Author: By Matt Parrino

Robbie Lawler’s big win at UFC 181 not only changed things at 170 pounds, it shook up the pound-4-pound rankings as well.
The new UFC welterweight champ assumed the champion’s position in the divisional rankings, and also made his debut on the p-4-p list at No. 11, ahead of Johny Hendricks (12), who fell three spots, Dominick Cruz (13), Daniel Cormier (14), and Vitor Belfort (15).
T.J. Dillashaw and Renan Barao each jumped a spot after Hendricks’ slide.
Lawler, who began his career in the UFC back at UFC 37 in 2002, spoke to UFC correspondent Megan Olivi backstage after … Read the Full Article Here

One of the most frequent questions raised since the UFC announced its historic landmark apparel outfitting deal with Reebok is: Why use the rankings to determine fighter pay?
UFC President Dana White told UFC.com the reason is very simple – it makes the most sense.
“If you’re the champion, you get paid the most,” White said. “If you’re ranked one through five; and next tier, six through 10, it makes all the sense in the world.”
With that said, White recognizes that the current ranking system must be overhauled before the deal takes effect in Jul … Read the Full Article Here

Bobby Green was arguably the fastest-rising star in the lightweight division before Fight Night Austin, but Edson Barboza, once a heralded prospect himself, reclaimed that title Saturday night.
Barboza dominated Green for 15 minutes in their co-main event clash, and was voted up five spots in this week’s official UFC rankings to No. 6. Green falls two spots to No. 9, while Jim Miller (10), Eddie Alvarez (11) and Michael Johnson (12) all move down one spot.
Barboza said after the fight that fans have yet to see the best Edson Barboza inside the Octagon.
“Believe me, you guys ha … Read the Full Article Here

Joe Rogan has always kept it simple when it comes to his stand-up comedy: “Talk about sh*t that is funny.”
He’s at it again in his latest uncensored special, “Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High,” which is set to premier tonight on Comedy Central at midnight ET/PT.
This will be Rogan’s third Comedy Central special, and the always-on-the-go UFC color commentator said he thinks it may be his best one yet.
“It’s hard for me to tell because I’m so close to it, but I had a lot of time to work on this one. I really concentrated and focused on it, … Read the Full Article Here

Cain Velasquez is expected to return by March of 2015 once he is fully recovered from an MCL sprain that forced him out of his UFC 180 showdown with Fabricio Werdum for the UFC heavyweight title, UFC President Dana White told UFC.com.
In the meantime, Werdum will face Mark Hunt for the interim title on Saturday at UFC 180 in Mexico City. But some have posed the question: What if Velasquez isn’t ready to fight in March?
White said he’d be open to removing the interim tag should Velasquez be unable to fight.
“We’re headed in that direction now,” White said. & … Read the Full Article Here

Ovince Saint Preux’s shocking TKO finish against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at Fight Night Uberlandia shook up the light heavyweight division.
In this week’s rankings release, OSP jumped up a spot to No. 9, while Shogun suffered a two-spot dip down to No. 11. Ryan Bader, who earned a decision win against Saint Preux earlier this year, moved up a spot past Dan Henderson to No. 7. Jimi Manuwa moved up to No. 10 despite being forced out of his scheduled bout with Shogun due to injury.
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After his impressive win against M … Read the Full Article Here