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1. 1

   

   Anthony Pettis

   "Showtime"

   25-14-0

   Impressive quick submission against one of the best grapplers in the division.
   W - Henderson, Aug 2013; W - Cerrone, Jan 2013; W - Lauzon, Feb 2012;
   

2. 2

   

   Benson Henderson

   "Smooth"

   30-12-0

   Lost the wrestling and the early striking exchanges before hurt the opponent and finishing him.
   W - Khabilov, Jun 2014; W - Thomson, Jan 2014; L - Pettis, Aug 2013;
   

3. 3

   

   Gilbert Melendez

   "El Nino"

   22-8-0

   Was more technical and controlled the fight, until he was pulled into a brawl late.
   W - Sanchez, Oct 2013; L - Henderson, Apr 2013; W - Thomson, May 2012;
   

4. 4

   

   Eddie Alvarez

   "The Underground King"

   30-8-0, 2 NC

   Good movement early. Good striking, bad striking defense. Good TDD and BJJ.
   W - Chandler, Nov 2013; W - Freire, Oct 2012; W - Aoki, Apr 2012;
   

5. 5

   

   Khabib Nurmagomedov

   "The Eagle"

   29-0-0

   Was the better ground fighter and was able to hang on the feet also. Best win of his career.
   W - dos Anjos, Apr 2014; W - Healy, Sep 2013; W - Trujillo, May 2013;
   

6. 6

   

   Rafael dos Anjos

   32-16-0

   Taken down repeatedly, but has good ability to get back up. Improving striking game.
   W - High, Jun 2014; L - Nurmagomedov, Apr 2014; W - Cerrone, Aug 2013;
   

7. 7

   

   Donald Cerrone

   "Cowboy"

   36-17-0, 2 NC

   Fighting more composed. Good ability to get back to the feet. Dominated the striking.
   W - Miller, Jul 2014; W - Barboza, Apr 2014; W - Martins, Jan 2014;
   

8. 8

   

   Will Brooks

   "Ill"

   26-5-1

   Nice take downs and powerful GnP. Good cardio and athleticism. Is fighting smart now.
   W - Chandler, May 2014; W - Sarnavskiy, Nov 2013; W - Awad, Oct 2013;
   

9. 9

   

   Michael Chandler

   "Iron"

   23-8-0

   Fast and powerful. Problems dealing with side movement. Made several positional mistakes.
   L - Brooks, May 2014; L - Alvarez, Nov 2013; W - Rickels, Jul 2013;
   

10. 10

    

    Bobby Green

    "King"

    32-15-1, 1 NC

    Solid wrestling with good movement and cardio. Won a controversial decision. Nice win streak.
    W - Thomson, Jul 2014; W - Healy, Dec 2013; W - Krause, Nov 2013;
    

11+

11. 11

    

    Josh Thomson

    "The Punk"  |  23-9-0, 1 NC

    Nice movement, striking, wrestling and BJJ. Good strategist. Dropped another robbery decision.
    L - Green, Jul 2014; L - Henderson, Jan 2014; W - Diaz, Apr 2013;
    

12. 12

    

    Nate Diaz

    21-13-0

    Did better against an opponent who chases and doesn't kick.
    W - Maynard, Nov 2013; L - Thomson, Apr 2013; L - Henderson, Dec 2012;
    

13. 13

    

    Myles Jury

    "Fury"  |  19-6-0

    Good defensive movement. Landed some hard punches and got some TDs to win a clear decision.
    W - Sanchez, Mar 2014; W - Ricci, Sep 2013; W - Nijem, Apr 2013;
    

14. 14

    

    Michael Johnson

    "The Menace"  |  22-19-0

    Fighting smarter. Crisp boxing and good movement. Good counter-wrestling.
    W - Guillard, Mar 2014; W - Tibau, Dec 2013; W - Lauzon, Aug 2013;
    

15. 15

    

    Edson Barboza

    "Junior"  |  24-11-0

    Good TDD, impressive offensive striking. Bad striking defense.
    W - Dunham, Jul 2014; L - Cerrone, Apr 2014; W - Castillo, Dec 2013;
    

16. 16

    

