I never miss a UFC fight! Something went wrong. Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings In the main . The winner of that fight will get a title shot, but it probably wont happen until Spring of 2010Mark Coleman enters the rankings after his shocking victory over Stephan Bonnar at UFC 100. I'm a hardcore fan after all! He is a complete fighter with uncanny cardio and it takes the best the weight class has to offer to beat him. A blowout win by Cro Cop will likely put him one win away from a title shot, and a win by dos Santos would significantly elevate him in the eyes of the fans and the company. Watch video: UFC93, UFC100, 7 Cain VelasquezJust 4-0 as a pro when the year began, Cain Velasquez went from next big thing to heavyweight title threat in the space of three 2009 fights that saw him stop Denis Stojnic, survive some flush power shots to batter and decision Cheick Kongo, and then run through legit contender Ben Rothwell in less than two rounds. In September 2020, Todd Duffee and the UFC parted ways due to inactivity due to injury. 9. Englishman Tom Aspinall is one of the hottest fighters in the division having won nine straight, and five in the UFC all finishes. Hendersons year began with his January win over Rich Franklin, and the victory earned him a coaching spot on The Ultimate Fighter show that exposed him to a new audience of mainstream fans that may not have followed his storied pre-UFC career. Sep 27, 2009. Just 4-0 as a pro when the year began, Cain Velasquez went from 'next big thing' to 'heavyweight title threat' in the space of three 2009 fights that saw him stop Denis Stojnic, survive some. Hardly confirmation of a comeback, and certainly not enough to be ranked here. The year 2009 is the 17th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Kenny Florian why are hughes gsp not in the all time wins list? To check out the latest USAT/SBN rankings click here. Bibiano Fernandes 5. I try to picture each weight class in the same way that Joe Silva or Dana White would, which means I factor in marketability, drawing power and other things that rankings typically dont account for. Watch video: UFC 104, 1 Georges St-PierreBeating BJ Penn and Thiago Alves in successive bouts is impressive. The complete 6-hour card. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. ^ For the UFC Lightweight Championship. In terms of challengers in the division, weve been promised that the winner of the Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez fight in October will get the next shot at the title. Hardy has improved with each fight and is nearing Top 15 contention. He is, however, eligible to be ranked in the light heavyweight division. Jorge Santiago 9. 27, 2021 Watch Replay Recap View Fight History UFC Spotlight Previous Next The Heavyweight. Lyoto Machida 2. In his next fight, he will get a huge opportunity to take a big leap up in the top 10 when he faces elite rising star Tom Aspinall in July. Josh Koscheck 5. after big losses to Cormier and Velasquez ,guys like Struve,Congo,Rothwell would all light him up and Hunt would make a right mess of him too. Jon Fitch 3. Tatsuya Kawajiri 10. 8. If everything keeps going the way it has, expect to see Jones on these lists for years to come. 7. MMA World Rankings (Updated 8-21-2010) Jordy McElroy August 21, 2010 HeavyWeight (Over 205 Pounds) 1) Brock Lesnar - Lesnar survived a first round scare at UFC 116 in his bout against Shane. newsletter, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, Team Paul Denies Diaz Call To Leave Texas: Nothing Is Changing, Meta PR Statement Says Zuck Didnt Tap OR Nap, Killer Admission: It Was Very Sad To See It. Cain won via decision in the 2nd fight, then TKOd JDS in the 5th round of the 3rd fight.. love your site man REALLY DO!! Colemans aging underdog story has resonated with the UFC fanbase and it has turned him into a popular fighter in the division. 10. I dont like him at #4 either, but his wins over Fedor, Browne, Kyle, and Arlovski are hard to ignore. Thiago Silva 8. UFC Rankings are comprised of all fighters currently signed to the UFC. This table was last updated on March 5, 2023. 4. The rankings utilize each of the top MMA rankings from multiple unique sources. Scroll below to check out Nurmagomedov's list of names (which actually total 20) and how he ranked them. Quinton Jackson 3. Gane had 2 quality wins prior to signing with the UFC, beating 7-0 undefeated Canadian Adam Dyczka and 8-1 Brazilian Roggers Souza. How are rankings determined? The UFC signed Walt Harris to replace Daniel Omielaczuk and will fight Soa Palelei at UFC Fight Night 55 11-7-14. However, when it came time to truly prove he is the best in the division, he was dispatched easily by the new warden of heavyweight, Jon Jones, at UFC 285. 10. If Rothwell is in shape as he was for the Schaub fight, he is dangerous. Hatsu Hioki 6. 10. Stipe is done. