MMA Rankings After UFC on Fox 17, UFC 194, UFC Fight Night 80 & TUF 22 Finale

Heavyweight

1. fabricio werdum 

2. cain velasquez 

3. alistair overeem +10

4. junior dos santos -1

5. daniel cormier -1

6. anthony johnson -1

7. andrei arlovski -1

8. stipe miocic -1

9. frank mir -1

10. mark hunt -1

11. antonio silva -1

12. travis browne -1

13. ben rothwell -1

14. brock lesnar 

15. dan henderson

Middleweight 

1. luke rockhold +3

2. chris weidman -1

3. anderson silva -1

4. vitor belfort -1

5. yoel romero

6. robert whittaker  

7. lyoto machida  

8. ronaldo souza  

9. kelvin gastelum  

10. uriah hall

11. gegard mousasi

12. roan carneiro

13. mark munoz  

14. chael sonnen 

15. tim kennedy  

lightweight

1. khabib nurmagomedov

2. rafael dos anjos

3. anthony pettis

4. donald cerrone

5. ben henderson

6. nate diaz +10 

7. myles jury -1

8. beneil dariush -1

9. eddie alvarez -1

10. michael johnson -1

11. tony ferguson +5

12. frankie edgar -2

13. tj grant -2

14. will brooks -2

15. gilbert melendez -2

Featherweight

1. conor mcgregor +1

2. jose aldo -1

3. frankie edgar +1

4. chad mendes -1

5. ricardo lamas

6. max holloway

7. daniel straus

8. cub swanson

9. patricio freire

10. charles oliveira   

11. daniel weichel

12. jeremy stephens

13. pat curran

14. darren elkins

15. chan sung jung

Bantamweight

1. raphael assuncao

2. tj dillashaw

3. renan barao

4. dominick cruz

5. aljamain sterling +4

6. urijah faber -1

7. joseph benavidez -1

8. johnny eduardo -1

9. michael mcdonald -1

10. chris cariaso

11. takeya mizugaki

12. bryan caraway

13. john lineker

14. eddie wineland

15. francisco rivera 

Results

overeem b dos santos

rockhold b souza

ferguson b barboza

diaz b johnson

edgar b mendes

mcgregor b aldo

sterling b eduardo 

MMA Rankings after Pride Final Conflict 2005

Light Heavyweight

1. Mauricio Rua

2. Chuck Liddell 

3. Randy Couture 

4. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 

5. Alistair Overeem

6. Tito Ortiz 

7. Vitor Belfort

8. Ricardo Arona

9. Wanderlei Silva

10. Quinton Jackson

MMA Rankings Post UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2

Heavyweights (265 lbs)

1. Cain Velasquez - UFC Champion

2. Junior Dos Santos 

3. Daniel Cormier 

4. Antonio Silva

5. Mark Hunt

6. Travis Browne

7. Alistair Overeem

8. Fabricio Werdum

9. Josh Barnett

10. Frank Mir 

Light Heavyweights (205 lbs)

1. Jon Jones - UFC Champion 

2. Alexander Gustafsson 

3. Phil Davis 

4. Rashad Evans 

5. Dan Henderson 

6. Chael Sonnen 

7. Glover Teixeira 

8. Mauricio Rua 

9. Ryan Bader 

10. Quinton Jackson +1

Ineligible: 

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira - Inactive

Middleweights (185 lbs)

1. Chris Weidman - UFC Champion

2. Anderson Silva 

3. Vitor Belfort 

4. Lyoto Machida

5. Luke Rockhold

6. Ronaldo Souza 

7. Michael Bisping

8. Mark Munoz

9. Brad Tavares

10. Tim Kennedy

Welterweights (170 lbs)

1. Johny Hendricks

2. Carlos Condit 

3. Robbie Lawler 

4. Rory MacDonald

5. Jake Ellenberger

6. Jake Shields

7. Demian Maia 

8. Hector Lombard

9. Tarec Saffiedine

10. Nate Marquardt

Ineligible:

Georges St. Pierre - Quasi-retirement

Nick Diaz - Quasi -retirement

Martin Kampmann - Quasi-retirement

Lightweights (155 lbs)