    Diego Sanchez

    "Nightmare"  |  30-14-0

    Another close, controversial decision win. Doesn't wrestle, just moves forward getting tagged a lot.
    W - Pearson, Jun 2014; L - Jury, Mar 2014; L - Melendez, Oct 2013;
    

17. 17

    

    Takanori Gomi

    "The Fireball Kid"  |  35-15-0, 1 NC

    Good TDD. Nice punches and movement. The fight was closer than it should have been.
    W - Vallie-Flagg, Apr 2014; L - Sanchez, Mar 2013; W - Danzig, Nov 2012;
    

18. 18

    

    Evan Dunham

    18-9-1

    Good all around game. Bad striking defense. Couldn't hang with a elite striker.
    L - Barboza, Jul 2014; L - Cerrone, Nov 2013; L - dos Anjos, May 2013;
    

19. 19

    

    Gleison Tibau

    37-19-0

    Slows down on the third. Out-grinded a grinder.
    W - Healy, Jul 2014; L - Johnson, Dec 2013; W - Varner, Aug 2013;
    

20. 20

    

    Rustam Khabilov

    "Tiger"  |  24-4-0

    Great cardio. Was able to find success early against a top contender, but was finished on the forth.
    L - Henderson, Jun 2014; W - Masvidal, Nov 2013; W - Medeiros, Apr 2013;
    

21. 21

    

    Gray Maynard

    "The Bully"  |  13-7-1, 1 NC

    Got a TD but wasn't able to hold. Bad striking defense.
    L - Diaz, Nov 2013; L - Grant, May 2013; W - Guida, Jun 2012;
    

22. 22

    

    Jim Miller

    "A-10"  |  37-18-0, 1 NC

    Hurt the opponent on the feet and quickly finished him.
    W - Medeiros, Apr 2014; W - Camões, Dec 2013; NC - Healy, Apr 2013;
    

23. 23

    

    Danny Castillo

    "Last Call"  |  17-10-0

    Lost the wrestling on the first, but got a huge overhand KO in the second.
    W - Brenneman, Apr 2014; L - Barboza, Dec 2013; W - Means, Jul 2013;
    

24. 24

    

    Joe Lauzon

    "J-Lau"  |  28-15-0

    Was able to bring the fight down, landed good GnP there.
    W - Danzig, Dec 2013; L - Johnson, Aug 2013; L - Miller, Dec 2012;
    

25. 25

    

    Abel Trujillo

    "Killa"  |  15-8-0, 1 NC

    Defends badly against straight punches and doesn't move too well. Impressive power.
    W - Varner, Jan 2014; W - Bowling, Dec 2013; NC - Bowling, Aug 2013;
    

26. 26

    

    Jorge Masvidal

    "Gamebred"  |  35-17-0

    Good TDD, BJJ and striking. Bad striking defense. Got dropped early but played a control game after.
    W - Cruickshank, Jul 2014; W - Healy, Apr 2014; L - Khabilov, Nov 2013;
    

27. 27

    

    Tony Ferguson

    "El Cucuy"  |  25-10-0

    Bad striking defense. Lots of power and good wrestling. Improving BJJ. Bombed the short opponent.
    W - Kikuno, May 2014; W - Rio, Oct 2013; L - Johnson, May 2012;
    

28. 28

    

    James Krause

    "The"  |  28-8-0

    Long. Goes for the take down. Good cardio. Dangerous guard. Dangerous leg kicks.
    W - Varner, May 2014; L - Green, Nov 2013; W - Stout, Jun 2013;
    

29. 29

    

    Jamie Varner

    "C-4"  |  21-11-1, 2 NC

    Lost via injury after taking some hard leg kicks.
    L - Krause, May 2014; L - Trujillo, Jan 2014; L - Tibau, Aug 2013;
    

30. 30

    

    Ross Pearson

    "The Real Deal"  |  20-17-0, 1 NC

    Didn't put up enough volume to convince the judges in a fight he should have won.
    L - Sanchez, Jun 2014; NC - Guillard, Oct 2013; W - Couture, Apr 2013;
    

31. 31

    

