Ringside Report» Benson Henderson http://ringsidereport.net Ringside Report Radio & Pro Wrestling Uncensored Radio Shows & Podcasts Tue, 22 May 2012 02:13:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Ringside Report Radio & Pro Wrestling Uncensored Radio Shows & Podcasts Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet clean Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet twitter@ringsidereport.net twitter@ringsidereport.net (Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet) Productions DAVE SIMON Productions Ringside Report Radio & Pro Wrestling Uncensored Radio Shows & Podcasts mma,georges,gsp,ufc,pride,strikeforce,pro,wec,tna,wwe,wrestling,wrestlemania,stpierre Ringside Report» Benson Henderson http://ringsidereport.net/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://ringsidereport.net TV-G Montreal, Quebec, Canada Weekend in Fights! May 5th Edition http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/weekend-in-fights-may-5th-edition/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/weekend-in-fights-may-5th-edition/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 16:12:41 +0000 Kevin http://ringsidereport.net/?p=8173 This Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Fights (May 5th, 2012) was jam packed with four events on Friday, UFC and Floyd Mayweather on Saturday, and Super Fight League on Sunday.

Bellator 67 kicked off the weekend at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario with a Super Fight between reigning Bellator Lightweight champion Michael Chandler Japanese MMA star Akihiro Gono. For a second consecutive week a Bellator Lightweight made short work of a Japanese fighter. Chandler rendered Gono unable to continue in under a minute with a first round TKO.

In the Season 6 Welterweight tournament semifinal Bryan Baker was able to escape Ben Saunders’ submission attempts and crafty Muay Thai to pick up the unanimous decision to advance into the finals. Baker is now set to take on the winner of the Karl Amoussou vs. David Rickels.

Damian Grabowski picked up his second consecutive win in a weeks time with a decision victory over Dave Huckaba.

Canadian standouts on the card included Ryan Ford, Will Romero, and Tristar’s Nordine Taleb all picking up second round TKOs. The debuting Ford defeated Luis Santos, Romero defeated, and Taleb defeated Matt MacGrath.  (Full Bellator 67 event results below.)

MFC 33 went down at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre, in Edmonton, Alberta. The event was headlined with STRIKEFORCE veteran Nathan Coy challenging MFC Welterweight champion and TUF 13 alumni Ryan McGillivray. Coy took home the Welterweight title after blooding up McGillivray so bad that the bout was ended following the third round. The real drama however, was when McGillivray’s coach Greg Jackson was seen slapping McGillivray across the face after the third round in an attempt to motivate him. Broadcaster Pat Militech was vocal in expressing his disgust for Jackson’s actions.

UFC and Affliction veteran Edwin Dewees continued his two fight losing skid, when he was submitted  with a guillotine choke in the first round by co-founder of Hayabusa brand training gear Luke Harris. Harris (9-1) has not loss since his MMA debut in 2007.  (Full MFC 33 event results below.)

In other action on Friday night, brother of UFC Lightweight Anthony Pettis, Sergio Pettis picked up a unanimous decision victory over Chris Haney for the North American Fighting Championship’s seventh event entitled “Colosseum” at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Full NAFC – Colosseum event results below.)

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez (48-18) fought on the inaugural show of Dubai FC in a loss to Stav Economou (13-2) at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort, in Dubai. (Full Dubai FC 1 – The Beginning event results below.)

Ringside Report Radio’s Kevin McKough made the trek down to East Rutherford, New Jersey for UFC on FOX 3 which took place at the IZOD Center. The card was headlined with Lightweights Nate Diaz taking Jim Miller. Diaz outclassed Miller on all fronts, in classic Diaz fashion, taunting him in the second round before submitting him with a guillotine choke. With the win Diaz now earns himself a shot at the winner between UFC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar, which takes place on August 10th in Denver, Colorado at UFC 151.

Johny Hendricks also punched his ticket to a title shot, with a split decision win over Josh Koscheck. Both fighters threw bombs at each other, with Hendricks creating a hematoma over Koscheck’s right eye. Although the action was very back and forth, and close, Koscheck was robbed by the judges.

Alan Belcher displayed some amazing Jiu-Jitsu against Rousimar Palhares, as he attempted to wrench a twister on Palhares. Belcher escaped every leg lock attempt from Palhares and eventually pounded him out for the TKO victory.

Lavar Johnson escaped from near submission as Pat Barry had a americana wrenched far back. Barry was displaying his ever improving ground skills, but was unable to finish Johnson off. Back to their feet, Johnson rushed Barry with relentless combos, rendering Barry unable to continue with 20 seconds left in the round.

Also on UFC on FOX 3, John Hathaway delivered Pascal Krauss his first ever loss, by outclassing him in three for the  unanimous decision. Michael Johnson defeated an unimpressive Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision.

Flyweight action went down with two exciting fights as winner of The Ultimate Fighter 14, John Dodson made his division debut against flashy striker Tim Elliott in a three round war that saw Dodson get the judges nod. In a striking fiesta Louis Gaudinot squared off against John Lineker. Both fighters stood toe-to-toe throwing bombs at each other throughout the bout, until Gaudinot slapped on a guillotine choke to end it with sic seconds left in the second round. (Full UFC on FOX 3 event results below.)

In boxing, Floyd Mayweather squared off against Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The two fighters went the distance in a 12-round dog fight, that saw a very game Cotto bloody up Mayweather’s mouth and nose. In the end Mayweather walked away with the decision, and the WBA Super Light Middleweight Title and 36 million dollars.

21-year-old Saul “Canelo” Alvarez dominated 40-year-old Shane Mosley with his speed and counter striking to take a unanimous decision victory to retain the WBC super welterweight title. (Full Mayweather vs. Cotto event results below.)

