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Wrestling Uncensored EP. 140: WWE Payback preview. Now online

June 16, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 140. Original air date: June 15, 2013. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Simon and North previewed WWE’s Payback pay-per-view including Chris Jericho versus CM Punk and John Cena defending the WWE title versus Ryback in a Three Stages of Hell match.

Simon and North discussed Daniel Bryan’s excellent match with Seth Rollins on Raw and Bryan teaming with Randy Orton and Kane to defeat The Shield on Smackdown.

Simon and North talked about Dolph Ziggler’s return to in-ring competition, Curtis Axel challenging for the Intercontinental title versus Wade Barrett and The Miz in a Triple Threat match and Kaitlyn’s secret admirer being revealed on Raw.

All this and much more pro wrestling on this 80-minute episode.

WARNING: Pre-show bonus material contains language that may be offensive to some listeners.

Filed Under: Friday Night Smackdown, Monday Night Raw, NXT, Podcasts, Pro Wrestling Uncensored, Superstars, TNA, Wrestling Uncensored Podcast, WWE Tagged With: 3MB, A.J. Lee, Aksana, Alberto Del Rio, Antonio Cesaro, Austin Aries, Big E Langston, Big Show, Brad Maddox, Brock Lesnar, Brodus Clay, Bully Ray, Cameron, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Curtis Axel, Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Young, Great Khali, Heath Slater, Hornswoggle, Hulk Hogan, Jack Swagger, JBL, Jeff Hardy, Jerry Lawler, John Cena, Josh Matthews, Kaitlyn, Kane, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Matt Morgan, Michael Cole, Mick Foley, Naomi, Natalya, Paul Heyman, Quinton Rampage Jackson, R. Truth, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Ricardo Rodriguez, Roman Reigns, Ryback, Seth Rollins, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Stephanie McMahon, Sting, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Team Hell No, Tensai, The Funkadactyls, The Miz, The Rock, The Shield, The Undertaker, Thedore Long, Triple H, Vickie Guerrero, Vince McMahon, Wade Barrett, Zeb Coulter

Wrestling Uncensored EP. 139. Now online

June 9, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 139. Original air date: June 8, 2013. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Simon and North discussed Vince and Stephanie McMahon appearing on Raw and barring Triple H from wrestling Curtis Axel.

Simon and North talked about Chris Jericho’s contract signing with Paul Heyman on Raw, his match with Curtis Axel on Smackdown and his upcoming match with CM Punk at WWE Payback.

Simon and North talked about The Usos getting a win on Raw, the return of Dolph Ziggler and woh will be revealed as Kaitlyn’s secret admirer.

All this and much more pro wrestling on this 1-hour episode.

WARNING: Pre-show bonus material contains language that may be offensive to some listeners. It also contains a discussion on TNA Impact! Wrestling.

Filed Under: Friday Night Smackdown, Monday Night Raw, NXT, Podcasts, Pro Wrestling Uncensored, Superstars, TNA, Wrestling Uncensored Podcast, WWE Tagged With: 3MB, A.J. Lee, AJ Styles, Alberto Del Rio, Big E Langston, Big Show, Booker T, Brie Bella, Brock Lesnar, Brodus Clay, Bully Ray, Cameron, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Curtis Axel, D-Von, Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Darren Young, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Fandango, Great Khali, Heath Slater, Hulk Hogan, JBL, Jeff Hardy, Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross, Jinder Mahal, John Cena, Josh Matthews, Kaitlyn, Kane, Kurt Angle, Michael Cole, Naomi, Natalya, Nikki Bella, Paul Heyman, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Ricardo Rodriguez, Roman Reigns, Ryback, Samoa Joe, Seth Rollins, Sheamus, Stephanie McMahon, Summer Rae, Tamina Snuka, Team Hell No, Tensai, The Bella Twins, The Funkadactyls, The Miz, The Primetime Players, The Shield, The Usos, Theodore Long, Titus O'Neill, Triple H, Vince McMahon, Wade Barrett, Zack Ryder

Ringside Report Radio June 7, 2013: UFC on Fuel TV 10 preview. Now online

June 8, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the June 7, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for UFC on Fuel TV 10 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Fabricio Werdum versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

Simon and Garcia discussed Georges St-Pierre’s car being stolen, Daniel Cormier dropping to light-heavyweight and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s debut in TNA Wrestling.

