Posts Tagged ‘Nate Diaz’
1/14 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Update 4/21*
Posted by KDog13 on January 14, 2013
1. George St. Pierre (24-2, 18-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Johny Hendricks #2
2. Johny Hendricks (15-1, 12-1 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
5. Rory MacDonald (14-1, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger #7
8. Jon Fitch (24-5-1, 0-0 WSOF) *Next Fight: Josh Burkman #NR
10. Martin Kampmann (20-6, 11-5 UFC)
12. Nate Marquardt (32-12-2, 10-5 UFC)
17. John Hathaway (17-1, 7-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Erick Silva #NR
18. Tyron Woodley (11-1, 1-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Shields #9
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1/14 MMA Lightweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 4/21*
Posted by KDog13 on January 14, 2013
1. Ben Henderson (19-2, 7-0 UFC)
2. Gilbert Melendez (20-3, 0-1 UFC)
3. Anthony Pettis (16-2, 3-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Jose Aldo @ FW
4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1, 8-1-1 UFC) *Next Fight: T.J. Grant #12
5. Josh Thomson (20-5, 3-1 UFC)
6. Nate Diaz (16-9, 11-7 UFC)
7. Jim Miller (22-4, 11-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Pat Healy #23
8. Michael Chandler (11-0, 8-0 BFC) *Next Fight: David Rickels #NR
9. Eddie Alvarez (24-3, 8-1 BFC)
10. Shinya Aoki (32-6, 1-0 OneFC)
11. Donald Cerrone (19-5, 6-2 UFC) *Next Fight: KJ Noons #NR
12. T.J. Grant (20-5, 7-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Gray Maynard #4
13. Diego Sanchez (24-5, 13-5 UFC)
14. Joe Lauzon (22-8, 9-5 UFC)
15. Khabib Nurmagomedov (18-0, 3-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Abel Trujillo #NR
16. Rafael Dos Anjos (18-6, 7-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Evan Dunham #17
17. Evan Dunham (14-3, 8-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Rafael Dos Anjos #16
18. Gleison Tibau (27-9, 11-7 UFC) *Next Fight: John Cholish #NR
19. Jamie Varner (21-7-1, 7-5-1 UFC)
20. Edson Barboza (11-1, 5-1 UFC)
21. Melvin Guillard (30-12-2, 11-8 UFC) *Next Fight: Mac Danzig #NR
22. Takanori Gomi (34-9, 3-4 UFC)
23. Pat Healy (28-16, 6-1 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: Jim Miller #7
24. Ross Pearson (15-6, 7-3 UFC)
25. Matt Wiman (15-7, 9-5 UFC)
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Removed for Inactivity: Sean Sherk (33-4-1, 8-4 UFC)*
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: Akihiro Gono, Anthony Pettis, Antonio Mckee, B.J. Penn, Ben Henderson, Benson Henderson, BFC, CCS, Charles Oliveira, Clay Guida, Cole Miller, Curt Warburton, Dennis Siver, Donald Cerrone, DREAM, Eddie Alvarez, Edson Barboza, Efrain Escudero, Evan Dunham, Frankie Edgar, George Sotiropoulos, Gesias Cavalcante, Gilbert Melendez, Gleison Tibau, Gray Maynard, Jacob Volkmann, Jadamba Narantungalag, Jeremy Stevens, Jim Miller, Joachim Hansen, Joe Stevenson, John Gunderson, Jorge Gurgel, Jorge Masvidal, Josh Thomson, K-1, Karl James Noons, Kazunori Yokota, Kenny Florian, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kurt Pellegrino, Lightweight, Luciano Azevedo, Luis Palomino, Lyle Beerbohm, Maximo Blanco, Melvin Guillard, Michael Chandler, Mizuto Hirota, MMA, Nate Diaz, Nik Lentz, Pancrase, Paul Sass, Rafael Dos Anjos, Rankings, Roger Huerta, Ross Pearson, Sam Stout, Satoru Kitaoka, Sean Sherk, Shamar Bailey, Shinya Aoki, Spencer Fisher, Strikeforce, Takanori Gomi, Tatsuya Kawajiri, TJ Grant, Tyson Griffin, UFC, WEC, WVR, Yokthai Sithoar, Yves Edwards | Leave a Comment »
UFC 155 Aftermatch: Matches to Make
Posted by KDog13 on January 3, 2013
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Cain Velasquez vs Alistair Overeem
Pending Alistair Overeem can defeat Antonio Silva in his return at UFC 156, he definitely will be getting the next crack at the belt. The UFC brass as well as Dana White has confirmed this several times, so as fans, we basically know this one. If Silva plays spoiler, I doubt he would get the next crack at the belt considering Cain Velasquez already dismantled him not long ago. I’d say though, he definitely would be maybe only one fight away from getting a crack at the belt. It’s only going to get more interesting when late Strikeforce arrivals Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett join the UFC very soon.
