No movement in the Heavyweight division this month. We have given Brock Lesnar a month to remain inactive for his retirement to become official and remove him from the top 10 rankings. 7^th ranked Fabricio Werdum will be in action this month against honorable mention Roy Nelson.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Junior Dos Santos (14-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: KO win over Cain Velasquez on November 12, 2011 to win UFC HW title. Next Fight: defending UFC HW title versus Alistair Overeem in summer 2012

2. Cain Velasquez (9-1) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

3.Alistair Overeem (36-11-1) Last fight: TKO win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: versus Junior Dos Santos in summer 2012

4. Josh Barnett (31-5) Last fight:  submission win over Sergei Kharitonov on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier in Strikeforce HW G.P. finals in 2012

5. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Last fight: KO win over Antonio Silva on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Josh Barnett in Strikeforce HW G.P. finals in 2012

6. Frank Mir (16-5) Last fight: submission win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: TBA

7. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) Last fight: UD loss to Alistair Overeem on June 18. Next fight: versus Roy Nelson on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

8. Brock Lesnar (5-3) Last fight: TKO loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: TBA, Lesnar announced retirement following last fight.

9. Antonio Silva (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10. Next fight: TBA

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1-1) Last fight: submission loss to Frank Mir on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Roy Nelson, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin, Gabriel Gonzaga

No movement in the light-heavyweight division despite 5^th ranked Rashad Evans victory over 7^th ranked Phil Davis. Only 6^th ranked Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will be in action this month, taking on Ryan Bader in Saitama, Japan.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (15-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: submission win over Lyoto Machida on December 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Rashad Evans for UFC LHW title at UFC 145 on April 21, 2012.

2. Dan Henderson (29-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (20-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Dan Henderson on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

4. Lyoto Machida (17-3) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: TBA

5. Rashad Evans (17-1-1D) Last fight: Unanimous Decision win over Phil Davis on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title at UFC 145 on April 21, 2012.

6.Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-9) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

7. Phil Davis (9-1) Last fight: UD loss to Rashad Evans on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next fight: TBA

8. Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) Last fight: TKO win over Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next fight: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 2.

9. Gegard Mousasi (32-3-2) Last fight: Unanimous Decision win over Ovince St-Preux on December 17, 2011. Next fight: versus Mike Kyle on March 3, 2012 at Strikeforce: Tate v. Rousey.

10. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Alexander Gustafsson on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 2.

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin

Demian Maia’s decision loss to Chris Weidman drops him from 5^th to 7^th overall. Vitor Belfort moves up from 6^th in January to 5^th in February. Despite Michael Bisping’s loss, his impressive performance against 2^nd ranked Chael Sonnen was enough to bump him from 7^th to 6^th.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (31-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Yushin Okami on August 27, 2011. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen rumoured for June 2, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

2. Chael Sonnen (27-11-1D) Last fight: Unanimous decision win over Michael Bisping on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next Fight: versus Anderson Silva rumoured for June 2, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

3. Yushin Okami (26-6) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on August 27, 2011. Next fight: vs. Tim Boetsch on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144

4. Mark Munoz (12-2) Last fight: TKO win over Chris Leben on November 5, 2011. Next fight: TBA

5. Vitor Belfort (21-9) Last fight: submission win over Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva rumoured for June 2, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

6. Michael Bisping (22-4) Last fight: UD loss to Chael Sonnen on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next fight: TBA

7. Demian Maia (15-4) Last fight: UD loss to Chris Weidman on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next Fight: TBA

8. Brian Stann (11-4) Last fight: submission loss to Chael Sonnen on October 8, 2011. Next fight: versus Alessio Sakara on April 14, 2012 at UFC on FX 2

9. Luke Rockhold (9-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Keith Jardine on January 8, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Jardine. Next fight: TBA

10. Hector Lombard (31-2-1-1NC, Bellator MW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Trevor Prangley on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov, Jorge Santiago, Rousimar Palhares, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Wanderlei Silva, Chris Weidman.

No movement in the welterweight division this month as no Top 10 welterweight competed in January 2012. February will see 2^nd ranked Nick Diaz face 4^th ranked Carlos Condit for the UFC interim title. 3^rd ranked Josh Koscheck will face Mike Pierce and 7^th ranked Jake Shields will fight Yoshihiro Akiyama. 8^th ranked Jake Ellenberger will face 10^th ranked Diego Sanchez on February 15 in a month of February that should be very interesting in the welterweight division.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (22-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Jake Shields on April 30, 2011 Next fight: TBA

2. Nick Diaz (26-7-1D) Last fight: UD win over BJ Penn on October 29, 2011. Next fight: versus Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship

3. Josh Koscheck (16-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Hughes on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Mike Pierce on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

4. Carlos Condit (27-5) Last fight: KO win over Dong Hyun Kim on July 2, 2011. Next fight: vs. Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship

5. Jon Fitch (23-4-1NC-1D) Last fight: KO loss to Johny Hendricks on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

6. B.J. Penn (16-8-2) Last fight: UD loss to Nick Diaz on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

7. Jake Shields (26-6-1D) Last fight: KO loss to Jake Ellenberger on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

8. Jake Ellenberger (26-5) Last fight: KO win over Jake Shields on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Diego Sanchez on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

9. Johny Hendricks (12-1) Last fight: KO win over Jon Fitch on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

10. Diego Sanchez (23-4) Last Fight: UD win over Martin Kampmann on March 3, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Jake Ellenberger on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

Honourable mentions: Martin Kampmann, Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Charlie Brenneman, Thiago Alves, Rick Story, Rory MacDonald, Tyron Woodley.

Jim Miller’s impressive victory over Melvin Guillard on January 20 bumps him from 10^th to 9^th, moving Donald Cerrone down from 9^th to 10^th. Number 1 ranked Frankie Edgar is set to defend his UFC Lightweight title versus 4^th ranked Benson Henderson this month while 6^th ranked Anthony Pettis is set to face Joe Lauzon on the same card.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

 1.Frankie Edgar (14-1-1, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: KO win over Gray Maynard on October 8, 2011 to defend UFC LW title. Next fight: vs. Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.

 2.Gray Maynard (10-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to Frankie Edgar on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

 3.Gilbert Melendez (20-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: UD win over Jorge Masvidal to defend Strikeforce LW title on December 17, 2011. Next fight: TBA

 4. Benson Henderson (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Clay Guida on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Frankie Edgar on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.  

 5. Clay Guida (29-12) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

 6. Anthony Pettis (14-2) Last fight: SD win over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136 on October 8, 2011. Next fight: vs. Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

 7.Shinya Aoki (30-5-1NC, DREAM LW champion ) Last fight: UD win over Satoru Kitaoka to defend DREAM LW title on December 31, 2011 at DREAM New Year’s Eve 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Nate Diaz (15-7) Last fight: Unanimous Decision win over Donald Cerrone on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: versus Jim Miller on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3.

9. Jim Miller (21-3) Last Fight: submission win over Melvin Guillard on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1. Next fight: versus Nate Diaz on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3.

10. Donald Cerrone (17-4-1) Last Fight: UD loss to Nate Diaz on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Eddie Alvarez, Michael Chandler.