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

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UFC on Fuel TV 10

Saturday June 8, 2013

Fortaleza, Brazil

Main Card-8pm E.T.- Fuel TV/ Sportsnet

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira v. Fabricio Werdum- HW

Leonardo Santos v. William “Patolino” Macario- WW-TUF Brazil 2 Final

Thiago Silva v. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante- LHW

Daniel Sarafian v. Eddie Mendez- MW

Erick Silva v. Jason High- WW

Rony “Jason” Mariano v. Mike Wilkinson- FW

Preliminary Card- 5:15 pm E.T.- Facebook.com/UFC or Youtube.com/UFC

Raphael Assuncao v. Vaughan Lee- BW

Felipe Arantes v. Godofredo “Pepey” Castro- FW

Ildemar Alcantara v. Leandro Silva- WW

Rodrigo Damm v. Mizuto Hirota- FW

Karlos Vemola v. Caio Magalhaes- MW

Antonio Brago Neto v. Anthony Smith- MW

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC, Ultimate Fighter Tagged With: Anderson Silva, Anthony Smith, Antonio Brago Neto, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Caio Magalhaes, Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Daniel Sarafian, Eddie Mendez, Erick Silva, Fabricio Werdum, Felipe Arantes, Georges St-Pierre, Godofredo "Pepey" Castro, Ildemar Alcantara, Jason High, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Karlos Vemola, Leandro Santos, Leandro Silva, Mike Wilkinson, Mizuto Hirota, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, Raphael Assuncao, Rodrigo Damm, Rony "Jason" Mariano, Roy Jones Jr., Roy Nelson, Thiago Silva, Vaughan Lee, William "Patolino" Macario

Ringside Report Radio June 5, 2013. Now online

June 6, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the June 5, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed Mauricio “Shogun” Rua being moved off the UFC 161 card after Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s injury and his bout versus Chael Sonnen that is set to main event UFC on Fox Sports 1 (1) on August 17.

Simon and McKough talked about Sarah Kaufman vs. Sara McMann being made official for August 28 at UFC on Fox Sports 1 (2) and the title implications for the fight.

Simon and McKough discussed Rampage Jackson signing to Bellator MMA, BJ Penn’s possible return to lightweight and Bobby Lashley’s fight on Friday June 7.

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

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Benson Henderson, BJ Penn, Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, Carlos Condit, Chael Sonnen, Cheick Kongo, Dan Henderson, Dave Bautista, Dave Herman, Dave Jansen, Dave Rickels, Demian Maia, Gabriel Gonzaga, Georges St-Pierre, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Josh Koscheck, Liz Carmouche, Lyoto Machida, Martin Kampmann, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Chandler, Miesha Tate, Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal, Phil Davis, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans, Robert Drysdale, Ronda Rousey, Roy Nelson, Sara McMann, Sarah Kaufman, Shane Del Rosario, Stipe Miocic, TJ Grant, Travis Browne, Urijah Faber, Wanderlei Silva, Yuri Alcantara

Ringside Report Radio. April 26, 2013- UFC 159 preview now online

April 27, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the April 26, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia discussed Jon Jones’ comments about Matt Mitrione’s comments about Fallon Fox and Mitrione’s response via Twitter. Simon and Garcia also talked about Daniel Cormier possibly dropping to light-heayweight and getting an immediate title shot.

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for UFC 159 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Jon Jones v. Chael Sonnen for the UFC light-heavyweight championship.

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

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UFC 159

Newark, New Jersey

Saturday April 27, 2013

Pay-Per-View-10pm Eastern

Jon Jones (C) v. Chael Sonnen- (UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship)

Michael Bisping v. Alan Belcher- (Middleweight)

Cheick Kongo v. Roy Nelson- (Heavyweight)

Vinny Magalhaes v. Phil Davis (Light-Heavyweight)

Jim Miller v. Pat Healy (Lightweight)

Televised Preliminary Card (FX/Sportsnet)- 8pm Eastern

Rustam Khabilov v. Yancy Medeiros (Lightweight)

Johnny Bedford v. Bryan Caraway (Featherweight)

Sara McMann v. Sheila Gaff (Women’s Bantamweight)

Ovince St-Preux v. Gian Villante (Light-Heavyweight)

Facebook.com/UFC Preliminary Card- 6:30pm Eastern

Leonard Garcia v. Cody McKenzie (Featherweight)

Nick Catone v. James Head (Welterweight)

Steven Siler v. Kurt Holobaugh (Featherweight)

