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Ringside Report Radio June 14, 2013: UFC 161 preview. Now online

June 15, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the June 14, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for UFC 161 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Dan Henderson versus Rashad Evans.

Simon and Garcia discussed TUF Nations: Australia versus Canada with coaches Patrick Cote and Kyle Noke.

Simon and Garcia talked about Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Cain Velasquez’ next title defenses being announced, Anthony Pettis’ injury and Renan Barao saying he is ready to return.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

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UFC 161

Saturday June 15, 2013

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Pay-Per-View-10pm Eastern

Dan Henderson v. Rashad Evans- LHW

Roy Nelson v. Stipe Miocic- HW

Ryan Jimmo v. Igor Pokrajac- LHW

Alexis Davis v. Rosi Sexton- WBW

Pat Barry v. Shawn Jordan- HW

Televised prelims (FX/Sportsnet)- 8pm Eastern

Jake Shields v. Tyron Woodley- WW

James Krause v. Sam Stout- LW

Kenny Robertson v. Sean Pierson- WW

Roland Delorme v. Edwin Figueroa- BW

Youtube.com/UFC prelims- 7pm Eastern

Mitch Clarke v. John Maguire- LW

Yves Jabouin v. Dustin Pague- BW

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Gustafsson, Alexis Davis, Anderson Silva, Anthony Pettis, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Benson Henderson, Cain velasquez, Chan Sung Jung, Chris Weidman, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Dominick Cruz, Dustin Pague, Eddie Wineland, Edwin Figueroa, Fabricio Werdum, Georges St-Pierre, Igor Pokrajac, Jake Shields, James Krause, John Maguire, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Junior Dos Santos, Kenny Robertson, Kyle Noke, Mitch Clarke, Pat Barry, Patrick Coté, Rashad Evans, Renan Barao, Roland Delorme, Rosi Sexton, Roy Nelson, Ryan Jimmo, Sam Stout, Sean Pierson, Shawn Jordan, Stipe Miocic, TJ Grant, TUF: Nations, Tyron Woodley, Yves Jabouin

Ringside Report Radio May 31, 2013. Now online

June 1, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the May 31, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia discussed Ronda Rousey versus Miesha Tate as coaches on TUF 18 and the current state of the women’s bantamweight division in the UFC.

Simon and Garcia discuss a potential UFC super-card to celebrate the 20th anniversary in November, Nick Diaz’ MMA promotion and Bellator signing undefeated prospect Bubba Jenkins.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC, Ultimate Fighter Tagged With: Alexander Volkov, Alexis Davis, Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Andy Ogle, Anthony Perosh, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Ben Askren, Bjorn Rebney, Bubba Jenkins, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Cat Zingano, Cezar "Mutante" Ferreira, Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman, Clint Hester, Conor McGregor, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, Cung Le, Dan Henderson, Dana White, Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Edson Barboza, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, Georges St-Pierre, Glover Teixeira, John Dodson, John Makdessi, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Josh Barnett, Junior Dos Santos, Liz Carmouche, Malki Kawa, Mark Hunt, Marloes Coenen, Martin Kampmann, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Michael Chandler, Miesha Tate, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, Nick Ring, Nikita Krylov, Paul Heyman, Rafaello Oliveira, Rashad Evans, Ronda Rousey, Rosi Sexton, Roy Nelson, Sara McMann, Sarah Kaufman, Soa Palelei, Stipe Miocic, Thales Leites, Tito Ortiz, Tom Watson, Uriah Hall, Vinny Magalhaes, WAR MMA

Top 10 MMA Rankings- May 2013

May 31, 2013 By Dave Leave a Comment

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This is the 22nd monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. The list was revealed on the May 29, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Roy Nelson’s KO win over Cheick Kongo moves him from an honorable mention in April 2013 to the tenth spot in May. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves from tenth into the honorable mention category and will fight 9^th ranked Fabricio Werdum on June 8.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (12-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Antonio Silva on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: versus Junior Dos Santos, date TBA

2. Junior Dos Santos (16-2) Last fight: KO win over Mark Hunt on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez for UFC HW title, date TBA

3. Daniel Cormier (12-0) Last fight: UD win over Frank Mir on April 20, 2013 for UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

4. Antonio Silva (18-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Velasquez on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: TBA

5. Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) Last fight: TKO loss to Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Travis Browne on August 17 at UFC on FOX Sports 1

