Maia was able to take Askren's back in the third after avoiding being trapped on the wrong side of an Askren take down and he sunk in the rear naked choke. The year 2019 was the 27th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. . Marion Reneau9. 1 contender spot could open up. Cerrone fought four times in 2019, and though he split the fights, going 2-2, he not only reestablished himself as a threat at 155 pounds, but also gave fans more entertainment than any other fighter in the division. Islam Makhachev, 1. Part of that display of excellence can be attributed to the high-level performances put on by Alatengheili and Batgerel Danaa. Stipe Miocic +75. . For twenty-five minutes, Holloway and Poirier bared their souls in the cage in search of UFC gold a first for Poirier and a second title for Holloway. It wasn't the way people wanted to see the fight end, but for 10 minutes it was incredibly fun and showcased the best-of-the-best, both in technical ability and in personality. [1] Heavyweight Weight limit: (206 to 265 lb; 93 kg to 120 kg) Rankings updated on May 16, 2023, after UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida. But the younger Pitbull brother proved more Blessed than Holloway, knocking out Michael Chandler in just one minute to become only the second champ-champ in Bellator history. Urijah Faber 15. Deiveson Figueiredo 4. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi Jan. 3, 2020 If you're looking to see a fight featuring two guys with no quit and excellent stand-up skills, look no further than Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson vs Vicente Luque. TKO. "Cowboy" came out of the gates like a man possessed, finding striking success seemingly at will. Uriah Hall13. Rob Font 12. Ketlen Vieira 3. Soon, it was Rodriguez on his back, and after he sought another submission, the two rose and Stephens surged just before the horn. Munhoz struck first, stunning Garbrandt with a massive shot and after a mad scramble on the canvas it was Garbrandts turn to attack. The fact that McGregor is even in the title conversation makes a complete mockery of the sport when he has not achieved what Ferguson has done since 2016. 2021. Rodriguez dropped Stephens with a body kick early in round two, and while Stephens appeared to be defending himself, Rodriguez emptied his tank in an attempt to finish. Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya become first official athletes of Logan Pauls Prime. But he has been trending downward rapidly ever since. For UFC 4 Lightweight Ranking, the 100 most-recently updated member lists will be included. Gillian Robertson, 1. After UFC Vegas 74, which took place from inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Dana White spoke about the situation with Jared Gordon. Pudilova would fight through it though and put her great flexibility on display before the end of the first round. "Platinum" Mike Perry and Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira brought it from the beginning, showcasing their toughness and appreciation for a good ol' brawl. Santiago Ponzinibbio +19. The big loser of the year was James Vick, who went 0-3 in 2019 with a unanimous decision loss to Paul Felder and back-to-back knockouts. The opening round of the fight might have been the most important of the entire fight, as The Diamond connected on huge power shots that wobbled and hurt the featherweight champ like weve never seen before. 2019, a total of 76 UFC fighters have been sanctioned by USADA since the UFC USADA testing program started. With a little over a minute left, Adesanya dropped Gastelum for just a moment, and when he got up, Adesanya sent him right back down to the floor with a right hand. This was when McGregor was at the peak of his powers when he became the simultaneous champion of the featherweight and lightweight divisions. The Last Stylebender was able to touch-up, confuse and stun Silva with his creative strikes that became more effective as he adapted to the style of the former champion. And before you know it, the two were engaged in an all out war trading shots. He earned a lot of respect last night, and regardless of the outcome he has a great future at featherweight. Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner. Raulian Paiva, 1. But Pantoja was too tough to be finished and didn't back down one bit in each exchange and scramble. When it was clear that Stephens had cleared his head, Rodriguez slowed his attack on the ground, and after looking for a choke, Stephens was able to escape and get to his feet. When the dust finally settled it was clear that Bautista's volume and efficiency earned him a unanimous decision victory. Dustin Poirier is not of the same mentality as UFC 291 opponent Justin Gaethje when it comes to the "BMF" title.. Poirier (29-7 MMA, 21-6 UFC) and Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) are set to meet in a five-round main event of July 29 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City in what will be a rematch of their thrilling 2018 Fight of the Year from UFC on FOX 29, which saw Poirier emerge victorious by . McGregor dominated Alvarez with quick-fire punch combinations, bruising front kicks, and left crosses that landed with such unrelenting accuracy that all Alvarez could do was fall to the floor, repeatedly, until he was beaten for good in the second round. Depending on how things go on Feb. 23 it could be a quick turnaround and maybe a No. Cerrone may not have had the most successful year of his career, but like most years, Cowboy outworked his competition over the long haul. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier 29-7-0, 1 NC. Joanne Calderwood 6. Lauren Murphy10. Find out more >>>, Stimuleer werknemers om vaker de fiets te pakken, Er zijn tal van mogelijkheden om als bedrijf CO2 te besparen. Incredible, incredible performance.. TKO. The top fighters in the division remained relatively unchanged, and the prolonged suspension of champion Khabib Nurmagomedov - a holdover from his brawl at UFC 229 with Conor McGregor in 2018 - left the division somewhat rudderless for a good portion of the year. Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champ McGregor, who was stripped of his lightweight title due to inactivity, has only competed once in the octagon over the past two years, failing to re-capture 155-pound belt in a fourth-round submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. Conor McGregor 's status as a contender makes a mockery of the UFC rankings, and bona fide lightweight challengers like Tony Ferguson who could miss out on lucrative title shots against the . A win over a fellow streaking lightweight, could place him in the upper echelon of the division, where guys like Justin Gaethje are waiting for their shot at the champion. 