Previously 5^th ranked Kenny Florian is removed from this month’s list due to inactivity and an announcement that he will go back to the lightweight division or possibly retire. Previously 6^th ranked Mark Hominick benefits from Florian’s departure and bumps up to 5^th overall. Erik Koch bumps up from 7^th to 6^th. Charles Oliveira’s first fight at featherweight with a submission of the night victory over Eric Wisely on January 28 puts him in the Top 10 at number 7. 3^rd ranked Hatsu Hioki is set to face honorable mention Bart Palaszewski this month in his home country of Japan. 9^th ranked Dustin Poirier is scheduled to fight Max Holloway on February 4.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1. Jose Aldo (21-1, UFC Featherweight Champion) Last fight: KO win over Chad Mendes at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012. Next fight: TBA

2.Chad Mendes (11-1) Last fight: KO loss to Jose Aldo at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012. Next fight: TBA

 3.Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) Last fight: SD win over George Roop on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: vs. Bart Palaszewski on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

 4.Diego Nunes (17-2) Last fight: UD win over Manvel Gamburyan on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: versus Dennis Siver at UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14, 2012.

 5. Mark Hominick (20-10) Last fight: KO loss to Chan Sung Jung on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Eddie Yagin on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145

6. Erik Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: TBA

7. Charles Oliveira (15-2-1) Last Fight: submission win over Eric Wisely on January 28, 2012. Next Fight: TBA

8. Darren Elkins (13-2) Last fight: UD win over Zhang Tiequan on    October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

9. Dustin Poirier (11-1) Last Fight: submission win over Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Max Holloway on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143.

10. Chan Sung Jung (12-3) Last fight: KO win over Mark Hominick on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Pat Curran, Yuri Alcantara, Cub Swanson, Ricardo Lamas, Kenny Florian (retired).

Takeya Mizugaki enters the Top 10 at number 10 after an injury bumps Eddie Wineland out due to inactivity. 2^nd ranked Scott Jorgensen is set to face 6^th ranked Renan Barao on February 4 while Takeya Mizugaki will be in action on the 25^th against Chris Cariaso.

Bantamweights- 135 lbs.

1. Dominick Cruz (19-1, UFC Bantamweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Demetrious Johnson on October 1, 2011 to defend UFC BW title. Next fight: expected to face Urijah Faber for UFC BW title in 2012

2. Scott Jorgensen (13-4) Last fight: UD win over Jeff Curran on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

3. Urijah Faber (26-5) Last fight: submission win over Brian Bowles on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: expected to face Dominick Cruz for UFC BW title in 2012.

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

5. Miguel Torres (39-4) Last fight: UD win over Nick Pace on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Michael McDonald on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145.

6. Renan Barao (27-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Brad Pickett on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: versus Scott Jorgensen on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

7. Bibiano Fernandes (11-3) Last fight: UD win over Rodolfo Marques and TKO win over Antonio Banuelos to win DREAM BW Grand Prix on December 31, 2011 at DREAM New Year’s Eve 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Michael McDonald (14-1) Last fight: KO win over Alex Soto on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Miguel Torres on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145.

9. Brad Pickett (20-6) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on November 5, 2011. Next fight: versus Damacio Page at UFC on Fuel 2 on April 14, 2012.

10. Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) Last fight: TKO win over Cole Escovedo on September 24, 2011 at UFC 135. Next fight: versus Chris Cariaso on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

Honourable mentions: Eddie Wineland Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin. John Dodson, Zach Makovsky, Nick Denis, Mike Easton.

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On Jan. 1, 2011, Edgar and Maynard fought to a close draw. For almost a year UFC fans had to wait for the rematch to occur. Fortunately, the wait was well worth it. The third and final bout felt like deja vu at first with Maynard coming out strong in the first round with a furious onslaught. Maynard looked to have Edgar beat, but somehow Edgar was able to get up from the bombs Maynard was landing. In the second and third rounds Maynard looked gassed from his near win as Edgar started to gain momentum and started to take control of the fight. Unlike their new year’s day fight, this time there was a clear winner via TKO.

In possibly his last UFC title bout, Kenny Florian dropped weight to face UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo. Aldo has looked almost untouchable since winning the championship and continue to look so against Florian. Aldo used his lethal kicks to slow down Florian and nearly stuffed all of Florian’s takedown attempts. In the championship rounds it looked like a struggle for Florian to continue as the welts on his legs continue to grow in colour.

Leonard Garcia continued to give fans of his work another outstanding performance in his rematch with Nam Phan. Garcia won the last one by a controversial split decision. This one ended up in a unanimous decision victory in favour of Phan, but it still a very close and entertaining fight. Garcia knew that Phan had won the first round and came back firing wildly in order to win the last rounds. While Garcia ate a lot of wild jabs, he also gave his fair share as well. In the most dominate performance of the night, Chael Sonnen submitted Brian Stann in the second round. While it took Sonnen a few minutes there was no question he was going to win the fight right from the start, barely giving Stann any chance to hit him. Sonnen immediately challenged Anderson Silva following the win and that got a laugh from the Middleweight Champion.

Eight fights went the distance at UFC 136, making it the longest UFC event of all-time. Even with the long grueling bouts there are still great submission endings, which include the 47 second victory Joe Lauzon scored over Melvin Guillard. Although this is becoming a familiar pattern with the 2011 UFC DVDs, this was definitely a must see show and delivered in almost every aspect for MMA fans.

UFC 136: Edgar VS. Maynard III

Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada

Run time of 300 minutes

Released on Dec. 20, 2011

Prelims

Steve Cantwell vs. Mike Massenzio

Aaron Simpson vs. Eric Schafer

Zhang Tie Quan vs. Darren Elkins

Joey Beltran vs. Stipe Miocic

Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens

Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago

Main

Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon

Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan

Chael Sonnen vs. Brian Stann

Featherweight Championship José Aldo vs. Kenny Florian

Lightweight Championship Frankie Edgar  vs. Gray Maynard

Brock Lesnar drops from 4^th in December to 8^th in January following first round TKO loss to Alistair Overeem on December 30. Overeem remains 3^rd overall with the victory. With Lesnar’s drop, Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier move up from 5^th and 6^th last month to 4^th and 5^th in this month’s rankings. Frank Mir also improves from 9^th to 6^th with an impressive submission win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on December 10. Antonio Silva remains inactive with an injury and drops from 8^th to 9^th this month due to Mir’s upwards movement. Despite the loss, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains 10^th overall.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Junior Dos Santos (14-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: KO win over Cain Velasquez on November 12, 2011 to win UFC HW title. Next Fight: defending UFC HW title versus Alistair Overeem in summer 2012

2. Cain Velasquez (9-1) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: rumoured to be fighting Antonio Silva in April 2012

3.Alistair Overeem (36-11-1) Last fight: TKO win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: versus Junior Dos Santos in summer 2012

4. Josh Barnett (31-5) Last fight:  submission win over Sergei Kharitonov on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier on March 3, 2012 in Strikeforce HW G.P. finals

5. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Last fight: KO win over Antonio Silva on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Josh Barnett on March 3, 2012 in Strikeforce HW G.P. finals

6. Frank Mir (16-5) Last fight: submission win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: TBA

7. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) Last fight: UD loss to Alistair Overeem on June 18. Next fight: versus Roy Nelson on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

8. Brock Lesnar (5-3) Last fight: TKO loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: TBA, Lesnar announced retirement following last fight.