6. Josh Barnett (32-6) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

7. Mark Hunt (9-8) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: TBA

8. Frank Mir (16-7) Last fight: UD loss to Daniel Cormier on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. Fabricio Werdum (16-5-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. Next fight: versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10

10. Roy Nelson (19-7) Last fight: KO win over Cheick Kongo on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. Next fight: versus Stipe Miocic on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

Honourable mentions: Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione, Stipe Miocic, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

Glover Teixeira’s win over James Te-Huna on May 25 moves him from an honorable mention in April 2013 to the tenth ranked LHW fighter in May. Ryan Bader goes from tenth into the honorable mention category. 3^rd ranked Dan Henderson is scheduled to fight 6^th ranked Rashad Evans on June 15. 8^th ranked Shogun Rua is scheduled to fight 9^th ranked Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on June 15.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (18-1, UFC LHW Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013. Next fight: TBA

2. Lyoto Machida (19-3) Last fight: SD win over Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

3. Dan Henderson (29-9) Last fight: SD loss to Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: versus Rashad Evans on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

4. Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

5. Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2) Last fight: UD win over Ilir Latifi on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

6. Rashad Evans (17-3-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

7. Phil Davis (11-1-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Vinny Magalhaes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. Next fight: TBA

8. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5) Last fight: UD win over Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

10. Glover Teixeira (21-2) Last fight: submission win over James Te-Huna on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Jimi Manuwa, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Attila Vegh, James Te-Huna, Wanderlei Silva, Fabio Maldonado, Chael Sonnen, Ryan Bader

Previously 2^nd ranked Chael Sonnen’s LHW debut on April 27 moves him out of the middleweight rankings in May 2013. Chris Weidman goes from 3^rd to 2^nd, Vitor Belfort moves from 4^th to 3^rd, Yushin Okami goes from 5^th to 4^th, Michael Bisping from 6^th to 5^th, Luke Rockhold from 7^th to 6^th ad Jacare Souza from 8^th to 7^th. Costa Philippou goes from an honorable mention in April 2013 to the 8^th position. Brian Stann goes from 9^th into the honorable mention category. Mark Munoz goes from 10^th to 9^th and Tim Boetsch re-enters the Top 10 in the tenth position. There are no Top 10 middleweights scheduled to compete in June 2013.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC MW Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Chris Weidman on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

2. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: versus Anderson Silva on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

3. Vitor Belfort (23-10) Last fight: KO win over Luke Rockhold on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. Next fight: TBA

4. Yushin Okami (29-7) Last fight: SD win over Hector Lombard on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Next fight: TBA

5. Michael Bisping (24-5) Last fight: technical unanimous decision win over Alan Belcher on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. Next fight: TBA

6. Luke Rockhold (10-2, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: KO loss to Vitor Belfort on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. Next fight: TBA

7. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (18-3-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Camozzi on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. Next fight: TBA

8. Costa Philippou (12-2-1) Last fight: TKO win over Tim Boetsch on December 29 2013 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

9. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: versus Tim Boetsch on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

10. Tim Boetsch (16-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Costa Philippou on December 29, 2013 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Mark Munoz on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares, Alan Belcher, Hector Lombard, Ronny Markes, Tom Watson, Alexander Shlemenko, Francis Carmont, Derek Brunson, Brian Stann

No movement in the welterweight rankings this month. 10^th ranked Jon Fitch is scheduled to make his World Series of Fighting debut versus Josh Burkamn on June 14.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (24-2 UFC WW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks, date TBA

2. Johny Hendricks (14-1) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre, date TBA

3. Carlos Condit (28-7) Last fight: UD loss to Johny Hendricks on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

4. Nick Diaz (26-9-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

5. Demian Maia (18-4) Last fight: UD win over Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Josh Koscheck on August 3, 2013 at UFC 163

6. Rory MacDonald (14-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Jake Ellenberger on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

7. Jake Ellenberger (29-6) Last fight: KO win over Nate Marquardt on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Rory MacDonald on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

8. Martin Kampmann (20-6) KO loss to Johny Hendricks on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

9. Ben Askren (11-0, Bellator WW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. Next fight: versus Andrey Koreshkov on July 31, 2013 at Bellator 97

10. Jon Fitch (24-5-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Josh Burkman at World Series of Fighting 3 on June 14, 2013

Honourable mentions: Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story,Mike Pierce, Mike Pyle, Nate Marquardt, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyron Woodley, Robbie Lawler, Andrey Koreshkov, Josh Koscheck, Jake Shields

