Fight Matrix Program: UFC TUF Nations Finale (04-16-2014)

Middleweight (185)
[#7] Michael Bisping (24-5-0, 186.0lb, -206) vs. [#10] Tim Kennedy (17-4-0, 186.0lb, +171)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #17 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Tim Kennedy is the All-Time #25 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (2-1-0)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#21MW] Alan Belcher (18-8-0) via TUD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-01-19: L vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:27 of round 2
2012-09-22: W vs. [*] Brian Stann (12-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Kennedy (3-0-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#45MW] Rafael Natal (17-5-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-07-06: W vs. [#23MW] Roger Gracie (6-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#98MW] Trevor Smith (11-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:36 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 354, Tim Kennedy 161
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)
[#54] Patrick Cote (19-8-0, 170.0lb, -104) vs. [*] Kyle Noke (20-6-1, 171.0lb, -118)

Last 3 Fights: Patrick Cote (2-1-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#206WW] Bobby Voelker (24-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#261MW] Alessio Sakara (15-11-0) via DQ (Punches to Back of Head) in 1:26 of round 1
2012-07-07: L vs. [*] Cung Le (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Kyle Noke (1-2-0)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#92LW] Charlie Brenneman (19-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
2012-03-03: L vs. [#44MW] Andrew Craig (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#42MW] Ed Herman (21-10-0) via Submission (Inverted Heel Hook) in 4:15 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Patrick Cote 396, Kyle Noke 571
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Patrick Cote leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#86WW] Sheldon Westcott (8-1-1, 184.0lb, +118) vs. [#79] Elias Theodorou (8-0-0, 185.0lb, -142)

Last 3 Fights: Sheldon Westcott (3-0-0)
2013-04-13: W vs. [NA] Aaron Shymr (3-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:13 of round 1
2013-03-23: W vs. [#174WW] Nic Herron-Webb (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-02-11: W vs. [*] Jay Jensen (8-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:26 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Elias Theodorou (3-0-0)
2013-08-24: W vs. [#241LHW] Travis Clark (7-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 2
2013-05-11: W vs. [#237LHW] Mike Kent (10-4-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:54 of round 1
2012-11-23: W vs. [*] Ali Mokdad (6-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sheldon Westcott 368, Elias Theodorou 235
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)
[#130LW] Chad Laprise (7-0-0, 170.0lb, +104) vs. [#250LW] Olivier Aubin-Mercier (4-0-0, 169.0lb, -127)

Last 3 Fights: Chad Laprise (3-0-0)
2013-07-20: W vs. [#246LW] Derek Boyle (12-6-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2012-10-12: W vs. [*] Ainsley Robinson (5-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-06: W vs. [*] Josh Taveirne (3-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:48 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Olivier Aubin-Mercier (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#929LW] Jason Meisel (4-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:38 of round 1
2012-11-30: W vs. [*] Jordan Jewell (2-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:53 of round 1
2012-03-17: W vs. [NA] Daniel Ireland (0-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:10 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chad Laprise 270, Olivier Aubin-Mercier 242
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)
[#13] Dustin Poirier (15-3-0, 145.0lb, -845) vs. [#24] Akira Corassani (12-3-0, 145.0lb, +575)

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-1-0)
2013-12-28: W vs. [#34FW] Diego Brandao (18-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:54 of round 1
2013-08-31: W vs. [#108LW] Erik Koch (14-3-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2013-02-16: L vs. [#4FW] Cub Swanson (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Akira Corassani (3-0-0)
2013-11-30: W vs. [#108FW] Maximo Blanco (9-6-1) via DQ (Knee to Head of Grounded Fighter) in 0:25 of round 1
2013-04-06: W vs. [#28FW] Robbie Peralta (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#125FW] Andy Ogle (9-4-0) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 109, Akira Corassani 137
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)
[#75LW] K.J. Noons (12-7-0, 168.0lb, -106) vs. [#99LW] Sam Stout (20-9-1, 169.0lb, -117)

Last 3 Fights: K.J. Noons (1-2-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#302LW] George Sotiropoulos (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#11LW] Donald Cerrone (22-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2013-01-12: L vs. [#145LW] Ryan Couture (6-3-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)

Last 3 Fights: Sam Stout (2-1-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#176LW] Cody McKenzie (14-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-06-15: L vs. [#93LW] James Krause (20-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:47 of round 3
2013-02-23: W vs. [#138LW] Caros Fodor (8-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: K.J. Noons 179, Sam Stout 123
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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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#4] Sarah Kaufman (16-2-0, 135.0lb, -248) vs. [#3FLY] Leslie Smith (6-4-1, 135.0lb, +202)
Sarah Kaufman is the All-Time #8 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sarah Kaufman (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-10-19: NC vs. [#6BW] Jessica Eye (10-2-0)
2013-04-05: W vs. [#3FLY] Leslie Smith (6-4-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-18: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (9-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Leslie Smith (1-2-0)
2013-12-07: L vs. [#1FLY/#3DD/#5P4P] Barb Honchak (9-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2013-07-13: W vs. [#8FLY] Jennifer Maia (7-3-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-04-05: L vs. [#4BW] Sarah Kaufman (16-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sarah Kaufman 179, Leslie Smith 130
Previous Match-up Record: Sarah Kaufman leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#25] Ryan Jimmo (18-3-0, 205.0lb, -557) vs. [#53] Sean OConnell (15-4-0, 204.0lb, +411)