9. Antonio Silva (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Cain Velasquez in April 2012

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1-1) Last fight: submission loss to Frank Mir on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Roy Nelson, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin

With impressive victories in December, Gegard Mousasi and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira knock the inactive Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Forrest Griffin out of the Top 10 rankings. Mousasi’s victory over Ovince St-Preux  on December 17 for Strikeforce puts him 9^th overall. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira scored a first round TKO over Tito Ortiz to place him at 10^th. Alexander Gustafsson improves from 10^th to 8^th with a first round TKO win over Vladimir Matyushenko on December 30. The Top 7 remain the same as last month’s rankings.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (15-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: submission win over Lyoto Machida on December 10, 2011. Next fight: TBA

2. Dan Henderson (29-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (20-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Dan Henderson on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

4. Lyoto Machida (17-3) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: TBA

5. Rashad Evans (16-1-1D) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Phil Davis on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

6.Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-9) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144

7. Phil Davis (9-0) Last fight: UD win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 26, 2011 Next fight: versus Rashad Evans on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

8. Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) Last fight: TKO win over Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next fight: TBA

9. Gegard Mousasi (32-3-2) Last fight: Unanimous Decision win over Ovince St-Preux on December 17, 2011. Next fight: TBA

10. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin

No movement in the middleweight division this month. Very little middleweight action in December but January should be interesting with several big middleweight match-ups.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (31-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Yushin Okami on August 27, 2011. Next fight: TBA

2. Chael Sonnen (27-11-1D) Last fight: submission win over Brian Stann on October 8, 2011. Next fight: versus Mark Munoz on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

3. Yushin Okami (26-6) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on August 27, 2011. Next fight: vs. Tim Boetsch on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144

4. Mark Munoz (12-2) Last fight: TKO win over Chris Leben on November 5, 2011. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2.

5. Demian Maia (15-3) Last fight: UD win over Jorge Santiago on October 8, 2011. Next fight: versus Michael Bisping at UFC on Fox 2 on January 28, 2012.

6. Vitor Belfort (20-9) Last fight: KO win over Yoshihiro Akiyama on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012

7. Michael Bisping (22-3) Last fight: TKO win over Jason “Mayhem” Miller on December 3, 2011. Next fight: versus Demian Maia on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

8. Brian Stann (11-4) Last fight: submission loss to Chael Sonnen on October 8, 2011. Next fight: versus Alessio Sakara on April 14, 2012 at UFC on FX 2

9. Luke Rockhold (9-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Keith Jardine on January 8, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Jardine

10. Hector Lombard (31-2-1-1NC, Bellator MW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Trevor Prangley on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov, Jorge Santiago, Rousimar Palhares, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Wanderlei Silva, Chris Weidman.

Johny Hendricks move from an honourable mention in December 2011 to 9^th in the world in January 2012 with a KO win over Jon Fitch on December 30. The Hendricks victory shook up the welterweight rankings. Jon Fitch drops from 3^rd to 5^th. Josh Koscheck bumps up from 4^th to 3^rd. Carlos Condit moves up from 6^th to 4^th. BJ Penn bumps up from 7^th to 6^th while Jake Shields drops from 5^th to 7^th. Rory MacDonald gets bumped out of the Top 10 with the inclusion of Hendricks.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (22-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Jake Shields on April 30, 2011 Next fight: TBA

2. Nick Diaz (26-7-1D) Last fight: UD win over BJ Penn on October 29, 2011. Next fight: versus Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship

3. Josh Koscheck (16-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Hughes on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Mike Pierce on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

4. Carlos Condit (27-5) Last fight: KO win over Dong Hyun Kim on July 2, 2011. Next fight: vs. Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship

5. Jon Fitch (23-4-1NC-1D) Last fight: KO loss to Johny Hendricks on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

6. B.J. Penn (16-8-2) Last fight: UD loss to Nick Diaz on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

7. Jake Shields (26-6-1D) Last fight: KO loss to Jake Ellenberger on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

8. Jake Ellenberger (26-5) Last fight: KO win over Jake Shields on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Diego Sanchez on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

9. Johny Hendricks (12-1) Last fight: KO win over Jon Fitch on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

10. Diego Sanchez (23-4) Last Fight: UD win over Martin Kampmann on March 3, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Jake Ellenberger on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

Honourable mentions: Martin Kampmann, Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Charlie Brenneman, Thiago Alves, Rick Story, Rory MacDonald.

Despite some action at lightweight in December there is no movement in the rankings. Nate Diaz was ranked 8^th overall last month and defeated 9^th overall Donald Cerrone on December 30. Shinya Aoki’s victory over Satoru Kitaoka on December 31 does nothing to improve his ranking.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

 1.    Frankie Edgar (14-1-1, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: KO win over Gray Maynard on October 8, 2011 to defend UFC LW title. Next fight: vs. Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.

 2.    Gray Maynard (10-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to Frankie Edgar on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

 3.    Gilbert Melendez (20-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: UD win over Jorge Masvidal to defend Strikeforce LW title on December 17, 2011. Next fight: TBA

 4.    Benson Henderson (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Clay Guida on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Frankie Edgar on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.  

 5.    Clay Guida (29-12) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

 6. Anthony Pettis (14-2) Last fight: SD win over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136 on October 8, 2011. Next fight: vs. Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

 7.    Shinya Aoki (30-5-1NC, DREAM LW champion ) Last fight: UD win over Satoru Kitaoka to defend DREAM LW title on December 31, 2011 at DREAM New Year’s Eve 2011

8. Nate Diaz (15-7) Last fight: Unanimous Decision win over Donald Cerrone on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

9. Donald Cerrone (17-4-1) Last Fight: UD loss to Nate Diaz on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

10. Jim Miller (20-3) Last Fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on August 14, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Melvin Guillard on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Terry Etim, Eddie Alvarez, Michael Chandler.

Mark Hominick’s KO loss to Chan Sung Jung drops him from 4^th to 6^th in this month’s rankings. Chan Sung Jung aka The Korean Zombie benefits from his win to enter the Top 10 at number 10. Diego Nunes jumps from 6^th to 4^th with a decision victory over Manvel Gamburyan on December 30. Dustin Poirier moves from 10^th to 9^th with Chan Sung Jung’s inclusion, also bumping Joe Warren out of the Top 10.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1.    Jose Aldo (20-1, UFC Featherweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Kenny Florian to defend UFC FW title on October 8. Next fight: defending title versus Chad Mendes at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012.

 2.    Chad Mendes (11-0) Last fight: UD win over Rani Yahya on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo for UFC FW title on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142.

 3.    Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) Last fight: SD win over George Roop on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: vs. Bart Palaszewski on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

 4.    Diego Nunes (17-2) Last fight: UD win over Manvel Gamburyan on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: TBA

 5.    Kenny Florian (14-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

 6.    Mark Hominick (20-10) Last fight: KO loss to Chan Sung Jung on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Eddie Yagin on March 24, 2012 at UFC 145. 

 7.    Eric Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Darren Elkins (13-2) Last fight: UD win over Zhang Tiequan on    October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

9. Dustin Poirier (11-1) Last Fight: submission win over Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Ricardo Lamas on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

10. Chan Sung Jung (12-3) Last fight: KO win over Mark Hominick on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Manny Gamburyan, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Pat Curran.

