FightMatrix Program – UFC TUF 27 Finale: Tavares vs. Adesanya (07-06-2018)

Middleweight (185)
[#12] Brad Tavares (17-4-0, +119) vs. [#46] Israel Adesanya (13-0-0, -143)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Tavares (3-0-0)
2018-04-14: W vs. [#22MW] Krzysztof Jotko (19-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:16 of round 3
2017-10-07: W vs. [#33MW] Thales Leites (27-9-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-07-07: W vs. [#15MW] Elias Theodorou (15-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (3-0-0)
2018-04-14: W vs. [#63MW] Marvin Vettori (12-4-1) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#190MW] Rob Wilkinson (11-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:37 of round 2
2017-11-24: W vs. [#387MW] Stuart Dare (8-6-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:53 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brad Tavares 83, Israel Adesanya 83
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Women Flyweight (125)
[#19] Roxanne Modafferi (21-14-0, +145) vs. [#30] Barb Honchak (10-3-0, -172)
Roxanne Modafferi is the All-Time #19 ranked Women’s fighter.
Barb Honchak is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Roxanne Modafferi (2-1-0)
2017-12-01: L vs. [#5FLY] Nicco Montano (4-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
2017-05-20: W vs. [#38FLY] Sarah DAlelio (11-7-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:37 of round 3
2017-04-01: W vs. [#88FLY] Priscila de Souza (12-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:53 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Barb Honchak (2-1-0)
2017-12-01: L vs. [#29FLY] Lauren Murphy (10-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-11-01: W vs. [#40FLY] Takayo Hashi (16-6-1) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#7BW] Leslie Smith (10-7-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roxanne Modafferi 217, Barb Honchak 217
Previous Match-up Record: Barb Honchak leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Barb Honchak leads 2-1
.

Middleweight (185)
[#62] Julian Marquez (7-1-0, -165) vs. [#117] Alessio Di Chirico (11-2-0, +139)

Last 3 Fights: Julian Marquez (3-0-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#50MW] Darren Stewart (8-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:42 of round 2
2017-08-01: W vs. [#450MW] Phil Hawes (4-2-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:20 of round 2
2017-05-19: W vs. [#163LHW] Cameron Olson (9-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:06 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alessio Di Chirico (2-1-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#229MW] Oluwale Bamgbose (6-4-0) via KO (Knee) in 2:14 of round 2
2017-01-28: L vs. [#64MW] Eric Spicely (10-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:14 of round 1
2016-08-27: W vs. [*] Garreth McLellan (13-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Julian Marquez 202, Alessio Di Chirico 202
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Lightweight (155)
[#117] Joe Giannetti (6-0-0) vs. [#171FW] Michael Trizano (6-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Joe Giannetti (3-0-0)
2017-08-12: W vs. [NA] Keenan Raymond (3-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:37 of round 2
2017-06-17: W vs. [#821LW] Vince McGuinness (5-8-0) via UD ()
2017-04-08: W vs. [NA] Jay Ellis (15-78-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:28 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Michael Trizano (3-0-0)
2017-11-03: W vs. [#1348FW] Mike Otwell (4-2-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 2:07 of round 2
2017-09-15: W vs. [#850FW] James Gonzalez (4-3-0) via UD ()
2017-06-02: W vs. [#1067FW] Eddie Lenoci (4-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joe Giannetti 328, Michael Trizano 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Women Flyweight (125)
[#46] Montana De La Rosa (8-4-0, -172) vs. [#52] Rachael Ostovich (4-3-0, +144)

Last 3 Fights: Montana De La Rosa (2-1-0)
2017-12-01: W vs. [#130FLY] Christina Marks (8-11-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:00 of round 1
2017-06-16: W vs. [#109SW] Kathina Lowe (7-10-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:03 of round 3
2017-01-13: L vs. [#18SW] Cynthia Calvillo (6-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:54 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Rachael Ostovich (2-1-0)
2017-12-01: W vs. [#98BW] Karine Gevorgyan (3-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:40 of round 1
2017-01-14: L vs. [#190FLY] Christine Ferea (1-2-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:29 of round 3
2016-05-07: W vs. [#183FLY] Ariel Beck (4-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Montana De La Rosa 217, Rachael Ostovich 217
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Middleweight (185)
[#35] Gerald Meerschaert (27-9-0, +181) vs. [#52] Oskar Piechota (11-0-1, -217)

