• With Jose Aldo’s latest victory, he takes a big leap from #21 to #16 in the Absolute rankings.  He is also much closer to taking the #1 spot at Featherweight.
• Chael Sonnen’s latest victory inches him past Paulo Filho to enter the Top 5 All-Time Middleweight list.
• Ben Henderson finally breaks into the Top 25 at Lightweight, filling the last position on the list.
• Megumi Fujii moves past Tara LaRosa and Yuka Tsuji, to claim the #1 Women’s position.  Fujii’s continued elite position coupled with LaRosa’s lack of tough opposition caused this shift, though the three are still very close.

Last 3 Fights: Nick Diaz (3-0-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#6WW] BJ Penn (16-8-2) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
2011-04-09: W vs. [#22WW] Paul Daley (29-11-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:57 of round 1
2011-01-29: W vs. [#56WW] Evangelista Santos (18-15-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:50 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Carlos Condit (3-0-0)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#28WW] Dong Hyun Kim (15-1-1) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 2:58 of round 1
2010-10-16: W vs. [#44WW] Dan Hardy (23-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:27 of round 1
2010-06-12: W vs. [#12WW] Rory MacDonald (12-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nick Diaz 98, Carlos Condit 217
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) vs. [#17] Roy Nelson (16-6-0)
Fabricio Werdum is the All-Time #14 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Fabricio Werdum (2-1-0)
2011-06-18: L vs. [#2HW+/#8DD] Alistair Overeem (36-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2010-06-26: W vs. [#12HW+] Fedor Emelianenko (33-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 1:09 of round 1
2009-11-07: W vs. [#9HW+] Antonio Silva (16-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Roy Nelson (1-2-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#33HW+] Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) via TKO (Punches) in 1:30 of round 3
2011-05-28: L vs. [#4HW+] Frank Mir (16-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-08-07: L vs. [#1HW+/#5DD] Junior dos Santos (14-1-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Fabricio Werdum 231, Roy Nelson 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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Welterweight (170)
[#5] Josh Koscheck (16-5-0) vs. [#25] Mike Pierce (13-4-0)
Josh Koscheck is the All-Time #5 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Josh Koscheck (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#27WW] Matt Hughes (45-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2010-12-11: L vs. [#1WW/#2DD] Georges St Pierre (22-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2010-05-08: W vs. [#22WW] Paul Daley (29-11-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Pierce (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#97WW] Paul Bradley (18-4-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
2011-08-06: L vs. [#7WW] Johny Hendricks (12-1-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-02-05: W vs. [#81MW] Kenny Robertson (11-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Koscheck 133, Mike Pierce 84
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)
[#6] Renan Barao (27-1-0) vs. [#8] Scott Jorgensen (13-4-0)
Scott Jorgensen is the All-Time #12 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#48BW] Brad Pickett (20-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 1
2011-05-28: W vs. [#50BW] Cole Escovedo (17-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#56BW] Chris Cariaso (12-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Scott Jorgensen (2-1-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#51BW] Jeff Curran (34-14-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#69BW] Ken Stone (10-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 1
2010-12-16: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renan Barao 91, Scott Jorgensen 98
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)
[#30] Ed Herman (17-8-0) vs. [#93] Clifford Starks (8-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Ed Herman (2-1-0)
2011-08-14: W vs. [#85MW] Kyle Noke (19-5-1) via Submission (Inverted Heel Hook) in 4:15 of round 1
2011-06-04: W vs. [#226MW] Tim Credeur (12-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
2009-08-29: L vs. [#36MW] Aaron Simpson (11-2-0) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 0:17 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Clifford Starks (3-0-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#221MW] Dustin Jacoby (6-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#154MW] Artenas Young (7-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-05-21: W vs. [NA] Rudy Aguilar (0-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:42 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ed Herman 174, Clifford Starks 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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Featherweight (145)
[#15] Dustin Poirier (11-1-0) vs. [#277LW] Max Holloway (4-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (3-0-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#81FW] Pablo Garza (10-2-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-06-11: W vs. [#68FW] Jason Young (8-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#69FW] Josh Grispi (14-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (3-0-0)
