FightMatrix Program: UFC Fight Night 79 – Henderson/Alves (11-28-2015)

Welterweight (170)
[#16] Ben Henderson (22-5-0) vs. [#21] Jorge Masvidal (29-9-0)
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #19 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (1-2-0)
2015-02-14: W vs. [#72WW] Brandon Thatch (11-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:58 of round 4
2015-01-18: L vs. [#2LW/#10P4P] Donald Cerrone (28-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-08-23: L vs. [#1LW/#5DD/#7P4P] Rafael dos Anjos (24-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:31 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jorge Masvidal (2-1-0)
2015-07-12: W vs. [#169WW] Cezar Ferreira (8-5-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:22 of round 1
2015-04-04: L vs. [#10LW] Al Iaquinta (13-3-1) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-09-27: W vs. [#39LW] James Krause (22-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Henderson 287, Jorge Masvidal 139
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ben Henderson leads 2-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#10] Dong Hyun Kim (20-3-1) vs. [#177] Dominic Waters (9-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (2-1-0)
2015-05-23: W vs. [#48WW] Josh Burkman (27-12-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:13 of round 3
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. [*] John Hathaway (17-2-0) via KO (Spinning Back Elbow) in 1:02 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Dominic Waters (2-1-0)
2015-07-12: L vs. [#50WW] George Sullivan (17-4-0) via UD (29-27, 30-25, 29-28)
2015-03-21: W vs. [#649LW] Jack Montgomery (16-18-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:05 of round 1
2015-02-06: W vs. [#671WW] Mikey Gomez (17-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dong Hyun Kim 189, Dominic Waters 139
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)
[*] Alberto Mina (11-0-0) vs. [#235] Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Alberto Mina (3-0-0)
2014-08-23: W vs. [#144WW] Shinsho Anzai (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:17 of round 1
2013-12-21: W vs. [#174WW] Glenn Sparv (12-3-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 2:44 of round 1
2011-08-07: W vs. [*] Boy Eggels (2-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:11 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Yoshihiro Akiyama (1-2-0)
2014-09-20: W vs. [#405WW] Amir Sadollah (6-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-02-26: L vs. [#14WW] Jake Shields (31-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-08-06: L vs. [#3MW] Vitor Belfort (25-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:52 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alberto Mina 462, Yoshihiro Akiyama 434
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)
[#130] Dominique Steele (13-6-0) vs. [#246LW] Dong Hyun Kim (13-6-3)

Last 3 Fights: Dominique Steele (2-1-0)
2015-07-25: L vs. [#57WW] Zak Cummings (18-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:43 of round 1
2015-06-12: W vs. [#250MW] Chuck ONeil (15-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2015-03-07: W vs. [#400MW] Nick Duell (11-5-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (2-1-0)
2015-08-15: W vs. [#430LW] Jung Min Kang (7-6-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:07 of round 1
2015-04-05: W vs. [#1067LW] Toshikatsu Harada (13-13-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 1
2014-10-04: L vs. [#236LW] Kuniyoshi Hironaka (23-9-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:33 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dominique Steele 126, Dong Hyun Kim 105
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)
[#41] Sam Sicilia (15-5-0) vs. [#51] Doo Ho Choi (12-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Sam Sicilia (2-1-0)
2015-07-15: W vs. [#182FW] Yaotzin Meza (21-11-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2015-01-24: W vs. [*] Akira Corassani (12-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:26 of round 1
2014-09-20: L vs. [#112FW] Katsunori Kikuno (22-8-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Doo Ho Choi (3-0-0)
2014-11-22: W vs. [#342FW] Juan Manuel Puig (11-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:18 of round 1
2013-06-15: W vs. [*] Shoji Maruyama (12-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:33 of round 2
2013-02-16: W vs. [#285FW] Tatsunao Nagakura (11-5-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 4:14 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sam Sicilia 136, Doo Ho Choi 371
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)
[#79] Mike de la Torre (13-5-0) vs. [#148] Yui Chul Nam (18-5-1)