TJ Grant’s KO win over Gray Maynard on May 25 moves him from 7^th overall in April 2013 to 2^nd in the May rankings. Gilbert Melendez moves from 2^nd to 3^rd, Anthony Pettis drops from 3^rd to 4^th and Gray Maynard from 4^th to 6^th. Nate Diaz drops from 6^th to 7^th and Michael Chandler bumps up from 9^th into the 8^th position. Pat Healy’s submission win that was over-turned into a no contest with Jim Miller on April 27 moves him from an honorable mention into the 9^th position in the May 2013 rankings. Jim Miller drops from 8^th to 10^th overall. Eddie Alvarez gets bumped out of the Top 10 into the honorable mention category. 8^th ranked Michael Chandler is scheduled to defend his Bellator LW title versus Dave Jensen on June 19.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (19-2, UFC LW Champion) Last fight: SD win over Gilbert Melendez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: versus TJ Grant, date TBA

2. TJ Grant (21-5) Last fight: KO win over Gray Maynard on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: versus Benson Henderson for UFC LW title, date TBA

3. Gilbert Melendez (21-3) Last fight: SD loss to Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: TBA

4. Anthony Pettis (16-2) Last fight: TKO win over Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title at UFC 163

5. Josh Thomson (20-5-1NC) Last fight: TKO win over Nate Diaz on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Gray Maynard (11-2-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to TJ Grant on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: TBA

7. Nate Diaz (16-9) Last fight: TKO loss Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

8. Michael Chandler (11-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: versus Dave Jansen on June 19, 2013 at Bellator 96

9. Pat Healy (29-16-1) Last fight: No Contest (submission win, overt-tuned after Healy tested positive for marijuana metabolites). Next fight: TBA

10. Jim Miller (21-4-1) Last Fight: No Contest (submission loss, overt-tuned after opponent tested positive for marijuana metabolites) with Pat Healy on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki, Rustam Khabilov, Jamie Varner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Cerrone, Eddie Alvarez

No movement in the featherweight rankings this month. There are no Top 10 featherweights scheduled to compete in June 2013.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1. Jose Aldo (22-1, UFC FW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Anthony Pettis on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title at UFC 163

2. Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Charles Oliveira on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

3. Chad Mendes (14-1) Last fight: KO win over Darren Elkins on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164

4. Ricardo Lamas (13-2) Last fight: TKO win over Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Chan Sung Jung on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

5. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: versus Ricardo Lamas on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

6. Cub Swanson (19-5) Last fight: UD win over Dustin Poirier on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Dennis Siver on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

7. Erik Koch (13-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Dustin Poirier on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164

8. Pat Curran (19-4, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: submission win over Shahbulat Shamhalaev on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95 for Bellator FW title. Next fight: TBA

9. Darren Elkins (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

10. Clay Guida (30-13) Last fight: SD win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Chad Mendes on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Nik Lentz, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes, Hatsu Hioki, Dennis Siver, Diego Brandao, Conor McGregor, Dennis Bermudez

Brian Bowles’ loss to George Roop on May 25 moves him from 4^th overall in April 2013 to 7^th in this month’s rankings. George Roop goes from an honorable mention into the 5^th position with the victory. Eddie Wineland improves from 6^th to 4^th overall. Michael McDonald drops from 5^th to 6^th, Brad Pickett from 7^th to 8^th, Scott Jorgensen from 8^th to 9^th and Ivan Menjivar from 9^th to 10^th. Bibiano Fernandes is bumped out of the Top 10 into the honorable mention category. There are no Top 10 bantamweights scheduled to compete in June 2013.

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: TBA

2. Renan Barao (30-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Eddie Wineland, date TBA

3. Urijah Faber (28-6) Last fight: submission win over Scott Jorgensen on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

4. Eddie Wineland (20-8-1D) Last fight: SD win over Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Renan Barao, date TBA

5. George Roop (14-9-1) Last fight: TKO win over Brian Bowles on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: TBA

6. Michael McDonald (15-2) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

7. Brian Bowles (10-3) Last fight: TKO loss to George Roop on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. Next fight: TBA

8. Brad Pickett (23-7) Last fight: SD win over Mike Easton on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

9. Scott Jorgensen (14-7) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

10. Ivan Menjivar (25-10) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam, Hugo “Wolverine” Viana, Edwin Figueroa, Erik Perez, Yuri Alcantara, Bibiano Fernandes