India based promotion Super Fight League wrapped up the weekend om Sunday night with SFL3 – Thompson vs. Lashley at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Like most Bobby Lashley fights, it started in his favor, but with the bout going into the later rounds it was all Thompson. Thompson would get the nod and improve his win streak to four.

Trevor Prangley avoided his fourth loss by snapping his skid with a third round TKO victory over Russian fighter Baga Agaev. After taking a lot a heavy shots from Agaev, Prangley dropped him with a devastating right hook. (Full SFL 3 event results below.)

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Friday Night Fights -

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Bellator 67 results:

Champ Michael Chandler def. Akihiro Gono via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:56 - non-title bout

Bryan Baker def. Ben Saunders via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) – welterweight tourney semifinal

Ryan Ford def. Luis “Sapo” Santos via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:24

Damian Grabowski def. Dave Huckaba via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Spike.com prelims:

Will Romero def. Matt Veal via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:25

David “Bo” Harris def. Nick Kirk via (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Cosmo Alexander def. Lorawnt-T Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Nordine Taleb def. Matt MacGrath via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:30

Dom O’Grady def. Nathan Gunn via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:51

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MFC 33 results:

Nathan Coy def. Ryan McGillivray via TKO (Doctor Stoppage -5:00- Round 3

Mukai Maromo def. Adam Lynn via Split Decision

Luke Harris def. Edwin Dewees via Submission (Guillotine Choke) – 2:05 – Round 1

Jamie Toney def. Andrew Buckland via Unanimous Decision

Diego Bautista vs. Sabah Fadai – NC (illegal knee)

Derek Parker vs. Jared McComb – Draw

Matt Jelly def. Garret Nybakken via Submission (Armbar) – 2:01 – Round 1

Josh Kitchen def. Mike Scarcello via submission (Triangle Choke) – 2:27 – Round 1

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NAFC – Colosseum  results:

Rick Glenn def. Charon Spain via TKO (Punches) – 0:29 – Round 2

Josh Robinson def. Dustin Ortiz via Split Decision

Sergio Pettis def. Chris Haney via Unanimous Decision

Matt Gauthier def. Israel Lozano via Split Decision

Robert Coulliard def. Aaron Carter via Submission (Triangle Choke) – 4:33 – Round 2

Agostino Denatale def. Cody Osbourne via TKO (Retirement) – 0:25 – Round 2

Mike Rhodes def. Zak Ottow via Unanimous Decision

James Barber def. Jamie Bowar via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) – 1:12 – Round 1

Elias Garcia def. Dillon Woods via TKO (Punches) – 1:57 – Round 3

Nate Jennerman def. Doug Douback via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) – 1:20 – Round 2

Ben Wilson def. Bobby Bernicky via Split Decision

Ryan Pang def. Prince Kuumba via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) – 2:43 – Round 1

Kevin Morris def. Sean Wallace via Submission (Punches) – 1:46 – Round 2

Aaron Drouse def. Mathew Zach via TKO (Punches) – 2:01 – Round 1

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Dubai FC – The Beginning event results:

Stav Economou def. Ricco Rodriguez via Unanimous Decision

Malik Omarov def. Stuart Davies via TKO (Punches) – 3:01 – 3

Michel Maia def. Mohammed Jamshidi via Submission (Armbar) – 3:55– Round 2

Fabricio Nascimento def. Mohammed Naemi via Submission (Armbar) – 0:52 – Round 1

Matteo Piran def. Omid Balkham via TKO (Punches) – 0:30 – Round 1

Rafat Shawe def. Bhupesh Kamble via Submission (Guillotine Choke) – 3:47 – Round 1

Nilson Lopes def. Morteza Minbashi via Submission (Armbar) – 3:05 – Round 1

Fernando Cosenday def. Hadi Rivandi via Submission (Armbar) – 1:58 – Round 1

Saber Ghorbani def. Franky Spencer via Unanimous Decision

Gudrat Mamedov def. Amir Taghinejad via TKO (Punches) – 4:05 – Round 2

Evan O’Reilly def. Shafeeq Iqbal via Submission (Kimura) – 2:04 – Round 1

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Saturday Night Fights –

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UFC on FOX 3 results:

Nate Diaz def. Jim Miller via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 4:09

Johny Hendricks def. Josh Koscheck via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Alan Belcher def. Rousimar Palhares via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:18

Lavar Johnson def. Pat Barry via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:38

FUEL TV prelims:

Michael Johnson def. Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

John Dodson def. Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

John Hathaway def. Pascal Krauss via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Louis Gaudinot def. John Lineker via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 4:54

Danny Castillo def. John Cholish via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dennis Bermudez def. Pablo Garza via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Facebook prelims:

Roland Delorme def. Nick Denis via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:59

Karlos Vemola def. Mike Massenzio via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:07

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Mayweather vs. Cotto results:

Floyd Mayweather def. Miguel Cotto via Unanimous Decision – won WBA Super Light Middleweight Title

Saul Alvarez def. Shane Mosley via Unanimous Decision – retain WBC Super Welterweight title

Jessie Vargas def. Steve Forbes via Unanimous Decision

Carlos Quintana def. Deandre Latimore via KO – Round 6

Keith Thurman def. Brandon Hoskins via TKO – Round 3

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SFL 3 results:

James Thompson def. Bobby Lashley via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Joanne Calderwood def. Lena Ovchynnikova via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Anup Kumar def. Chatmongkhon Simma via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:55

Kultar Gill def. Quinton Arendse via KO (punches) – Round 1, 0:51

Trevor Prangley def. Baga Agaev via KO (punches) – Round 3, 2:03

Lakwinder Sekhon def. Vladimir Todorov via TKO (retirement) – Round 2, 5:00

Gurdarshan Mangat def. Si Cong Liu via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:37

Zelg Galesic def. Doug Marshall KO (flying knee) – Round 1, 0:34

]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/weekend-in-fights-may-5th-edition/feed/ 0 Ringside Report Radio. May 4, 2012: UFC on FOX 3 preview now online http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/ringside-report-radio-may-4-2012-ufc-on-fox-3-preview-now-online/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/ringside-report-radio-may-4-2012-ufc-on-fox-3-preview-now-online/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 23:10:13 +0000 admin http://ringsidereport.net/?p=8187

This is the May 4, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

On this episode, Dave and Johnny previewed UFC on FOX 3 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Jim Miller versus Nate Diaz.