Last 3 Fights: Mike de la Torre (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2015-07-12: L vs. [#30FW] Maximo Blanco (12-6-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:16 of round 1
2015-02-22: W vs. [#75FW] Tiago dos Santos e Silva (20-5-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:59 of round 1
2014-07-26: NC vs. [#20FW] Brian Ortega (9-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Yui Chul Nam (2-1-0)
2015-05-16: L vs. [#55FW] Phillipe Nover (10-5-1) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#58LW] Kazuki Tokudome (15-6-1) via SD (29-27, 29-28, 27-28)
2013-10-12: W vs. [#190LW] Takasuke Kume (17-4-4) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike de la Torre 139, Yui Chul Nam 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)
[#295] Tae Hyun Bang (17-9-0) vs. [#434] Leo Kuntz (17-2-1)

Last 3 Fights: Tae Hyun Bang (1-2-0)
2015-05-16: L vs. [#107LW] Jon Tuck (9-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:56 of round 1
2014-06-14: W vs. [#186LW] Kajan Johnson (21-11-1) via KO (Punch) in 2:01 of round 3
2014-01-04: L vs. [#43LW] Mairbek Taisumov (24-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Leo Kuntz (2-1-0)
2015-05-23: L vs. [#113LW] Islam Makhachev (12-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 2
2013-12-14: W vs. [#1224WW] 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 ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tae Hyun Bang 196, Leo Kuntz 189
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)
[#54LHW] Dongi Yang (12-3-0) vs. [#130] Jake Collier (9-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dongi Yang (2-1-0)
2015-04-05: W vs. [#186MW] Dennis Hallman (53-19-2) via TKO (Punches) in 3:25 of round 1
2013-06-29: W vs. [#63MW] Jae-Young Kim (21-11-0) via TKO in 0:00 of round 2
2012-05-15: L vs. [#24MW] Brad Tavares (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Jake Collier (2-1-0)
2015-06-06: W vs. [#143MW] Ricardo Abreu (5-1-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2014-12-20: L vs. [#45MW] Vitor Miranda (11-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2014-10-10: W vs. [#197MW] Gabriel Checco (9-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dongi Yang 237, Jake Collier 175
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)
[#26] Seo Hee Ham (15-6-0) vs. [#37] Cortney Casey (4-2-0)
Seo Hee Ham is the All-Time #25 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Seo Hee Ham (2-1-0)
2014-12-12: L vs. [#8SW] Joanne Calderwood (10-1-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-11-03: W vs. [#9AW] Saori Ishioka (13-8-0) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 2:43 of round 2
2014-08-30: W vs. [*] Alyona Rassohyna (10-4-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Cortney Casey (2-1-0)
2015-07-18: L vs. [#8SW] Joanne Calderwood (10-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-03-13: W vs. [#85SW] Helen Harper (4-1-0) via TKO in ? of round 1
2014-11-15: W vs. [#22AW] Gina Iniong (3-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:30 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Seo Hee Ham 351, Cortney Casey 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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Flyweight (125)
[#251] Freddy Serrano (2-0-0) vs. [#330] Zhikui Yao (2-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Freddy Serrano (2-0-0)
2015-03-21: W vs. [#458FLY] Bentley Syler (5-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:34 of round 3
2013-02-23: W vs. [NA] Andres Ayala (6-3-0) via N/A in ? of round 0

Last 3 Fights: Zhikui Yao (2-1-0)
2015-05-16: W vs. [#338FLY] Nolan Ticman (4-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-08-23: L vs. [#471BW] Royston Wee (4-1-0) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
2013-05-18: W vs. [NA] Daoyuan Wang (0-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 0:37 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Freddy Serrano 252, Zhikui Yao 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#116] Marco Beltran (6-3-0) vs. [#150] Guangyou Ning (5-2-1)

Last 3 Fights: Marco Beltran (1-2-0)
2014-11-15: W vs. [#115BW] Marlon Vera (7-2-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-03-29: L vs. [#233FW] Diego Arturo Huerto Jaure (16-5-2) via TKO (Head Kick) in ? of round 2
2013-05-05: L vs. [#250FW] Rodolfo Rubio Perez (13-8-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in ? of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Guangyou Ning (3-0-0)
2015-05-16: W vs. [#471BW] Royston Wee (4-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:59 of round 2
2014-08-23: W vs. [#794LW] Jianping Yang (10-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-05-18: W vs. [NA] Zhouwen Jiang (2-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:43 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marco Beltran 378, Guangyou Ning 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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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: Dong Hyun Kim
Highest Stored DD Rating: Dong Hyun Kim
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Ben Henderson vs. Jorge Masvidal
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Ben Henderson vs. Jorge Masvidal
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Low [**]
Run Date: 2015-11-25