Previously ranked 2^nd overall at bantamweight, Joseph Benavidez drops out of the Top 10 following the announcement that he will compete in a 4-man tournament to determine the first UFC flyweight champion. Demetrious Johnson will also be making the drop to 125 lbs. and exits the Top 10. Johnson was ranked 5^th overall in December 2011. With the division’s loss of two of their best, the rest of the division moves up in the rankings: Scott Jorgensen moves up from 3^rd to 2^nd overall. Urijah Faber bumps up from 4^th to 3^rd. Brian Bowles goes from 6^th to 4^th. Miguel Torres from 7^th to 5^th and Renan Barao from 8^th to 6^th. Bibiano Fernandes moves up from 10^th to 7^th with two victories on December 31 to win the DREAM BW Grand Prix. Michael McDonald moves up from 9^th to 8^th. Brad Pickett moves into the Top 10 at 9 while Eddie Wineland gets in at 10^th.

Bantamweights- 135 lbs.

1. Dominick Cruz (19-1, UFC Bantamweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Demetrious Johnson on October 1, 2011 to defend UFC BW title. Next fight: expected to face Urijah Faber for UFC BW title in 2012

2. Scott Jorgensen (13-4) Last fight: UD win over Jeff Curran on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

3. Urijah Faber (26-5) Last fight: submission win over Brian Bowles on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: expected to face Dominick Cruz for UFC BW title in 2012.

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

5. Miguel Torres (39-4) Last fight: UD win over Nick Pace on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

6. Renan Barao (27-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Brad Pickett on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: versus Scott Jorgensen on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

7. Bibiano Fernandes (11-3) Last fight: UD win over Rodolfo Marques and TKO win over Antonio Banuelos to win DREAM BW Grand Prix on December 31, 2011 at DREAM New Year’s Eve 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Michael McDonald (14-1) Last fight: KO win over Alex Soto on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

9. Brad Pickett (20-6) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on November 5, 2011. Next fight: TBA

10. Eddie Wineland (18-8-1) Last fight: UD loss to Joseph Benavidez on August 14, 2011 on UFC Live: Hardy v. Lytle. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Takeya Mizugaki, Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin. John Dodson, Zach Makovsky.

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Jackson was last submitted back in 2001, but this was the first time he tapped out in the UFC and in a championship bout. Jones’ unorthodox style shocked Jackson at first, who was already battling the reach advantage the Lightheavyweight champion had. For almost four rounds Jones dominated Jackson who could not get close enough without getting kicked or punched in the face. Jones admitted in the press conference extra content that he was a lot more cautious than in his previous fights due to the knockout power of Jackson’s punches. Slower and less exciting bout from Jones’ past battles, but it is still impressive Jones was able to slowly lock Jackson in a rear naked choke as the experienced Jackson had no answer for it.

In the only fight for UFC Hall-of-Famer Matt Hughes in 2011 he was knocked out at 4:59 of the first round by a returning Josh Koscheck. Koscheck made a successful return after breaking one of his orbital bones against Quebec’s Georges St-Pierre. Both fighters looked cautious to start, but Koscheck caught Hughes and laided down some heavy bombs to end the match. The UFC wanted Hughes to announce his retirement, but the first statement from him is that he is not retiring.

Nate Diaz made a major statement when he returned to the lightweight ranks against Pride legend Takanori Gomi. Diaz scored the submission of the night by catching Gomi in an armbar in the final seconds of the first round. Diaz looked quicker at this weight compared to his welterweight fights and proved he could easily be a top contender threat in the not too distant future.

There is the usual behind the scenes featurette, but the extra press conference comments between Rampage and Jones gives fans closure to their conflict. Jones explains that he was disrespect due to Rampage putting him down and making him look unworthy to be champion. Both explain that their beef is over, although their beef with Rashad Evans still continues to this day.

UFC: 135 offered some intriguing matchups. Travis Browne against Rob Broughton was far from a fighting classic, but watching a gassed Broughton do his best to fight on is great to watch. Broughton looked like he was going to pass out on his feet at any moment especially with Browne nailing him over and over. While the main event was not the most exciting fight, the rest of the card was near top-notch.

 UFC 135: Jones VS. Rampage

Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada

Released on Dec. 6, 2011

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Mankind versus The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match, Kurt Angle VS. Shane McMahon in a Street Fight, the end of Hulkamania when Yokozuna defeated Hulk Hogan to capture the WWE Championship, are just a few matches considered some of the memorable matches that took place at the retired PPV spectacular.

The main idea behind the KOTR was to elevate a superstar to the main event scene or towards a reign as WWE Champion. Despite a few exceptions, the KOTR is rich in crowning some of the biggest superstars to ever compete in the squared circle. Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Edge, all their quests to capture the KOTR crown is featured. Hart is considered the only star to capture the KOTR twice as the WWE officially counts the tournaments WWE held in the 80′s, although ’93 is the first one shown.

Rarely shown on WWE home video releases, Brock Lesnar and Owen Hart’s KOTR wins help give new fans an idea of the great in-ring ability Owen Hart had in the ring. For fans that only saw Lesnar compete in mixed martial arts, his rise to the top in the WWE started against Rob Van Dam in the last KOTR shown on PPV. WWE does include the return of the tourney in 2006 when Bobby Lashley battled Booker T. The KOTR finals of 2008 and 2010 are also included, CM Punk against William Regal is one of the hardest hitting bouts on the set.

A great blast from the past for older WWE fans and a must for new WWE fans that never saw the 90′s era or WWE in the early 21st century. While it is a great set there is definitely a few great matches that could have been added, Kane VS. Austin from KOTR ’98 and Owen Hart VS. 1-2-3 Kid are just two of many great encounters not listed.

WWE: Best of King of the Ring

Rated PG

eOne Films

Released on Dec. 13, 2011

Run time of 540 minutes

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WWE: Best of King of the Ring listing–

Disc 1

The Noble Scroll

King of the Ring Finals Match
Bret `Hit Man’ Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993

Kings and Champions

WWE Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993

King of the Ring Finals Match
Owen Hart vs. Razor Ramon
King of the Ring 19th June, 1994

A True King

Kiss My Foot Match
Bret `Hit Man’ Hart vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler
King of the Ring 25th June, 1995

Intercontinental Championship Match
Goldust vs. Ahmed Johnson
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

New Breed of Royalty

King of the Ring Finals Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

Disc 2

Mark of Distinction

WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997

Blue Blood

King of the Ring Finals Match
Triple H vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997

King of the Ring Finals Match
Ken Shamrock vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998

A Night in Hell

Hell in a Cell Match
Undertaker vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998

Disc 3

Electrifying Champion

WWE Championship Match
Undertaker vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 27th June, 1999

6 Man Tag Match for the WWE Championship
Triple H, Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon vs. The Rock, Undertaker & Kane
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000

King of the Ring Finals Match
Rikishi vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000

King Kurt

Light Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Hardy vs. X-Pac
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

King of the Ring Finals Match
Edge vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

Street Fight

Street Fight
Shane McMahon vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

King of the Ring Finals Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002

Hulk Hogan vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002

King of the Ring Finals Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Booker T
Judgment Day 21st May, 2006

All Hail King Booker!

King of the Ring Finals Match
CM Punk vs. William Regal
Monday Night Raw 21st April, 2008

King of the Ring Finals Match
John Morrison vs. Sheamus
Monday Night Raw 29th November, 2010

Majestic Memories

From July 2010 to June 2011, UFC: 116 to UFC: 131 including UFC: Fight Night 22, 23, 24, UFC: Live 2, 3, 4 and one disc filled with bonus fights and UFC featurettes including Best of Rogan 1-on-1, Best of Unguarded and many more. 20-discs of past UFC events all redone with new DVD menus and extra content not on the individual UFC event DVD releases. Nearly all the main event fights have extra previews and post-fight interviews added to them giving fans an idea of how the fights came together and how the fighters handled the results.