Dave and Johnny discussed the results from Bellator 67 including Michael Chandler’s first round KO win over Akihiro Gono.

Dave and Johnny took phone calls, discussed Dana White’s saying B.J. Penn passed on a fight with Gilbert Melendez and lots more MMA talk on this 2-hour episode.

]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/ringside-report-radio-may-4-2012-ufc-on-fox-3-preview-now-online/feed/ 0 Alan Belcher,Anderson Silva,B.J. Penn,Benson Henderson,Carlos Condit,Chael Sonnen,Danny Castillo,Dennis Bermudez,Frankie Edgar,Georges St-Pierre,Gilbert Melendez,Jim Miller This is the May 4, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North. - On this episode, Dave and Johnny previewed UFC on FOX 3 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Jim Miller versus Nate Diaz. - This is the May 4, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North. On this episode, Dave and Johnny previewed UFC on FOX 3 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Jim Miller versus Nate Diaz. Dave and Johnny discussed the results from Bellator 67 including Michael Chandler's first round KO win over Akihiro Gono. Dave and Johnny took phone calls, discussed Dana White's saying B.J. Penn passed on a fight with Gilbert Melendez and lots more MMA talk on this 2-hour episode. Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet clean 1:52:13 Top 10 MMA Rankings- May 2012 http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/top-10-mma-rankings-may-2012/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/top-10-mma-rankings-may-2012/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 08:51:01 +0000 Dave http://ringsidereport.net/?p=8184 This is the 10th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. Note: These rankings were compiled and debated on the May 2, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

No movement in the HW rankings in April. Several Top 10 heavyweights will be in action in May. Number 1 ranked Junior Dos Santos will defend his UFC HW title against 6th ranked Frank Mir on May 26 at UFC 146. 2nd ranked Cain Velasquez will face 8th ranked Antonio Silva also at UFC 146. 4th ranked Josh Barnett will face 5th ranked Daniel Cormier on May 19 in the Strikeforce HW Grand Prix final.

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 Frank Mir on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146

2. Cain Velasquez (9-1) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: versus Antonio Silva on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.

3.Alistair Overeem (36-11-1) Last fight: TKO win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

4. Josh Barnett (31-5) Last fight:  submission win over Sergei Kharitonov on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier on May 19, 2012 for Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale

5. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Last fight: KO win over Antonio Silva on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Josh Barnett on May 19, 2012 for Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale

6. Frank Mir (16-5) Last fight: submission win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: versus Junior Dos Santos for UFC HW title on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.

7. Fabricio Werdum (15-5-1) Last fight: UD win Roy Nelson on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147

8. Antonia Silva (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10, 2012. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146

9. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1-1) Last fight: submission loss to Frank Mir on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: versus Cheick Kongo at UFC 149 on July 21, 2012

10. Shane Carwin (12-2) Last fight: UD loss to Junior Dos Santos on June 11, 2011. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Mark Hunt, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin, Gabriel Gonzaga, Mike Russow, Travis Browne, Ben Rothwell

No movement in the LHW division this month despite number 1 ranked Jon Jones decision victory over 5th ranked Rashad Evans. No Top 10 LHW fighting is scheduled for competition in May.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (16-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over versus Rashad Evans to retain UFC LHW title on April 21, 2012. Next fight: defending UFC LHW title versus Dan Henderson in August or September 2012

2. Dan Henderson (29-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title in August or September 2012

3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (20-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Dan Henderson on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Thiago Silva on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149

4. Lyoto Machida (17-3) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: versus Ryan Bader at UFC on Fox 4 on August 4, 2012

5. Rashad Evans (17-2-1D) Last fight: Unanimous Decision loss to Jon Jones for UFC LHW title at UFC 145 on April 21, 2012.  Next fight: TBA

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

7. Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) Last fight: Unanimous decision win over Thiago Silva on April 14, 2012. Next fight: TBA

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

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

10. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-10) Last fight: UD loss to Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Ryan Bader, Tito Ortiz

No movement in the MW rankings this month. No Top 10 MW fighters are scheduled for competition in May.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (31-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Yushin Okami on August 27, 2011. Next fight: defending UFC MW title versus Chael Sonnen on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

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 on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148 for UFC MW title

3. Mark Munoz (12-2) Last fight: TKO win over Chris Leben on November 5, 2011. Next fight: versus Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012

4. Vitor Belfort (21-9) Last fight: submission win over Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147 in Brazil.

5. Michael Bisping (22-4) Last fight: UD loss to Chael Sonnen on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next fight: versus Tim Boetsch on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148

6. Yushin Okami (26-7) Last fight: TKO loss to Tim Boetsch on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: versus Luiz Cane on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150

7. Demian Maia (15-4) Last fight: UD loss to Chris Weidman on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next Fight: versus Dong Hyun Kim in first WW fight on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148

8. Brian Stann (11-4) Last fight: KO win over Alessio Sakara on April 14, 2012. Next fight: versus Hector Lombard on August 4, 2012 at UFC on Fox 4

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: versus Brian Stann on August 4, 2012 at UFC on Fox 4.