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alan Belcher, Alexander Gustafsson, Anderson Silva, Bryan Caraway, Chael Sonnen, Cheick Kongo, Chris Weidman, Chuck Liddell, Cody McKenzie, Daniel Cormier, Fallon Fox, Frank Mir, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gian Villante, James Head, Jim Miller, Johnny Bedford, Jon Jones, Kurt Holobaugh, Leonard Garcia, Lyoto Machida, Matt Mitrione, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Nick Catone, Ovince St-Preux, Pat Healy, Phil Davis, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Randy Couture, Rashad Evans, Roy Nelson, Rustam Khabilov, Sara McMann, Sheila Gaff, Steven Siler, Tito Ortiz, UFC 159, Yancy Medeiros

Ringside Report Radio. February 8, 2013 now online

February 9, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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

Simon and McKough discussed results from Bellator 88 including Alexander Shlemenko winning the Bellator middleweight title with a win over Maiquel Falcao and results from the featherweight tournament quarter-finals.

Simon and McKough talked about Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos asking for her UFC release and the failure to make the super-fight with Ronda Rousey.

Simon and McKough talked about Tyron Woodley wanting to fight Rory MacDonald and the top contenders in the UFC welterweight division.

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

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Shlemenko, Alexandre Bezerra, Andrei Arlovski, Anthony Johnson, Anthony Pettis, Benson Henderson, Carlos Condit, Chad Mendes, Chan Sung Jung, Clay Guida, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, Cub Swanson, Demian Maia, Dustin Poirier, Erik Koch, Frankie Edgar, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Gina Carano, Gray Maynard, Hacran Dias, Jake Ellenberger, Johny Hendricks, Jon Fitch, Jose Aldo, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Liz Carmouche, Magomed Khasbulaev, Maiquel Falcao, Manny Gamburyan, Marlon Moraes, Marlon Sandro, Michael McDonald, Miesha Tate, Mike Richman, Nick Diaz, Quinn Mulhern, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Renan Barao, Ricardo Lamas, Rick Story, Ronda Rousey, Rory MacDonald, Sarah Kaufman, Sean Pierson, Thiago Tavares, Tyron Woodley, Tyson Nam

Ringside Report Radio January 18 with Demetrious Johnson and UFC on FX 7 preview now online

January 19, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the January 18, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson appeared on this episode and discussed his title defense versus John Dodson in the main event of UFC on FX 7 on January 26. Johnson talked about Dodson’s strengths in the octagon, why he quit his day-job and his video game habits.

Simon and McKough previewed UFC on FX 7 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Vitor Belfort versus Michael Bisping.

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

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: . Jacob Noe, Aaron Miller, Andrew Craig, Atanas Djambazov, Ben Askren, Ben Rothwell, Brian Warren, C.B. Dollaway, C.J. Keith, Dana White, Daniel Sarafian, Demetrious Johnson, Diego Nunes, Edson Barboza, Emmanuel Newton, Fox, Francisco "Massaranduba" Drinaldo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Glover Teixeira, Godofredo "Pepey" Castro, Greg Jackson, Hector Ramirez, Ian McCall, Ildemar Alcantara, J.J. Ambrose, Jamie Yager, Jason Lambert, Joe Camacho, Joe Williams, John Dodson, John Moraga, Joseph Benavidez, Karl Amoussou, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Lucas Martins, Matt Hume, Michael Bisping, Michael Chandler, Michael Guymon, Mikhail Zayats, Milton Vieira, Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal, Nik Lentz, Pat Curran, Patricio "Pitbull" Freire, Pedro Nobre, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Renato "Babalu" Sobral, Rick Hawn, Ronny Markes, Savant Young, Seth Petruzelli, Thiago Tavares, Vitor Belfort, Wagner Prado, Yuri Alcantara

Tune in Alert! UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious Johnson & UFC on FX 7 preview on Ringside Report Radio Tonight!

January 18, 2013 By Kevin Leave a Comment

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Be sure to tune into Ringside Report Radio at 11p.m. on TSN 690 for an exclusive interview with UFC Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) and a full preview of UFC on FX 7, and recap of Bellator 85.