Jussier Da Silva Formiga’s win over Chris Cariaso on May 18 moves him from 7^th in April 2013 to 6^th in this month’s rankings. Cariaso drops from 6^th to 9^th and John Lineker goes from 9^th to 7^th. There are no Top 10 flyweights scheduled to compete in June 2013.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1, UFC Fly-W champion) Last fight: UD win over John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus John Moraga for UFC Fly-W title on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

2. Joseph Benavidez (18-3) Last fight: TKO win over Darren Uyenoyama on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

3. Ian McCall (11-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

4. John Dodson (14-6) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

6. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Chris Cariaso on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. Next fight: TBA

7. John Lineker (21-6) Last fight: TKO win over Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. Next fight: TBA

8. Darren Uyenoyama (8-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. Chris Cariaso (14-5) Last fight: UD loss to Jussier Da Silva Formiga on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. Next fight: TBA

10. Louis Gaudinot (6-2) Last fight: submission win over John Lineker on May 5, 2012 at UFC on FOX 3. Next fight: TBA

Honorable mentions: Tim Elliott, Josh Ferguson, Phil Harris, Ulysses Gomez, Yasuhiro Urushitani, Azamat Gashimov

Sara McMann’s TKO win over Sheila Gaff on April 27 improves her position from 6^th in April 2013 to 5^th overall in this month’s rankings. Liz Carmouche drops from 5^th to 6^th. There are no Top 10 women’s bantamweights scheduled to compete in June 2013.

Women (135 lbs.)

1. Ronda Rousey (7-0, UFC Women’s BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Liz Carmouche on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: versus winner of Miesha Tate, date TBA

2. Sarah Kaufman (16-2) Last fight: SD win over Leslie Smith on April 5, 2013 for Invicta FC 5

3. Cat Zingano (8-0) Last fight: TKO win over Miesha Tate on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

4. Miesha Tate (13-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Cat Zingano on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: versus Ronda Rousey, date TBA

5. Sara McMann (7-0) Last fight: TKO win over Sheila Gaff on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. Next fight: TBA

6. Liz Carmouche (8-3) Last fight: submission loss to Ronda Rousey on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

7. Alexis Davis (13-5) Last fight: submission win over Shayna Baszler on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: versus Rosi Sexton on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

8. Lauren Taylor (6-0) Last fight: UD win over Kaitlyn Young on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: TBA

9. Shayna Baszler (15-8) Last fight: submission loss to Alexis Davis on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: TBA

10. Leslie Smith (5-3) Last fight: SD loss to Sarah Kaufman on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: dropping to 125 lbs. to face Jennifer Maia at Invicta FC 6 on July 13, 2013

Honorable mentions: Rosi Sexton, Julie Kedzie, Sarah D’Alelio, Hitomi Akano , Holly Holm, Amanda Nunes, Kaitlin Young, Jessamyn Duke, Rin Nakai, Sheila Gaff, Raquel Pennington, Germaine De Randamie, Miriam Nakamoto, Jan Finney

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Filed Under: Bellator, Dream, MMA, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Gustafsson, Alexis Davis, Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Anthony Pettis, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Ben Askren, Benson Henderson, Brad Pickett, Brian Bowles, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Cat Zingano, Chad Mendes, Chan Sung Jung, Chris Cariaso, Chris Weidman, Clay Guida, Costa Philippou, Cub Swanson, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Darren Elkins, Darren Uyenoyama, Demetrious Johnson, Demian Maia, Dominick Cruz, Eddie Wineland, Erik Koch, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, Frankie Edgar, Gegard Mousasi, George Roop, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Glover Teixeira, Gray Maynard, Ian McCall, Ivan Menjivar, Jake Ellenberger, Jim Miller, John Dodson, John Lineker, John Moraga, Johny Hendricks, Jon Fitch, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Joseph Benavidez, Josh Barnett, Josh Thomson, Junior Dos Santos, Jussier Da Silva Formiga, Lauren Taylor, Leslie Smith, Liz Carmouche, Louis Gaudinot, Luke Rockhold, Lyoto Machida, Mark Hunt, Mark Munoz, Martin Kampmann, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Michael Chandler, Michael McDonald, Miesha Tate, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, Pat Curran, Pat Healy, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Renan Barao, Ricardo Lamas, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Ronda Rousey, Rory MacDonald, Roy Nelson, Sara McMann, Sarah Kaufman, Scott Jorgensen, Shayna Baszler, Tim Boetsch, TJ Grant, Top 10, Top 10 MMA Rankings, Urijah Faber, Vitor Belfort, Yushin Okami

Ringside Report Radio May 29, 2013. Now online

May 30, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the May 29, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Simon and McKough re-capped the results from UFC 160 including Cain Velasquez’ win over Antonio Silva and Junior Dos Santos’ knock out of Mark Hunt.

