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411 Pound for Pound MMA Rankings: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones
411’s MMA Rankings
Pound For Pound
1) Jon Jones (25-1, 1 NC)
Height: 6’4
Birthday: July 19, 1987
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Thiago Santos – Win via decision (split) – UFC 239 – July 6, 2019
– vs. Anthony Smith – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 235 – March 2, 2019
– vs. Alexander Gustafsson – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 232 – December 29, 2018
– vs. Daniel Cormier – No Contest (originally – Win via KO (punches)) – UFC 214 – July 29, 2017
– vs. Ovince St. Preux – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 197: Jones vs. OSP – April 23, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Dominick Reyes – UFC 247 – February 8, 2020
Comment: Jones’ next light heavyweight challenger is not like all the rest of the men who have stepped inside the cage to try and end his run atop the division. Reyes, who turns 30-years-old later this month, only has 12 pro fights to his credit (all wins). The 12 fights is the fewest fights of any of Jones’ title challengers before stepping in against him. Meanwhile, at this time last year, Jones was preparing for his return against Alexander Gustafsson. Over the last 12 months, he has returned to form and his place as the best fighter in the sport.
2) Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0)
Height: 5’10
Birthday: September 20, 1988
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Dustin Poirier – Win via submission (rear naked choke) – UFC 242 – September 7, 2019
– vs. Conor McGregor – Win via submission (neck crank) – UFC 229 – October 6, 2018
– vs. Al Iaquinta – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 223 – April 7, 2018
– vs. Edson Barboza – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 219 – December 30, 2017
– vs. Michael Johnson – Win via submission (kimura) – UFC 205 – November 12, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Tony Ferguson – UFC – April 18, 2020
3) Henry Cejudo (15-2)
Height: 5’4
Birthday: February 9, 1987
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Marlon Moraes – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 238 – June 8, 2019
– vs. T.J. Dillashaw – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC on ESPN – January 19, 2019
– vs. Demetrious Johnson – Win via decision (split) – UFC 227 – August 4, 2018
– vs. Sergio Pettis – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 218 – December 2, 2017
– vs. Wilson Reis – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 215 – September 9, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
4) Israel Adesanya (18-0)
Height: 6’4
Birthday: July 22, 1989
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Robert Whittaker – Win via KO (strikes) – UFC 243 – October 6, 2019
– vs. Kelvin Gastelum – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 236 – April 13, 2019
– vs. Anderson Silva – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 234 – February 9, 2019
– vs. Derek Brunson – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 230 – November 3, 2018
– vs. Brad Tavares – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC TUF Finale – July 6, 2018
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q51tWPiO0ec
5) Kamaru Usman (15-1)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: May 11, 1988
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Tyron Woodley – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 235 – March 2, 2019
– vs. Rafael dos Anjos – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – November 30, 2018
– vs. Demian Maia – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – May 19, 2018
– vs. Emil Weber Meek – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – January 14, 2018
– vs. Sergio Moraes – Win via KO (punch) – UFC Fight Night – September 16, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Colby Covington – UFC 245 – December 14, 2019
6) Stipe Miocic (19-3)
Birthday: August 19, 1982
Height: 6’4
Weight: 245
Currently fighting with: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Daniel Cormier – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 241 – August 17, 2019
– vs. Daniel Cormier – Loss via TKO (strikes) – UFC 226 – July 7, 2018
– vs. Francis Ngannou – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 220 – January 20, 2018
– vs. Junior dos Santos – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 211 – May 13, 2017
– vs. Alistair Overeem – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem – September 10, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
7) Dustin Poirier (25-6, 1 NC)
Height: 5’9
Birthday: January 19, 1989
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov – Loss via submission (rear naked choke) – UFC 242 – September 7, 2019
– vs. Max Holloway – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 236 – April 13, 2019
– vs. Eddie Alvarez – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC on Fox – July 28, 2018
– vs. Justin Gaethje – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC on Fox – April 14, 2018
– vs. Anthony Pettis – Win via TKO (rib injury) – UFC Fight Night – November 11, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
