411's MMA Rankings 9.11.08: Heavyweight Rankings

Posted by Dustin James on 09.11.2008

It's my one-year anniversary here at 411mania and we are celebrating by ranking the best heavyweight fighters in MMA! I also rank my personal top-ten favorite fighters, discuss the passing of Evan Tanner, as well as try to help motivate you people. All this inside a special HUGE edition of 411's MMA Rankings.......

Welcome back to this special edition of 411's MMA Rankings! It's a good thing you decided to read this as it's a special expanded edition due to the fact that it's my 1-year anniversary here at 411mania.com! It's hard to believe that I have been ranking MMA fighters for 411 for a year now. 411mania's MMA zone continues to grow every month. It seems that every month we are gaining more and more readers as MMA itself grows. It's a good time to be an MMA writer! This time around we are going to be ranking the heavyweight fighters. With the recent news that Randy Couture is returning to the UFC to face Brock Lesnar at UFC 91, where do these two fighters fall in the rankings? Does Brock Lesnar even make his first appearance in the Top 10? What about Fedor? Can he maintain his top spot in the rankings? Those questions will get answered (I promise) in this HUGE edition of 411's Official MMA Rankings!

But first........

My thoughts on the death of Evan Tanner

Wow. That's really all I can say when I found out about this late Monday night. I'm not going to lie and say I was absolutely shocked by his death because it seemed like the guy loved taking risks. Whether it be camping in the desert in 110 degree weather, or with the bottle itself. When I read his blog last month where he mentioned this camping trip I thought the guy was crazy. Who goes camping in 110 degree weather in the desert?!!? That's something Bear Grylls would do, but if it came down to it and Grylls was dying of dehydration the guy knows how to survive. I don't know what Evan Tanner was trying to prove by pulling this stunt. Some people have mentioned that it sounds like passive-aggressive suicide. Anyway you want to look at it, the man knew he was taking a risk with his life, and in the end...he lost.

Tanner actually lived in my home state of Oregon. About 45 minutes from me in a town called "Troutdale". The man was a great fighter and I personally loved watching him fight. He was one of the first fighters I watched when I returned to the World of MMA due to his connection with Team Quest. I will personally miss Evan Tanner. The guy was a great fighter and one that was always enjoyable to watch in the Octagon.

R.I.P. Evan Tanner



Moving on.......


My Personal Top 10 Favorite MMA Fighters



1) Randy Couture

Randy Couture is probably the biggest reason I became an MMA fan. While I rented UFC I, II, III, etc when they were released on VHS back in the day, I stopped watching the sport all together in 1996 or so. It was around the year 2004 that Randy Couture brought my interest back into the sport. Coming from Oregon and being an amateur wrestling nut, all I would hear about is the "Team Quest" gym in Gresham, Oregon. I read up on the gym and if not for me being a lazy ass, I would have joined the gym. I loved what they offered and I loved the fact that Randy Couture was not only one of the head trainers, but was a UFC bad ass as well. This prompted me to return to the wonderful world of MMA, and I haven't looked back since. Couture is also the sole reason I was depressed after a UFC event. After Liddell/Couture 3 back in 2006 when Randy Couture announced his initial retirement, my buddies and I were distraught. This guy was one of our heroes and he just got humbled by Liddell and then called it a career! If you would like to see how we felt after that night, take a look back at the third season of "The Ultimate Fighter" and watch Ed Herman's reaction to this fight. While our feelings weren't as strong as his (he did know the guy personally) it was close. Couture will always be remembered as the guy who brought me back into MMA, which is why he remains my favorite fighter to this day.

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2) Anderson Silva

I didn't understand the hype that surrounded Anderson Silva when he first joined the UFC 2 years ago. I knew he was a decent fighter, but it just shows you how ignorant most of us American fans were towards "The Spider". He has come out and crushed all his competition since then and hasn't looked back. My Oregon bias was pissed when he destroyed Chris Leben in his UFC debut, but after that.....I knew Silva was no joke. It doesn't look like anybody is going to stop Silva for awhile, and how can you NOT love that?

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3) Fedor Emelianenko

Do you really need an explanation as to why Fedor is on this list? The guy is unstoppable, nice as hell, and is one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. I have to admit that he moved up a few notches on this list due to the whole Rampage Jackson debacle and the fact that he destroyed Tim Sylvia (who would be on a list of my most hated fighters). Fedor is a monster, and an awesome one at that.