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). At Julys follow-up London card he faced his first bad luck in a long time when he suffered a serious knee injury just seconds into his bout with Curtis Blaydes. Bisping will fight on November 14 in Manchester, but an opponent has not been named. Demian Maia These are UFC-only rankings. Michihiro Omigawa 10. Quinton Jackson Fabricio Werdum, 1. Inactivity: Fighters who have not fought in the past 12 months are not eligible to be ranked, and will regain their eligibility the next time they fight. Rumors circulated that Bisping would face Wanderlei Silva, but Silvas camp quickly squashed that story. Cain Velasquez 8. With that in mind, lets take a look at where the best of the best land in the official Sportsnaut.com UFC heavyweight rankings. The Independent World MMA Rankings are tabulated on a monthly basis in each of the top seven weight classes of MMA, from heavyweight to bantamweight, with fighters receiving ten points for a first-place vote, nine points for a second-place vote, and so on. If it were my choice, Miocic would easily be ahead of Nelson based off their last fight. Wanderlei Silva 7. Patrick Cote. Men's UFC Heavyweight Rankings. 7. even though big country clearly lost to miocic, it was through decision. Also, have to imagine Travis Browne is no longer an active fighter on the UFC roster and thus should be removed as well. It would be a huge fight my ass. Thanks for the props. "He sucks" is not a valid argument. Diego Sanchez 8. Thanks man, I make my fair share of mistakes too though. Forrest Griffin Stipe Miocic is on the top of UFC heavyweight rankings for a long time. Tim Elliott claims hes unable to get tickets for his family to attend UFC Vegas 74 on Saturday night. 5. How much of the UFC on ESPN 46 card did you watch? None of it; I checked out Sherdog's play-by-play but had better things to do! Where do you see Gane ranked currently? [1] Light Heavyweight Weight limit: (186 to 205 lbs; 84 to 93 kg) Sean Sherk 9. Velasquez is a two-time UFC heavyweight champion and sports a 12-3 UFC record with 10 knockouts (tied for second most in UFC heavyweight history). Rich Franklin [1] Heavyweight Weight limit: (206 to 265 lb; 93 kg to 120 kg) Rankings updated on May 23, 2023, after UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill. 9. Powered by. Frank Edgar 6. Nelson has never beaten a Top 10 guy, but thanks to a thin HW division and some recent losses to the guys ahead of him, it seems as if he may be overrated. 3. Gegard Mousasi 7. He proved it once again with a destructive victory over a man thought to be a better striker in Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56. 2009 World MMA Rankings 09/28/2020 1994 Views by D.C. Ross. Nate Marquardt 3. BJ Penn is far from a perfect score, but he's the former UFC two-division champ. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); * These rankings are not official, nor do they reflect any affiliation with, sponsorship, or endorsement by the UFC. You are correct, the list is only made up of active fighters. Look at what Sean McCorkle did to him. Once again, these are completely different than skill-only rankings. Rank Fighter ; 0 : Jones, Jon : 1 : Gane, Ciryl : 2 : Pavlovich, Sergei : 3 : Miocic, Stipe . Please enter a valid email and try again. These rankings are independent of any single MMA media outlet or sanctioning body, and are published on multiple web sites. Absolutely remarkable that Jared Vanderaa continues to be allowed on this roster after going 1-5 with his only win coming via split against Roque Martinez. Shane Carwin 7. ^ For the UFC Welterweight Championship. Cain Velasquez Just like this last weekend, I didnt think Saffiedine had much of a chance against Marquardt, and what do you know it was complete domination for Saffiedine. 4. Roger Huerta I searched the last few months for any recent interviews from Hunt, and could not find anything claiming he is officially retired. I kinda like the new Nate, and I would guess that fight fans are probably are on board as well. 9. Rafael Assuncao 8. He may hold on to this title for a very long time as well. Our partners in crime over at BloodyElbow.com have once again published their divisional rankings for mixed martial arts in the nation's largest daily newspaper, USA Today, for the month of. NOTES: Penn and Florian meet at UFC 101 in two weeks, and Diego Sanchez has already earned the right to face the winner of that bout for the championshipGray Maynard and Roger Huerta will meet on September 16. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Highlights! Watch video: UFC102, 8 Dan HendersonSure, his former Team Quest teammate Randy Couture first popularized the line not bad for an old man after beating Tim Sylvia back in 2007, but Dan Henderson at 39 years old certainly earned the right to use it as well after a big 2009. The heavyweight upper weight limit, as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission[1] and the Association of Boxing Commissions[2] is 265lb (120kg). SHERDOG RANKINGS SEPTEMBER 2009. . Some of the best and most knowledgeable MMA writers from across the MMA media landscape have come together to form one independent voting panel. 