Fight Matrix Program – Bellator 170: Sonnen/Ortiz (01-21-2017)

Light Heavyweight (205)
[*] Tito Ortiz (19-12-1, +141) vs. [*] Chael Sonnen (28-14-1, -169)
Tito Ortiz is the All-Time #5 ranked Light Heavyweight and #26 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chael Sonnen is the All-Time #40 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tito Ortiz (2-1-0)
2015-09-19: L vs. [#10LHW] Liam McGeary (11-1-0) via Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) in 4:41 of round 1
2014-11-15: W vs. [*] Stephan Bonnar (15-9-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
2014-05-17: W vs. [#17MW] Alexander Shlemenko (54-9-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Chael Sonnen (1-2-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#16LHW] Rashad Evans (21-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:05 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [#8LHW] Mauricio Rua (24-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:47 of round 1
2013-04-27: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (22-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:33 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tito Ortiz 490, Chael Sonnen 1162
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tito Ortiz leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#58] Brennan Ward (14-4-0) vs. [#73] Paul Daley (38-14-2)
Paul Daley is the All-Time #47 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brennan Ward (2-1-0)
2016-11-04: W vs. [#108WW] Saad Awad (19-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:26 of round 1
2016-04-22: L vs. [#132WW] Evangelista Santos (21-18-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:30 of round 1
2015-12-31: W vs. [#112WW] Ken Hasegawa (14-1-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Paul Daley (2-1-0)
2016-07-16: L vs. [#12WW] Douglas Lima (28-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-01-29: W vs. [#302WW] Andy Uhrich (11-6-0) via in of round 1
2015-07-17: W vs. [#386MW] Dennis Olson (14-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:12 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brennan Ward 78, Paul Daley 189
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)
[#66] Hisaki Kato (7-2-0) vs. [*] Ralek Gracie (3-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Hisaki Kato (2-1-0)
2016-10-21: W vs. [#189MW] A.J. Matthews (8-6-0) via in of round 1
2016-04-17: W vs. [#601WW] Yuta Watanabe (19-8-4) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2015-11-20: L vs. [#44MW] Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:43 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ralek Gracie (3-0-0)
2010-05-29: W vs. [#1059WW] Kazushi Sakuraba (26-17-1) via UD ()
2008-06-15: W vs. [*] Alavutdin Gadjiev (18-13-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:02 of round 1
2007-07-16: W vs. [*] Katsuyori Shibata (4-11-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:05 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hisaki Kato 92, Ralek Gracie 2429
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)
[#23] Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) vs. [#34] Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Georgi Karakhanyan (2-1-0)
2016-11-10: W vs. [#1805LW] Kirill Medvedovsky (7-3-0) via in of round 1
2016-08-26: W vs. [#54FW] Bubba Jenkins (11-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2016-05-20: L vs. [#12FW] Pat Curran (22-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Emmanuel Sanchez (2-1-0)
2016-07-22: L vs. [#11FW] Daniel Weichel (38-9-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
2016-02-19: W vs. [#44FW] Daniel Pineda (22-12-0) via SD (29-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-11-06: W vs. [#65FW] Justin Lawrence (9-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Georgi Karakhanyan 72, Emmanuel Sanchez 183
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)
[#30] Derek Anderson (14-2-0) vs. [#47] Derek Campos (17-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Derek Anderson (2-1-0)
2016-08-26: W vs. [#108WW] Saad Awad (19-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-12-04: W vs. [#40LW] Patricky Freire (16-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-08-28: L vs. [#115LW] Brent Primus (7-0-0) via SD (29-28, 29-27, 28-29)