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

No movement in the WW division this month. 3rd ranked Josh Koscheck will face 9th ranked Johny Hendricks on May 5 at UFC on FOX 3.

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. Carlos Condit (28-5) Last fight: UD win over Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: TBA

3. Josh Koscheck (17-5) Last fight: SD win over Mike Pierce on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.

4. Nick Diaz (26-8-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: TBA

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. Jake Shields (27-6-1D) Last fight: UD win over Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: expected to be at MW in August 2012

7. Jake Ellenberger (27-5) Last fight: UD win over Diego Sanchez on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1. Next fight: versus Martin Kampmann on June 1, 2012 at TUF 15 finale

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

9. Johny Hendricks (12-1) Last fight: KO win over Jon Fitch on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: versus Josh Koscheck at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.

10. Rory MacDonald (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Che Mills on April 21, 2012. Next fight: TBA

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

Shinya Aoki’s KO loss to Eddie Alvarez on April 20 takes him out of the 7th spot on April 1 and into an honorable mention for this month’s rankings. Nate Diaz moves up from 8th to take Aoki’s place in 7th. Jim Miller moves from 9th to 8th, Donald Cerrone moves from 10th to 9th and undefeated Bellator champion Michael Chandler enters the Top 10 at number 10.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (16-2, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.  Next fight: defending UFC LW title versus Frankie Edgar on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150

2. Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 to lose UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Benson Henderson on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150 for UFC LW title

3. Gray Maynard (10-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to Frankie Edgar on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4

4. 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: defending Strikeforce LW title versus Josh Thomson on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett v. Cormier  

5. Anthony Pettis (15-2) Last fight: KO win over Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

6. Clay Guida (29-12) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: versus Gray Maynard on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Donald Cerrone (17-4-1) Last Fight: UD loss to Nate Diaz on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: versus Jeremy Stephens on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

 10.  Michael Chandler (9-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Eddie Alvarez to win Bellator LW title on November 19, 2011 at Bellator 58. Next fight: versus Akihiro Gono on May 4, 2012 at Bellator 67 in non-title bout.

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Eddie Alvarez, Michael Chandler, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki

Previously 4th ranked Diego Nunes’ loss to FW newcomer Dennis Siver on April 14 drops him down to 9th overall. Mark Hominick’s loss to Eddie Yagin drops him from 5th last month to 10th this month. Erik Koch moves up from 6th to 4th, Charles Oliveira from 7th to 5th, Darren Elkins from 8th to 6th and Chan Sung Jung jumps from 10th to 7th. 8th ranked Dustin Poirier is scheduled to face 7th ranked Chan Sung Jung on May 15. 6th ranked Darren Elkins is scheduled to face Diego Brandao on May 26.

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: defending UFC FW title versus Erik Koch on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149

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 (26-4-2) Last fight: UD win over Bart Palaszewski on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: versus Ricardo Lamas on June 22, 2012 for UFC on FX 3.

4. Erik Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on June 22, 2012 for UFC on FX 3 for UFC FW title.

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

6. Darren Elkins (13-2) Last fight: UD win over Zhang Tiequan on    October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: versus Diego Brandao on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.

7. Chan Sung Jung (12-3) Last fight: KO win over Mark Hominick on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

8. Dustin Poirier (12-1) Last Fight: submission win over Max Holloway on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Chan Sung Jung on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

9. 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.

10. 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. 

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

Michael McDonald’s KO win over Miguel Torres bumps him from 8th overall last month to 6th in this month’s rankings. Torres drops from 6th to 8th with the loss. There are no other changes and no Top 10 BW fighters are scheduled for action in May.

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: versus Urijah Faber for UFC BW title on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

2. Urijah Faber (26-5) Last fight: submission win over Brian Bowles on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Dominick Cruz for UFC BW title on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

3. Renan Barao (28-1-1) Last fight:  UD win over Scott Jorgensen on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Ivan Menjivar on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

4. Scott Jorgensen (13-5) Last fight: UD loss to Renan Barao on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Eddie Wineland on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3.

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

6. Michael McDonald (14-1) Last fight: KO win over Miguel Torres on April 21, 2012. Next fight: TBA

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. Miguel Torres (39-4) Last fight: KO loss to Michael McDonald on April 21, 2012. Next fight: TBA

9. Brad Pickett (20-6) Last fight: submission win over Damacio Page at UFC on Fuel 2 on April 14, 2012. Next fight: TBA

10. Ivan Menjivar (24-8) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

Honourable mentions: Eddie Wineland Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin. John Dodson, Zach Makovsky, Nick Denis, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, Chris Cariaso, TJ Dillashaw

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]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/top-10-mma-rankings-may-2012/feed/ 0 Ringisde Report Radio: May 2, 2012- Bellator 67 preview now online http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/ringisde-report-radio-may-2-2012-bellator-67-preview-now-online/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/ringisde-report-radio-may-2-2012-bellator-67-preview-now-online/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:34:49 +0000 admin http://ringsidereport.net/?p=8180

This is the May 2, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

On this episode, Dave and Kevin preview and give their predictions for Bellator 67 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Michael Chandler v. Akihiro Gono.

Dave and Kevin unveiled the Top 10 in MMA for May 2012 in every weight class from heavyweight to bantamweight.

All this plus lots more MMA talk on this 2-hour episode.