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4) Quinton Jackson

Rampage was actually second on this list for the longest time. If it wasn't for his recent legal issues which knocked him back a few pegs, he would've came in a close second to Couture. What's NOT to love about Rampage? He is one of the best light heavyweight fighters in MMA. His charisma just oozes off the screen. He has one of the best entrances in MMA and the guy will slam you to China. I love me some Rampage and as soon as he gets his head back in the game....watch out.

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5) BJ Penn

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I love me some BJ Penn. He became the first American to win the black belt division at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. How is that not an amazing feat? Not only that but he became the 2nd fighter in UFC history to capture a UFC title at 2 different weight classes (the other being #1 on this list). The main knock on BJ seems to be his cardio and that he underestimates his opponents. Well, not any more. Look for a recharged Penn to come out and remind everybody why he should be considered one of the most dangerous fighters in the game.

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6) Georges St. Pierre

GSP is just plain awesome. Anybody who can dominate Matt Hughes twice, as well as take the title off of Matt Serra is A-OK in my book. GSP is only 27 years old and is 17-2 in MMA. He is already a future UFC hall-of-famer in my book and his legacy is just starting. In 10 years, he will probably still be fighting and hell......he might be 43-2 by then. Plus it doesn't help that he looks like me. I say that because I was born two months before him so I got dibs on this look.

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7) Brock Lesnar

Growing up I was a HUGE WWE fan. While my love for wrestling has died down recently (the main thing in wrestling is you have to like the main eventers, right now I don't connect with any of them) I will always remember Brock Lesnar. I was there when Lesnar fell on his head during his attempted Shooting Star Press onto Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania 19. I saw Lesnar's TV debut on RAW. I saw Lesnar's last WWE match ("WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME???"). I got Lesnar up to an 85 rating on Madden before I got bored with that year's version. So you can say I have a little history with the guy. Now he is in a different sport, and I'm here with him again. Lesnar has impressed me thus far in his MMA career and I truly believe that if he puts his heart into it and continues, he could become one of the most dangerous heavyweights to ever compete in MMA. It is entirely up to him.

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8) Nick Diaz

This might be an unpopular pick, but guess what.....it's my list! To be a favorite fighter of mine, you have to be entertaining. Guess what? Nick Diaz is entertaining. I love the fact that he loves flipping people off, I love his bad ass attitude, and I love that he disrespects people. Sorry, but he reminds me a little of myself. I can be a mouthy asshole just like Diaz (just ask my girlfriend), which is probably why the guy remains one of my favorites. When I found out he got into a fight at the hospital with Joe Riggs, I wanted to know if he beat Riggs with a bed pan. Whenever I see Diaz on my screen, it's going to be entertaining....bottom line.

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9) Shinya Aoki

What's not too love about Aoki? His shiny outfits? His masterful submission skills? The fact that he can dominate at either lightweight or welterweight? The dude has it all, which is why he's on this list. I just wish he would come to the UFC and show off his skills for the non-hardcore MMA fans.

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10) Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza

As you know, it's no secret that I'm a HUGE Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fan. And when you speak BJJ, look no further than Jacare. The guy is currently 9-1 as a pro with 8 victories via submission. He is the 2004 and 2005 Openweight World Jiu-Jitsu Champion and the 2005 ADCC Absolute Division runner-up. The dude is scary good. Watch out for this guy in the near future.

And of course....an honorable mention!


GINA F'N CARANO!

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MMA Motivational Pictures

I'm here to help motivate you people. That's my main goal with writing these here MMA rankings. To motivate and to give the non-hardcore MMA fans a little bit more knowledge about who the top MMA fighters are in the world. These are some of the MMA motivational pictures I have found across the net, they should easily help you smile and enjoy life a little more.....ENJOY!

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OK, so that one had nothing to do with MMA.....it just cracked me up!

Now, for the reason you came here......

