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Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#241FW] Max Holloway (4-1-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:23 of round 1
2011-11-12: W vs. [#131FW] Pablo Garza (11-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-06-11: W vs. [#45FW] Jason Young (9-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (2-1-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#30FW] Mark Hominick (20-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:07 of round 1
2011-03-26: W vs. [#95FW] Leonard Garcia (15-8-1) via Submission (Twister) in 4:59 of round 2
2010-09-30: L vs. [#47FW] George Roop (12-9-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:30 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 101, Chan Sung Jung 157
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)
[#82] Amir Sadollah (5-3-0, 171.0lb) vs. [#93] Jorge Lopez (11-2-0, 171.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Amir Sadollah (2-1-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#81WW] Duane Ludwig (21-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#101WW] DaMarques Johnson (16-10-0) via Submission (Elbows) in 3:27 of round 2
2010-11-13: W vs. [#341WW] Peter Sobotta (10-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jorge Lopez (2-1-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#115WW] Justin Edwards (7-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-05: W vs. [#455WW] David Marshall (8-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-05-06: W vs. [#166WW] Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-10-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amir Sadollah 275, Jorge Lopez 241
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] Donald Cerrone (17-4-0, 155.0lb) vs. [#28] Jeremy Stephens (20-7-0, 155.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#4LW] Nate Diaz (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#5FW] Dennis Siver (20-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:22 of round 1
2011-08-14: W vs. [#25FW] Charles Oliveira (15-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#9LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#215LW] Daniel Downes (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#89WW] Marcus Davis (20-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:33 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 137, Jeremy Stephens 220
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)
[#20] Yves Jabouin (17-7-0, 135.0lb) vs. [#47] Jeff Hougland (10-4-0, 135.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Yves Jabouin (2-1-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#99BW] Walel Watson (9-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#21BW] Ian Loveland (15-9-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2011-04-30: L vs. [#131FW] Pablo Garza (11-3-0) via Submission (Flying Triangle Choke) in 4:31 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jeff Hougland (3-0-0)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#304FW] Donny Walker (15-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-05-14: W vs. [#364BW] Craig Ross (7-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:06 of round 1
2011-01-15: W vs. [#291BW] Omar Avelar (6-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:45 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yves Jabouin 157, Jeff Hougland 318
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)
[#40] Igor Pokrajac (24-8-0, 205.0lb) vs. [#78] Fabio Maldonado (18-4-0, 205.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Igor Pokrajac (2-1-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#62LHW] Krzysztof Soszynski (26-12-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:35 of round 1
2011-03-03: W vs. [#287MW] Todd Brown (15-4-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1
2010-12-04: L vs. [#25LHW] Stephan Bonnar (14-7-0) via UD (29-26, 29-26, 29-26)

