Last 3 Fights: Cain Velasquez (2-1-0)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#2HW+/#7DD] Junior dos Santos (15-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1
2011-11-12: L vs. [#2HW+/#7DD] Junior dos Santos (15-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Silva (2-1-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#6HW+] Alistair Overeem (36-12-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 3
2012-10-05: W vs. [#12HW+] Travis Browne (14-1-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:27 of round 1
2012-05-26: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD] Cain Velasquez (11-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cain Velasquez 147, Antonio Silva 112
Previous Match-up Record: Cain Velasquez leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#2/#7DD] Junior dos Santos (15-2-0, -397) vs. [#8] Mark Hunt (9-7-0, +311)
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #4 ranked Heavyweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.
Mark Hunt is the All-Time #18 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (2-1-0)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD] Cain Velasquez (11-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#7HW+] Frank Mir (16-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2
2011-11-12: W vs. [#1HW+/#2DD] Cain Velasquez (11-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Mark Hunt (3-0-0)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#13HW+] Stefan Struve (25-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 3
2012-02-26: W vs. [#19HW+] Cheick Kongo (18-8-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 1
2011-09-24: W vs. [#25HW+] Ben Rothwell (32-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Junior dos Santos 147, Mark Hunt 83
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Glover Teixeira (19-2-0, -284) vs. [#19] James Te Huna (16-5-0, +229)

Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (3-0-0)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#12LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-11-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#56LHW] Fabio Maldonado (19-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2012-05-26: W vs. [*] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:53 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: James Te Huna (3-0-0)
2013-02-16: W vs. [#24LHW] Ryan Jimmo (17-2-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#64LHW] Joey Beltran (14-8-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#71LHW] Aaron Rosa (17-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Glover Teixeira 119, James Te Huna 98
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)
[#5] Gray Maynard (11-1-1, -210) vs. [#7] T.J. Grant (20-5-0, +172)
Gray Maynard is the All-Time #8 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gray Maynard (1-1-1)
2012-06-22: W vs. [#4FW] Clay Guida (30-13-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#2FW] Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4
2011-01-01: D vs. [#2FW] Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: T.J. Grant (3-0-0)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#23LW] Matt Wiman (15-7-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:51 of round 1
2012-09-22: W vs. [#21LW] Evan Dunham (14-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#79LW] Carlo Prater (31-13-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gray Maynard 337, T.J. Grant 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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Lightweight (155)
[#16] Donald Cerrone (19-5-0, -299) vs. [#90] K.J. Noons (11-6-0, +239)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2013-01-26: L vs. [#4LW] Anthony Pettis (16-2-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 2:35 of round 1
2012-08-11: W vs. [#31LW] Melvin Guillard (30-13-2) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:16 of round 1
2012-05-15: W vs. [#75LW] Jeremy Stephens (20-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: K.J. Noons (1-2-0)
2013-01-12: L vs. [#89LW] Ryan Couture (6-2-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2012-03-03: L vs. [#6LW] Josh Thomson (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-17: W vs. [*] Billy Evangelista (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 119, K.J. Noons 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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Welterweight (170)
[#12] Mike Pyle (24-8-1, +132) vs. [#28] Rick Story (15-6-0, -161)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Pyle (3-0-0)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#30WW] James Head (9-3-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 1:55 of round 1
2012-06-08: W vs. [#89WW] Josh Neer (33-13-1) via KO (Punch) in 4:56 of round 1
2012-01-14: W vs. [#280WW] Ricardo Funch (8-4-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 1:22 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rick Story (2-1-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#90WW] Quinn Mulhern (18-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:05 of round 1
2012-10-13: L vs. [#4WW] Demian Maia (18-4-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:30 of round 1
2012-06-22: W vs. [#241WW] Brock Jardine (9-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Pyle 161, Rick Story 70
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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Featherweight (145)
[#70] Dennis Bermudez (10-3-0) vs. [#73] Max Holloway (7-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (3-0-0)
2013-02-23: W vs. [#95FW] Matt Grice (15-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#373FW] Tommy Hayden (7-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:43 of round 1
2012-05-05: W vs. [#71FW] Pablo Garza (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (3-0-0)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#179FW] Leonard Garcia (15-11-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#287FW] Justin Lawrence (4-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2012-06-01: W vs. [#568FW] Pat Schilling (5-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dennis Bermudez 91, Max Holloway 147
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)
[#162] Robert Whittaker (10-2-0) vs. [#289] Colton Smith (3-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Robert Whittaker (2-1-0)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#415WW] Brad Scott (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-05-18: L vs. [#93WW] Jesse Juarez (19-8-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2012-03-23: W vs. [#451WW] Shaun Spooner (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Colton Smith (2-1-0)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#168LW] Mike Ricci (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-02-24: L vs. [#1015WW] Steve Montgomery (3-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:08 of round 2
2011-10-29: W vs. [NA] Walter Coles (0-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:52 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robert Whittaker 161, Colton Smith 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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Lightweight (155)
[#13] Khabib Nurmagomedov (19-0-0, -294) vs. [#67] Abel Trujillo (10-4-0, +225)

Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#57LW] Thiago Tavares (17-5-1) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:55 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#22LW] Gleison Tibau (27-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#171LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-3-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:08 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Abel Trujillo (3-0-0)
2012-12-08: W vs. [#105LW] Marcus Levesseur (22-7-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body) in 3:56 of round 2
2012-06-30: W vs. [#238MW] Frank Carrillo (6-3-0) via UD ()
2012-04-13: W vs. [#258LW] James Edson Berto (17-10-1) via Submission in 1:10 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov 126, Abel Trujillo 168
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)
[#193] Nah-Shon Burrell (9-2-0) vs. [#349] Stephen Thompson (6-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Nah-Shon Burrell (2-1-0)
2013-02-23: W vs. [#389WW] Yuri Villefort (6-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-05-19: L vs. [#201WW] Chris Spang (5-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:25 of round 1
2012-01-07: W vs. [#119LW] James Terry (11-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Stephen Thompson (2-1-0)
2012-04-21: L vs. [#17WW] Matt Brown (17-11-0) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 30-27)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#432MW] Daniel Stittgen (7-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:13 of round 1
2011-10-01: W vs. [#844WW] Patrick Mandio (3-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nah-Shon Burrell 91, Stephen Thompson 399
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)
[#23] George Roop (13-9-1) vs. [*] Brian Bowles (10-2-0)
Brian Bowles is the All-Time #3 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: George Roop (1-2-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#181BW] Reuben Duran (8-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-01-28: L vs. [#7FW] Cub Swanson (19-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:22 of round 2
2011-10-29: L vs. [#14FW] Hatsu Hioki (26-6-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Brian Bowles (2-1-0)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#3BW] Urijah Faber (28-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:27 of round 2
2011-07-02: W vs. [#11BW] Takeya Mizugaki (17-7-2) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#298BW] Damacio Page (15-8-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:30 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: George Roop 70, Brian Bowles 553
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)
[#75LW] Jeremy Stephens (20-9-0) vs. [#94LW] Estevan Payan (14-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (0-3-0)
2012-12-08: L vs. [#33LW] Yves Edwards (42-19-1) via KO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:55 of round 1
2012-05-15: L vs. [#16LW] Donald Cerrone (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#4LW] Anthony Pettis (16-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Estevan Payan (3-0-0)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#452LW] Mike Bravo (7-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 2
2012-01-07: W vs. [*] Alonzo Martinez (35-16-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#1300LW] Oscar De La Parra (2-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jeremy Stephens 168, Estevan Payan 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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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: Cain Velasquez
Highest Stored DD Rating: Cain Velasquez
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Large [****]

With that said, there are some caveats to using the rating vs. odds comparison straight-up — the “Gotcha” list:

1. System inability to project the exact effects of a recent divisional change.
2. System inability to project the exact effects of recent inactivity or short-notice.
3. Poor matchmaking / limited careers / “changing of the guard”.
4. Notable home advantage.
5. System inability to project style differences.
6. System inability to factor in bad judging or overturned decisions.

But this stuff (especially #5) is pretty much common sense.  We try to partially factor in #1-#3 when we compute the ratings, but #5 and #6 is something that the human can factor in, that the system can’t.  For the sake of these articles, we’ll attempt to factor in #4 when relevant.  Home advantage can have a slight effect, but likely not enough to sway the “I’d bet on” decision.

Experienced gamblers know that it’s not about being right the most, it’s about making the most money.  So in the usual table, I’ll add the “I’d bet on” column and analyze the rating/odds gap plus points #1-4 that I listed above.  I’ll leave #5 and #6 to the fully subjective analyses — of which I’m sure there will be plenty.