411's MMA Ranking Rules

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411's Official MMA Rankings

Heavyweight Division



1) Fedor Emelianenko (28-1)

Height: 6'0

Weight: 233

Currently fighting with: Affliction

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Tim Sylvia - Win via submission (rear naked choke) - Affliction: Banned - July 19, 2008

- vs. Hong Man Choi - Win via submission (arm bar) - Yarennoka - New Year's Eve 2007 - December 31, 2007

- vs. Matt Lindland - Win via submission (arm bar) - BodogFight: Clash of the Nations - April 14, 2007

- vs. Mark Hunt - Win via submission (kimura) - PRIDE - Shockwave 2006 - December 31, 2006

- vs. Mark Coleman - Win via submission (arm bar) - PRIDE 32: The Real Deal - October 21, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Currently unknown

Comments: Tough break for Fedor. He had to pull out of his scheduled fight at Affliction 2 with Andrei Arlovski due to a hand injury. Now Fedor will sit on the sidelines and wait and see who wins the fight between Arlovski and Josh Barnett and will be Fedor's next victi....errr opponent. Fedor will most likely end up facing Mirko Cro Cop on DREAM's New Year's Eve show in December. The latest update on Fedor vs. Randy Couture doesn't look good either. The UFC REALLY needs to do some negotiating work and get this dream fight done. Fedor has a clause in his contract with Affliction that would allow him to go to the UFC and face Couture. However, it all depends on how much money the UFC is offering and whether or not the UFC would allow Fedor to come in, fight one or two fights, and then bolt the organization. While Fedor is a huge name amongst hardcore MMA fans, he is still a relative unknown to the casual fans. A UFC appearance (especially a fight against Couture) would raise Fedor's stock to unbelievable levels and the UFC doesn't want to give Fedor that exposure if he's just going to leave the organization and head back to Affliction, the UFC's #1 competition. Either way, my MMA fanboyism is BEGGING Dana White to get this fight done. Do it!

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2) Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria (31-4-1)

Height: 6'3

Weight: 231

Currently fighting with: UFC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Tim Sylvia - Win via submission (guillotine choke) - UFC 81: Breaking Point - February 2, 2008

- vs. Heath Herring - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 73: Stacked - July 7th, 2007

- vs. Josh Barnett - Win via decision (unanimous) - PRIDE - Shockwave 2006 - December 31, 2006

- vs. Josh Barnett - Loss via decision (split) - PRIDE - Final Conflict Absolute - September 10, 2006

- vs. Fabricio Werdum - Win via decision (unanimous) - PRIDE - Critical Countdown Absolute - July 1, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Frank Mir - UFC 92 - December 27, 2008

Comments: The premiere of the newest season of "The Ultimate Fighter" starring coaches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir is right around the corner. You have to believe that the return of Randy Couture to the UFC has "Big Nog" thinking about a unification bout with Couture if he can get past Mir, and if Couture can get past Lesnar. A potential Nog/Couture fight would be awesome for the hardcore MMA fans. As far as the casual fans go, Nog is still not a huge name. However with a coaching stint on "The Ultimate Fighter" and a win over Mir in December, one would believe that Nog could end up a huge UFC star. Especially if he comes out of this latest UFC heavyweight title turmoil with the belt.

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3) Randy Couture (16-8)

Height: 6'1

Weight: 225

Currently fighting with: UFC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Gabriel Gonzaga - Win via TKO (strikes) - UFC 74: Respect - August 25, 2007

- vs. Tim Sylvia - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 68: Uprising - March 3, 2007

- vs. Chuck Liddell - Loss via KO (punch) - UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 - February 4, 2006

- vs. Mike Van Arsdale - Win via submission (anaconda choke) - UFC 54: Boiling Point - August 20, 2005

- vs. Chuck Liddell - Loss via KO (punches) - UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2 - April 16, 2005

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Brock Lesnar - UFC 91 "Couture vs. Lesnar" - November 15, 2008

Comments: Heeeee'sssssss baaaaacccckkkk! Finally, after a year long dispute with the UFC, "Captain America" returns! And not only that, but he returns to face off against BROCK F'N LESNAR! This fight came as a huge shock to me. Is Lesnar actually ready to face one of the greatest of all-time? Especially for the UFC heavyweight title. You have guys like Fabricio Werdum and ummmmm, and ummmmmmm, well Werdum who definitely deserve a shot at the UFC heavyweight title. Tons of people are predicting an easy win for Brock here due to the size advantage. However, don't underestimate Couture's standing skills. If the fight remains standing Couture will cause problems for Lesnar. Don't let the punch that Lesnar landed on Herring fool you. Couture is NOT Heath Herring. Very very interesting fight. It's just too bad that it couldn't happen in Portland, Oregon.