8) Tony Ferguson (25-3)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: February 12, 1984
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Donald Cerrone – Win via TKO (doctor stoppage) – UFC 238 – June 8, 2019
– vs. Anthony Pettis – Win via TKO (injury) – UFC 229 – October 6, 2018
– vs. Kevin Lee – Win via submission (triangle choke) – UFC 216 – October 7, 2017
– vs. Rafael dos Anjos – Win via decision (unanimous) – TUF Finale – November 5, 2016
– vs. Lando Vanatta – Win via submission (Brabo choke) – UFC Fight Night – July 13, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov – UFC – April 18, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHq4flri-QQ
9) Max Holloway (21-4)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: December 4, 1991
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Frankie Edgar – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 240 – July 27, 2019
– vs. Dustin Poirier – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC 236 – April 13, 2019
– vs. Brian Ortega – Win via TKO (doctor stoppage) – UFC 231 – December 8, 2018
– vs. Jose Aldo – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 218 – December 2, 2017
– vs. Jose Aldo – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 212 – June 3, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Alexander Volkanovski – UFC 245 – December 14, 2019
10) Robert Whittaker (20-5)
Height: 6′
Birthday: December 20, 1990
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Israel Adesanya – Loss via KO (strikes) – UFC 243 – October 6, 2019
– vs. Yoel Romero – Win via decision (split) – UFC 225 – June 9, 2018
– vs. Yoel Romero – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 213 – July 8, 2017
– vs. Jacare Souza – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC on Fox – April 15, 2017
– vs. Derek Brunson – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC Fight Night – November 26, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
11) Colby Covington (14-1)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: February 22, 1988
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Robbie Lawler – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC on ESPN – August 3, 2019
– vs. Rafael dos Anjos – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 225 – June 9, 2018
– vs. Demian Maia – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – October 28, 2017
– vs. Dong Hyun Kim – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – June 17, 2017
– vs. Bryan Barberena – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC on Fox – December 17, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Kamaru Usman – UFC 245 – December 14, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psr5gnrB8Vs
12) Daniel Cormier (22-2, 1 NC)
Birthday: March 20, 1979
Height: 5’9
Weight: 239
Currently fighting with: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Stipe Miocic – Loss via TKO (strikes) – UFC 241 – August 17, 2019
– vs. Derrick Lewis – Win via submission (rear naked choke) – UFC 230 – November 3, 2018
– vs. Stipe Miocic – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 226 – July 7, 2018
– vs. Volkan Oezdemir – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 220 – January 20, 2018
– vs. Jon Jones – No Contest (originally a loss via TKO) – UFC 214 – July 29, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
13) Tyron Woodley (19-4-1)
Height: 5’9
Birthday: April 17, 1982
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Kamaru Usman – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC 235 – March 2, 2019
– vs. Darren Till – Win via submission (D’Arce choke) – UFC 228 – September 8, 2018
– vs. Demian Maia – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 214 – July 29, 2017
– vs. Stephen Thompson – Win via decision (split) – UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2 – March 4, 2017
– vs. Stephen Thompson – Draw via decision – UFC 205 – November 12, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
14) Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson (30-3-1)
Height: 5’3
Birthday: August 13, 1986
Currently Fighting With: One Championship
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Danny Kingad – Win via decision (unanimous) – One Championship – October 12, 2019
– vs. Tatsumitsu Wada – Win via decision (unanimous) – One Championship – August 2, 2019
– vs. Yuya Wakamatsu – Win via submission (guillotine choke) – One Championship – March 31, 2019
– vs. Henry Cejudo – Loss via decision (split) – UFC 227 – August 4, 2018
– vs. Ray Borg – Win via submission (armbar) – UFC 216 – October 7, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT7-LvlANqY&t=6s
15) Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC)
Height: 6’2
Birthday: June 7, 1983
Currently Fighting With: Bellator MMA
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Cheick Kongo – No Contest (Accidental “Eye Poke”) – Bellator 226 – September 7, 2019
– vs. Fedor Emelianenko – Win via TKO (strikes) – Bellator MMA – January 26, 2019
– vs. Matt Mitrione – Win via TKO (strikes) – Bellator 207 – October 12, 2018
– vs. King Mo Lawal – Win via KO (strikes) – Bellator 199 – May 12, 2018
– vs. Linton Vassell – Win via TKO (strikes) – Bellator 186 – November 3, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
