FightMatrix Program: UFC on FOX 28 (02-24-2018)

Featherweight (145)
[#5] Josh Emmett (13-1-0, +134) vs. [#8] Jeremy Stephens (27-14-0, -162)
Jeremy Stephens is the All-Time #21 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Josh Emmett (2-1-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#9FW] Ricardo Lamas (18-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:33 of round 1
2017-10-21: W vs. [#161FW] Felipe Arantes (18-9-1) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
2017-04-08: L vs. [#63LW] Desmond Green (20-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (2-1-0)
2018-01-14: W vs. [#34FW] Doo Ho Choi (14-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:36 of round 2
2017-09-09: W vs. [#42FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-25, 30-26)
2017-04-15: L vs. [#16FW] Renato Carneiro (11-1-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Emmett 70, Jeremy Stephens 41
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)
[#3/#6DD/#6P4P] Jessica Andrade (17-6-0, -308) vs. [#9] Tecia Torres (10-1-0, +243)
Jessica Andrade is the All-Time #44 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Andrade (2-1-0)
2017-09-22: W vs. [#5SW] Claudia Gadelha (15-3-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-05-13: L vs. [#2SW/#5DD/#4P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
2017-02-04: W vs. [#16SW] Angela Hill (7-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Tecia Torres (3-0-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#27SW] Michelle Waterson (14-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-07-07: W vs. [#37SW] Juliana Lima (9-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:53 of round 2
2017-02-04: W vs. [#69FLY] Bec Rawlings (7-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Andrade 155, Tecia Torres 84
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)
[#10] Ovince St. Preux (22-10-0, -121) vs. [#12] Ilir Latifi (13-5-0, -103)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #41 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (3-0-0)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#19LHW] Corey Anderson (9-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:25 of round 3
2017-09-22: W vs. [#54WW] Yushin Okami (34-11-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:50 of round 1
2017-04-22: W vs. [#47LHW] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (15-5-1) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:11 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ilir Latifi (2-1-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#29LHW] Tyson Pedro (7-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-03: L vs. [#3LHW] Ryan Bader (24-5-0) via KO (Knee) in 2:06 of round 2
2016-03-05: W vs. [#30LHW] Gian Villante (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 112, Ilir Latifi 168
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)
[#24] Mike Perry (11-2-0, -340) vs. [#91] Max Griffin (13-4-0, +266)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Perry (2-1-0)
2017-12-16: L vs. [#14WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (26-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#180LW] Alex Reyes (13-3-0) via KO (Knee) in 1:19 of round 1
2017-04-22: W vs. [#34WW] Jake Ellenberger (31-13-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:05 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Max Griffin (1-2-0)
2017-10-28: L vs. [#35WW] Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (18-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
2016-11-05: W vs. [*] Erick Montano (7-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2016-08-20: L vs. [#4WW] Colby Covington (13-1-0) via TKO in 2:18 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Perry 70, Max Griffin 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#32FW] Renan Barao (34-5-0, -157) vs. [#17] Brian Kelleher (18-8-0, +130)
Renan Barao is the All-Time #3 ranked Bantamweight and #50 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (1-2-0)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#12BW] Aljamain Sterling (14-3-0) via UD (29-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2016-09-24: W vs. [*] Phillipe Nover (10-8-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-05-29: L vs. [#8FW] Jeremy Stephens (27-14-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Brian Kelleher (2-1-0)
2017-10-21: W vs. [#86BW] Damian Stasiak (10-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:39 of round 3
2017-07-22: L vs. [#30BW] Marlon Vera (10-5-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:18 of round 1
2017-06-03: W vs. [#15BW] Iuri Alcantara (35-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:48 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renan Barao 210, Brian Kelleher 126
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 (135)
[#6] Sara McMann (11-4-0, -217) vs. [#8] Marion Reneau (8-3-1, +175)
Sara McMann is the All-Time #27 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sara McMann (2-1-0)
2017-09-09: L vs. [#3BW] Ketlen Vieira (9-0-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:16 of round 2
2017-02-19: W vs. [#31BW] Gina Mazany (5-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:14 of round 1
2016-12-03: W vs. [#3FLY] Alexis Davis (19-7-0) via SUB in 2:52 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Marion Reneau (2-0-1)
2017-09-02: W vs. [#39BW] Talita Bernardo (5-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:54 of round 3
2017-03-11: D vs. [#12BW] Bethe Correia (10-3-1) via DRAW in 5:00 of round 3
2016-11-19: W vs. [#90FLY] Milana Dudieva (11-7-0) via TKO in 3:03 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sara McMann 168, Marion Reneau 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)
[#16] Angela Hill (7-4-0, -148) vs. [#21] Maryna Moroz (8-2-0, +122)