The gotchas aren’t necessarily comprehensive, but I have noted them as I come across them and when they are considered in the decision.

Having said all that, let’s get started:

Ratings vs. Odds

The PASS suggests that the odds and ratings difference are nearly identical and/or there are too many gotchas, so neither fighter is a good bet.

Favorites to consider: Lineker, Tibau

Underdogs to consider:

• Zeferino over Natal- A bit of a speculative play here.  The odds are just a tad too wide for Natal.
  
• Santos over Alcantara – See above.  We have Alcantara as something like a -450 favorite.  This one is tight and worth a tiny bet at most.
• Hollett over Maldonado – Though Maldonado is at home and a moderate favorite, his three straight losses and the rating system disagree pretty strongly.

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#7MW] Michael Bisping (24-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:27 of round 2
2012-09-22: L vs. [#1LHW/#5DD] Jon Jones (18-1-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 0:54 of round 4
2012-01-14: W vs. [#14LHW] Anthony Johnson (15-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:49 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Luke Rockhold (3-0-0)
2012-07-14: W vs. [#19MW] Tim Kennedy (15-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-01-07: W vs. [#54MW] Keith Jardine (17-12-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:26 of round 1
2011-09-10: W vs. [#9MW] Ronaldo Souza (17-3-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Belfort 119, Luke Rockhold 308
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)
[#9] Ronaldo Souza (17-3-0, -547) vs. [#30] Chris Camozzi (19-5-0, +402)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #20 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (3-0-0)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#37MW] Ed Herman (20-9-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:10 of round 1
2012-08-18: W vs. [#25MW] Derek Brunson (10-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 1
2012-03-03: W vs. [#145MW] Bristol Marunde (12-8-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:43 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Chris Camozzi (3-0-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#33MW] Nick Ring (13-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#134MW] Luiz Cane (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-22: W vs. [#342WW] Nick Catone (9-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:51 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 126, Chris Camozzi 63
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)
[#12] Rafael dos Anjos (18-6-0, -191) vs. [#21] Evan Dunham (14-3-0, +160)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (3-0-0)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#27LW] Mark Bocek (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#57LW] Anthony Njokuani (15-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#169LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-3-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:40 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Evan Dunham (2-1-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#22LW] Gleison Tibau (26-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-09-22: L vs. [#8LW] T.J. Grant (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#10FW] Nik Lentz (23-5-2) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 182, Evan Dunham 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Evan Dunham leads 2-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#66] Rafael Natal (15-4-1, -335) vs. [#172] Joao Zeferino (13-4-0, +252)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Natal (2-1-0)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#249MW] Sean Spencer (9-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:13 of round 3
2012-07-11: L vs. [#35MW] Andrew Craig (8-1-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:52 of round 2
2012-02-04: W vs. [#114MW] Michael Kuiper (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Joao Zeferino (3-0-0)
2013-03-09: W vs. [#619MW] Wellington Geraldo de Oli (10-9-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:46 of round 1
2012-12-08: W vs. [#889WW] Thiago Rela (4-2-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 2:30 of round 1
2012-08-18: W vs. [#492MW] Givago Francisco (4-1-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Natal 112, Joao Zeferino 70
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)
[#62] Francisco Trinaldo (12-2-0, -338) vs. [#154] Mike Rio (9-1-0, +251)

Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#366LW] C.J. Keith (8-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:50 of round 1
2012-10-13: L vs. [#22LW] Gleison Tibau (26-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#166WW] Delson Heleno (24-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Mike Rio (3-0-0)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#425LW] John Cofer (7-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:11 of round 3
2011-12-17: W vs. [#764LW] John Ortolani (7-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 1
2011-10-09: W vs. [#490LW] Zach Juusola (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:01 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francisco Trinaldo 119, Mike Rio 154
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)
[#22] Gleison Tibau (26-9-0, -243) vs. [#127] John Cholish (8-2-0, +180)

Last 3 Fights: Gleison Tibau (1-2-0)
2013-02-02: L vs. [#21LW] Evan Dunham (14-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#62LW] Francisco Trinaldo (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-07-07: L vs. [#13LW] Khabib Nurmagomedov (19-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: John Cholish (2-1-0)
2012-05-05: L vs. [#29LW] Danny Castillo (15-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#260LW] Mitch Clarke (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:36 of round 2
2011-06-10: W vs. [*] Jameel Massouh (26-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:25 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gleison Tibau 105, John Cholish 378
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)
[#68] Paulo Thiago (14-5-0, -176) vs. [#114] Michel Richard dos Prazeres (16-0-0, +139)