2011-07-01: W vs. [#765LW] Eddie Rincon (3-6-0) via DEC ()
2011-03-12: W vs. [#137FW] Harris Sarmiento (33-23-0) via SD ()
2010-11-06: W vs. [#907WW] Bryson Kamaka (11-20-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 84, Max Holloway 218
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)
[#146] Matt Riddle (5-3-0) vs. [#52FW] Henry Martinez (8-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Riddle (1-2-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#110WW] Lance Benoist (6-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-11: L vs. [#100WW] Sean Pierson (11-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-08-01: W vs. [#68WW] DaMarques Johnson (16-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:29 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Henry Martinez (3-0-0)
2012-01-21: W vs. [#149FW] Ali Hanjani (2-2-0) via Submission (Reverse Triangle Choke) in 3:44 of round 2
2011-12-09: W vs. [#859LW] Jake McKnight (6-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:43 of round 1
2011-07-09: W vs. [#309MW] Dave Mazany (8-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:17 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Riddle 140, Henry Martinez 14
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)
[#38] Alex Caceres (6-4-0) vs. [#67] Edwin Figueroa (8-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Caceres (1-2-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#50BW] Cole Escovedo (17-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#39FW] Jim Hettes (10-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:12 of round 2
2011-03-26: L vs. [#65FW] Mackens Semerzier (6-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:18 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Edwin Figueroa (2-1-0)
2011-08-14: W vs. [#400BW] Jason Reinhardt (20-3-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 0:50 of round 2
2011-03-26: L vs. [#17BW] Michael McDonald (14-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-08-20: W vs. [#44BW] Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Caceres 84, Edwin Figueroa 174
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)
[#91] Matt Brown (12-11-0) vs. [#342] Chris Cope (5-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (1-2-0)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#52WW] Seth Baczynski (15-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:42 of round 2
2011-06-26: W vs. [#63WW] John Howard (15-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-11-20: L vs. [#37WW] Brian Foster (18-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:11 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Chris Cope (2-1-0)
2011-11-05: L vs. [#67WW] Che Mills (14-4-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
2011-06-04: W vs. [#81WW] Chuck ONeil (9-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-06-26: W vs. [#258WW] Ron Keslar (8-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:32 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Brown 77, Chris Cope 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#72] Rafael Natal (13-3-1) vs. [#287] Michael Kuiper (11-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Natal (1-1-1)
2011-08-06: W vs. [#97WW] Paul Bradley (18-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-11: D vs. [#114MW] Jesse Bongfeldt (21-8-1) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3
2010-09-15: L vs. [#84WW] Rich Attonito (10-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Michael Kuiper (3-0-0)
2011-05-07: W vs. [NA] Morris Cilfoni (2-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 1
2011-03-19: W vs. [NA] Clarence Noordzee (0-3-0) via KO (Punches) in ? of round 1
2010-11-20: W vs. [#730MW] David Marcina (10-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Natal 182, Michael Kuiper 273
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)
[#362] Daniel Stittgen (7-1-0) vs. [#378] Stephen Thompson (5-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Stittgen (3-0-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#957WW] Mark Stoddard (2-4-0) via MD (30-27, 28-28, 29-28)
2011-08-13: W vs. [#1470WW] Curtis Bailey (3-7-0) via Submission (Kneebar) in 2:10 of round 1
2011-05-13: W vs. [#1016WW] Jason Graves (2-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:10 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Stephen Thompson (3-0-0)
2011-10-01: W vs. [#671WW] Patrick Mandio (3-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-07-15: W vs. [#779WW] William Kuhn (7-9-0) via UD ()
2010-09-18: W vs. [#461WW] Marques Worrell (5-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:08 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Stittgen 119, Stephen Thompson 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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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: Nick Diaz (488)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Nick Diaz
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit (824)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit (234)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 135
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Large [****]