2019. If hes still in the rankings in the top three, top five, guys are going to want to fight him, guys are going to want to call out. At the end of it, the only reason they didnt win the Fight of the Year was the co-main event of UFC 236 may well have been the greatest fight in UFC history. Debuting fighters went 1-3 at the event. UFC 238 - June 8, 2019. Pound-for-Pound 1 Daniel Cormier 2 Jon Jones The two athletes would go on to put on a 15-minute display of high-level wresting and grappling. UFC Lightweight rankings. In the second round Shevchenko was able to secure a dominate position and take the back of Pudilova. Ngannou is trying to draw Furys attention away from Jon Jones and back on himself as The Gypsy King prepares his schedule for the second half of 2023. Connelly handled the pressure like an absolute boss. Both bantamweights showcased incredible heart and two iron-chins as the two stood in the center of the Octagon and gave it their all. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/paul-felder-conor-mcgregor, Paul Felder plans to knock out Dan Hooker 'in front of all his friends and family' at UFC Auckland, Off Guard: Ali Abdelaziz thinks 'journeyman' Conor McGregor should retire because 'he's not part of the elite', UFC 245: How to watch Usman vs. Covington, full card, start time, streaming info, Buy UFC 245 on PPV and get 1 year of ESPN+ for only $79.98 (advertisement), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [1] Women's pound for pound Rankings updated on May 16, 2023, after UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida. Heading into Bellator Birmingham, Brent Primus was at a career crossroads. This weekend, there are a total of eight . Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson are set to meet finally at UFC 249 in April. That stand-out fight could come in the form of a back and forth brawl, a fast-paced slugfest or an incredible display of high-level martial arts. Jon Jones +12. Heres how the rankings work, courtesy of UFC.com: Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. If they finally settling their business, everything else pales in comparison. It was a highly anticipated match-up that was once upon a time slated as the co-main event for October 18 at UFC Boston, but was forced to change dates due to injury. Thomas Almeida, 1. Winn was making his anticipated UFC debut and Spicely was stepping in on short noticeand with performances like that, it's safe to say they capitalized on the opportunity. All three rounds were highly contested and very close, with the edge in strikes going to "Platinum" and the damage dealt going to "The Silent Assassin." Felice Herrig13. Mara Romero Borella15. Hopefully, the single greatest fight in MMA history. Recent Fights: SUB. But somehow, someway Esparza managed to escape from Grasso's grasp. Petr Yan 5. There was no escape from the gogoplata of @BrentPrimus155 at #BellatorBirmingham. Jan Blachowicz 6. It would be a crime against Ferguson, the rankings system, and the sport in general. Rafael dos Anjos (30-13) After an unsuccessful run at welterweight, former lightweight king Rafael dos Anjos is back at 155-pounds and looking to build a new winning streak in his former kingdom. However, the champions can be voted on for the pound-for-pound rankings. But Lee put an end to that in under three minutes, and he also reasserted himself as a serious threat in the lightweight division. Tyron Woodley 2. Ilir Latifi13 Nikita Krylov 14 Mauricio Rua 15 Misha Cirkunov, 1. It truly was a great fight and you couldn't have asked more from UFC 245's main event. Paul Felder 11. In the co-feature in Chicago, Valentina Shevchenko knocked out Jessica Eye to retain her womens flyweight crown. Tony Ferguson vs "Cowboy" Cerrone is a fight that fans around the world couldn't wait to watch. Conor McGregor. Michelle Waterson 8. 1 Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier 29-7-0, 1 NC Recent Fights: SUB 2022 SUB 2021 TKO 2021 TKO 2021 DEC 2020 SUB 2019 This follows comments to Bloody Elbow last week. Ben Askren12. Ferguson's volume, conditioning and pure athleticism are special and he reminded fans of that again against Cerrone. Complete UFC Featherweight Rankings - #1: Alex Volkanovski, #2: Max Holloway, #3: Brian Ortega, #4: Chan Sung Jung, #5: Calvin Kattar . In all, the past 12 months were simply a reshuffling of the deck, with most coming out in substantially similar spots to where they started. 2. Conor McGregor14. What an incredible comeback victory for Andrade and what a spectacular moment for the faithful fight fans present in Rio De Janeiro. The chess match between the charismatic Israel Adesanya and the legendary Anderson Silva was almost breathtaking, as each fighter displayed their usual level of showmanship and unique striking techniques. Alle rechten voorbehouden. And at UFC Brooklyn he proved just that against the young and upcoming Alexander Hernandez. So a clash between these two exciting fighters was bound to make the list and they didn't disappoint. Former heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier tumbled several spots on the promotions pound-for-pound list, thanks to a fourth-round technical knockout loss to Stipe Miocic (highlights). 1. Bautista landed some really nice elbows and creative strikesthat wobbled Son, but he was unable to put away his tough adversary. But in the final minutes Usman would go on to catch Covington with two big punches that sent the American Top Team fighter to the canvas. The fight has been scrapped on four previous occasions. Magomedsharipov started the bout of strong, utilizing his unique skill set to keep the distance and out-strike Kattar. Lina Lansberg13. Dominick Cruz -18. Things started to take shape in the summer, once Khabib submitted Dustin Poirier to unify the lightweight belts. In 2019, DWCS was extended to 10 episodes for its third season. Kevin Lee knocks out Gregor Gillespie at UFC 244. Wow. The bout between two of the best at middleweight absolutely lived up to the hyped. Islam Makhachev (24-1-0) . The champion and interim champion are considered to be in the top positions of their respective divisions and therefore are not eligible for voting by weight-class. Zabit Magomedsharipov 6. Augusto Sakai, 1. Both Luque and Barberena were battered and bloody heading into the final moments of the third round, with neither fighter giving an inch. Colby Covington 3. Masvidal was able to survive and work his way into the second round thanks to his crafty striking and toughness. In the end, Costa would get the nod in a close and incredible firefight. 