Lightweight Rankings 2/27/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion B.J. Penn 15-5-1 (4-1) 2W
2. Tyson Griffin 14-2 (4-1) 2W
3. Gray Maynard 9-0-1nc (5-0) 7W
4. Frank Edgar 11-1 (4-1) 3W
5. Kenny Florian 12-4 (4-1) 1W
6. Sean Sherk 33-4-1 (3-2) 1L
7. Jim Miller 16-2 (4-1) 3W
8. George Sotiropoulos 12-2 (5-0) 6W *up from #22
9. Sam Stout 15-5-1 (3-2) 2W
10. Joe Stevenson 31-11 (2-3) 1L *down from #7

Welterweight Rankings 2/27/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion George St. Pierre 19-2 (5-0) 6W
2. Jon Fitch 21-3-1nc (4-1) 3W
3. Dan Hardy 24-6 (5-0) 7W
4. Thiago Alves 16-6 (4-1) 1L
5. Josh Koscheck 14-4 (3-2) 2W
6. Paul Daley 23-8-2 (4-1) 4W
7. Martin Kampmann 16-3 (3-2) 1W
8. Carlos Condit 24-5 (4-1) 1W
9. Dustin Hazelett 12-5 (3-2) 1L
10. Diego Sanchez 21-3 (4-1) 1L

Middleweight Rankings 2/27/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fight), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Anderson Silva 25-4 (5-0) 11W
2. Chael Sonnen 25-10-1 (4-1) 3W
3. Damian Maia 12-1 (4-1) 1W
4. Vitor Belfort 19-8 (5-0) 5W
5. Nate Marquardt 29-9-2 (3-2) 1L
6. Wanderlei Silva 33-10-1-1n.c. (2-3) 1W *up from #11
7. Michael Bisping 18-3 (3-2) 1L *down from #4
8. Yoshihiro Akiyama 13-1-2n.c. (4-1n.c.) 3W
9. Alan Belcher 15-6 (3-2) 1W
10. Nate Quarry 12-3 (4-1) 2W

Light-Heavyweight Rankings 2/27/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Lyoto Machida 16-0 (5-0) 16W
2. Mauricio Rua 18-4 (3-2) 1L
3. Quinton Jackson 30-7 (4-1) 2W
4. Rashad Evans 14-1-1 (4-1) 1W
5. Thiago Silva 14-2 (3-2) 1L
6. Forrest Griffin 17-6 (3-2) 1W
7. Randy Couture 18-10 (3-2) 2W
8. Rich Franklin 26-5-1nc (3-2) 1L
9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 18-3 (5-0) 6W
10. Luiz Cane 10-2-1nc (3-2) 1L

Heavyweight Rankings updated 2/27/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Brock Lesnar 4-1 (4-1) 4W
2. Frank Mir 13-4 (4-1) 1W
3. Cain Velazquez 8-0 (5-0) 8W *up from #5
4. Junior Dos Santos 10-1 (5-0) 5W
5. Shane Carwin 11-0 (5-0) 11W
6. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 32-6-1-1 (3-2) 1L*down form #3
7. Gabriel Gonzaga 11-4 (3-2) 1W
8. Stefan Struve 19-3 (4-1) 3W
9. Mirko Filipovic 26-7-2-(1) (3-1-1nc) 1W *up from #11
10. Patrick Berry 5-1 (4-1) 1W
    
    

update

Full Update to come Sunday 02/21/10

T.E. Total 7 pts
Cain Velasquez Wins by TKO in 2nd round (2 pts)

Silva Wins by TKO in 2nd round (1 pt)

Joe Stevenson Wins by Decision (0 pts)

Ryan Bader Wins by TKO in 2nd Round (2 pts)
Mirko "Cro Cop" Wins by TKO in first round (2 pts)
Bonner wins by TKO in 2nd Round (0 pts)
Foster wins by Submission (0 pts) 
Reljic Wins by TKO in 1st Round (0 pts)
Pokrajac Wins by Decision (0 pts)