Last 3 Fights: Paulo Thiago (1-2-0)
2012-11-10: L vs. [#13WW] Dong Hyun Kim (17-2-1) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-14: L vs. [#26WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:42 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#141WW] David Mitchell (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Michel Richard dos Prazeres (3-0-0)
2012-06-02: W vs. [#142WW] Leandro Silva (18-7-0) via UD ()
2012-03-31: W vs. [#1684WW] Sergio Leal (2-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:49 of round 1
2010-06-10: W vs. [#550WW] Andre Luis Leal Lobato (15-6-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Paulo Thiago 189, Michel Richard dos Prazeres 350
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)
[#9] Iuri Alcantara (27-4-0, -517) vs. [#65] Iliarde Santos (27-6-1, +341)

Last 3 Fights: Iuri Alcantara (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-01-19: NC vs. [#20FLY] Pedro Nobre (14-1-2) via NC (Accidental Foul) in 2:11 of round 1
2012-06-23: L vs. [#22FW] Hacran Dias (21-1-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#51FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-13-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Iliarde Santos (3-0-0)
2012-11-29: W vs. [#229FLY] Maycon Silvan (5-1-0) via UD ()
2012-09-01: W vs. [#772BW] Alan Barros (1-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2012-04-28: W vs. [#99BW] Leandro Higo (12-2-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Iuri Alcantara 119, Iliarde Santos 170
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 4 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#10] Nik Lentz (23-5-2, -154) vs. [#22] Hacran Dias (21-1-1, +127)

Last 3 Fights: Nik Lentz (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#15FW] Diego Nunes (18-4-0) via UD (30-28, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#255FW] Eiji Mitsuoka (18-9-2) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 1
2012-01-28: L vs. [#21LW] Evan Dunham (14-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Hacran Dias (3-0-0)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#9BW] Iuri Alcantara (27-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-12-02: W vs. [#233FW] Paulo Dantas (24-8-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 0:00 of round 2
2011-08-25: W vs. [#597LW] Eddie Hoch (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:25 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nik Lentz 119, Hacran Dias 329
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)
[#53] Roger Hollett (13-4-0, +189) vs. [#96] Fabio Maldonado (18-6-0, -253)

Last 3 Fights: Roger Hollett (2-1-0)
2012-09-22: L vs. [#21LHW] Matt Hamill (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#55LHW] John Hawk (8-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-04-09: W vs. [*] Martin Desilets (11-3-0) via TKO (Knee and Punch) in 1:39 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Fabio Maldonado (0-3-0)
2012-10-13: L vs. [#10LHW] Glover Teixeira (19-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2012-05-15: L vs. [#48LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-06-04: L vs. [*] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roger Hollett 238, Fabio Maldonado 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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Flyweight (125)
[#12] John Lineker (20-6-0, -145) vs. [#653BW] Azamat Gashimov (7-2-0, +114)

Last 3 Fights: John Lineker (2-1-0)
2012-11-10: W vs. [#28FLY] Yasuhiro Urushitani (19-6-6) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-05-05: L vs. [#21FLY] Louis Gaudinot (6-2-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:54 of round 2
2011-09-10: W vs. [#65BW] Iliarde Santos (27-6-1) via SD ()

Last 3 Fights: Azamat Gashimov (2-1-0)
2012-11-17: L vs. [#59BW] Ivan Menjivar (25-10-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:44 of round 1
2011-07-01: W vs. [NA] Azay Mamedov (0-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:52 of round 1
2009-06-27: W vs. [NA] Alexandr Ionov (0-1-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:50 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Lineker 189, Azamat Gashimov 182
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)
[#18] Jussier da Silva (14-2-0, -140) vs. [#19] Chris Cariaso (14-5-0, +108)
Jussier da Silva is the All-Time #4 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jussier da Silva (2-1-0)
2012-10-05: L vs. [#6FLY] John Dodson (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:35 of round 2
2012-06-29: W vs. [#95FLY] Sidney Lessa de Oliveira (8-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:45 of round 1
2012-03-18: W vs. [NA] Martin Coria (1-3-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Chris Cariaso (2-1-0)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#5FLY] John Moraga (13-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:11 of round 3
2012-07-11: W vs. [#178FLY] Josh Ferguson (8-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#11BW] Takeya Mizugaki (17-7-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jussier da Silva 225, Chris Cariaso 140
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)
[#261] Lucas Martins (12-1-0, -261) vs. [#734] Jeremy Larsen (8-3-0, +193)