UFC Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson (16-2-1, 4-1-1 UFC, 2-1 @ BW, 2-0-1 @FlyW, 2-1 WEC) will be making his first title defense next Saturday in the main event of UFC on FOX 6 against John Dodson. After going the distance in a losing effort to capture the UFC Bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz, Johnson entered the UFC’s inaugural Flyweight tournament. In his first matchup, Johnson initially defeated Ian McCall via majority decision. However, the Australian Athletic Commission miscounted the results, and the bout was declared a draw post fight, in a bout that should have gone to a sudden death forth round. Three months later the two met again, with Johnson winning via unanimous decision to advance into the finals. The finals took place at UFC 152, where Johnson was pitted against the odds on favorite Joseph Benavidez. In a very close back-and-forth fight, Johnson walked away with a split decision and was crowned the first UFC Flyweight champion. His opponent John Dodson winner of TUF 14 Bantamweight tournament, earned his title shot with a TKO victory over renowned Flyweight fighter Jussier Formiga at UFC on FX 5. Hear Johnson’s thoughts on his opponent, being the first UFC Flyweight champion, headlining a FOX event, and much more.

Also on tonight’s program, hear clips from Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who recently appeared on a UFC conference call. Jackson reveals his quarrels with the UFC, why he’s leaving, and thoughts on his UFC on FOX 6 bout with Glover Teixiera. All this and much more in 2-Hours of MMAgic.

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UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping preview:

Vitor Belfort (185) vs. Michael Bisping (186)

C.B. Dollaway (186) vs. Daniel Sarafian (186)

Gabriel Gonzaga (255) vs. Ben Rothwell (258)

Khabib Nurmagomedov (155)vs. Thiago Tavares (155)

FUEL TV, 6 p.m. ET prelims:

Godofredo Castro (145) vs. Milton Vieira (146)

Andrew Craig (185) vs. Ronny Markes (186)

Nik Lentz (145) vs. Diego Nunes (145)

Edson Barboza (154) vs. Lucas Martins (154)

Yuri Alcantara (135) vs. Pedro Nobre (136)

Ildemar Alcatara (201) vs. Wagner Pradio (206)

Facebook prelims 5:35 p.m. ET:

C.J. Keith (1st attempt 157, 2nd attempt 156 )vs. Francisco Trinaldo (154.5)

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Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, UFC, Ultimate Fighter Tagged With: Andrew Craig, Bellator, Bellator 85, Bellator 85 recap, Ben Rothwell, C.B. Dollaway, C.J. Keith, Daniel Sarafian, Dave Simon, Demetrious Johnson, Diego Nunes, Dominick Cruz, Edson Barboza, Francisco Trinaldo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Glover Teixeira, Godofredo Castro, Ian McCall, Ildemar Alcatara, John Dodson, Joseph Benavidez, Jussier Formiga, Kevin McKough, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Lucas Martins, Michael Bisping, Milton Vieira, Nik Lentz, Pedro Nobre, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Reebok, Ringside Report Radio, Ronny Markes, Thiago Tavares, TSN 690, TUF 14 Bantamweight champion, UFC, UFC 152, UFC Flyweight champion, UFC Flyweight Tournament, UFC on FX, UFC on FX 5, UFC on FX 7, UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping, Vitor Belfort, Wagner Pradio, Yuri Alcantara

Top 10 MMA Rankings- January 2013

January 4, 2013 By Dave Leave a Comment

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This is the 18th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. These rankings were revealed on the January 2, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Cain Velasquez’ victory over Junior Dos Santos on December 29 moves him from second last month to first overall at heavyweight in January 2013. Junior Dos Santos drops from first in December to second in this month’s rankings. Roy Nelson’s victory over Matt Mitrione on December 15 moves him into the tenth spot in January from an honorable mention in December 2012. Shane Carwin’s inactivity and inability to compete on December 15 drops him out of the Top 10. 4^th ranked Daniel Cormier is scheduled to fight Dion Staring on January 12. 5^th ranked Josh Barnett is scheduled to face Nandor Guelmino on January 12. No other Top 10 heavyweights are scheduled to compete in January 2013.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (11-1) Last fight: UD win over Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

2. Junior Dos Santos (15-2) Last fight: UD loss to Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

3.Alistair Overeem (36-11-1) Last fight: TKO win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: versus Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

4. Daniel Cormier (10-0) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Josh Barnett on May 19, 2012 in Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale. Next fight: versus Dion Staring on January 12 for Strikeforce

5. Josh Barnett (31-6) Last fight: unanimous decision loss to Daniel Cormier on May 19, 2012 in Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale. Next fight: versus Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce

6. Frank Mir (16-6) Last fight: TKO loss to Junior Dos Santos for UFC HW title on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Next fight: TBA

7. 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

8. Antonio Silva (17-4) Last fight: TKO win over Travis Browne October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

9. 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

10. Roy Nelson (18-7) Last fight: TKO win over Matt Mitrione on December 15, 2012. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Mark Hunt, Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Ben Rothwell, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Shane Carwin