Last 3 Fights: Rashad Evans (3-0-0)
2011-08-06: W vs. [#18LHW] Tito Ortiz (17-10-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:48 of round 2
2010-05-29: W vs. [#5LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-01-02: W vs. [#17LHW] Thiago Silva (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Phil Davis (3-0-0)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#11LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-20: W vs. [#26MW] Tim Boetsch (14-4-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:55 of round 2
2010-08-07: W vs. [#69MW] Rodney Wallace (11-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rashad Evans 175, Phil Davis 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)
[#2] Chael Sonnen (26-11-1) vs. [#9] Michael Bisping (22-3-0)
Chael Sonnen is the All-Time #6 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #20 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Chael Sonnen (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#13MW] Brian Stann (11-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:51 of round 2
2010-08-07: L vs. [#1MW/#1DD] Anderson Silva (31-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:10 of round 5
2010-02-06: W vs. [#8MW] Nate Marquardt (31-10-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (3-0-0)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#63MW] Jason Miller (24-8-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches) in 3:34 of round 3
2011-02-27: W vs. [#54MW] Jorge Rivera (20-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 2
2010-10-16: W vs. [#64MW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chael Sonnen 112, Michael Bisping 56
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#10] Demian Maia (15-3-0) vs. [#21] Chris Weidman (7-0-0)
Demian Maia is the All-Time #13 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#25MW] Jorge Santiago (23-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-11: L vs. [#4MW] Mark Munoz (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-12-04: W vs. [#33MW] Kendall Grove (14-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (3-0-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#92MW] Tom Lawlor (7-4-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:07 of round 1
2011-06-11: W vs. [#114MW] Jesse Bongfeldt (21-8-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:54 of round 1
2011-03-03: W vs. [#39MW] Alessio Sakara (15-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 112, Chris Weidman 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)
[#37] Evan Dunham (12-2-0) vs. [#45] Nik Lentz (21-4-2)