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4) Andrei Arlovski (13-5)

Height: 6'4

Weight: 240

Currently fighting with: Affliction

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Ben Rothwell - Win via KO (punches) - Affliction: Banned - July 19, 2008

- vs. Jake O'Brien - Win via TKO (punches) - UFC 82: Pride of a Champion - March 1, 2008

- vs. Fabricio Werdum - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 70: Nations Collide - April 21, 2007

- vs. Marcio Cruz - Win via KO (strikes) - UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz II - December 30, 2006

- vs. Tim Sylvia - Loss via decision (unanimous) - UFC 61: Bitter Rivals - July 8, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Josh Barnett - Affliction 2 "Day Of Reckoning" - 2009

Comments: Arlovski should breathe a breath of fresh air. Why? Because he no longer has to get his ass kicked by Fedor Emelianenko. Due to a hand injury Fedor was forced to pull out of Affliction's "Day Of Reckoning" and Arlvoski will now take on Barnett. This is a fight that I actually am looking forward to. A lot of people didn't like this fight when it was announced, and I don't see why. Both Barnett and Arlovski are former UFC heavyweight champion's. Not to mention the fight will be incredibly interesting. Look for Arlovski to stand and try to bang with Barnett.

This just in: I found out Affliction's "Day Of Reckoning" PPV has been postponed until next year. So ya, that sucks.

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5) Josh Barnett (26-5)

Height: 6'3

Weight: 250

Currently fighting with: World Victory Road, Affliction

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Pedro Rizzo - Win via KO (punch) - Affliction: Banned - July 19, 2008

- vs. Jeff Monson - Win via decision (unanimous) - World Victory Road: Sengoku 2 - May 18, 2008

- vs. Hidehiko Yoshida - Win via submission (heel hook) - World Victory Road: Sengoku - March 5, 2008

- vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira - Loss via decision (unanimous) - PRIDE - Shockwave 2006 - December 31, 2006

- vs. Pawel Nastula - Win via submission (toe hold) - PRIDE 32: The Real Deal - October 21, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Andrei Arlovski - Affliction "Day Of Reckoning" - 2009

Comments: See Arlovski, Andrei

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6) Fabricio Werdum (11-3-1)

Height: 6'4

Weight: 242

Currently fighting with: UFC

Last 5 wins:

- vs. Brandon Vera - Win via TKO (punches) - UFC 85: Bedlam - June 7, 2008

- vs. Gabriel Gonzaga - Win via TKO (punches) - UFC 80: Rapid Fire - January 19, 2008

- vs. Andrei Arlovski - Loss via decision (unanimous) - UFC 70: Nations Collide - April 21, 2007

- vs. Aleksander Emelianenko - Win via submission (choke) - 2H2H - Pride & Honor - November 12, 2006

- vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira - Loss via decision (unanimous) - PRIDE - Critical Countdown Absolute - July 1, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Junior dos Santos - UFC 90: "Silva vs. Cote" - October 25, 2008

Comments: Nobody in the UFC gets more screwed due to the recent return of Randy Couture than Werdum. After re-signing with the UFC and getting a clause in his contract that guaranteed him a title shot if he's victorious over Junior dos Santos at UFC 90 next month, Werdum will now have to sit on the sidelines for around a year and wait for his title shot. Will Werdum take the Kenny Florian rout and still schedule fights if he's victorious over dos Santos at UFC 90? Or will Werdum just sit around and let the Couture/Lesnar/Mir/Nog situation work itself out, even though it's looking like that situation won't be resolved until next summer. Not to mention if Couture defeats Lesnar, then defeats the winner of Mir/Nog, and then the UFC somehow signs Fedor.....Werdum may have to wait even longer. Not a good time to be Werdum at all.

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7) Gabriel Gonzaga (9-3)

Height: 6'2

Weight: 252

Currently fighting with: UFC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Justin McCully - Win via submission (kimura) - UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin - July 5, 2008

- vs. Fabricio Werdum - Loss via TKO (punches) - UFC 80: Rapid Fire - January 19, 2008

- vs. Randy Couture - Loss via TKO (strikes) - UFC 74: Respect - August 25, 2007

- vs. Mirko Cro Cop - Win via KO (head kick) - UFC 70: Nations Collide - April 21, 2007

- vs. Carmelo Marrero - Win via submission (arm bar) - UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz II - December 30, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Josh Hendricks - UFC 91: "Couture vs. Lesnar" - November 15, 2008

Comments: After defeating Justin McCully at UFC 86 in impressive fashion, Gonzaga has already scheduled another fight. He will be taking on UFC newcomer Josh Hendricks at UFC 91 in November. Hendricks is 14-4 as a pro with 4 TKO's and 9 submissions. He is also on a 9 fight win streak (minus a no contest with Chris Tuchscherer). Not a whole lot is known about Hendricks, but he hasn't lost since 2005. Something that definitely has to be cause for concern for Gonzaga.