    Melvin Guillard

    "The Young Assassin"  |  32-22-2, 3 NC

    Is more passive now, Didn't push the pace and just lost the fight.
    L - Johnson, Mar 2014; NC - Pearson, Oct 2013; W - Danzig, Jul 2013;
    

32. 32

    

    Thiago Tavares

    24-11-1

    Fast hands and good BJJ. Was able to take the wrestler down. Good TDD.
    W - Salas, Nov 2013; L - Nurmagomedov, Jan 2013; W - Stout, Jan 2012;
    

33. 33

    

    Justin Gaethje

    "The Highlight"  |  25-5-0

    Young and loose. Good ground game with dangerous striking. Evil leg kicks. Undefeated.
    W - Patishnock, Jan 2014; W - Lauzon, Oct 2013; W - Cobb, Jun 2013;
    

34. 34

    

    Alan Patrick

    "Nuguette"  |  15-4-0, 1 NC

    Undefeated. Good on the ground, with some striking. Lengthy.
    W - Makdessi, Jan 2014; W - Whiteley, Oct 2013;
    

35. 35

    

    Pat Healy

    "Bam Bam"  |  30-21-0, 1 NC

    Very slow and doesn't set up his TDs enough.
    L - Tibau, Jul 2014; L - Masvidal, Apr 2014; L - Green, Dec 2013;
    

36. 36

    

    Paul Sass

    "Sassangle"  |  14-2-0

    Quick submission of an opponent who was happy to engage with his guard.
    W - Montoya, Oct 2013; L - Castillo, Feb 2013; L - Wiman, Sep 2012;
    

37. 37

    

    Kamal Shalorus

    "Prince of Persia"  |  9-5-2

    Powerful wrestling. Good cardio. Surprising boxing.
    W - Sexon, Mar 2014; W - Folayang, May 2013; L - dos Anjos, May 2012;
    

38. 38

    

    Elias Silvério

    "Xuxu"  |  20-10-1

    Long and strong. Goes for TDs and has good BJJ. Got a late submission finish.
    W - Chavez, May 2014; W - Vallie-Flagg, Jan 2014; W - Zeferino, Sep 2013;
    

39. 39

    

    Vinc Pichel

    "From Hell"  |  14-3-0

    Kept good pressure, not letting the opponent get confortable ever. Powerful with good pace.
    W - Njokuani, May 2014; W - Whiteley, Jan 2014; L - Khabilov, Dec 2012;
    

40. 40

    

    Adriano Martins

    29-12-0, 1 NC

    Good guard passing, transitions and submissions on top. Powerful left hand on the feet.
    W - Puig, Jul 2014; L - Cerrone, Jan 2014; W - Cruickshank, Nov 2013;
    

41. 41

    

    Anthony Njokuani

    "The Assassin"  |  16-13-0, 1 NC

    Scared of the TD, didn't do much on the feet. Was controlled on the ground.
    L - Pichel, May 2014; W - Bowling, Apr 2013; L - Dos Anjos, Jul 2012;
    

42. 42

    

    John Makdessi

    "The Bull"  |  18-9-0

    Good TDD. Very good striking. Nice jab. Was not veery active, in fear of the TD.
    L - Patrick, Jan 2014; W - Forte, Sep 2013; W - Cruickshank, Mar 2013;
    

43. 43

    

    Luiz Firmino

    "Buscape"  |  20-10-0

    Was able to out-wrestle the wrestler. Displayed good cardio.
    W - Volkmann, Oct 2013; W - Palomino, Jan 2013;
    

44. 44

    

    Gesias Cavalcante

    "JZ"  |  22-12-1, 2 NC

    Powerful wrestling and top control. Simple but powerful striking. Slow footwork.
    W - Griffin, Aug 2013; L - Gaethje, Mar 2013; W - O'Brien, Nov 2012;
    

45. 45

    

    Michael Chiesa

    "Maverick"  |  16-7-0

    Good wrestling base and BJJ to complement it. Has some dangerous punches too.
    W - Trinaldo, May 2014; W - Smith, Nov 2013; L - Masvidal, Jul 2013;
    

46. 46

    

    Marcin Held

    28-10-0

    Slick submissions on the ground with improving striking. Was losing before getting the submission.
    W - Jolly, May 2014; W - Anderson, Apr 2014; W - Cavalheiro, Mar 2014;
    

