-48, 49-47)
2011-10-22: W vs. [#440FW] Eddie Fyvie (9-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
2011-08-04: W vs. [#1425LW] Sylvain Bynum (4-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:44 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Steven Siler 111, Joey Gambino 139
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: 06/17/2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jason

Notable Info

  • Women Strawweight expanded from 15 to 20.
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Posted on June 9, 2012 by Jason
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FightMatrix Program: UFC on FX 3 – (06-08-2012)

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jason

Flyweight (125)
[#2] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) vs. [#3] Ian McCall (11-2-1)
Ian McCall is the All-Time #17 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (1-1-1)
2012-03-03: D vs. [#3FLY] Ian McCall (11-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
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. [#22BW] Miguel Torres (40-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Ian McCall (2-0-1)
2012-03-03: D vs. [#2FLY] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2011-08-05: W vs. [#23FLY] Darrell Montague (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:15 of round 3
2011-05-06: W vs. [#28FLY] Dustin Ortiz (8-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demetrious Johnson 97, Ian McCall 97
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 0-0-1
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#15] Scott Jorgensen (13-5-0) vs. [#24] Eddie Wineland (18-8-1)
Scott Jorgensen is the All-Time #14 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Eddie Wineland is the All-Time #10 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Scott Jorgensen (2-1-0)
2012-02-04: L vs. [#5BW] Renan Barao (28-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#74BW] Jeff Curran (34-15-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#81BW] Ken Stone (10-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Wineland (1-2-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#1FLY/#1DD] Joseph Benavidez (16-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-19: L vs. [#3BW] Urijah Faber (26-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#81BW] Ken Stone (10-3-0) via KO (Slam) in 2:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Scott Jorgensen 125, Eddie Wineland 299
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#25] Charlie Brenneman (15-3-0) vs. [#60] Erick Silva (13-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Charlie Brenneman (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#74WW] Daniel Roberts (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#18LHW] Anthony Johnson (11-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:49 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2012-01-14: L vs. [#43LW] Carlo Prater (30-11-1) via DQ (Punches to Back of Head) in 0:29 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#157WW] Luis Ramos (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
2010-10-30: W vs. [*] Francisco Ayon (4-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:07 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charlie Brenneman 140, Erick Silva 146
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 All-Time Rankings Updated (06-03-2012)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jason

Notable Info

  • Jose Aldo finally displaced Urijah Faber as the top Featherweight in history.  This may fluctuate a time or two, but Aldo should eventually hold this position moving forward.
  • Junior dos Santos moves up the Heavyweight ladder, as he swaps spots with Frank Mir, taking #7.  Cain Velazquez also moves up one spot, to displace the venerable pioneer Bas Rutten at #9.  JDS should move into #6 very shortly, as the new crop of Heavyweights are moving past the old guard.
  • Martin Kampmann surges into the Welterweight list at #18, with his stunning victory over #23 Ellenberger, who himself drops a spot to make room.
  • Mark Munoz is the latest to claim the #25 spot at Middleweight.  Although this may seem premature, he is now 7-1 in the UFC Middleweight division, with his only loss, a split decision to #7 Yushin Okami.  He also holds a win over #11 Maia.
  • Tara LaRosa retakes the top position in the Women’s list with Fujii’s second loss (which she deserved to win) in the states.  As Fujii and #3 Tsuji fade, the chance to lockup the top spot, at least temporarily, is completely in LaRosa’s hands.  She needs to face quality opposition.

MMA Rankings Updated: 06/02/2012

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Jason
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FightMatrix Program: Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale (06-01-2012)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#362MW] Mike Chiesa (7-0-0) vs. [#819] Al Iaquinta (6-1-1)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Chiesa (3-0-0)
2011-10-01: W vs. [NA] Darrell Fenner (4-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:45 of round 1
2011-07-16: W vs. [#867LW] Matt Coble (4-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2011-04-28: W vs. [NA] Evian Rodriguez (1-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:03 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Al Iaquinta (2-1-0)
2011-11-18: L vs. [#226LW] Pat Audinwood (11-2-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:06 of round 1
2011-09-09: W vs. [#1278LW] Gabriel Miglioli (3-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 1
2011-06-17: W vs. [#1278LW] Gabriel Miglioli (3-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Chiesa 244, Al Iaquinta 196
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)
[#3] Jake Ellenberger (27-5-0) vs. [#8] Martin Kampmann (19-5-0)
Jake Ellenberger is the All-Time #22 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jake Ellenberger (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#14WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#6WW] Jake Shields (27-6-1) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2011-04-30: W vs. [#105WW] Sean Pierson (11-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:42 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Martin Kampmann (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#22WW] Thiago Alves (19-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:12 of round 3
2011-11-19: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-03: L vs. [#14WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Ellenberger 107, Martin Kampmann 90
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 3 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#26] Charles Oliveira (15-2-0) vs. [#44] Jonathan Brookins (13-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#74FW] Eric Wisely (19-8-0) via Submission (Calf Slicer) in 1:43 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#9LW] Donald Cerrone (18-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 1
2011-06-26: NC vs. [#67LW] Nik Lentz (21-5-2) via NC (Lentz Struck by Illegal Knee) in 1:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jonathan Brookins (2-1-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#245FW] Vagner Rocha (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2011-09-17: L vs. [#15FW] Erik Koch (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-12-04: W vs. [#31LW] Michael Johnson (11-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charles Oliveira 125, Jonathan Brookins 107
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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A rare situation facing the Welterweight rankings.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jason

With Georges St. Pierre’s late-July inactivity removal from the rankings looming and nothing scheduled for Carlos Condit, a rare situation could have a non-UFC champion ranked at #1 in the division.  Despite Condit’s split decision win over Ellenberger nearly three years ago, a dominant win for Ellenberger on Friday will seal this as a certainty, as he will pass Condit in the rankings.

