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411 Welterweight MMA Rankings- Jorge Masvidal, Kamaru Usman, More
411’s Official MMA Rankings
Welterweight Division
1) 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:
– Unknown
Comment: Nothing is inked yet, but UFC champion Kamaru Unman intends to make his first title defense before the end of the year. Who gets that opportunity is still unknown but the top contenders appear to be Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal and the winner between Robbie Lawler and Colby Covington.
2) 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:
3) Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal (34-13)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: November 12, 1984
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Ben Askren – Win via KO (flying knee) – UFC 239 – July 6, 2019
– vs. Darren Till – Win via KO (punch) – UFC Fight Night – March 16, 2019
– vs. Stephen Thompson – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC 217 – November 4, 2017
– vs. Demian Maia – Loss via decision (split) – UFC 211 – May 13, 2017
– vs. Donald Cerrone – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC on Fox – January 28, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
Comment: Jorge Masvidal is one of the top UFC stars of 2019 and become that due to two highlight reel legendary knockouts. He silenced the U.K. when he blasted Darren Till in March and he caused everyone watching to freak out when he finished Ben Askren in two seconds this month. Masvidal is calling for either a UFC title fight or a match-up with Conor McGregor next and he’s earned either payday coming his way.
4) Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC)
Height: 5’10
Birthday: July 18, 1984
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Jorge Masvidal – Loss via KO (flying knee) – UFC 239 – July 6, 2019
– vs. Robbie Lawler – Win via submission (bulldog choke) – UFC 235 – March 2, 2019
– vs. Shinya Aoki – Win via TKO (strikes) – ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit – November 24, 2017
– vs. Zebaztian Kadestam – Win via TKO (strikes) – One Championship – September 2, 2017
– vs. Agilan Thani – Win via submission (Arm-Triangle choke) – One FC – May 26, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
Comment: Perhaps the greatest knockout in UFC history, it doubled as Ben Askren’s first professional MMA loss. He shot in for a takedown immediately, but Masvidal rushed him and landed a perfect knee to the head ending the fight. Will Askren ever get back to a spot where he’s among the top title contenders?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVNRyoHQ93M
5) Rory MacDonald (21-5-1)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: July 22, 1989
Currently Fighting With: Bellator MMA
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Neiman Gracie – Win via decision (unanimous) – Bellator 222 – June 14, 2019
– vs. Jon Fitch – Draw via decision (split) – Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix – Bellator 220 – April 27, 2019
– vs. Gegard Mousasi – Loss via TKO (strikes) – Bellator MMA – September 29, 2018
– vs. Douglas Lima – Win via decision (unanimous) – Bellator 192 – January 20, 2018
– vs. Paul Daley – Win via submission (rear naked choke) – Bellator 179 – May 19, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Douglas Lima – Bellator – TBD
6) Colby Covington (14-1)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: February 22, 1988
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– 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
– vs. Max Griffin – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC 202 – August 20, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Robbie Lawler – UFC on ESPN – August 3, 2019
7) Santiago Ponzinibbio (27-3)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: September 26, 1986
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Neil Magny – Win via KO (punch) – UFC Fight Night – November 17, 2018
– vs. Mike Perry – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC on Fox – December 16, 2017
– vs. Gunnar Nelson – Win via KO (strikes) – UFC Fight Night – July 16, 2017
– vs. Nordine Taleb – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – February 19, 2017
– vs. Zak Cummings – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – August 6, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
8) Douglas Lima (31-7)
Height: 6’1
Birthday: January 5, 1988
Currently Fighting With: Bellator MMA
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Michael Page – Win via KO (strikes) – Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix – May 11, 2019
– vs. Andrey Koreshkov – Win via technical submission (rear naked choke) – Bellator 206 – September 29, 2018
– vs. Rory MacDonald – Loss via decision (unanimous) – Bellator MMA – January 20, 2018