1. Anthony Pettis - UFC Champion 

2. Ben Henderson 

3. Gilbert Melendez

4. Josh Thomson 

5. Eddie Alvarez - Bellator Champion

6. Michael Chandler

7. TJ Grant

8. Nate Diaz 

9. Gray Maynard

10. Khabib Nurmagomedov

Featherweights (145 lbs)

1. Jose Aldo - UFC Champion

2. Frankie Edgar

3. Ricardo Lamas +8

4. Chad Mendes -1

5. Cub Swanson -1

6. Daniel Straus -1 - Bellator Champion

7. Pat Curran -1

8. Patricio Freire -1

9. Chan Sung Jung -1

10. Jeremy Stephens -1

Bantamweights (135 lbs)

1. Renan Barao - UFC Champion

2. Urijah Faber 

3. Michael McDonald

4. Eddie Wineland

5. Raphael Assuncao

6. TJ Dillashaw

7. Brad Pickett

8. Francisco Rivera

9. George Roop

10. Brian Bowles 

Ineligible:

Dominick Cruz - Inactive

Flyweights (125 lbs)

1. Demetrious Johnson - UFC Champion

2. John Dodson

3. Joseph Benavidez

4. Ian McCall 

5. Ali Bagautinov

6. Tim Elliott

7. Louis Gaudinot

8. John Lineker

9. John Moraga

10. Jussier Da Silva

UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2 Predictions & Betting Lines

Last Event: UFC on Fox 10: Henderson vs. Thomson 

• Martin went 8-3 and profited -70$
• Bryam went 7-4 and profited -270$

Overall Record and payout:

• Martin is 24-9 and profited +465$
• Bryam is 23-10 and profited +230$

Note: these odds were taken at the time of our predictions the lines may change a bit between now and the night of the fights

BW: Renan Barao -260 vs. Urijah Faber +240

• Martin - Barao 
• Bryam - Barao

FW: Jose Aldo -660 vs. Ricardo Lamas +540

• Martin - Aldo 
• Bryam - Aldo

HW: Alistair Overeem -340 vs. Frank Mir +300

• Martin - Overeem 
• Bryam - Overeem

FLY: Ali Bagautinov -135 vs. John Lineker +125

• Martin - Bagautinov 
• Bryam - Bagautinov 

LW: Jamie Varner -135 vs. Abel Trujillo +125

• Martin - Varner 
• Bryam - Varner 

LW: John Makdessi -155 vs. Alan Patrick +135

• Martin - Makdessi 
• Bryam - Makdessi 

FLY: Chris Cariaso -145 vs. Danny Martinez +135

• Martin - Cariaso 
• Bryam - Cariaso 

MW: Tom Watson -170 vs. Nick Catone +160

• Martin - Watson 
• Bryam - Watson 

LW: Al Iaquinta -235 vs. Kevin Lee +215

• Martin - Iaquinta 
• Bryam - Iaquinta 

MW: Clint Hester -185 vs. Andy Enz +160

• Martin - Hester 
• Bryam - Hester 

LW: Rashid Magomedov -260 vs. Tony Martin +220

• Martin - Magomedov
• Bryam - Magomedov 

WW: Gasan Umalatov -185 vs. Neil Magny +160

• Martin - Umalatov 
• Bryam - Umalatov

#6 Overeem vs. #9 Mir gets moved to UFC 169

#6 Alistair Overeem vs. #9 Frank Mir was originally scheduled for UFC 167 card on November in Vegas. The UFC instead opted to give Mir extra time to recover from his previous loss to #8 Josh Barnett. Its no secret both men are in desperate need of a win and will both look to do so on February 1st. 

Note: this fight is still listed on the 'UPCOMING FIGHTS' tab.

UFC Heavyweight Title Picture 2013 Update #1

Current Champion: Cain Velasquez

HW Landscape

Junior Dos Santos:

Despite losing to Velasquez quite decisively just last December, Dos Santos gets his rematch on October 19th at UFC 166. Although the HW division has grown over the last few years it still lacking in the title challengers department. It only took one win to get right back into a title fight with Velasquez. To his credit he does have a win over Velasquez and has made it pretty clear he's the best HW out there to fight Velasquez (even for the third time).