]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/05/ringisde-report-radio-may-2-2012-bellator-67-preview-now-online/feed/ 0 Akihiro Gono,Ben Rothwell,Ben Saunders,Benson Henderson,Brian Stann,Bryan Baker,Cosmo Alexandre,Damian Grabowski,Dan Henderson,Dave Herman,Dave Huckaba,David Harris This is the May 2, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. - On this episode, Dave and Kevin preview and give their predictions for Bellator 67 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Mic... This is the May 2, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. On this episode, Dave and Kevin preview and give their predictions for Bellator 67 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Michael Chandler v. Akihiro Gono. Dave and Kevin unveiled the Top 10 in MMA for May 2012 in every weight class from heavyweight to bantamweight. All this plus lots more MMA talk on this 2-hour episode. Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet clean 1:53:15 Daniel Cormier and Lavar Johnson on Ringside Report Radio April 27 now online http://ringsidereport.net/2012/04/daniel-cormier-and-lavar-johnson-on-ringside-report-radio-april-27-now-online/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/04/daniel-cormier-and-lavar-johnson-on-ringside-report-radio-april-27-now-online/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:37:44 +0000 admin http://ringsidereport.net/?p=8138 This is the April 27, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Daniel Cormier appeared on this episode to discuss his bout in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale against Josh Barnett on May 19.

UFC heavyweight Lavar Johnson also appeared on this episode and discussed his bout on FOX for the UFC on May 5 against Pat Barry.

Dave and Kevin talked about Anheuser-Busch’s statement concerning the behavior of the UFC and its fighters, Nick Diaz’ legal dispute with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/04/daniel-cormier-and-lavar-johnson-on-ringside-report-radio-april-27-now-online/feed/ 0 Alistair Overeem,Anderson Silva,Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira,Antonio Silva,B.J. Penn,Benson Henderson,Cain velasquez,Chael Sonnen,Clay Guida,Daniel Cormier,Frank Mir,Frankie Edgar This is the April 27, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. - Daniel Cormier appeared on this episode to discuss his bout in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale against Josh Barnett on May 19. This is the April 27, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. Daniel Cormier appeared on this episode to discuss his bout in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale against Josh Barnett on May 19. UFC heavyweight Lavar Johnson also appeared on this episode and discussed his bout on FOX for the UFC on May 5 against Pat Barry. Dave and Kevin talked about Anheuser-Busch's statement concerning the behavior of the UFC and its fighters, Nick Diaz' legal dispute with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode. Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet clean 1:58:21 Top 10 MMA Rankings- April 2012 http://ringsidereport.net/2012/04/top-10-mma-rankings-april-2012/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/04/top-10-mma-rankings-april-2012/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:36:11 +0000 Dave http://ringsidereport.net/?p=7950 This is the 9th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. Note: These rankings were compiled and debated on the April 5, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

There were no changes this month in any of the Top 10 rankings as there were no Top 10 fighters in action in March. 

There are currently no Top 10 heavyweights scheduled for competition in April.

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 on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146

2. Cain Velasquez (9-1) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: versus Frank Mir on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.

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 on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146

4. Josh Barnett (31-5) Last fight:  submission win over Sergei Kharitonov on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier on May 19, 2012 for Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale

5. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Last fight: KO win over Antonio Silva on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Josh Barnett on May 19, 2012 for Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale

6. Frank Mir (16-5) Last fight: submission win over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next Fight: versus Cain Velasquez on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.

7. Fabricio Werdum (15-5-1) Last fight: UD win Roy Nelson on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147

8. Antonio Silva (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10, 2012. Next fight: versus Roy Nelson on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146

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

10. Shane Carwin (12-2) Last fight: UD loss to Junior Dos Santos on June 11, 2011. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Mark Hunt, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin, Gabriel Gonzaga, Mike Russow

Number 1 ranked UFC LHW champion Jon Jones is scheduled to defend his title against 5th ranked Rashad Evans on the 21st of this month in Atlanta, Georgia. 7th ranked Alexander Gustafsson will headline UFC on Fuel 2 versus a returning Thiago Silva on the 14th in Gustafsson’s home country of Sweden.

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

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

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

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

10. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-10) Last fight: UD loss to Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Ryan Bader, Tito Ortiz

8th ranked Brian Stann is the only Top 10 MW scheduled for competition in April. Stann will face Alessio Sakara at UFC on Fuel 2 on April 14.

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 on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147 in 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 on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147 in Brazil.

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

4. Vitor Belfort (21-9) Last fight: submission win over Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147 in Brazil.

5. Michael Bisping (22-4) Last fight: UD loss to Chael Sonnen on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2. Next fight: versus Tim Boetsch on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148

6. Yushin Okami (26-7) Last fight: TKO loss to Tim Boetsch on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. 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: versus Dong Hyun Kim in first WW fight on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148

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, Tim Boetsch

10th ranked Rory MacDonald is the only Top 10 WW scheduled for competition this month. MacDonald will face Che Mills at UFC 145 on the 21st.

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. Carlos Condit (28-5) Last fight: UD win over Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: TBA

3. Josh Koscheck (17-5) Last fight: SD win over Mike Pierce on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.

4. Nick Diaz (26-8-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: TBA

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. Jake Shields (27-6-1D) Last fight: UD win over Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: expected to be at MW in August 2012

7. Jake Ellenberger (27-5) Last fight: UD win over Diego Sanchez on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1. Next fight: versus Martin Kampmann on June 1, 2012 at TUF 15 finale

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

9. Johny Hendricks (12-1) Last fight: KO win over Jon Fitch on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: versus Josh Koscheck at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.

10. Rory MacDonald (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Pyle on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133. Next fight: versus Che Mills on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145.

