UFC 150 Results: Grades for Every Fighter on the Main Card

Wow! What a night of fights. UFC 150 continued where UFC on Fox 4 left off by delivering an amazing night of fights. Yes, some may not have been exciting, but the co-main and main events delivered beyond expectations.

Benson Henderson defended his lightweight title against Frankie Edgar in another absolute classic. The fight was incredibly close, and despite what people on Twitter may be saying, it wasn't at all controversial. When a fight is that close, you can't call foul.

In the co-main event, Donald Cerrone came from behind to score a highlight-reel knockout over Melvin Guillard. It was the type of win that really puts a stamp on his place in the lightweight division and opens up a lot of opportunities. 

The rest of the fights were great, so let's take a look at the grades for everyone on the main card. 

Justin Lawrence: C

I have a lot of faith that Justin Lawrence will rebound after this fight. Yes, he was susceptible to the body punches of Max Holloway, but he looked good on the feet in the first round. 

He needs to learn to mix things up a bit more and sit on his punches as a lot of what landed didn't have any power behind it. 

The failed takedowns definitely didn't help nor did that huge knee. 

He's still got time to develop, but he needs to show more in his next outing. 

Max Holloway: B

Max Holloway came out of nowhere. 

Those punches to the body are so underrated and underappreciated. They may take time to accumulate to cause damage, but dang, when they do, they end fights. 

He's 20 years old, and the UFC should be taking their time in developing him as a fighter. 

Let him learn more on the ground, and you could see his name in the top 10 of the division sooner rather than later. 

Buddy Roberts: C-

This is a grade based purely on looking good early against Yushin Okami in the first round. Once the fight hit the mat, he looked awful, but for a moment, he looked good on his feet. 

I don't know what you do with a guy like Buddy Roberts. He's good enough to make people look bad, but he's not good enough to win. 

Yushin Okami: B-

Nice way to rebound after that terrible loss to Tim Boetsch.

Okami is still a legit fighter, but I think his days as a contender are behind him. He was getting chipped up in the first round before settling in. Maybe it was the anxiety of being on a losing streak, but he just didn't look good. 

The domination on the ground, however, was great. That's vintage Okami.

Until I see more from him, I'll chalk up the first as just nerves. He's obviously still got it. 

Ed Herman: C-

I didn't expect Ed Herman to present any problems for Jake Shields. He's been one of the perennial gate keepers of the UFC's middleweight division and has never really shown flashes of brilliance in his UFC career. 

Saturday, he showed that he's either improved greatly, or Jake Shields has fallen off as a contender. He controlled the clinch against the cage and was working well with knees and punches to the body. 

He lost the fight when he got worked over on the ground and let Shields dominate him from the top. 

Still, mad props for not getting submitted and hanging tough against a legitimate opponent. 

Jake Shields: C+

What the heck happened to Jake Shields?

He entered the UFC as one of the top free agents and was the former Strikeforce middleweight champion. Saturday, he looked terrible against Ed Herman.

I hope that he can turn it around, because when he's on, he's one of the toughest fighters in the UFC. 

Hopefully he can get turn it around and become the Jake Shields of old at this new weight class. 

Melvin Guillard: B-

I originally scored this a D+, but I changed my mind after rewatching the fight. He had Cerrone out on his feet early, and if he doesn't take that kick, he likely wins the fight. 

But this isn't a game of "coulda shoulda woulda," and he suffered a horrific knockout loss. 

What's next for Melvin Guillard is probably the biggest mystery in MMA. He's the guy who has all the ability to win but just makes small mistakes that change everything. 

Donald Cerrone: A-

Donald Cerrone picked up his biggest win yet in front of a hometown crowd. The arena was raucous when he won by knockout. 

But man, did he dodge a bullet when he survived the early onslaught. He was almost put out when Guillard went in for the kill. 

What we learned about Cerrone? He's as tough as they come and is always dangerous, even when in survival mode. 

Frankie Edgar: A

Giving Frankie an A. He deserves it. He's always had to deal with people saying he's too small for lightweight and that he has to drop to featherweight and blah blah blah. You know what? Everyone can shut up and just admit that Edgar is the second-best lightweight in the world. 

If he chooses to drop to featherweight, he'll be one of the best that division has based on his wrestling and combinations. But until he makes that decision, everyone has to settle down. 

For what it's worth, I thought that Edgar won. He looked great, and I would love seeing this fight again. Seriously, just do Benson/Edgar at every PPV. 

Benson Henderson: A+

Same as with Edgar, Benson has answered every question. He was one of the WEC lightweights that people just didn't expect to pan out in the UFC.

Many thought he reached his potential in the Anthony Pettis fight at WEC 53 and that he just wouldn't become a force in the UFC.

Well, now he's 2-0 against Frankie Edgar and undefeated since becoming a UFC fighter. 

I want to see him fight every weekend because he's always exciting. He's one of those fighters who always lays it out, and he should be fighting way more often. Also totally can't wait for Bendo vs Nate Diaz.