Welcome to the new (not so much improved, really, because, well… they ARE new) ProMMA.info fighter rankings. These rankings are compiled by me, Mike Menninger, MMA genius, card-carrying member of the ANA (Anti-Nuthugger Alliance), defender of horrendous sweaters worn by athletes of whom I am afraid, and co-host of The Cageside Beat radio show. (Please note, ProMMA.info can only confirm or deny the last one, which it confirms, but probably would rather deny.)
These rankings aren’t scientific, exactly. Who needs hard data when totally arbitrary information can be passed off as fact anyway? Am I right? Instead, fighters are ranked based on my review of various computer rankings across the interwebs, recent fighter activity, the douchey-ness of fighters’ nicknames, and most importantly, my own bias. No fighter is ranked in more than one division. I’ll also be adding comments as I see fit.
Remember kids, these rankings are specifically designed as a personal affront to you, each and every reader of ProMMA.info. That’s right. With each new weight class, imagine me giving you the double finger, straight Stockton, Cali-style, homie.
UFC 95 takes place this Saturday Feb. 21 in London, England. The card is headlined by Diego Sanchez (19-2, 8-2 UFC) making his lightweight debut against Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (29-9, 6-3 UFC). Odds-makers are placing Sanchez as the heavy favorite, however, this will be his debut at lightweight and it is often hard to tell how someone will adjust to the weight cut their first time. Stevenson would be a good play at +250 and considered a PRO MMA Best Bet.