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8) Tim Sylvia (26-6)

Height: 6'8

Weight: 260

Currently fighting with: Adrenaline MMA, Affliction

Last 5 wins:

- vs. Fedor Emelianenko - Loss via submission (rear naked choke) - Affliction: Banned - July 19, 2008

- vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira - Loss via submission (guillotine choke) - UFC 81: Breaking Point - February 2, 2008

- vs. Brandon Vera - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 77: Hostile Territory - October 20, 2007

- vs. Randy Couture - Loss via decision (unanimous) - UFC 68: Uprising - March 3, 2007

- vs. Jeff Monson - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 65: Bad Intentions - November 18, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Currently unknown

Comments: Rumors are currently going around that Tim Sylvia could face Jerome LeBanner possibly at Affliction 3 next year. LeBanner and Sylvia have had a war of words going on between the two the last few years and tons of people have been dying to see this fight. LeBanner is only 3-1-1 as a pro in MMA and hasn't fought in 2 years, however his kickboxing record is 90-15-1-1. This fight would be an awesome stand-up war, and would put an end to their feud. A feud that started when LeBanner and his manager made comments regarding Sylvia's striking abilities. Needless to say, LeBanner isn't impressed with Sylvia.

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9) Mirko Cro Cop (23-6-2)

Height: 6'2

Weight: 220

Currently fighting with: DREAM

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Tatsuya Mizuno - Win via TKO (punches) - DREAM: Heiwa Dream 1 - March 15, 2008

- vs. Cheick Kongo - Loss via decision (unanimous) - UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion - September 8, 2007

- vs. Gabriel Gonzaga - Loss via KO (head kick) - UFC 70: Nations Collide - April 21, 2007

- vs. Eddie Sanchez - Win via TKO (punches) - UFC 67: All or Nothing - February 3, 2007

- vs. Josh Barnett - Win via submission (strikes) - PRIDE - Final Conflict Absolute - September 10, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Alistair Overeem - DREAM 6 - September 23, 2008

Comments: It's FINALLY been booked. Cro Cop vs. Alistair Overeem will finally happen this month! If you aren't looking forward to this fight than perhaps you should get your man card taken away. This one should be a war. I'm just glad that Comcast is finally going to carry HDnet so perhaps I will finally be able to see a DREAM event! GO ME!

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10) Frank Mir (11-3)

Height: 6'1

Weight: 240

Currently fighting with: UFC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Brock Lesnar - Win via submission (knee bar) - UFC 81: Breaking Point - February 2, 2008

- vs. Antoni Hardonk - Win via submission (kimura) - UFC 74: Respect - August 25, 2007

- vs. Brandon Vera - Loss via TKO (strikes) - UFC 65: Bad Intentions - November 18, 2006

- vs. Dan Christison - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 61: Bitter Rivals - July 8, 2006

- vs. Marcio Cruz - Loss via TKO (strikes) - UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 - February 4, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira - UFC 92 - December 27, 2008

Comments: Can Frank Mir defeat Big Nog and become the NEW UFC interim heavyweight champion? Imagine this....what if Mir defeats Big Nog, and Lesnar defeats Couture. We will then see Lesnar vs. Mir to unify the UFC heavyweight titles. Wouldn't that be something? It would give Brock a chance to redeem his loss to Mir. But of course that is a HUGE if! Personally I'm rooting for a possible Couture/Big Nog fight. But then again, what hardcore MMA fan isn't?

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On The Bubble: (On the bubble includes fighter's who aren't ranked yet still remain a threat in their division)





Cheick Kongo (12-4-1)

Height: 6'4

Weight: 230

Currently fighting with: UFC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Dan Evensen - Win via TKO (strikes) - UFC 87: Seek And Destroy - August 9, 2008

- vs. Heath Herring - Loss via decision (split) - UFC 82: Pride of a Champion - March 1, 2008

- vs. Mirko Cro Cop - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion - September 8, 2007

- vs. Assuerio Silva - Win via decision (majority) - UFC 70: Nations Collide - April 21, 2007

- vs. Carmelo Marrero - Loss via decision (split) - UFC 64: Unstoppable - October 14, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Currently unknown