2. 2009 Comments. 10. 7. November 2009 Independent World MMA Rankings. Fights of the year 2009 2009 was loaded with incredible bouts, from Dan Henderson's epic knockout at the blockbuster UFC 100, to the eagerly anticipated rematch between Georges St-Pierre and BJ Penn at UFC 94. . BMF (Black Mafia Family) Season 2 hits Digital in July. Even before he competed on a 2021 edition of The Contender Series, the Brazilian won eight straight, all by finishes. I appreciate you coming to my site and commenting! In February he continued his recent hot streak with a workman-like win over Blagoy Ivanov at UFC Vegas 68. LIVE! Hunt is closest right now, but I think most fans are aware of his limitations on the ground. At a bare minimum, a fighter needs at least 15 points to be displayed, so in some cases, the next multiple of 5 may not be reached. Jake Shields 10. Mike Brown 2. Rashad Evans Paulo Thiago 8. 6. Pancrase's overweight division was 198.4220.5lb (90.0100.0kg) before being revised to its current 205264.5lb (93.0120.0kg). A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for November2009. There are not many fighters that can claim that right. Anderson Silva 9. 8. Until his inactivity hits 15 months or a retirement announcement occurs, he will remain ranked. Alan Belcher Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The reason Schaub is ranked above them are his wins over Cro Cop and Gonzaga. 1. 5. Mike Swick 6. With the most recent being an August decision victory over Alexander Romanov. Brock Lesnar (UFC Heavyweight Champion) Rashad Evans. Tai Tuivasa is one of the most well-liked fighters in the UFC heavyweight division. 10. Related: UFC Tonight Fight card, betting odds, and watch times for the next UFC event. Disciplinary Suspensions: Fighters who are currently serving disciplinary suspensions, or who have been denied a license for drug test or disciplinary reasons, are not eligible to be ranked. Jose Aldo 4. 1. even though they say they are as good as their last fight I still think roy nelson is the more dangerous fighter, no dissrespect to stipe miocic because he bullied nelson just like dos santos did but it wasnt as convincing to me. Keith Jardine 9. Randy Couture Shane was one of the sports best ambassadors. However, unlike generations past, the current crop of elite heavyweights are some of the most talented that the industry has ever seen. Both fights you mentioned, especially Jones/Miocic would be a huge fight. 3. After losing two of his first three in the organization, Sergey Spivak has rounded into a very talented competitor in the UFC heavyweight division. Randy Couture Champions are given top billing because they are champions and regarded as the best in their division by the company, regardless of the skills or overall record. These rankings arent correct and fighters from the ufc roster are missing. 2. He was released following his loss to Mike Russow. Changing Weight Classes: When a fighter announces that he is leaving one weight class in order to fight in another weight class, the fighter is not eligible to be ranked in the new weight class until he has his first fight in the new weight class. How he would fare in those bouts was still a question mark though, despite his unbeaten record and wins over the likes of Ortiz, Rich Franklin and BJ Penn. That also includes the utter domination of top-15 heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Charlotte. But it was his five round battle with Lyoto Machida in October that truly saw the resurrection of Rua, as he pushed the champion to the brink, only to lose a controversial decision. UFC Vegas 74 Results & Play-By-Play! Although many ambiguities exist within the lowerweight classes regarding division naming and weight limits, the Heavyweight division is, for the most part, uniform. Frank Mir Brett Rogers 9. Cheick Kongo Yushin Okami 10. But it was his July knockout of his TUF coaching rival, Michael Bisping, that truly got casual observers of the sport paying attention to the former PRIDE two-division champion. Frank Mir 5. If Randy Couture easily defeats Nogueira at UFC 102, hell be under consideration for a rematch with Lesnar as well. Alexander Volkov has been a top-level MMA heavyweight for a long time. November 2009 Independent World MMA Rankings, 1. Marcelo Alonso . The submission finish was his first fight-ender since 2018 and put the sport on notice that a motivated Jon Jones is still a terrifying talent inside the Octagon. There are no questions now, after the Brazilian knocked out previously unbeaten Thiago Silva in January, and then repeated the feat in May over Rashad