47. 47

    

    Patricky Pitbull

    25-13-0

    Still throwing single shots. But is moving better and landing powerful blows. He is back.
    W - Campos, Apr 2014; W - Rickels, Mar 2014; W - Berto, Nov 2013;
    

48. 48

    

    Isaac Vallie-Flagg

    16-7-1

    Simple style. Lost the striking but kept trying and made it close.
    L - Gomi, Apr 2014; L - Silverio, Jan 2014; W - Edwards, Feb 2013;
    

49. 49

    

    David Rickels

    "The Caveman"  |  22-6-0, 2 NC

    Was too aggressive against a dangerous opponent. Only has on gear.
    L - Freire, Mar 2014; W - Ambrose, Oct 2013; L - Chandler, Jul 2013;
    

50. 50

    

    Alexander Sarnavskiy

    "Tiger"  |  41-8-0

    Seemed to give up again against a more tenacious fighter.
    L - Brooks, Nov 2013; W - Tirloni, Oct 2013; W - Davis, Sep 2013;
    

51. 51

    

    Daron Cruickshank

    "Detroit Superstar"  |  23-14-0, 1 NC

    Almost got the KO early. Fought really stupid afterwards. Subpar ground game.
    L - Masvidal, Jul 2014; W - Koch, May 2014; W - Rio, Jan 2014;
    

52. 52

    

    Saad Awad

    "Assassin"  |  24-14-0, 1 NC

    Good wrestling and BJJ. Powerful striking, with bad striking defense.
    W - Stapleton, Sep 2013; L - Rickels, Mar 2013; W - Brooks, Feb 2013;
    

53. 53

    

    Norman Parke

    "Stormin"  |  32-7-1, 1 NC

    Good striking and TDs. Bad striking defense, good cardio.
    W - Kotani, Jul 2014; D - Santos, Mar 2014; W - Tuck, Oct 2013;
    

54. 54

    

    Fabrício Camões

    "Morango"  |  14-9-1

    Was able to get the TD but was submitted.
    L - Miller, Dec 2013; L - Guillard, Jul 2012; W - Hayden, Jan 2012;
    

55. 55

    

    Mitch Clarke

    "Danger Zone"  |  11-5-0

    Not athletic. Couldn't hang on the feet nor get a TD. Smart submission to save his day.
    W - Iaquinta, May 2014; W - Maguire, Jun 2013; L - Kuivanen, Jul 2012;
    

56. 56

    

    Al Iaquinta

    "Raging"  |  14-7-1

    Powerful, if a bit wild striking and good TDD. Dominated everything before being finished.
    L - Clarke, May 2014; W - Lee, Jan 2014; W - Hallmann, Oct 2013;
    

57. 57

    

    Piotr Hallmann

    "Płetwal"  |  19-6-0

    Is good on the ground but gets tagged a lot and is not very explosive. Outlasted the older opponent.
    W - Edwards, Jun 2014; L - Iaquinta, Oct 2013; W - Trinaldo, Sep 2013;
    

58. 58

    

    Francisco Trinaldo

    "Massaranduba"  |  28-9-0

    Very strong. Couldn't deal with the range or land anything significant.
    L - Chiesa, May 2014; W - Ronson, Feb 2014; L - Hallman, Sep 2013;
    

59. 59

    

    Yancy Medeiros

    12-8-0, 2 NC

    Fast and powerful on the feet with bad striking defense. Quickly finished.
    L - Miller, Apr 2014; W - Edwards, Nov 2013; L - Khabilov, Apr 2013;
    

60. 60

    

    Ryan Couture

    12-6-0

    Was overpowered by the younger, bigger, faster opponent. Didn't have anything for him.
    L - Iaquinta, Aug 2013; L - Pearson, Apr 2013; W - Noons, Jan 2013;
    

61. 61

    

    Francisco Trevino

    13-3-0

    W - Forte, Mar 2014;
    

62. 62

    

    Renee Forte

    8-4-0

    Grinding style. Bad striking defense. Strong, but sloppy punches.
    L - Trevino, Mar 2014; L - Makdessi, Sep 2013; W - Etim, Feb 2013;
    