2 Spot, 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. Jan. 3, 2020, Alexander Volkanovski of Australia reacts after his victory over Jose Aldo of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 237 event at Jeunesse Arena on May 11, 2019 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The two welterweights landed a combined 292 significant strikes, delivering big time shots and crazy combinations at a feverish pace. The American surrendered the belt to Francis Ngannou and the French-Cameroonian's freakish knockout power in March 2021, but prior to that achieved back-to-back wins against one of the greatest. But with McGregors return and possible contention, things once again look murky in the sports most talent-stacked division. Of the 16 top fighters to start the year, only three exited the rankings, and one was Nate Diaz who officially moved up to welterweight. For a majority of the fight, "Ragin" Al found success striking when he closed the distance, but "Cowboy" used his reach advantage a variety of attacks to significantly hurt Iaquinta. Roxanne Modafferi9. That's where Kattar started heating up and bringing the fight to Magomedsharipov. Moments into the fight The Gorilla landed a straight punch that sent Masvidal reeling, but Gamebred recovered so quick that he was seemingly talking trash to Till before he even hit the floor. Ryan Benoit -113. The two showed out by displaying big time heart and true grit for three scrappy rounds. Andrea Lee7. Last updated:. Josh Emmett 11. Several athletes put a stamp on 2019 and made their case as the fighter of the year. After a big knee from Namajunas dropped Andrade it looked as if the champion was going to completely smother and overwhelm Andrade. Take a look at what the latest rankings field looks like courtesy of UFC.com. McGregor claims hes going to be an active fighter in 2020, so that portends good things (or bad things if he leapfrogs the line to another title shot). Cody Stamann 11. The sheer volume thrown by each fighter was impressive with Batgerel pushing most of the action. The star from Moscow's kicks and dynamic striking prevented Kattar from finding his rhythmuntil the third round. Their fight ended up being just as crazy as Mitchells drill story. Dit zijn de mogelijke scenario's, Snel een sixpack nodig? The battle for the best grappler didn't start as people would have guessed, as a majority of the first and second round featured plenty of striking. Anderson Silva15. This fight was every bit as great as we hoped it would be. 2019s first Pay Per View featured what might be the greatest display of high-level striking weve ever seen. According to MMA Fighting, he said Nurmagomedov "needs an a-- whooping." After a November 2020 win over Paul Felder, the Brazilian has had trouble in securing his next Octagon appearance. a UFC lightweight, was given permission to fight outside of the organization. Israel Adesanya (Interim champion) 2. Contenders and prospects battled it out for the rest of the month, setting up an October where Adesanya became undisputed middleweight champion with a stoppage of Robert Whittaker in front of over 57,000 fans in Melbourne, Australia. With 2019 now over, its time to look at how each division fared over the year. Then out of nowhere, Masvidal closed the gap with a unique entry point and hit Till with a devastating strike that put Till out before he hit the canvas. Poirier is still looking for a fight. Earning FOTN indicates that the bout produces adrenaline, excitement and fireworks in way that stood out from the rest of the card. Kai Kara-France was confident that he was going to leave UFC Vegas 74 with a win on his record but instead hes going home with a split decision loss to Amir Albazi. In the first round Mitchell dropped Moffett with a perfectly timed punch but Moffett would go on to recover, take Mitchell down and attempt submissions. Both welterweights fought most of the fight in a phone booth, with neither highly talented wrestler attempting a single take down. UFC today announced that former WEC and UFC lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame's 'Modern Wing' as a member of the Class of 2023 . I would love to fight Dustin. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. Font and Simon went back and forth for three rounds, with Font utilizing his crisp boxing and Simon showing off his strength and pressure. Holloway and Poirier combined for 359 significant strikes, the second highest tally in UFC history (Holloway vs Brian Ortega combined for 400 last December). One fight removed from his title shot at UFC 228, Darren Till went to battle against veteran Jorge Masvidal at the O2 Arena in London. Tai Tuivasa 14. Swanson let his emotions flow, reminding spectators just how taxing and difficult the fight game can be. What sounds better than 12 [wins in a row]? Official UFC Rankings As voted by mixed martial arts media specialists. Alex Perez 14. UFC 4 Lightweight Ranking. As the round progressed, Stephens scored a pair of takedowns, and with the second one he kept Rodriguez grounded to the horn as he fired off strikes from the top position. Alexa Grasso10. After Dillashaw was stripped of his bantamweight title and suspended for a USADA violation, Cejudo and Marlon Moraes were selected to fight for the vacant belt at UFC 238 in June, and it was Cejudo becoming the newest double champ after his third-round TKO of his opponent. Shamil Abdurakhimov 10. The stage was set for fireworks, but not what anyone expected, as Cejudo successfully defended his crown with a 32-second knockout victory. But it was clear that Gracie wanted to show his standup game and heart. Ultimately though, you had to give the edge to Lee. Alexander Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya have signed sponsorship deals with Logan Pauls PRIME Hydration. Tony Ferguson11. Demian Maia11. Not to mention Pereira was coming into UFC Vancouver off a devastating KO victory over Danny Roberts. The judges would go on to give Mitchell the victory. But frankly, there was no other lightweight bout in 2019 that came close to the highs this rematch brought, and it certainly whet the appetite among the fans to see more of Holloway at lightweight. And you could feel just how relieved he was to get back into the win column. But that wouldn't stop Shevchenko from attempting an arm bar that looked like it may end the fight. Andrade showcased her incredible strength by picking up Namajunas, who was clinging to an arm bar attempt, and slamming her to the canvas. I dont see that happening. These two are long overdue for a matchup, and as it stands right now, this is the most important fight in MMA history. The impact to Namajunas' head immediately knocked her out of the fight and just like that in an instant, Brazil had a new champion. Alexandre Pantoja 5. After losing the first round Perry was able to grind out the win by unanimous decision. And Sandhu is right. ISO . The second frame featured more of the same from Costa, constantly moving forward and pushing the action. Ferguson was game to respond to each of Cerrone's attacks with his own creative combinations. In September, the Octagon returned to Abu Dhabi for UFC 242, and Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title for the second time with a submission of Poirier. Donald Cerrone 5. UFC Refuses To Comp Tickets For Elliott Family. Not all champs kept their titles, though, and on August 31, Zhang Weili became the first fighter from China to win a UFC title when she stopped Andrade in 42 seconds to win the strawweight championship. Viviane Araujo8. Rafael dos Anjos 6. But by the time the final seconds came off the clock it was clear that Swanson had earned himself an important victory. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy & cookie settings' or 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. As the second round progressed, Cerrone displayed his trademark heart as he battled Ferguson despite his impaired vision. In the lead-up to the fight things were heated between Cowboy and The Great, with both exchanging words with plenty of intention behind them. Valentina Shevchenko13. The only round McGregor had a modicum of success was the third, but it was otherwise a shutout for Nurmagomedov, who made him tap for good measure. Check Out The Latest Episode Of UFC Unfiltered, Our 30th Anniversary Celebration Will Make This IFW The Biggest And Best Yet, Daniel Cormier is joined by Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje as they preview their rematch at UFC 291 for the BMF title July 29. Figueiredo landed multiple big shots in the fight, each of which put Pantoja in survival mode. Barboza is an elite lightweight, among the best strikers in the world, and has never really been beaten on his feet in the UFC. On March 2, a huge pay-per-view show took place in Las Vegas, and at UFC 235, Jon Jones successfully defended his 205-pound title against Anthony Smith, Kamaru Usman took Tyron Woodleys welterweight belt, and highly-touted Ben Askren made his UFC debut with a win over Robbie Lawler. Maycee Barber13. Germaine de Randamie 2. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 5. Raquel Pennington 7. Chael Sonnen sees Nate Diaz beating Jake Paul, then making UFC return to fight for 'BMF' title. Yoel Romero -14. Chamatkar Sandhu, a fight reporter formerly at ESPN and USA Today, tweeted that "it'll be nothing short of criminal" if Ferguson does not face the winner of Nurmagomedov and Poirier next. Read more: What whiskey 'unicorn' Conor McGregor is actually like, according to his Proper No. After each event UFC.com will list out and update the power rankings of each 2019 FOTN ending the calendar year with a complete picture of the years best fights. 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, Latest UFC rankings update: Cormier tumbles to No. But Adesanya would fire back, stunning Gastelum with a big right that sent him to the canvas. 15 April 2019 at 6:58 PM Leave a Reply. For example: A title fight could definitely have more implications that the opening fight on the prelims, but the best fight based off the given criteria will receive the highest ranking. Deloitte partners with you every step of the way: from strategy design to reporting and providing trusted assurance. As Amanda Nunes readies to defend her bantamweight title, she does so as the unquestioned greatest female fighter of. It was an incredible performance from Gaethje, who at this point could probably just change his nickname to The Fight Of The Night. Instead, he is set to return at welterweight, when he takes on Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. Until he does that, he cannot be taken seriously as a legitimate title challenger. Photo: Stringer Source: Getty Images Anthony Smith 4. What a rise to the top of the fight game for Adesanya and what a display of heart in that fifth round from Gastelum. Calvin Kattar 12. Please enter a valid email and try again. Daniel Cormier -12. Fergusons latest win, a doctors stoppage over Donald Cowboy Cerrone, punctuates his claim to be next in line to fight for Khabib Nurmagomedovs title. Jussier Formiga 3. Oops. Yana Kunitskaya8. 4Louis Smolka vs. Paddy Holohan, UFC Fight Night 76 (Oct. 24, 2015) Paddy Holohan and Louis Smolka. Antonio Carlos Junior 14. Despite being very hurt, Iaquinta was able to defend himself enough to make it to the final bell. 2019 was the biggest year in UFC history. Oliveira had a really nice first round, pressuring Perry and utilizing his dynamic striking to connect from distance. Note: (+/- = movement in rankings, T = tie, *NR = Not previously ranked). But Munhozs chin would prove to be iron as the final 50 seconds of the first round consisted of Garbrandt and Munhoz standing and delivering huge punch after huge punch until No Love was knocked out of the fight for good. Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champ McGregor, who was stripped of his lightweight title due to inactivity, has only competed once in the octagon over the past two years, failing to re-capture 155-pound belt in a fourth-round submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at . We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Both Costa and Romero were dropped in the first round as the result of wild exchanges. Both fighters showed great heart and had their moments in the battle. When you're fighting in front of 57,000 plus people you have to bring it and that's exactly what Brad Riddell and Jamie Mullarkey did in Melbourne. Cain Velasquez 9. . In order to be eligible, fighters must be under an active contract with the UFC and may not be facing disciplinary suspensions of nine months or longer. This is what the UFC Rankings looked like at the start of the year (shoutout to MMANation): More so than any other division, the UFC lightweight division remained basically the same throughout 2019. This was a fun fight between two fun fighters that definitely put on a show that fight fans appreciated. The card was initially supposed to be headlined by a lightweight bout between Joe Duffy and Dustin . Cynthia Calvillo 12. Alles weten over de Normerende regeling werkgebonden personenmobiliteit? Would you expect anything less from a fight featuring two of the most interesting personalities in the UFC? Costa struck first hitting Romero with a left and as he pressured "The Soilder of God", he was sent to the canvas Romero's fist. Look back at all the best fights, knockouts and submissions. In the end, the damage to Cerrone's eye was too significant and deemed unsafe sothe doctors called the fight at the end of the second round. 