Last 3 Fights: Lucas Martins (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: L vs. [#76LW] Edson Barboza (11-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1
2012-12-13: W vs. [#325LW] Oberdan Vieira Tenorio (13-6-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:03 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [NA] Thiago Sampaio (1-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:43 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Larsen (2-1-0)
2012-06-01: L vs. [#268LW] Joe Proctor (8-2-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 1:59 of round 1
2011-11-05: W vs. [#1746LW] Jeff Fletcher (9-7-0) via UD ()
2011-07-30: W vs. [*] Sammy Ciurdar (6-4-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lucas Martins 119, Jeremy Larsen 351
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: Vitor Belfort
Highest Stored DD Rating: Vitor Belfort
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]

For example, here are all the UFC Upcoming Events.

A list of all MMA promotions with upcoming events: Upcoming MMA Events – By Promotion

While it is part of the fun to place your bet when you’re inside the arena, however, it limits you in making the right decision on whom to bet especially during matches. You won’t have enough time to analyze the odds as well as the advantages you can enjoy. This is because you’re always on a hurry and have to meet the closing time. You can also get interrupted or disturbed while watching the sports. Another inconvenience is that you usually have to pay cash.

With all these cons, there is a better way to gamble during wrestling and boxing matches. As long as you have your mobile, you can always find a secure place to bet on your favorite wrestler or boxer, regardless of if you’re in or out of the arena. This is courtesy of online sports betting.

People may find placing bets in bookmakers’ offices safe and secure as they have a license to operate and collect wagers. Online betting sites, on the other hand, offer safe payment options other than cash or credit cards. Many of these betting sites linked to mobile casinos for real money offer PayPal and Ukash as an alternative payment for cash or credit cards. Other than this, they have great tipsters that give away tips for good betting options. This is the big difference when placing online bets, you bet with the best odds plus gaining some bonus when you bet on odds of the evens.

You won’t have to be interrupted or disturbed while watching the match because with a mobile in your hand, you can easily place bets while taking time to analyze the odds of the evens while inside the arena enjoying the game. You don’t have to worry about your security as well as breaking the law, as all online sport betting sites are regulated.

With these options available, there’s no wonder that the number of people placing bets online is continuously on the rise.

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For years, fans have subjectively argued about which fighters were battle-worn and have attempted to link this to the foreshadowing of the end of a fighter’s prime.  With combat age, we are looking to add our objective touch to this.

At it’s most basic level, one can equate “combat age” to “dog years” in that it will mirror the basic human lifecycle.  With this new computation, we expect fighters to hit their respective “peak” in the years that your typical adult “peaks” in life, somewhere between 25 and 40.  We will expect most fighters to start their descent at some point in their 40s and be far removed from their peak by 60.  Please keep in mind, that there will be anomalies, just like in life.  These anomalies (for the most part) will be welcome. Anomalies we cannot prevent, are those that basic fight data can’t convey, such as serious career-altering injuries, non-MMA fight careers or a predisposition to not get knocked out (incredibly hard heads).

In this computation, we will be considering:

• Biological age.
• Total fights.
• Total losses.
• Stoppage losses.
• Cumulative fight time.

The included factors, as well as the weighting of said factors are subject to and may very likely change.

For a quick demo of combat age.

A type of competitive fighting that has grown more and more mainstream in the same way that wrestling did in the 90’s is MMA or mixed martial arts. This allows people from many different fighting styles such as karate, judo, jiu-jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and other techniques to fight against each other. This is a great way to see how many of these ancient martial arts hold up to real fighting as most people who practice them never really have to use them in real life. It is also great for people who just enjoy fighting as a sport as each fight is different from the last. This can make placing a bet on who will come out on top much harder however as there are many more variables to think about. But if you can’t quite pick then you could always put money on how you think the fight  will end, for example with a knock out. Either way the fights will always be entertaining to watch and enjoy.