Last 3 Fights: Fabio Maldonado (2-1-0)
2011-06-04: L vs. [#50LHW] Kyle Kingsbury (11-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-10-16: W vs. [#139HW+] James McSweeney (9-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 3
2010-06-30: W vs. [#570LHW] Nelson Martins (7-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:40 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Igor Pokrajac 157, Fabio Maldonado 346
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)
[#67] Jason MacDonald (25-15-0, 185.0lb) vs. [#86] Tom Lawlor (7-4-0, 186.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Jason MacDonald (1-2-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#8MW] Alan Belcher (18-6-0) via Submission (Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2011-04-30: W vs. [#174MW] Ryan Jensen (15-8-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:37 of round 1
2010-05-08: L vs. [#47MW] John Salter (8-2-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 2:42 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tom Lawlor (1-2-0)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#7MW] Chris Weidman (8-0-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:07 of round 1
2010-10-23: W vs. [#57MW] Patrick Cote (17-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-05-08: L vs. [#80MW] Joe Doerksen (47-16-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:10 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jason MacDonald 241, Tom Lawlor 178
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jason MacDonald leads 2-1
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Lightweight (155)
[#123] Marcus Levesseur (21-5-0, 155.0lb) vs. [#383] Cody McKenzie (12-3-0, 155.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Marcus Levesseur (3-0-0)
2011-08-19: W vs. [#515LW] Taurean Bogguess (8-8-0) via UD ()
2011-04-15: W vs. [#431LW] Brian Geraghty (25-17-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:52 of round 1
2011-02-04: W vs. [#211MW] Dane Sayers (10-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Cody McKenzie (1-2-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#243FW] Vagner Rocha (7-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:49 of round 2
2011-01-22: L vs. [#47LW] Yves Edwards (41-18-1) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 2
2010-12-04: W vs. [#516WW] Aaron Wilkinson (9-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:03 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marcus Levesseur 270, Cody McKenzie 241
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)
[#128] Dongi Yang (10-2-0, 186.0lb) vs. [#228] Brad Tavares (7-1-0, 185.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Dongi Yang (1-2-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#61MW] Court McGee (14-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-28)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#136WW] Rob Kimmons (24-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:47 of round 2
2010-10-23: L vs. [#90MW] Chris Camozzi (16-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Tavares (2-1-0)
2011-07-02: L vs. [#39MW] Aaron Simpson (11-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#429MW] Phil Baroni (14-14-0) via KO (Knees and Punches) in 4:20 of round 1
2010-06-19: W vs. [#51WW] Seth Baczynski (15-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dongi Yang 241, Brad Tavares 318
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)
[#23] TJ Grant (17-5-0, 155.0lb) vs. [#42WW] Carlo Prater (30-10-1, 155.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: TJ Grant (2-1-0)
2011-10-01: W vs. [#77LW] Shane Roller (10-6-0) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 2:12 of round 3
2010-12-11: L vs. [#38WW] Ricardo Almeida (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-09-25: W vs. [#158MW] Julio Paulino (17-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Carlo Prater (3-0-0)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#59WW] Erick Silva (13-2-0) via DQ (Punches to Back of Head) in 0:29 of round 1
2011-09-06: W vs. [#229LW] Gleristone Santos (19-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:58 of round 2
2011-07-22: W vs. [#217FW] Cameron Dollar (10-4-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:53 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: TJ Grant 227, Carlo Prater 122
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)
[#24] Rafael dos Anjos (15-6-0, 156.0lb) vs. [#90] Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2, 155.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (1-2-0)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#16LW] Gleison Tibau (25-7-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#38LW] George Sotiropoulos (14-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:59 of round 1
2010-08-07: L vs. [#8LW] Clay Guida (29-12-0) via Submission (Jaw Injury) in 1:51 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Kamal Shalorus (1-2-0)
2012-01-20: L vs. [#51LW] Khabib Nurmagomedov (17-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:08 of round 3
2011-03-19: L vs. [#12LW] Jim Miller (21-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:15 of round 3
2010-12-16: W vs. [#17FW] Bart Palaszewski (36-15-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 178, Kamal Shalorus 116
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)
[#52] Jeff Curran (34-14-1, 135.0lb) vs. [#162] Johnny Eduardo (25-9-0, 135.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Jeff Curran (2-1-0)
2011-10-29: L vs. [#14BW] Scott Jorgensen (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-05-13: W vs. [#341FW] Billy Vaughan (11-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-12-04: W vs. [#262FW] David Love (15-15-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Johnny Eduardo (2-1-0)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#18BW] Raphael Assuncao (17-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-04-01: W vs. [NA] Jose Wilson (1-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:57 of round 3
2010-08-06: W vs. [#321FW] Paulo Dantas (22-8-1) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jeff Curran 199, Johnny Eduardo 262
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jeff Curran leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#91] Francisco Rivera (7-2-0, 134.0lb) vs. [#148] Alex Soto (6-1-1, 135.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Francisco Rivera (2-1-0)
2012-03-09: W vs. [#192BW] Antonio Duarte (15-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1
2011-12-02: W vs. [#371BW] Brad McDonald (7-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
2011-06-04: L vs. [#58BW] Reuben Duran (8-3-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:57 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Alex Soto (1-1-1)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#6BW] Michael McDonald (15-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:56 of round 1
2011-06-24: D vs. [#126BW] Seiji Akao (15-5-2) via Draw in 5:00 of round 2
2011-03-26: W vs. [#193BW] Brady Harrison (9-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:53 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francisco Rivera 67, Alex Soto 178
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: Donald Cerrone (182)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Dustin Poirier
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens (326)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung (124)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 86
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]

Current win tally is Team Cruz 4, Team Faber 6.