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Junior Dos Santos vs Cheick Kongo
I realize Junior Dos Santos wants an immediate rematch, but Cain Velasquez had to fight once before he was able to get his rematch. I think it should work the same way, and if Alistair Overeem wins, the wait for the rematch would be way to long of a layoff between fights. It’s tough finding a match out there though that would make sense for Dos Santos because he’s dismantled most of the heavyweights at the top of the division. I think the loser of the Overeem/Silva fight would be ideal, but Antonio Silva is a friend and teammate, so that’s not possible. If Overeem loses though, that definitely would make sense for Dos Santos, and it would be awesome considering they have “beef”. Anyways, I’m not a fan of this matchmaking I have here in terms of rankings, but it would be a fun fight still. Kongo is not a slouch of an opponent by any means either, and actually dropped Velasquez several times when they fought. Kongo is also capable of grinding an opponent down, which is exactly what Dos Santos needs in order to show that he has improved. Overall, It would be a nice recovery fight for Dos Santos while still being tested.
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Jim Miller vs Gray Maynard
Jim Miller has been one of the top fighters in the lightweight division for sometime, but can’t quite win that all important title eliminator fight. Now, I’m not saying this fight should be a title eliminator but it certainly would have either one of these guys at least one fight away from a crack at the belt. Miller replaced Gray Maynard at UFC 155, who was originally supposed to fight Joe Lauzon. Now, if Lauzon had won, I’m sure that fight would of been rescheduled to happen. But, since Miller won, I think it only makes sense to match them up. Also, they are both at the top of the division and it certainly would be a scrap in a all important lightweight contest.
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Joe Lauzon vs Nate Diaz
Joe Lauzon has to be in the mix for pound for pound most exciting fighters. He brings it every time, and always engages in an all out war with his opponent. It should be duly noted Lauzon has 11 post-fight bonuses, and eight in his last nine fights. A perfect opponent to keep the bonuses going would be Nate Diaz. I could imagine the scrap in this fight, and how awesome it would be. Even if it hit the floor, the slick jui-jitsu of both fighters would be intriguing. I think this fights needs to happen, and I know for sure the fans would be drawn to this one for sure.
Costa Philippou vs Yushin Okami
Costa Philippou is on the rise after defeating one of the top middleweights in the division, and on short notice no less. Philippou is now a winner of five straight, and another big fight should be in line. I think Yushin Okami would be a great test for Philippou because like we saw at UFC 155, Okami can break a fighter easily with his smothering wrestling. Philippou seems like he is ready to take on the big dogs, and Okami is certainly one. It would be a great test for Philippou, and another name he could potentially add to hit list on his way to a title shot.
Eddie Wineland vs Raphael Assuncao
This fight would be a good one, as two perennial bantamweight title contenders would match up. Eddie Wineland has looked amazing lately, and is certainly finding his stride as he’s beaten the likes of Scott Jorgensen, and Brad Pickett. Raphael Assuncao since dropping down to bantamweight is 3-0, and recently defeated the hyped Mike Easton with a broken arm no less. Although Wineland is ahead of him in terms of rankings, Assuncao is still a top 10 bantamweight, and after beating Easton deserves a big fight. Considering they are solid win streaks, it only makes sense to pair them up. Obviously though this depends on Assuncao’s recovery time, as he broke his arm during his last fight.