Brock Lesnar’s emotional comeback tap out win of Shane Carwin, the near defeat of Anderson Silva by Chael Sonnen, the rise of Jon Jones to UFC Lightheavyweight champion and so much more unforgettable UFC moments included in this box set. Unfortunately, not every fight is included from every event listed though. Many prelim matches are missing and even fights that made the main card are also not listed. UFC looked as if they made the decision on what was the best fights on the shows and cut the ones that were not as exciting. Shockingly they kept the lackluster main event of UFC: 119 in the set, Frank Mir Vs Mirko CroCop.

Fight fans that wanted every single fight from mid 2010 to mid 2011 will be out of luck, however, this unique collection is still worth buying. Never before has the UFC released such an extensive box set making it a great buy for new UFC fans who missed a few events. Easily by the end of the hours and hours of action you will understand why Georges St-Pierre, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Frankie Edgar, and many more are true stars in all of mixed martial arts. Simply a great holidays gift for any UFC fan.

UFC: 2011 Ultimate Fight Collection

Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada

Released on Dec. 6, 2011

Run time of 3141 minutes

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Plus, in the night’s co-main event, controversial middleweight contender Chael Sonnen battles the red-hot Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Munoz for the right to fight champion Anderson Silva. If that wasn’t enough, British star Michael “The Count” Bisping looks to earn a future crack at the middleweight title when he locks horns with dangerous grappler Demian Maia.

This outstanding two-hour broadcast airs live on FOX at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

History was made when the UFC® debuted on FOX in November, as 5.7 million viewers (8.8 million peak) tuned in to watch Cain Velasquez battle Junior dos Santos for the heavyweight title. Now, fight fans around the world can gear up for another incredible night of action inside the Octagon® live on FOX.

“This is the show that officially starts our deal with FOX and we’re bringing what the fans want – a night packed with great fights,” UFC President Dana White said. “We’re kicking this thing off with an incredible tripleheader. Rashad Evans looked fantastic in his last fight against Tito Ortiz and he wants to get the belt back. But Phil Davis is no joke. He’s undefeated at 9-0 and has stormed through guys like Brian Stann, Alexander Gustafsson and Rogerio Nogueira. He wants the title shot just as bad as Rashad.

“Chael Sonnen and Mark Munoz are going to collide to see who gets the next crack at Anderson Silva,” White continued. “Both of these guys are phenomenal wrestlers coming off big wins. Chael wants the chance to avenge his loss to Anderson. Mark wants a chance to prove that he’s the best 185-pounder in the world. Plus, we’ve got Michael Bisping against Demian Maia and the winner will be next in line for a title shot after the winner of Sonnen-Munoz.”

Former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla.) has made it clear that he wants a chance to dethrone reigning champion Jon Jones in 2012. Before that can happen, he looks to extend his winning streak to four when he meets “Mr. Wonderful” in a No. 1 contender fight at the United Center. The 32-year-old Evans (21-1-1) dismantled Tito Ortiz in his last fight in August and believes a win over Davis will secure him the highly-coveted shot at the 205-pound title.

“Some people may say I’m already the No. 1 contender, but I’m a fighter not a critic and I will go through anybody who stands in my way until I got a shot at the UFC title,” Evans said.  “Having the opportunity to prove that I’m the top contender in the division on FOX – the biggest stage there is – is just icing on the cake. I will leave no doubt that I’m the top guy in the light heavyweight division after my fight on FOX.”

Phil Davis (fighting out of San Diego, Calif.), 27, is arguably one of the fastest-rising stars in the sport thanks to an undefeated mark of 9-0, including five victories inside the Octagon®. Originally scheduled to fight Evans at UFC 133 before an injury forced his withdrawal, the former national champion wrestler at Penn State University is pleased the stars finally aligned for his much anticipated collision with the former champion.

“I am excited to be a part of the UFC on FOX in Chicago,” Davis said. “I was pretty upset when the fight with Rashad didn’t happen in August. I am ready for him now.  He is one of the best guys in the world. I can’t wait and I’m confident that I’m going to win.”

Chael Sonnen (fighting out of West Linn, Ore.) continues his quest for a rematch with Anderson Silva on Jan. 28 when he meets Munoz on FOX. Following a loss to the champion in 2010, Sonnen returned to the Octagon® at UFC 136 and submitted the surging Brian Stann. He now faces Munoz, an opponent he once met in college while wrestling for the University of Oregon.

“This is competition between Mark Munoz and me,” Sonnen said. “We competed before, we will compete again. And when it is done, it will be one more in the win column, one more trophy above the mantle, and one more for the bad guy.”

Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Munoz (fighting out of Vallejo, Calif.) heads to Chicago fresh off a dominant stoppage victory over Chris Leben in the main event of UFC 138 in England in November. A winner of four straight, the former Division I national champion wrestler from Oklahoma State University now has his sights set on besting his friend turned temporary foe, Sonnen.

“Chael and I are friends and will remain friends long after this fight,” the 33-year-old Munoz said. “But make no mistake, when that cage door closes we will not hold back. We will show the world why we are the best at what we do.”

After battering Jason “Mayhem” Miller on Dec. 3, Michael Bisping (fighting out of Manchester, England) firmly believes that his time to fight for the middleweight title is approaching. A winner of four consecutive fights, including the last two by knockout, the 32-year-old leaves no doubt that his clash with Maia is the most important of his career.

“It is a huge honor to fight on American national television on FOX,” Bisping, owner of a 23-3 record said. “Going straight back into camp, missing Christmas, none of that even entered my mind. I want to earn my way to a title shot and fighting a former No. 1 challenger as dangerous as Maia is exactly the opportunity I have been hoping for. This is the most crucial fight of my life.”

Grappling sensation Demian Maia (fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) has won two out of his last three bouts since dropping a decision to champion Silva in Abu Dhabi in 2010. The 34-year-old, who is a two-time world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has defeated high-caliber opponents such as Sonnen, Jorge Santiago, Kendall Grove and Dan Miller. When he meets Bisping next month, he knows that a win will put him right back into the title picture.

“I think Michael Bisping is a great fighter and will be one of the hardest fights I ever had,” Maia, 15-3, said. “Some people underrate him, but I think I can never underestimate him. I consider him one of the top contenders at middleweight. He is someone with only three losses in over 20 fights, with one of those losses coming to Rashad in a higher weight class. It shows how tough he is and the challenge that is ahead of me. I’m also very excited to be fighting in Chicago for the first time, a city where I spent part of some of my last training camps, and where I have a lot of friends. If that was not enough, on top of all that, fighting on FOX is a huge opportunity.”

—UFC press release—

Junior Dos Santos takes the top spot in the heavyweight division with a knockout victory over Cain Velasquez on November 12. Dos Santos was previously ranked 2^nd overall and drops the previously undefeated and now former champion Velasquez, to number two. The rest of the heavyweight division remains the same for this month.

Heavyweights

1. Junior Dos Santos (14-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: KO win over Cain Velasquez on November 12, 2011 to win UFC HW title. Next Fight: TBA, expected to face winner of Brock Lesnar- Alistair Overeem.

