Heavyweight (243)
[#3] Junior dos Santos (16-3-0, 242.0lb, -404) vs. [#9] Stipe Miocic (12-1-0, 243.0lb, +318)
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #4 ranked Heavyweight and #20 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (1-2-0)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD/#3P4P] Cain Velasquez (13-1-0) via TKO (Slam and Punch) in 3:09 of round 5
2013-05-25: W vs. [#6HW+] Mark Hunt (10-9-1) via KO (Spinning Hook Kick) in 4:18 of round 3
2012-12-29: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD/#3P4P] Cain Velasquez (13-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (3-0-0)
2014-05-31: W vs. [#29LHW] Fabio Maldonado (22-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:35 of round 1
2014-01-25: W vs. [#18HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#13HW+] Roy Nelson (20-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Junior dos Santos 420, Stipe Miocic 196
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Junior dos Santos leads 3-2
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Lightweight (160)
[#2] Rafael dos Anjos (22-7-0, 156.0lb, -279) vs. [#10] Nate Diaz (17-9-0, 160.6lb, +225)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #18 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Nate Diaz is the All-Time #25 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (2-1-0)
2014-08-23: W vs. [#4LW] Ben Henderson (21-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:31 of round 1
2014-06-07: W vs. [#69LW] Jason High (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 2
2014-04-19: L vs. [#5LW] Khabib Nurmagomedov (22-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Nate Diaz (1-2-0)
2013-11-30: W vs. [#43LW] Gray Maynard (11-4-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-04-20: L vs. [#12LW] Josh Thomson (20-7-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:44 of round 2
2012-12-08: L vs. [#4LW] Ben Henderson (21-4-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-43)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 112, Nate Diaz 378
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael dos Anjos leads 2-1
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Heavyweight (254)
[#10] Alistair Overeem (37-14-0, 253.0lb, -237) vs. [*] Stefan Struve (25-6-0, 254.0lb, +194)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #13 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (1-2-0)
2014-09-05: L vs. [#8HW+] Ben Rothwell (34-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:19 of round 1
2014-02-01: W vs. [#42HW+] Frank Mir (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#5HW+] Travis Browne (17-2-1) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Stefan Struve (2-1-0)
2013-03-03: L vs. [#6HW+] Mark Hunt (10-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 3
2012-09-29: W vs. [#9HW+] Stipe Miocic (12-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:50 of round 2
2012-05-26: W vs. [#51HW+] Lavar Johnson (18-10-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:05 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 99, Stefan Struve 650
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alistair Overeem leads 2-1
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Heavyweight (259)
[#18] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-8-0, 256.0lb, +110) vs. [#23] Matt Mitrione (8-3-0, 259.0lb, -133)
Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Gonzaga (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: L vs. [#9HW+] Stipe Miocic (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#39HW+] Shawn Jordan (16-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:33 of round 1
2013-07-06: W vs. [#70HW+] Dave Herman (22-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Matt Mitrione (2-1-0)
2014-09-05: W vs. [#61HW+] Derrick Lewis (11-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 1
2014-03-01: W vs. [#39HW+] Shawn Jordan (16-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2013-09-21: L vs. [#22HW+] Brendan Schaub (10-5-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:06 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gabriel Gonzaga 322, Matt Mitrione 99
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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Flyweight (126)
[#10] John Moraga (15-3-0, 126.0lb, -514) vs. [#109] Willie Gates (11-4-0, 126.0lb, +381)
Last 3 Fights: John Moraga (2-1-0)
2014-09-05: W vs. [#44FLY] Justin Scoggins (9-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 2
2014-06-07: L vs. [#4FLY] John Dodson (16-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2014-01-15: W vs. [#20FLY] Dustin Ortiz (14-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Willie Gates (3-0-0)
2014-11-06: W vs. [#143FLY] Hector Sandoval (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:23 of round 1
2014-10-04: W vs. [NA] Jimmy Marquez (1-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:36 of round 1
2014-08-23: W vs. [NA] Chris Chavez (0-5-0) via KO (Knee) in 1:10 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Moraga 99, Willie Gates 37
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 Strawweight (116)
[#2] Claudia Gadelha (12-0-0, 116.0lb, -258) vs. [#3] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (7-0-0, 116.0lb, +210)
Last 3 Fights: Claudia Gadelha (3-0-0)
2014-07-16: W vs. [#38SW] Tina Lahdemaki (5-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2013-07-13: W vs. [#3AW] Ayaka Hamasaki (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:58 of round 3
2013-05-11: W vs. [#1AW/#4DD/#6P4P] Herica Tiburcio (9-2-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (3-0-0)
2014-07-26: W vs. [#20SW] Juliana de Lima Carneiro (7-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2014-06-07: W vs. [*] Rosi Sexton (13-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:36 of round 2
2014-05-09: W vs. [#58FLY] Karla Benitez (10-7-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Claudia Gadelha 150, Joanna Jedrzejczyk 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Welterweight (171)
[#43] Ben Saunders (17-6-2, 170.0lb, -262) vs. [#95] Joe Riggs (40-14-0, 171.0lb, +212)
Last 3 Fights: Ben Saunders (2-1-0)
2014-08-23: W vs. [#211WW] Chris Heatherly (7-3-0) via Submission (Omoplata) in 2:18 of round 1
2013-09-20: L vs. [#13WW] Douglas Lima (26-5-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:33 of round 2
