Author: Dan Hiergesell

BJ Penn and 10 UFC Fighters Who Are Better Than Their Record

UFC fighters come and go.Fresh fighters step off the MMA bus all the time, sparking new win streaks while ending others.It’s why the sport continues to thrive.But along the way, through the knockouts, submissions and close decisions that form the machi…

UFC fighters come and go.

Fresh fighters step off the MMA bus all the time, sparking new win streaks while ending others.

It’s why the sport continues to thrive.

But along the way, through the knockouts, submissions and close decisions that form the machine that is the UFC, records are often skewed.

Whether due in part to a fighter’s evolution, the divisional tier he occupies or just a bad year, numbers don’t always equate to the truth.

Here are 10 fighters who are better than what their professional record indicates.

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UFC on FX 3: B/R MMA Staff Predictions

This Friday will offer yet another stacked UFC card on the FX network.Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson squares off for the second time against Ian McCall in the main event to see who moves on to face Joseph Benavidez for the UFC flyweight championship…

This Friday will offer yet another stacked UFC card on the FX network.

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson squares off for the second time against Ian McCall in the main event to see who moves on to face Joseph Benavidez for the UFC flyweight championship.

Their first bout offered much controversy, meaning this grudge match could offer a defining finish for either fighter.

In the co-main event we have Erick Silva vs. Charlie Brenneman, two hungry up-and-coming welterweights looking to continue their winning ways and make a name for themselves within a crowded division.

But that’s not the only dynamic welterweight showdown on this card, as Mike Pyle battles Josh Neer, a heavy-handed bout that should surely end via KO or submission.

Last but not least, we have Eddie Wineland vs. Scott Jorgensen, two former WEC title contenders looking to prolong their success under the UFC banner. A decisive win for either man would seemingly carry future championship implications.

Predicting Friday’s action are the incomparable B/R MMA Featured Columnists John Heinis, Matt Juul and myself, Dan Hiergesell.

Peep the ensuing breakdowns to compare your own predictions. Enjoy.

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Jamie Varner and 10 Lightweights Capable of Holding the UFC Belt in 2013

With the reemergence of Jamie Varner supplementing the arrival of worthy young talents, the UFC lightweight division is becoming the most stacked weight class around.A handful of top-level specialists who have shown in the past, and going into the futu…

With the reemergence of Jamie Varner supplementing the arrival of worthy young talents, the UFC lightweight division is becoming the most stacked weight class around.

A handful of top-level specialists who have shown in the past, and going into the future, that literally one fight within the division can make or break a title run.

Besides Frankie Edgar, who already has his rematch scheduled with Benson Henderson for UFC 150, here are 10 lightweights capable of capturing UFC gold in 2013 (no specific order).

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Power Ranking the Best Fights of Each Current UFC Champion

Each UFC champion has done their very best to prolong greatness.From Anderson Silva to Georges St-Pierre, the UFC’s perennial titleholders are still getting it done when it matters most.And with new flashy champions like Jon Jones and Jose Aldo taking …

Each UFC champion has done their very best to prolong greatness.

From Anderson Silva to Georges St-Pierre, the UFC’s perennial titleholders are still getting it done when it matters most.

And with new flashy champions like Jon Jones and Jose Aldo taking center stage, some of the best fights in recent memory have manifested from unforgettable title runs.

Here’s how each current champion’s best fight stacks up against the others.

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B/R Official Rankings for June: The Top 10 Lightweights in MMA

With five of the top 25 pound-for-pound fighters in MMA hailing from the 155-pound division, UFC or not, lightweights are becoming more relevant than ever.Top young contenders like Anthony Pettis and Nate Diaz have been jostling for position while vete…

With five of the top 25 pound-for-pound fighters in MMA hailing from the 155-pound division, UFC or not, lightweights are becoming more relevant than ever.

Top young contenders like Anthony Pettis and Nate Diaz have been jostling for position while veterans like Clay Guida and Gray Maynard try to prolong their Octagon success.

 

Not to mention outside names like Gilbert Melendez and Michael Chandler, who have proven that even though they don’t fight in the UFC, greatness can still be achieved.

 

With that said, based on current winning streaks, current titles within the sport and overall resumes, here are the top 10 lightweights in MMA for the month of June.

 

 

These rankings are the combined efforts of some of Bleacher Report MMA’s best writers, as we continue to try and provide you with the best content on the Web.

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The UFC’s Best Non-Champion in Each Division

Divisional depth is something that the UFC has grown accustomed to.Some of the organization’s most prominent fighters may not even command their respective weight classes, making each division more competitive than ever.And while seven champions curren…

Divisional depth is something that the UFC has grown accustomed to.

Some of the organization’s most prominent fighters may not even command their respective weight classes, making each division more competitive than ever.

And while seven champions currently serve as the UFC’s growing foundation, the talent does not stop with the title.

Here are the best non-champions of each division.

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