Last 3 Fights: Evan Dunham (1-2-0)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#246WW] Shamar Bailey (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-22: L vs. [#33LW] Melvin Guillard (27-11-2) via TKO (Knees) in 2:58 of round 1
2010-09-25: L vs. [*] Sean Sherk (33-4-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Nik Lentz (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2011-12-10: L vs. [#24LW] Mark Bocek (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-26: NC vs. [#102LW] Charles Oliveira (14-2-0) via NC (Lentz Struck by Illegal Knee) in 1:48 of round 2
2011-03-26: W vs. [#41FW] Waylon Lowe (12-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:24 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Evan Dunham 133, Nik Lentz 49
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#16] Mike Russow (14-1-0) vs. [#388] John Olav Einemo (6-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Russow (3-0-0)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#55HW+] Jon Madsen (7-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-05-29: W vs. [#70HW+] Todd Duffee (6-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:32 of round 3
2009-08-29: W vs. [#86HW+] Justin McCully (11-5-2) via UD (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: John Olav Einemo (1-2-0)
2011-06-11: L vs. [#24HW+] Dave Herman (22-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:19 of round 2
2006-11-12: W vs. [#103HW+] James Thompson (16-14-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:18 of round 1
2006-02-26: L vs. [#6HW+] Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Russow 308, John Olav Einemo 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)
[#40] Joey Beltran (13-6-0) vs. [#149] Lavar Johnson (15-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Joey Beltran (1-2-0)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#26HW+] Stipe Miocic (7-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-11: W vs. [#44LHW] Aaron Rosa (18-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:26 of round 3
2011-01-22: L vs. [#48HW+] Pat Barry (7-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Lavar Johnson (1-2-0)
2011-09-23: L vs. [#96HW+] Shawn Jordan (12-3-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 3:08 of round 2
2011-02-12: L vs. [#42HW+] Shane del Rosario (11-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1
2010-10-22: W vs. [#157HW+] Virgil Zwicker (10-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:17 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joey Beltran 112, Lavar Johnson 127
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)
[#32] George Roop (12-8-1) vs. [#66] Cub Swanson (15-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: George Roop (1-2-0)
2011-10-29: L vs. [#8FW] Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#68FW] Josh Grispi (14-3-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 3:14 of round 3
2011-01-22: L vs. [#26FW] Mark Hominick (20-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:28 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (1-2-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#16FW] Ricardo Lamas (11-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:16 of round 2
2010-11-11: W vs. [#67FW] Mackens Semerzier (6-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2010-08-18: L vs. [#5FW] Chad Mendes (11-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: George Roop 91, Cub Swanson 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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Featherweight (145)
[#33] Eric Wisely (19-6-0) vs. [#102LW] Charles Oliveira (14-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Eric Wisely (2-1-0)
2011-11-26: W vs. [#960LW] Brandon Girtz (7-2-0) via TKO (Arm Injury) in 4:26 of round 2
2011-08-12: L vs. [#17LW] Pat Healy (23-16-0) via UD ()
2011-05-21: W vs. [#284LW] Lance Wipf (8-5-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#13LW] Donald Cerrone (17-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 1
2011-06-26: NC vs. [#45LW] Nik Lentz (21-4-2) via NC (Lentz Struck by Illegal Knee) in 1:48 of round 2
2010-12-11: L vs. [#8LW] Jim Miller (21-3-0) via Submission (Kneebar) in 1:59 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eric Wisely 63, Charles Oliveira 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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Lightweight (155)
[#55] Shane Roller (10-5-0) vs. [#241] Michael Johnson (9-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Shane Roller (1-2-0)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#21LW] TJ Grant (17-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:12 of round 3
2011-07-02: L vs. [#33LW] Melvin Guillard (27-11-2) via KO (Punches) in 2:12 of round 1
2011-03-03: W vs. [#28LW] Thiago Tavares (17-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:28 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (1-2-0)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#54LW] Paul Sass (12-0-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 3:00 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#1407LW] Edward Faaloloto (2-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1
2010-12-04: L vs. [#51FW] Jonathan Brookins (12-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Shane Roller 119, Michael Johnson 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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Middleweight (185)
[#119] Chris Camozzi (16-5-0) vs. [#169] Dustin Jacoby (6-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Camozzi (1-2-0)
2011-10-29: L vs. [#42MW] Francis Carmont (17-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-05-27: W vs. [#111WW] Joey Villasenor (28-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-02-27: L vs. [#86MW] Kyle Noke (19-5-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:35 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Jacoby (2-1-0)
2011-10-29: L vs. [#93MW] Clifford Starks (8-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-09-04: W vs. [#189MW] Billy Horne (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:37 of round 1
2011-06-25: W vs. [NA] Marco Jansen (0-3-0) via TKO (Cuts) in 2:31 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Camozzi 91, Dustin Jacoby 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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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: Rashad Evans (620)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Rashad Evans
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis (853)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping (232)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 157
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]

Friday will do a whole bunch to determine whether or not that ranking is complete legit or even in the ballpark.  We got a hold of Brian to ask him a few questions regarding FightMatrix and his fight on Friday.

FM: There are a lot of MMA ranking sites out there, though the FightMatrix system has been giving you the most praise over the past year or so, consistently ranking you right outside the Top 10.  Do you follow your rank on our site and do you consider this an accurate ranking for yourself in the Lightweight division?

Cobb: I definitely follow the FightMatrix rankings. It is the only ranking website that I have bookmarked on my computer. I firmly believe rankings don’t help you win fights, that is why they have the fighters actually fight, but it is really nice to get so much respect from FightMatrix for my past few wins. I think their rankings are accurate because I feel like I can hang with anyone in the world for three to five rounds. It seems that people who do not consider me worthy of being in the top 10 do not acknowledge the people I have fought or believe it is unjustified because I am not currently in the UFC

FM: Have you or your team ever used the site to scout out potential opponents?

