411's MMA Rankings 11.27.08: Heavyweight
Posted by Dustin James on 11.27.2008
Brock Lesnar shocked the world when he defeated Randy Couture at UFC 91 last week. Where does he land in the latest set of 411's MMA Rankings? The anticipation is over.......
Welcome back to your favorite set of MMA rankings here at 411mania.com! First off I would like to apologize for the shortened rankings this week (no comments on the rankings from myself). First after spending over an hour on these rankings...my computer decides to FREEZE. I was going to armbar the damn thing before I remembered it had no arms. So then I decided to write these at the last minute and my computer is STILL acting up. And to to top it all off my boss has me work a 12 hour shift. Long story short....I went on to armbar my boss and here we are!
Where does Brock Lesnar land?.......
The anticipation must be killing you!
Last Year At This Time
1. Fedor Emelianenko
2. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria
3. Josh Barnett
4. Gabriel Gonzaga
5. Tim Sylvia
6. Andrei Arlovski
7. Mirko Cro Cop
8. Cheick Kongo
9. TIE - Fabricio Werdum, Sergei Kharitonov, Ben Rothwell
Brandon Vera was "On the bubble"
411's MMA Ranking Rules
- If a fighter hasn't fought in a year, he can not be ranked. It's not fair to people who are fighting to not be ranked because a fighter is taking a year off. The rule also applies to specific divisions. If a fighter hasn't fought in a weight division in a year he is no longer eligible to be ranked. However, if a fighter schedules a fight he is still eligible for being ranked.
- If you wish to complain about a fighter's ranking in the comments section, then please include an objective reason as to why you don't like the ranking, and remember "if u rite lik thiss" then your opinion doesn't matter.
- 411's MMA Rankings are voted on by the MMA staff of 411mania. So if you are an MMA fighter and hate where you are ranked, beating just me up would be unnecessary. You would have to beat us all up, and when we are all together.....we could probably beat up one of Fedor's legs!
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. Andrei Arlovski - Affliction: Day Of Reckoning - January 24, 2009
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: "Ultimate 2008" - December 27, 2009
3) Andrei Arlovski (13-5)
Height: 6'4
Weight: 240
Currently fighting with: Affliction
Last 5 fights:
- vs. Roy Nelson - Win via KO (punch) - EliteXC: Heat - October 4, 2008
- 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
Next scheduled appearance:
- vs. Fedor Emelianenko - Affliction: Day Of Reckoning - January 24, 2009
4) 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. To Be Announced - Affliction: Day Of Reckoning - January 24, 2009
5) Brock Lesnar (3-1)
Height: 6'2
Weight: 265
Birthday: July 12, 1977
Currently Fighting With: UFC
Last 5 fights:
- vs. Randy Couture - Win via TKO (punches) - UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar - November 15, 2008
- 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. Currently unknown
6) Randy Couture (16-9)
Height: 6'1
Weight: 225
Currently fighting with: UFC
Last 5 fights:
- vs. Brock Lesnar - Loss via TKO (punches) - UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar - November 15, 2008
- 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
Next scheduled appearance:
- vs. Currently unknown
7) Gabriel Gonzaga (10-3)
Height: 6'2
Weight: 252
Currently fighting with: UFC
Last 5 fights:
- vs. Josh Hendricks - Win via KO (punches) - UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar - November 15, 2008
- 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
Next scheduled appearance:
- vs. Currently unknown
8) Alistair Overeem (29-11)
Height: 6'5
Weight: 205
Birthday: May 17, 1980
Currently Fighting With: DREAM, Strikeforce
Last 5 fights:
vs. Gary Goodridge - Win via submission (kimura) - Glory 10: Battle of Arnhem - November 9, 2008
- vs. Mirko Cro Cop - No Contest (knee to the groin) - DREAM 6 - September 23, 2008
- 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
Next scheduled appearance:
- vs. Mirko Cro Cop - K-1 Dynamite!! New Year's Eve Show - December 31, 2008 (currently rumored)
9) 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 "Ultimate 2008" - December 27, 2008