Here’s who remains:

All rankings are approximate as-of Episode 1.

[#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank
Episode 1: defeated [#175 LW] Drew Dober by unanimous decision
Episode 2: lost to [NR] James Vick by first-round knockout

[#134 LW] John Cofer
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Mark Glover by unanimous decision
Episode 7: lost to [NR] Vinc Pichel by submission

[#217 LW] Mike Rio
Episode 1: defeated [#177 LW] Ali Maclean by submission
Episode 9: lost to [#137 FW] Andy Ogle by submission

[#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Jared Carlsten by submission
Episode 3: lost to [NR] Justin Lawrence by knockout

[#245 LW] Sam Sicilia
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Erin Beach by knockout
Episode 8: lost to [#248LW] Chris Saunders by split decision

[#248LW] Chris Saunders
Episode 1: defeated [#354 LW] Chase Hackett by unanimous decision
Episode 8: defeated [#245 LW] Sam Sicilia by split decision

[NR] Myles Jury
Episode 1: defeated [#194 LW] Akbarh Arreola by unanimous decision
Episode 4: lost to [NR] Al Iaquinta by decision in the overtime round

[#268 LW] Vinc Pichel
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Cody Pfister by submission
Episode 7: defeated [#134 LW] John Cofer by submission

[#307 MW] Mike Chiesa
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Johnavan Vistante by submission
Episode 5: defeated [#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen by unanimous decision
Episode 10: defeated [NR] Justin Lawrence by TKO

[#137 FW] Andy Ogle
Episode 1: defeated [#378 LW] Brendan Weafer by unanmious decision
Episode 9: defeated [#217 LW] Mike Rio by submission

[#279 LW] Chris Tickle
Episode 1: defeated [#188 LW] Austin Lyons by knockout
Episode 6: lost to [#287 LW] Joe Proctor by submission (rear naked choke) in round 1

[#287 LW] Joe Proctor
Episode 1: defeated [#168 LW] Jordan Rinaldi by sumbission
Episode 6: defeated [#279 LW] Chris Tickle by submission (rear naked choke) in round 1
Episode 10: lost to by [NR] James Vick by decision

[#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen
Episode 1: defeated [#167 LW] Jeff Smith by unanimous decision
Episode 5: lost to by [#307 MW] Mike Chiesa by unanimous decision

[NR] James Vick
Episode 1: defeated [#131 WW] Dakota Cochrane by split decision
Episode 2: defeated [#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank by first round knockout
Episode 10: defeated [#287 LW] Joe Proctor by decision

[NR] Al Iaquinta
Episode 1: defeated [#193 LW] Jon Tuck by unanimous decision
Episode 4: defeated [NR] Mile Jury by decision in the overtime round

[NR] Justin Lawrence
Episode 1: defeated [#164 WW] James Krause by knockout
Episode 3: defeated [#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello by knockout
Episode 10: lost to [#307 MW] Mike Chiesa by TKO