2013-02-21: W vs. [*] Raul Amaya (11-2-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:56 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Joe Riggs (3-0-0)
2013-11-02: W vs. [#234LW] Mike Bronzoulis (16-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-11-16: W vs. [#1348WW] Cris Leyva (9-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:28 of round 1
2012-10-13: W vs. [#507WW] Josh Cavan (9-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Saunders 112, Joe Riggs 406
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 (156)
[#80] Jamie Varner (21-10-1, 156.0lb, -379) vs. [#215] Drew Dober (14-6-0, 156.0lb, +301)
Last 3 Fights: Jamie Varner (0-3-0)
2014-05-24: L vs. [#56LW] James Krause (21-6-0) via TKO (Ankle Injury) in 5:00 of round 1
2014-02-01: L vs. [#55LW] Abel Trujillo (12-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:32 of round 2
2013-08-31: L vs. [#25LW] Gleison Tibau (31-10-0) via SD (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Drew Dober (1-2-0)
2014-05-31: L vs. [#161LW] Nick Hein (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-11-30: L vs. [#107WW] Sean Spencer (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-18: W vs. [#134LW] Tony Sims (9-2-0) via SD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jamie Varner 203, Drew Dober 196
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 (186)
[#25] Derek Brunson (12-3-0, 185.0lb, -403) vs. [#31] Ed Herman (22-10-0, 186.0lb, +315)
Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (2-1-0)
2014-08-30: W vs. [#38MW] Lorenz Larkin (14-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#7MW] Yoel Romero (9-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:23 of round 3
2013-11-06: W vs. [#390MW] Brian Houston (4-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:48 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ed Herman (2-1-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#44MW] Rafael Natal (18-6-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#9MW] Thales Leites (24-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#87MW] Trevor Smith (12-6-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Brunson 105, Ed Herman 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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Lightweight (156)
[#122WW] Bryan Barberena (9-2-0, 155.0lb, +197) vs. [#124] Joe Ellenberger (15-1-0, 156.0lb, -240)
Last 3 Fights: Bryan Barberena (3-0-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#628WW] Eric Moon (12-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:07 of round 1
2014-01-11: W vs. [#515LW] Damion Hill (11-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:17 of round 3
2013-08-23: W vs. [#591MW] Marcos Marquez (5-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:43 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Joe Ellenberger (3-0-0)
2014-06-28: W vs. [#242LW] James Moontasri (7-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#457FW] Joe Wilk (18-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 1
2012-03-02: W vs. [#591LW] Jesse Zeugin (10-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:16 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bryan Barberena 294, Joe Ellenberger 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (156)
[#297WW] David Michaud (7-1-0, 155.0lb, -218) vs. [#470] Garett Whiteley (7-2-0, 156.0lb, +179)
Last 3 Fights: David Michaud (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: L vs. [#219WW] Jingliang Li (9-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2014-01-11: W vs. [#623LW] Carey Vanier (11-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:30 of round 1
2013-11-02: W vs. [#1664LW] Ian Stonehouse (6-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:00 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Garett Whiteley (1-2-0)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#89LW] Vinc Pichel (9-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#50LW] Alan Patrick Silva Alves (12-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 1
2013-07-19: W vs. [#1089WW] Jason Gilliam (14-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: David Michaud 203, Garett Whiteley 332
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 (136)
[#90] Dustin Kimura (11-2-0, 136.0lb, +200) vs. [#117FLY] Henry Cejudo (6-0-0, 136.0lb, -246)
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Kimura (1-2-0)
2014-04-16: L vs. [#42BW] George Roop (15-11-1) via UD (30-27, 29-26, 29-28)
2014-01-04: W vs. [#234FLY] Jon delos Reyes (7-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:13 of round 1
2013-09-21: L vs. [#18BW] Mitch Gagnon (12-2-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:05 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Henry Cejudo (3-0-0)
2014-01-31: W vs. [#277FLY] Elias Garcia (4-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-11: W vs. [#169FLY] Ryan Hollis (8-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-18: W vs. [NA] Miguelito Marti (1-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:43 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Kimura 241, Henry Cejudo 316
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 (136)
[#76] Anthony Birchak (11-1-0, 136.0lb, -234) vs. [#310FW] Ian Entwistle (8-2-0, 136.0lb, +192)
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Birchak (3-0-0)
2013-10-04: W vs. [#248FW] Tito Jones (11-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:30 of round 2
2013-05-10: W vs. [#127FLY] Ryan Benoit (7-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-12-01: W vs. [*] Matt Leyva (9-3-0) via TKO (Strikes) in 1:22 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ian Entwistle (2-1-0)
2014-06-28: L vs. [#131FW] Daniel Hooker (11-5-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:34 of round 1
2013-12-07: W vs. [#311FW] Liam James (9-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:24 of round 1
2013-07-20: W vs. [NA] Will Cairns (0-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:26 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Birchak 435, Ian Entwistle 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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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: Rafael dos Anjos
Highest Stored DD Rating: Rafael dos Anjos
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Nate Diaz
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Nate Diaz
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2014-12-13