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CageDogs / ANALYSIS

OUTSIDE
THE 15.

Everybody knows the names at the top.
Who’s about to ruin their weekend?

FIRST EDITION IN DEVELOPMENT
THE NEXT NAMES TO KNOW

A number has to earn its spot.

Our planned rankings will focus on men and women outside the UFC’s official top 15, with a separate list for each division. DWCS prospects will get their own watchlist.

Rankings are not published yet. We’re working toward a sourced, repeatable system before putting numbers next to names. Nothing below is a calculated score or a betting recommendation.

What should move the needle?

01 / THE RESUME

Who did you beat?

Verified results, opponent strength and an Elo model we can explain and reproduce.

02 / THE FIGHT

How did you do it?

Fight data and advanced metrics, with sample size and missing data visible.

03 / THE READ

What are people seeing?

Attributed expert assessments, kept distinct from what the numbers actually show.

Planned inputs, not a live model. The first edition will include its method, source dates and uncertainty. Eligibility will be checked against the current official UFC rankings.