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411 MMA Pound for Pound Rankings: Tony Ferguson, Henry Cejudo, More
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Pound For Pound
1) Jon Jones (26-1, 1 NC)
Height: 6’4
Birthday: July 19, 1987
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Dominick Reyes – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 247 – February 8, 2020
– 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
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
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:
– Unknown
Comment: Khabib’s dad is reportedly suffering from the flu, so hopefully he’s doing better and is on the mend soon. Dana White has publicly said the winner between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje on May 9 will next challenge Khabib.
3) Israel Adesanya (19-0)
Height: 6’4
Birthday: July 22, 1989
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Yoel Romero – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 248 – March 7, 2020
– 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
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
4) 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:
– vs. Dominick Cruz – UFC 249 – May 9, 2020
Comment: Cejudo is set to defend the bantamweight title against arguably the best in the division’s history, Dominick Cruz. Cruz has been out of action due to arm and shoulder injuries since his decision loss to Cody Garbrandt at the end of 2016. In that same time frame, Cejudo is 5-0 and has won two UFC championships.
5) Kamaru Usman (16-1)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: May 11, 1988
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Colby Covington – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 245 – December 14, 2019
– 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
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
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) 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. Justin Gaethje- UFC 249 – May 9, 2020
8) Alexander Volkanovski (21-1)
Height: 5’6
Birthday: September 29, 1988
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Max Holloway – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 245 – December 14, 2019
– vs. Jose Aldo – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 237 – May 10, 2019
– vs. Chad Mendes – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 232 – December 29, 2018
– vs. Darren Elkins – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – July 14, 2018
– vs. Jeremy Kennedy – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 221 – February 10, 2018
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
9) 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
10) Max Holloway (21-5)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: December 4, 1991
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Alexander Volkanovski – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC 245 – December 14, 2019
– 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
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
11) 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
12) Colby Covington (14-2)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: February 22, 1988
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Kamaru Usman – Loss via TKO (strikes) – UFC 245 – December 14, 2019
– 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
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
13) 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
14) 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
15) 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:
– vs. Adriano Moraes – ONE Championship – May 29, 2020
