My stance on 'official rankings' is that it's arbitrary, elitist and has absolutely no place in MMA. However, when you throw in complex algorithms created from overclocked computers and other mathematical intricacies that I would have a better understanding of if I didn't treat my high-school Algebra class like I did my ex-girlfriend. FightMatrix is the only site that doesn't have subjective rankings, but each fighter is ranked on 'quality points' derived from the amount it takes to finish a fight, strikes thrown (and missed) and the quality of the opponent they faced.

Last week they published their 'Division Dominance' rankings which, according to the site, can be understood as followed:

While a pound-for-pound list factors in divisional tenure and the ability to transcend weight divisions while remaining successful, this list does not. This list ranks fighters based on their point level superiority over those in the division in which they are currently ranked.

This is done by averaging the point level which encompasses the typical transition between the elites and top contenders of the division, then compares this average to the fighter’s current point level. The higher a fighter’s division dominance points, the more “dominant” they are over their divisional peers.

Granted, there's only ten fighters in UFC's flyweight division, but the real question that remains is where the [expletive] is Chael Sonnen on this list?

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+11 # synthsis 2012-06-14 14:00

cough cough, Fedor, cough cough......

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+34 # kid808 2012-06-14 14:06

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-4 # Guest 2012-06-14 17:29

Don't you think it is kind of unfair...?

I mean most of the fighters in his weight class are still in elementary school....

Anderson Silva would kick the shit out of 6th graders too.

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+11 # Absinthe 2012-06-14 14:07

Great statistics on the fact that you should ignore 100% MMA math.

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+1 # Guest 2012-06-14 14:10

I Love JoeB but im sorry thats not right

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+4 # Guest 2012-06-14 14:28

if you think about it, Joe has only lost to Dom at 135, twice but each by split decision

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-7 # Absinthe 2012-06-14 14:29

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This is done by averaging the point level which encompasses the typical transition between the elites and top contenders of the division, then compares this average to the fighter’s current point level. The higher a fighter’s division dominance points, the more “dominant” they are over their divisional peers.

Dumbest thing I´ve read.
There is no average in the weight divisions and there is nothing typical.
There are too many things to considerate.
If MMA came down to statistics, there would be no need to have the fighters fight

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+6 # Guest 2012-06-14 14:32

Good thing they put Fedor on that list.

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-7 # Sambro 2012-06-14 14:47

And 4 out of 10 of those guys aren't even worth watching.

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+12 # TDM 2012-06-14 15:09

Computers can't handle Chael P. Sonnen. He's above MMA math and lives in a universe where mathematics is obsolete.

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0 # Guest 2012-06-14 15:10

If they're only taking into consideration the fights they've had in their division then that would explain Joe B's extremely high ranking. He's fought once at 125 and his opponent, obviously, hasn't won any matches at 125 in the UFC. Not saying these rankings aren't accurate, but they seem to be skewed at this point. Let's see what it says a year from now.

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+6 # Fatty_Sam86 2012-06-14 20:46

A year from now, Ubereem will be ranked #1-10, and they'll add 11 just for his traps.

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0 # Guest 2012-06-14 16:47

If by dominant they mean LNP at its best then yes and chael is not far behind.

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+9 # Guest 2012-06-15 04:01

"...but the real question that remains is where the [expletive] is Chael Sonnen on this list?"

Maybe if the list were triangle-shaped , he'd be in it.

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0 # TeamBlackHouse 2012-06-15 18:22

The supercomputer couldn't handle Chael's testosterone to epitestosterone ratio and imploded hence Chael couldn't be factored into the list.

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0 # Guest 2012-06-15 21:02

even here Bendo beats edgar...smdh... and im an edgar fan

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