Fight Matrix Program: UFC 168 (12-28-2013)

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#2DD/#4P4P] Chris Weidman (10-0-0, +131) vs. [#2/#6P4P] Anderson Silva (33-5-0, -157)
Chris Weidman is the All-Time #7 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Middleweight and #2 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (3-0-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#2MW/#6P4P] Anderson Silva (33-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:18 of round 2
2012-07-11: W vs. [#11MW] Mark Munoz (13-4-0) via KO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:37 of round 2
2012-01-28: W vs. [#6WW] Demian Maia (18-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (2-1-0)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#1MW/#2DD/#4P4P] Chris Weidman (10-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:18 of round 2
2012-10-13: W vs. [*] Stephan Bonnar (15-8-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:40 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#7LHW] Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 1:55 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Weidman 175, Anderson Silva 175
Previous Match-up Record: Chris Weidman leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Women Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (7-0-0, -780) vs. [#9] Miesha Tate (13-4-0, +505)
Ronda Rousey is the All-Time #8 ranked Women’s fighter.
Miesha Tate is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronda Rousey (3-0-0)
2013-02-23: W vs. [#11BW] Liz Carmouche (9-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:49 of round 1
2012-08-18: W vs. [#6BW] Sarah Kaufman (16-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:54 of round 1
2012-03-03: W vs. [#9BW] Miesha Tate (13-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Miesha Tate (1-2-0)
2013-04-13: L vs. [#3BW/#8DD/#6P4P] Cat Zingano (8-0-0) via TKO (Knees and Elbow) in 2:55 of round 3
2012-08-18: W vs. [*] Julie Kedzie (16-13-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:28 of round 3
2012-03-03: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (7-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronda Rousey 308, Miesha Tate 259
Previous Match-up Record: Ronda Rousey leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ronda Rousey leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Travis Browne (15-1-1, +168) vs. [#8] Josh Barnett (33-6-0, -205)
Josh Barnett is the All-Time #5 ranked Heavyweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Travis Browne (2-1-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#9HW+] Alistair Overeem (36-13-0) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-04-13: W vs. [#14HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-7-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:11 of round 1
2012-10-05: L vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Josh Barnett (2-1-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#10HW+] Frank Mir (16-8-0) via TKO (Knee) in 1:56 of round 1
2013-01-12: W vs. [#102HW+] Nandor Guelmino (11-5-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 1
2012-05-19: L vs. [#3HW+] Daniel Cormier (13-0-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Travis Browne 133, Josh Barnett 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)
[#14] Jim Miller (22-4-0, -386) vs. [*] Fabricio Camoes (14-7-1, +295)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #22 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-04-27: NC vs. [#33LW] Pat Healy (26-18-0)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#26LW] Joe Lauzon (23-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-05-05: L vs. [#10LW] Nate Diaz (17-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:09 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Fabricio Camoes (2-1-0)
2012-07-07: L vs. [#23LW] Melvin Guillard (31-12-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-01-20: W vs. [*] Tommy Hayden (7-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:03 of round 1
2011-05-06: W vs. [#59LW] Efrain Escudero (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jim Miller 245, Fabricio Camoes 539
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jim Miller leads 3-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#21] Diego Brandao (18-8-0, +188) vs. [#24] Dustin Poirier (14-3-0, -233)

Last 3 Fights: Diego Brandao (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#57FW] Daniel Pineda (18-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#75FW] Pablo Garza (12-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:27 of round 1
2012-10-13: W vs. [#252FW] Joey Gambino (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-1-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#69FW] Erik Koch (13-3-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2013-02-16: L vs. [#4FW] Cub Swanson (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#94FW] Jonathan Brookins (13-6-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:15 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Brandao 133, Dustin Poirier 119
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)
[#39] Chris Leben (22-10-0, +206) vs. [#70] Uriah Hall (7-4-0, -274)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Leben (0-3-0)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#44MW] Andrew Craig (9-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#25MW] Derek Brunson (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-11-05: L vs. [#11MW] Mark Munoz (13-4-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Uriah Hall (1-2-0)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#65MW] John Howard (21-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2013-04-13: L vs. [#29WW] Kelvin Gastelum (7-0-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-15: W vs. [#418MW] Nodar Kuduxashvili (6-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Leben 175, Uriah Hall 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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Lightweight (155)
[#21] Michael Johnson (13-8-0, +123) vs. [#32] Gleison Tibau (28-9-0, -157)

Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (1-2-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#26LW] Joe Lauzon (23-9-0) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-06: L vs. [#39LW] Reza Madadi (13-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:33 of round 3
2012-12-29: L vs. [#19LW] Myles Jury (13-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Gleison Tibau (2-1-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#40LW] Jamie Varner (21-8-1) via SD (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#167LW] John Cholish (8-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:34 of round 2
2013-02-02: L vs. [#31LW] Evan Dunham (14-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Johnson 133, Gleison Tibau 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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Featherweight (145)
[#12] Dennis Siver (21-9-0, -254) vs. [#16] Manny Gamburyan (13-7-0, +186)

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Siver (2-1-0)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#4FW] Cub Swanson (20-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 3
2012-12-08: W vs. [#63BW] Nam Phan (18-12-0) via UD (30-26, 30-25, 30-24)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#25FW] Diego Nunes (18-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Manny Gamburyan (2-1-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#34FW] Cole Miller (20-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#91FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-14-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#25FW] Diego Nunes (18-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dennis Siver 175, Manny Gamburyan 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dennis Siver leads 2-1
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Welterweight (170)
[#30] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1, -157) vs. [#65MW] John Howard (21-8-0, +123)

Last 3 Fights: Siyar Bahadurzada (2-1-0)
2013-03-03: L vs. [#11WW] Dong Hyun Kim (18-2-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#72WW] Paulo Thiago (15-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:42 of round 1
2011-05-28: W vs. [#103WW] Tommy Depret (10-5-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 4:16 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: John Howard (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#70MW] Uriah Hall (7-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2013-06-07: W vs. [#1683WW] Chris Woodall (1-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1
2013-04-12: W vs. [#678MW] Jason Louck (15-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:23 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Siyar Bahadurzada 300, John Howard 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Siyar Bahadurzada leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#144] William Macario (6-1-0, +143) vs. [#167] Bobby Voelker (24-10-0, -177)

Last 3 Fights: William Macario (2-1-0)
2013-06-08: L vs. [#80WW] Leonardo Santos (12-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:43 of round 2
2012-06-30: W vs. [#1507LW] Paulo Silva (10-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:56 of round 1
2011-12-17: W vs. [NA] Roger Berger (1-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:40 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Bobby Voelker (1-2-0)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#3WW] Robbie Lawler (22-9-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 0:24 of round 2
2013-03-16: L vs. [#53WW] Patrick Cote (19-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-07-22: W vs. [#304LW] Roger Bowling (11-5-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 2:16 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: William Macario 203, Bobby Voelker 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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Featherweight (145)
[#39] Robbie Peralta (16-4-0, -192) vs. [#96] Estevan Payan (14-4-0, +158)

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Peralta (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-04-06: L vs. [#26FW] Akira Corassani (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#110FW] Jason Young (9-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:23 of round 1
2011-11-12: NC vs. [#98FW] Mackens Semerzier (8-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Estevan Payan (2-1-0)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#18FW] Jeremy Stephens (22-9-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#518LW] 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)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robbie Peralta 266, Estevan Payan 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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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: Chris Weidman
Highest Stored DD Rating: Chris Weidman
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Large [****]
Run Date: 2013-12-22