Fight Matrix Program: UFC 187 (05-23-2015)

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#2/#7P4P] Anthony Johnson (19-4-0) vs. [#3] Daniel Cormier (15-1-0)
Anthony Johnson is the All-Time #19 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Johnson (3-0-0)
2015-01-24: W vs. [#6LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:15 of round 1
2014-07-26: W vs. [#11LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:44 of round 1
2014-04-26: W vs. [#5LHW] Phil Davis (13-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (2-1-0)
2015-01-03: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (21-1-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2014-05-24: W vs. [#16MW] Dan Henderson (30-13-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:53 of round 3
2014-02-22: W vs. [#42LHW] Patrick Cummins (7-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:19 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Johnson 119, Daniel Cormier 140
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 Championship (185)
[#1/#1DD/#3P4P] Chris Weidman (12-0-0) vs. [*] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0)
Chris Weidman is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight and #22 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (3-0-0)
2014-07-05: W vs. [#4MW] Lyoto Machida (22-6-0) via UD (49-45, 48-47, 49-46)
2013-12-28: W vs. [#6MW] Anderson Silva (34-6-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 1:16 of round 2
2013-07-06: W vs. [#6MW] Anderson Silva (34-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:18 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (3-0-0)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#16MW] Dan Henderson (30-13-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:17 of round 1
2013-05-18: W vs. [#2MW/#9DD] Luke Rockhold (14-2-0) via KO (Spinning Heel Kick and Punches) in 2:32 of round 1
2013-01-19: W vs. [#9MW] Michael Bisping (26-7-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:27 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Weidman 322, Vitor Belfort 560
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Chris Weidman leads 2-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#2] Donald Cerrone (27-6-0) vs. [#62] John Makdessi (13-3-0)
Donald Cerrone is the All-Time #17 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (3-0-0)
2015-01-18: W vs. [#4LW] Ben Henderson (22-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-01-03: W vs. [#13LW] Myles Jury (15-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-09-27: W vs. [#12LW] Eddie Alvarez (25-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: John Makdessi (2-1-0)
2015-04-25: W vs. [#144LW] Shane Campbell (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 1
2014-02-01: L vs. [*] Alan Patrick Silva Alves (12-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#472LW] Renee Forte (8-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:01 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 125, John Makdessi 28
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Donald Cerrone leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Andrei Arlovski (23-10-0) vs. [#5] Travis Browne (17-2-1)
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #12 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (3-0-0)
2014-09-13: W vs. [#10HW+] Antonio Silva (18-7-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:59 of round 1
2014-06-14: W vs. [#23HW+] Brendan Schaub (10-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-11-29: W vs. [#216HW+] Andreas Kraniotakes (17-10-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:14 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Travis Browne (2-1-0)
2014-12-06: W vs. [#23HW+] Brendan Schaub (10-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:50 of round 1
2014-04-19: L vs. [#1HW+/#6P4P] Fabricio Werdum (19-5-1) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2013-12-28: W vs. [*] Josh Barnett (33-7-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrei Arlovski 252, Travis Browne 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Andrei Arlovski leads 4-2
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Flyweight (125)
[#2] Joseph Benavidez (21-4-0) vs. [#10] John Moraga (16-3-0)
Joseph Benavidez is the All-Time #6 ranked Flyweight fighter.
John Moraga is the All-Time #24 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Joseph Benavidez (2-1-0)
2014-11-22: W vs. [#19FLY] Dustin Ortiz (14-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#40FLY] Tim Elliott (10-6-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-12-14: L vs. [#1FLY/#5DD/#4P4P] Demetrious Johnson (22-2-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: John Moraga (2-1-0)
2014-12-13: W vs. [#129FLY] Willie Gates (11-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:06 of round 3
2014-09-05: W vs. [#45FLY] Justin Scoggins (9-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 2
2014-06-07: L vs. [#4FLY] John Dodson (16-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joseph Benavidez 182, John Moraga 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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Flyweight (125)
[#4] John Dodson (16-6-0) vs. [#5] Zach Makovsky (19-5-0)
John Dodson is the All-Time #10 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Zach Makovsky is the All-Time #22 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (2-1-0)
2014-06-07: W vs. [#10FLY] John Moraga (16-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2013-10-19: W vs. [#79FLY] Darrell Montague (13-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:13 of round 1
2013-01-26: L vs. [#1FLY/#5DD/#4P4P] Demetrious Johnson (22-2-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Zach Makovsky (2-1-0)
2015-02-14: W vs. [#40FLY] Tim Elliott (10-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-08-16: L vs. [#3FLY] Jussier da Silva (17-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#26FLY] Josh Sampo (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 350, Zach Makovsky 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: John Dodson leads 2-1
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Welterweight (170)
[#13] Dong Hyun Kim (19-3-1) vs. [#22] Josh Burkman (27-10-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (2-1-0)
2014-08-23: L vs. [#4WW] Tyron Woodley (15-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:01 of round 1
2014-03-01: W vs. [#71WW] John Hathaway (17-2-0) via KO (Spinning Back Elbow) in 1:02 of round 3
2013-10-09: W vs. [#19WW] Erick Silva (18-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Josh Burkman (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2015-01-03: NC vs. [#5WW] Hector Lombard (34-4-1)
2014-03-29: W vs. [#45WW] Tyler Stinson (29-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:15 of round 1
2013-10-26: L vs. [#37WW] Steve Carl (21-4-0) via Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:02 of round 4

