MMA Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Rankings

The hardest rankings to make. People will agree and disagree.

In the pound-for-pound picture, you have to look at it like this: What has the fighter done lately, level of competition, and how would they stack up against everyone in the world if they were the same weight.

Beating low level competition wont get you in the P4P discussion, also exciting vs. boring isn't a decider either.

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10. Cain Velasquez

Great start to his career. With recent wins over Cheick Kongo, Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera and Brock Lesnar, Cain has locked in a place in the P4P top 10.

9. Gilbert Melendez

The current Strikeforce Lightweight champion. Beat Japanese superstar Shinya Aoki in dominating fashion, and will defend his belt in April against Tatsuya Kawajiri.

8. Jon Fitch

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Jon Fitch of the USA looks across the octagon at BJ Penn of the USA before the start of their welterweight bout part of UFC 127 at Acer Arena on February 27, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Not many people like his fighting style, but the man is 13-1-1 in the UFC. He dropped in the rankings due to his slow start against BJ Penn. Love him or hate him, this man is legit!

7. Dominick Cruz

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LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 15: UFC fighter Dominick Cruz arrives at UFC, Famous Stars and Straps and New Era's 'The Magic Party' at XS the nightclub on February 15, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

Current UFC Bantamweight champion, most likely will fight the winner of Faber vs. Wineland. 

6. Frankie Edgar

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 13: Frankie Edgar, UFC lightweight champion, poses during a press conference to announce commitment to bring UFC to Madison Square Garden and New York State at Madison Square Garden on January 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by M

The ultimate underdog, the biggest heart in MMA. This man doesn't get the credit he deserves!

5. Jake Shields

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HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 17: Strikeforce World Middleweight Champion Jake Shields attends the CBS' Strikeforce MMA Fighters Open Media Workout on March 17, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Won 15 fights in a row. nine of those against guys ranked in the top 15.

Bad weight cut caused him not to look too impressive in his debut, but expect him to be on his A game when he meets GSP at UFC 129.

4. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua

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MONTREAL- MAY 8: Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua receives the light heavyweight belt after defeating Lyoto Machida at UFC 113 at Bell Centre on May 8, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Has been out of action since winning his title, will face Jon Jones in one week...His true ranking will be revealed post-fight.

3. Jose Aldo

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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 01: Mixed martial artist Jose Aldo (R) and his manager Ed Soares arrive at the third annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards 2010 at the Palms Casino Resort December 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Mil

There is no reason to explain his ranking; his next opponent Mark Hominick will make out to be an amazing fight.

2. Georges St. Pierre

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 14: MMA Fighter Georges St-Pierre arrives at the 2010 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for ESPY)

If he wins the Jake Shields fight, then he could easily gain the No. 1 spot.

1. Anderson Silva

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PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 08: Anderson Silva celebrates after defeating Forrest Griffin during their light heavyweight bout at UFC 101: Declaration at the Wachovia Center on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

A big win over Vitor Belfort and he now reclaims No. 1. Sonnen wrote the book on how to beat him. Will anyone capitalize? Only time will tell.

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Those are my rankings. Let me know what you think. Sorry I didn't go into detail very much, but I will on the next one. Thanks for viewing!