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LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION (UP TO 155 POUNDS)
1. Tony Ferguson (22-3)
There's a very, very good argument for making Ferguson the No. 1 ranked lightweight in the world. He's up to 10 wins in a row, his latest an outstanding submission over Kevin Lee. This debate of Ferguson vs. Conor McGregor would be made easy if they just ... you know .. fought. That's what Ferguson is looking for now.
Next: TBD
2. Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-0)
Oh my. Nurmagomedov may very well be the most dominant lightweight in the world, but inconsistent health has prevented him from proving it against the very top. Still, one can't help but wonder if this is the uncrowned king of this division.
Next: TBD
3. Conor McGregor (21-3)
McGregor is on a money hiatus at the moment, with no firm timeframe for a return. His accomplishments speak for themselves and anyone who says he's out of his league against other lightweights is probably hating, but it's become impossible to vote him as the No. 1 lightweight in the world due to his absence.
Next: TBD
http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/12885952/espn-division-division-mma-rankings-lightweight
Men's MMA pound-for-pound rankings
1. Demetrious Johnson
Record: 27-2-1
Div.: Flyweight (UFC)
Last: W (Sub5) Ray Borg, Oct. 7, 2017
Next: TBD
Johnson is the longest-reigning champion in UFC, having surpassed the great Anderson Silva's mark of 10 consecutive title defenses. How many of these defenses will Johnson have when it's all said and done? As many as he wants, seems to be the answer.
2. Jon Jones
Record: 22-1
Div.: Light heavyweight (UFC)
Last: NC Daniel Cormier, July 29, 2017
Next: TBD
Jones returned from two tumultuous years to regain his place as the No. 1 fighter in the world, only for it to come out he failed a drug test one day before his win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214. He has maintained his innocence and will appeal.
3. TJ Dillashaw
Record: 15-3
Div.: Bantamweight (UFC)
Last: W (TKO2) Cody Garbrandt, Nov. 4, 2017
Next: TBD
Dillashaw is a couple different scorecards away from an unbeaten record since 2012. His only two losses during that time were split decisions to Raphael Assuncao and Dominick Cruz -- both of which could have gone the other way. And now he's coming off a sensational finish over Cody Garbrandt.
4. Tyron Woodley
Record: 18-3-1
Div.: Welterweight (UFC)
Last: W (UD) Demian Maia, July 29, 2017
Next: TBD
Woodley's title reign has been widely criticized, as his defenses over Stephen Thompson and Maia were incredibly slow five-round fights. He is, nevertheless, the undisputed champion and he did defend every single one of Maia's takedowns at UFC 214. You may not enjoy the way Woodley is fighting, but there's no denying he's one of the best in the world.
5. Max Holloway
Record: 19-3
Div.: Featherweight (UFC)
Last: W (TKO3) Jose Aldo, Dec. 2, 2017
Next: TBD
We're only one title defense in to the 'Blessed Era,' and it's already been a fun ride. Holloway took the title from Jose Aldo, the most dominant champion in featherweight history, and then proved it was no fluke in an immediate rematch.
6. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Record: 25-0
Div.: Lightweight (UFC)
Last: W (UD) Edson Barboza, Dec. 30, 2017
Next: TBD
Nurmagomedov returned from a 13-month layoff to crush the soul out of Edson Barboza at UFC 219. The problem with Nurmagomedov has never been talent, it's been health. If he's healthy in 2018, look out.
7. Conor McGregor
Record: 21-3
Div.: Lightweight/Featherweight (UFC)
Last: W (KO2) Eddie Alvarez, Nov. 12, 2016
Next: TBD
McGregor is a two-weight UFC champion, and the current lightweight champion. Now he's coming off a spectacularly lucrative boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. When it comes to his next move, one thing's for sure: He has options.
http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/13402635/espn-men-pound-pound-mma-rankings
1. Tony Ferguson (22-3)
There's a very, very good argument for making Ferguson the No. 1 ranked lightweight in the world. He's up to 10 wins in a row, his latest an outstanding submission over Kevin Lee. This debate of Ferguson vs. Conor McGregor would be made easy if they just ... you know .. fought. That's what Ferguson is looking for now.
Next: TBD
2. Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-0)
Oh my. Nurmagomedov may very well be the most dominant lightweight in the world, but inconsistent health has prevented him from proving it against the very top. Still, one can't help but wonder if this is the uncrowned king of this division.
Next: TBD
3. Conor McGregor (21-3)
McGregor is on a money hiatus at the moment, with no firm timeframe for a return. His accomplishments speak for themselves and anyone who says he's out of his league against other lightweights is probably hating, but it's become impossible to vote him as the No. 1 lightweight in the world due to his absence.
Next: TBD
http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/12885952/espn-division-division-mma-rankings-lightweight
Men's MMA pound-for-pound rankings
1. Demetrious Johnson
Record: 27-2-1
Div.: Flyweight (UFC)
Last: W (Sub5) Ray Borg, Oct. 7, 2017
Next: TBD
Johnson is the longest-reigning champion in UFC, having surpassed the great Anderson Silva's mark of 10 consecutive title defenses. How many of these defenses will Johnson have when it's all said and done? As many as he wants, seems to be the answer.
2. Jon Jones
Record: 22-1
Div.: Light heavyweight (UFC)
Last: NC Daniel Cormier, July 29, 2017
Next: TBD
Jones returned from two tumultuous years to regain his place as the No. 1 fighter in the world, only for it to come out he failed a drug test one day before his win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214. He has maintained his innocence and will appeal.
3. TJ Dillashaw
Record: 15-3
Div.: Bantamweight (UFC)
Last: W (TKO2) Cody Garbrandt, Nov. 4, 2017
Next: TBD
Dillashaw is a couple different scorecards away from an unbeaten record since 2012. His only two losses during that time were split decisions to Raphael Assuncao and Dominick Cruz -- both of which could have gone the other way. And now he's coming off a sensational finish over Cody Garbrandt.
4. Tyron Woodley
Record: 18-3-1
Div.: Welterweight (UFC)
Last: W (UD) Demian Maia, July 29, 2017
Next: TBD
Woodley's title reign has been widely criticized, as his defenses over Stephen Thompson and Maia were incredibly slow five-round fights. He is, nevertheless, the undisputed champion and he did defend every single one of Maia's takedowns at UFC 214. You may not enjoy the way Woodley is fighting, but there's no denying he's one of the best in the world.
5. Max Holloway
Record: 19-3
Div.: Featherweight (UFC)
Last: W (TKO3) Jose Aldo, Dec. 2, 2017
Next: TBD
We're only one title defense in to the 'Blessed Era,' and it's already been a fun ride. Holloway took the title from Jose Aldo, the most dominant champion in featherweight history, and then proved it was no fluke in an immediate rematch.
6. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Record: 25-0
Div.: Lightweight (UFC)
Last: W (UD) Edson Barboza, Dec. 30, 2017
Next: TBD
Nurmagomedov returned from a 13-month layoff to crush the soul out of Edson Barboza at UFC 219. The problem with Nurmagomedov has never been talent, it's been health. If he's healthy in 2018, look out.
7. Conor McGregor
Record: 21-3
Div.: Lightweight/Featherweight (UFC)
Last: W (KO2) Eddie Alvarez, Nov. 12, 2016
Next: TBD
McGregor is a two-weight UFC champion, and the current lightweight champion. Now he's coming off a spectacularly lucrative boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. When it comes to his next move, one thing's for sure: He has options.
http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/13402635/espn-men-pound-pound-mma-rankings
