FightMatrix Program: UFC on FOX 3 (2012-05-02)

Lightweight (155)
[#7] Nate Diaz (15-7-0) vs. [#8] Jim Miller (21-3-0)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #22 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Nate Diaz (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#13LW] Donald Cerrone (17-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#35LW] Takanori Gomi (33-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1
2011-04-30: L vs. [#14WW] Rory MacDonald (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#36LW] Melvin Guillard (29-11-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:04 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#1LW/#8DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#91LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:15 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nate Diaz 127, Jim Miller 106
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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Welterweight (170)
[#6] Josh Koscheck (17-5-0) vs. [#7] Johny Hendricks (12-1-0)
Josh Koscheck is the All-Time #4 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Josh Koscheck (2-1-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#20WW] Mike Pierce (13-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#30WW] Matt Hughes (45-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2010-12-11: L vs. [#1WW/#4DD] Georges St Pierre (22-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Johny Hendricks (3-0-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#12WW] Jon Fitch (23-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:12 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#20WW] Mike Pierce (13-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#40WW] TJ Waldburger (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Koscheck 91, Johny Hendricks 127
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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Middleweight (185)
[#15] Rousimar Palhares (14-3-0) vs. [#17] Alan Belcher (17-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rousimar Palhares (3-0-0)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#101MW] Mike Massenzio (13-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:03 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#32MW] Dan Miller (13-6-0) via UD (29-27, 30-27, 30-25)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#50MW] David Branch (10-2-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:44 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Alan Belcher (3-0-0)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#67MW] Jason MacDonald (25-15-0) via Submission (Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2010-05-08: W vs. [#56MW] Patrick Cote (17-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:25 of round 2
2009-12-12: W vs. [#56HW+] Wilson Gouveia (14-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rousimar Palhares 112, Alan Belcher 231
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#47] Lavar Johnson (16-5-0) vs. [#50] Pat Barry (7-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Lavar Johnson (1-2-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#53LHW] Joey Beltran (14-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:24 of round 1
2011-09-23: L vs. [#76HW+] Shawn Jordan (13-3-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 3:08 of round 2
2011-02-12: L vs. [#51HW+] Shane del Rosario (11-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Pat Barry (1-2-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#128HW+] Christian Morecraft (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 1
2011-10-01: L vs. [#20HW+] Stefan Struve (23-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:22 of round 2
2011-06-26: L vs. [#18HW+] Cheick Kongo (17-7-2) via KO (Punch) in 2:39 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lavar Johnson 98, Pat Barry 106
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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Lightweight (155)
[#33] Tony Ferguson (13-2-0) vs. [#64] Michael Johnson (10-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (3-0-0)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#47LW] Yves Edwards (41-18-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#294LW] Aaron Riley (30-13-1) via TKO (Jaw Injury) in 5:00 of round 1
2011-06-04: W vs. [#167LW] Ramsey Nijem (5-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (2-1-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#77LW] Shane Roller (10-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#59LW] Paul Sass (12-0-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 3:00 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#1429LW] Edward Faaloloto (2-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 154, Michael Johnson 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Flyweight (125)
[#74BW] John Dodson (12-5-0) vs. [#7] Timothy Elliott (8-2-1)

Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (3-0-0)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#76BW] TJ Dillashaw (5-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 1
2010-12-11: W vs. [#179BW] John Moraga (9-1-0) via UD ()
2010-05-22: W vs. [#79BW] Jessie Riggleman (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Timothy Elliott (3-0-0)
2012-03-30: W vs. [#48FLY] Josh Rave (22-10-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 0:28 of round 1
2011-12-16: W vs. [#225BW] Jens Pulver (25-16-1) via KO (Knee) in 2:12 of round 2
2011-05-21: W vs. [NA] Kashif Solarin (2-3-0) via Submission in 0:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 154, Timothy Elliott 36
