Fight Matrix Program: UFC 196 (03-05-2016)

Welterweight (170)
[#1FW/#5DD/#8P4P] Conor McGregor (19-2-0, -418) vs. [#9LW] Nate Diaz (18-10-0, +332)

Last 3 Fights: Conor McGregor (3-0-0)
2015-12-12: W vs. [#3FW] Jose Aldo (25-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:13 of round 1
2015-07-11: W vs. [#6FW] Chad Mendes (17-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:57 of round 2
2015-01-18: W vs. [#36FW] Dennis Siver (22-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Nate Diaz (2-1-0)
2015-12-19: W vs. [#11LW] Michael Johnson (16-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-12-13: L vs. [#1LW/#2DD/#4P4P] Rafael dos Anjos (25-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2013-11-30: W vs. [#176LW] Gray Maynard (11-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Conor McGregor 84, Nate Diaz 77
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 Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Holly Holm (10-0-0, -358) vs. [#4/#10DD/#8P4P] Miesha Tate (17-5-0, +282)
Holly Holm is the All-Time #15 ranked Women’s fighter.
Miesha Tate is the All-Time #9 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (3-0-0)
2015-11-14: W vs. [#2BW/#2DD/#4P4P] Ronda Rousey (12-1-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:59 of round 2
2015-07-15: W vs. [#22BW] Marion Reneau (6-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-26)
2015-02-28: W vs. [#9BW] Raquel Pennington (6-5-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Last 3 Fights: Miesha Tate (3-0-0)
2015-07-25: W vs. [#13BW] Jessica Eye (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-01-31: W vs. [#12BW] Sara McMann (8-3-0) via MD (29-27, 29-28, 28-28)
2014-09-20: W vs. [NA] Rin Nakai (16-1-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Holly Holm 112, Miesha Tate 224
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Holly Holm leads 2-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#21] Ilir Latifi (11-4-0, -188) vs. [#33] Gian Villante (14-6-0, +161)

Last 3 Fights: Ilir Latifi (2-1-0)
2016-01-17: W vs. [#40LHW] Sean OConnell (17-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 1
2015-07-18: W vs. [#99LHW] Hans Stringer (22-7-3) via KO (Punches) in 0:56 of round 1
2014-10-04: L vs. [#34LHW] Jan Blachowicz (18-5-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:58 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Gian Villante (2-1-0)
2015-11-14: W vs. [*] Anthony Perosh (15-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:56 of round 1
2015-07-25: L vs. [#30LHW] Tom Lawlor (10-5-0) via TKO (Punch) in 0:27 of round 2
2015-04-18: W vs. [#19LHW] Corey Anderson (7-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:18 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ilir Latifi 48, Gian Villante 112
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#19] Corey Anderson (7-1-0, -287) vs. [#30] Tom Lawlor (10-5-0, +236)

Last 3 Fights: Corey Anderson (2-1-0)
2015-11-07: W vs. [#37LHW] Fabio Maldonado (22-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-09-05: W vs. [#34LHW] Jan Blachowicz (18-5-0) via UD (30-25, 29-26, 30-25)
2015-04-18: L vs. [#33LHW] Gian Villante (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:18 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Tom Lawlor (2-1-0)
2015-07-25: W vs. [#33LHW] Gian Villante (14-6-0) via TKO (Punch) in 0:27 of round 2
2013-04-06: W vs. [*] Michael Kuiper (13-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:05 of round 2
2012-11-17: L vs. [#20LHW] Francis Carmont (24-11-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Corey Anderson 119, Tom Lawlor 224
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tom Lawlor leads 1-0
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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#8] Amanda Nunes (11-4-0, -154) vs. [#14] Valentina Shevchenko (12-1-0, +133)

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Nunes (2-1-0)
2015-08-08: W vs. [#12BW] Sara McMann (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:53 of round 1
2015-03-21: W vs. [#49BW] Shayna Baszler (15-10-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 1:56 of round 1
2014-09-27: L vs. [#7BW] Cat Zingano (9-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:21 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Valentina Shevchenko (3-0-0)
2015-12-19: W vs. [#18BW] Sarah Kaufman (17-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-02-27: W vs. [#69BW] Jan Finney (9-12-0) via UD ()
2014-02-26: W vs. [#112FLY] Hellen Bastos (2-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amanda Nunes 210, Valentina Shevchenko 77
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)
[#81] Brandon Thatch (11-3-0, -298) vs. [*] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-6-1, +239)

Last 3 Fights: Brandon Thatch (1-2-0)
2015-07-11: L vs. [#25WW] Gunnar Nelson (14-2-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:54 of round 1
2015-02-14: L vs. [#11WW] Ben Henderson (23-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:58 of round 4
2013-11-09: W vs. [*] Paulo Thiago (15-8-0) via KO (Knee to the Body) in 2:10 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Siyar Bahadurzada (1-2-0)
2013-12-28: L vs. [#45WW] John Howard (23-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-03-03: L vs. [#12WW] Dong Hyun Kim (21-3-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-14: W vs. [*] Paulo Thiago (15-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:42 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brandon Thatch 238, Siyar Bahadurzada 798
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Brandon Thatch leads 2-1
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Welterweight (170)
[#29] Erick Silva (18-6-0, -203) vs. [#119] Nordine Taleb (11-3-0, +171)

Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2015-08-23: L vs. [#13WW] Neil Magny (17-4-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-03-21: W vs. [#195WW] Josh Koscheck (17-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:21 of round 1
2014-12-20: W vs. [#202WW] Mike Rhodes (6-4-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:15 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Nordine Taleb (2-1-0)
2015-08-01: L vs. [#28WW] Warlley Alves (10-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:11 of round 2
2015-04-25: W vs. [#222WW] Chris Clements (12-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-10-04: W vs. [#144WW] Jingliang Li (10-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Erick Silva 195, Nordine Taleb 217
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)
[#44] Vitor Miranda (11-4-0, -274) vs. [*] Marcelo Guimaraes (9-1-1, +228)

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Miranda (2-1-0)
2015-08-01: W vs. [#72MW] Clint Hester (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:38 of round 2
2014-12-20: W vs. [#148MW] Jake Collier (9-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2014-05-31: L vs. [#43MW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (5-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Marcelo Guimaraes (2-1-0)
2014-06-28: W vs. [#230MW] Andy Enz (10-4-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2013-03-03: L vs. [#83WW] Hyun Gyu Lim (13-5-1) via KO (Knee) in 4:00 of round 2
2012-07-11: W vs. [#242MW] Daniel Stittgen (10-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Miranda 217, Marcelo Guimaraes 616
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)
[#17] Chas Skelly (15-1-0, -147) vs. [#21] Darren Elkins (19-5-0, +126)

Last 3 Fights: Chas Skelly (3-0-0)
2015-11-07: W vs. [#49FW] Edimilson Souza (15-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:56 of round 2
2015-02-14: W vs. [#105FW] Jim Alers (13-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Knee) in 4:59 of round 2
2014-09-05: W vs. [#256LW] Sean Soriano (9-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Darren Elkins (2-1-0)
2015-10-24: W vs. [#88FW] Robert Whiteford (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-12-20: L vs. [#22FW] Hacran Dias (23-3-1) via UD ()
2014-10-25: W vs. [#79FW] Lucas Martins (15-3-0) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chas Skelly 119, Darren Elkins 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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Lightweight (155)
[#40] Jim Miller (25-7-0, -140) vs. [#37FW] Diego Sanchez (25-8-0, +119)

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (1-2-0)
2015-12-10: L vs. [#17LW] Michael Chiesa (13-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:57 of round 2
2015-07-25: W vs. [#59LW] Danny Castillo (17-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2015-04-18: L vs. [#7LW] Beneil Dariush (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (1-2-0)
2015-11-21: L vs. [#9FW] Ricardo Lamas (16-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-06-07: W vs. [#41LW] Ross Pearson (18-10-0) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
2014-03-15: L vs. [#23FW] Myles Jury (15-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jim Miller 86, Diego Sanchez 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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Lightweight (155)
[*] Jason Saggo (10-2-0, -187) vs. [*] Justin Salas (12-6-0, +161)

Last 3 Fights: Jason Saggo (2-1-0)
2014-10-04: L vs. [#42LW] Paul Felder (11-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-06-14: W vs. [#476LW] Josh Shockley (11-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:57 of round 1
2013-07-05: W vs. [#475WW] Stephen Beaumont (8-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:46 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Justin Salas (1-2-0)
2014-07-16: L vs. [#118LW] Joe Proctor (11-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:27 of round 2
2014-05-10: W vs. [#459LW] Ben Wall (7-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:21 of round 1
2013-11-09: L vs. [#13FW] Thiago Tavares (20-6-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jason Saggo 518, Justin Salas 598
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)
[#86LW] Julian Erosa (15-2-0, -222) vs. [#142] Teruto Ishihara (7-2-2, +185)

Last 3 Fights: Julian Erosa (3-0-0)
2015-12-11: W vs. [#124LW] Marcin Wrzosek (10-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-02-21: W vs. [#199FW] Drew Brokenshire (14-6-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:35 of round 3
2014-12-13: W vs. [#836LW] Harrison Bevens (8-4-0) via TKO in 2:10 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Teruto Ishihara (1-1-1)
2015-09-26: D vs. [#72FW] Mizuto Hirota (17-7-2) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 3
2014-06-28: W vs. [NA] Jung Hwan Jo (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 1
2014-02-23: L vs. [#157BW] Yuta Sasaki (18-3-2) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:46 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Julian Erosa 85, Teruto Ishihara 161
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: Conor McGregor
Highest Stored DD Rating: Conor McGregor
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2016-2-29