This will create a three-headed dragon at the top of the division that may take quite a bit of time to unwind, depending on how long St. Pierre sits out of action.  With time, we could have a similar situation in the Bantamweight division, thanks to the weakening ACLs that we’ve been seeing lately in professional sports.

MMA Rankings Updated: 5/27/2012

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Jason

The Ultimate Fighter 15, Episode 12 Review

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Oleg

In the last episode, Team Faber took home both of the semi-final bouts: Al Iaquinta earning a unanimous decision against Vinc Pichel, and Mike Chiesa stopping James Vick with ground-and-pound.

The final win tally is Team Faber 9, Team Cruz 5 in team-vs-team matchups.

Here’s the final ranking breakdown. This has been the season of upsets, with a middle-of-the pack fighter going to the finals against one of the lowest “seeds” in the tournament:

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FightMatrix Program: UFC 146 (05-26-2012)

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jason

Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#5DD] Junior dos Santos (14-1-0) vs. [#5] Frank Mir (16-5-0)
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #8 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Frank Mir is the All-Time #7 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (3-0-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#3HW+] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2011-06-11: W vs. [#8HW+] Shane Carwin (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-08-07: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (16-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (3-0-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#9HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) via Technical Submission (Kimura) in 3:38 of round 1
2011-05-28: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-09-25: W vs. [#41HW+] Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) via KO (Knee) in 4:02 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Junior dos Santos 196, Frank Mir 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Junior dos Santos leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) vs. [#7] Antonio Silva (16-3-0)
Cain Velasquez is the All-Time #10 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cain Velasquez (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1HW+/#5DD] Junior dos Santos (14-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2010-10-23: W vs. [#7HW+] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:12 of round 1
2010-02-20: W vs. [#9HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Silva (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: L vs. [#4HW+] Daniel Cormier (10-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:56 of round 1
2011-02-12: W vs. [#11HW+] Fedor Emelianenko (33-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-12-04: W vs. [#32LHW] Mike Kyle (19-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:49 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cain Velasquez 196, Antonio Silva 259
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#23] Stipe Miocic (8-0-0) vs. [*] Shane del Rosario (11-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#71HW+] Philip De Fries (8-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:43 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#50LHW] Joey Beltran (14-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#67HW+] Bobby Brents (12-3-0) via Submission (Leg Kick) in 4:27 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Shane del Rosario (3-0-0)
2011-02-12: W vs. [#31HW+] Lavar Johnson (17-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1
2010-07-23: W vs. [#299HW+] Lolohea Mahe (5-2-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2009-11-06: W vs. [*] Brandon Cash (5-3-0) via Submission (Omoplata) in 2:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stipe Miocic 101, Shane del Rosario 469
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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Posted on May 20, 2012 by Jason

Below are Japanese fighters with the highest “division point dominance” ratings who have never fought in the USA, have at least 10 fights, and compete within weight divisions that the UFC/StrikeForce currently utilize (Men, Women 135-145).

Sadly, there is not much to look forward to, as far as proven experienced fighters go.

 

1. Masakazu Imanari (#18 Bantamweight, 25-10-2)

Imanari is ranked #1 on his list, based on the possibility of him making the Flyweight limit (of which I have no idea if he can or not) and for his exceptional ledger.  It is quite surprising Imanari has only left Japan in his last two fights, but has still not left eastern Asia.  He holds a rare distinction of being listed in two of the Top 10 FightMatrix All-Time Ranking lists, being the #6 Featherweight and #8 Bantamweight of All-Time, spending considerable time in both divisions.  He has even competed at Lightweight.  Now 36, the door is closing on Imanari.  He is battle-tested against foreign fighters, with wins over Jorge Gurgel, Mike Thomas Brown and Abel Cullum.  Though, he is very inconsistent.  Here’s hoping we see him get one chance in the UFC.

 

2. Rin Nakai (#6 Women 135lb, 11-0-1)

The musclebound 5’1″ Nakai may be more famous for her risque photos (just Google search) than her undefeated record, but if Rousey runs out of American challengers, Nakai may be an interesting opponent for the minute or two that the fight lasts.

 

3. Mitsuhisa Sunabe (#7 Flyweight, 16-7-4)

Fresh off of a win this Sunday against a lesser opponent, Sunabe might be the best Flyweight in Japan right now.  Even though, he competes at 120lb, at 5’8″, he could be an interesting match-up for the typical Flyweight fighter.  The losses are starting to add up though.

 

4. Haruo Ochi (#9 Flyweight, 9-2-1)

After moving down from 132lb to 123lb, Ochi is undefeated at 5-0 with his last three wins coming against three fighters in the Top 20 Flyweight All-Time list.  Entering his physical prime at age 28, the book on this guy is too thin to make any conclusions, but with another solid win, he quickly becomes a worthy contender for at least a one-off UFC Flyweight opportunity.

 

5. Akira Kibe (#16 Flyweight, 16-10-2)

A late bloomer, Kibe finally gets into the rankings by entering the weak Flyweight division after spending the first 10 years of his career as an undersized Bantamweight and Featherweight.  Despite having gone 6-0 in his last six, Kibe’s ledger suggests he’d probably be fodder for America’s top Flyweights.

 

 

Yasuhiro Urushitani is not listed.  Although he never fought in the USA, he did participate in a UFC show in Australia.

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