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

7th ranked Shinya Aoki is the only Top 10 LW scheduled for competition this month. Aoki will face Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 66 on April 20.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (16-2) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.  Next fight: versus Frankie Edgar in summer 2012

2. Frankie Edgar (14-2-1, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 to lose UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Benson Henderson in summer 2012

3. Gray Maynard (10-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to Frankie Edgar on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4

4. 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

5. Anthony Pettis (15-2) Last fight: KO win over Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

6. Clay Guida (29-12) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: versus Gray Maynard on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4.

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: versus Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 66 on April 20, 2012

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: versus Jeremy Stephens on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

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

4th ranked Diego Nunes will face newcomer to the FW division Dennis Siver on April 14 at UFC on Fuel 2. 5th ranked Mark Hominick will fight on April 21 at UFC 145 versus Eddie Yagin.

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: versus an opponent TBA on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149

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 (26-4-2) Last fight: UD win over Bart Palaszewski on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

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: versus Diego Brandao on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.

9. Dustin Poirier (12-1) Last Fight: submission win over Max Holloway on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Chan Sung Jung on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

10. Chan Sung Jung (12-3) Last fight: KO win over Mark Hominick on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

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

9th ranked Brad Pickett will face Damacio Page on April 14 at UFC on Fuel 2. 6th ranked Miguel Torres will face 8th ranked Michael McDonald on April 21 at UFC 145.

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: versus Urijah Faber for UFC BW title on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

2. Urijah Faber (26-5) Last fight: submission win over Brian Bowles on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Dominick Cruz for UFC BW title on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

3. Renan Barao (28-1-1) Last fight:  UD win over Scott Jorgensen on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Ivan Menjivar on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

4. Scott Jorgensen (13-5) Last fight: UD loss to Renan Barao on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Eddie Wineland on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3.

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

6. 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.

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. Ivan Menjivar (24-8) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

Honourable mentions: Eddie Wineland Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin. John Dodson, Zach Makovsky, Nick Denis, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, Chris Cariaso, TJ Dillashaw

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]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/04/top-10-mma-rankings-april-2012/feed/ 0 Ringside Report Radio March 15 now online http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/ringside-report-radio-march-15-now-online/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/ringside-report-radio-march-15-now-online/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:24:13 +0000 admin http://ringsidereport.net/?p=7718

This is the March 15, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

On this episode, Dave and Kevin discussed Quinton “Rampage” Jackson deciding to leave the UFC after his next fight and the UFC announcing he will face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

Dave and Kevin talked about the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 15, Demian Maia dropping to 170 lbs. and the all-heavyweight UFC 146 card.

All this and much more MMA on this 1-hour episode.

]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/ringside-report-radio-march-15-now-online/feed/ 0 Alistair Overeem,Anderson Silva,Anthony Pettis,Antonio Silva,Benson Henderson,Cain velasquez,Chael Sonnen,Dana White,Demain Maia,Dominick Cruz,Eric Barrak,Frank Mir This is the March 15, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. - On this episode, Dave and Kevin discussed Quinton "Rampage" Jackson deciding to leave the UFC after his next fight and the UFC announcing ... This is the March 15, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. On this episode, Dave and Kevin discussed Quinton "Rampage" Jackson deciding to leave the UFC after his next fight and the UFC announcing he will face Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Dave and Kevin talked about the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 15, Demian Maia dropping to 170 lbs. and the all-heavyweight UFC 146 card. All this and much more MMA on this 1-hour episode. Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet clean 53:36 Tim Boetsch, Mike Ricci and Bellator 60 preview on latest Ringside Report Radio show now online http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/tim-boetsch-mike-ricci-and-bellator-60-preview-on-latest-ringside-report-radio-show-now-online/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/tim-boetsch-mike-ricci-and-bellator-60-preview-on-latest-ringside-report-radio-show-now-online/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:58:50 +0000 admin http://ringsidereport.net/?p=7665

This is the March 7, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Tim Boetsch appeared on this episode to discuss his recent win over Yushin Okami at UFC 144 in Japan and the potential of a future fight with Michael Bisping.

Mike Ricci was also on this show and talked about his upcoming bout at Ringside 13 on March 17 versus Tony Hervey.

Dave and Kevin discussed the results from Strikeforce: Rousey versus Tate and previewed Bellator 60.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio.

]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/tim-boetsch-mike-ricci-and-bellator-60-preview-on-latest-ringside-report-radio-show-now-online/feed/ 0 Alexandre Bezzera,Alistair Overeem,Anthony Gomez,Anthony Pettis,Antonio Silva,Benson Henderson,Blagoi Ivanov,Cain velasquez,Dana White,Daniel Straus,Frank Mir,Frankie Edgar This is the March 7, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. - Tim Boetsch appeared on this episode to discuss his recent win over Yushin Okami at UFC 144 in Japan and the potential of a future fight wi... This is the March 7, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough. Tim Boetsch appeared on this episode to discuss his recent win over Yushin Okami at UFC 144 in Japan and the potential of a future fight with Michael Bisping. Mike Ricci was also on this show and talked about his upcoming bout at Ringside 13 on March 17 versus Tony Hervey. Dave and Kevin discussed the results from Strikeforce: Rousey versus Tate and previewed Bellator 60. All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio. Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough, Jeremy Prophet clean 1:47:10 Weekend in Fights! February 25th Edition http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/weekend-in-fights-february-25th-edition/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/weekend-in-fights-february-25th-edition/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:47:10 +0000 Kevin http://ringsidereport.net/?p=7607 In this Weekend in Fights (February 25th) the UFC traveled to the land of the rising sun for the first time while under Zuffa regime. The card featured a seven bout main card, including the Lightweight championship bout at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on Saturday night. On Friday night Cage Warriors held their 46th event in the Ukraine, and Legacy Fighting Championship held their 10th event in Houston, Texas.