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Straus (3-0-0)
2012-04-13: W vs. [#42FW] Mike Corey (12-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-03-09: W vs. [#56FW] Jeremy Spoon (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#579LW] Jason Dent (21-12-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Sandro (3-0-0)
2012-04-06: W vs. [#50FW] Alexandre Bezerra (13-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-03-09: W vs. [#96FW] Roberto Vargas (12-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:35 of round 1
2011-11-19: W vs. [#248FW] Rafael Dias (15-9-2) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Straus 28, Marlon Sandro 35
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#11] Marcos Galvao (11-5-1, 136.0lb) vs. [#43] Travis Marx (19-3-0, 135.4lb)
Marcos Galvao is the All-Time #20 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marcos Galvao (2-1-0)
2012-04-13: W vs. [#48BW] Ed West (17-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-22: L vs. [#13BW] Alexis Vila (11-2-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#53FW] Chase Beebe (19-8-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Travis Marx (3-0-0)
2012-04-06: W vs. [#53BW] Masakatsu Ueda (15-2-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-09: W vs. [#389BW] Mikey Lovato (10-3-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2011-07-09: W vs. [#433BW] Ray Robinson (6-10-0) via Submission (Choke) in 0:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marcos Galvao 28, Travis Marx 35
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Travis Marx leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (230)
[#49] Seth Petruzelli (15-7-0, 225.5lb) vs. [#58] Carmelo Marrero (14-5-0, 230.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Seth Petruzelli (2-1-0)
2011-08-20: W vs. [#139HW+] Ricco Rodriguez (48-18-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2011-04-22: W vs. [#341MW] Dave Mewborn (8-4-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:06 of round 1
2010-11-13: L vs. [#99MW] Karlos Vemola (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:46 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Carmelo Marrero (2-1-0)
2011-10-21: W vs. [#103HW+] Scott Barrett (12-3-0) via UD ()
2011-01-29: L vs. [#96HW+] Mark Holata (11-3-0) via UD ()
2010-10-09: W vs. [#157HW+] Steven Banks (6-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:33 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Seth Petruzelli 265, Carmelo Marrero 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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Welterweight (170)
[#31] Marius Zaromskis (16-6-0, 169.8lb) vs. [#165] Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-9-1, 172.4lb)

Last 3 Fights: Marius Zaromskis (2-1-0)
2011-11-26: W vs. [#99WW] Bruno Carvalho (14-5-0) via KO (Somersault Kick and Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2011-07-16: W vs. [#147WW] Eiji Ishikawa (22-17-3) via UD ()
2011-06-10: L vs. [#18WW] Jordan Mein (24-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Waachiim Spiritwolf (1-2-0)
2011-10-21: L vs. [#140WW] Michael Madrid (9-8-0) via UD ()
2011-05-06: L vs. [#92WW] Jorge Lopez (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-05: W vs. [#403MW] Jaime Jara (32-13-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marius Zaromskis 167, Waachiim Spiritwolf 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)
[#283] Marcin Held (12-2-0, 155.5lb) vs. [*] Derrick Kennington (6-2-0, 154.5lb)

Last 3 Fights: Marcin Held (2-1-0)
2011-11-26: W vs. [#528LW] Phillipe Nover (5-4-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-09-03: W vs. [#1022LW] Kaleo Kwan (10-13-0) via Submission (Inverted Heel Hook) in 0:55 of round 1
2011-03-12: L vs. [#6LW] Michael Chandler (10-0-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:56 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Kennington (2-1-0)
2010-12-10: W vs. [#454LW] Chad Hinton (9-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:07 of round 1
2010-07-24: L vs. [#819WW] William Estes (4-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 2
2009-06-27: W vs. [#1013WW] Brian Keller (4-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:45 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marcin Held 167, Derrick Kennington 518
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)
[#97] Jeff Lentz (9-2-1) vs. [#424] Eddie Fyvie (9-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Jeff Lentz (2-0-1)
2012-02-10: W vs. [#398FW] Giovanni Moljo (4-5-0) via UD (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#346FW] Billy Vaughan (11-12-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:32 of round 2
2011-07-29: D vs. [#351FW] Dwayne Shelton (9-10-1) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Fyvie (1-2-0)
2011-10-22: L vs. [#111FW] Joey Gambino (9-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
2011-04-16: W vs. [#393FW] Lester Caslow (7-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2010-03-20: L vs. [#105FW] Antonio Carvalho (13-5-0) via UD (30-26, 29-27, 29-26)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jeff Lentz 91, Eddie Fyvie 202
Previous Match-up Record: Jeff Lentz leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Eddie Fyvie leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#177] Jacob Kirwan (9-4-0, 156.0lb) vs. [#334] Don CarloClauss (8-6-0, 156.5lb)

Last 3 Fights: Jacob Kirwan (1-2-0)
2012-03-23: L vs. [#70LW] Dave Jansen (17-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#184LW] Rene Nazare (10-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-07-16: L vs. [#43FW] Jim Hettes (10-0-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:58 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Don CarloClauss (1-2-0)
2012-01-27: W vs. [#695LW] John Ortolani (6-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 2
2011-12-10: L vs. [#145LW] Chris Liguori (14-9-0) via SD ()
2011-02-12: L vs. [#258WW] Sam Oropeza (6-2-0) via Submission (Punches) in 4:10 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jacob Kirwan 49, Don CarloClauss 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#85] Anthony Leone (10-5-0, 136.0lb) vs. [#121] Claudio Ledesma (6-2-0, 134.5lb)