63. 63

    

    Terry Etim

    16-5-0

    Used his grappling to dominate a dangerous volume striker.
    W - Cenoble, Nov 2013; L - Forte, Feb 2013; L - Barboza, Jan 2012;
    

64. 64

    

    Derek Anderson

    "The Barbaric"  |  17-4-0, 1 NC

    Tall. Bad striking defense. Good all around game. Lost the striking and was submitted.
    L - Held, Apr 2014; W - Girtz, Mar 2014; W - Freire, Sep 2013;
    

65. 65

    

    Jon Tuck

    "Super Saiyan"  |  11-5-0

    Powerful but with bad cardio and defense. Good wrestling and submission game.
    W - Lindsey, Jun 2014; L - Parke, Oct 2013; W - Zhang, Nov 2012;
    

66. 66

    

    Satoru Kitaoka

    44-26-9

    Kept going for the leglocks and couldn't get it. Was outgunned. (Brooks fight)
    W - O'Grady, Sep 2013; W - Nakamura, Apr 2013; L - Brooks, Dec 2012;
    

67. 67

    

    Tyson Griffin

    17-8-0

    Good movement on the outside. Good wrestling.
    L - Cavalcante, Aug 2013; W - Escudero, Nov 2012; L - Palaszewski, Oct 2011;
    

68. 68

    

    Efrain Escudero

    "Hecho en Mexico"  |  32-17-0

    W - Palomino, Oct 2013; W - Surdyka, Sep 2013; W - Edwards, Jun 2013;
    

69. 69

    

    Michel Prazeres

    "Trator"  |  27-5-0

    Very strong. Good TD's and top control. Displayed better cardio because he controlled the pace better.
    W - Taisumov, Mar 2014; W - Ronson, Sep 2013; L - Thiago, May 2013;
    

70. 70

    

    Yui Chul Nam

    "The Korean Bulldozer"  |  20-8-1

    Very powerful striking. Dropped the opponent multiple times. Bad ground game.
    W - Tokudome, Feb 2014;
    

71. 71

    

    John Alessio

    "The Natural"  |  35-17-0, 2 NC

    Good standup but is dominated by grapplers willing to control him.
    W - Wisely, May 2014; L - Brooks, Sep 2013; NC - Mazany, Nov 2012;
    

72. 72

    

    Kazuki Tokudome

    20-11-1

    Good top control and submission defense. Bad striking defense. Was hit a lot but kept coming.
    L - Nam, Feb 2014; L - Parke, Jul 2013; W - Marcello, Mar 2013;
    

73. 73

    

    James Vick

    "The Texecutioner"  |  13-6-0

    Dangerous both striking and with submissions. Still very raw.
    W - Nijem, Aug 2013;
    

74. 74

    

    Mike Ricci

    "The Martian"  |  11-5-0

    Reliable, simple style.
    W - Gurgel, Feb 2014; L - Jury, Sep 2013; W - Fletcher, Mar 2013;
    

75. 75

    

    Ramsey Nijem

    "Nasty"  |  10-9-0

    Long, with serviceable striking and BJJ. Was more aggressive than normal.
    W - Dariush, Apr 2014; W - Edwards, Jan 2014; L - Vick, Aug 2013;
    

76. 76

    

    Joe Proctor

    11-5-0

    Good cardio and combinations on the feet. Has some wrestling too. Bad striking defense.
    W - Salas, Jul 2014; W - Marcello, Feb 2014; L - Nijem, Dec 2012;
    

77. 77

    

    Justin Salas

    "J-Bomb"  |  12-7-0

    Again, his wrestling wasn't working. Has power in his strikes, but bad striking defemse.
    L - Proctor, Jul 2014; W - Wall, May 2014; L - Tavares, Nov 2013;
    

78. 78

    

    Ricardo Tirloni

    22-9-0

    Powerful on the clinch, with good BJJ and some power in his strikes. Bad striking defense.
    L - Sarnavskiy, Oct 2013; W - Clementi, Sep 2013; L - Brooks, Jan 2013;
    

79. 79

    