Cobb: Every fighter I know uses FightMatrix.com to scout opponents. It is such a thorough database, it is hard not to rely on it for help.

FM: Before your current win streak, you lost two in a row.  What do you attribute these losses to and how have you turned things around?

Cobb: My two losses were short notice fights and lack of proper preparation for those opponents. I feel with the right camp and appropriate timetable to prepare and gameplan for an opponent will always put me in an ideal situation to come out the victor. I no longer accept short notice fights.

FM: Even though McKee is nearly 42, he’s one of your toughest opponents to date.  Do you think the ranking sites will give you more of a fair shake if you take the victory?

Cobb: I think I will get more of a fair shake with a win over McKee.  Although he is almost 42, he has only lost one fight in 8 years. It is hard to argue with results.

You can catch Brian’s fight, along with a few others, on HDNet, this Friday night.  If you need more info on the card, look no further than our FightMatrix Program: MFC 32.

Last 3 Fights: Dwayne Lewis (2-1-0)
2011-02-25: L vs. [#19LHW] Ryan Jimmo (16-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 3:13 of round 3
2010-11-12: W vs. [#91LHW] Razak Al Hassan (11-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2010-09-10: W vs. [#149LHW] Mike Nickels (9-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Wilson Gouveia (0-3-0)
2010-05-07: L vs. [#19LHW] Ryan Jimmo (16-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2009-12-12: L vs. [#16MW] Alan Belcher (17-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
2009-02-21: L vs. [#8MW] Nate Marquardt (31-10-2) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:10 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dwayne Lewis 336, Wilson Gouveia 630
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)
[#11] Brian Cobb (19-6-0) vs. [#36] Antonio McKee (26-4-2)

Last 3 Fights: Brian Cobb (3-0-0)
2011-06-10: W vs. [#101WW] Drew Fickett (41-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:44 of round 1
2011-05-20: W vs. [#101LW] Rad Martinez (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:41 of round 2
2010-10-30: W vs. [#31FW] Kazunori Yokota (14-5-3) via SD (28-28, 29-30, 28-28)

Last 3 Fights: Antonio McKee (2-1-0)
2011-08-26: W vs. [#323LW] Jai Bradney (12-7-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:54 of round 1
2011-01-01: L vs. [#20LW] Jacob Volkmann (14-2-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2010-09-10: W vs. [#177LW] Luciano Azevedo (16-9-1) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 3:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brian Cobb 231, Antonio McKee 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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Welterweight (170)
[#387] Ryan McGillivray (11-5-1) vs. [#562] Diego Bautista (7-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Ryan McGillivray (2-1-0)
2011-06-04: L vs. [#246WW] Shamar Bailey (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-09-10: W vs. [#602WW] Markhaile Wedderburn (10-10-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:42 of round 2
2010-07-09: W vs. [#181WW] Andrew Buckland (14-8-1) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:04 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Diego Bautista (3-0-0)
2011-01-02: W vs. [#316WW] Preston Scharf (14-13-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-09-24: W vs. [NA] Tony Dalton (2-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:23 of round 1
2010-07-24: W vs. [NA] John Mowry (2-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan McGillivray 237, Diego Bautista 390
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)
[#144] Dhiego Lima (6-0-0) vs. [#192] Nathan Coy (9-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dhiego Lima (3-0-0)
2011-06-10: W vs. [#315WW] Jamie Toney (14-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 1
2011-04-08: W vs. [#1250WW] Josh Taveirne (2-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:35 of round 3
2010-11-12: W vs. [#1628WW] Bill Fraser (3-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:36 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Nathan Coy (1-2-0)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#593WW] Patrick Mikesz (8-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-29: L vs. [#148WW] Nate Moore (7-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 2
2010-05-21: L vs. [#15WW] Tyron Woodley (10-0-0) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dhiego Lima 231, Nathan Coy 104
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)
[#226] Kyle Jackson (7-1-0) vs. [#315] Jamie Toney (14-7-0)