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Leone (2-1-0)
2012-02-11: W vs. [#250BW] Paul Gorman (8-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:11 of round 2
2011-07-29: L vs. [#192FW] Brylan Van Artsdalen (6-3-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:45 of round 1
2011-06-18: W vs. [#467FW] Bill Jones (9-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Claudio Ledesma (2-1-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#188BW] Pedro Gonzalez (7-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#313FW] Brian Kelleher (6-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-17: L vs. [#86BW] Aljamain Sterling (6-0-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Leone 90, Claudio Ledesma 97
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 (175)
[#425] Aung La Nsang (9-7-0, 175.2lb) vs. [#513MW] Jesus Martinez (6-2-0, 175.5lb)

Last 3 Fights: Aung La Nsang (1-2-0)
2012-03-16: L vs. [#258WW] Sam Oropeza (6-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 0:56 of round 2
2011-11-18: L vs. [#246MW] Drew Puzon (3-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-09: W vs. [#322MW] Casey Manrique (4-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:03 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jesus Martinez (1-2-0)
2011-11-26: L vs. [#47WW] Karl Amoussou (14-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1
2011-04-22: W vs. [NA] Christopher Wing (4-3-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:16 of round 2
2010-12-10: L vs. [#572WW] Doug Gordon (11-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aung La Nsang 56, Jesus Martinez 167
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)
[#370] Gregory Milliard (2-2-0, 186.0lb) vs. [NA] Francios Ambang (1-3-1, 183.5lb)

Last 3 Fights: Gregory Milliard (1-2-0)
2011-11-26: W vs. [#341WW] Brandon Saling (8-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2009-09-05: L vs. [#42LHW] Rodney Wallace (12-4-0) via UD ()
2008-06-07: L vs. [*] Tom Murphy (8-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:21 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Francios Ambang (1-2-0)
2011-09-30: W vs. [NA] Darrel Smith (0-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:22 of round 1
2010-08-14: L vs. [#594MW] Tony Parker (8-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:08 of round 1
2010-02-27: L vs. [*] Aaron Meisner (6-3-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gregory Milliard 167, Francios Ambang 224
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: Marius Zaromskis (148)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Marcos Galvao
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Daniel Straus vs. Marlon Sandro (291)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Daniel Straus vs. Marlon Sandro (135)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 58
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Low [**]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]

• There were a fair amount of past data issues resolved prior to this week’s update, so there will be fluctuations throughout the rankings.

Current win tally is Team Cruz 3, Team Faber 5.

All rankings are approximate as-of Episode 1.

[#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank
Episode 1: defeated [#175 LW] Drew Dober by unanimous decision
Episode 2: lost to [NR] James Vick by first-round knockout

[#134 LW] John Cofer
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Mark Glover by unanimous decision
Episode 7: lost to [NR] Vinc Pichel by submission

[#217 LW] Mike Rio
Episode 1: defeated [#177 LW] Ali Maclean by submission
Episode 9: lost to [#137 FW] Andy Ogle by submission

[#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Jared Carlsten by submission
Episode 3: lost to [NR] Justin Lawrence by knockout

[#245 LW] Sam Sicilia
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Erin Beach by knockout
Episode 8: lost to [#248LW] Chris Saunders by split decision

[#248LW] Chris Saunders
Episode 1: defeated [#354 LW] Chase Hackett by unanimous decision
Episode 8: defeated [#245 LW] Sam Sicilia by split decision

[NR] Myles Jury
Episode 1: defeated [#194 LW] Akbarh Arreola by unanimous decision
Episode 4: lost to [NR] Al Iaquinta by decision in the overtime round

[#268 LW] Vinc Pichel
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Cody Pfister by submission
Episode 7: defeated [#134 LW] John Cofer by submission

[#307 MW] Mike Chiesa
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Johnavan Vistante by submission
Episode 5: defeated [#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen by unanimous decision