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua dropped from 3^rd in December 2012 to 7^th in January 2013 after a unanimous decision loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8. Gustafsson bumps up from 7^th last month to 6^th overall in this month’s rankings. Lyoto Machida bumps up from 4^th to 3^rd, Rashad Evans goes from 5^th to 6^th and Phil Davis from 6^th to 5^th overall. 8^th ranked Gegard Mousasi is scheduled to fight Mike Kyle on January 12. 10^th ranked Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is scheduled to fight Glover Teixeira on January 26.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (17-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight 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. Dan Henderson (29-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

3. Lyoto Machida (18-3) Last fight: KO win over Ryan Bader at UFC on Fox 4 on August 4, 2012. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

4. 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: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156

5. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Forrest Griffin on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.

6. 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

7. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

8. Gegard Mousasi (32-3-2) Last fight: Unanimous Decision win over Ovince St-Preux on December 17, 2011. Next fight: versus Mike Kyle on January 12 for Strikeforce

9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156

10. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-10) Last fight: UD loss to Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: versus Glover Teixeira on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Ryan Bader, Glover Teixeira, Ryan Jimmo, Jimi Manuwa

Yushin Okami jumps from 8^th in December 2012 to 6^th in January 2013 after a victory over Alan Belcher on December 29. Mark Munoz drops from 6^th to 7^th and Brian Stann from 7^th to 8^th. Previously 10^th ranked Tim Boetsch’s loss to Constantinos Philippou on December 29 bumps him out of the Top 10 and allows Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza to re-enter the list at number 10. 4^th ranked Vitor Belfort is scheduled to fight 5^th ranked Michael Bisping on January 19. 10^th ranked Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is scheduled to fight Ed Herman on January 12.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: TBA

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: TBA

4. Vitor Belfort (21-9) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus fight Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7

5. Michael Bisping (23-4) Last fight: UD win over Brian Stann on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7

6. Yushin Okami (28-7) Last fight: UD win over Alan Belcher on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

7. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: TBA

8. Brian Stann (12-5) Last fight: UD loss to Michael Bisping on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva at LHW on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8

9. 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: TBA

10. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (16-3-1) Last fight: KO win over Derek Brunson on August 18, 2012. Next fight: versus Ed Herman on January 12 for Strikeforce

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares,Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Jake Shields, Hector Lombard, Costa Philippou, Tim Boetsch.

Previously 8^th ranked Rory MacDonald bumps up to 7^th overall with a victory over B.J. Penn on December 8. Martin Kampmann drops from 7^th to 8^th. 9^th ranked Nate Marquardt is scheduled to fight Tarec Saffiedine on January 12. There are no other Top 10 welterweights scheduled for competition in January 2013.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (23-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title

2. Carlos Condit (28-6) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Rory MacDonald on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

3. 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: versus Georges St-Pierre on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title

4. Johny Hendricks (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Martin Kampmann on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Jake Ellenberger on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

5. Josh Koscheck (17-6) Last fight: SD loss to Johny Hendricks at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012. Next fight: versus Robbie Lawler on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

6. Jon Fitch (24-4-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD win over Erick Silva on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

7. Rory MacDonald (13-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.

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

9. Nate Marquardt (32-10-2D, Strikeforce WW champion) Last fight: KO win over Tyron Woodley on July 14, 2012 to win Strikeforce WW title. Next fight: versus Tarec Saffiedine on January 12 for Strikeforce WW title

10. Demian Maia (17-4) Last fight: submission win over Rick Story on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

Honourable mentions: B.J. Penn, Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story, Diego Sanchez, Jake Ellenberger, Mike Pierce, Mike Pyle, Ben Askren.

Previously 5^th ranked Nate Diaz drops to 6^th overall after a loss to number one ranked Benson Henderson on December 8. Anthony Pettis jumps from 6^th to 5^th in this month’s rankings. 8^th ranked Jim Miller scored a win over Joe Lauzon on December 29 but did not improve in the rankings. 5^th ranked Anthony Pettis is scheuled to fight 9th ranked Donald Cerrone on January 26. 7^th ranked Clay Guida is scheduled to move to the featherweight division and fight Hatsu Hioki on January 26. 10^th ranked Michael Chandler is scheduled to fight Rick Hawn on January 17.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (18-2, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Diaz on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

2. Frankie Edgar (14-3-1) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150 for UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title

3. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: TBA

4. Gilbert Melendez (21-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: SD win over Josh Thomson on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett v. Cormier. Next fight: TBA

5. Anthony Pettis (15-2) Last fight: KO win over Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: versus Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

6. Nate Diaz (16-8) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5 for UFC LW title. Next fight: TBA

7. Clay Guida (29-13) Last fight: SD loss to Gray Maynard on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: versus Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

8. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: UD win over Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

9. Donald Cerrone (19-4-1NC) Last Fight: KO win over Melvin Guillard on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. Next fight: versus Anthony Pettis on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

10. Michael Chandler (10-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Akihiro Gono on May 4, 2012 at Bellator 67 in non-title bout. Next fight: versus Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85 for Bellator LW title

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

Dennis Siver’s victory over Nam Phan on December on December 8 moves him from an honorable mention in December 2012 to 10^th overall in January 2013. Siver holds a victory over Diego Nunes and is now 2-0 at FW. Previously 9^th ranked Diego Nunes falls out of the Top 10 and previously 10^th ranked Pat Curran takes his place at 9^th overall. 3^rd ranked Erik Koch is scheduled to fight 5^th ranked Ricardo Lamas on January 26. 7^th ranked Hatsu Hioki is scheduled to fight Clay Guida on January 26. 9^th ranked Pat Curran is scheduled to fight Patricio “Pitbull” Freire on January 17.

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 Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title

2. Chad Mendes (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Yaotzin Meza December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 6. Next fight: versus Manny Gamburyan on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

3. Erik Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: versus Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

4. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: TBA

5. Ricardo Lamas (12-2) Last fight: UD win over Hatsu Hioki on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

6. Cub Swanson (18-5) Last fight: TKO win over Charles Oliveira on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Dennis Siver on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7

7. Hatsu Hioki (26-5-2) Last fight: UD loss to Ricardo Lamas on June 22, 2012 for UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

8. Darren Elkins (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Steven Siler on November 17 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

9. Pat Curran (17-4, Bellator champion) Last fight: KO win over Joe Warren on March 9, 2012 to win Bellator FW title. Next fight: v. Patrcio Freire on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85 for Bellator FW title

10. Dennis Siver (21-8) Last fight: UD win over Nam Phan on December 8, 2012. Next fight: versus Cub Swanson on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes.

Previously 9^th ranked Eddie Wineland moves into 6^th overall with a win over Brad Pickett on December 29. Pickett was previously ranked 6^th overall and drops to 7^th. This pushes Ivan Menjivar from 7^th to 8^th and Scott Jorgensen from 8^th to 9^th overall in January 2013. No Top 10 bantamweights are scheduled to compete in January 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 (29-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: UD win over Urijah Faber on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. Next Fight: versus Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7 for UFC interim BW title

3. Urijah Faber (26-6) Last fight: UD loss to Renan Barao on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. Next Fight: versus Ivan Menjivar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

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

5. Michael McDonald (15-1) Last fight: KO win over Miguel Torres on April 21, 2012. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7 for UFC interim BW title

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

7. Brad Pickett (22-7) Last fight: SD loss to Eddie Wineland on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

8. Ivan Menjivar (25-9) Last fight: submission win over Azamat Gashimov on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Urijah Faber on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

9. Scott Jorgensen (14-6) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (13-3) 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

Previously 4^th ranked Chris Cariaso’s loss to John Moraga on December 29 drops him to 6^th overall in this month’s rankings. John Dodson moves up from 5^th in December 2012 to 4^th overall in January 2013. Louis Gaudinot drops from 6^th to 8^th, Darren Uyenoyama goes from 8^th to 9^th and John Lineker from 7^th to 10^th overall. Jussier Da Silva Formiga jumps from 9^th to 7^th in this month’s Fly-W rankings.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (12-2-1, UFC Flyweight champion) Last fight: SD win over Joseph Benavidez for UFC Fly-W title on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

2. Joseph Benavidez (16-3) Last fight: SD loss to Demetrious Johnson on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Ian McCall on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.