7, Diaz cracks Top 10, Costa takes over No. Dan Hooker 15. The industry seems to agree. Alistair Overeem 8. View the top UFC fighters and champions in every division, including their records & profiles. Jeremy Stephens 9. Tim Elliott claims hes unable to get tickets for his family to attend UFC Vegas 74 on Saturday night. This one was razor close. A fighter may appear in more than one weight division at a time. Connelly took Pereira to the canvas and dominated for nearly the entire round. By the end of the summer, a new set of prospects from Dana Whites Contender Series were signed to the promotion, joining season two standouts Alonzo Menifield, Greg Hardy, Ryan Spann, Antonina Shevchenko, Maycee Barber, Edmen Shahbazyan, Sodiq Yusuff, Ian Heinisch, Roosevelt Roberts, Devonte Smith, Augusto Sakai and Johnny Walker that already had fight fans ready to see the new generation in action. Renato Moicano 10. It was an impressive showing for both athletes, as it showed Makhachev's ability to deal with adversity and revealed that Tsarukyan has a very bright future at 155lbs. Tatiana Suarez 3. Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington absolutely met expectations when they duked it out at UFC 245. Cigano charged ready to end the fight only to be forced to dodge a massive uppercut from the hurt Lewis. Khabib Nurmagomedov (red) in action against Dustin Poirier (blue) during the UFC Lightweight Championship match at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on September 6, 2019. What a fight. But it was Magomedsharipov's first two rounds that got the job done and helped him extend his win-streak to 14. Jordan Espinosa12. Aleksei Oleinik 13. Historical World MMA Lightweight Rankings. A fighter can appear in more than one weight division at a time. Till hit the gas, attempting to finish the fight quickly in front of his home crowd. But Perry had no plans of giving up, breaking out of Luque's choke and ending the fight in a dominant position. Three of his four fights in 2019 were awarded Fight of the Night honors, and his knockout of Alexander Hernandez earned a Performance of the Night bonus as well. Rodriguez flew out of his corner with a kick and the fight was on. With the crowd roaring, Stephens marched forward in an attempt to land a haymaker while Rodriguez kept using his kicks from long range early in round three. Coming into UFC 274, the women's strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza was a contest many expected to be among the best of the night. Sergio Pettis 6. The event features a flyweight main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi. Justin Gaethje has staked his claim for a shot at the belt, and Dan Hooker and Paul Felder are set to throw down in a fight that will at minimum be a Fight of the Year contender and could even put one of them in serious title contention. 25, 2023. Brad Tavares12. Did anyone anticipate three rounds of phone booth dirty boxing between Cub Swanson and Kron Gracie? One of those stars on the rise was Israel Adesanya, and he made a statement in his biggest fight to date when he defeated one of his MMA heroes, Anderson Silva, in the main event of UFC 234 in February. Weve already covered the heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, and welterweight divisions. The Highlight was able to hunt Barboza down as he moved around the outside of the cage and connect with a devastating combination that shut Barbozas lights off. Walt Harris 12. Kevin Lee 9. As Amanda Nunes readies to defend her bantamweight title, she does so as the unquestioned greatest female fighter of, Check Out The Latest Episode Of UFC Unfiltered, Our 30th Anniversary Celebration Will Make This IFW The Biggest And Best Yet, Daniel Cormier is joined by Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje as they preview their rematch at UFC 291 for the BMF title July 29, 2019 has given fight fans plenty of memorable fights. Look back at all the best fights, knockouts and submissions. Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway II at UFC 236. Over in PFL, Natan Schulte submitted Ramsey Nijem and Akhmet Aliev to advance to the finals of the lightweight tournament, where he took a unanimous decision over Loik Radzhabov to claim the million dollar prize. In the other two title fights, Nunes defeated Germaine de Randamie via decision and Usman stopped his heated rival Colby Covington in the fifth round of the main event. The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event totaled $199,500. Jared Cannonier 10. Jimmie Rivera -110. Rogerio Bontorin8. Blagoy Ivanov 11. At least that's what Chael Sonnen thinks. The epic finish completely silenced the crowd and earned Masvidal just the type of win he needed after such a long layoff. With two minutes left, Stephens got close and bulled Rodriguez into the fence, but only for a short spell. He has submitted opponents and knocked out others in what has been an unbeaten seven-year exhibition of elite jiu-jitsu and expert striking. In doing so, he got back in the title conversation at 155 pounds and earned a spot in the top-five. But the turning point of the fight between these two goliaths was a kick to the body of Lewis, immediately hurting him and forcing him to retreat. Oops. It was a great fight and definitely deserves a watch. Pound-for-Pound 1 Daniel Cormier 2 Jon Jones 3 Khabib Nurmagomedov 4 Max Holloway 5 Henry Cejudo 6 Tyron Woodley 7 Amanda Nunes Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. Perry was able to combine his power with crisp combos, especially when Oliveira came in close, in order to drop "Cowboy." Im surprised that an active guy like Justin wants to wait but hes put in the work, Felder said. Like a man possessed Garbrandt charge The Young Punisher hitting him with multiple shots directly to the chin. Kelvin Gastelum -15. In order to be eligible, fighters must be under an active contract with the UFC and may not be facing disciplinary suspensions of nine months or longer. With the momentum on Gastelums side, he continued executing his gameplan of constant pressure and closing the gap on the lengthy Adesanya. The month ended with Max Holloway and Cris Cyborg successfully defending their titles against Frankie Edgar and Felicia Spencer, respectively, and in August it was Shevchenko doing the same against Liz Carmouche. While Cejudo set the stage for a big year in the Octagon, its key to point out that it wasnt just the veterans of the sport making noise. Ladd took Eubanks back to the ground in the second and utilized her elbows and jiu jitsu to control Eubanks for nearly the entire round. Who doesn't love a true underdog story? Holly Holm 4. The veteran then made her way to a dominant position and worked her way to a victory. So it was no surprise that the first show of the year featured a SuperFight between flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and bantamweight titleholder TJ Dillashaw. Shane Burgos 14. Brandon Moreno9. Perhaps more important than any of that, Cerrone won the Conor