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Aleksander Emelianenko (13-3)

Height: 6'6

Weight: 253

Currently fighting with: Adrenaline MMA, Affliction

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Silvao Santos - Win via TKO (punches) - M-1: Challenge - April 3, 2008

- vs. Dan Bobish - Win via submission (guillotine choke) - HCF - Title Wave - October 19, 2007

- vs. Jessie Gibson - Win via submission (kimura) - M-1: Russia vs. Europe - July 21, 2007

- vs. Eric Pele - Win via KO (punch) - BodogFight: Clash of the Nations - April 14, 2007

- vs. Fabricio Werdum - Loss via submission (choke) - 2H2H - Pride & Honor - November 12, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Currently unknown

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Antonio Silva (11-1)

Height: 6'4

Weight: 300

Currently fighting with: EliteXC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Justin Eilers - Win via TKO (knees and punches) - EliteXC: Unfinished Business - July 26, 2008

- vs. Ricco Rodriguez - Win via decision (split) - EliteXC: Street Certified - February 16, 2008

- vs. Jonathan Wiezorek - Win via submission (rear naked choke) - EliteXC: Renegade - November 10, 2007

- vs. Wesley Correira - Win via TKO (strikes) - EliteXC: Destiny - February 10, 2007

- vs. Eric Pele - Loss via TKO (strikes) - BodogFight: USA vs. Russia - December 2, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Currently suspended

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Brock Lesnar (2-1)

Height: 6'2

Weight: 265

Birthday: July 12, 1977

Currently Fighting With: UFC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Heath Herring - Win via decision (unanimous) - UFC 87: Seek And Destroy - August 9, 2008

- vs. Frank Mir - Loss via submission (kneebar) - UFC 81: Breaking Point - February 2, 2008

- vs. Min Soo Kim - Win via submission (strikes) - K1 HERO's - Dynamite!! USA - June 2, 2007

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Randy Couture - UFC 91: "Couture vs. Lesnar" - November 15, 2008

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Roy Nelson (13-2)

Weight: 249

Birthday: June 20, 1976

Currently Fighting With: Affliction

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Brad Imes - Win via TKO (punches) - IFL: Connecticut - May 16, 2008

- vs. Fabiano Scherner - Win via TKO (punches) - IFL: Las Vegas - February 29, 2008

- vs. Antoine Jaoude - Win via KO (punch) - IFL: World Grand Prix Finals - December 29, 2007

- vs. Bryan Vetell - Win via TKO (strikes) - IFL: World Grand Prix Semifinals - November 3, 2007

- vs. Shane Ott - Win via decision (unanimous) - IFL: Las Vegas - June 16, 2007

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Paul Buentello - Affliction "Day Of Reckoning" - 2009

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Alistair Overeem (28-11)

Height: 6'5

Weight: 205

Birthday: May 17, 1980

Currently Fighting With: DREAM, Strikeforce

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Mark Hunt - Win via submission (keylock) - DREAM 5 - July 21, 2008

- vs. Tae Hyun Lee - Win via KO (punches) - DREAM 4 - June 15, 2008

- vs. Paul Buentello - Win via submission (knees to the body) - Strikeforce: 4 Men Enter, 1 Man Survives - November 16, 2007

- vs. Sergei Kharitonov - Loss via TKO (strikes) - K-1 HERO's Tournament Final - September 17, 2007

- vs. Michael Knaap - Win via submission (guillotine choke) - K-1 World GP - June 23, 2007

Next scheduled appearance:

- vs. Mirko Cro Cop - DREAM 6 - September 23, 2008

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Cain Velasquez (4-0)

Height: 6'2

Weight: 242

Currently Fighting With: UFC

Last 5 fights:

- vs. Jake O'Brien - Win via TKO (strikes) - UFC: Silva vs. Irvin - July 19, 2008

- vs. Brad Morris - Win via TKO (strikes) - UFC 83: Serra vs. St. Pierre II - April 19, 2008

- vs. Jeremiah Constant - Win via TKO - BodogFIGHT: St Petersburg - December 16, 2006

- vs. Jesse Fujarczyk - Win via TKO (strikes) - Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello - October 7, 2006

Next scheduled appearance:

- Currently unknown

Before I leave you all, I'd like to take this time and remember those we lost on September 11, 2001. It's a day that I will never forget as long as I live. Take some time out of this day and remember those people who lost their lives due to this horrible tragedy.