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June 17 USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA Rankings
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Pound 4 Pound rankings
Talk of a potential superfight is cooling, so for now, Silva is focused solely on his UFC 162 meeting with Chris Weidman.
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 6 - 0
Jones has long mentioned facing the 6-foot-5 Alexander Gustafsson as a means of silencing critics who say his own long frame is his sole reason for success. He'll get that chance at UFC 165.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 1 - 0
The longtime welterweight champ will put his belt on the line against heavy-hitting Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 in November.
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 2 - 0
Instead of a superfight against Anthony Pettis, Aldo now looks to defend his belt against Chan Sung Jung at UFC 163. Could a lightweight move follow?
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 1 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Rustam "Tiger" Khabilov | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Unless an injured Anthony Pettis heals quickly and steals his slot, T.J. Grant will provide Benson Henderson's next challenge at UFC 164 in August.
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Cruz has been on the sidelines for 19 months due to a knee injury. Unfortunately for fight fans, their constant complaints about the layoff aren't making him heal any quicker.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 1 - 0
The UFC's first flyweight champion will have home-field advantage when he meets up-and-comer John Moraga in Seattle at July's UFC on FOX 8 event.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
Up next for Velasquez is a big-money trilogy fight with Junior dos Santos, though Fabricio Werdum's recent win makes him a worthy challenger too.
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
Like champ Dominick Cruz, interim titleholder Barao is injured and on the sidelines. The division is at a standstill.
Change: -- | Record: 32 - 1 - 0
Welterweight kingpin St-Pierre insists he doesn't fear the beard, but Hendricks' ample facial hair and punching power put top contenders Martin Kampmann and Jon Fitch to sleep. Can Hendricks do the same to the champ?
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Dos Santos beating Mark Hunt at UFC 160 wasn't too surprising. But the method of victory – a flashy spinning heel kick – certainly raised some eyebrows.
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Benavidez lost a recent shot at the flyweight belt, but he's still clearly the top fighter in the 125-pound division behind champ Demetrious Johnson.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 4 - 0
With Alexander Gustafsson likely up next for champ Jon Jones, Machida now faces Phil Davis at August's UFC 163 event.
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 4 - 0
Cormier looked respectable, if not necessarily flashy, in his recent UFC debut. Now "DC" is planning a final heavyweight fight before a move down to 205 pounds.
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
"Showtime" could have been the UFC's No. 1 contender at lightweight but elected instead to drop down to 145 pounds for a guaranteed shot at Jose Aldo. Unfortunately, injury scratched those plans, and Pettis now awaits his next assignment.
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 2 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 10 - 0
Dan Henderson's loss allowed Ellenberger to make his debut on the pound-for-pound list.
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 3 - 0
Heavyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 37 - 13 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 7 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 18 - 5 - 1
Change: +1 | Record: 9 - 8 - 1
Change: +1 | Record: 16 - 9 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 16 - 2 - 1
At just 25 years old, Struve boasts an impressive career mark, and his 2012 win over No. 12 Stipe Miocic now looks particularly impressive. He just needs to score one big signature win to take a leap up the rankings.
Change: +3 | Record: 25 - 6 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Junior "Cigano" Dos Santos | May 31, 2014 - TUF Brazil 3 Finale: dos Santos vs. Miocic
Miocic looked fantastic in his UFC 161 win over No. 13 Roy Nelson. Miocic's decision to face Nelson rather than Soa Palelei will now likely earn him a big name in his next trip to the octagon.
Change: +3 | Record: 11 - 1 - 0
After losing to No. 12 Miocic, Nelson could be Bellator MMA-bound. His upcoming contract negotiations with UFC brass could prove intriguing.
Change: -6 | Record: 20 - 9 - 0
Change: -2 | Record: 34 - 9 - 1
Change: -2 | Record: 20 - 9 - 2
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 3 - 0
Light-Heavyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 4 - 0
Evans snapped a two-fight losing streak with a much-needed win over MMA legend Dan Henderson at UFC 161. "Suga" insists he's not trying to rush back to the title, but another big win could bring him there.
Change: +1 | Record: 19 - 3 - 1
Change: +1 | Record: 12 - 1 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
With back-to-back split-decision losses, Henderson is no longer in the immediate title picture. But "Hendo" has proven he's still relevant at 42 years old and is a dangerous matchup for anyone in the division.
Change: -3 | Record: 30 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 5 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson | May 17, 2014 - Bellator 120: Alvarez vs. Chandler III
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 3 - 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: 23 - 7 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 4 - 0
The "Big Deal" didn't look great in a UFC 161 win over Igor Pokrajac, and he spologized for his conservative gameplan. Still, he picked up a decision win and keeps his slot in the rankings.
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 5 - 2
Middleweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 30 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 4 - 1
Upcoming Fight: vs. Tito "The People's Champ" Ortiz | May 17, 2014 - Bellator 120: Alvarez vs. Chandler III
Change: -- | Record: 50 - 7 - 0
Silva benefits from Jake Shields' return to 170 pounds and moves up one slot. The Brazilian legend may eventually make a permanent move to 205 pounds, but for now his immediate future isn't certain.
Change: +1 | Record: 35 - 12 - 1
Le's acting career has sometimes taken precedent over his fight pursuits in recent years, but he's still capable of exciting fights, as his 2012 win over Rich Franklin proved.
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 2 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Carmont has endured criticism for his past two victories, but he still boasts an impressive 10-fight win streak. The Frenchman now awaits his next assignment.
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 6 - 0
Welterweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 7 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 17 - 8 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 17 - 6 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 25 - 9 - 1
Fitch has long been considered one of the best welterweights in the world, but he's struggled for positive results in recent years.
Change: -3 | Record: 25 - 6 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 2 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 3 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 11 - 0
With his shocking finish of Jon Fitch at World Series of Fighting 3, Burkman is now 8-1 in his past nine fights and makes his debut in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com rankings.
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 5 - 0
Lightweight rankings
Upcoming Fight: vs. Rustam "Tiger" Khabilov | Jun 07, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 42: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 29 - 17 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 36 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 0 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 28 - 9 - 0
Featherweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 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: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 8 - 2
Upcoming Fight: vs. Daron "Detroit Superstar" Cruickshank | May 10, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 40: Brown vs. Silva
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 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: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 7 - 2
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 31 - 14 - 0
Bantamweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 1 - 0
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: 14 - 9 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 4 - 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: 25 - 11 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 7 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 1
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
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 4 - 1
Upcoming Fight: vs. Louis "Da Last Samurai" Smolka | May 10, 2014 - UFC Fight Night 40: Brown vs. Silva
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 7 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 4 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 5 - 5
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 6 - 6
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 7 - 3
June 17 USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA Rankings
After a busy weekend of key contests, things slow down a bit in this coming week. No. 11 light heavyweight Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal does compete at Wednesday’s Bellator 96 event, where he meets Seth Petruzelli in the opening round of a four-man “Summer Series” 205-pound tournament.
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