Evans, a win that earned him the UFC light heavyweight title. ^ For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. UFC . B.J. Michael Bisping In 2009 the UFC held 20 events beginning with, UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson. 8. Also feels like Alexandr Romanov is underrated, as hes 16-0 with wins over Juan Espino and Marcos Rogerio de Lima. 14 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. Josh Parisian with 2 UFC wins behind Zac Pauga and Luka Brzeski with 0 each? the consensus rankings will update in real-time. Mike Swick Most consecutive defenses of heavyweight title, List of current MMA Heavyweight champions, List of Strikeforce Heavyweight Champions, "Nevada Revised Statutes: Chapter 467 - Unarmed Combat", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heavyweight_(MMA)&oldid=1143149670, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 6 March 2023, at 05:04. If anything, St-Pierre seems to be getting better with every fight, a scary proposition for anyone competing at 170 pounds. The rankings are based purely on the votes of the members of the voting panel, with nobodys vote counting more than anybody elses vote, and no computerized voting. Bring those guys in and Silva drops down to 7th. Dan Henderson It was another memorable year in the UFC, and 2010 has even more action in store beginning with UFC 108 on January 2nd. A weighted-formula is applied to normalize and distill the various rankings into one consensus ranking per weight class.". 5. He seems to have packed on some muscle over the years, but if Daniel cormier is willing to make the cut to 205, Im not sure why Stipe wouldnt consider it should he run into some trouble at heavyweight. Heavyweight Rankings (206 to 265 lbs.) The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and most other North . ONE Championship's heavyweight division is at 226265 lb. Mir has put together a solid win streak since the loss, but he will still need to prove himself against a Top 5 fighter to move ahead of Carwin. Marcin Tybura (24-7) Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports Marcin Tybura has been a stalwart of the heavyweight top 15 for the better part of the last two years and deserves it after winning. Wtf r u talking about jds got a lucky punch on the first fight, and cain finished him in the next two confrontations, not decisions he literally whipped his ass, you obviously dont know anything about mma. Dan Henderson 4. Watch video: UFC101, UFC107, 3 Anderson SilvaWith a 2009 cut short due to injury, fight fans only got to see the pound for pound king twice this year, but in those two bouts, he proved why hes considered to be the best in the game. Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell 2 Chuck Liddell, left, claimed the light heavyweight title from Randy Couture via first-round knockout in the first The Ultimate Fighter finale at UFC 52 in . Oops. With all but three of the fights ending in the first round. UFC Heavyweight Rankings . Maybe Joe Silva will book Barry against someone like Rothwell, Hunt, Schaub to boost him up the ranks. 15. Brock Lesnar (4-1) The initial news of Lesnar's enigmatic illness seemed hopelessly grim, but the MMA world -- and Dana White especially -- can breathe a sigh of relief. Its not just fighting skill or record, although those two items do factor into the equation. Ciryl Gane is the best heavyweight in the world not named Jon Jones of Francis Ngannou. In April, Silva successfully defended his middleweight crown with a decision win over Thales Leites in which he may have gone 25 minutes without getting hit cleanly once. Quinton Jackson 5. The entire main card. werdum above big country but still below big nog,imo. Watch video: UFC100. I never miss a UFC fight! Fedor Emelianenko (31-1, 1 No Contest), 3. Perfect ranking just where it is today Daniel cormier should be top ten though. Heavyweight Ranking MMA the highest ratio of knockout finishes of any weight class.Worldwide Rankings are for fighters in the UFC. UFC Tonight Fight card, betting odds, and watch times for the next UFC event, Conor McGregor next fight: Notorious faces Michael Chandler in UFC return, Khamzat Chimaev next fight: 3 opponent options, including Paulo Costa, Jon Jones next fight: 3 opponent options for Bones, including Sergei Pavlovich. just my opinion, basicly miocic should be placed above nelson he defeated him fair and square. While its listed as a loss on his record, Aspinalls tough luck does not diminish his place in the division as an elite talent and fast-rising star. UFCs is corrupt, Tapologys is shit. I agree with you. Well, after dominating the light heavyweight division for just over a decade, it did not take long for Jon Jones to usurp control at heavyweight. Im not saying Bigfoot will never be top 5,i just think from a pure ranking perspective he should go in 1 place ahead of the guy he beat,he can move up the rankings in time as he gets his wins like everybody else right.Same reason Werdum should be only one place ahead of Nelson. 