Simon and McKough revealed the Top 10 in MMA for May 2013 including every weight class from heavyweight down to flyweight and the women’s bantamweight division.

Simon and McKough talked abut Josh Barnett v. Frank Mir for UFC 164, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza v. Yushin Okami as a potential match-up and the retirement of Forrest Griffin.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Abel Trujillo, Alexander Gustafsson, Anderson Silva, Antonio Banuelos, Antonio Silva, Benson Henderson, Brian Bowles, Cain velasquez, Cat Zingano, Chris Weidman, Colton Smith, Daniel Roberts, Dennis Bermudez, Donald Cerrone, Estevan Payan, Forrest Griffin, Frank Mir, Frankie Edgar, George Roop, Glover Teixeira, Gray Maynard, James Te Huna, Jeremy Stephens, Jon Jones, Josh Barnett, Junior Dos Santos, Khabib Nurmagomedov, KJ Noons, Luke Rockhold, Mark Hunt, Max Holloway, Michael Bisping, Miesha Tate, Mike Pyle, Nah-Shon Burrell, Nick Diaz, Rick Story, Robert Whitaker, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Ronda Rousey, Roy Boughton, Sara McMann, Sarah Kaufman, Stephan Bonnar, Stephen Thompson, TJ Grant, WAR MMA, Yushin Okami

Ringside Report Radio. May 24, 2013: UFC 160 preview. Now online

May 25, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the May 24, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for every fight on the UFC 160 card including all preliminary bouts and the UFC Heavyweight Championship main event between Cain Velasquez and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

Simon and Garcia discussed Jon Jones’ recent Twitter quarrel with Alexander Gustafsson and his strong words regarding Daniel Cormier’s potential move to light-heavyweight.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

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UFC 160

Saturday May 25, 2013.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Pay-Per-View-1opm Eastern

Cain Velasquez (C) v. Antonio Silva- UFC HW Championship

Mark Hunt v. Junior Dos Santos- HW

James Te-Huna v. Glover Teixeira- LHW

TJ Grant v. Gray Maynard- LW

Donald Cerrone v. K.J. Noons- LW

FX/Sportsnet- 8pm Eastern

Rick Story v. Mike Pyle- WW

Dennis Bermudez v. Max Holloway- FW

Colton Smith v. Robert Whitaker- WW

Khabib Nurmagomedov v. Abel Trujillo- LW

YouTube.Com/UFC or Facebook.Com/UFC- 6:30pm Eastern

Stephen Thompson v. Nah-Shon Burrell- WW

Brian Bowles v. George Roop- BW

Jeremy Stephens v. Estevan Payan- FW

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Ringside Report Radio. May 22 with Jean-Charles Skarbowsky. Now online

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This is the May 22, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Jean-Charles Skarbowsky appeared in studio for the first hour of the program. Skarbowsky is a world renowned Muay-Thai champion who discussed his time coaching for Team Georges St-Pierre on The Ultimate Fighter, the popularity of Muay-Thai around the world and much more.

Simon and McKough talked about the results from UFC on FX 8 including Vitor Belfort’s KO win over Luke Rockhold and what could be next for both men.

Simon and McKough talked about Josh Barnett signing to the UFC and who could be his next opponent.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Gustafsson, Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Azamat Gashimov, Cain velasquez, Chad Mendes, Chael Sonnen, Chris Camozzi, Chris Cariaso, Chris Weidman, Clay Guida, Dan Henderson, Dana White, Eddie Wineland, Evan Dunham, Fabio Maldonado, Fabricio Werdum, Francisco "Massaranduba" Trinaldo, Frank Mir, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gleison Tibau, Hacran Dias, Hector Lombard, Iliarde Santos, Jean-Charles Skarbowsky, Jeremy Larsen, Joao Zeferino, John Lineker, Jon Jones, Josh Barnett, Josh Cholish, Josh Koscheck, Junior Dos Santos, Jussier Formiga, Lucas Martins, Luke Rockhold, Lyoto Machida, Mark Hunt, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michel Prazeres, Mike Rio, Muay-Thai, Nik Lentz, Paulo Thiago, Phil Gelinas, Rafael Dos Anjos, Rafael Natal, Rashad Evans, Renan Barao, Roger Hollett, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Roy Nelson, Simon Provost, Soa Palelei, Stipe Miocic, The Ultimate Fighter, Travis Browne, Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva, Yuri Alcantara, Yushin Okami

