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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie Power Rankings: Belfort gets a bump
- from http://mmajunkie.com/ on Nov 13, 2013
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Pound 4 Pound rankings
With six consecutive defenses of the UFC's light heavyweight title, Jones is now the most dominant champion in the history of the division. Hard-hitting Brazilian Glover Teixeira is up next.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 1 - 0
St-Pierre's incredible winning streak is still intact, but just barely. Johny Hendricks gave the champ his best fight to date and promises to finish him when they meet again.
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 2 - 0
Earlier this year, Silva lost for the first time in 17 UFC fights. Still, his career credentials remain incredible, and a rematch with Chris Weidman is set for UFC 168.
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 6 - 0
Aldo puts his 17-fight win streak on the line when he meets Ricardo Lamas on Feb. 1 at UFC 169.
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 1 - 0
At UFC 168 next month, undefeated Weidman can prove his first win over Anderson Silva was no fluke.
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 0 - 0
Velasquez made a huge statement with another destruction of the dangerous Junior dos Santos. UFC President Dana White believes Velasquez may be primed to become the greatest heavyweight champ in UFC history.
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
The UFC flyweight champ earned his belt with a split-decision over Joseph Benavidez. The two meet again next month at UFC on FOX 9.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
A knee injury has forced Pettis out of next month's planned title fight with Josh Thomson. He's likely to return in early 2014.
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 2 - 0
Interim UFC champ Barao hopes to unify the UFC's bantamweight belts when he faces champ Dominick Cruz at Feburary's UFC 169 event.
Change: -- | Record: 32 - 1 - 0
In hindsight, had Hendricks pressed in the fifth round, he may have been awarded the championship belt many believe he already won. A rematch seems certain.
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Mendes has emerged as the best featherweight not named Jose Aldo. Up next is Nik Lentz at UFC on FOX 9.
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 1 - 0
Benavidez came up short in his bid for the UFC's inaugural flyweight belt. He'll get a second shot at the title in UFC on FOX 9's new headliner.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 4 - 0
Belfort became the first man to ever knock out Dan Henderson as he notched his third knockout win this year, all of which came by head kick.
Change: +2 | Record: 24 - 10 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Rustam "Tiger" Khabilov | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
While a third fight with Pettis is unlikely, Henderson has a variety of intriguing options at 155 pounds as he looks to reclaim top-contender status.
Change: -1 | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
With an undefeated run at heavyweight, Cormier now sets his sights on the light-heavyweight division.
Change: -1 | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 30 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Heavyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 37 - 13 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 8 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 6 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Junior "Cigano" Dos Santos | May 31, 2014 - TUF Brazil 3 Finale: dos Santos vs. Miocic
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 9 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 9 - 2
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 3 - 0
The 28-year-old Russian claimed the Bellator MMA heavyweight title with a first-round stoppage of former champ Alexander Volkov. He now makes his first appearance on the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie rankings.
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
Light-Heavyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 1 - 0
Rashad Evans was vintage "Suga" in hs UFC 167 win over Chael Sonnen, and the former champion proved he's still capable of challenging for the UFC's light heavyweight title.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 30 - 11 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva | Jul 05, 2014 - UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida
UFC 167 was not Chael Sonnen's best night, and he admits his future is at 185 pounds. Despite the loss, Sonnen already has a coaching gig lined up for "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3," as well as a fight with Wanderlei Silva.
Change: -- | Record: 28 - 14 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 5 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Mark "The Filipino Wrecking Machine" Munoz | May 31, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 41: Munoz vs. Mousasi
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 4 - 2
Upcoming Fight: vs. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal | May 17, 2014 - Bellator 120: Alvarez vs. Chandler III
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 5 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 7 - 1
Upcoming Fight: vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson | May 17, 2014 - Bellator 120: Alvarez vs. Chandler III
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 3 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Middleweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 30 - 8 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. C.B. "The Doberman" Dollaway | May 31, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 41: Munoz vs. Mousasi
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 8 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Tito "The People's Champ" Ortiz | May 17, 2014 - Bellator 120: Alvarez vs. Chandler III
Change: -- | Record: 50 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 4 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 35 - 12 - 1
Welterweight rankings
Georges St-Pierre survived the stiffest test of his career, albeit in razor-thin fashion. An instant rematch appears to be next, assuming "Rush" decides to fight through his mysterious personal issues.
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 2 - 0
Johny Hendricks felt he had done enough to take home the UFC welterweight title at this past weekend's UFC 167 event, and he wasn't alone in that sentiment. However, losing the final round ultimately cost him the fight.
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 8 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 26 - 9 - 0
While a loss is never a good thing, the 24-year-old Rory MacDonald will no longer have to discuss his willingness to fight training partner Georges St-Pierre.
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
With his third straight UFC win, Robbie Lawler and his fan-friendly fighting style again find themselves as true contenders in the promotion's welterweight division.
Change: +4 | Record: 22 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 6 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 3 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 7 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
Lightweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 2 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Rustam "Tiger" Khabilov | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 17 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 7 - 0
Donald Cerrone admitted he contemplated retirement ahead of his weekend win over Evan Dunham. However, a "Submission of the Night" bonus proved he still belongs in the octagon.
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 28 - 9 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 8 - 1
Featherweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Jeremy "Lil' Heathen" Stephens | Jun 28, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 44: Swanson vs. Stephens
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 2 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Manny "The Anvil" Gamburyan | May 10, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 40: Brown vs. Silva
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 6 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 8 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Daron "Detroit Superstar" Cruickshank | May 10, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 40: Brown vs. Silva
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 3 - 1
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 9 - 0
Bantamweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 32 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 30 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 9 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Thomas "The Die Hard Kidd" Vasquez | May 02, 2014 - Bellator 118: Dantas vs. Warren
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 6 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 7 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 1
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 5 - 0
Flyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 4 - 1
Upcoming Fight: vs. John "The Magician" Dodson | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 7 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson | Jun 14, 2014 - UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov
With his weekend win over Tim Elliott, Bagautinov is now 2-0 in the octagon and boasts a 10-fight winning streak. An unknown two months ago, "Puncher King" looks like a real contender at 125-pounds.
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 10 - 4 - 1
Change: -1 | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Louis "Da Last Samurai" Smolka | May 10, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 40: Brown vs. Silva
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 7 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 5 - 5
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 6 - 6
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 4 - 0
USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie Power Rankings: Belfort gets a bump
Although a quick knockout of light heavyweight Dan Henderson didn’t affect his middleweight ranking, Vitor Belfort got a bump in the pound-for-pound section of the USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie MMA rankings.
Belfort, who scored his third straight head-kick stoppage with the UFC Fight Night 32 win, still sits securely behind Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva at middleweight. However, he took a jump from No. 15 to No. 13 in this week’s pound-for-pound rankings.
Check out who else was on the move after a two-event UFC week.
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