[#137 FW] Andy Ogle
Episode 1: defeated [#378 LW] Brendan Weafer by unanmious decision
Episode 9: defeated [#217 LW] Mike Rio by submission

[#279 LW] Chris Tickle
Episode 1: defeated [#188 LW] Austin Lyons by knockout
Episode 6: lost to [#287 LW] Joe Proctor by submission (rear naked choke) in round 1

[#287 LW] Joe Proctor
Episode 1: defeated [#168 LW] Jordan Rinaldi by sumbission
Episode 6: defeated [#279 LW] Chris Tickle by submission (rear naked choke) in round 1

[#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen
Episode 1: defeated [#167 LW] Jeff Smith by unanimous decision
Episode 5: lost to by [#307 MW] Mike Chiesa by unanimous decision

[NR] James Vick
Episode 1: defeated [#131 WW] Dakota Cochrane by split decision
Episode 2: defeated [#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank by first round knockout

[NR] Al Iaquinta
Episode 1: defeated [#193 LW] Jon Tuck by unanimous decision
Episode 4: defeated [NR] Mile Jury by decision in the overtime round

[NR] Justin Lawrence
Episode 1: defeated [#164 WW] James Krause by knockout
Episode 3: defeated [#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello by knockout

Last 3 Fights: Nate Diaz (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#13LW] Donald Cerrone (17-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#35LW] Takanori Gomi (33-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1
2011-04-30: L vs. [#14WW] Rory MacDonald (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#36LW] Melvin Guillard (29-11-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:04 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#1LW/#8DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#91LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:15 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nate Diaz 127, Jim Miller 106
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)
[#6] Josh Koscheck (17-5-0) vs. [#7] Johny Hendricks (12-1-0)
Josh Koscheck is the All-Time #4 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Josh Koscheck (2-1-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#20WW] Mike Pierce (13-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#30WW] Matt Hughes (45-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2010-12-11: L vs. [#1WW/#4DD] Georges St Pierre (22-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Johny Hendricks (3-0-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#12WW] Jon Fitch (23-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:12 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#20WW] Mike Pierce (13-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#40WW] TJ Waldburger (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Koscheck 91, Johny Hendricks 127
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)
[#15] Rousimar Palhares (14-3-0) vs. [#17] Alan Belcher (17-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rousimar Palhares (3-0-0)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#101MW] Mike Massenzio (13-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:03 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#32MW] Dan Miller (13-6-0) via UD (29-27, 30-27, 30-25)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#50MW] David Branch (10-2-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:44 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Alan Belcher (3-0-0)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#67MW] Jason MacDonald (25-15-0) via Submission (Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2010-05-08: W vs. [#56MW] Patrick Cote (17-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:25 of round 2
2009-12-12: W vs. [#56HW+] Wilson Gouveia (14-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rousimar Palhares 112, Alan Belcher 231
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)
[#47] Lavar Johnson (16-5-0) vs. [#50] Pat Barry (7-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Lavar Johnson (1-2-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#53LHW] Joey Beltran (14-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:24 of round 1
2011-09-23: L vs. [#76HW+] Shawn Jordan (13-3-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 3:08 of round 2
2011-02-12: L vs. [#51HW+] Shane del Rosario (11-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Pat Barry (1-2-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#128HW+] Christian Morecraft (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 1
2011-10-01: L vs. [#20HW+] Stefan Struve (23-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:22 of round 2
2011-06-26: L vs. [#18HW+] Cheick Kongo (17-7-2) via KO (Punch) in 2:39 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lavar Johnson 98, Pat Barry 106
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)
[#33] Tony Ferguson (13-2-0) vs. [#64] Michael Johnson (10-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (3-0-0)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#47LW] Yves Edwards (41-18-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#294LW] Aaron Riley (30-13-1) via TKO (Jaw Injury) in 5:00 of round 1
2011-06-04: W vs. [#167LW] Ramsey Nijem (5-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (2-1-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#77LW] Shane Roller (10-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#59LW] Paul Sass (12-0-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 3:00 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#1429LW] Edward Faaloloto (2-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 154, Michael Johnson 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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Flyweight (125)
[#74BW] John Dodson (12-5-0) vs. [#7] Timothy Elliott (8-2-1)

Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (3-0-0)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#76BW] TJ Dillashaw (5-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 1
2010-12-11: W vs. [#179BW] John Moraga (9-1-0) via UD ()
2010-05-22: W vs. [#79BW] Jessie Riggleman (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Timothy Elliott (3-0-0)
2012-03-30: W vs. [#48FLY] Josh Rave (22-10-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 0:28 of round 1
2011-12-16: W vs. [#225BW] Jens Pulver (25-16-1) via KO (Knee) in 2:12 of round 2
2011-05-21: W vs. [NA] Kashif Solarin (2-3-0) via Submission in 0:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 154, Timothy Elliott 36
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)
[#49] John Hathaway (15-1-0) vs. [*] Pascal Krauss (10-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: John Hathaway (2-1-0)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#140WW] Kris McCray (8-3-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2010-10-16: L vs. [#25WW] Mike Pyle (22-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-05-29: W vs. [#13WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Pascal Krauss (3-0-0)
2010-11-13: W vs. [*] Mark Scanlon (7-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-05-22: W vs. [#478WW] John Quinn (8-2-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:47 of round 2
2009-12-20: W vs. [#1096MW] Srdjan Sekulic (5-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Hathaway 406, Pascal Krauss 539
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)
[#56BW] John Lineker (19-5-0) vs. [#227BW] Louis Gaudinot (5-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: John Lineker (3-0-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#156FW] Iliarde Sabino Belo dos S (25-6-1) via SD ()
2011-07-30: W vs. [#372BW] Francisco Nazareno Figuer (4-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:36 of round 3
2011-05-21: W vs. [#1261FW] Luiz Carlos Alves Neves (2-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:18 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Louis Gaudinot (2-1-0)
2011-12-03: L vs. [#42BW] Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) via TKO (Knees to the Body) in 1:58 of round 3
2010-09-24: W vs. [#79BW] Jessie Riggleman (11-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:43 of round 1
2010-02-19: W vs. [#160FLY] Tuan Pham (4-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:09 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Lineker 238, Louis Gaudinot 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)
[#42] Danny Castillo (13-4-0) vs. [#71] John Cholish (8-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Danny Castillo (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#83LW] Anthony Njokuani (14-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#297WW] Shamar Bailey (13-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:52 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#21LW] Jacob Volkmann (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: John Cholish (3-0-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#307LW] Mitch Clarke (9-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:36 of round 2
2011-06-10: W vs. [#170LW] Jameel Massouh (26-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:25 of round 2
2011-02-12: W vs. [#573WW] Marc Stevens (14-7-0) via Submission (Kneebar) in 3:57 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Danny Castillo 127, John Cholish 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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Featherweight (145)
[#85] Pablo Garza (11-2-0) vs. [#311] Dennis Bermudez (7-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Pablo Garza (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#15FW] Dustin Poirier (12-1-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-04-30: W vs. [#21BW] Yves Jabouin (17-7-0) via Submission (Flying Triangle Choke) in 4:31 of round 1
2010-12-04: W vs. [*] Fredson Paixao (10-4-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:51 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (0-3-0)
2011-12-03: L vs. [#75FW] Diego Brandao (14-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:51 of round 1
2010-11-20: L vs. [#164LW] Jordan Rinaldi (5-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2010-09-10: L vs. [#81LW] Drew Fickett (42-17-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:02 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Pablo Garza 175, Dennis Bermudez 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#35] Nick Denis (11-2-0) vs. [#114] Roland Delorme (7-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Nick Denis (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#218BW] Joseph Sandoval (6-2-0) via KO (Elbows) in 0:22 of round 1
2011-10-28: W vs. [#63BW] Nick Mamalis (23-8-0) via KO (Suplex and Chokeslam) in 1:03 of round 2
2010-03-07: L vs. [#48FW] Yuji Hoshino (18-7-7) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Roland Delorme (2-1-0)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#432BW] Josh Ferguson (8-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:22 of round 3
2010-10-08: L vs. [#243BW] Eric Wilson (5-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2010-06-04: W vs. [*] Sean Quinn (5-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:02 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nick Denis 106, Roland Delorme 154
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)
[#101] Mike Massenzio (13-6-0) vs. [#131LHW] Karlos Vemola (8-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Massenzio (1-2-0)
2012-01-14: L vs. [#15MW] Rousimar Palhares (14-3-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:03 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#279MW] Steve Cantwell (7-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-06-11: L vs. [#62LHW] Krzysztof Soszynski (26-12-1) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Karlos Vemola (1-2-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#28MW] Ronny Markes (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-13: W vs. [#49HW+] Seth Petruzelli (15-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:46 of round 1
2010-07-03: L vs. [#61HW+] Jon Madsen (7-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Massenzio 112, Karlos Vemola 265
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 Koscheck (364)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Josh Koscheck
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks (705)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks (194)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 119
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Large [****]