1. get your shit together and start updating or give this website to someone else to manage. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 4. Hi Tim, although his UFC contract expired, Hunt has never announced his retirement from MMA. Our partners in crime over at BloodyElbow.com have once again published their divisional rankings for mixed martial arts in the nations largest daily newspaper, USA Today, for the month of November 2009. Shane Carwin 10. I dont think he could make 205, but he sure would make a welcome addition to the light heavyweight division that is hungry for new title challengers. While many have wondered how close Nogueira could be to retirement, the Brazilian heavyweight is still widely considered a top-10 heavyweight and has only lost against Mir and Cain Velasquez. NOTES: There are plenty of intriguing matchups in this division over the next two months. If a weight class has an interim champion, that fighter will assume the second position, with everyone else following. The Frenchman proved it once in an impressive display of his amazing striking talents against Tuivasa in the UFC Paris main event and showcased why he is a special competitor. The Aussie is never in a boring fight, and after a three-fight skid between 2018 and 2019, he rose back up the rankings and into legitimate title contender status. The UFC's heavyweight division has always been at the base for criticism due to the lack of depth in it, however there are many talented up and comers . wait, Ciryl Gane beat Boser and hes top 15, ahead of Tybur and Spivak. Comments Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Forrest Griffin (Champion) 2. Yes, he did knock out Barry, but that was quite the hail mary victory. Chael Sonnen 27 Comments / 27 New. How does that work? Akiyama will be a popular fighter for the UFC because he understands the entertainment part of the gameMichael Bisping falls to the sixth spot after being knocked into next year by Dan Henderson. Only the main event, which was a big fight. Paul Daley, 1. Nelson is certainly a top talent, but I think is his ceiling is only so high when watching him face guys like JDS, Werdum, and Mir. Share your ranking rants in the comments section below. Bigfoots wins = Fedor, Browne, Arlovski, Kyle Nate Marquardt Ballots collected on November 24, 2009. Kongo has looked flat ever since losing to Mir. At UFC Vegas 71 he made his return to the Octagon and topped his last performance with a destructive first-round TKO of top-15 talent Alexander Romanov. And that has consistently been his downfall. 6. But before we close the book on 2009, we will end our unofficial awards season with a look at the top fighters to grace the Octagon over the past 12 months. All of a sudden, The Outlaw had made his climb three steps at a time and he will now face Georges St-Pierre in early 2010. Curtis Blaydes held on to his spot in the top five at UFC Columbus and once again proved why he is one of the most underappreciated elite talents at heavyweight. Dominick Cruz. And though that victory may have been less than scintillating, action-wise, The Spiders return to 205 pounds certainly remedied that as he stopped former light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin in the first round with a frightening display of precision striking, forever cementing the fact that if you want to engage with Silva, the end result might not be pretty. Matt Serra. The heavyweight division in mixed martial arts (MMA) generally groups fighters between 206-265 lb (93.4-120.2 kg). Luiz Cane Catch Weight Fights: When fights are contested at weights that are in between the limits of the various weight classes, they are considered to be in the higher weight class. 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By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. My rankings can be seen at http:****. Who knows though, Miocic used to wrestle at 197 lbs. 1. Watch UFC Vegas 74 full fight video highlights: Jim Miller vs. Jesse Butler earlier tonight (Sat., June 3, 2023) live on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Moldovan extended that streak at UFC Vegas 68 with the biggest win of his career when he completely manhandled Derrick Lewis with his wrestling and made the former title challenger tap in the opening round. Cain Velasquez 1 of 10 Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images Record: 14-2 Achievements: Two-Time UFC Heavyweight Champion What Made Him Great For a brief time, Cain Velasquez seemed poised to. 