2. Cain Velasquez (9-1) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

3.Alistair Overeem (35-11-1) Last fight: UD win over Fabricio Werdum on June 18. Next fight: v. Brock Lesnar on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

4 Brock Lesnar (5-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Cain Velasquez in October 2010. Next fight: v. Alistair Overeem on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

5. Josh Barnett (30-5) Last fight:  submission win over Sergei Kharitonov on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier in early 2012 in Strikeforce HW GP final

6. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Last fight: KO win over Antonio Silva on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Josh Barnett in early 2012 in Strikeforce HW GP final

7. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) Last fight: UD loss to Alistair Overeem on June 18. Next fight: TBA, rumoured to be fighting Brendan Schaub in 2012

8. Antonio Silva (16-2) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10. Next fight: TBA

9. Frank Mir (15-5) Last fight: UD win over Roy Nelson on May 28. Next fight versus Antonio Rodgrio Nogueira on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6) Last fight: KO win over Brendan Schaub on August 27. Next fight: v. Frank Mir on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Roy Nelson, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin

Dan Henderson’s decision victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19 in his return to the UFC was enough to bump the Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight champion from 6^th to 2^nd overall this month. Shogun drops from 2^nd to 3^rd forcing Lyoto Machida to drop from 3^rd to 4^th, Rashad Evans from 4^th to 5^th and Rampage Jackson from 5^th to 6^th. The rest of the division remains unchanged this month.

Light-Heavyweights

1. Jon Jones (13-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: submission win over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Lyoto Machida on December 10

2. Dan Henderson (28-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (19-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Dan Henderson on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

4. Lyoto Machida (17-2) Last fight: KO win over Randy Couture on April 30, 2011 Next fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on December 10

5. Rashad Evans (15-1-1D) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on August 6, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Phil Davis on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

6.Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-8) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144

7. Phil Davis (9-0) Last fight: UD win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 26, 2011 Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Rashad Evans on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

8. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante (10-3) Last fight: TKO win over Yoel Romero on September 10, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

9. Forrest Griffin (18-6) Last fight: KO loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on August 27, 2011.  Next fight: TBA

10. Alexander Gustafsson (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Matt Hamill on August 6, 2011. Next fight: vs. Vladimir Matysuhenko on December 30 at UFC 141

Honourable mentions: Gegard Mousasi, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Tito Ortiz, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

No movement in the middleweight division this month.

Middleweights

1. Anderson Silva (30-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Yushin Okami on August 27, 2011. Next fight: TBA

2. Chael Sonnen (26-11-1D) Last fight: submission win over Brian Stann on October 8, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting winner of Michael Bisping v. Jason Miller

3. Yushin Okami (26-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on August 27, 2011. Next fight: vs. Tim Boetsch on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144

4. Mark Munoz (12-2) Last fight: TKO win over Chris Leben on November 5, 2011. Next fight: TBA

5. Demian Maia (15-3) Last fight: UD win over Jorge Santiago on October 8, 2011. Next fight: TBA

6. Vitor Belfort (19-9) Last fight: KO win over Yoshihiro Akiyama on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012

7. Michael Bisping (21-3) Last fight: TKO win over Jorge Rivera on February 27, 2011. Next fight: Jason Miller on December 3, 2011.

8. Brian Stann (11-4) Last fight: submission loss to Chael Sonnen on October 8, 2011. Next fight: TBA

9. Luke Rockhold (8-1) Last fight: UD win over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza on September 10, 2011 to win Strikeforce MW title. Next fight: rumoured to be defending Strikeforce MW title vs. Keith Jardine on January 7

10. Hector Lombard (31-2-1-1NC, Bellator MW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Trevor Prangley on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov, Jorge Santiago, Rousimar Palhares, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Wanderlei Silva, Chris Weidman.

Previously 10^th ranked Rick Story’s decision loss to Martin Kampmann on March 19 knocks him out of the top 10 for December. Diego Sanchez benefits from Story’s exit and re-enters the top 10 at number 10 with a win over Martin Kampmann in his last bout and a scheduled bout with 8^th ranked Jake Ellenberger in his sights. The rest of the division remains the same.

Welterweights

1. Georges St-Pierre (22-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Jake Shields on April 30, 2011 Next fight: defending UFC WW title versus Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

2. Nick Diaz (26-7-1D) Last fight: UD win over BJ Penn on October 29, 2011. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

3. Jon Fitch (23-3-1NC-1D) Last fight: majority draw v. B.J. Penn on February 27, 2011. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

4. Josh Koscheck (15-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Hughes on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Carlos Condit at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012

5. Jake Shields (26-5-1D) Last fight: KO loss to Jake Ellenberger on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

6. Carlos Condit (27-5) Last fight: KO win over Dong Hyun Kim on July 2, 2011. Next fight: vs. Josh Koscheck at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012

7. B.J. Penn (16-8-2D) Last fight: UD loss to Nick Diaz on October 29, 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Jake Ellenberger (26-5) Last fight: KO win over Jake Shields on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Diego Sanchez on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

9. Rory MacDonald (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Pyle on August 6, 2011. Next fight: TBA

10. Diego Sanchez (23-4) Last Fight: UD win over Martin Kampmann on March 3, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Jake Ellenberger on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

Honourable mentions: Martin Kampmann, Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Johny Hendricks,Charlie Brenneman, Thiago Alves, Rick Story.

Benson Henderson’s decision victory over Clay Guida on November 19 bumps him from 6^th to 4^th ranked lightweight in the world. Clay Guida drops from 4^th to 5^th with the loss^, which bumps Anthony Pettis down from 5^th to 6^th overall. Eddie Alvarez was previously ranked 8^th overall as the (20-2) Bellator lightweight champion but his submission loss to Michael Chandler (9-0) bumps him out of the top 10. Nate Diaz jumps from 9^th to 8^th to take Alvarez’ spot which also moves Donald Cerrone from 10^th to 9^th. Jim Miller re-enters the top 10 at number 10.

Lightweights

 1.Frankie Edgar (14-1-1, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: KO win over Gray Maynard on October 8, 2011 to defend UFC LW title. Next fight: vs. Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.

 2. Gray Maynard (10-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to Frankie Edgar on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

 3. Gilbert Melendez (19-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Tatsuya Kawajiri on April 4, 2011. Next fight: versus Jorge Masvidal for Strikeforce LW title on December 17, 2011.

 4.Benson Henderson (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Clay Guida on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Frankie Edgar on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.  

 5.Clay Guida (29-12) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

6. Anthony Pettis (12-2) Last fight: SD win over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136 on October 8, 2011. Next fight: vs. Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

 7. Shinya Aoki (28-5-1NC, DREAM LW champion ) Last fight: submission win over Rob McCullough on September 24, 2011 at DREAM 17. Next fight: vs. Satoru Kitaoka on December 31, 2011 at DREAM New Year’s Eve 2011.

8. Nate Diaz (14-7) Last fight: submission win over Takanori Gomi on September 24, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Donald Cerrone on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.

9. Donald Cerrone (17-3-1) Last Fight: submission win over Dennis Siver on October 29, 2011. Next fight: vs. Nate Diaz on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.

10. Jim Miller (20-3) Last Fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on August 14, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Melvin Guillard on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Jim Miller, Joe Lauzon, Terry Etim, Eddie Alvarez, Michael Chandler.

Dustin Poirier’s submission win over (11-2) Pablo Garza is enough to enter him into the top 10 at number 10. Poirier’s entry bumps previously 10^th ranked Bellator contender, Pat Curran out of the top 10 this month.