Other Matches to Make
Derek Brunson vs Chris Camozzi
Erik Perez vs T.J Dillashaw
Jamie Varner vs Ross Pearson
Myles Jury vs Ramsey Nijem
Todd Duffee vs Pat Barry
Maxx Holloway vs Antonio Carvalho
John Moraga vs Darren Uyenoyama
Tim Boetsch vs Mark Munoz
Alan Belcher vs Chris Leben
Brad Pickett vs Mike Easton
Bryon Bloodworth vs Jeff Hougland
Melvin Guillard vs Sam Stout
Michael Johnson vs Mac Danzig
Philip De Fries vs Christian Morecraft
Leonard Garcia vs Cole Miller
Chris Cariaso vs Jussier da Silva
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: UFC, MMA, Junior Dos Santos, Cheick Kongo, Cain Velasquez, Mac Danzig, Chris Leben, Dana White, Yushin Okami, Mark Munoz, Gray Maynard, Todd Duffee, Alistair Overeem, Antonio Silva, Alan Belcher, Nate Diaz, Jim Miller, Melvin Guillard, Ross Pearson, Cole Miller, Tim Boetsch, Christian Morecraft, Pat Barry, Michael Johnson, Joe Lauzon, Sam Stout, Leonard Garcia, Raphael Assuncao, Mike Easton, Scott Jorgensen, Ramsey Nijem, Brad Pickett, Philip De Fries, Chris Cariaso, Darren Uyenoyama, T.J Dillashaw, Myles Jury, Erik Perez, Jamie Varner, Antonio Carvalho, Matches to Make, Costa Philippou, Maxx Holloway, John Moraga, Eddie Wineland, Bryon Bloodworth, Jeff Hougland, Jussier da Silva | Leave a Comment »
MMA: Top 5 Fighters of 2012
Posted by KDog13 on December 29, 2012
As another mma year wraps up, I’ll look back at who were the best fighters of 2012. The one thing that effects this though is the injury bug this year. Normally fighters have around 3 fights a year, but that was dampened. Also I’m not only referring to the UFC, but other organizations such as Strikeforce, and Bellator have had this issue as well.
5. Nick Newell (XFC)
Known as the one-armed fighter, Newell has had a fairy tale of a year. Defying odds, he is not only undefeated in his young career but now a champion in XFC. He became the XFC lightweight champion this December defeating Eric Reynolds, to cap off a 3-0 year in 2012. Now some fans may have never heard of him, but he is the real deal, even with only one arm. It’s a matter of time until one the upper tier mma organizations give him a shot.
4. Andrey Koreshkov (Bellator)
At 21, with a record of 8-0, the Russian came to the United States to fight under Bellator. The expectations were high, and he certainly was able to live up the hype. Koreshkov went 5-0 in 2012, finishing 3 of his opponents. Perhaps his biggest wins were his last two against the DREAM welterweight champion Marius Zaromskis, and former Bellator welterweight champion Lyman Good. Not only did Koreshkov go 5-0 as stated above, but he did not appear to be in trouble in any of his fights. Koreshkov will look to build off a successful 2012 campaign in 2013, where he will fight the winner of Ben Askren vs Karl Amoussou for the belt.
3. Matt Brown (UFC)
Talk about a year, Brown arguably went from almost being cut in the UFC, to putting together a 4 fight win streak in 2012. With a 12-11 record to start the year, a win streak like this would have been unimaginable. But, it happened as Brown defeated the likes of Chris Cope, Stephen Thompson, Luis Ramos, and most notably Mike Swick. Three of those wins by knockout to boot. Expect Brown to get another high-profile fight in 2013.