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In doing so, "The Natural Born Killer" is back in the running for a shot at the UFC welterweight championship. Nov / 27 / 2009: Decision (Unanimous) 3: 3:00: win: Roman Savochka: ProFC - Union Nation Cup 2 . The aftermath of those two fights will give fans a clearer lay of the land for who gets to be the next heavyweight champion. Georges St. Pierre Note: Due to the fact that he has not competed in the welterweight division for over one year and has no plans to do so in the foreseeable future, Jake Shields is no longer eligible to be ranked in the welterweight division. And despite a razor-thin decision win over Mauricio Rua in his first title defense in October, The Dragon is still standing atop the 205-pound weight class and ready for what should be a very interesting 2010 campaign. 2. Friends, Junior dos Santos will be in first place for long, long, long, long, long, TIME ! I still think youre discounting Bigfoots ability as a high-level heavyweight. Martin Kampmann Jon Fitch Despite the big guys not being the quickest and most technical, the weight class remains a favorite because of the consistent knockouts that come from the most powerful fighters in the sport. Hard to imagine him being ranked behind Alexey Oleinik who has lost 3 of 4, Incredible how Juan Espino, at almost 42 years old and coming off a loss decides to take an entire year plus off. 6. I think the UFC kinda messed up with putting Roy Nelson above Frank Mir Mir outclassed him when they fought and Roy has yet to beat anyone worthy of sending him above Mir Mir may have a 2 fight losing streak but theyre to JDS and DC, and Roys 3 fight win streak is vs. two guys ranked under 15 (in a 22 ranked guys division) and a cut fighter. 6. UFC continues to make roster changes ahead of its summer fight campaign, recently parting ways with a lightweight fan favorite, despite one bout remaining on his current contract. 9. Its Silvas win over Fedor that is making the difference. and do you really have to remove fighters who are suspended we all know overeem is No.3 and he embarassed werdum not long ago,not even close. After a rough patch where he lost three straight and was on the cusp of being handed a UFC pink slip, "Bam Bam" has won four straight. He is, however, eligible to be ranked in the middleweight division. Note: Due to the fact that he has not competed in the heavyweight division for over one year and has no plans to do so in the foreseeable future, Randy Couture is no longer eligible to be ranked in the heavyweight division. I hate interim titles, but you are correct that we need to keep the division going while building new stars at the same time. Jake Shields 8. His KO loss in April added a new layer to a stigma that has now followed him for much of his UFC career. What up from the future Hopefully, Hunt vs. Bigfoot is booked in the near future. Yushin Okami schaub at 13, and over stipe!! Carwin dominated Frank Mir in their head-to-head matchup. Eddie Alvarez 4. Last updated: Tuesday, May. 10. 4. The complete 6-hour card. Brock Lesnar He is like 43 or smth. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and most other North American MMA organizations such as Bellator MMA, WSOF, and King of the Cage (KOTC) abide by this interpretation to their 206265lb athletes as heavyweights. All the brazilians knows about that, except UFC and Dana White. K.O. Shinya Aoki 3. But around the middle of the year, Penn got a new attitude when it came to his fighting life, and with an August submission of Kenny Florian and a December destruction of Diego Sanchez, The Prodigy had not only defeated two top challengers to his crown, he established himself as the greatest 155-pound fighter the UFC had even seen. Anderson Silva Dan Henderson Thiago Alves Only the main event, which was a big fight. 1. That is a factoring reason for why Bigfoot is ranked ahead of guys like Mir, Nelson, Struve, Hunt, etc. ^ For the UFC Middleweight Championship. The November 2009 Independent World MMA Rankings have been released. in college. Weve also listed their top 10 in each class after the jump for your convenience. They are wholly my opinion and should be treated as such. 8. A New York phenom who passed his first big test in January when he easily decisioned Stephan Bonnar, Jonny Bones went on to submit Jake OBrien at UFC 100 in July before ending the year on what could have been a downer as he was disqualified for illegal elbows against Matt Hamill. The only hint that he isnt done fighting was in a Facebook exchange with a fan who praised Carwins MMA career, and in reply Carwin asked Are you saying it is over?. Watch video: UFC 101, 2 Lyoto MachidaAfter a career defining decision win over Tito Ortiz at UFC 84 in May of 2008, it was clear that Lyoto Machida would be moving on to bigger and better things in the UFCs light heavyweight division. Then came a stirring knockout of Rory Markham, a close win over Marcus Davis in one of the most heated grudge matches of the year, and a clear-cut victory over Mike Swick. His mauling of Brock Lesnar in 2010 was one of . He is, however, eligible to be ranked in the light heavyweight division. By Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee December 13, 2022. 