Featherweights

1.Jose Aldo (20-1, UFC Featherweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Kenny Florian to defend UFC FW title on October 8. Next fight: defending title versus Chad Mendes at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012.

 2. Chad Mendes (11-0) Last fight: UD win over Rani Yahya on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo for UFC FW title on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142.

 3. Hatsu Hioki (24-4-1) Last fight: SD win over George Roop on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: vs. Bart Palaszewski on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

 4. Mark Hominick (20-9) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on April 30, 2011 for UFC FW title. Next fight: vs. Chan Sung Jung on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.

 5. Kenny Florian (16-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

6. Diego Nunes (16-2) Last fight: UD loss to Kenny Florian on June 11, 2011. Next fight: vs. Manvel Gamburyan on December 30, 2011 at UFC 14                                                                                           

7. Eric Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Dustin Poirier on February 4 at UFC 143

8. Darren Elkins (13-2) Last fight: UD win over Zhang Tiequan on    October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

9. Joe Warren (7-2, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: KO loss to Alexis                Vila on September 24, 2011 in first round of Bellator BW tournament. Next Fight: vs. Pat Curran for Bellator FW title in early 2012.

10. Dustin Poirier (11-1) Last Fight: submission win over Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Dustin Poirier, Manny Gamburyan, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Pat Curran.

Urijah Faber’s submission victory over Brian Bowles is enough to move him from 6^th overall in November to 4^th in December. Brian Bowles was previously ranked 2^nd overall and now drops to 6^th. Joseph Benavidez moves up from 3^rd to 2^nd while Scott Jorgensen moves up from 4^th to 3^rd. Demetrious Johnson remains in 5^th and the rest of the division remains unchanged.

Bantamweights

1. Dominick Cruz (19-1, UFC Bantamweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Demetrious Johnson on October 1, 2011 to defend UFC BW title. Next fight: expected to face Urijah Faber for UFC BW title in 2012

2. Joseph Benavidez (14-2) Last fight: UD win over Eddie Wineland on August 14, 2011. Next fight: TBA

3. Scott Jorgensen (13-4) Last fight: UD win over Jeff Curran on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

4. Urijah Faber (25-5) Last fight: submission win over Brian Bowles on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: expected to face Dominick Cruz for UFC BW title in 2012.

5. Demetrious Johnson (10-2) Last fight: UD loss to Dominick Cruz on October 1, 2011. Next Fight: rumoured to be fighting Eddie Wineland on Janaury 28 at UFC on Fox 2

6. Brian Bowles (10-1) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

7. Miguel Torres (39-4) Last fight: UD win over Nick Pace on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

8. Renan Barao (27-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Brad Pickett on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

9. Michael McDonald (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Alex Soto on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (9-3) Last fight: submission win over Takafumi Otsuka on September 24, 2011 at DREAM 17. Next fight: vs. Rodolfo Marques Diniz in BW Grand Prix semifinal at DREAM: New Year’s Eve 2011 on December 31, 2011.

Honourable mentions: Eddie Wineland, Takeya Mizugaki, Damacio Page, Antonio Banuelos, Masakazu Imanari, Brad Pickett.

 Episode 10. November 30, 2011.

Final episode of the season, Team Mayhem’s John Dodson and Johnny Bedford will face off in the final bantamweight semi-final and Team Bisping’s Diego Brandao will face Team Mayhem’s Bryan Caraway in the last featherweight semi-final.

John Dodson is shown working out while Johnny Bedford watches. Dodson finds it difficult to fight a teammate while Bedford likes the match-up. Mayhem decides to sit-out from coaching this fight and let his assistant coach Bedford and Dodson separately.

Dustin Pague picks Johnny Bedford to win. Marcus Brimage picks John Dodson.

Johnny Bedford took exception to John Dodson giving away Team Mayhem’s secrets during the show and says hurting Dodson is a “bonus,” but does not want to fight with emotions.

Johnny Bedford (17-9-1, Team Mayhem) v. John Dodson (11-5, Team Mayhem) (Bantamweight Semi-Final)

Round 1- Dodson and Bedford exchange punches in the first minute with Dodson landing a solid knee to the body. Dodson landed some good punches to Bedford and another solid knee to the body. Bedford scored a takedown but Dodson was immediately back on his feet. Dodson landed good punches to the body and a punch that bloodied the mouth of Bedford. Dodson landed a single-leg takedown and a kick to the body while holding the single-leg in the closing seconds of the round. John Dodson wins Round 1: 10-9 with some slick boxing.

Round 2- John Dodson scored two leg kicks in the first 30 seconds of the round but Bedford countered with a takedown attempt. Dodson landed a solid left uppercut that dropped Johnny Bedford. Dodson pounced on his opponent and knocked him unconscious with hammer firsts.

John Dodson def. Johnny Bedford via KO (punch) in Round 2 to advance to face TJ Dillashaw in TUF 14 live finale on December 3.

Bedford was asked where he was after the fight and he said: “I’m in Ohio.” The Ultimate Fighter gym is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bedford was knocked out.

Diego Brandao says he wants to win The Ultimate Fighter so he’s able to buy a house for his mother in Brazil. Highlights of Brandao’s training are shown with Bisping talking about Brandao being his number one overall pick.

Bryan Caraway says he’s thrown up for 30 of his 33 MMA fights. He says the last three were the ones where he didn’t vomit. Mayhem Miller says he loves Bryan Caraway but he’s “bananas”. Caraway admits to wanting to quit fighting MMA sometimes but Mayhem gives him a great pep talk.

Caraway says sometimes he tries not to lose instead of trying to win. Caraway says he is trying to put less stress and pressure on himself for this fight and try to have fun.

Johnny Bedford says he does not understand the hype around Diego Brandao and he’s seen him lose in person. Bedford believes Bryan Caraway can win.

Michael Bisping and Jason Miller make a coaches’ bet of $100 on their guys for the final fight.

Everybody in the Ultimate Fighter house are partying because it’s the last night in the house. Mayhem shows up his underwear on a BMX bike. The fighters are shown doing jumps into the pool on the bike and playing beer pong.

Diego Brandao is angry that everyone is partying because he has to focus for his fight the next day. Caraway looks nervous as he talks to one of the assistant coaches for Team Mayhem and paces in the back yard of the house.

Diego Brandao (13-7, Team Bisping) v. Bryan Caraway (15-5, Team Mayhem) (Featherweight Semi-Final)

Round 1- Brandao lands a heavy leg kick but both fighters struggled to find their distance in the first 2 minutes of the bout. Caraway attempted a takedown but was denied and hit with a hard punch to the face from Brandao. Brandao landed more solid leg kicks and a punch that rocked Caraway. Brandao followed up with a flying knee that dropped Caraway. Brandao looked to finish the fight with ground and pound but Caraway managed to get back to his feet after taking a beating. Brandao dropped Caraway again with big punches but Caraway stumbled back to his feet. Caraway stumbled around the cage before falling on his back and was nailed with a huge punch that ended the fight. Brandao laid a vicious beating on Caraway but Caraway bravely withstood the punishment until it was impossible to take any more.

Diego Brandao def. Bryan Caraway via TKO (punches) in Round 1 to advance to face Dennis Bermudez in the TUF 14 live finale on December 3.

Diego Brandao talks trash to Dennis Bermudez after his fight and holds up the Brazilian flag in celebration. Brandao claims that Bermudez was talking trash but Bermudez denies the claim.