Last 3 Fights: Derek Campos (2-1-0)
2016-09-16: W vs. [#215LW] Djamil Chan (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-02-19: W vs. [#90LW] Melvin Guillard (32-16-2) via KO (Punches) in 0:32 of round 2
2015-11-20: L vs. [#59LW] Brandon Girtz (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:37 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Anderson 148, Derek Campos 127
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Derek Anderson leads 3-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#663] Chinzo Machida (4-2-0) vs. [NA] Jamar Ocampo (2-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Chinzo Machida (3-0-0)
2016-08-26: W vs. [#1513FW] Mario Navarro (4-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:57 of round 1
2014-06-06: W vs. [#325FW] Dmitry Gerasimov (7-5-0) via UD ()
2013-11-22: W vs. [*] Brian Wood (4-4-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 4:53 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jamar Ocampo (2-0-0)
2016-10-22: W vs. [NA] Ernest Valadez (0-1-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 0:44 of round 1
2010-04-17: W vs. [NA] Rene Gabaldon (2-4-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:42 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chinzo Machida 148, Jamar Ocampo 91
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)
[#129] Jack May (8-4-0) vs. [*] Dave Cryer (11-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Jack May (1-2-0)
2016-08-26: W vs. [#108LHW] Tony Lopez (44-24-0) via UD ()
2016-04-30: L vs. [#264HW+] Chase Sherman (9-3-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 0:56 of round 1
2014-08-16: L vs. [#33HW+] Shawn Jordan (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Dave Cryer (3-0-0)
2015-10-17: W vs. [#402MW] Mike Morales (5-5-1) via TKO (Retirement) in 3:00 of round 2
2015-08-22: W vs. [NA] Tyre Parks (0-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:00 of round 1
2010-12-12: W vs. [NA] Matt Anderson (1-21-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jack May 148, Dave Cryer 462
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jack May leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#115] Henry Corrales (12-3-0) vs. [#409LW] Cody Bollinger (19-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Henry Corrales (0-3-0)
2016-04-22: L vs. [#9FW] Patricio Freire (25-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:09 of round 2
2015-09-25: L vs. [#34FW] Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
2015-06-19: L vs. [#6FW] Daniel Straus (24-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:47 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Cody Bollinger (2-1-0)
2016-09-24: W vs. [NA] Lavelle Lofton (0-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:32 of round 1
2016-08-19: L vs. [#259LW] Anthony Avila (13-4-0) via in of round 1
2016-07-30: W vs. [#1238LW] Quinton McCottrell (9-20-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:10 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Henry Corrales 274, Cody Bollinger 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#85] Kevin Casey (9-5-1) vs. [*] Keith Berry (16-13-0)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Casey (0-2-1)
2016-08-27: L vs. [#29MW] Sam Alvey (29-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:56 of round 2
2016-06-04: D vs. [#91MW] Elvis Mutapcic (15-5-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 3
2016-01-30: L vs. [#25MW] Rafael Natal (21-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:37 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Keith Berry (1-2-0)
2014-10-03: W vs. [*] Joe Pacheco (7-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-04-11: L vs. [#101WW] Dave Vitkay (18-12-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-25: L vs. [*] Eugene Fadiora (13-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:19 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kevin Casey 147, Keith Berry 841
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)
[#230] Guilherme Vasconcelos (8-3-0) vs. [#293] John Mercurio (8-7-0)

