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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie rankings, May 27: Dillashaw, Lawler on the move
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Pound 4 Pound rankings
Upcoming Fight: vs. Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson | Aug 30, 2014 - UFC 177: Jones vs. Gustafsson
Jones looked incredible in his UFC 172 win over Glover Teixeira and appears well on his way to achieving his stated goal of becoming the greatest fighter in MMA history.
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 1 - 0
Aldo continues to tease a potential move to lightweight, but for now, he'll look to remain the only featherweight champion the UFC has ever known when he rematches Chad Mendes in August.
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 1 - 0
With St-Pierre suffering an ACL injury, his days on this list may be numbered. Initial indications suggested his decision to step away from the sport was more "leave of absence" than outright retirement, but things may be changing.
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 2 - 0
The UFC's first (and to date, only) flyweight champion has successfully defended his belt three times. He returns to action next month to face heavy-handed Ali Bagautinov.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
Weidman was expected to meet Vitor Belfort before an NSAC ruling changed those plans. Then it was Lyoto Machida in May, before a knee injury forced Weidman to back things up to July.
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 0 - 0
Velasquez's shoulder is finally healed, and he'll meet Fabricio Werdum in November after the two serve as coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America."
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
Time will tell whether Silva's broken leg will signal the end of his career. His reps believe he'll be back, though a potential return before year's end now seems unlikely.
Change: +1 | Record: 33 - 6 - 0
A knee injury forced Pettis out of a planned title fight with Josh Thomson. "Showtime" instead faces Gilbert Melendez after they coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 20."
Change: +1 | Record: 17 - 2 - 0
After a thriller at UFC 171, Hendricks and his beard are now in possession of the UFC welterweight title. "Bigg Rigg" is taking a little vacation, and then UFC officials will determine who comes next.
Change: +1 | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Dillashaw has officially arrived on the scene following an incredible win over Renan Barao. The new UFC champ has made remarkable progress in a very short UFC career.
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 2 - 0
Just as Barao was starting to gain the recognition that should come along with not losing a fight for nearly a decade, T.J. Dillashaw came along and wrecked it all, taking the UFC title in the process.
Change: -4 | Record: 32 - 2 - 0
Mendes has emerged as the best featherweight not named Jose Aldo. A rematch with the champ comes in August, and Mendes will hope a fence grab doesn't keep him from putting Aldo on his back.
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 1 - 0
Despite an incredible 2013, Belfort's future appears uncertain, at best, now that the testosterone-replacement therapy he contends is necessary is no longer allowed.
Change: -1 | Record: 24 - 10 - 0
Cormier destroyed MMA legend Dan Henderson at UFC 173 and now has his eyes set on a championship matchup with Jon Jones.
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 0 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Rustam "Tiger" Khabilov | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Henderson earned a win over fellow lightweight contender Josh Thomson, but it wasn't without some controversy. "Smooth" will need a few more decisive wins before he gets another shot at the belt.
Change: -2 | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Heavyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 37 - 13 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 8 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 9 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 9 - 1
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 3 - 0
Light-Heavyweight rankings
Upcoming Fight: vs. Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson | Aug 30, 2014 - UFC 177: Jones vs. Gustafsson
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Cormier manhandled Dan Henderson and now believes he's ready for a shot at champ Jon Jones. However, Alexander Gustafsson looks like he'll be up first.
Change: +1 | Record: 15 - 0 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 19 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 3 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Antonio Rogerio "Minotouro" Nogueira | Jul 26, 2014 - UFC on FOX 12: Lawler vs. Brown
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 2 - 0
Henderson simply couldn't land his patented H-Bomb while being outwrestled by Daniel Cormier. A move back down to middleweight appears likely for the 43-year-old MMA legend.
Change: -- | Record: 30 - 12 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva | Jul 05, 2014 - UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida
Change: -- | Record: 28 - 14 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 35 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 7 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 5 - 2
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 5 - 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: 21 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 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: 18 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 50 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 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
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 1 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 2 - 0
Welterweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 2 - 0
After coming just short in a bid for the UFC welterweight title, Lawler rebounded in spectacular fashion with a UFC 173 win over Jake Ellenberger.
Change: +5 | Record: 23 - 10 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
Change: +1 | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
With back-to-back losses to top contenders, Ellenberger's title hopes have been put on hold. Now he'll need to pick up a victory to prove he's still an elite talent.
Change: -5 | Record: 29 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 5 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 6 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 7 - 1
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: 20 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 3 - 1
Upcoming Fight: vs. Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 5 - 0
Featherweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 1 - 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: 13 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 6 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 9 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 31 - 14 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 8 - 2
Bantamweight rankings
Dillashaw looked incredible in his UFC 173 win over now-ex-champ Renan Barao. A rematch with either Barao or Raphael Assuncao could come next.
Change: +6 | Record: 10 - 2 - 0
T.J. Dillashaw stunned Barao at UFC 173, not only handing the Brazilian his first loss in nearly a decade but dominating the champ from start to TKO finish.
Change: -1 | Record: 32 - 2 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 30 - 7 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 22 - 4 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
While Mizugaki had struggled to get consistent results, he now boasts an impressive five-fight winning streak and looks ready for a top-tier opponent.
Change: +5 | Record: 20 - 7 - 2
Change: -1 | Record: 27 - 9 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 21 - 10 - 1
Change: -1 | Record: 16 - 6 - 1
Change: -1 | Record: 29 - 5 - 0
Change: -1 | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 5 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 3 - 0
Flyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 4 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Brad "One Punch" Pickett | Jul 19, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 46: McGregor vs. Miller
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 4 - 1
Upcoming Fight: vs. Ian "Uncle Creepy" McCall | Jul 19, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 46: McGregor vs. Miller
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 8 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson | Jun 14, 2014 - UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. John "The Magician" Dodson | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 0 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 7 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie rankings, May 27: Dillashaw, Lawler on the move
Following this past weekend’s UFC 173 event, there’s a new name atop the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA bantamweight rankings: newly installed champ T.J. Dillashaw.
Additionally, Robbie Lawler continued his ascent in the welterweight rankings after taking our Jake Ellenberger at the event.
Check out our latest rankings to see all the divisions.
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Fighters are no longer eligible to be ranked after they've been inactive for 24 months, either due to injuries, drug/conduct suspensions, contract disputes or self-imposed hiatuses.
Fighters serving drug/conduct suspensions are eligible to be ranked, so long as they're not inactive for more than 24 months.
To the best of our ability, fighters will be ranked in their primary weight class. Catchweight fights and bouts outside the fighter's primary weight class can have a positive or negative impact on the ranking. However, fighters can be ranked in only one weight class at a given time, and in most cases, they won't be ranked in a new weight class until they've had their first fight at that weight.
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