Pearce Total 13 pts

Nog 3rd sub(0 pts)

War Wand 2nd tko (1 pt)

joe stev desc (0 pts)

Bader 3rd tko (3 pts)

CroCop desc (1 pt)

Soszy 3rd sub (2 pts)

Lytle desc (1 pt)

dollaway desc (3 pts)

Te Huna 2nd tko (2 pts)

Volkart Total 8 pts

Cain Valesquez via Decision (1 pt)

Wanderlei Silva via TKO, Round 1 (1 pt)

George Sotiropoulos via Submission, Round 2 (1 pt)

Keith Jardine via Decision(0 pts)

Mirko Filipovic via TKO, Round 2 (3 pts)
Krzysztof Soszynski via Decision (1 pt)

Brian Foster via Decision (0 pts)

Goran Reljic via Submission, Round 1 (0 pts)

James Te Huna via Decision (1 pt)

Joel Total 11 pts

Cain 2nd rd tko (2 pts)

Bisping Desc (0 pts)

Stevenson 3rd sub (0pts)

Jardine 2nd tko (0 pts)

CroCop 2nd tko (3pts)

Soszy 1st tko (2pt)

Lytle 2nd sub (2pts)

Goran Desc (0 pts)

Te Hna 2nd tko (2pts)

UFC 110 Picks

Saturday, Feb 20, 2010

Sydney, Australia

*Update* Ben Rothwell due to illness, replaced by Anthony Perosh.
Elvis Sinosic vs. Chris Haseman cancelled due to injury
MAIN CARD
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez
Michael Bisping vs. Wanderlei Silva
George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Stevenson
Ryan Bader vs. Keith Jardine
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic vs. Anthony Perosh

PRELIMINARY CARD
 Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
C.B. Dollaway vs. Goran Reljic
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Foster
James Te Huna vs. Igor Pokrajac
Click Read more for User Picks.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez Heavyweight

Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira

Age: 33
6’3”  240 lbs.
Overall Record 32-5-1-(1)   
Lightsoutmma Heavyweight Rank # 3

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Randy Couture decision

UFC loss to Frank Mir decision

UFC win over Tim Sylvia submission (for the title)

Notes- He trains out of Black House with Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Paulo Filho, Junior Dos Santos.  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.  He was run over by a truck when he was 11, and fell into a coma for 4 days. During this time he lost a rib and part of his liver.   As a result of the accident he has a large scar on his back. He was the first Pride Heavyweight Champion.  Legend.  Myth.  Minotauro. 

Cain "Bring the Pain" Velasquez

Age: 27
6’2” 245 lbs.
Overall Record 7-0
Lightsoutmma Heavyweight Rank # 5

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Ben Rothwell tko

UFC win over Cheick Kongo decision

UFC win over Denis Stojnic tko

Notes- Trains at AKA with Fitch, Koscheck, and instructor Dave Camarillo.  Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu.  Two-time All-American collegiate wrestler for Arizona St.  Young, Athletic, Great Wrestler.

Wanderlei Silva vs. Michael Bisping Middleweight

Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva

Age: 33
 5’11” 185lbs.
Overall Record 32-10-1(1)
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank # 11

Last 3 Fights-

UFC loss to Rich Franklin decision

UFC loss to Quinton Jackson ko

UFC win over Keith Jardine ko

Notes-   Only man to hold two belts in different weight divisions at one time in any major organization, the Pride Middleweight and Light-Heavyweight belts.  FIVE year win streak at Light-Heavy in Pride (18 wins, 14 ko’s). Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Absolute freaking Monster.  Nice Guy.  Great standup fighter with awesome Muay Thai.