Daniel Cormier:

If Cormier and Velasquez weren't friends and training partners we would have seen them fight each other at UFC 160. They both have made it pretty clear they're not going to fight each other. On the very same card on October 19th, Cormier intends to fight for the last time as a HW against Roy Nelson. Even if Dos Santos wins at UFC 166 Cormier already has his eyes set on the LH title. Him and Jon Jones have been exchanging  words these past few months and he could find himself fighting Jones in the near future. But he's gotta get past Nelson first.

Antonio 'BigFoot' Silva:

Notice above at the chart where you can see losses to Velasquez highlighted in yellow. That's not a good thing. Reason being is obvious; with a loss to the current champion its going to be very hard to get a rematch. Which makes things all the worst for 'Bigfoot' because he has two losses to the champion. With two losses to Velasquez it only puts 'Bigfoot' in no-mans-land. 'Bigfoot' will fight Mark Hunt in Australia in December but a win over Hunt doesn't take him out of his predicament.

Travis Browne:

Realistically speaking Browne could be one win away from title shot. In my eyes he should be the next in line for the title but it seems the UFC are headed in a different direction. Browne is rumored to be fighting Stipe Miocic on December on the UFC on Fox 9 card. With a win over Miocic people will be buzzing for Browne's inevitable title shot in 2014.

Alistair Overeem:

Upon signing with the UFC, Overeem turned down two title shots. Now, Overeem is nowhere near a title shot. Lets rewind. Overeem entered the UFC ranked #3 behind Velasquez and Dos Santos. Instead of fighting the winner of their match, Overeem opted to fight Brock Lesnar and he did so successfully and gets his title shot against JDS. Just weeks before his title fight he tests positive and is suspended ultimately returning at UFC 156 getting knocked out by 'Bigfoot' Silva followed by Browne this past August.

Fabricio Werdum:

Since losing to Overeem, Werdum has made a successful transition back into the UFC going 3-0 as of today. With back to back wins over Nelson, Russow, and Nogueira he may have enough on his resume to win over the UFC's vote and get the next title shot. I personally disagree because I believe Browne has surpassed him but it looks like the UFC is headed in that direction.

Josh Barnett:

The dark horse of the HW division is not so dark anymore. Even though is win over Mir ended in controversy, he did put his name into the hat of possible title challengers for Velasquez or Dos Santos. I personally would like a Werdum-Barnett title eliminator but your guess is as good as mine as to whats next for the Warmaster.

Frank Mir:

It's no secret Mir is fighting for his job on November 16th at UFC 167. Obviously crazier things have happened. If there is anyone who's immune from getting cut by the UFC its Mir. But for competitive reasons even if the UFC doesn't cut him (should he lose to Overeem) he might consider retirement. So a title shot is a foregone conclusion right now. Mir better just worry about getting back on the win column.

Antonio Rodrigo 'Minotauro' Nogueira:

Nogueira has obviously seen better days. Since losing the Interim title Nogueira has exchanged wins and losses. Since those wins have been to non top 10 competition he has only fallen down the rankings and he hasn't recovered. Nogueira seems to be fighting for the sake of competing. I think its safe to say his days fighting for a title are over.

Mark Hunt: 

With Barnetts win over Mir Hunt has become my new dark horse of the HW division. Before losing to JDS, Hunt was riding the 4 fight winning streak. Even in defeat Hunt looked exceptionally good against JDS. Hunt will fight 'Bigfoot' in his native Australia on December 21st. A win over 'Bigfoot' puts him in a good spot for a title shot. 

#6 Alistair Overeem vs. #9 Frank Mir will take place at UFC 167

        This fight takes place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand on November 16th. This fight will most likely air on the main card right under the main and co main event; #1 St. Pierre vs. #2 Hendricks and #3 Evans vs. #6 Sonnen. #9 Mir is on a 3 fight skid losing to top tier heavyweights, #2 Dos Santos, #3 Cormier and #8 Barnett while, #6 Overeem is also on a losing streak having lost to both #4 'Bigfoot' and #5 Browne by 'KO'.










NOTE: This fight has been updated on the 'UPCOMING FIGHTS' tab. You can see all of the other top 15 scheduled bouts there as well.