10) 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. Rumored for Affliction "Day Of Reckoning"
On The Bubble: (On the bubble includes fighter's who aren't ranked yet still remain a threat in their division)
Mirko Cro Cop (23-6-2)
Height: 6'2
Weight: 220
Currently fighting with: DREAM
Last 5 fights:
- vs. Alistair Overeem - No Contest (knee to the groin) - DREAM 6 - September 23, 2008
- vs. Tatsuya Mizuno - Win via TKO (punches) - 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
Next scheduled appearance:
- vs. Alistair Overeem - K-1 Dynamite!! New Year's Eve Show - December 31, 2008 (currently rumored)
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. Mustafa Al-Turk - UFC 92 "Ultimate 2008" - December 27, 2008
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
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
Fabricio Werdum (11-4-1)
Height: 6'4
Weight: 242
Currently fighting with: Free Agent
Last 5 wins:
- vs. Junior dos Santos - Loss via TKO (punches) - UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote - October 25, 2008
- 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
Posted By: Guest#5035 (Guest) on November 26, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Where the fuck is Shane Carwin?
Posted By: Saint (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Cant really aruge at all with the rankings, well done guys!
Posted By: Brad (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 12:30 AM
"Gabriel Gonzaga > Frank Mir?!?!
WTF?!"
Agreed. Double WTF?!
Posted By: Mr. Mack (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 12:32 AM
nice to see brock on it.. but wats with Frank Mir not being closer to atleast top 5 and WAT IS THAT GOOF Sylvia on this list!?
Posted By: wylung (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 01:00 AM
Nice rankings.. Good job guys.
Posted By: Samer (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 01:34 AM
Oh wah-wah about Mir, he hasn't fought since February. He'll rank higher when he fights.
That being said...Big Nog hasn't fought since then too and he's still ranked #2? I'd def put Arlovski over him...fuck Nog's record, bitch needs to fight more than twice a year.
Who will dethrone Fedor?! If Nog beats Mir...maybe.
Posted By: Ramsey (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Its too early for Brock to be on that list, sorry guys... Why is Sylia on there, seriously. Sylias 2 of his last 5!!!
Posted By: Jorge (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 08:44 AM
nice to see brock on it.. but wats with Frank Mir not being closer to atleast top 5 and WAT IS THAT GOOF Sylvia on this list!?
Posted By: wylung (Guest
because hi last fight he lucked out cause brock was dominating his ass
Posted By: brock10x>mir (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Mostly great-I have noticed one small error. Tim Sylvia didn't lose to Fedor by rear naked choke-he lost by total, utter demolition. LOL. It's not like the fight was back and forth and he just go caught. He got whipped!!! I know you're just being accurate, but I'd love to see that written down.
Posted By: TF (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 11:10 AM
I love how there is no mention of Brock being champion, and his picture doesn't even include the belt. 411 can stop sucking Fedor off, and start acting like a legitimate news source....wait DMX ARRESTED AGAIN??@!?!?! *clicks link*
Posted By: guest (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 11:12 AM
BOOOOO!
No Kimbo?
BOOOOOO!
Posted By: Guest#0180 (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I love how there is no mention of Brock being champion, and his picture doesn't even include the belt. 411 can stop sucking Fedor off, and start acting like a legitimate news source....wait DMX ARRESTED AGAIN??@!?!?! *clicks link*
Posted By: guest (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Please get off of brock's crotch, aall these pictures are still old. Nog is still not wearing his belt when he got it in feb... so shut up please. Don't worry i dont think brock will hold his belt on for long though, he'll get subbed soon again. Whether it's Nog or Mir. Plus i think Randy can still beat him.
Posted By: TJ (Guest) on November 27, 2008 at 03:01 PM
