Tag: PoundforPound

Why Pound-for-Pound Means so Much in MMA

During the 1950s, there was one fighter in the sport of boxing so incredible at all areas that the term “pound-for-pound” was created. It came to be simply because this boxer, Sugar Ray Robinson, was the perfect wrecking machine. He was so damn good that fans and pundits were left with no choice but to […]

During the 1950s, there was one fighter in the sport of boxing so incredible at all areas that the term “pound-for-pound” was created. It came to be simply because this boxer, Sugar Ray Robinson, was the perfect wrecking machine. He was so damn good that fans and pundits were left with no choice but to […]

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Jon Jones Doesn’t Think He’s Earned Anderson Silva’s Top Pound-for-Pound Spot

Contrary to the new UFC rankings, Jon Jones doesn’t believe Anderson Silva losing makes him the best fighter in the world. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ has now been promoted to the top of UFC.com’s pound-for-pound rankings following Silva’s loss to Chris Weidman over the weekend. During the UFC 165 press conference on Tuesday, […]

Contrary to the new UFC rankings, Jon Jones doesn’t believe Anderson Silva losing makes him the best fighter in the world. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ has now been promoted to the top of UFC.com’s pound-for-pound rankings following Silva’s loss to Chris Weidman over the weekend. During the UFC 165 press conference on Tuesday, […]

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Jon Jones Lists His Top 5 Pound-for-Pound Fighters

The best pound-for-pound fighter debate has been raging ever since Chris Weidman knocked out Anderson Silva at UFC 162 on Saturday. Now one man who many count among the list, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, has proffered his opinion on this very subjective list. According to MMA Mania’s Mike Bohn (via Twitter), Jones still […]

The best pound-for-pound fighter debate has been raging ever since Chris Weidman knocked out Anderson Silva at UFC 162 on Saturday. Now one man who many count among the list, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, has proffered his opinion on this very subjective list. According to MMA Mania’s Mike Bohn (via Twitter), Jones still […]

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UFC 160 Results: Top 25 Pound-for-Pound Fighters in the UFC

On Saturday, Cain Velasquez defended his UFC heavyweight strap without so much as breaking a sweat. The victory marks the first successful title defense of his career, and positions him for a potentially lengthy reign. The win also helps his cause in the vaunted pound-for-pound ranks, where he now spends his time near the top, […]

On Saturday, Cain Velasquez defended his UFC heavyweight strap without so much as breaking a sweat. The victory marks the first successful title defense of his career, and positions him for a potentially lengthy reign. The win also helps his cause in the vaunted pound-for-pound ranks, where he now spends his time near the top, […]

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Georges St-Pierre Claims Frankie Edgar Is Top Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the UFC

Georges St-Pierre will be making his highly anticipated return at UFC 154 to unify the UFC welterweight title and interim UFC welterweight title against Carlos Condit. As one would expect, St-Pierre has been in all forms of media in the weeks prior to …

Georges St-Pierre will be making his highly anticipated return at UFC 154 to unify the UFC welterweight title and interim UFC welterweight title against Carlos Condit. As one would expect, St-Pierre has been in all forms of media in the weeks prior to the event, talking about how far he’s come from the injury and […]

B/R Official Rankings for October: Top 25 Pound-for-Pound Fighters in MMA

There has been a shakeup in MMA‘s rankings with two UFC titles on the line, as well as many other top competitors in action. Jon Jones defended his light-heavyweight title successfully against Vitor Belfort, while Demetrious Johnson won the first…

There has been a shakeup in MMA‘s rankings with two UFC titles on the line, as well as many other top competitors in action. Jon Jones defended his light-heavyweight title successfully against Vitor Belfort, while Demetrious Johnson won the first-ever flyweight title. In addition to that, guys like Stefan Struve and Dan Hardy moved up […]