FightMatrix Program: UFC 138 (11-05-2011)

Middleweight (185)
[#9] Mark Munoz (11-2-0) vs. [#12] Chris Leben (22-7-0)

Last 3 Fights: Mark Munoz (3-0-0)
2011-06-11: W vs. [#8MW] Demian Maia (15-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#76MW] CB Dollaway (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2010-11-20: W vs. [#35MW] Aaron Simpson (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Leben (2-1-0)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#23MW] Wanderlei Silva (33-11-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2011-01-01: L vs. [#13MW] Brian Stann (11-4-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:37 of round 1
2010-07-03: W vs. [#55MW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:40 of round 3

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#12] Renan Barao (26-1-0) vs. [#35] Brad Pickett (20-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#37BW] Cole Escovedo (17-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#55BW] Chris Cariaso (11-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 1
2010-06-20: W vs. [#210FW] Anthony Leone (9-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:29 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (2-1-0)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#39BW] Ivan Menjivar (23-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-08-18: L vs. [#11BW] Scott Jorgensen (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-04-24: W vs. [#13BW] Demetrious Johnson (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#19] Thiago Alves (18-8-0) vs. [#118MW] Papy Abedi (8-0-0)
Thiago Alves is the All-Time #5 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Alves (1-2-0)
2011-05-28: L vs. [#23WW] Rick Story (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-11: W vs. [#68WW] John Howard (15-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-08-07: L vs. [#4WW] Jon Fitch (23-3-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Papy Abedi (3-0-0)
2010-10-29: W vs. [#367MW] Nathan Schouteren (16-13-2) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 1
2010-03-28: W vs. [#473MW] Bohumil Lungrik (14-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 1
2009-12-13: W vs. [*] Nelton Pontes (3-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:17 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[*] Terry Etim (14-3-0) vs. [#1387] Eddie Faaloloto (2-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Terry Etim (2-1-0)
2010-04-10: L vs. [#21LW] Rafael dos Anjos (15-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:30 of round 2
2009-11-14: W vs. [#197LW] Shannon Gugerty (14-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:24 of round 2
2009-06-13: W vs. [#90LW] Justin Buchholz (12-6-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Faaloloto (1-2-0)
2011-06-26: L vs. [#245LW] Michael Johnson (9-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1
2010-11-11: L vs. [#120LW] Anthony Njokuani (14-5-0) via TKO (Elbow) in 4:54 of round 2
2010-05-15: W vs. [NA] Justin Babbs (0-1-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 0:49 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#37] Michihiro Omigawa (12-10-1) vs. [#62] Jason Young (8-4-0)
Michihiro Omigawa is the All-Time #15 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michihiro Omigawa (1-2-0)
2011-06-11: L vs. [#27FW] Darren Elkins (13-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-02-05: L vs. [#5FW] Chad Mendes (11-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-09-25: W vs. [#37BW] Cole Escovedo (17-8-0) via Submission (Inverted Armbar) in 2:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jason Young (2-1-0)
2011-06-11: L vs. [#20FW] Dustin Poirier (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-04-02: W vs. [#313LW] Jorge Britto (12-8-1) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-10-01: W vs. [#110FW] Sergej Grecicho (10-4-1) via UD ()

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#35] Cyrille Diabate (17-7-1) vs. [#128] Anthony Perosh (11-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Cyrille Diabate (2-1-0)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#187MW] Steve Cantwell (7-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-25, 30-26)
2010-10-16: L vs. [#14LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (12-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:41 of round 2
2010-05-29: W vs. [#42LHW] Luiz Cane (12-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:13 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Perosh (2-1-0)
2011-02-27: W vs. [#279LHW] Tom Blackledge (10-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:45 of round 1
2010-02-20: L vs. [#29HW+] Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2009-12-05: W vs. [#415LHW] Kym Robinson (8-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#69] Rob Broughton (15-6-1) vs. [#74] Philip De Fries (7-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rob Broughton (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: L vs. [#18HW+] Travis Browne (12-0-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-10-16: W vs. [#287HW+] Vinicius Kappke de Queiro (5-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:43 of round 3
2010-01-30: W vs. [#145HW+] Oli Thompson (9-2-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Philip De Fries (3-0-0)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#126HW+] Stav Economou (11-2-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:56 of round 2
2011-05-29: W vs. [#356HW+] Colin Robinson (10-10-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:33 of round 1
2011-02-27: W vs. [#543HW+] Andy Spiers (1-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:14 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#89] Che Mills (13-4-0) vs. [#259] Chris Cope (5-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Che Mills (3-0-0)
2011-05-21: W vs. [#561LW] Marcio Cesar (14-6-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:58 of round 1
2010-10-28: W vs. [#240WW] Magomed Shikshabekov (7-1-0) via UD ()
2010-10-01: W vs. [#128MW] Jake Hecht (11-2-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Chris Cope (2-1-0)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#84WW] Chuck ONeil (9-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-06-26: W vs. [#319MW] Ron Keslar (7-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:32 of round 2
2010-01-23: L vs. [#285MW] Josh Samman (9-2-0) via KO (Punches) in ? of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#75] Justin Edwards (7-1-0) vs. [#92] John Maguire (16-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Justin Edwards (2-1-0)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#90WW] Jorge Lopez (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-06-04: L vs. [#302WW] Clay Harvison (9-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2010-06-26: W vs. [#877WW] Marcus Ajian (8-13-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:40 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: John Maguire (3-0-0)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#166WW] Peter Irving (14-8-1) via UD ()
2011-05-14: W vs. [#242LHW] Jamaine Facey (7-6-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 4:23 of round 2
2011-02-05: W vs. [#316WW] Dean Amasinger (9-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:28 of round 2

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#55] Chris Cariaso (11-4-0) vs. [#192FW] Vaughan Lee (12-6-1)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Cariaso (1-2-0)
2011-05-28: L vs. [#17BW] Michael McDonald (13-1-0) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
2011-01-22: W vs. [#14FLY] Will Campuzano (9-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-16: L vs. [#12BW] Renan Barao (26-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Vaughan Lee (3-0-0)
2011-07-10: W vs. [NA] Mark Jones (1-4-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:29 of round 1
2011-06-05: W vs. [#1004FW] Ian Cox (1-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:29 of round 1
2011-04-30: W vs. [NA] Rob Bunford (1-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:04 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Notes about the Fight Card
– Highest-rated fighter always listed first.
– A ‘*’ ranking suggests a fighter is inactive.
– An ‘NA’ ranking suggests the fighter is too low for a ranking or we do not have division info for them.

Fight Card Statistics

Highest Pre-Bout Raw Rating: Mark Munoz (273)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Mark Munoz
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Mark Munoz vs. Chris Leben (516)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Mark Munoz vs. Chris Leben (173)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 87
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]