Fightmatrix Program: UFC 155 (12-29-2012)

Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#2DD] Junior dos Santos (15-1-0, 239.0lb) vs. [#2/#8DD] Cain Velasquez (10-1-0, 240.0lb)
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #5 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Cain Velasquez is the All-Time #7 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (3-0-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#6HW+] Frank Mir (16-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2
2011-11-12: W vs. [#2HW+/#8DD] Cain Velasquez (10-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2011-06-11: W vs. [*] Shane Carwin (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Cain Velasquez (2-1-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#7HW+] Antonio Silva (17-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD] Junior dos Santos (15-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2010-10-23: W vs. [*] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:12 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Junior dos Santos 217, Cain Velasquez 217
Previous Match-up Record: Junior dos Santos leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#17] Jim Miller (21-4-0, 156.0lb) vs. [#18] Joe Lauzon (22-7-0, 156.0lb)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #22 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (1-2-0)
2012-05-05: L vs. [#5LW] Nate Diaz (16-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:09 of round 2
2012-01-20: W vs. [#32LW] Melvin Guillard (30-12-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:04 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#1LW/#5DD] Ben Henderson (18-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Joe Lauzon (2-1-0)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#52LW] Jamie Varner (20-7-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:44 of round 3
2012-02-26: L vs. [#12LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#32LW] Melvin Guillard (30-12-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:47 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jim Miller 238, Joe Lauzon 147
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)
[#6] Tim Boetsch (16-4-0, 186.0lb) vs. [#22] Constantinos Philippou (11-2-0, 186.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (3-0-0)
2012-07-21: W vs. [#7MW] Hector Lombard (32-3-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#16MW] Yushin Okami (27-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 3
2011-09-24: W vs. [#35MW] Nick Ring (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Constantinos Philippou (3-0-0)
2012-07-07: W vs. [#52MW] Riki Fukuda (19-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#68MW] Court McGee (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#123MW] Jared Hamman (13-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Boetsch 161, Constantinos Philippou 175
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)
[#8] Alan Belcher (18-6-0, 186.0lb) vs. [#16] Yushin Okami (27-7-0, 184.0lb)
Yushin Okami is the All-Time #7 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alan Belcher (3-0-0)
2012-05-05: W vs. [#28MW] Rousimar Palhares (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:18 of round 1
2011-09-17: W vs. [#106MW] Jason MacDonald (25-16-0) via Submission (Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2010-05-08: W vs. [#57MW] Patrick Cote (18-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:25 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Yushin Okami (1-2-0)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#78MW] Buddy Roberts (12-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 2
2012-02-26: L vs. [#6MW] Tim Boetsch (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 3
2011-08-27: L vs. [#1MW/#1DD] Anderson Silva (33-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:04 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alan Belcher 238, Yushin Okami 140
Previous Match-up Record: Yushin Okami leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#25] Chris Leben (22-8-0, 185.0lb) vs. [#46] Derek Brunson (9-2-0, 185.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Leben (1-2-0)
2011-11-05: L vs. [#12MW] Mark Munoz (12-3-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-07-02: W vs. [#27MW] Wanderlei Silva (34-12-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2011-01-01: L vs. [#15MW] Brian Stann (12-5-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:37 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (1-2-0)
2012-08-18: L vs. [#13MW] Ronaldo Souza (16-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 1
2012-06-16: L vs. [#41MW] Kendall Grove (17-11-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
2011-11-18: W vs. [#58MW] Nate James (13-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Leben 420, Derek Brunson 133
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)
[#9] Eddie Wineland (19-8-1, 135.0lb) vs. [#10] Brad Pickett (22-6-0, 136.0lb)
Eddie Wineland is the All-Time #9 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Wineland (1-2-0)
2012-06-08: W vs. [#23BW] Scott Jorgensen (14-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:10 of round 2
2011-08-14: L vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (16-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-19: L vs. [#3BW] Urijah Faber (26-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (2-1-0)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#33BW] Yves Jabouin (18-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:40 of round 1
2012-04-14: W vs. [#237BW] Damacio Page (15-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:05 of round 2
