Welterweight (170)
[#10] Demian Maia (19-6-0) vs. [#20] Ryan LaFlare (11-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (1-2-0)
2014-05-31: W vs. [#66WW] Alexander Yakovlev (21-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-02-22: L vs. [#3WW] Rory MacDonald (18-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#8WW] Jake Shields (31-7-1) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 47-48)
Last 3 Fights: Ryan LaFlare (3-0-0)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#55WW] John Howard (22-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-12-14: W vs. [*] Court McGee (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#36WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (20-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 294, Ryan LaFlare 344
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)
[#25] Erick Silva (17-5-0) vs. [#93] Josh Koscheck (17-9-0)
Josh Koscheck is the All-Time #15 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2014-12-20: W vs. [#207WW] Mike Rhodes (5-4-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:15 of round 1
2014-05-10: L vs. [#11WW] Matt Brown (19-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3
2014-02-15: W vs. [#223WW] Takenori Sato (17-10-7) via KO (Punches) in 0:52 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Josh Koscheck (0-3-0)
2015-02-28: L vs. [#17WW] Jake Ellenberger (30-9-0) via Submission (North South Choke) in 4:20 of round 2
2013-11-16: L vs. [#4WW] Tyron Woodley (15-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:38 of round 1
2013-02-23: L vs. [#1WW/#7DD/#8P4P] Robbie Lawler (25-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:57 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Erick Silva 91, Josh Koscheck 21
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)
[#45] Leonardo Santos (13-3-1) vs. [#107] Tony Martin (9-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Santos (2-0-1)
2014-09-13: W vs. [#83LW] Efrain Escudero (23-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-03-23: D vs. [#53LW] Norman Parke (20-3-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2013-06-08: W vs. [#189WW] William Macario (7-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:43 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Tony Martin (1-2-0)
2014-10-25: W vs. [#413LW] Fabricio Camoes (14-9-1) via Submission (Kimura) in 4:16 of round 1
2014-08-23: L vs. [#20LW] Beneil Dariush (10-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:38 of round 2
2014-02-01: L vs. [#18LW] Rashid Magomedov (18-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Leonardo Santos 189, Tony Martin 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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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#20] Amanda Nunes (9-4-0) vs. [#31] Shayna Baszler (15-9-0)
Last 3 Fights: Amanda Nunes (2-1-0)
2014-09-27: L vs. [#5BW] Cat Zingano (9-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:21 of round 3
2013-11-06: W vs. [#24BW] Germaine de Randamie (5-3-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:56 of round 1
2013-08-03: W vs. [NA] Sheila Gaff (9-6-1) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:08 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Shayna Baszler (1-2-0)
2014-08-30: L vs. [#10BW] Bethe Correia (9-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:56 of round 2
2013-01-05: L vs. [#2BW/#8DD/#6P4P] Alexis Davis (16-6-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:58 of round 3
2012-10-06: W vs. [#25BW] Sarah DAlelio (8-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:37 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amanda Nunes 175, Shayna Baszler 203
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Shayna Baszler leads 2-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#48LW] Gilbert Burns (9-0-0) vs. [#257] Alex Oliveira (10-1-1)
Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Burns (3-0-0)
2014-10-25: W vs. [#104LW] Christos Giagos (10-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:57 of round 1
2014-07-26: W vs. [#264WW] Andreas Stahl (9-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-05-02: W vs. [#445LW] Paulo Teixeira (14-8-0) via TKO in 1:02 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Alex Oliveira (3-0-0)
2015-02-21: W vs. [#629WW] Joilton Santos (9-4-0) via UD ()
2014-10-18: W vs. [#1437WW] Douglas Aparecido (5-7-0) via TKO in 2:52 of round 1
2014-07-18: W vs. [#794WW] Ederson Moreira (11-15-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:18 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Burns 147, Alex Oliveira 28
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)
[#58] Andre Fili (14-2-0) vs. [#126] Godofredo Castro (11-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Andre Fili (2-1-0)
2014-10-25: W vs. [#77FW] Felipe Arantes (16-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-04-26: L vs. [#12FW] Max Holloway (12-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:39 of round 3
2013-10-19: W vs. [*] Jeremy Larsen (8-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:53 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Godofredo Castro (2-1-0)
2014-09-13: W vs. [#916FW] Dashon Johnson (9-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 4:29 of round 1
2014-03-23: W vs. [#86FW] Noad Lahat (8-1-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 2:39 of round 1
2013-11-09: L vs. [#51FW] Sam Sicilia (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:42 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andre Fili 147, Godofredo Castro 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Andre Fili leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#63] Francisco Trinaldo (15-4-0) vs. [#145] Akbarh Arreola (23-8-1)
Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (2-1-0)
2014-09-13: W vs. [#92LW] Leandro Silva (17-2-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-05-24: L vs. [#41LW] Michael Chiesa (11-2-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#64LW] Jesse Ronson (14-5-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Last 3 Fights: Akbarh Arreola (2-1-0)
2014-11-22: W vs. [*] Yves Edwards (42-22-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:52 of round 1
2014-07-26: L vs. [#125FW] Tiago dos Santos e Silva (19-5-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-03-22: W vs. [#290LW] Alejandro Solano Rodrigue (23-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:42 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francisco Trinaldo 189, Akbarh Arreola 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)
[#43] Katsunori Kikuno (22-6-2) vs. [#59] Edimilson Souza (15-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Katsunori Kikuno (2-1-0)
2014-09-20: W vs. [#51FW] Sam Sicilia (14-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:38 of round 2
2014-05-24: L vs. [#10LW] Tony Ferguson (18-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:06 of round 1
2014-01-04: W vs. [*] Quinn Mulhern (18-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Edimilson Souza (3-0-0)
2014-05-31: W vs. [#440FW] Mark Eddiva (6-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:52 of round 2
2013-09-04: W vs. [#77FW] Felipe Arantes (16-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-04-26: W vs. [#156FW] Fabiano Fernandes (8-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:47 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Katsunori Kikuno 182, Edimilson Souza 294
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)
[#82] Drew Dober (15-6-0) vs. [#92] Leandro Silva (17-2-1)
Last 3 Fights: Drew Dober (1-2-0)
2014-12-13: W vs. [*] Jamie Varner (21-11-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 1
2014-05-31: L vs. [#162LW] Nick Hein (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-11-30: L vs. [#98WW] Sean Spencer (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Leandro Silva (2-1-0)
2014-11-08: W vs. [#205LW] Charlie Brenneman (19-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:15 of round 1
2014-09-13: L vs. [#63LW] Francisco Trinaldo (15-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-08-02: W vs. [#841LW] Gilson Lomanto (9-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:50 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Drew Dober 98, Leandro Silva 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)
[#168WW] Leonardo Mafra Texeira (11-2-0) vs. [#597] Cain Carrizosa (6-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Mafra Texeira (2-1-0)
2014-07-16: L vs. [#16WW] Rick Story (18-8-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:12 of round 2
2014-05-17: W vs. [#566WW] Antonio Marcos (10-2-0) via KO (Knees) in 1:36 of round 1
2014-02-08: W vs. [#753WW] Alexandre Goncalves (12-9-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:30 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Cain Carrizosa (2-1-0)
2014-08-30: L vs. [#152LW] Chris Wade (9-1-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:12 of round 1
2014-02-06: W vs. [#1269LW] Chris Quitiquit (5-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:30 of round 1
2013-10-04: W vs. [#1167FW] Juan Quesada (3-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:51 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Leonardo Mafra Texeira 248, Cain Carrizosa 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)
[#104] Christos Giagos (10-3-0) vs. [#736WW] Jorge Antonio Cezario de Olive (7-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Christos Giagos (2-1-0)
2014-10-25: L vs. [#48LW] Gilbert Burns (9-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:57 of round 1
2014-08-22: W vs. [#204WW] Dakota Cochrane (18-7-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 2:04 of round 2
2014-06-19: W vs. [#481LW] Sevak Magakian (13-6-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:45 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jorge Antonio Cezario de Olive (2-1-0)
2014-11-08: L vs. [#100WW] Dhiego Lima (10-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-12-15: W vs. [#561FW] Alex Oliveira (8-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 1
2011-12-03: W vs. [*] Nelson Velasques (9-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:58 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Christos Giagos 147, Jorge Antonio Cezario de Olive 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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Flyweight (125)
[#304] Bentley Syler (5-0-0) vs. [NA] Freddy Serrano (1-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Bentley Syler (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [NA] Sebastian Echazu (2-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of round 3
2013-10-12: W vs. [#475FLY] Wascar Cruz (6-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-02-15: W vs. [NA] Patrick Thomas (0-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:54 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Freddy Serrano (1-0-0)
2013-02-23: W vs. [NA] Andres Ayala (5-3-0) via N/A in ? of round 0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bentley Syler 462, Freddy Serrano 756
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: Demian Maia
Highest Stored DD Rating: Demian Maia
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Run Date: 2015-3-18