All you need to know about the UFC P4P rankings

P4P number one fighter in the world is a title that gets thrown around in both MMA and Boxing, but for people who are new to either sport, this can be a meaningless title.

This blog will explain the concept of the title and who the current Top 10 UFC P4P fighters are and why.

P4P simply means 'Pound for Pound' and what this means is that weight class is irrelevant when comparing fighters using this term. It is obvious that in the Octagon, the current UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic, would dominate the flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson.

P4P rankings instead compare fighters based on their technical abilities that transcend all weight classes, along with their records and often their reign as champion of their weight class. 

So without further ado, the Top 10 P4P UFC fighters:

1. Demetrious Johnson (nickname, Mighty Mouse) - The current and only ever UFC Flyweight champion, Johnson holds a record of 24-2-1 and will soon defend his title against the winner of the UFC's television series, The Ultimate Fighter.

2. Dominick Cruz (nickname, The Dominator) - The current UFC Bantamweight champion, Cruz has one of the most unorthodox fighting styles in all of MMA, making him near impossible to hit and quoted as saying "I kill hype for a living". He holds a record of 22-1-0 and is set to defend his title against either previous champion TJ Dillashaw or Cody Garbrandt.

3. Daniel Cormier (nickname, DC) - The current UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Cormier is often named as the greatest wrestler in the organisation, representing the US as a two time Olympic wrestler. He holds a record of 18-1-0, his only loss to his nemesis and former Light Heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.

4. Conor McGregor (nickname, The Notorious One) - The current UFC Featherweight champion. Conor McGregor divides opinion amongst UFC fans, making him the most loved and hated fighter in the organisation. Known for his stand up fighting game utilising boxing and Thai Boxing, the majority of The Notorious One's fight highlights finish with a heavy left hook to the chin. A record of 20-3-0, holding a loss to famous rival Nate Diaz.

5.  Jose Aldo (nickname, Junior) - The former UFC Featherweight champion and current #1 Featherweight contender with a record of 26-2-0. Jose Aldo features in this list for his past dominance over the Featherweight division which featured a 10 year period of holding the gold belt. Aldo is known for his low risk, precise skill set which includes perfectly executed low leg kicks.

6. Stipe Miocic - The current UFC Heavyweight champion. Miocic is a big fan of first round finishes, with 8 first round finishes to boast of. He is in the form of his life, winning seven out of his last eight bouts and he isn't slowing down, looking to add to his 16-2-0 record.

7. Eddie Alvarez - The current UFC Lightweight champion. Alvarez is a recent UFC champ, on the back of a dominating and vicious win over former champ Rafael Dos Anjos. Alvarez hails from Philadelphia and often credits his tough upbringing here to the dedication he gives to the fight game. He holds a record of 28-4-0 and will next defend his belt against Featherweight champion Conor McGregor at UFC205.

8. Joanna Jedrzejczyk - The current UFC Women's Strawweight champion and fan's favourite. Joanna represents Poland on the highest stage and has quickly become a fan's favourite due to her electrifying fighting style, made up mostly of elbows and punches she has a perfect record of 12-0-0.

9. Tyron Woodley (nickname, The Chosen One) - The current UFC Welterweight champion, straight off the back of a title win against Robbie Lawler. Woodley went into his title winning fight as the underdog but set the records straight with a first round knockout win, with a dangerous overhand right connecting. Woodley has a 16-3-0 record and will defend his belt against the #1 contender Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson at UFC205.

10. Michael Bisping (nickname, The Count) - The current UFC Middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has one of the most unique background stories in the UFC. Working various working class positions in his home of Manchester, Bisping chose the fighting life as a means to provide for his family and has turned into one of the UFCs most memorable fighters. He holds a record of 30-7-0 and will defend his title against Dan Henderson at UFC204.

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