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2. Ben Henderson (UFC)
Ben Henderson has been on a rise like no other since 2011, and was able to keep it going in 2012. Henderson went 3-0, capturing the UFC Lightweight belt, and was able to successfully defend it twice. Now, although his two fights with Frankie Edgar were labeled as controversial, he was able to put that behind him dominating Nate Diaz from start to finish. Henderson will likely be fighting Gilbert Melendez in 2013, which could further cement his legacy in the UFC.
1. Ronda Rousey (UFC)
What a year for Ronda Rousey, and although she fought only twice, her accomplishments were ever so numerous. Rousey is a talent, and not only does her mouth excite, but her submission game is ridiculously amazing. Rousey went 2-0 this year, including capturing the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Championship in what was voted as the submission of the year. Rousey’s accomplishments don’t stop there, as she broke barriers being the first women signed to the UFC. She also is going to headline UFC 157, where she will defend her newly acquired UFC belt. Literally, Rousey not only elevated women’s mma in a single year, but took it to the extreme by getting into the UFC. Rousey is the fighter of the year in my books, for sure.
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: Andrey Koreshkov, Bellator, Ben Askren, Ben Henderson, Chris Cope, Dana White, DREAM, Eric Reynolds, Frankie Edgar, Karl Amoussou, Luis Ramos, Lyman Good, Marius Zaromskis, Matt Brown, Mike Swick, MMA, Nate Diaz, Nick Newell, Ronda Rousey, Stephen Thompson, Strikeforce, UFC, XFC | Leave a Comment »
UFC on Fox 5 Results: Henderson manhandles Diaz to retain belt; Gustafsson earns title shot
Posted by KDog13 on December 8, 2012
Main Card:
Ben Henderson def. Nate Diaz by unanimous decision (50-43, 50-45, 50-45)
Alexander Gustafsson def. Mauricio Shogun Rua by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Rory MacDonald def. B.J. Penn by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Matt Brown def. Mike Swick by knockout (punches) Round 2 (2:31)
Preliminary Card:
Yves Edwards def. Jeremy Stephens by knockout (punch and elbows) Round 1 (1:55)
Raphael Assuncao def. Mike Easton by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Ramsey Nijem def. Joe Proctor by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Daron Cruickshank def. Henry Martinez by knockout (kick) Round 2 (2:57)
Abel Trujillo def. Marcus LeVesseur by TKO (knees) Round 2 (3:56)
Dennis Siver def. Nam Phan by unanimous decision (30-24, 30-25, 30-26)
Scott Jorgensen def. John Albert by submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1 (4:59)
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: Alexander Gustafsson, Ben Henderson, BJ Penn, Dana White, Facebook, Fuel TV, FX, Lightweight Championship, Matt Brown, Mike Swick, MMA, Nate Diaz, Predictions, Rory MacDonald, Shogun Rua, UFC, UFC on Fox 5 | Leave a Comment »
UFC on Fox 5: Henderson vs Diaz Predictions
Posted by KDog13 on December 8, 2012
Main Card Breakdown:
Mike Swick meets Matt Brown in our opening bout in the main card. It should be an exciting stand up fight from the opening bell, and this one won’t last the three rounds. Swick who made his long awaited return to octagon was able weather the storm and knock out Demetrious Johnson. Swick had been injured for two years, so ring rust obviously showed, but he did find a way to get back to his winning ways. Brown is enjoying his longest win streak since three years ago, and with a win here, he will have gone from almost cut to a top 25 fighter in MMA. This should be an awesome fight, and I believe both guys will trade shots but Swick will utilize his wrestling to get this one to the ground at some point, where he will submit Brown.
Our next fight is going to fireworks, and I can’t wait. There is legit beef in the air, and blood to spill in this one. Rory MacDonald looks to continue his rise in the welterweight division, as he pulled B.J Penn out of retirement to challenge him. Penn accepted, and it’s been a war of words since. MacDonald at only 23, is already 4-1 in the UFC with some big wins. His wrestling mixed in with one of the most accurate ground and pounds games, is a big reason why will be a future champ one day. Penn is a complete fighter, and something I don’t think MacDonald has ever faced. Given the age difference, and MacDonald with the edge in cardio, this could be a tough one for Penn. BUT, I think Penn can stuff MacDonald’s takedowns, and even if Penn succumbs to one, his BJJ will get him back on the feet unlike MacDonald’s other opponents in the past. I honestly don’t think MacDonald will want any part standing up with Penn once he gets cracked, but it will be too late to decide otherwise when Penn lays him out early. Penn via KO early!
