The Rankings are just that – The MMA Manifesto’s rankings of the best fighters in mixed martial arts today. Check back every Monday and Friday for our rankings of a different weight class. Next up: The Welterweight Rankings.
Voting Panel: Jeff Fox, speeds, Daniel Vreeland, Aaron Honma, John Gordon, Geoff Craig, Walter Davis III, and Ryan MacDonald.
*stipulations: 1) any fighter currently suspended or 2) inactive for at least 12 months (without an upcoming fight scheduled) are excluded from the rankings
*CLICK ON FIGHTER’S NAME FOR DETAILED SCOUTING REPORT
The Welterweight Rankings
1) (Last Ranking – 1) Robbie Lawler – UFC Welterweight Champion – 79 points (out of a possible 80)
Record: 25-10 (1 No Contest)
Last Five Fights: 4-1
Record vs Top 10: 3-2 (W-Hendricks, W-Brown, L-Hendricks, W-MacDonald, L-Shields)
Next Fight: vs #3 Rory MacDonald – UFC 189 – July 11th
Robbie Lawler is a UFC champion.