Posts by RonWeinberg
My March 2013 Zuffa Fighter Rankings
My criteria for ranking is based on overall record, most recent wins, win streaks, strength of opposition & quality of wins. Ex. A dominant 2nd round KO over an opponent will weigh more heavily than a close & controversial decision win. Also, a long layoff in competition may result in a lower ranking. Fighters are only ranked if they have fought in that weight class. Ex. Chael Sonnen has not fought at 205lbs in the UFC yet so he has no ranking.
HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION (265 pound-limit)
1. Cain Velasquez
2. Junior Dos Santos
3. Daniel Cormier
4. Fabricio Werdum
5. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva
6. Alistair Overeem
7. Frank Mir
8. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
9. Roy Nelson
10. Gabriel Gonzaga
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION (205-pound limit)
1. Jon Jones
2. Lyoto Machida
3. Dan Henderson
4. Alexander Gustafsson
5. Mauricio Rua
6. Rogerio Nogueira
7. Glover Teixeira
8. Rashad Evans
9. Phil Davis
10. Thiago Silva
MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION (185-pound limit)
1. Anderson Silva
2. Chael Sonnen
3. Chris Weidman
4. Yushin Okami
5. Vitor Belfort
6. Michael Bisping
7. Brian Stann
8. Constantinos Philippou
9. Luke Rockhold
10. Tim Boetsch
WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION (170-pound limit)
1. Georges St-Pierre
2. Johny Hendricks
3. Nick Diaz
4. Carlos Condit
5. Demian Maia
6. Rory MacDonald
7. Martin Kampmann
8. Jake Ellenberger
9. Robbie Lawler
10. Tarec Saffiedine
LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION (155-pound limit)
1. Benson Henderson
2. Gilbert Melendez
3. Anthony Pettis
4. Gray Maynard
5. Nate Diaz
6. Jim Miller
7. Donald Cerrone
8. Rafael Dos Anjos
9. TJ Grant
10. Khabib Nurmagomedov
FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION (145 pound-limit)
1. Jose Aldo
2. Frankie Edgar
3. Ricardo Lamas
4. Chad Mendes
5. Cub Swanson
6. Chan Sung Jung
7. Denis Siver
8. Nik Lentz
9. Erik Koch
10. Dustin Poirier
BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION (135 pound-limit)
1. Dominick Cruz
2. Renan Barao
3. Urijah Faber
4. Michael McDonald
5. Eddie Wineland
6. Raphael Assuncao
7. Brad Pickett
8. Mike Easton
9. Scott Jorgensen
10. Ivan Menjivar
FLYWEIGHT DIVISION (125 pound-limit)
1. Demetrious Johnson
2. Joseph Benavidez
3. Jon Dodson
4. Ian McCall
5. John Moraga
6. John Lineker
7. Chris Cariaso
8. Jussier Da Silva
9. Darren Uyenoyama
10. Louis Gaudinot
Kenny Florian Says UFC Will Surpass Baseball in Popularity in the United States
(UK Examiner) According to a Nov. 13 press release from Fuel TV, former UFC contender Kenny Florian predicts that the UFC will surpass baseball in popularity in the United States over the course of the next decade.
Florian, 36, hasn’t fought since losing to Jose Aldo at UFC 136 in Oct. of 2011, but he’s recently stayed in the spotlight as an analyst on Fuel TV’s “UFC Tonight.” Read More
UFC Veteran Kenny Florian Officially Retires
(MMAJunkie) The UFC veteran, who hasn’t competed since an October title loss to featherweight champion Jose Aldo, made the decision official at today’s weigh-ins for The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Read More
Kenny Florian Talks His Future in the UFC, Moving Weight Classes and More
(Bleacher Report) After a long and successful career at the lightweight division, UFC’s Kenny Florian made the transition to 145-pounds to square off with Diego Nunes at UFC 131.
Florian would be declared victorious via Unanimous Decision and move on to face Jose Aldo for the featherweight title. However, Florian would take part in a five-round war that would ultimately go in the favor of Aldo. Read More
Florian’s ‘Fire’ Keeping Him in the Game
(ESPN.com) Ultimately, we probably shouldn’t be too surprised by Kenny Florian’s confirmation over the weekend that he’s not yet ready to retire from MMA. Read More
K-Flo: It’s Still a Go
(Boston Herald, By Dan Duggan) A number of thoughts have gone through Kenny Florian’s mind in the two weeks since his unanimous-decision loss to featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 136 in Houston. Read More
K-Flo: Blame it on Rio
(Boston Herald) The UFC held its first show in Brazil in more than 12 years on Aug. 27 and the event was considered a major success. Read More
Florian vs Guillard: Bet on it happening…Soon!
(New England Mixed Martial Arts News) If you’re heading to Vegas, put some money down that the next time Melvin Guillard steps in the octagon he will be looking across at Kenny Florian. Though there is no rumors, no speculation, no hints from UFC matchmaker Joe Silva, this is a fight that is being forced to be made on its own. Read More
Kenny Florian Night at the Boston Blazers
Kenny Florian Night
$15 Tickets
Promo Code: KENNY
Meet UFC Star Kenny Florian on Friday, January 28 at the Boston Blazers at 7:30 PM at the TD Garden in Boston. Tickets are just $15 through this Link or by calling 617-904-0600 ext. 140 referencing this offer. Autographs are free with admission to the game. The Boston Blazers are an indoor lacrosse team who are part of the National Lacrosse League.