6. 1. The toughest thing was to put Silva above Mir. 10. But 2009 has seen the revival of the Brazilians career, and even though he was less than impressive in dispatching Mark Coleman in January, he did stop The Hammer, and he certainly looked back in form in knocking out Chuck Liddell in April. This is my favorite ranking website , Hamdy Abdelwahab has been suspended for 2 years. Schaubs losses are to Nogueira (Top 10) and Rothwell, while Barrys losses are to guys ranked lower (Lavar Johnson, Kongo). Heath Herring. His UFC London easy-work win over Alexander Volkov sent a clear message to the industry. Now over 17 years removed from his stint as heavyweight champion, Arlovski is also a decade out from what most figured was a career-ending string of losses between 2009 and 2011, which saw his . Mauricio . The Russian has the longest active KO streak in the company and he is worthy of a title fight next with champion Jon Jones. Yoshihiro Akiyama, 1. Lyoto Machida 4. 2. Anderson Silva 2. which i cant wrap my head around really cant! Thank you for your comment! 1. The voters are instructed to vote primarily based on fighters actual accomplishments in the cage/ring (the quality of opposition that theyve actually beaten), not based on a broad, subjective perception of which fighters would theoretically win fantasy match-ups. Sean Sherk Josh Koscheck I think Schaub would probably lose to both guys. His fighting skills are unparalleled and hes a very strong pay per view and live drawBrock Lesnar moves from the ninth spot to the fifth spot by virtue of his domination of Frank Mir at UFC 100. But in the future he will get back his belt because obviously JDS is much better than VELASQUEZ. Hows that for a turnaround? 5. . In addition to the numerous MMA web sites that publish the Independent World MMA Rankings, you can also access the rankings at any time by going to www.IndependentWorldMMARankings.com. For 2009 Fights of the Year, the 150 most-recently updated member lists will be . the best figthering the world. Josh Barnett 7. 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Watch video: Bonnar, O'Brien, Hamill, 9 Nate MarquardtAs I mentioned in the Best Knockouts of 2009, Nate Marquardt went from being a nice guy in and out of the Octagon to a nice guy who saved his smiles for the time before and after the cage door closed. The following fighters fought their first UFC fight in 2009: The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, "UFC 107 draws reported 13,896 attendees for "over $1.5 million" gate", "The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale draws 1,791 attendees for $503,600 gate", "UFC 106 draws 10,529 attendees (6,631 paid) for $3 million gate (Updated)", "UFC 105 breaks European attendance record in front of "educated" U.K. crowd", "UFC 103 in Dallas a sellout with 17,428 attendees, $2.4 million estimated gate", "UFC Fight Night 19 officially draws 9,490 attendees for $577,997 live gate", "Despite sluggish sales start, UFC 102 draws 16,088 for $1.92 million gate; Seattle up next? Welcome to the always up to date UFC rankings for all the weight divisions in the UFC. 3. 1. Hi John, as soon as Jones debuts in that weight class he will be ranked. Francis and Lewis should be switched, Andrei beat up Browne, and both lost against top tier opponents. Nate Diaz. I realize Bigfoots one-sided losses likely merit most of his downgrading in your eyes, but that is exactly the point of why I am yet to be sold on Hunt. In 2009 the UFC held 20 events beginning with, UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson . Kongo is falling off fast. Add Hardys charisma and ease with the media to the mix, and not only was a contender made in 2009, but a star was born. Mens Divisions 6. 2. The weight limits for each weight class are listed at the top of the rankings for each weight class. The rankings here are updated weekly and represent who is the best of . 3. Gray Maynard Get off the crack. This is the site I use for ranking checks. Womens Featherweight (145) Womens Bantamweight (135) Womens Flyweight (125) Womens Strawweight (115). Dominick Cruz/Frankie Edgar. BJ Penn (UFC Lightweight Champion) NOTES: Forrest Griffins fight against Anderson Silva in two weeks could mark the only major movement in this division for several months. Expect a major shake-up in the featherweight rankings after Aldo's performance last night. You are correct that it was not too long ago that Kongo earned a draw of Browne, but recent back injuries have robbed him of his overall mobility and he just looks gunshy as of late. what a shame. Brock Lesnar 3. and you cant please everyone and i know that my friend . However, his lack of big-name value could be the major holdup in booking a scrap with the MMA GOAT. I am always hoping for feedback of any kind. Its what makes this sport fun