Our co-main event has big implications because the winner will be the next contender to the light heavyweight belt. This fight is so interesting because on one hand, Alexander Gustafsson‘s rise has been so quick, and everyone thinks he is the one to challenge Jon Jones given his long limbs as well. For Mauricio Shogun Rua, it’s a chance at regain his glory, and getting that belt back. Although Shogun looked lackluster in his last fight, although for us fans it was a war, if you were to really access that fight, it was sloppy. But, make no mistake, Shogun did what he needed to do, and delivered for the fans. Now, Shogun needs to be technical because Gustafsson has the ability to pick you apart on the feet, that of a similar fight style like guerilla warefare. This is a tough one to call, but I think Shogun can hang around the entire fight, and with that I believe Shogun will find a way to get this one to the ground, where he will finish Gustafsson via strikes.
What an exciting main event between two guys who always bring it! Ben Henderson will look to defend his belt for the second time, and it’s hard to believe that given his quick accension in the UFC. Nate Diaz on the other hand since returning to lightweight has been a monster, picking apart some title contenders in his path to the belt. This one is tough to call as well because Diaz is so good everywhere except I think Henderson might be the right man to beat him. Henderson has some powerful leg kicks, and his wrestling, especially his top game has the potential to pin Diaz and beat him up. But, if Henderson keeps this one standing, I don’t see him winning the encounters because Diaz utilizes his reach so well, and it really throws off his opponents. I’m up in the air with this one because I think these guys match up so well, each have there strengths but not by much to overpower each other totally. I’m going to go with Diaz to edge out a decision, but I tell you what I would not be surprised to see it go the other way like in the Edgar fights.
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: Alexander Gustafsson, Ben Henderson, BJ Penn, Dana White, Facebook, Fuel TV, FX, Lightweight Championship, Matt Brown, Mike Swick, MMA, Nate Diaz, Predictions, Rory MacDonald, Shogun Rua, UFC, UFC on Fox 5 | Leave a Comment »
11/18 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 12/16*
Posted by KDog13 on November 18, 2012
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (23-2, 17-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Nick Diaz #4
2. Johny Hendricks (14-1, 11-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger #8
3. Carlos Condit (28-6, 5-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Rory MacDonald #6
4. Nick Diaz (26-8, 7-5 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
5. Jon Fitch (24-4-1, 14-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Demian Maia #10
6. Rory MacDonald (14-1, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Carlos Condit #3
7. Martin Kampmann (20-6, 11-5 UFC)
8. Jake Ellenberger (28-6, 7-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Johnny Hendricks #2
9. Josh Koscheck (17-6, 15-6 UFC)
10. Demian Maia (17-4, 11-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Jon Fitch #5
11. Nate Marquardt (32-10-2, 1-0 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: Tarec Saffiedine #NR
12. Diego Sanchez (23-5, 12-5 UFC) *Next Fight: Takanori Gomi @ LW
13. Mike Pyle (24-8-1, 9-3 UFC)
14. Rick Story (14-6, 7-4 UFC)
15. Thiago Alves (19-8, 11-5 UFC)
16. John Hathaway (17-1, 7-1 UFC)
17. Dong Hyun Kim (16-2-1, 7-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Siyar Bahadurzada #19
18. B.J Penn (16-8-2, 11-8-2 UFC)
19. Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1, 1-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Dong Hyun Kim #17
20. Tyron Woodley (10-1, 8-1 Strikeforce)
21. Kazuo Misaki (25-11-2, 2-0 Strikeforce)
22. Paul Daley (30-12-2, 1-0 BFC)
23. Ben Askren (10-0, 7-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Karl Amoussou #NR
24. Jay Hieron (23-5, 0-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Erick Silva #NR
25. Mike Pierce (16-5, 7-3 UFC)
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC) removed for inactivity*
*Brian Ebersole is moving down to lightweight, removed from welterweight*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) removed from the list due to retirement*
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11/18 MMA Lightweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 12/30*
Posted by KDog13 on November 18, 2012
1. Ben Henderson (18-2, 6-0 UFC)
2. Frankie Edgar (14-3-1, 9-3-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Jose Aldo @ FW
3. Gilbert Melendez (20-2, 11-1 Strikeforce)
4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1, 8-1-1 UFC)
5. Anthony Pettis (15-2, 2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Donald Cerrone #8
6. Nate Diaz (16-8, 11-6 UFC)
7. Jim Miller (22-4, 11-3 UFC)
8. Donald Cerrone (19-4, 6-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Anthony Pettis #6
9. Michael Chandler (10-0, 7-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Rick Hawn #NR
10. Eddie Alvarez (24-3, 8-1 BFC)
11. Shinya Aoki (30-6, 14-2-1 DREAM) *Next Fight: Antonio McKee #NR
12. Clay Guida (29-13, 9-7 UFC) *Next Fight: Hatsu Hioki @ FW
13. Joe Lauzon (22-8, 9-5 UFC)
14. Josh Thomson (19-5, 10-3 Strikeforce)
15. T.J. Grant (19-5, 6-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Matt Wiman #23
16. Khabib Nurmagomedov (17-0, 2-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Thiago Tavares #NR
17. Gleison Tibau (27-8, 11-6 UFC) *Next Fight: Evan Dunham #22
18. Rafael Dos Anjos (18-6, 7-4 UFC)
19. Jamie Varner (21-7-1, 7-5-1 UFC)
20. Melvin Guillard (30-12-2, 11-8 UFC)
21. Evan Dunham (13-3, 7-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Gleison Tibau #17
22. Takanori Gomi (34-8, 3-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Diego Sanchez
23. Matt Wiman (15-6, 9-4 UFC) *Next Fight: T.J Grant #15
24. Pat Healy (28-16, 6-1 Strikeforce)
25. Rick Hawn (14-1, 6-1 BFC) *Next Fight: Michael Chandler #9
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Removed for Inactivity: Sean Sherk (33-4-1, 8-4 UFC)*
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: Akihiro Gono, Anthony Pettis, Antonio Mckee, B.J. Penn, Ben Henderson, Benson Henderson, BFC, CCS, Charles Oliveira, Clay Guida, Cole Miller, Curt Warburton, Dennis Siver, Donald Cerrone, DREAM, Eddie Alvarez, Edson Barboza, Efrain Escudero, Evan Dunham, Frankie Edgar, George Sotiropoulos, Gesias Cavalcante, Gilbert Melendez, Gleison Tibau, Gray Maynard, Jacob Volkmann, Jadamba Narantungalag, Jeremy Stevens, Jim Miller, Joachim Hansen, Joe Stevenson, John Gunderson, Jorge Gurgel, Jorge Masvidal, Josh Thomson, K-1, Karl James Noons, Kazunori Yokota, Kenny Florian, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kurt Pellegrino, Light Heavyweight, Luciano Azevedo, Luis Palomino, Lyle Beerbohm, Maximo Blanco, Melvin Guillard, Michael Chandler, Mizuto Hirota, MMA, Nate Diaz, Nik Lentz, Pancrase, Paul Sass, Rafael Dos Anjos, Rankings, Roger Huerta, Ross Pearson, Sam Stout, Satoru Kitaoka, Sean Sherk, Shamar Bailey, Shinya Aoki, Spencer Fisher, Strikeforce, Takanori Gomi, Tatsuya Kawajiri, TJ Grant, Tyson Griffin, UFC, WEC, WVR, Yokthai Sithoar, Yves Edwards | Leave a Comment »
