Bellator Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Heavyweights: Aug 12/20

ryan bader
Bellator Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Heavyweights: Aug 12/20
Feb 3, 2018; Belem, Brazil; Timothy Johnson (red gloves) defeats Marcelo Golm (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Mangueirinho Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

 

There is constant debate about fighter rankings, which are normally based on voting from a panel of journalists.  Such is the case with something as subjective as voting – it’s totally based on voter’s opinion, and biases are bound to seep through, whether intentional or no.  So to try to put a fresh, objective, data-driven spin on rankings, The MMA Manifesto has come up with a performance based ranking system, solely based on how a fighter has performed in the cage, this time for Bellator.  We’ll roll out a new weight class every Wednesday.  Next up: The Heavyweights.

 

*stipulations: 1) any fighter currently suspended or 2) inactive for at least 12 months (without an upcoming fight scheduled) are excluded from the rankings

  • Scoring based on a fighter’s past 10 Bellator performances (we use a five year time limit, so if they have fought less than 10 times in past five years, only the fights within that time frame are counted. For fighters who have also fought in the UFC during this time, those performances were counted also)
  • Points based on a fighter’s opponent’s Bellator win/loss record (ie strength of schedule – the more successful a vanquished opponent is, the more points awarded), extra points given for finishes, extra points given for title fight wins.  
  • Points are weighed so most recent fights are worth more (ie most recent fight counts the most, 10th most recent fight the least)
  • No points awarded for a loss

 

Stats Last Total
Rank Rank
1 1 Ryan Bader 411
2 2 Cheick Kongo 159
3 5 Timothy Johnson 156
4 3 Linton Vassell 145
5 4 Fedor Emelianenko 128
6 6 Javy Ayala 99.5
7 7 Tyrell Fortune 90.5
8 8 Adam Keresh 67.5
8 8 Steve Mowry 67.5
10 10 Valentin Moldavsky 64.5
11 11 Sergei Kharitonov 60
12 13 Jake Hager 47.5
13 12 Matt Mitrione 43
14 15 Roy Nelson 30
15 14 Rudy Schaffroth 27
16 17 Domingos Barros 22.5
17 18 Vitaly Minakov 20
18 20 Davion Franklin 10
19 20 Kirill Sidelnikov 10
20 19 Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson 7.5
20 16 Frank Mir 5
22 22 Azunna Anyanwu 0
22 22 Gokhan Saricam 0
22 22 Hesdy Gerges 0
22 22 J.W. Kiser 0
22 22 Ronny Markes 0

 

Check back next Wednesday for our light heavyweight rankings 

Bellator Performance Based Rankings

Light Heavyweights
Middleweights
Welterweights
Lightweights
Featherweights
Bantamweights
Women’s Featherweights
Women’s Flyweights
Pound for Pound

 

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