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This is the May 15, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed Pat Healy’s failed post UFC 159 drug test and Bellator champion Ben Askren tweeting about his own lack of testing.

Simon and McKough talked about Mark Hunt’s visa problem that is preventing him from entering the United States for his UFC 160 bout with Junior Dos Santos and Roy Nelson as a possible replacement.

TSN 690 boxing analyst Matt Casavant appeared on this episode to discuss Floyd Mayweather and Lucian Bute’s injury in preparation for his bout with Jean Pascal.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Ben Askren, Ben Rothwell, Benson Henderson, Bjorn Rebney, Brandon Vera, Brett Rogers, Cain velasquez, Chris Weidman, Dana White, Eddie Alvarez, Eduardo Dantas, Floyd Mayweather, Frank Mir, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Gray Maynard, Hector Lombard, Invicta FC, Jean Pascal, Jessamyn Duke, Jim Miller, Joe Lauzon, Joe Silva, Jon Jones, Josh Barnett, Josh Thomson, Junior Dos Santos, Lucian Bute, Luke Rockhold, Mark Hunt, Michael Chandler, Michael Johnson, Miriam Nakamoto, Pat Curran, Pat Healy, Paul Daley, Roy Nelson, Shannon Knapp, Showtime, TJ Grant, Travis Browne, Tyson Nam, Vitor Belfort, War Machine

Ringside Report Radio. May 8, 2013. Now online

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This is the May 8, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed Shane Carwin’s retirement from MMA and his best moments in the UFC.

Simon and McKough talked about Anderson Silva missing a media day and being fined $50,000 by the UFC.

Simon and McKough also talked about the recent releases by the UFC, Eddie Alvarez ongoing legal situation with Bellator and the high buyrate for UFC 159.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Benson Henderson, Brock Lesnar, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman, Eddie Alvarez, Frankie Edgar, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Junior Dos Santos, Luke Rockhold, Mark Hunt, Nick Diaz, Randy Couture, Shane Carwin, UFC 159, Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva

Ringside Report Radio. May 3, 2013. Now online

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This is the May 3, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia discussed Chael Sonnen’s challenge to Wanderlei Silva, what could happen in the fight and what both fighters have to gain from a victory.

Simon and Garcia talked about Roy Nelson’s win over Cheick Kongo and who Nelson could fight next. Simon and Garcia talked about Roy Nelson versus Daniel Cormier or Mark Hunt and the UFC Heavyweight title picture.

All this and much more MMA on this 75-minute episode.

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Cain velasquez, Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Fabricio Werdum, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Junior Dos Santos, Mark Hunt, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Roy Nelson, Wanderlei Silva

Top 10 MMA Rankings- April 2013

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This is the 21st monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings.

Frank Mir drops from 7^th to 8^th overall after a unanimous decision loss to Daniel Cormier on April 20. Mark Hunt enters the Top 10 at 7^th overall.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (11-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: UD win over Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Antonio Silva on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

2. Junior Dos Santos (15-2) Last fight: UD loss to Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Mark Hunt on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

3. Daniel Cormier (12-0) Last fight: UD win over Frank Mir on April 20, 2013 for UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

4. Antonio Silva (18-4) Last fight: TKO win over Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

5. Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) Last fight: TKO loss to Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Josh Barnett (32-6) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

7. Mark Hunt (9-7) Last fight: TKO win over Stefan Struve on March 3, 2013. Next fight: versus Junior Dos Santos on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160.