Brandao tells the camera that he is going back to Brazil to buy a house for his mother. He also says he is going to try and move his brother to the United States and away from the “druggers”.

Michael Bisping and Jason Miller have a face-to-face staredown to close the show and Dana White has to separate. Bisping talks a lot of trash to Mayhem. They will fight in the main event of the TUF 14 finale on December 3.

***Results so far***

Team Bisping Bantamweights:  1.Louis Gaudinot (BW), 3. TJ Dillashaw  (BW), 5. John Albert (BW), 7. Josh Ferguson (BW).

Team Bisping Featherweights: 1. Diego Brandao, 3. Akira Corassani, 5. Marcus Brimage, 7.Stephen Bass

Team Mayhem Bantamweights:  2. John Dodson (BW), 4. Johnny Bedford (BW), 6. Dustin Pague (BW), 8. Roland Delorme (BW).

Team Mayhem Featherweights:  2. Dennis Bermudez, 4. Bryan Caraway, 6. Dustin Neace, 8. Steven Siler

Week 2- September 28: Bryan Caraway advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a 2^nd round RNC submission win over Marcus Brimage

Week 3- October 5: Johnny Bedford advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with  unanimous decision win over Josh Ferguson.

Week 4- October 12: Dennis Bermudez advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a TKO win over Stephen Bass. Dustin Pague advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with a submission win over Louis Gaudinot.

Week 5- October 19: Akira Corassani advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a majority decision win over Dustin Neace

Week 6- October 26: Diego Brandao advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a KO win over Steve Siler. John Dodson advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with UD win over John Albert.

Week 7- November 2, 2011: TJ Dillashaw advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with a submission win over Roland Delorme.

Week 8- November 9, 2011: Dennis Bermudez advances to finals of FW tournament with a submission win over Akira Corassani

Week 9- November 16, 2011: TJ Dillashaw advances to finals of BW tournament with a unanimous decision win over Dustin Pague

Week 10- November 30, 2011:  John Dodson advances to finals of BW tournament with a KO win over Johnny Bedford. Diego Brandao advances to finals of FW tournament with a TKO win over Bryan Caraway.

FW semi-finalists: Bryan Caraway, Dennis Bermudez, Akira Corassani, Diego Brandao

BW semi-finalists: Johnny Bedford, Dustin Pague, John Dodson, TJ Dillashaw

FW finalists:  Dennis Bermudez (Team Mayhem) v. Diego Brandao (Team Bisping)

BW finalists:  TJ Dillashaw (Team Bisping) v. John Dodson (Team Mayhem)

Dustin Pague stops the van on the way to the gym to give some food to a homeless man.

Mayhem wants Dustin Pague to “move his feet” and use angles to “avoid the takedown” against TJ Dillashaw. Footage is shown of Pague training for his bantamweight semi-final.

Jason Miller goes to the fighter’s house to have a barbecue. Coach Miller finds a cockroach and a beetle and pays Dustin Pague $60 to eat them. Pague says he was surprised he did that and says: “What is wrong with me?” Indeed.

Team Bisping and Team Mayhem are brought together for the coaches’ challenge for the season. Jason Miller and Michael Bisping play air hockey against each other in a best of 5 series for $10,000 put up by Dana White. Bisping wins the series 3 games to 1 and wins $1500 for each member of his team and $10,000 for himself. Bisping jumps on the air hockey to celebrate but falls off and lands hard on the floor. Dana White laughs at him.

TJ Dillashaw is seen training for his fight. Bisping says he wants Dillashaw to take Pague down, keep him on his back and work the ground and pound.

TJ Dillashaw (4-0, Team Bisping) v. Dustin Pague (10-4, Team Mayhem) (Bantamweight Semi-Final)

Round 1- TJ Dillashaw scores a takedown in the first minute but Pague attempts an arm-bar from guard. Dillashaw escapes the hold and scores some punches to Pague from inside his guard. Dillashaw lands solid punches and elbows and manages to keep Pague on his back despite Pague attempts to get to his feet. Pague did eventually manage to get back to his feet with 30 seconds remaining in the round and landed a solid knee to the face of Dillashaw. Dillashaw controlled the round and easily takes it 10-9.

Round 2- Pague and Dillashaw exchange several solid punches in the first 30 seconds of the round. Dillashaw scores a takedown and works some punches from the half-guard of Pague. Dillashaw works more ground and pound and improves into side-control. Dillashaw lands solid knees to the body from side-control but Pague pushes him back into his guard. Dillashaw lands solid elbows from inside the guard. Dillashaw controls the entire round but does get cut from an elbow from Pague while in his guard. Dillashaw wins the second round: 10-9.

Round 3- Dustin Pague scores a knee to the face but TJ Dillashaw responds with solid punches and a takedown early in the round. Dillashaw scores some punches from inside Pague’s guard. Dillashaw improves to side-control and lands knees to the body and punches to the face. Pague works him back into his guard but can’t get back to his feet. Dillashaw works his ground and pound to win the final round 10-9.

TJ Dillashaw def. Dustin Pague via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27) to advance to Bantamweight Finale that will air live on December 3.

The final two semi-final bouts will take place next week.

Team Mayhem’s John Dodson and Johnny Bedford will face off in the final bantamweight semi-final where the winner will face TJ Dillashaw in the finale.

Team Bisping’s Diego Brandao will face Team Mayhem’s Bryan Caraway in a featherweight semi-final where the winner will fight Dennis Bermudez in the finale.

***Results so far***

Team Bisping Bantamweights:  1.Louis Gaudinot (BW), 3. TJ Dillashaw  (BW), 5. John Albert (BW), 7. Josh Ferguson (BW).

Team Bisping Featherweights: 1. Diego Brandao, 3. Akira Corassani, 5. Marcus Brimage, 7.Stephen Bass

Team Mayhem Bantamweights:  2. John Dodson (BW), 4. Johnny Bedford (BW), 6. Dustin Pague (BW), 8. Roland Delorme (BW).

Team Mayhem Featherweights:  2. Dennis Bermudez, 4. Bryan Caraway, 6. Dustin Neace, 8. Steven Siler

Week 2- September 28: Bryan Caraway advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a 2^nd round RNC submission win over Marcus Brimage

Week 3- October 5: Johnny Bedford advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with  unanimous decision win over Josh Ferguson.

Week 4- October 12: Dennis Bermudez advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a TKO win over Stephen Bass. Dustin Pague advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with a submission win over Louis Gaudinot.

Week 5- October 19: Akira Corassani advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a majority decision win over Dustin Neace

Week 6- October 26: Diego Brandao advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a KO win over Steve Siler. John Dodson advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with UD win over John Albert.

Week 7- November 2, 2011: TJ Dillashaw advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with a submission win over Roland Delorme.

Week 8- November 9, 2011: Dennis Bermudez advances to finals of FW tournament with a submission win over Akira Corassani

Week 9- November 16, 2011: TJ Dillashaw advances to finals of BW tournament with a unanimous decision win over Dustin Pague

FW semi-finalists: Bryan Caraway, Dennis Bermudez, Akira Corassani, Diego Brandao

BW semi-finalists: Johnny Bedford, Dustin Pague, John Dodson, TJ Dillashaw

FW finalists:  Dennis Bermudez v. winner of Diego Brandao v. Bryan Caraway

BW finalists:  TJ Dillashaw v. winner of Johnny Bedford v. John Dodson