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#49] John Hathaway (15-1-0) vs. [*] Pascal Krauss (10-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: John Hathaway (2-1-0)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#140WW] Kris McCray (8-3-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2010-10-16: L vs. [#25WW] Mike Pyle (22-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-05-29: W vs. [#13WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Pascal Krauss (3-0-0)
2010-11-13: W vs. [*] Mark Scanlon (7-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-05-22: W vs. [#478WW] John Quinn (8-2-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:47 of round 2
2009-12-20: W vs. [#1096MW] Srdjan Sekulic (5-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Hathaway 406, Pascal Krauss 539
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Flyweight (125)
[#56BW] John Lineker (19-5-0) vs. [#227BW] Louis Gaudinot (5-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: John Lineker (3-0-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#156FW] Iliarde Sabino Belo dos S (25-6-1) via SD ()
2011-07-30: W vs. [#372BW] Francisco Nazareno Figuer (4-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:36 of round 3
2011-05-21: W vs. [#1261FW] Luiz Carlos Alves Neves (2-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:18 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Louis Gaudinot (2-1-0)
2011-12-03: L vs. [#42BW] Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) via TKO (Knees to the Body) in 1:58 of round 3
2010-09-24: W vs. [#79BW] Jessie Riggleman (11-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:43 of round 1
2010-02-19: W vs. [#160FLY] Tuan Pham (4-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:09 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Lineker 238, Louis Gaudinot 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#42] Danny Castillo (13-4-0) vs. [#71] John Cholish (8-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Danny Castillo (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#83LW] Anthony Njokuani (14-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#297WW] Shamar Bailey (13-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:52 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#21LW] Jacob Volkmann (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: John Cholish (3-0-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#307LW] Mitch Clarke (9-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:36 of round 2
2011-06-10: W vs. [#170LW] Jameel Massouh (26-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:25 of round 2
2011-02-12: W vs. [#573WW] Marc Stevens (14-7-0) via Submission (Kneebar) in 3:57 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Danny Castillo 127, John Cholish 147
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#85] Pablo Garza (11-2-0) vs. [#311] Dennis Bermudez (7-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Pablo Garza (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#15FW] Dustin Poirier (12-1-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-04-30: W vs. [#21BW] Yves Jabouin (17-7-0) via Submission (Flying Triangle Choke) in 4:31 of round 1
2010-12-04: W vs. [*] Fredson Paixao (10-4-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:51 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (0-3-0)
2011-12-03: L vs. [#75FW] Diego Brandao (14-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:51 of round 1
2010-11-20: L vs. [#164LW] Jordan Rinaldi (5-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2010-09-10: L vs. [#81LW] Drew Fickett (42-17-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:02 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Pablo Garza 175, Dennis Bermudez 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#35] Nick Denis (11-2-0) vs. [#114] Roland Delorme (7-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Nick Denis (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#218BW] Joseph Sandoval (6-2-0) via KO (Elbows) in 0:22 of round 1
2011-10-28: W vs. [#63BW] Nick Mamalis (23-8-0) via KO (Suplex and Chokeslam) in 1:03 of round 2
2010-03-07: L vs. [#48FW] Yuji Hoshino (18-7-7) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Roland Delorme (2-1-0)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#432BW] Josh Ferguson (8-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:22 of round 3
2010-10-08: L vs. [#243BW] Eric Wilson (5-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2010-06-04: W vs. [*] Sean Quinn (5-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:02 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nick Denis 106, Roland Delorme 154
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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Middleweight (185)
[#101] Mike Massenzio (13-6-0) vs. [#131LHW] Karlos Vemola (8-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Massenzio (1-2-0)
2012-01-14: L vs. [#15MW] Rousimar Palhares (14-3-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:03 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#279MW] Steve Cantwell (7-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-06-11: L vs. [#62LHW] Krzysztof Soszynski (26-12-1) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Karlos Vemola (1-2-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#28MW] Ronny Markes (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-13: W vs. [#49HW+] Seth Petruzelli (15-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:46 of round 1
2010-07-03: L vs. [#61HW+] Jon Madsen (7-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Massenzio 112, Karlos Vemola 265
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against 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: Josh Koscheck (364)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Josh Koscheck
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks (705)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks (194)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 119
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Large [****]