Last 3 Fights: Gerald Meerschaert (2-1-0)
2017-12-01: W vs. [#64MW] Eric Spicely (10-4-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 2:18 of round 2
2017-07-08: L vs. [#18MW] Thiago Santos (18-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:04 of round 2
2017-02-19: W vs. [#57MW] Ryan Janes (10-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:34 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Oskar Piechota (3-0-0)
2018-02-18: W vs. [#114MW] Tim Williams (15-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 1
2017-10-21: W vs. [#258MW] Jonathan Wilson (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-06-24: W vs. [#280LHW] Jason Radcliffe (13-6-0) via TKO in 0:32 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gerald Meerschaert 217, Oskar Piechota 138
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Featherweight (145)
[#79] Matt Bessette (22-8-0, -164) vs. [#237] Steven Peterson (16-7-0, +139)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Bessette (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2018-01-20: L vs. [#42FW] Enrique Barzola (16-3-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-07-11: NC vs. [#69FW] Kurt Holobaugh (17-4-0)
2017-05-12: W vs. [#752FW] Rey Trujillo (22-21-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Steven Peterson (1-2-0)
2018-02-18: L vs. [#150FW] Brandon Davis (9-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2017-12-08: W vs. [#1113FW] Dustin Winter (6-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 2
2017-08-22: L vs. [#79BW] Benito Lopez (9-0-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Bessette 167, Steven Peterson 138
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Featherweight (145)
[#86] Alex Caceres (13-11-0, -144) vs. [#382] Martin Bravo (11-1-0, +121)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Caceres (1-2-0)
2017-11-25: L vs. [#84FW] Guan Wang (20-1-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#291FW] Rolando Dy (9-7-0) via TKO (Eye Injury) in 5:00 of round 2
2017-01-28: L vs. [#39FW] Jason Knight (20-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Martin Bravo (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: L vs. [#120FW] Humberto Bandenay (14-6-0) via KO (Knee) in 0:26 of round 1
2016-11-05: W vs. [#168LW] Claudio Puelles (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:55 of round 2
2015-09-12: W vs. [*] Dallys Moraes Gama (5-3-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Caceres 223, Martin Bravo 335
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Lightweight (155)
[#499] Luis Pena (4-0-0, -315) vs. [#1323] Richie Smullen (3-0-1, +252)

Last 3 Fights: Luis Pena (3-0-0)
2017-07-22: W vs. [#1271LW] Kobe Wall (4-1-0) via SUB in 1:40 of round 3
2017-03-18: W vs. [#1853LW] Damir Ferhatbegovic (1-2-0) via SUB in 4:47 of round 2
2016-12-02: W vs. [NA] Brandon Schehl (0-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:40 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Richie Smullen (2-0-1)
2017-07-07: D vs. [#362LW] Rhys McKee (7-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2017-02-25: W vs. [NA] Jonny Saville (1-1-0) via TKO in of round 1
2016-09-10: W vs. [*] Andrew Murphy (1-1-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:16 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luis Pena 349, Richie Smullen 364
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Lightweight (155)
[#176] Allan Zuniga (13-0-0) vs. [#370] John Gunther (6-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Allan Zuniga (3-0-0)
2017-04-30: W vs. [#844LW] Ilianovich Chalo (6-2-0) via TKO in 2:50 of round 2
2016-11-01: W vs. [#241WW] Marcin Bandel (18-5-1) via UD ()
2016-09-03: W vs. [#64BW] Levy Saul Marroquin Salaz (10-2-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: John Gunther (3-0-0)
2017-09-30: W vs. [#290LW] Nick Browne (8-1-0) via UD ()
2017-01-28: W vs. [#195LW] Devonte Smith (7-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:29 of round 3
2016-03-19: W vs. [NA] Luke Ransbottom (1-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:19 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Allan Zuniga 432, John Gunther 279
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

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: Brad Tavares
Highest Stored DD Rating: Brad Tavares
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Brad Tavares vs. Israel Adesanya
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Brad Tavares vs. Israel Adesanya
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Low [*½]
Run Date: 2018-7-3