Last 3 Fights: Angela Hill (1-2-0)
2017-11-11: L vs. [#13SW] Nina Ansaroff (8-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-07-07: W vs. [#64SW] Ashley Yoder (5-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-02-04: L vs. [#3SW/#6DD/#6P4P] Jessica Andrade (17-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Maryna Moroz (2-1-0)
2017-06-25: L vs. [#6SW] Carla Esparza (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-08-06: W vs. [#32SW] Danielle Taylor (9-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2016-04-10: W vs. [#88FLY] Cristina Stanciu (5-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Angela Hill 105, Maryna Moroz 244
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)
[#58] Ben Saunders (21-8-2, +200) vs. [#60] Alan Jouban (15-6-0, -250)

Last 3 Fights: Ben Saunders (2-1-0)
2017-05-28: L vs. [#38WW] Peter Sobotta (17-5-1) via TKO (Punches and Knee) in 2:29 of round 2
2017-01-15: W vs. [#93WW] Court McGee (18-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-09: W vs. [*] Jacob Volkmann (19-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:17 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alan Jouban (1-2-0)
2017-08-05: L vs. [#57WW] Niko Price (11-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 1
2017-03-18: L vs. [#22WW] Gunnar Nelson (16-3-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:46 of round 2
2016-12-17: W vs. [#24WW] Mike Perry (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Saunders 272, Alan Jouban 203
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] Olivier Aubin-Mercier (10-2-0, -138) vs. [#61] Gilbert Burns (12-2-0, +117)

Last 3 Fights: Olivier Aubin-Mercier (3-0-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#60LW] Tony Martin (12-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-12-10: W vs. [#75WW] Drew Dober (19-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:57 of round 2
2016-06-18: W vs. [#152LW] Thibault Gouti (11-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:28 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Burns (2-1-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#106LW] Jason Saggo (12-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:55 of round 2
2016-09-24: L vs. [#21LW] Michel Prazeres (24-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-07-07: W vs. [*] Lukasz Sajewski (13-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Olivier Aubin-Mercier 161, Gilbert Burns 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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#31MW] Sam Alvey (31-10-0, +222) vs. [#37] Marcin Prachnio (13-2-0, -266)

Last 3 Fights: Sam Alvey (1-2-0)
2017-10-21: L vs. [#19MW] Ramazan Emeev (16-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#38MW] Rashad Evans (21-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-04-22: L vs. [#20MW] Thales Leites (27-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Marcin Prachnio (3-0-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#128LHW] Gilberto Galvao (29-6-1) via KO (Punch) in 1:23 of round 1
2016-08-27: W vs. [*] Jake Butler (7-2-0) via TKO (Knees) in 2:30 of round 1
2016-05-27: W vs. [#114LHW] Leandro Ataides (10-3-0) via SD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sam Alvey 126, Marcin Prachnio 203
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)
[#29] Rani Yahya (24-9-0, -256) vs. [#72] Russell Doane (15-7-0, +212)
Rani Yahya is the All-Time #25 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rani Yahya (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#526BW] Enrique Briones (16-7-1) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:01 of round 1
2017-03-11: L vs. [#39BW] Joe Soto (18-7-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
2016-09-24: W vs. [#57BW] Michinori Tanaka (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Russell Doane (1-2-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#178BW] Kwan Ho Kwak (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 1
2016-10-08: L vs. [#43FW] Mirsad Bektic (12-1-0) via SUB in 4:22 of round 1
2016-07-07: L vs. [#13BW] Pedro Munhoz (15-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:08 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rani Yahya 203, Russell Doane 252
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rani Yahya leads 1-0
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Flyweight (125)
[#28] Eric Shelton (11-4-0) vs. [#97BW] Alex Perez (19-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Eric Shelton (1-2-0)
2017-11-18: W vs. [#94FLY] Jenel Lausa (7-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-25)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#27FLY] Jarred Brooks (13-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-01-28: L vs. [#21FLY] Alexandre Pantoja (18-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Perez (3-0-0)
2017-12-09: W vs. [#587BW] Carls John de Tomas (6-2-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 1:54 of round 2
2017-08-08: W vs. [#131FLY] Kevin Gray (9-5-0) via SUB in 2:54 of round 1
2017-03-25: W vs. [#1217BW] Tyler Bialecki (8-7-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eric Shelton 98, Alex Perez 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alex Perez leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#84] Manny Bermudez (11-0-0) vs. [#119] Albert Morales (6-3-1)

Last 3 Fights: Manny Bermudez (3-0-0)
2018-01-27: W vs. [#638BW] Seth Basler (3-7-0) via SUB in 1:06 of round 1
2017-08-12: W vs. [#183BW] Bendy Casimir (21-15-2) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:12 of round 1
2017-04-08: W vs. [#82BW] Tony Gravely (12-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in ? of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Albert Morales (1-2-0)
2017-12-09: L vs. [#74BW] Benito Lopez (9-0-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-07-16: L vs. [#14BW] Brett Johns (15-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)
2017-03-04: W vs. [#46BW] Andre Soukhamthath (12-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Manny Bermudez 28, Albert Morales 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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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: Josh Emmett
Highest Stored DD Rating: Jessica Andrade
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Josh Emmett vs. Jeremy Stephens
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Josh Emmett vs. Jeremy Stephens
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2018-2-21