Last 3 Fights: Guilherme Vasconcelos (2-1-0)
2016-06-24: W vs. [#790WW] Jordan Dowdy (3-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:59 of round 1
2015-09-12: L vs. [#194WW] Marcio Santos (8-2-0) via SD ()
2015-08-15: W vs. [NA] Paulo Henrique Teodoro de (0-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:10 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: John Mercurio (2-1-0)
2016-04-07: W vs. [#458MW] Matt Lagler (11-13-1) via KO (Punch) in 1:54 of round 1
2015-07-10: W vs. [*] Gabriel Lopez (4-13-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:07 of round 1
2014-10-03: L vs. [#350WW] Justin Baesman (19-11-1) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Guilherme Vasconcelos 211, John Mercurio 289
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)
[#773LW] Gabriel Green (3-0-0) vs. [NA] Jalin Turner (2-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Green (3-0-0)
2016-08-26: W vs. [#1621LW] Alex Trinidad (1-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:01 of round 2
2016-06-09: W vs. [NA] Hakop Ter-Petrosyan (0-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:13 of round 1
2016-04-07: W vs. [NA] Andrew Lagdaan (3-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:40 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jalin Turner (1-2-0)
2016-09-15: L vs. [NA] Andrew Lagdaan (3-2-0) via SD ()
2016-07-30: L vs. [#876LW] Ronnie Borja (5-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:11 of round 1
2016-06-10: W vs. [NA] Adrian Ajoleza (0-1-0) via TKO (Body Kick) in 1:40 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gabriel Green 148, Jalin Turner 128
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gabriel Green leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#1004] Daniel Rodriguez (2-0-0) vs. [#1331] Christian Gonzalez (2-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Rodriguez (2-0-0)
2016-08-11: W vs. [NA] Hector Saldana (1-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:45 of round 1
2015-06-14: W vs. [*] Christopher Gates (1-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Christian Gonzalez (2-0-0)
2016-04-25: W vs. [NA] Hector Saldana (1-3-0) via in of round 2
2016-02-18: W vs. [NA] Joe Cisneros (0-2-0) via TKO (Knee and Elbows) in 3:04 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Rodriguez 163, Christian Gonzalez 271
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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Lightweight (155)
[#739] Jacob Rosales (4-2-0) vs. [NA] Ian Butler (3-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Jacob Rosales (3-0-0)
2016-08-26: W vs. [#1544LW] Mike Segura (4-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-06-09: W vs. [#1832LW] Jake Albinio (3-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 3
2016-05-09: W vs. [NA] Andrew Lagdaan (3-2-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Ian Butler (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2016-09-24: W vs. [NA] C.J. Baines (1-21-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:43 of round 2
2016-04-16: W vs. [NA] John Nelson (0-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:28 of round 1
2015-10-24: NC vs. [#1522WW] George Burton (4-2-0)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jacob Rosales 148, Ian Butler 119
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)
[#259] Curtis Millender (10-3-0) vs. [#681] Johnny Cisneros (9-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Curtis Millender (2-1-0)
2016-08-25: W vs. [#696WW] Ozzie Alvarez (7-4-0) via UD ()
2016-06-25: W vs. [#802WW] Casey Greene (4-2-0) via in of round 1
2015-10-23: L vs. [*] Eddie Mendez (8-3-1) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Johnny Cisneros (1-2-0)
2016-08-26: L vs. [#310WW] Andy Murad (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-08-28: W vs. [#1347LW] Gabriel Miglioli (9-9-0) via UD ()
2014-10-03: L vs. [#66WW] Ricky Rainey (12-4-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:18 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curtis Millender 149, Johnny Cisneros 148
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)
[#824FW] Tommy Aaron (2-1-0) vs. [#1544] Mike Segura (4-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Tommy Aaron (2-1-0)
2016-08-19: L vs. [#369FW] Adin Duenas (5-1-0) via MD ()
2016-06-03: W vs. [#1394FW] Luke Faultersack (2-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1
2015-12-11: W vs. [#739LW] Jacob Rosales (4-2-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Mike Segura (0-3-0)
2016-08-26: L vs. [#739LW] Jacob Rosales (4-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-04-18: L vs. [#241FW] Erick Sanchez (7-2-0) via in of round 1
2015-12-11: L vs. [#579LW] Chris Padilla (7-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:07 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tommy Aaron 155, Mike Segura 148
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tommy Aaron leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#906FW] James Barnes (6-2-0) vs. [#677] Rob Gooch (4-3-1)

Last 3 Fights: James Barnes (2-1-0)
2016-10-22: L vs. [#363LW] Cleber Luciano (13-6-0) via UD ()
2016-06-25: W vs. [#1140BW] Zeke Enrique (5-1-0) via Submission (Choke) in 2:58 of round 2
2016-04-16: W vs. [NA] Chris Rodriguez (0-1-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Rob Gooch (1-1-1)
2016-06-25: W vs. [NA] Paul Amaro (3-6-0) via in of round 1
2016-04-22: L vs. [#109BW] Terrion Ware (16-5-0) via UD ()
2015-04-10: D vs. [*] John Robles (6-4-1) via Decision (Split) in 5:00 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Barnes 91, Rob Gooch 210
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 Flyweight (125)
[#31BW] Colleen Schneider (10-7-0) vs. [#36] Rebecca Ruth (6-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Colleen Schneider (2-1-0)
2016-05-07: L vs. [#8BW] Tonya Evinger (18-5-0) via UD (50-44, 50-44, 49-45)
2016-01-16: W vs. [#26BW] Raquel Paaluhi (6-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-10-04: W vs. [#34FW] Bryanna Fissori (2-2-0) via SD ()

Last 3 Fights: Rebecca Ruth (2-1-0)
2016-06-24: L vs. [#8FLY] Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (5-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:00 of round 2
2016-02-26: W vs. [#37FLY] Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-09-11: W vs. [#76FLY] Alice Smith Yauger (4-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:33 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Colleen Schneider 259, Rebecca Ruth 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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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: Derek Anderson
Highest Stored DD Rating: Georgi Karakhanyan
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Derek Anderson vs. Derek Campos
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Emmanuel Sanchez
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Low [**]
Run Date: 2017-1-18