8. Frank Mir (16-7) Last fight: UD loss to Daniel Cormier on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. Fabricio Werdum (16-5-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. Next fight: versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-7-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Dave Herman on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Fabricio Werdum on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10

Honourable mentions: Roy Nelson, Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Shane Carwin, Matt Mitrione

Gegard Mousasi moves from 8^th to 5^th overall after a successful UFC debut on April 6. Rashad Evans drops from 5^th to 6^th, Phil Davis from 6^th to 7^th, Shogun from 7^th to 8^th.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (17-1, UFC LHW Champion) Last fight: submission win over Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

2. Lyoto Machida (19-3) Last fight: SD win over Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

3. Dan Henderson (29-9) Last fight: SD loss to Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

4. Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

5. Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2) Last fight: UD win over Ilir Latifi on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

6. Rashad Evans (17-3-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

7. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Vinny Magalhaes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

8. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5) Last fight: UD win over Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

10. Ryan Bader (15-3) Last fight: submission win over Vladimir Matyushenko on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Glover Teixeira, Jimi Manuwa, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Attila Vegh

Brian Stann’s loss to Wanderlei Silva on March 3 drops him from 8^th to 9^th overall. Luke Rockhold moves from 9^th to 7^th. Jacare Souza goes from 10^th to 8^th and Mark Munoz drops from 7^th to 10^th overall due to inactivity.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC MW Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Chris Weidman on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

2. Chael Sonnen (27-12-1D) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148. Next Fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

3. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: versus Anderson Silva on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

4. Vitor Belfort (22-10) Last fight: TKO win over Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Luke Rockhold on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

5. Yushin Okami (29-7) Last fight: SD win over Hector Lombard on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Next fight: TBA

6. Michael Bisping (23-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Alan Belcher on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Luke Rockhold (10-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: UD win over Tim Kennedy on July 14, 2012 for Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Kennedy. Next Fight: versus Vitor Belfort on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

8. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (17-3-1) Last fight: submission win over Ed Herman on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Costa Philippou on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

9. Brian Stann (12-6) Last fight: KO loss to Wanderlei Silva at LHW on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Next fight: TBA

10. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: versus Tim Boetsch on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares,Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Hector Lombard, Costa Philippou, Tim Boetsch, Ronny Markes, Tom Watson, Alexander Shlemenko

Johny Hendricks UD win over Carlos Condit on March 16 moves him from 4^th to 2^nd overall. Carlos Condit drops from 2^nd to 3rd and Nick Diaz from 3^rd to 4^th. Jake Ellenberger’s KO win over Nate Marquardt moves him from an honorable mention into 7^th overall. Jon Fitch drops form 7^th to 10^th. Martin Kampmann goes from 9^th to 8^th, Ben Askren from 10^th to 9^th, and Josh Koscheck goes from 8^thinto the honorable mention category.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (24-2 UFC WW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title. Next fight: TBA

2. Johny Hendricks (14-1) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre, date TBA

3. Carlos Condit (28-7) Last fight: UD loss to Johny Hendricks on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

4. Nick Diaz (26-9-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

5. Demian Maia (18-4) Last fight: UD win over Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Rory MacDonald (14-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Jake Ellenberger on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

7. Jake Ellenberger (29-6) Last fight: KO win over Nate Marquardt on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Rory MacDonald on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

8. Martin Kampmann (20-6) KO loss to Johny Hendricks on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

9. Ben Askren (11-0, Bellator WW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. Next fight: versus Andrey Koreshkov, date TBA

10. Jon Fitch (24-5-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Josh Burkman at World Series of Fighting 3 on June 14, 2013

Benson Henderson remains the number one ranked lightweight in the world after a split-decision win over Gilbert Melendez on April 20. Melendez remains ranked the number two lightweight. Josh Thomson’s TKO win over Nate Diaz moves him from an honorable mention to 5^th overall. Nate Diaz drops from 5^th to 6^th overall. Jim Miller from 6^th to 8^th. Eddie Alvarez from 8^th to 10^th and Michael Chandler from 7^th to 9th. Donald Cerrone goes from 10^th overall into an honorable mention and TJ Grant jumps from 9^th to 7^th overall.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (19-2, UFC LW Champion) Last fight: SD win over Gilbert Melendez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: vs. winner of TJ Grant v. Gray Maynard, date TBA

2. Gilbert Melendez (21-3) Last fight: SD loss to Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: TBA

3. Anthony Pettis (16-2) Last fight: TKO win over Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title at UFC 163

4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: versus TJ Grant on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Josh Thomson (20-5-1NC) Last fight: TKO win over Nate Diaz on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Nate Diaz (16-9) Last fight: TKO loss Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

7. TJ Grant (20-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Wiman on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Gray Maynard on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

8. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: UD win over Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Pat Healy on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

