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, 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 – 1) Daniel Cormier – UFC Light Heavyweight Champion – 70 out of 70 points
Record: 17-1
Last Five Fights: 4-1
Record vs Top 10: 2-0 (W-Gustafsson, W-Johnson)
Next Fight: TBA
Last Five Fights: 4-1
Record vs Top 10: 2-0 (W-Gustafsson, W-Johnson)
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.
2) (2) Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson – UFC – 50 points
Record: 20-5
Last Five Fights: 4-1
Record vs Top 10: 3-1 (W-Manuwa, L-Cormier, W-Gustafsson, W-Davis)
Last Five Fights: 4-1
Record vs Top 10: 3-1 (W-Manuwa, L-Cormier, W-Gustafsson, W-Davis)
Next Fight: TBA
Back on the winning track for Rumble.
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