Fight Matrix Program: TUF 18 Finale (11-30-2013)

Lightweight (155)
[#13] Gray Maynard (11-2-1, -141) vs. [#14] Nate Diaz (16-9-0, +116)
Gray Maynard is the All-Time #8 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gray Maynard (1-2-0)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#4LW] T.J. Grant (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 1
2012-06-22: W vs. [#10FW] Clay Guida (30-14-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#2FW] Frankie Edgar (16-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Nate Diaz (1-2-0)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#9LW] Josh Thomson (20-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:44 of round 2
2012-12-08: L vs. [#2LW/#10DD] Ben Henderson (19-3-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-43)
2012-05-05: W vs. [#12LW] Jim Miller (22-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:09 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gray Maynard 189, Nate Diaz 224
Previous Match-up Record: Gray Maynard leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gray Maynard leads 2-1
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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#43FLY] Jessica Rakoczy (1-3-0) vs. [#63FLY] Julianna Pena (3-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Rakoczy (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2012-09-07: W vs. [NA] Kristen Gatz (0-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:19 of round 1
2010-10-09: NC vs. [NA] Jennifer Scott (2-3-0) via No Decision (Overturned by NSAC) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-04-15: L vs. [#6SW] Felice Herrig (9-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Julianna Pena (1-2-0)
2013-02-08: L vs. [#27FLY] DeAnna Bennett (2-0-0) via UD ()
2012-04-19: L vs. [#38FW] Sarah Moras (3-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-12-15: W vs. [NA] Rachael Swatez (4-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:17 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Rakoczy 449, Julianna Pena 295
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)
[#147] Davey Grant (8-1-0) vs. [#167] Chris Holdsworth (4-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Davey Grant (3-0-0)
2012-10-13: W vs. [NA] Danny Welsh (6-34-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:54 of round 1
2012-07-14: W vs. [#102BW] James Pennington (9-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:59 of round 1
2012-03-10: W vs. [NA] Rob Bunford (3-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Chris Holdsworth (3-0-0)
2012-11-02: W vs. [#157BW] Tyler Shinn (6-1-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-06-30: W vs. [*] Juan Rivas (5-9-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:29 of round 1
2011-02-20: W vs. [#1542FW] Gustavo Limon (1-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:45 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Davey Grant 413, Chris Holdsworth 393
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#25] Jessamyn Duke (2-0-0) vs. [#15FW] Peggy Morgan (2-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Jessamyn Duke (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-04-05: NC vs. [#35BW] Miriam Nakamoto (2-0-0) via No Contest in 2:20 of round 1
2012-10-06: W vs. [#29FW] Marciea Allen (2-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:42 of round 1
2012-07-28: W vs. [NA] Suzie Montero (1-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:32 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Peggy Morgan (2-0-0)
2013-03-02: W vs. [#41FW] Revelina Berto (3-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-02: W vs. [#49SW] Kaline Medeiros (2-3-0) via MD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessamyn Duke 239, Peggy Morgan 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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Women Bantamweight (135)
[*] Roxanne Modafferi (15-10-0) vs. [#34] Raquel Pennington (3-3-0)
Roxanne Modafferi is the All-Time #8 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Roxanne Modafferi (0-3-0)
2012-03-03: L vs. [NA] Takayo Hashi (14-4-0) via UD ()
2011-10-01: L vs. [#1FLY/#5DD/#5P4P] Barb Honchak (8-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:46 of round 3
2011-07-09: L vs. [NA] Hitomi Akano (18-10-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Raquel Pennington (1-2-0)
2013-01-05: L vs. [#2FLY] Leslie Smith (6-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-10-06: L vs. [#3BW/#8DD/#6P4P] Cat Zingano (8-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:32 of round 2
2012-09-08: W vs. [#60BW] Raquel Paaluhi (3-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:52 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roxanne Modafferi 637, Raquel Pennington 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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Featherweight (145)
[#26] Akira Corassani (11-3-0, +143) vs. [#71] Maximo Blanco (9-4-1, -169)

Last 3 Fights: Akira Corassani (2-1-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#35FW] Robbie Peralta (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#159FW] Andy Ogle (9-3-0) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
2011-02-26: L vs. [#476FW] Paul Reed (20-11-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:28 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Maximo Blanco (1-2-0)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#138FW] Sam Sicilia (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-04-21: L vs. [#62FW] Marcus Brimage (6-2-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-09-10: L vs. [#19LW] Pat Healy (26-17-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:27 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Akira Corassani 238, Maximo Blanco 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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Featherweight (145)
[#22] Rani Yahya (19-7-0, -131) vs. [#40] Tom Niinimaki (20-5-1, +107)

Last 3 Fights: Rani Yahya (3-0-0)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#643FW] Josh Clopton (6-2-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#102FW] Mizuto Hirota (14-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#313FW] Josh Grispi (14-5-0) via Submission (North South Choke) in 3:15 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tom Niinimaki (3-0-0)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#479FW] Walel Watson (11-7-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:52 of round 2
2013-05-11: W vs. [#173FW] Chase Beebe (24-11-1) via UD ()
2012-11-17: W vs. [#1264FW] Vladimir Karasiov (7-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:31 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rani Yahya 119, Tom Niinimaki 70
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tom Niinimaki leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#52] Jared Rosholt (8-1-0, -220) vs. [*] Walter Harris (4-1-0, +181)

Last 3 Fights: Jared Rosholt (3-0-0)
2013-08-02: W vs. [#194HW+] Jason Walraven (5-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:34 of round 1
2013-06-07: W vs. [#454HW+] Richard White (15-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2013-04-27: W vs. [#96HW+] Bobby Brents (13-4-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Walter Harris (3-0-0)
2012-02-16: W vs. [#45HW+] Anthony Hamilton (11-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1
2011-10-07: W vs. [NA] Cedric James (0-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:22 of round 1
2011-05-07: W vs. [NA] Wes Little (4-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:54 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jared Rosholt 120, Walter Harris 653
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)
[#114LW] Drew Dober (13-4-0, +150) vs. [#226] Sean Spencer (10-2-0, -174)

Last 3 Fights: Drew Dober (3-0-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#427LW] T.J. OBrien (18-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:57 of round 2
2013-03-01: W vs. [#451LW] Aaron Derrow (12-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#627LW] Sean Wilson (33-22-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:58 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Sean Spencer (2-1-0)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#376WW] Yuri Villefort (6-3-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-01-26: L vs. [#48MW] Rafael Natal (17-5-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:13 of round 3
2012-08-17: W vs. [*] Evan Cutts (5-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Drew Dober 126, Sean Spencer 87
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)
[#3] Joshua Sampo (10-2-0) vs. [#185BW] Ryan Benoit (7-2-0)
Joshua Sampo is the All-Time #21 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Joshua Sampo (3-0-0)
2013-10-12: W vs. [#29FLY] Sam Thao (7-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#63BW] Alexis Vila (13-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:26 of round 5
2012-09-14: W vs. [#14FLY] Antonio Banuelos (20-10-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Benoit (2-1-0)
2013-10-11: W vs. [#776BW] Cody Fuller (10-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 1
2013-05-10: L vs. [#52BW] Anthony Birchak (11-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-12-14: W vs. [#97FLY] Joseph Sandoval (7-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:02 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joshua Sampo 49, Ryan Benoit 50
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: Gray Maynard
Highest Stored DD Rating: Joshua Sampo
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Run Date: 2013-11-28