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dong Hyun Kim 273, Josh Burkman 140
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)
[#29] Uriah Hall (10-4-0) vs. [#30] Rafael Natal (19-6-1)

Last 3 Fights: Uriah Hall (3-0-0)
2015-01-18: W vs. [#138MW] Ron Stallings (13-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 3:37 of round 1
2014-07-05: W vs. [#51MW] Thiago Santos (10-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-12-28: W vs. [*] Chris Leben (22-11-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Natal (2-1-0)
2015-01-31: W vs. [#42MW] Tom Watson (17-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2014-09-05: W vs. [#37MW] Chris Camozzi (21-10-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-05-10: L vs. [#41MW] Ed Herman (22-11-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Uriah Hall 125, Rafael Natal 112
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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#11] Rose Namajunas (2-2-0) vs. [#40] Nina Ansaroff (6-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rose Namajunas (1-2-0)
2014-12-12: L vs. [#4SW] Carla Esparza (10-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:26 of round 3
2013-07-13: L vs. [#16SW] Tecia Torres (5-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-04-05: W vs. [#88SW] Kathina Catron (6-6-0) via Submission (Flying Armbar) in 0:12 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Nina Ansaroff (2-1-0)
2014-11-08: L vs. [#26SW] Juliana de Lima Carneiro (7-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-12-07: W vs. [NA] Munah Holland (5-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 2
2013-06-15: W vs. [NA] Aylla Caroline Lima da Si (0-3-0) via KO (Flying Knee to the Body) in 1:25 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rose Namajunas 162, Nina Ansaroff 196
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)
[#32] Mike Pyle (26-10-1) vs. [#223] Colby Covington (7-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Pyle (1-2-0)
2014-08-23: L vs. [#24WW] Jordan Mein (29-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:12 of round 1
2014-02-22: W vs. [*] T.J. Waldburger (16-9-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:03 of round 3
2013-08-17: L vs. [#9WW] Matt Brown (19-13-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Colby Covington (3-0-0)
2014-11-08: W vs. [#462MW] Wagner Silva Gomes (3-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:26 of round 3
2014-08-23: W vs. [#858WW] Anying Wang (2-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 4:50 of round 1
2014-05-16: W vs. [NA] Jay Ellis (12-57-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:49 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Pyle 273, Colby Covington 196
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)
[#147WW] Islam Makhachev (11-0-0) vs. [*] Leo Kuntz (17-1-1)

Last 3 Fights: Islam Makhachev (3-0-0)
2014-09-07: W vs. [#444WW] Ivica Truscek (28-23-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:45 of round 3
2014-06-07: W vs. [#517LW] Yuri Ivlev (22-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 1
2013-08-21: W vs. [#393LW] Rander Junio (7-1-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Leo Kuntz (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#1061WW] Ted Worthington (34-50-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:31 of round 1
2013-09-14: W vs. [*] Kuchlong Kuchlong (5-2-0) via UD ()
2012-12-08: W vs. [#1140LW] John Bublich (7-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:14 of round 4

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Islam Makhachev 258, Leo Kuntz 525
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)
[#26] Josh Sampo (11-4-0) vs. [#45] Justin Scoggins (9-2-0)
Josh Sampo is the All-Time #17 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Josh Sampo (1-2-0)
2014-07-19: L vs. [#24FLY] Patrick Holohan (11-1-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:06 of round 1
2014-02-22: L vs. [#5FLY] Zach Makovsky (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-11-30: W vs. [#27FLY] Ryan Benoit (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Justin Scoggins (1-2-0)
2014-09-05: L vs. [#10FLY] John Moraga (16-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 2
2014-07-06: L vs. [#19FLY] Dustin Ortiz (14-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#157BW] Will Campuzano (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Sampo 308, Justin Scoggins 260
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Justin Scoggins leads 1-0
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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: Chris Weidman
Highest Stored DD Rating: Chris Weidman
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Massive [****½]
Run Date: 2015-5-20