3. Ian McCall (11-3-1) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.

4. John Dodson (13-5) Last fight: TKO win over Jussier Da Silva on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

6. Chris Cariaso (14-4) Last fight: submission loss to John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

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: TBA

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

9. Darren Uyenoyama (8-3) Last fight: submission win over Phil Harris on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

10. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: TBA

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

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Top 10 MMA Rankings- December 2012

November 29, 2012 By Dave Leave a Comment

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This is the 17th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. These rankings were compiled and debated on the November 28, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

No movement in the heavyweight division this month. No Top 10 heavyweights competed in November 2012. Number 1 ranked Junior Dos Santos will fight 2^nd ranked Cain Velasquez for the UFC HW title on December 29. They are the only Top 10 heavyweights scheduled for competition in December 2012.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Junior Dos Santos (15-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Frank Mir on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155

2. Cain Velasquez (10-1) Last fight: TKO win over Antonio Silva on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Next fight: versus Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155

3.Alistair Overeem (36-11-1) Last fight: TKO win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: versus Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

6. Frank Mir (16-6) Last fight: TKO loss to Junior Dos Santos for UFC HW title on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Next fight: TBA

7. 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 in summer 2013

8. Antonio Silva (17-4) Last fight: TKO win over Travis Browne October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

9. 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 in summer 2013

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

Honourable mentions: Mark Hunt, Cheick Kongo, Roy Nelson, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Ben Rothwell, Stefan Struve.

No movement in the light-heavyweight division this month. No Top 10 light-heavyweights competed in November 2012. 3^rd ranked Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is scheduled to fight 7^th ranked Alexander Gustafsson on December 8. They are the only Top 10 light-heavyweights scheduled to compete in December 2012.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

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

2. Dan Henderson (29-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-6) Last Fight: TKO win over Brandon Vera on August 4 at UFC on FOX 4. Next fight: versus Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5

4. Lyoto Machida (18-3) Last fight: KO win over Ryan Bader at UFC on Fox 4 on August 4, 2012. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

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: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156

6. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Forrest Griffin on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.

7. Alexander Gustafsson (14-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Thiago Silva on April 14, 2012. Next fight: versus Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5.

8. Gegard Mousasi (32-3-2) Last fight: Unanimous Decision win over Ovince St-Preux on December 17, 2011. Next fight: versus Mike Kyle on January 12 for Strikeforce

9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156

10. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-10) Last fight: UD loss to Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: versus Glover Teixeira on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Ryan Bader, Glover Teixeira, Ryan Jimmo, Jimi Manuwa

No movement in the middleweight division this month. No Top 10 middleweights competed in November 2012. 8^th ranked Yushin Okami is scheduled to fight Alan Belcher on December 29 at UFC 155. 10^th ranked Tim Boetsch is scheduled to fight Constantinos Philippou on December 29.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: TBA

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

3. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: TBA

4. Vitor Belfort (21-9) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus fight Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7

5. Michael Bisping (23-4) Last fight: UD win over Brian Stann on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7

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

7. Brian Stann (12-5) Last fight: UD loss to Michael Bisping on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: TBA

8. Yushin Okami (27-7) Last fight: TKO win over Buddy Roberts on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. Next fight: versus Alan Belcher on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155

9. 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: TBA

10. Tim Boetsch (16-4) Last Fight: SD win over Hector Lombard on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. Next Fight: versus Constantinos Philippou on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Jake Shields

No movement in the welterweight division this month. Number 1 ranked Georges St-Pierre scored a unanimous decision win over 2^nd ranked Carlos Condit on November 17. 4^th ranked Johny Hendricks defeated 7^th ranked Martin Kampmann on November 17. 8^th ranked Rory MacDonald is scheduled to fight B.J. Penn on December 8.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (23-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: TBA

2. Carlos Condit (28-6) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: TBA

3. 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

4. Johny Hendricks (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Martin Kampmann on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

5. Josh Koscheck (17-6) Last fight: SD loss to Johny Hendricks at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012. Next fight: TBA

6. Jon Fitch (24-4-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD win over Erick Silva on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

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

8. Rory MacDonald (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Che Mills on April 21, 2012. Next fight: versus B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5.

10. Demian Maia (17-4) Last fight: submission win over Rick Story on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

Honourable mentions: B.J. Penn, Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story, Diego Sanchez, Jake Ellenberger

No movement in the lightweight division this month. No Top 10 lightweights competed in November 2012. Number 1 ranked Benson Henderson is scheduled to defend his UFC LW title versus 5^th ranked Nate Diaz on December 8. 8^th ranked Jim Miller will fight Joe Lauzon on December 29.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (17-2, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. Next fight: versus Nate Diaz on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5.

2. Frankie Edgar (14-3-1) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150 for UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

3. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: TBA

4. Gilbert Melendez (21-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: SD win over Josh Thomson on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett v. Cormier. Next fight: TBA

5. Nate Diaz (16-7) Last fight: submission win over Jim Miller on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3. Next fight: versus Benson Henderson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5 for UFC LW title.