    Erik Koch

    "The Phoenix"  |  16-6-0

    Was not finding range and got caught by an impressive kick.
    L - Cruickshank, May 2014; W - Oliveira, Feb 2014; L - Poirier, Aug 2013;
    

80. 80

    

    Rafaello Oliveira

    "Tractor"  |  16-8-0

    Knocked out quickly.
    L - Koch, Feb 2014; L - Barboza, Jul 2013; W - Isquierdo, Jul 2012;
    

81. 81

    

    Dan Lauzon

    "The Upgrade"  |  17-6-0

    Beat a fine grappler in striking. Good BJJ.
    L - Gaethje, Oct 2013; W - Gunderson, Jun 2013;
    

82. 82

    

    Rashid Magomedov

    "Gorets"  |  25-6-1, 1 NC

    Impressive submission defense and heart. Not very active on the feet, is a counter-striker.
    W - Damm, May 2014; W - Martin, Jan 2014;
    

83. 83

    

    Rodrigo Damm

    12-9-0

    Good wrestling and submissions. Passive on the feet. Doesn't try many TDs. Small.
    L - Magomedov, May 2014; W - Jorge, Feb 2014; W - Hirota, Jun 2013;
    

84. 84

    

    Ivan Jorge

    "Batman"  |  27-9-0

    Close striking match. Didn't push the pace enough and lost the decision.
    L - Damm, Feb 2014; W - Wisniewski, Feb 2014;
    

85. 85

    

    Justin Wilcox

    "The Silverback"  |  14-7-0, 1 NC

    Took the opponent down and controlled him on rounds two and three. Took some shots on the first.
    W - Fischer, Mar 2014;
    

86. 86

    

    Beneil Dariush

    "Benny"  |  22-6-1

    Was too passive and had terrible striking defense.
    L - Nijem, Apr 2014; W - Brenneman, Jan 2014;
    

87. 87

    

    Jason Fischer

    "The Finisher"  |  14-4-0

    Good overall game. Quick on the striking. Good submission defense. Didn't defend the TD.
    L - Wilcox, Mar 2014; L - Rickels, Feb 2013; W - Magakian, Jan 2013;
    

88. 88

    

    Lewis Gonzalez

    "Lethal"  |  12-4-0

    Good wrestling, cardio and submission defense. Some front chokes. Undefeated.
    W - McKee, Aug 2013; W - Sanchez, May 2013;
    

89. 89

    

    Derek Campos

    "The Stallion"  |  20-12-0

    Good cardio and power. Young. Bad TDD. Overwhelmed by a more experienced opponent.
    L - Freire, Apr 2014; W - Welch, Mar 2014; W - Stapleton, Nov 2013;
    

90. 90

    

    Brent Primus

    13-3-0, 1 NC

    Very powerful. Nice submissions, transitions and GnP on the ground. Was rocked but recovered.
    W - Jones, Mar 2014; W - Glass, Nov 2013; W - Thometz, Sep 2013;
    

91. 91

    

    Brandon Girtz

    16-10-0

    Big, fast and strong. Has submissions and powerful GnP. Bad striking defense.
    L - Anderson, Mar 2014; W - Estus, Oct 2013; W - Martinez, Oct 2013;
    

92. 92

    

    Bubba Jenkins

    "Bad Man"  |  21-7-0

    Solid wrestling background. Seemed to slow down in his FW fight and came back to LW.
    W - Powers, Mar 2014; W - Rammel, Nov 2013; L - Burley, Sep 2013;
    

93. 93

    

    Johnny Nuñez

    "Johnny Boy"  |  7-3-0

    Gets taken down but works back to the feet. Won the striking exchanges. Undefeated.
    W - Dugulubgov, Mar 2014;
    

94. 94

    

    Ozzy Dugulubgov

    8-2-0

    Nice TDD, power, wrestling and cardio. Doesn't throw combinations. Had just the top control.
    L - Nunez, Mar 2014; W - Osborne, Sep 2013; W - Wade, Mar 2013;
    

95. 95

    

    Cain Carrizosa

    "The Insane"  |  11-5-0

    Got easily taken down but has a nice guard.
    W - Quesada, Oct 2013;