Gegard in the TOP 10 Pound For Pound MMA Rankings In The World
Now that we’ve had a few events to kick off 2010, Iet’s check out the latest MMA pound-for-pound rankings.
10. Jake Shields (Strikeforce) — (24-4-1)
The former EliteXC welterweight champion, and natural welterweight, recently added another belt to his collection defeating Jason “Mayhem” Miller to win the vacant Strikeforce middleweight championship. Look for him to return to the cage for his first title defense against the newly acquired free agent Dan Henderson.
9. Jon Fitch (UFC) — (21-3, 1 NC)
Fitch’s handy work is not always pretty, but it is certainly effective. He is one of just four fighters ever who have won eight or more consecutive fights in the UFC along with Anderson Silva, Royce Gracie, and Lyoto Machida. Overall, he has won 11 of his 12 fights in the UFC losing only to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 87.
8. Shinya Aoki (DREAM) — (23-4-1 NC)
Aoki is arguably the best 155-pound fighter in the world not named B.J. Penn. After dominating Japan, the submission specialist is flirting with the idea of coming to the United States to take on current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez in a potential unification bout.
7. Gegard Mousasi (Strikeforce/DREAM) — (28-2-1)
This Fedor Emelianenko disciple is a superstar in the making. After storming on the scene and winning the 2008 DREAM middleweight tournament he made a seamless transition to the United States and the Strikeforce light heavyweight division, capturing the 205-pound title in his debut. What is scary is that he has yet to reach his full potential at the age of 24.
6. Jose Aldo (WEC) — (16-1)
Aldo is coming off the biggest win of his career defeating long time WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown in dominant fashion to become the new title holder. He is (6 – 0) since joining the WEC and has won all of his fights by knockout. At the ripe old age of 23 he is fast becoming one of the best all-around fighters in the world.
5. Lyoto Machida (UFC) — (16-0)
The undefeated Machida is coming off an unimpressive and controversial unanimous decision victory over a very game Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104 in what was undoubtedly his toughest fight in his UFC career. This karate specialist, known to many simply as “The Dragon,” should be better prepared for the rematch that is likely to take place sometime during the first half of 2010.
4. B.J. Penn (UFC) — (15-5-1)
Penn is considered by many to be the top lightweight fighter in the history of the sport. After back-to-back victories over top contenders Kenny Florian and Diego Sanchez this veteran continues to impose his dominance time in and time out. He has not lost at 155-pounds since November 2001.
3. Georges St-Pierre (UFC) — (19-2)
St-Pierre has been making it look easy for some time now in one of the deepest divisions in the UFC. He’s successfully defended his welterweight title three consecutive times. He’s putting his belt on the line against British striker Dan Hardy at UFC 111 on March 27.
2. Anderson Silva (UFC) — (25-4)
After what many called lackluster performances against Patrick Cote and Thales Leites, Silva reminded everyone why he is still the most dangerous striker in the world with a thorough dismantling of Forrest Griffin at UFC 101. He has yet to lose a fight in the UFC.
1. Fedor Emelianenko (Strikeforce) — (31-1, 1 NC)
After roughly a decade in MMA, Emelianenko is still at the top of his game. Had it not been for a controversial stoppage due to a cut early in his career his record would be unblemished. He has simply done it better and longer than anyone else on the list.
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Interview With Fabrice Deters
M-1Global’s Fabrice Deters recently interviewed M-1Global fighter and current STRIKEFORCE Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi. The pair discuss his future plans in Japan, King Mo, and his thoughts on who he would like to see Fedor fight next.
Training With Amoussou
Karl Amoussou recently signed with M-1 and will fight in Dream very soon. He came to Holland and I trained with him. Had a great session and looking forward to see Karl in action very soon.
Gegard Mousasi and Fedor Victorious in Chicago
from: M-1global.com
In front of a sellout crowd at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill , WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko successfully defended his title and continued his reign as the top fighter in all of mixed martial arts.
Emelianenko along with Brett Rogers headlined an all star card at M-1Global/Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers.
After a first round that was much more competitive than many expected. Fedor showed his superior skill and conditioning when he landed a brutal right hand to the Jaw of Rogers sending the 6′4″ 264 lb fighter to the canvas and ending the fight at 1:48 of Round 2.
“First round i was searching for weak points. I saw his footwork wasn’t that good ” Said Emelianenko, “I was waiting to make a strike, I missed at first but the second round I hit him.”
When asked about the first round, a round that saw Fedor cut on the nose and bleeding , the champion had this to say. ” Brett is a serious strong opponent. The first round was just like me and my coaches thought it would be. I didn’t have much trouble when Rogers was in my guard. I saw his punches coming. I wasn’t in trouble during the fight.”
Earlier in the evening, Gegard Mousasi faced off with hard hitting Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. As the first round unfolded, Sokoudjou looked very strong and up for the challenge of facing the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.
Sokoudjou was able to apply his judo on a few occasions in the opening round, and avoided taking any heavy damage from Mousasi, however as the second round began, the Team Quest fighter would not be as fortunate. Mousasi closed the distance easily and began to land combinations with ease. Authough Sokoudjou worked hard and was able to secure a takedown, Mousasi quickly swept to secure top position and finished the fight with a barrage of punches ending the beating at 3:43 in the second round.
Gegard Mousasi’s winning streak now advances to 14 fights.
Full card Results
OFFICIAL RESULTS
• Fedor Emelianenko def. Brett Rogers via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:48
• Jake Shields def. Jason “Mayhem” Miller via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
• Gegard Mousasi def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:43
• Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
• Marlos Coenen def. Roxanne Modafferi via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:03
• Jeff Curran def. Dustin Neace via submission (injury) – Round 1, 1:39
• Shamar Bailey def. John Kolosci via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27).
• Nate Moore def. Louis Taylor via submission (strikes) – Round 2, 3:24
• Christian Uflacker def. Jonatas Novaes via unanimous decision (29-26, 30-25, 30-25)
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