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 Welterweight Rankings.
Voting Panel: Jeff Fox, Daniel Vreeland, Ryan MacDonald, 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
*CLICK ON FIGHTER’S NAME FOR DETAILED SCOUTING REPORT
The Welterweight Rankings
1) (Last Ranking – 1) Robbie Lawler – UFC Welterweight Champion – 40 points (out of a possible 40)
Record: 26-10 (1 No Contest)
Last Five Fights: 4-1
Record vs Top 10: 4-1 (W-MacDonald, W-Hendricks, W-Brown, L-Hendricks, W-MacDonald)
Next Fight: vs #5 Carlos Condit – UFC 195 – Jan 2
Robbie Lawler proved he was no fluke, besting Rory MacDonald in an epic battle.
2) (2) Johny Hendricks – UFC – 35 points
Record: 17-3
Last Five Fights: 3-2
Record vs Top 10: 3-1 (W-Brown, L-Lawler, W-Lawler, W-Condit)
Next Fight: TBA
Back in the title hunt once more. Until he missed weight badly & ended up in the hospital instead of fighting Tyron Woodley.
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