 

Michael “The Count” Bisping

Age: 30
6’0” 185 lbs.
Overall Record 18-2
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank # 3

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Denis Kang tko

UFC loss to Dan Henderson ko

UFC win over Chris Leben decision

Notes- Trains at Wolfslair MMA Academy in Liverpool, with Rampage Jackson.  Won the Ultimate Fighter Season 3 at Light-Heavyweight.  8-2 in UFC.  Has two Fight of the Night awards.  12 of 18 career wins by tko.  Walk around weight at about 210 lbs.  

Joe Stevenson vs. George Sotiropoulos Lightweight

Joe “Daddy” Stevenson

Age: 27
 5’7” 155 lbs.
Overall Record 31-10
Lightsoutmma Lightweight Rank # 7

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Spencer Fisher submission

UFC win over Nate Diaz Decision

UFC loss to Diego Sanchez decision

Notes- Trains at Jackson Submission Fighting Camp.  Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.  Winner of The Ultimate fighter Season 2 at Middleweight.  Runs Joe Stevenson's Cobra Kai School in California.  Was 5-3 as a professional before graduating high school.  Great Grappler with good standup.

George “The Souvlaki” Sotiropoulos

Age: 32

5’10” 155 lbs.
Overall Record 11-2
Lightsoutmma Lightweight Rank # 22

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Jason Dent submission

UFC win over George Roop submission

UFC win over Roman Mitichyan tko

Notes- Trains with Fisticuffs gym in Vancouver.  Formerly trained with Team Serra, Xtreme Couture, and 10^th Planet Jiu-Jitsu.  Appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 6.  Australian Amateur Boxing Champion.   

Keith Jardine vs. Ryan Bader Light-Heavyweights

Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine

Age: 34
6’2” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 15-6-1
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank # 12

Last 3 Fights-

UFC loss to Thiago Silva ko

UFC loss to Quinton Jackson decision

UFC win over Brandon Vera decision

Notes- Trains with team Jackson Submission Fighting.  Black belt in Gaidojutso.  Appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 2.  3-1 professional boxing record.  Former Bounty Hunter.  Very unorthodox style.  2-4 in past 6 fights.

Ryan “Darth” Bader

Age: 26

6’2” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 10-0
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank # 16

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Eric Schafer decision

UFC win over Carmelo Marrero decision

UFC win over Vinny Magalhaes tko

Notes- Trains at Arizona Combat Sports.  Winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 8.  Two time D-1 All-American at Arizona St. (teammates with Cain Velasquez, and C.B. Dollaway who also both fight on this card).  Great Athlete with great wrestling. 

Mirko Filipovic vs. Anthony Perosh Heavyweight

*Update fighter change.  Ben Rothwell out due to illness.  Anthony Perosh steps in on 48 hrs notice.


Mirko “Cro-Cop” Filipovic

Age: 35
6’2” 230 lbs.
Overall Record 25-7-2-(1)
Lightsoutmma Heavyweight Rank # 11

Last 3 Fights-

UFC loss to Junior Dos Santos tko

UFC win over Mostapha Al-Turk tko

Non-UFC win over Hong-man Choi tko

Notes- Trains at Vos Gym in Amsterdam.  Member of Croatia’s most Elite Anti-Terrorist Special Force Unit.  K-1 and Pride veteran.  He has been famously quoted as describing his kicks as, "Get hit by right leg, you go to hospital; by left leg, you go to cemetery."  Also served for Croatian Parliament.  K-1 Champion.  Also signed with professional football team in Cibalia, Croatia.  Received a cut in training for this fight that required stitches, will fight (because he is badass) anyway because there is no Athletic Commission in Australia to bar the fight.  Other Worldly kicks, Excellent Standup.  

Anthony "The Hippo" Perosh
Age: 38
6'3" 205 lbs.
Overall Record 10-5
Lightoutmma Heavyweight Rank # Not Ranked

Last 3 Fights-
Non-UFC win over Kym Robinson tko
Non-UFC loss to James Te Huna ko
Non-UFC win over Dave Frendin submission

Notes-  Fighting on 48 hours notice as a late replacement for Ben Rothwell.  2nd degree BJJ blackbelt under Carlos Machado.  Business and training partner with Elvis Sinosic in Australia.  Great ground and pound.  Fights at Light-Heavyweight normally (205 lbs.) Lost in the finals of the Cage Fighting Championship Tournament last summer to James Te Huna by 1st rd tko.  7 of 10 wins by submission of those 3 due to ground and pound submissions.  Fought in the UFC twice in 2006 going 0-2 at heavyweight.

Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski Light-Heavyweight

Stephan “The American Psycho” Bonnar

Age: 32

6’3” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 11-6
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank # 26

Last 3 Fights-

UFC loss to Mark Coleman decision

UFC loss to Jon Jones decision

UFC win over Eric Shafer tko

Notes-  Trains with Xtreme Couture.  Lost in The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 finals to Forrest Griffin.  Received a Purple belt from Carlson Gracie before Carlson passed away.  Former Chicago Golden Gloves Champion.  Has train Muay Thai in Thailand.  Tested positive for steroids after Forrest Griffin re-match. 

Krzysztof “The Polish Experiment” Soszynski

Age: 32

6’1” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 18-9-1
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank # 18

Last 3 Fights-

UFC loss to Brandon Vera decision

UFC win over Andre Gusmao ko

UFC win over Brian Stann submission

Notes- Trains with Team Quest.  Former Pro wrestler and body builder.  Fought in the IFL at Heavyweight.  Has two Submission of the Night awards.  9 of 18 wins by submission.  7-1 in past 8 fights.  Appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 8.   

Chris Lytle vs. Brian Foster Welterweight

Chris “Lights Out” Lytle

Age: 35

5’11” 170 lbs.
Overall Record 27-17-5
Lightsoutmma Welterweight Rank # 22

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Kevin Burns decision

UFC loss to Marcus Davis decision

UFC win over Paul Taylor decision

Notes-  15-1 pro boxing record.  Many UFC awards 4x Fight of the Night, 1X Knockout of the Night, and 1X Submission of the Night.  TUF 4 finalist.  18 of 27 wins by submission.  3-3 in past 6 fights.  

Brian “The Foster Boy” Foster

Age: 25

6’2” 170 lbs.
Overall Record 13-4
Lightsoutmma Welterweight Rank # 34

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Brock Larson tko

UFC loss to Rick Story submission

Non-UFC win over Kyle Baker ko

Notes- Train with the H.I.T. Squad (H.ughes I.ntensive T.raining).  8-13 wins by ko.  Free style Wrestler.  Three of Four losses by submission.  Has one Fight of the Night Award in loss to Rick Story.

C.B. Dollaway vs. Goran Reljic Middleweight

C.B. “The Doberman” Dollaway

Age: 26

6’2” 185 lbs.
Overall Record 9-2
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank # 23

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Jay Silva decision

UFC loss to Tom Lawlor submission

UFC win over Mike Massenzio tko

Notes- Trains with Arizona Combat Sports.  Arizona St. All-American wrestler.  Appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 7 losing in the finals to Amir Sadollah.  Won Submission of the Night with Peruvian Necktie sub on Jesse Taylor. 

Goran Reljic

Age: 25

6’3” 185 lbs.
Overall Record 8-0
Lightsoutmma Middleweight Rank # 24

Last 3 Fights-

UFC win over Wilson Gouveia tko

Non-UFC win over Waldemar Golinski decision

Non-UFC win over Tomek Smykowski submission

 Notes- Trains with Gracie Barra Camp U.K.  Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Has sustained numerous injuries and has not fought in almost two years.  Highly touted prospect.

James Te Huna vs. Igor Pokrajac Light-Heavyweight

James  "The Tuna"  Huna

Age: 28

6’1” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 11-4
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank # 34

Last 3 Fights-

Non-UFC win over Anthony Perosh ko

Non-UFC win over Priscus Fogagnolo tko

Non-UFC win over Antony Rea tko

Notes- Trains with Elite Fight Gym in Australia.  #1 ranked Light-Heavyweight in Australia.  6 of 11 wins by ko.  Fought in a tag team MMA match in Australia.  Last 4 fights by ko’s. 