Last 3 Fights: Kyle Jackson (2-1-0)
2011-06-10: W vs. [#299MW] Brandon Melendez (26-21-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:47 of round 2
2011-04-02: W vs. [#676WW] Tallon Torres (7-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in — of round 3
2010-10-29: L vs. [#109MW] Jason South (7-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:24 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jamie Toney (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2011-06-10: L vs. [#144WW] Dhiego Lima (6-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 1
2011-03-27: W vs. [#316WW] Preston Scharf (14-13-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:42 of round 2
2010-06-04: NC vs. [#501WW] Josh McDonald (8-5-0) via No Contest in 3:54 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kyle Jackson 231, Jamie Toney 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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Lightweight (155)
[#368] Dan Ring (4-0-1) vs. [#635] James Haddad (4-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dan Ring (3-0-0)
2011-10-07: W vs. [#1471LW] Neal Anderson (2-2-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2011-06-18: W vs. [#929LW] Chris Jones (3-2-0) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-02-25: W vs. [#1125LW] Garret Nybakken (3-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: James Haddad (2-1-0)
2011-10-07: W vs. [#1125LW] Garret Nybakken (3-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:12 of round 1
2011-06-10: L vs. [#346LW] Stephen Beaumont (4-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-05-13: W vs. [#1176LW] Curtis Blackmore (2-2-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Ring 112, James Haddad 112
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)
[#1125] Garret Nybakken (3-3-0) vs. [NA] Matt Jelly (1-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Garret Nybakken (1-2-0)
2011-10-07: L vs. [#635LW] James Haddad (4-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:12 of round 1
2011-06-10: W vs. [NA] Jevon Marshall (2-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:16 of round 1
2011-02-25: L vs. [#368LW] Dan Ring (4-0-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Matt Jelly (1-1-0)
2011-09-17: W vs. [NA] Nolan Nelson (0-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:33 of round 1
2008-11-21: L vs. [#573LW] Trevor Wright (6-5-0) via TKO in 3:54 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Garret Nybakken 112, Matt Jelly 132
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)
[#575MW] Brendan Kornberger (2-0-0) vs. [#783MW] Allen Hope (7-9-0)

Last 3 Fights: Brendan Kornberger (2-0-0)
2011-02-25: W vs. [#720WW] Paapa Inkumsah (4-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-03-12: W vs. [NA] Troy Hardy (0-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Allen Hope (1-2-0)
2011-10-07: L vs. [#151MW] Terry Martin (22-9-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:13 of round 1
2011-06-25: L vs. [#336LHW] Todd Henry (2-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:30 of round 2
2011-05-14: W vs. [#473MW] Brandon MacArthur (6-18-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:32 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brendan Kornberger 336, Allen Hope 112
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: Brian Cobb (190)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Brian Cobb
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Brian Cobb vs. Antonio McKee (312)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Brian Cobb vs. Antonio McKee (112)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 47
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Low [*½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Low [*½]

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For example, here are all the ranked welterweights who last fought outside of the UFC:

http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/welterweight/?OrgFilter=-1

Thanks to our reader GLF for the suggestion!

Although on a five fight win streak, he lost his two fights prior to that to fighters who have since fallen off the relevancy radar.  Cobb also had the benefit of facing off against fighters who were momentarily peaking, like Drew Fickett, and Kazunori Yokota.  Still, he has earned his FightMatrix ranking the traditional way, by earning points.  His points though, will be on the line Friday against [#36 LW] Antonio McKee (26-4-2) in a five round MFC Lightweight title bout.

McKee is no slouch and a dominant win over McKee in his home organization would speak volumes.  McKee fought nearly even with Jacob Volkmann just over a year ago and prior to that, hadn’t lost since 2003, with that loss being in a Welterweight fight.

We’ll be posting a “FightMatrix Program” for this card later in the week.  Maybe we can also lure in a comment from Brian prior to the match-up.