– vs. Lorenz Larkin – Win via decision (unanimous) – Bellator 180 – June 24, 2017
– vs. Andrey Koreshkov – Win via KO (punches) – Bellator 164 – November 10, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Rory MacDonald – Bellator – TBD
9) “Showtime” Anthony Pettis (22-8)
Height: 5’9
Birthday: January 27, 1987
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Stephen Thompson – Win via KO (punches) – UFC Fight Night – March 23, 2019
– vs. Tony Ferguson – Loss via TKO (injury) – UFC 229 – October 6, 2018
– vs. Michael Chiesa – Win via submission (triangle armbar) – UFC 226 – July 7, 2018
– vs. Dustin Poirier – Loss via TKO (rib injury) – UFC Fight Night – November 11, 2017
– vs. Jim Miller – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 213 – July 8, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Nate Diaz – UFC 241 – August 17, 2019
10) Darren Till (17-2-1)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: December 24, 1992
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Jorge Masvidal – Loss via KO (punch) – UFC Fight Night – March 16, 2019
– vs. Tyron Woodley – Loss via submission (D’Arce choke) – UFC 228 – September 8, 2018
– vs. Stephen Thompson – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – May 27, 2018
– vs. Donald Cerrone – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC Fight Night – October 21, 2017
– vs. Bojan Velickovic – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – September 2, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
11) “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (28-13, 1 NC)
Height: 5’11
Birthday: March 20, 1982
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Ben Askren – Loss via submission (bulldog choke) – UFC 235 – March 2, 2019
– vs. Rafael dos Anjos – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC on Fox – December 16, 2017
– vs. Donald Cerrone – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 214 – July 29, 2017
– vs. Tyron Woodley – Loss via KO (punch) – UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley – July 30, 2016
– vs. Carlos Condit – Win via decision (split) – UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit – January 2, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Colby Covington – UFC on ESPN – August 3, 2019
12) Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (14-4-1)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: February 11, 1983
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Anthony Pettis – Loss via KO (punch) – UFC Fight Night – March 23, 2019
– vs. Darren Till – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – May 27, 2018
– vs. Jorge Masvidal – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC 217 – November 4, 2017
– vs. Tyron Woodley – Loss via decision (split) – UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2 – March 4, 2017
– vs. Tyron Woodley – Draw via decision – UFC 205 – November 12, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
13) Rafael dos Anjos (29-11)
Height: 5’9
Birthday: October 26, 1984
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Kevin Lee – Win via submission (Arm-Triangle choke) – UFC Fight Night – May 18, 2019
– vs. Kamaru Usman – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – November 30, 2018
– vs. Colby Covington – Loss via decision (unanimous) – UFC 225 – June 9, 2018
– vs. Robbie Lawler – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC on Fox – December 16, 2017
– vs. Neil Magny – Win via submission (arm triangle choke) – UFC 215 – September 9, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Leon Edwards – UFC on ESPN – July 20, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR0JqvqIb8c
14) Jon Fitch (31-7-2, 1 NC)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: February 24, 1978
Currently Fighting With: Bellator MMA
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Rory MacDonald – Draw via decision (split) – Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix – Bellator 220 – April 27, 2019
– vs. Paul Daley – Win via decision (unanimous) – Bellator 199 – May 12, 2018
– vs. Brian Foster – Win via submission (rear naked choke) – PFL – June 30, 2017
– vs. Jake Shields – Win via decision (unanimous) – WSOF 34 – December 31, 2016
– vs. Joao Zeferino – Win via decision (unanimous) – WSOF 30 – April 2, 2016
Next scheduled appearance:
– Unknown
15) Leon Edwards (17-3)
Height: 6’0
Birthday: August 25, 1991
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
– vs. Gunnar Nelson – Win via decision (split) – UFC Fight Night – March 16, 2019
– vs. Donald Cerrone – Win via decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night – June 23, 2018
– vs. Peter Sobotta – Win via TKO (strikes) – UFC Fight Night – March 17, 2018
– vs. Bryan Barbarena – Win via decision (unanimous) – September 2, 2017
– vs. Vicente Luque – Win via decision (unanimous) – March 18, 2017
Next scheduled appearance:
– vs. Rafael dos Anjos – UFC on ESPN – July 20, 2019