6. Anthony Pettis (15-2) Last fight: KO win over Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144. Next fight: versus Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

7. Clay Guida (29-13) Last fight: SD loss to Gray Maynard on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: versus Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

8. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: submission loss to Nate Diaz on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3. Next fight: versus Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155

9. Donald Cerrone (19-4-1NC) Last Fight: KO win over Melvin Guillard on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. Next fight: versus Anthony Pettis on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

10. Michael Chandler (10-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Akihiro Gono on May 4, 2012 at Bellator 67 in non-title bout. Next fight: versus Rick Hawn, date TBA

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

No movement in the featherweight division this month. 8^th ranked Darren Elkins scored a decision win over Steven Siler on November 17. No other Top 10 featherweights competed in November 2012. 2^nd ranked Chad Mendes is scheduled to fight Hacran Dias on December 15 at UFC on FX 6. Mendes is the only Top 10 ranked FW in competition in December 2012.

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 Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

2. Chad Mendes (12-1) Last fight: KO win over Cody McKenzie on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148. Next Fight: versus Hacran Dias on December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 6

3. Erik Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: versus Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

4. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: TBA

5. Ricardo Lamas (12-2) Last fight: UD win over Hatsu Hioki on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

6. Cub Swanson (18-5) Last fight: TKO win over Charles Oliveira on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: TBA

7. Hatsu Hioki (26-5-2) Last fight: UD loss to Ricardo Lamas on June 22, 2012 for UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

8. Darren Elkins (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Steven Siler on November 17 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

9. Diego Nunes (17-3) Last fight: UD win over Bart Palaszewski on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Nik Lentz on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7

10. Pat Curran (17-4, Bellator champion) Last fight: KO win over Joe Warren on March 9, 2012 to win Bellator FW title. Next fight: v. Patrcio Freire, date TBA

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Dennis Siver, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira

No movement in the bantamweight rankings this month. 7^th ranked Ivan Menjivar scored a submission win over Azamat Gashimov on November 17 at UFC 154. No other Top 10 bantamweights competed in November 2012. 6^th ranked Brad Pickett is scheduled to fight 9^th ranked Eddie Wineland on December 29 at UFC 155. 8^th ranked Scott Jorgensen will fight John Albert on December 8 at UFC on FOX 5.

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 (29-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: UD win over Urijah Faber on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. Next Fight: rumored to be fighting Michael McDonald, date TBA

3. Urijah Faber (26-6) Last fight: UD loss to Renan Barao on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. Next Fight: versus Vaughan Lee on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

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

5. Michael McDonald (15-1) Last fight: KO win over Miguel Torres on April 21, 2012. Next fight: rumored to be fighting Renan Barao, date TBA

6. Brad Pickett (22-6) Last fight: KO win over Yves Jabouin on September 29, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 5. Next fight: versus Eddie Wineland on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155

7. Ivan Menjivar (25-9) Last fight: submission win over Azamat Gashimov on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

8. Scott Jorgensen (13-6) Last fight: KO loss to Eddie Wineland on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5.

9. Eddie Wineland (19-8-1D) Last fight: KO win over Scott Jorgensen on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155

10. Bibiano Fernandes (12-3) Last fight: UD win over Gustavo Falciroli on August 31, 2012 for ONE FC. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam

Previously 10^th ranked John Lineker bumps up to 7^th overall with a win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10. The loss drops Urushitani from 8^th in November 2012 to an honorable mention on this month’s list. Previously 7^th ranked Darren Uyenoyama gets dropped down to 8^th overall. 4^th ranked Chris Cariaso is scheduled to fight 10^th ranked John Moraga on December 29 at UFC 155. No other Top 10 flyweights are scheduled for competition in December 2012.

Flyweights

2. Joseph Benavidez (16-3) Last fight: SD loss to Demetrious Johnson on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: TBA

3. Ian McCall (11-3-1) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Next fight: TBA

4. Chris Cariaso (14-3) Last fight: UD win over Josh Ferguson on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: versus John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155

5. John Dodson (13-5) Last fight: TKO win over Jussier Da Silva on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

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

7. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: TBA

8. Darren Uyenoyama (8-3) Last fight: submission win over Phil Harris on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

9. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (14-2) Last fight: TKO loss to John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

10. John Moraga (11-1) Last fight: KO win over Ulysses Gomez on August 4, 2012 at UFC on FOX 4. Next fight: versus Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.

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

Click here for the Top 10 MMA Rankings for November 2012