to watch. Imagine if Fedor was still active though, Silva would clearly still be ranked ahead of him. Unfortunately Junior dos Santos gave his victory for Cain Velasquez for $ 400,000. UFC Total Rankings: July 2009 Jeremy Botter July 26, 2009 News Before we start, here's a brief disclaimer: These rankings are based on a plethora of factors: win-loss record, method of. Miller Smokes UFC Newcomer With 23-Second KO. Mike Swick and Martin Kampmann face off at UFC 103 to determine who gets the next shot at St. Pierre, but its going to be absolutely impossible to make the fans believe that either fighter has a chance against the champion. . He is the owner of BJPenn.com, one of the best MMA news websites at the moment. Jailton Almeida has climbed to No. Carlos Condit 9. 16 NR - Not Previously Ranked What's your opinion? Pull List Roundtable 12/29/2021 Action Comics, Devils Reign, Echolands, Dune, Star Wars & More. Thomas Gerbasi, UFC- It was another memorable year in the UFC, and 2010 has even more action in store beginning with UFC 108 on January 2nd. I think you have Hunt,Rothwell and Kongo in the right order but Schaub, Bigfoot,Browne and Struve should be below them,Browne only drew with Kongo and Schaub KO of Crocop put him in the top ten at the time so he could even slot in between Rothwell and Kongo. Watch video: Velasquez vs. Kongo, 6 Dan HardyAs Nottinghams Dan Hardy entered 2009, he was coming off a close decision win over Akihiro Gono, and most observers believed that he would have a bit of a climb to get a shot at the welterweight title. Chuck Liddell 8. It will be Huertas final match with the company as he pursues an acting career, and Maynard could cement his place as a top contender with a win over Huerta. Although many ambiguities exist within the lowerweight classes regarding division naming and weight limits, the Heavyweight division is, for the most part, uniform. I dont think Struve, Kongo, Rothwell, or Hunt would do much better against them. 2. Carlos Condit avenged his April 2009 loss to Martin Kampmann on Wednesday. 4. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 10. Happy ur back! The entire main card. Thats not a serious question, is it? 10. Lyoto Machida (UFC Light Heavyweight Champion) 10. Brock still top 10 lol. His post-fight antics, however brief, are still being discussed. Hardy beats Greene and hes only 27? Complete UFC Heavyweight Rankings - #1: Stipe Miocic, #2: Francis Ngannou, #3: Curtis Blaydes, #4: Jairzinho Rozenstruik, #5: Alexander Volkov And of course, theres the ultimate wild card: if the company can agree to terms with top heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko as they have promised, he will get an immediate title shot. Rashad Evans 4. I hear you. For now, he will continue to be ranked at LHW since has fought there in the last 15 months. Cormier is currently #1 in the MMA World Rankings. Sad day for the mixed martial arts world. Just to reiterate, I use the UFC.com/rankings for my Top 10 and then we rank all the rest. I love fedor,one of the best ever,but he fought on too long,much like B.J.Penn he got by on natural ability without being super fit and age catches up with them quicker than say Dan Henderson or Randy Couture who extended their careers by being extremely fit. How does he rank above Mir? so no more updates to this site? 5. Doing it without losing a round in either fight is nothing short of amazing. Diego Sanchez Almeida could be a title contender by the end of 2023. ^ UFC Heavyweight Championship unification bout. I dont like Bigfoot at No.4,put him one spot above Browne,Browne was obviously hampered by that leg injury. Nobody will argue that hes the best fighter in the world, but hes far and away the biggest star in the sport and that weighs in his favor in this type of ranking system. ? very nice! LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (186-205) 1. Junior Dos Santos 6. That fight would take place on the January 2, 2010 show, which will be The Ultimate 2009Mirko Cro Cop and Junior dos Santos will meet at UFC 103 in September. NOTES: Were reaching a point of no return with the welterweight division. Demian Maia and Nate Marquardt will meet at UFC 102, and the winner of that fight will certainly be under consideration for a title shot. 8. After two major title losses, Bon Gamin will need to win several fights before sniffing a title opportunity again. Register free on Tapology to build unique custom rankings of the greatest UFC & mixed martial arts fighters, bouts, knockouts & submissions. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-5-1, 1 No Contest), 7. Quinton Jackson UFC Refuses To Comp Tickets For Elliott Family. Tai Tuivasa (14-3) The master of the "shoey" is officially a top-10 fighter again. Marcus Davis Of course, nothing brings MMA fans closer together than a list of divisional rankings. 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