McGregor lottery at years end. Justin Gaethje 6. He didnt just do it, he did it flawlessly, the UFC commentator Joe Rogan said during the live broadcast at UFC 205 in New York. Nah bro, f*** yous: Pros react to Amir Albazis decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74. A post shared by Bellator MMA (@bellatormma) on May 5, 2019 at 2:02pm PDT, Brent Primus taps Tim Wilde with a gogoplata at Bellator Birmingham. As always, lightweight has a lot going on. But it was the take downs of Alatengheili that made the difference in the fight. The last time that happened, all three titles changed hands, but that wasnt the case at T-Mobile Arena, as only Alexander Volkanovski unseated a reigning champ, beating Max Holloway to take the featherweight title. What were the low points? The next 10-minutes featured crazy scrambles, position changes, submission attempts and near finishes for both Thug Nasty and The Wolfman. In what might have been a deciding factor in the fight, with just over a minute remaining in the fight Mitchell was able to explode out from under Moffett and take his opponents back to end the round in a favorable position. Weili Zhang 7. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Imag, Jorge Masvidal talks to Ben Askren in their welterweight fight during the UFC 239 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I dont see him just being able to sit around and wait for a title shot. Tecia Torres14. If you're the type of person that loves a fast pace and high output fight, then boy was Aspen Ladd vs Sijara Eubanks 2 the fight for you. A fighter may appear in more than one weight division at a time. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. With that in mind, here is the. It was a true round of the year candidate and a must watch. Adesanya pounced, nearly locking up a guillotine and triangle choke before Gastelum made it back to his feet. In the end, it was Figueiredo's ability to combine great angles and speed with volume that would earn him the unanimous decisionvictory. Both ladies showed that their cardio is top-level as they battled on the feet and the canvas for a full fifteen minutes at UFC Rochester. Ronaldo Souza -17. Kai Kara France11. es callvin kattar vs lamas y shane burgos vs cub swannson. Darren Till 7. As a result, Vick dropped from the top-10 to completely out of the rankings. Both athletes had some success in the clinch, with Pudilova landing a nice elbow that cut open Shevchenko. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. If fans thought March was eventful, April upped the ante with the UFC 236 card, as two of the best fights of the year thrilled fans in Atlanta. Sijara Eubanks -115. 1 contender spot. Hopefully, the fifth time will break the hex on this fight. Flurried exchanges highlighted the final frame as both ladies traded hands at close range repeatedly until the clock showed triple zeroes. Lightweight: 155 pounds Islam Makhachev beat Alexander Volkanovski in his first lightweight title defense at UFC 284 in February. Alex Caceres, Daniel Pineda, Jim Miller and Muhammad Naimov earned $50,000 UFC on ESPN 45 fight-night bonuses.. Sign up for the Something went wrong. Also in March, Anthony Pettis visited the 170-pound division for the first time as a UFC fighter and it was quite a success as he knocked out former title challenger Stephen Thompson with a Superman punch in the second round. Now 38 and lined up for a boxing match against Jake Paul on Aug. 5, some pundits think Diaz's time in the octagon is a thing of the past. Video: Greg Hardy knocked out at Team Combat League event. For the lightweight division, 2019 was simultaneously incredibly busy and somewhat stagnant. And since McGregors next few fights appear to be at welterweight, Felder (17-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC)wants McGregor (21-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) out of the rankings, or at least pushed down a few spots, so guys like himself can continue their assent towards title contention. Fan favorites Al Iaquinta and Donald Cerronecollided in Ottawa, Canada in a fight that more than lived up to the hype. Cerrone faces Conor McGregor at UFC 246 this year, thanks in large part to the thing that earns him MVP honors for 2019 - always being ready. Ryan Hall -1, 1. Charles Oliveira13. Nate Diaz 's UFC career is not over. Costa Erases Romero From No. Heavyweight Ranking MMA the highest ratio of knockout finishes of any weight class.Worldwide Rankings are for fighters in the UFC. Coming in at the No. But Gillespie had never been beaten at all until Lee put a foot upside his head. Marcin Tybura 15. 10. Cerrone had immediate success against the quick Hernandez, landing crushing body shots and mauling the young prospect to the point of a TKO stoppage. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are in active status in the UFC. And while it she may have been nervous she certainlyshowed no signs of it, dominating Brazil's Adrade for the entire first round. 2021. The two bantamweights kept it on the feet in the final round, attacking one another in the clinch with knees and short elbows. Technical ability, discipline, creative striking, iron chins and big heart. Since being re-signed last year, Nicolau has won four in a . With his wrestling background, Gillespie figured to be a difficult test for Khabib Nurmagomedov. It was an incredible display of heart from Iaquinta and yet another impressive performance from the newly reborn Cerrone. 12 in defeat (see it again here). Alexander Volkov 7. Wat gebeurt er als de Belarussische dictatoren Poetins bondgenoot Loekasjenko doodgaat? Landing punch after punch from half-guard, all the while controlling the dangerous and explosive fighter from Brazil. Amanda Nunes +16. UFC veteran Greg Hardy had a rough night at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Volg dan deze 3 stappen, zeggen personal trainers, Markt voor generatieve AI groeit komende tien jaar tot 1.200 miljard, schat onderzoeksbureau Bloomberg Intelligence. With under a minute left, Stephens got too aggressive going after an off-balance Rodriguez and got dropped briefly by a jab, capping off a solid round for El Pantera.. McGregor has not won a UFC fight since 2016 when he carried his trademark swagger into the Octagon and obliterated Eddie Alvarez. Before UFC 244, The Gift was among the hottest prospects in the division, if not the sport, and some analysts considered him a candidate for the lightweight title. Fight fans were treated to a bantamweight banger at UFC 235, as Cody Garbrandt and Pedro Munhoz sent the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas into a frenzy. Julianna Pena 5. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi In the end, it was the fighter from Louisiana who left Atlanta with the interim lightweight strap. Lightweight UFC on ESPN 48 (Las Vegas) - Rinat Fakhretdinov 19-7 February 17, 2023: Stephen Erceg . Dominick Reyes 5. Jennifer Maia 5. But despite getting beat-up badly in round one, Holloways unbelievable toughness and durability allowed him to even up the momentum by hitting Poirier with a barrage of accurate strikes. Dealing with the expected theatrics of Pereira (flips, kicks, cage attacks, etc.) Gavin Porter is a digital producer and writer for UFC.com, follow him on Twitter at @PorterUFCNews. Both ladies brought the excitement for 15minutes and showed just how well rounded their games are. Nate Diaz *NR8. Cody Garbrandt -19. Like Holloway, over in Bellator, Patricio Pitbull moved up to the 155 pound division from featherweight. Daniel Cormier2. Rose Namajunas 2. In the end, it was Riddell's night and he was able to walk out of Marvel Stadium with a hard-earned victory. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Kai Kara-France reacts to controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. Marlon Moraes 2. UFC Lightweight Champion . What where the bright spots? 2022. In the final minute of the fourth round Gastelum landed a head kick that badly hurt Adesanya, but the New Zealander was able survive and take the fight to the final frame. Who said flyweights can't bring it? The big highlight of the showdown happened with justunder two minutes to goas Grasso nearly sunk in an arm bar. Alatengheili striking set up timely take downs and helped earn him a unanimous decision victory in a fun little scrap. Tristan Connelly was offered a fight with Michel Pereira on just five days notice and it was up an entire weight class (Connelly typically fights at lightweight and the bout against Pereira was at welterweight). The fight's third round was riveting, with both fighters absorbing and dealing significant damage. I have nothing but respect for that guy. Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7 is in the works. Claudia Gadelha 6. A fighter may appear in more than one weight division at a time. Dana White has once again laid down the challenge to Tyson Fury to enter the UFC octagon to face Jon Jones. Four years later, UFC 12 introduced weight classes: heavyweight, for fighters 200 pounds and above, and lightweight . newsletter, Dana White | UFC 241 Press Conference | Full Video, Stipe Miocic | UFC 241 Press Conference | Full Video, Daniel Cormier | UFC 241 Press Conference | Full Video, Nate Diaz | UFC 241 Press Conference | Highlights, Paulo Costa | UFC 241 Press Conference | Full Video, Jorge Masvidal Needs Big Money or There'll Be A 'F--king Problem' | UFC 241 Post-Fight, UFC 241 results: Cormier vs Miocic 2 live stream updates, highlights, fight videos, DC Returning To Wrestling Roots For Miocic Trilogy, New Rankings! UFC Latest News 2019 Year in Review: The Lightweights By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Jan 10, 2020, 5:00pm EST Esther Lin, MMA Fighting With 2019 now over, it's time to look at how each division. Ferguson is ranked above McGregor on merit, and a bout between himself and Nurmagomedov would be tough to predict accurately. Both fighters showed off great technique, big chins and a dynamic skill-set. Song Yadong 14. WASHINGTON Paul Felder hopes Conor McGregor stays at welterweight so he stops clogging up the 155-pound division. If you take a look at this list there are a couple household names. Both fighters were looking to end it early, but it was Rodriguez having greater success, mainly with his kicks. Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC 241: "Cormier vs. Miocic 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event last Sat. Adesanya shared a video on his YouTube reacting to his teammate Kai Kara-Frances controversial split decision loss to Amir Albazi at UFC Vegas 74. Montana De La Rosa 12. This week, the UFC is back in action in Las Vegas for UFC on ESPN 45 on June 3. Cory Sandhagen +64. Many athletes from China and its surrounding countries showed how much the sport has developed in recent years. Stephen Thompson -210. Currently Fighting With: UFC Last 5 fights: - vs. Justin Gaethje - Win via submission (triangle choke) - UFC 253 - September 19, 2020 - vs. Dustin Poirier - Win via submission (rear naked. It was a very close fightbut in the end,the judges sidedwith Luque by split decision. Yet waiting in the wings to steal 2019 from everyone in his path was none other than welterweight veteran Jorge Masvidal, who kicked off the best year of his career in March with a second-round knockout of Darren Till in London. But while the time for those fighters would come, the existing stars in the promotion were still doing work in the Octagon and setting the bar high. And when you add the explosive Edson Barboza to the equation it was a main event that was almost too good to be true. Marina Rodriguez11. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider /, Jorge Masvidal celebrates his victory over Nate Diaz (doctor's stoppage) in their welterweight bout for the BMF title during the UFC 244 event at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2019 in New York City. But the real story of this fight was rounds two and three, where Perry turned up the pace. In the fourth round "Cowboy" landed a massive front kick to Iaquinta's face that sent the fighter out of New York back down to the canvas. Bautista's diverse striking gave Son issues, but Son never stopped moving forward. From the moment that Octagon door closed, welterweights Vincente Luque and Brian Barberena were ready to absolutely throwdown. View the current fighter rankings from the UFC. It was a battle that fight fans won't soon forget. White replied by saying he didn't know how he'd find the balance between satisfying Ferguson, which would be a rankings fight for Nurmagomedov, and pleasing McGregor, a per-view-view (money) fight. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images), Valentina Shevchenko of Kyrgyzstan celebrates after her victory over Liz Carmouche in their UFC women's flyweight championship fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Antel Arena on August 10, 2019 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) overhauled its official rankings in the wake of the UFC 241 pay-per-view (PPV) event last Sat. 2. Johnny Munoz shared photos of the damage done after taking two hellacious low blows in his fight against Daniel Santos. close. As Tapology users create their own lists, the consensus rankings will update in real-time. Rounds two, three, four and five featured impressive surges from both fighters. Note: These rankings only represent FOTN awards confirmed by the UFC. Carla Esparza9. Making the move back down to 155lbs isnt easy for Donald Cerrone but thats where he feels that he is the most dangerous. