Rankings Update 3.17.14: MacDonald next in line?
After each live event, the UFC polls various members of the media to update its rankings in each weight division as well as the pound for pound rankings.
After each live event, the UFC polls various members of the media to update its rankings in each weight division as well as the pound for pound rankings.
With several meaningful bouts at UFC 171, the welterweight division saw a lot of movement. And what’s most interesting is who the media believes should face Johny Hendricks next for the welterweight title:
Champion : Johny Hendricks
1 Robbie Lawler +2
2 Rory MacDonald +2
3 Carlos Condit -1
4 Tyron Woodley +7
5 Jake Ellenberger
6 Hector Lombard +6
7 Matt Brown +1
8 Demian Maia -1
9 Tarec Saffiedine
10 Dong Hyun Kim
11 Jake Shields -5
12 Mike Pyle +1
13 Kelvin Gastelum *NR
14 Gunnar Nelson *NR
15 Erick Silva *NR
After a fight of the night win at UFC 171, Johny Hendricks is now the welterweight champion, but exactly who the number one contender is now is still a question. The media ranked Robbie Lawler in the number one spot, and his close decision loss to Hendricks could lead to a rematch. If you take Lawler out of the equation, the next highest ranked fighter is Rory MacDonald.