Igor Pokrajac

Age: 31

6’0” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 21-6  
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank # 28

Last 3 Fights-

UFC Loss to Vladimir Matyushenko decision

Non-UFC win over Kalvis Gebauers tko

Non-UFC win over Roderik Jambor tko

Notes-  Trains with Team CroCop.  Has been Mirko CroCop’s sparring partner for the last decade.  11 of 21 wins by ko.  Mostly fought in Croatia before signing with the UFC.

Heavyweight Rankings 2/17/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Brock Lesnar 4-1 (4-1) 4W
2. Frank Mir 13-4 (4-1) 1W
3. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 32-5-1-1 (4-1) 1W
4. Junior Dos Santos 10-1 (5-0) 5W
5. Cain Velazquez 7-0 (5-0) 7W
6. Shane Carwin 11-0 (5-0) 11W
7. Gabriel Gonzaga 11-4 (3-2) 1W
8. Stefan Struve 19-3 (4-1) 3W
9. Patrick Berry 5-1 (4-1) 1W
10. Cheick Kongo 14-6-1 (3-2) 2L

Light-Heavyweight Rankings 2/17/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Lyoto Machida 16-0 (5-0) 16W
2. Mauricio Rua 18-4 (3-2) 1L
3. Quinton Jackson 30-7 (4-1) 2W
4. Rashad Evans 14-1-1 (4-1) 1W
5. Thiago Silva 14-2 (3-2) 1L
6. Forrest Griffin 17-6 (3-2) 1W
7. Randy Couture 18-10 (3-2) 2W
8. Rich Franklin 26-5-1nc (3-2) 1L
9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 18-3 (5-0) 6W
10. Luiz Cane 10-2-1nc (3-2) 1L

Middleweight Rankings 2/17/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fight), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Anderson Silva 25-4 (5-0) 11W
2. Chael Sonnen 25-10-1 (4-1) 3W
3. Damian Maia 12-1 (4-1) 1W
4. Michael Bisping 18-2 (4-1) 1W
5. Nate Marquardt 29-9-2 (3-2) 1L
6. Vitor Belfort 19-8 (5-0) 5W
7. Yoshihiro Akiyama 13-1-2n.c. (4-1n.c.) 3W
8. Alan Belcher 15-6 (3-2) 1W
9. Nate Quarry 12-3 (4-1) 2W
10. Patrick Cote 13-5 (4-1) 1L

Welterweight Rankings 2/17/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion George St. Pierre 19-2 (5-0) 6W
2. Jon Fitch 21-3-1nc (4-1) 3W
3. Dan Hardy 24-6 (5-0) 7W
4. Thiago Alves 16-6 (4-1) 1L
5. Josh Koscheck 14-4 (3-2) 2W
6. Paul Daley 23-8-2 (4-1) 4W
7. Martin Kampmann 16-3 (3-2) 1W
8. Carlos Condit 24-5 (4-1) 1W
9. Dustin Hazelett 12-5 (3-2) 1L
10. Diego Sanchez 21-3 (4-1) 1L

Lightweight Rankings 2/17/10

Top Ten (rest of fighters after the jump)
Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion B.J. Penn 15-5-1 (4-1) 2W
2. Tyson Griffin 14-2 (4-1) 2W
3. Gray Maynard 9-0-1nc (5-0) 7W
4. Frank Edgar 11-1 (4-1) 3W
5. Kenny Florian 12-4 (4-1) 1W
6. Sean Sherk 33-4-1 (3-2) 1L
7. Joe Stevenson 31-10 (3-2) 2W
8. Jim Miller 16-2 (4-1) 3W
9. Sam Stout 15-5-1 (3-2) 2W
10. Kurt Pellegrino 14-4 (4-1) 3W