9. Michael Chandler (11-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: TBA

10. Eddie Alvarez (24-3) Last fight: KO win over Patricky Freire on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki, Rustam Khabilov, Jamie Varner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Pat Healy, Donald Cerrone

Darren Elkins KO loss to Chad Mendes on April 20 drops him from 8^th to 9^th overall. Pat Curran goes from 9^th to 8^th and Chad Mendes remains ranked 3^rd overall at featherweight.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

2. Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Charles Oliveira on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

3. Chad Mendes (14-1) Last fight: KO win over Darren Elkins on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

4. Ricardo Lamas (13-2) Last fight: TKO win over Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Chan Sung Jung on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

5. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: versus Ricardo Lamas on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

6. Cub Swanson (19-5) Last fight: UD win over Dustin Poirier on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Dennis Siver on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

7. Erik Koch (13-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

8. Pat Curran (19-4, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: submission win over Shahbulat Shamhalaev on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95 for Bellator FW title. Next fight: TBA

9. Darren Elkins (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

10. Clay Guida (30-13) Last fight: SD win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes, Hatsu Hioki, Dennis Siver, Diego Brandao, Conor McGregor

No movement in this month’s bantamweight rankings since our previous installment.

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: TBA

2. Renan Barao (30-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

3. Urijah Faber (28-6) Last fight: submission win over Scott Jorgensen on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus George Roop on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Michael McDonald (15-2) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Eddie Wineland (20-8-1D) Last fight: SD win over Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161 for interim UFC BW title

7. Brad Pickett (23-7) Last fight: SD win over Mike Easton on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

8. Scott Jorgensen (14-6) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Urijah Faber on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

9. Ivan Menjivar (25-10) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (13-3, DREAM BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Yoshiro Maeda on December 31, 2012 at DREAM 18. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam, Hugo “Wolverine” Viana, Edwin Figueroa, Erik Perez, Yuri Alcantara, George Roop

Louis Gaudinot drops from 8^th to 10^th overall. John Lineker improves from 10^th to 9^th and Darren Uyenoyama improves from 9^th to 8^th despite a TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez on April 20. Benavidez remains 2^nd overall in the flyweight division.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1, UFC Fly-W champion) Last fight: UD win over John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus John Moraga for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

2. Joseph Benavidez (18-3) Last fight: TKO win over Darren Uyenoyama on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

3. Ian McCall (11-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

4. John Dodson (14-6) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

6. Chris Cariaso (14-4) Last fight: submission loss to John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Jussier Da Silva Formiga on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

7. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (14-2) Last fight: TKO loss to John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Chris Cariaso on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

8. Darren Uyenoyama (8-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: versus Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

10. Louis Gaudinot (6-2) Last fight: submission win over John Lineker on May 5, 2012 at UFC on FOX 3. Next fight: TBA

Honorable mentions: Tim Elliott, Josh Ferguson, Phil Harris, Ulysses Gomez, Yasuhiro Urushitani

Cat Zingano’s TKO win over Miesha Tate on April 13 moves her from 6^th to 3^rd overall in the women’s bantamweight division. Miesha Tate drops from 3^rd to 4^th, Liz Carmouche from 4^th to 5^th and Sara McMann from 5^th to 6^th.

Women (135 lbs.)

1. Ronda Rousey (7-0, UFC Women’s BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Liz Carmouche on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: versus winner of Miesha Tate- Cat Zingano

2. Sarah Kaufman (16-2) Last fight: SD win over Leslie Smith on April 5, 2013 for Invicta FC 5

3. Cat Zingano (8-0) Last fight: TKO win over Miesha Tate on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: versus Ronda Rousey for UFC WBW title, date TBA

4. Miesha Tate (13-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Cat Zingano on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

5. Liz Carmouche (8-3) Last fight: submission loss to Ronda Rousey on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

6. Sara McMann (6-0) Last fight: UD win over Shayna Baszler on July 28, 2012 at Invicta FC 2. Next fight: versus Sheila Gaff on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Alexis Davis (13-5) Last fight: submission win over Shayna Baszler on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: versus Rosi Sexton on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

8. Lauren Taylor (6-0) Last fight: UD win over Kaitlyn Young on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: TBA

9. Shayna Baszler (15-8) Last fight: submission loss to Alexis Davis on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: TBA

10. Leslie Smith (5-3) Last fight: SD loss to Sarah Kaufman on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: TBA

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