10/2 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 10/14*
Posted by KDog13 on October 2, 2012
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (21-2, 17-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Carlos Condit #2
2. Carlos Condit (28-5, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
3. Nick Diaz (26-8, 7-5 UFC) *Suspended*
4. Johny Hendricks (13-1, 10-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Martin Kampmann #6
5. Jon Fitch (24-4-1, 14-2-1 UFC)
6. Martin Kampmann (20-5, 11-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Johny Hendricks #4
7. Jake Ellenberger (28-6, 7-2 UFC)
8. Josh Koscheck (17-6, 15-6 UFC)
9. Rory MacDonald (13-1, 4-1 UFC) *Next Fight: BJ Penn #12
10. Demian Maia (17-4, 11-4 UFC)
12. Nate Marquardt (32-10-2, 1-0 Strikeforce)
12. B.J Penn (16-7-2, 11-7-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Rory MacDonald #9
13. Diego Sanchez (23-5, 12-5 UFC)
14. Rick Story (14-6, 7-4 UFC)
15. Thiago Alves (19-8, 11-5 UFC)
16. Mike Pyle (23-8-1, 8-3 UFC) *Next Fight: James Head #NR
17. John Hathaway (17-1, 7-1 UFC)
18. Dong Hyun Kim (15-2-1, 6-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Paulo Thiago #NR
19. Mike Swick (15-4, 12-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Matt Brown #NR
20. Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1, 1-0 UFC)
21. Tyron Woodley (10-1, 8-1 Strikeforce)
22. Kazuo Misaki (25-11-2, 2-0 Strikeforce)
23. Paul Daley (30-12-2, 1-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Kyle Baker #NR
24. Ben Askren (10-0, 7-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Karl Amoussou #NR
25. Jay Hieron (23-5, 0-3 UFC)
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC) removed for inactivity (1 year +)*
*Brian Ebersole is moving down to lightweight, removed from welterweight*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) removed from the list due to retirement*
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8/12 MMA Lightweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 10/14*
Posted by KDog13 on August 12, 2012
1. Ben Henderson (17-2, 5-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Nate Diaz #5
2. Frankie Edgar (14-3-1, 9-3-1 UFC)
3. Gilbert Melendez (20-2, 11-1 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: Pat Healy #26
4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1, 8-1-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Joe Lauzon #13
5. Nate Diaz (16-7, 11-5 UFC) *Next Fight: Ben Henderson #1
6. Anthony Pettis (15-2, 2-1 UFC)
7. Donald Cerrone (19-4, 6-1 UFC)
8. Jim Miller (21-4, 10-3 UFC)
9. Michael Chandler (10-0, 7-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Rick Hawn #NR
10. Eddie Alvarez (24-3, 7-1 BFC) *Next Fight: Patricky Freire #NR
11. Shinya Aoki (30-6, 14-2-1 DREAM)
12. Clay Guida (29-13, 9-7 UFC)
13. Joe Lauzon (22-7, 9-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Gray Maynard #4
14. Melvin Guillard (30-11-2, 11-7 UFC)
15. Josh Thomson (19-5, 10-3 Strikeforce)
16. T.J. Grant (19-5, 6-3 UFC)
17. Evan Dunham (13-3, 7-3 UFC)
18. George Sotiropoulos (14-4, 7-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Ross Pearson #NR
19. Khabib Nurmagomedov (17-0, 2-0 UFC)
20. Gleison Tibau (27-8, 11-6 UFC)
21. Rafael Dos Anjos (17-6, 6-4 UFC)
22. Jeremy Stephens (20-8, 7-7 UFC)
23. Takanori Gomi (33-8, 2-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Mac Danzig #NR
24. Jamie Varner (20-7-1, 6-5-1 UFC)
25. Matt Wiman (15-6, 9-4 UFC)
26. Pat Healy (28-16, 6-1 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: Gilbert Melendez #3
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Removed for Inactivity: Sean Sherk (33-4-1, 8-4 UFC)*
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