2016 UFC Heavyweight Top 5 Rankings

 

Post UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey 

1. Stipe Miocic 




Miocic went from unranked to earning three straight wins all by first round knockout against three ranked legends, granting him the heavyweight title and the number one spot.   

2. Fabricio Werdum










Werdum unfortunately lost his title to Miocic but rebounds beating Travis Browne once again.



3. Alistair Overeem 



Overeem’s win over Andrei Arlovski earns him a title shot against Miocic which saw him almost win but Miocic had other plans.

4. Cain Velasquez 



Velasquez looked better than ever in his win over Travis Browne but injuries continue to plague him.
  

5. Junior Dos Santos 


Although Dos Santos drops to number five, he at least showed glimpses of his former self, using fast combinations and excellent boxing to beat Ben Rothwell.


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