Written by 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 Heavyweight Rankings.
Voting Panel: Jeff Fox, Daniel Vreeland, and Ryan MacDonald.
*stipulations: 1) any fighter currently suspended or 2) inactive for at least 12 months (without an upcoming fight scheduled) are excluded from the rankings
(click on fighter’s name for detailed scouting report)
The Heavyweight Rankings
1) (Last ranking – 1) Fabricio Werdum – UFC Heavyweight Champion – 30 out of 30 points
Record: 20-5-1
Last Five Fights: 5-0
Record vs Top 10: 4-3 (W-Velasquez, W-Hunt, W-Browne, L-Overeem, L-dos Santos, W-Overeem, L-Arlovski)
Next Fight: vs #2 Cain Velasquez – TBA
Greatest heavyweight of all-time? A serious case can be made.
2) (2) Cain Velasquez – UFC – 27 points
Record: 13-2
Last Five Fights: 4-1
Record vs Top 10: 3-2 (L-Velasquez, W-dos Santos, W-dos Santos, L-dos Santos, W-Rothwell)
Next Fight: vs #1 Fabricio Werdum – TBA
Ring rust and altitude aren’t myths, Mr. Velasquez.
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