The Rankings: The Light Heavyweights

Written by Jeff Fox at MMA Manifesto

The Rankings are just that – The MMA Manifesto’s rankings of the best fighters in mixed martial arts today.  Check back every Monday and Friday for our rankings of a different weight class.  Next up: The Light Heavyweight Rankings

Voting Panel: Jeff Fox, Daniel Vreeland, Geoff Craig, Dave Kelsey, Ricky Leone, Ryan MacDonald, speeds, and Rick Snavely.

*stipulations: 1) any fighter currently suspended or 2) inactive for at least 12 months (without an upcoming fight scheduled) are excluded from the rankings

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The Light Heavyweight Rankings

 

1) (Previous ranking – NR) Jon Jones – UFC – 80 out of 80 points

          Record: 21-1
          Last Five Fights: 5-0
          Record vs Top 10: 5-0 (W-Cormier, W-Teixeira, W-Gustafsson, W-Evans, W-Bader)
          Next Fight: TBA
The G.O.A.T. is back and aiming to reclaim his gold.

2) (1) Daniel Cormier – UFC Light Heavyweight Champion – 72 points
            Record: 17-1
            Last Five Fights: 4-1
            Record vs Top 10: 2-1 (W-Gustafsson, W-Johnson, L-Jones)
            Next Fight: TBA

They say you aren’t really the champ until you defend your title at least once, so Daniel Cormier is now certified.
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