In short, it’s “the man, who beat the man, who beat the man, etc.”  Some judgment calls are required to fill in gaps that champions create when moving divisions, retiring, and taking extended absences — not to mention, when the lineage actually starts.  It’s really more interesting than it is legit, especially considering the fighters haven’t known the titles were on the line and the matches weren’t impacted in any way (extended length).

When Eddie Alvarez recently beat Shinya Aoki, he claimed our Lineal Lightweight Championship.  This win came after his loss to Chandler, so he’s rated below Chandler but still holds the lineal title.

Currently, five of the UFC champions hold lineal designations.  Ian McCall’s will likely be consumed or merged with the UFC Flyweight championship, with Overeem’s and Alvarez’s claims staying dislocated from the Zuffa juggernaut’s champions.

TopBet.com currently has Barnett listed as the slight favorite, which is advantageous if you’re looking to bet here, as I believe Cormier @ -105 is the solid pick in this contest.  Cormier is in an “aggressive career start” mode (all wins, all dominant) and has already passed Barnett in the rankings, whereas Barnett has not beaten a great, non-fading opponent in more than five years.  Cormier is a great, rising opponent and is only getting better.  Barnett is a big target and look for Cormier to lay the hammer down upon him,  in the 3rd round of the contest.

For a reference, here are the details for our past “gambling analysis” article picks:

• UFC 128 – Jon Jones vs Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua: Jones @ -210
  • Predicted Outcome: TKO (Rd 2/3) | Actual: TKO (Rd 3)
• UFC 129 – Georges St. Pierre vs Jake Shields: St. Pierre @ -450
  • Predicted Outcome: Wide Unanimous Decision | Actual: Unanimous Decision
• UFC 129 – Lyoto Machida vs Randy Couture: Machida @ -350
  • No Outcome Predicted
• UFC 130 – Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson: Mir @ -125
  • Predicted Outcome: Split Decision | Actual: Unanimous Decision
• StrikeForce – Chad Griggs vs Valentijn Overeem: Griggs @ -110
  • Predicted Outcome: TKO | Actual: TKO
• StrikeForce – Justin Wilcox vs Gesias Calvancante: Wilcox @ +130
  • No Contest
• UFC on FX – Jim Miller vs Melvin Guillard: Miller @ -213
  • Predicted Outcome: Submission (Rd 2) | Actual: Submission (Rd 1)
• UFC on Fuel TV – Stefan Struve vs Dave Herman: Herman @ -140
  • Predicted Outcome: KO/TKO (Rd 1) | Actual: TKO (Rd 2)
• UFC on Fuel TV 2 – Alexander Gustaffson vs Thiago Silva: Gustaffson @ -225
  • No Outcome Predicted
• PENDING - Strikeforce GP Final – Daniel Cormier vs. Josh Barnett: Cormier @ -105
  • Predicted Outcome: KO/TKO (Rd 3)

If you had bet $100 on each one of the winners at the odds listed above, you would have made a profit of: $260.71.  The listed odds are either approximations, or provided by our sponsors, so with a little work on your part, you could increase this total a bit as we don’t go out of our way to find the absolute best odds.  Furthermore, if you heeded our advice on going “big” for certain match-ups (Machida/Couture), you’d likely have even more profit.  We’re also doing pretty good on the specific outcome plays, but availability of these are not as prominent as they are in boxing betting.

Keep in mind that the above is for “entertainment purposes only”.