MMA Rankings After UFC Fight Night 26: 'Shogun' vs. Sonnen

NOTE: This is the first rankings with my new implemented rules

HEAVYWEIGHTS:
#1 CAIN VELASQUEZ - UFC CHAMPION
#2 JUNIOR DOS SANTOS
#3 DANIEL CORMIER
#4 'BIGFOOT' SILVA
#5 TRAVIS BROWNE
#6 ALISTAIR OVEREEM
#7 FABRICIO WERDUM
#8 FRANK MIR
#9 'MINOTAURO' NOGUEIRA
#10 JOSH BARNETT

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS:
#1 JON JONES - UFC CHAMPION
#2 LYOTO MACHIDA
#3 RASHAD EVANS
#4 DAN HENDERSON
#5 ALEXANDER GUSTAFSSON
#6 CHAEL SONNEN
#7 'SHOGUN' RUA
#8 'MINOTORO' NOGUEIRA
#9 PHIL DAVIS
#10 GLOVER TEIXEIRA

MIDDLEWEIGHTS:
#1 CHRIS WEIDMAN - UFC CHAMPION
#2 ANDERSON SILVA
#3 VITOR BELFORT
#4 MICHAEL BISPING
#5 YUSHIN OKAMI
#6 MARK MUNOZ
#7 LUKE ROCKHOLD
#8 'JACARE' SOUZA
#9 'COSTA' PHILIPPOU
#10 HECTOR LOMBARD

WELTERWEIGHTS:
#1 GEORGES ST-PIERRE - UFC CHAMPION
#2 JOHNY HENDRICKS
#3 CARLOS CONDIT
#4 NICK DIAZ
#5 MARTIN KAMPMANN
#6 RORY MACDONALD
#7 JAKE ELLENBERGER
#8 JAKE SHIELDS
#9 DEMIAN MAIA
#10 ROBBIE LAWLER

LIGHTWEIGHTS:
#1 BEN HENDERSON - UFC CHAMPION
#2 GILBERT MELENDEZ
#3 TJ GRANT
#4 GRAY MAYNARD
#5 MICHAEL CHANDLER - BELLATOR CHAMPION
#6 EDDIE ALVAREZ 
#7 SHINYA AOKI - ONE FC CHAMPION
#8 ANTHONY PETTIS
#9 JOSH THOMSON
#10 NATE DIAZ

FEATHERWEIGHTS:
#1 JOSE ALDO - UFC CHAMPION
#2 FRANKIE EDGAR
#3 RICARDO LAMAS
#4 CHAD MENDES
#5 PAT CURRAN - BELLATOR CHAMPION
#6 CUB SWANSON
#7 HATSU HIOKI
#8 CHAN SUNG JUNG
#9 PATRICIO 'PITBULL' 
#10 CLAY GUIDA

BANTAMWEIGHTS:
#1 RENAN BARAO - UFC INTERIM CHAMPION
#2 URIJAH FABER
#3 MICHAEL MCDONALD
#4 EDDIE WINELAND
#5 SCOTT JORGENSEN
#6 BRAD PICKETT
#7 GEORGE ROOP
#8 BIBIANO FERNANDES - ONE FC CHAMPION 
#9 MARLON MORAES 
#10 MIGUEL TORRES

FLYWEIGHTS:
#1 'MIGHTY MOUSE' JOHNSON - UFC CHAMPION
#2 JOSEPH BENAVIDEZ
#3 IAN MCCALL
#4 JOHN DODSON
#5 JUSSIER 'FORMIGA'
#6 DARRELL MONTAGUE
#7 JOHN LINEKER
#8 MIKIHITO YAMAGAMI
#9 MAMORU YAMAGUCHI
#10 YOSUKE SARUTA

POUND 4 POUND:
#1 JOSE ALDO - P4P KING
#2 GEORGES ST-PIERRE
#3 JON JONES
#4 RENAN BARAO
#5 CHRIS WEIDMAN
#6 ANDERSON SILVA
#7 'MIGHTY MOUSE' JOHNSON
#8 CAIN VELASQUEZ
#9 FRANKIE EDGAR
#10 BEN HENDERSON