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Jimmo (1-2-0)
2013-10-26: L vs. [#18LHW] Jimi Manuwa (14-1-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 4:41 of round 2
2013-06-15: W vs. [#61LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-02-16: L vs. [#20LHW] James Te Huna (16-7-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Sean OConnell (3-0-0)
2014-01-17: W vs. [#298LHW] Markhaile Wedderburn (11-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:48 of round 1
2013-09-28: W vs. [#132LHW] Marvin Eastman (18-15-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-11-16: W vs. [#452HW+] Chris Guillen (13-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Jimmo 172, Sean OConnell 89
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)
[#36] George Roop (14-10-1, 135.0lb, -132) vs. [#66] Dustin Kimura (11-1-0, 136.0lb, +108)

Last 3 Fights: George Roop (2-1-0)
2013-11-06: L vs. [#16BW] Francisco Rivera (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 2
2013-05-25: W vs. [#77BW] Brian Bowles (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:43 of round 2
2013-03-16: W vs. [#239BW] Reuben Duran (8-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Kimura (2-1-0)
2014-01-04: W vs. [#420BW] Jon delos Reyes (7-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:13 of round 1
2013-09-21: L vs. [#20BW] Mitch Gagnon (10-2-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:05 of round 1
2013-02-02: W vs. [#54BW] Chico Camus (14-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:50 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: George Roop 161, Dustin Kimura 102
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)
[*] Mark Bocek (11-5-0, 156.0lb, -556) vs. [#302FW] Mike de la Torre (11-4-0, 156.0lb, +409)

Last 3 Fights: Mark Bocek (2-1-0)
2012-11-17: L vs. [#7LW] Rafael dos Anjos (20-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-21: W vs. [#121LW] John Alessio (34-17-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#12FW] Nik Lentz (24-6-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Mike de la Torre (2-1-0)
2014-01-11: W vs. [#489FW] Cameron Ramberg (9-2-0) via Submission (Reverse Triangle Choke) in 1:03 of round 3
2013-06-15: L vs. [#135WW] James Terry (14-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:57 of round 1
2012-11-17: W vs. [NA] Jordan Delano (0-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mark Bocek 515, Mike de la Torre 95
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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Middleweight (185)
[#179WW] Nordine Taleb (8-2-0, 185.0lb, -224) vs. [#175] Vik Grujic (6-2-0, 186.0lb, +184)

Last 3 Fights: Nordine Taleb (2-1-0)
2012-09-28: L vs. [#100WW] Marius Zaromskis (19-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-05-04: W vs. [#160WW] Matt MacGrath (14-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 2
2012-04-06: W vs. [#385WW] Matt Secor (4-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-24)

Last 3 Fights: Vik Grujic (1-2-0)
2013-05-10: W vs. [#259MW] Daniel Way (3-3-0) via UD ()
2012-12-07: L vs. [#375MW] Zein Saliba (4-0-0) via UD ()
2012-05-18: L vs. [#163LW] Dave Mazany (11-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:39 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nordine Taleb 565, Vik Grujic 341
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)
[#491] Richard Walsh (7-1-0, 171.0lb, -242) vs. [#689] Chris Indich (5-1-0, 170.0lb, +198)

Last 3 Fights: Richard Walsh (3-0-0)
2012-12-21: W vs. [NA] Aaron Forsterling (3-2-0) via UD ()
2012-09-14: W vs. [NA] Amer Hussein (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:00 of round 1
2012-08-31: W vs. [#394WW] Callan Potter (6-2-0) via KO (Knee) in 0:00 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Chris Indich (3-0-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [NA] Dominic Harrison-Campbell (0-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:00 of round 1
2012-07-28: W vs. [*] Mark Tabone (4-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:21 of round 1
2012-06-29: W vs. [NA] Peter Carr (0-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:55 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Richard Walsh 481, Chris Indich 263
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)
[#20] Mitch Gagnon (10-2-0, 135.0lb, -289) vs. [#135FW] Tim Gorman (8-2-0, 135.0lb, +231)

Last 3 Fights: Mitch Gagnon (2-1-0)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#66BW] Dustin Kimura (11-1-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:05 of round 1
2012-09-22: W vs. [#434FW] Walel Watson (11-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:09 of round 1
2012-07-21: L vs. [#14BW] Bryan Caraway (18-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:39 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Tim Gorman (3-0-0)
2012-11-21: W vs. [*] Tom Ahrens (14-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
2012-04-07: W vs. [NA] Scott Bradley (3-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:58 of round 1
2011-01-22: W vs. [#429BW] Adem Mujakic (5-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:47 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mitch Gagnon 207, Tim Gorman 511
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: Michael Bisping
Highest Stored DD Rating: Sarah Kaufman
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Michael Bisping vs. Tim Kennedy
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Sarah Kaufman vs. Leslie Smith
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Run Date: 2014-4-16