MMAjunkie.com continued their sponsored series of Cage Warriors for the second consecutive event in the last two weeks with Cage Warriors 46: Kraniotakes vs. Peberezhets at the Stereo Plaza, in Kiev, Ukraine. The main event was a Heavyweight bout between Andreas Kraniotakes and Dmitry Poberezhets, which ended in quick fashion with Kraniotakes  submitting Poberezhets in the first round with a rear naked choke. Pavel Kusch did the impossible when he submitted Alexander Starikov in 30 seconds to the virtually impossible to land omoplata. (Full Cage Warriors 46: Kraniotakes vs. Peberezhets event results below.)

On Friday night, Legacy Fighting Championship held their 10th event at the Arena Theater in Houtson, Texas. Broadcast on HDNet, the event included UFC veterans Pat Audinwood and Gerald Harris, as well as the siblings of UFC fighters, Anthony Njokuani’s brother Chidi, and Chase Beebe’s brother Carson all picking up wins. (Full Legacy Fighting Championship 10 event results below.)

In the main event of UFC 144, Frankie Edgar put his championship on the line against former WEC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson in a five round war. After winning the first round, it appeared to go down hill for Edgar after a perfect up kick from Henderson, busting up his nose, impairing his vision causing him to bleed for the remainder of the bout. Even with this Edgar continued to battle it out for the next three rounds, that many saw going either way. Henderson stalked Edgar for the remainder of the bout connecting with lots of combinations, but Edgar still out stuck him in volume. In the fifth round Edgar dropped Henderson with a punch and appeared to have turned things around, and was on his way to retaining the championship. However, the judges saw things for Henderson and declared him he winner and new UFC Lightweight champion.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson made his return to Japan in almost 6 years to the date in his final Pride bout on February 26th 2006 at Pride 31. To tribute the glory days of his career Rampage can out the the Pride theme song, but his return was not a glorious one. Standing in Jackson’s way was strong wrestler Ryan Bader, who wanted nothing more than to spoil the return of Jackson on his way to climb up the ranks in the Light Heavyweight division. Jackson was able to land one of his signature slams from his Pride days on Bader, but due to injury prior to the bout, Jackson was unable to get off his back once taken down. Bader controlled the last to round with unimpressive lay and prey tactics, but was active enough to not have the referee stand them up. Bader took home the unanimous decision victory.

Mark Hunt also made his return to Japan in Heavyweight action against Cheick Kongo in impressive fashion, knocking out Kongo with ease in the first round.

Jake Shields snapped his two fight losing skid, with a decision over the Welterweight debut of Yoshihiro Akiyama. Akiyama looked impressive with his take down defense and stellar Judo techniques, but in was Shields octagon control and number of landed strikes that won him the bout.

Tim Boetsch made the comeback of the event with a third round TKO over Yushin Okami. Okami destroyed Boetsch for the first two rounds, and was on his way to picking up a decisive decision victory, but a fire was lit under Boetsch and he went for broke, by attacking Okami with a series of strikes to pick up his most notable victory to date and looks great since dropping to Middleweight.

Excluding the Mark Hunt and Tim Boetsch knockout victories, the night was filled with great knockouts including Anthony Pettis’ 81 second head kick to Joe Lauzon, Takanori Gomi’s one punch power over Eiji Mitsuoka and the upset of debuting Issei Tamura over Tiequan Zhang. (Full UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson event results below.)

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Cage Warriors 46: Kraniotakes vs. Peberezhets

MMAjunkie.com main card:

Andreas Kraniotakes def. Dmitry Poberezhets via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:27

Diego Gonzalez def. Ivica Truscek via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:25

Pavel Kusch def. Alexander Starikov via submission (omoplata) – Round 1, 0:30

Phil Harris (19-9) def. Remi Morvan (8-6) via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:22

Alexander Voitenko def. Dan Hope via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 1:11

Artemij Sitenkov def. Neil Seery via submission (kneebar) – Round 1, 0:55

Facebook prelims:

Vladimir Katyhin def. Anatoly Safronov via submission (rear-naked choke) -Round 2, 0:41

Sergei Churilov def. Anatoly Starodubtsev via submission (Achilles lock) – Round 1, 2:51

James Brum def. Leandro Gontijo via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)

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Legacy Fighting Championship 1o results:

Pat Audinwood def. Justin Reiswerg via submission (armbar) – Round 3, 3:33

Gerald Harris def. Eric Davila via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Chidi Njokuani def. Jonathan Harris (strikes) – Round 1, 1:54

Carson Beebe def. Tim Snyder via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Reynaldo Trujillo def. Munil Adriano via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:24

Alex Morono def. Rashon Lewis via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:02

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Saturday Night Fights-

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UFC 144 results:

Benson Henderson def. Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) – becomes new lightweight champion

Ryan Bader def. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Mark Hunt def. Cheick Kongo via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:11

Jake Shields def. Yoshihiro Akiyama via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tim Boetsch def. Yushin Okami via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:54

Hatsu Hioki def. Bart Palaszewski via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Anthony Pettis def. Joe Lauzon via knockout (kick and punches) – Round 1, 1:21

FX prelims:

Takanori Gomi def. Eiji Mitsuoka via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:21

Vaughan Lee def. Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:29

Riki Fukuda def. Steve Cantwell via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Cariaso def. Takeya Mizugaki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Facebook prelims:

Issei Tamura def. Tiequan Zhang via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 0:32

]]> http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/weekend-in-fights-february-25th-edition/feed/ 0 Top 10 MMA Rankings- March 2012 http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/top-10-mma-rankings-march-2012/ http://ringsidereport.net/2012/03/top-10-mma-rankings-march-2012/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:06:48 +0000 Dave http://ringsidereport.net/?p=7604 This is the 8th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. Note: These rankings were compiled and debated on the February 29, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Brock Lesnar’s retirement appears official and he is removed from the Top 10 this month. Antonio Silva moves up from 9th in February to take Lesnar’s spot at 8th this month. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves up from 10th to 9th and Shane Carwin enters the Top 10 at number 10. No Heavyweights in the Top 10 are scheduled for competition this month.