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images, Israel Adesanya reacts after defeating Kelvin Gastelum by unanimous decision in their interim middleweight championship bout during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Francis Ngannou 3. ", Earlier in the year, White said McGregor and Nurmagomedov should fight in 2019 because "a lot of people want to see [it.]". NHL Power Rankings; UFC Toggle Sub Menu. Tony Ferguson vs "Cowboy" Cerrone is a fight that fans around the world couldn't wait to watch. UFCs first trip to the state of Kansas featured a heavyweight showdown between former champion Junior Dos Santos and title challenger Derrick Lewis. newsletter, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, UFC Vegas 74 video: Jim Miller demolishes Jesse Butler with devastating 23-second knockout, UFC Vegas 74 Results: Kara-France vs. Albazi, BKFC president says BKFC 41 PPV buys fell below expectations, claims event had more than 700,000 illegal streams, Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi full fight video highlights. The lightweight has been on fire, winning his last four heading into his co-main event with UFC newcomer Arman Tsarukyan. Jose Aldo 4. TKO. Nicco Montano14. Luque then sold out for a guillotine attempt squeezing large amounts of Perry's blood onto the canvas. Kamaru Usman -110. For three rounds Luque puts the pressure on Thompson, absorbing shot after shot from the always entertaining fighter out of South Carolina. Anthony Pettis 10. Curtis Blaydes 5. Sign up for the But Felder is surprised to see that Gaethje is opting to wait for a title shot, and should things go his way in Auckland, he would love to jump into a No. Twelve business partner. Demian Maia and Ben Askren would hit the canvas eventually though, with a couple exciting scrambles and submission attempts mixed it, it was only a matter of time until one of the fighter made a mistake and it was Askren. Kai Kara-France of New Zealand and Amir Albazi of Iraq face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on June 02, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Paulo Costa +53. After a controversial no contest in September, Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens ran it back, and instead of 15 seconds, the two featherweight contenders went to war for 15 minutes, with Rodriguez taking a close, but unanimous, decision. Ian Heinisch 11. Please enter a valid email and try again. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Joseph Benavidez2. Middleweight bruiser Paulo Costa turned away Yoel Romero to announce his contendership at 185 pounds (video replay here), taking over the No. Both middleweights had their moments in the first four rounds of the fight, with Gastelum dropping The Last Stylebender in the first round and Adesanya upping his offensive output in the second and third rounds. John Dodson 13. Spicely bounced back by engaging the clinch and hitting Winn with big knees to body and head. Mar. The five-round war was jam packed with action start to finish and it display true heart on multiple occasions. In the end, it was Ladd's pressure, strikingand ability to control where the fight took place that earned her the unanimous decision victory. Registratie of gebruik van deze site vindt plaats onder Algemene Voorwaarden en Privacybeleid. Khabib Nurmagomedov +13. Aleksandar Rakic11. Read more: Anthony Joshua's humiliating setback proves he should have listened to Floyd Mayweather 2 years ago. It was a crazy sequence that ended perfectly for Munhoz. McGregor was stopped on his feet by Floyd Mayweather in a landmark cross-over, boxing-rules contest in 2017, then humbled by Nurmagomedov when he got dropped and stopped by the Russian wrestler in the fourth round of a wild fight the following year. Thats what Im hoping, because he wants to fight at 170 and hes hunting that Jorge Masvidal fight, then let him do that, Felder told MMA Junkie. (T) Corey Anderson9. In the UFC 241 co-main event, Nate Diaz captured a sweep on the judges scorecards to debut at No. Rose Namajunas knew defending her belt in hostile territory wouldn't be easy, but the UFC strawweight queen accepted the title bout with Jessica Andrade ready to face her fears. Aside from that, the rest of the division will continue to thrive as the best in the sport. Mario Bautista and Jinsoo Son absolutely brought the heat at UFC San Antonio. But the underdog had plans to come out on top. You know the UFC wasnt going to ease into 2019 and its new deal with ESPN with just any event, right? Rob Font had one crazy 2019. Krzysztof Jotko, 1. Heading into the next round it was clear that Lewis was still injured and Dos Santos capitalized by cornering Lewis against the fence and landing power shot after power shot until the referee had no choice but to stop the contest. Johnny Walker12. Pound-for-Pound 1 Daniel Cormier 2 Jon Jones 3 Khabib Nurmagomedov 4 Henry Cejudo 5 Amanda Nunes 1 6 Max Holloway 1 7 Kamaru Usman Without question this fight deserves to be in the "Top 10" fights of all-time conversation. Foto: Tony Ferguson beat Donald Cerrone on Saturday.sourcePhoto by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images, Volg Business Insider Nederland op Facebook, Volg Business Insider Nederland op Twitter, Volg Business Insider Nederland op LinkedIn, Volg Business Insider Nederland op Instagram, Sla het menu over en ga direct naar de content van deze pagina, Sla het menu over en ga direct naar zoeken op Business Insider, Visit Business Insiders homepage for more stories, dropped and stopped by the Russian wrestler in the fourth round, What whiskey 'unicorn' Conor McGregor is actually like, according to his Proper No. Nicolau is in his second UFC run after being released in 2019, when the UFC appeared to be on the verge of dissolving this weight class. Holloway (21-4-0) UD 5 14-Dec-2019 . They truly are two of the very best fighters of all time, with legitimate claims to being the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Frankie Edgar 5. Aside from Cerrone, Paul Felder and Dan Hooker had excellent years, moving up eight and six spots, respectfully, to become dark-horse title contenders. Thiago Santos3. Macy Chiasson12. The UFC began in 1993 with fighters of all sizes competing against each other. But just when it seemed Romero was slowing down he roared back landing strikes and causing damage. Vicente Luque -1, 1. Gogoplatas are among the rarest submissions in the sport, and Primus was among the best best submissions of the year, regardless of weight class. White said McGregor "wants the rematch" and "feels he deserves the rematch before anybody else. Derrick Lewis 6. The Black Beast struck first, hitting Dos Santos with a power shot that got the attention of the Brazilian. 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