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NOS® Energy Drink MMA Rankings, Dec. 1: Benson Henderson debuts at welterweight
- from MMA Junkie on Dec 02, 2015
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Pound 4 Pound rankings
Jon Jones' personal indiscretions have left him sidelined indefinitely and stripped of his UFC title. He dodged a bullet while only receiving probabtion for his mistakes and will likely fight for his belt in his return to the cage.
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 1 - 0
After a heated international media tour, Aldo suffered an incredibly unfortunate rib injury that forced him out of a highly anticpated UFC 189 clash with Conor McGregor. The two now meet at UFC 194 on Dec. 12.
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 1 - 0
"Mighty Mouse" appears to have no equal at flyweight. Whether he moves up to bantamweight remains to be seen, but his first goal is besting Anderson Silva's UFC record of 10 consecutve title defenses.
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 2 - 1
Weidman absolutely steamrolled Vitor Belfort and now takes on Luke Rockhold at UFC 194.
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 0 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Dominick "The Dominator" Cruz | Jan 17, 2016 - UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz
Dillashaw eliminated any potential lingering doubts with an absolute destruction of Renan Barao in their rematch. A fight with former champ Dominick Cruz is up next at January's UFC Fight Night 81.
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 2 - 0
New champ dos Anjos was brilliant in his title win over Anthony Pettis. Now, it's all about healing his knee and readying for a title fight with Donald Cerrone at UFC on FOX 17.
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 7 - 0
Werdum now owns submisson wins over Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez. Not bad. Look for the Velasquez rematch in early 2016.
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 1
Cormier may only be champion because of Jon Jones' legal troubles, but he shouldn't have any doubters as to his worthiness as a titleholder after an incredible win over Alexander Gustafsson.
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 1 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Carlos "The Natural Born Killer" Condit | Jan 02, 2016 - UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit
After a "Fight of the Year" candidate victory over Rory MacDonald, Lawler was expected to face Carlos Condit at UFC 193 in Australia. However, a thumb injury forced the champ to delay the fight until UFC 195.
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 10 - 0
Velasquez lost his title in the thin air of Mexico City but vowed to avenge his defeat. He's expected to get an immediate rematch with Fabricio Werdum in March.
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
After a weight-cut went awry and cost him a fight against Tyron Woodley at UFC 192, the former champ will likely need to move up to middleweight.
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 0
In a heartbreaking development, the undefeated Dagestani recovered from a knee injury only to suffer broken ribs in training, scratching his December bout with Tony Ferguson.
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 0 - 0
To some, McGregor is already one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet. To others, he's an overhyped Chael Sonnen clone. He tries to unify the belts when he meets Jose Aldo at UFC 194.
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 2 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Chad "Money" Mendes | Dec 11, 2015 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Edgar vs. Mendes
Edgar is pining for another shot at the UFC featherweight title, but it looks like he'll have to wait for the time being. Should he beat Chad Mendes in December, there would simply be no denying him.
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 4 - 1
Cerrone has made a reputation as an "anybody, anywhere" kind of guy, and he'll have his chance to wrap UFC gold around his waist at UFC 194.
Change: -- | Record: 28 - 6 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 2 - 0
Heavyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Alistair "The Reem" Overeem | Dec 19, 2015 - UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 35 - 9 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Junior "Cigano" Dos Santos | Dec 19, 2015 - UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone
Change: -- | Record: 39 - 14 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 10 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 12 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 50 - 9 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 2 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 8 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 8 - 0
Light-Heavyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 36 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 9 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 7 - 1 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 2 - 0
Middleweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 27 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 5 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Nate "The Great" Marquardt | Dec 19, 2015 - UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 37 - 6 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 3 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 31 - 14 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 31 - 4 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 6 - 0
Welterweight rankings
Upcoming Fight: vs. Carlos "The Natural Born Killer" Condit | Jan 02, 2016 - UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 10 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 13 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 34 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 30 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 6 - 0
Kim picked up an impressive and emotional win over late replacement Dominic Waters, but "Stun Gun" knows he needs bigger names if he hopes to get himslef back into title contention.
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 31 - 8 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 4 - 0
The former UFC lightweight champion is now looking to make a career in the welterweight division – at least for now. Soon, we'll know whether that will be in the UFC, too.
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 5 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 1 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Lightweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 22 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 28 - 6 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Anthony "Showtime" Pettis | Jan 17, 2016 - UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz
Change: +1 | Record: 26 - 4 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 22 - 5 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Michael "The Menace" Johnson | Dec 19, 2015 - UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone
Change: +1 | Record: 17 - 10 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira | Dec 19, 2015 - UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone
Change: +1 | Record: 15 - 1 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Edson "Junior" Barboza | Dec 11, 2015 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Edgar vs. Mendes
Change: +1 | Record: 19 - 3 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 12 - 1 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 16 - 9 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Tony "El Cucuy" Ferguson | Dec 11, 2015 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Edgar vs. Mendes
Change: +1 | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 15 - 0 - 0
Change: +1 | Record: 17 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 3 - 1
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 4 - 0
Featherweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 2 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Chad "Money" Mendes | Dec 11, 2015 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Edgar vs. Mendes
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 4 - 1
Upcoming Fight: vs. Frankie "The Answer" Edgar | Dec 11, 2015 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale: Edgar vs. Mendes
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 3 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Danny "Last Call" Castillo | Dec 19, 2015 - UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone
Change: -- | Record: 25 - 7 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 11 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 3 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 24 - 4 - 1
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 1 - 0
Bantamweight rankings
Upcoming Fight: vs. Dominick "The Dominator" Cruz | Jan 17, 2016 - UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 33 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 32 - 8 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 4 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 6 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 21 - 9 - 2
Change: -- | Record: 20 - 7 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 26 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 1 - 0
Flyweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 2 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 23 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 18 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 15 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 14 - 7 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 1 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 2 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 1 - 0
Women's Bantamweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 6 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 4 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. Germaine "The Iron Lady" de Randamie | Dec 19, 2015 - UFC on FOX 17: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 17 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 7 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 6 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 2 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 6 - 5 - 0
Women's Strawweight rankings
Change: -- | Record: 11 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 19 - 5 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 7 - 0 - 0
Upcoming Fight: vs. DeAnna "The Argentine Assassin" Bennett | Jan 16, 2016 - Invicta FC 15: Souza vs. Bennett
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 4 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 6 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 7 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 10 - 1 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 8 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 6 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 16 - 5 - 1
Change: -- | Record: 12 - 3 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 6 - 1 - 0
Honorable Mentions
Change: -- | Record: 5 - 2 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 9 - 0 - 0
Change: -- | Record: 13 - 4 - 0
NOS® Energy Drink MMA Rankings, Dec. 1: Benson Henderson debuts at welterweight
Benson Henderson picked up his second consecutive win at welterweight this past weekend when he defeated Jorge Masvidal by split decision at UFC Fight Night 79. With the victory, Henderson was able to climb into the NOS Energy Drink MMA welterweight rankings, debuting at No. 15.
The coming weeks promise to lead to some massive shifts in the rankings, with four UFC cards as well as Bellator and WSOF hosting events between now and Dec. 19.
Check out all of this week’s latest rankings as we head into a potentially landscape altering month in the world of MMA.
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The rankings take into account a fighter's wins/losses, quality of competition, finishing rate/dominance and frequency of fights.
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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