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 on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146

2. Cain Velasquez (9-1) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: versus Frank Mir in summer 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 on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146

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: versus Cain Velasquez in summer 2012

7. Fabricio Werdum (15-5-1) Last fight: UD win Roy Nelson on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: TBA

8. Antonio Silva (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10, 2012. Next fight: TBA

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

10. Shane Carwin (12-2) Last fight: UD loss to Junior Dos Santos on June 11, 2011. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Mark Hunt, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin, Gabriel Gonzaga. Brock Lesnar (retired)

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s decision loss to Ryan Bader on February 25 drops him from 6th to 10th in the rankings. Phil Davis bumps up from 7th to take Rampage’s spot at 6th overall. Alexander Gustafsson jumps from 8th to 7th, Gegard Mousasi goes from 9th to 8th and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes from 10th to 9th. There are no Top 10 Light-Heavyweights scheduled for action in March.

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

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

10. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-10) Last fight: UD loss to Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Ryan Bader, Tito Ortiz

Yushin Okami’s TKO loss to Tim Boetsch on February 25 drops him from 3rd to 6th. Boetsch becomes an honorable mention and could enter the Top 10 with another impressive victory. Mark Munoz takes Okami’s spot at number 3 improving from 4th last month. Vitor Befort goes from 5th to 4th and Michael Bisping from 6th to 5th.  No Top 10 middleweights will be in compeition in March.

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 on June 16, 2012 at UFC 147 in 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 on June 16, 2012 at UFC 147 in Brazil.

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

4. Vitor Belfort (21-9) Last fight: submission win over Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva on June 16, 2012 at UFC 147 in Brazil.

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

6. Yushin Okami (26-7) Last fight: TKO loss to Tim Boetsch on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. 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: rumoured to be facing Mamed Khalidov on May 10, 2012 for KSW 19 in Poland.

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

Carlos Condit jumps from 4th to 2nd overall with a unanimous decision over Nick Diaz on February 4 for the UFC interim welterweight title. Nick Diaz drops from 2nd to 4th. Jake Shields’ decision victory over Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25 is enough to bring him up from 7th to 6th. B.J. Penn remains inactive and possibly retired and drops from 6th to 8th. Jake Ellenberger’s decision victory over Diego Sanchez on February 15 helps him go from 8th in February to 7th overall in March. No Top 10 Welterweights are scheduled for action this month.

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. Carlos Condit (28-5) Last fight: UD win over Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: TBA

3. Josh Koscheck (17-5) Last fight: SD win over Mike Pierce on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.

4. Nick Diaz (26-8-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: TBA

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. Jake Shields (27-6-1D) Last fight: UD win over Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

7. Jake Ellenberger (27-5) Last fight: UD win over Diego Sanchez on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1. Next fight: TBA

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

9. Johny Hendricks (12-1) Last fight: KO win over Jon Fitch on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141. Next fight: versus Josh Koscheck at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012.

10. Rory MacDonald (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Pyle on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133. Next fight: versus Che Mills on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145.

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

Benson Henderson’s decision victory over Frankie Edgar gave him the UFC Lightweight championship and moves him from 4th last month to 1st overall in March. Frankie Edgar drops from 1st to 2nd. Gray Maynard drops from 2nd to 3rd and Gilbert Melendez goes from 3rd to 4th. Anthony Pettis’ KO victory over Joe Lauzon on February 25 is enough for him to jump from 6th to 5th, dropping Clay Guida from 5th down to 6th. No Top 10 Lightweights are scheduled for competition in March.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (16-2) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.  Next fight: TBA

2. Frankie Edgar (14-2-1, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 to lose UFC LW title. Next fight: TBA

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

4. 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

5. Anthony Pettis (15-2) Last fight: KO win over Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

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

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: rumoured to be fighting Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 66 on April 20, 2012

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: versus Jeremy Stephens on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

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

Zero movement in the Featherweight division this month, no Top 10 Featherweights scheduled for action in March.

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 (26-4-2) Last fight: UD win over Bart Palaszewski on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: TBA

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: rumoured to be versus Diego Brandao on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.

9. Dustin Poirier (12-1) Last Fight: submission win over Max Holloway on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: versus Chan Sung Jung on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

10. Chan Sung Jung (12-3) Last fight: KO win over Mark Hominick on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3.

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

Renan Barao’s decision victory over Scott Jorgensen on February 4 bumps him up from 6th to 3rd overall. Scott Jorgensen drops from 2nd to 4th. Urijah Faber moves up from 3rd to 2nd overall. Takeya Mizugaki’s decision loss to Chris Cariaso on February 25 drops him out of the Top 10. Ivan Menjivar’s submission win over John Albert on February 15 helps him enter the Top 10 at tenth overall. No Top 10 Bantamweights are scheduled for action this month.

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 on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

2. 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 on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.

3. Renan Barao (28-1-1) Last fight:  UD win over Scott Jorgensen on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: TBA

4. Scott Jorgensen (13-5) Last fight: UD loss to Renan Barao on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Next fight: TBA

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

6. 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.

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. Ivan Menjivar (24-8) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Eddie Wineland Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin. John Dodson, Zach Makovsky, Nick Denis, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, Chris Cariaso, TJ Dillashaw

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