2011-11-05: L vs. [#1BW] Renan Barao (29-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eddie Wineland 204, Brad Pickett 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Eddie Wineland leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#31] Erik Perez (12-4-0, 136.0lb) vs. [*] Byron Bloodworth (6-2-0, 136.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Erik Perez (3-0-0)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#95BW] Ken Stone (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 1
2012-06-01: W vs. [#194BW] John Albert (7-4-0) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 4:18 of round 1
2011-12-10: W vs. [#64FLY] Paul McVeigh (18-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Byron Bloodworth (2-1-0)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#38BW] Mike Easton (13-2-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:52 of round 2
2011-08-26: W vs. [NA] Scott Farhat (6-6-0) via KO (Knee) in 0:27 of round 2
2011-06-18: W vs. [*] Jose Tezanos (4-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Erik Perez 140, Byron Bloodworth 455
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)
[#32] Melvin Guillard (30-12-2, 155.0lb) vs. [#52] Jamie Varner (20-7-1, 155.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Melvin Guillard (1-2-0)
2012-08-11: L vs. [#8LW] Donald Cerrone (19-4-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:16 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#94LW] Fabricio Camoes (14-7-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-01-20: L vs. [#17LW] Jim Miller (21-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:04 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jamie Varner (2-1-0)
2012-08-04: L vs. [#18LW] Joe Lauzon (22-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:44 of round 3
2012-05-26: W vs. [#89LW] Edson Barboza (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:23 of round 1
2012-02-10: W vs. [#152LW] Drew Fickett (42-19-0) via Submission (Punches) in 0:40 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Melvin Guillard 140, Jamie Varner 147
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Melvin Guillard leads 3-2
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Lightweight (155)
[#21] Michael Johnson (12-6-0, 154.0lb) vs. [#149] Myles Jury (10-0-0, 155.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (3-0-0)
2012-10-05: W vs. [#50LW] Danny Castillo (14-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:06 of round 2
2012-05-05: W vs. [#59LW] Tony Ferguson (13-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-01-28: W vs. [*] Shane Roller (11-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Myles Jury (3-0-0)
2012-06-01: W vs. [#426LW] Chris Saunders (9-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:03 of round 1
2010-09-17: W vs. [#257WW] Sam Oropeza (7-2-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:55 of round 1
2010-01-16: W vs. [NA] David Herlein (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Johnson 85, Myles Jury 211
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)
[#37] Todd Duffee (7-2-0, 249.0lb) vs. [#56] Philip De Fries (9-1-0, 245.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Todd Duffee (1-2-0)
2012-04-07: W vs. [#62HW+] Neil Grove (12-6-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 1
2010-12-31: L vs. [#3HW+/#9DD] Alistair Overeem (36-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:19 of round 1
2010-05-29: L vs. [#22HW+] Mike Russow (15-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:32 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Philip De Fries (2-1-0)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#242HW+] Oli Thompson (9-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:16 of round 2
2012-02-15: L vs. [#23HW+] Stipe Miocic (9-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:43 of round 1
2011-11-05: W vs. [#112HW+] Rob Broughton (15-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Todd Duffee 266, Philip De Fries 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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Flyweight (125)
[#7] Chris Cariaso (14-4-0, 125.0lb) vs. [#16] John Moraga (12-1-0, 126.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Cariaso (3-0-0)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#297FLY] Josh Ferguson (8-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#15BW] Takeya Mizugaki (16-7-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#129BW] Vaughan Lee (12-8-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: John Moraga (3-0-0)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#55FLY] Ulysses Gomez (9-3-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:46 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#708BW] Jose Carbajal (5-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-22: W vs. [NA] Maurice Senters (0-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Cariaso 171, John Moraga 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)
[#65] Max Holloway (6-1-0, 145.0lb) vs. [#139] Leonard Garcia (15-9-1, 146.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (2-1-0)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#269FW] Justin Lawrence (4-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2012-06-01: W vs. [#514FW] Pat Schilling (5-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-02-04: L vs. [#17FW] Dustin Poirier (13-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:23 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Leonard Garcia (0-3-0)
2012-06-08: L vs. [#75FW] Matt Grice (15-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#41FW] Nam Phan (18-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: L vs. [#10FW] Chan Sung Jung (13-3-0) via Submission (Twister) in 4:59 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Holloway 140, Leonard Garcia 204
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: Junior dos Santos
Highest Stored DD Rating: Junior dos Santos
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Large [****]