Middleweight (185)
[#9] Ronaldo Souza (24-5-0, -160) vs. [#11] Derek Brunson (18-5-0, +133)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #11 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (2-1-0)
2017-04-15: L vs. [#2MW/#10DD/#10P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:28 of round 2
2017-02-11: W vs. [#16MW] Tim Boetsch (21-11-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:41 of round 1
2016-05-14: W vs. [#12MW] Vitor Belfort (26-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:38 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (2-1-0)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#40MW] Lyoto Machida (22-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2017-06-10: W vs. [#31MW] Daniel Kelly (13-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:16 of round 1
2017-02-11: L vs. [#10MW] Anderson Silva (34-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 287, Derek Brunson 91
Previous Match-up Record: Ronaldo Souza leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Ovince St. Preux (22-10-0, -118) vs. [#12] Ilir Latifi (13-5-0, -102)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #42 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (3-0-0)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#20LHW] Corey Anderson (9-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:25 of round 3
2017-09-22: W vs. [#50WW] Yushin Okami (34-11-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:50 of round 1
2017-04-22: W vs. [#48LHW] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (15-5-1) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:11 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Ilir Latifi (2-1-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#33LHW] Tyson Pedro (6-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-03: L vs. [#3LHW] Ryan Bader (24-5-0) via KO (Knee) in 2:06 of round 2
2016-03-05: W vs. [#29LHW] Gian Villante (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 84, Ilir Latifi 140
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)
[#59] Gregor Gillespie (10-0-0, -549) vs. [#169] Jordan Rinaldi (13-5-0, +410)
Last 3 Fights: Gregor Gillespie (3-0-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#185LW] Jason Gonzalez (11-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 2
2017-04-08: W vs. [#178LW] Andrew Holbrook (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 1
2016-09-24: W vs. [#187WW] Glaico Franca (17-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Last 3 Fights: Jordan Rinaldi (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#987LW] Alvaro Herrera (9-5-0) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:01 of round 1
2016-05-29: L vs. [#119LW] Abel Trujillo (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-12-10: W vs. [#581LW] Lashawn Alcocks (7-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:14 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gregor Gillespie 133, Jordan Rinaldi 175
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)
[#66] Bobby Green (23-8-1, -157) vs. [#154] Erik Koch (15-5-0, +131)
Last 3 Fights: Bobby Green (0-2-1)
2017-10-07: D vs. [#95LW] Lando Vannata (9-2-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 3
2017-04-15: L vs. [#29LW] Rashid Magomedov (20-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-06-04: L vs. [#6LW] Dustin Poirier (22-5-0) via TKO in 2:53 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Erik Koch (1-2-0)
2017-06-25: L vs. [#26LW] Clay Guida (34-17-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 29-26)
2016-05-29: W vs. [#135LW] Shane Campbell (15-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:02 of round 2
2014-05-10: L vs. [#168LW] Daron Cruickshank (18-10-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:21 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bobby Green 112, Erik Koch 216
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Bobby Green leads 1-0
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Women Flyweight (125)
[#10BW] Katlyn Chookagian (9-1-0, -162) vs. [#8] Mara Romero Borella (12-4-0, +135)
Last 3 Fights: Katlyn Chookagian (2-1-0)
2017-04-08: W vs. [#15BW] Irene Aldana (8-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-11-12: L vs. [#15FLY] Liz Carmouche (11-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-07-13: W vs. [#17FLY] Lauren Murphy (10-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Mara Romero Borella (3-0-0)
2017-10-07: W vs. [#32FLY] Kalindra Faria (18-7-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:54 of round 1
2017-07-15: W vs. [#85FLY] Milana Dudieva (11-7-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-02-25: W vs. [#75BW] Iren Racz (4-7-2) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Katlyn Chookagian 294, Mara Romero Borella 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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#18] Randa Markos (7-5-0, -159) vs. [#35] Juliana Lima (9-4-0, +133)
Last 3 Fights: Randa Markos (1-2-0)
2017-08-05: L vs. [#17SW] Alexa Grasso (10-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-02-19: W vs. [#6SW] Carla Esparza (13-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-08-20: L vs. [#16SW] Cortney Casey-Sanchez (7-5-0) via SUB in 4:34 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Juliana Lima (1-2-0)
2017-07-07: L vs. [#9SW] Tecia Torres (10-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:53 of round 2
2016-12-09: W vs. [#24SW] J.J. Aldrich (6-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-04-23: L vs. [#6SW] Carla Esparza (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Randa Markos 175, Juliana Lima 204
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Randa Markos leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#93] Joaquim Silva (10-0-0, -113) vs. [#122] Vinc Pichel (10-1-0, -110)
Last 3 Fights: Joaquim Silva (3-0-0)
2017-05-28: W vs. [#148LW] Reza Madadi (14-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-07-08: W vs. [#178LW] Andrew Holbrook (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 1
2015-09-05: W vs. [#65FW] Nazareno Malegarie (28-4-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
Last 3 Fights: Vinc Pichel (3-0-0)
2017-06-10: W vs. [#292LW] Damien Brown (17-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:37 of round 1
2014-05-24: W vs. [*] Anthony Njokuani (15-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2014-01-15: W vs. [*] Garett Whiteley (7-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joaquim Silva 244, Vinc Pichel 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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Women Flyweight (125)
[#29BW] Ji Yeon Kim (6-1-2, +262) vs. [#38SW] Justine Kish (6-1-0, -336)
Last 3 Fights: Ji Yeon Kim (2-1-0)
2017-06-17: L vs. [#16BW] Lucie Pudilova (7-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-11-05: W vs. [#124FLY] Tao Li (2-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:30 of round 2
2016-05-22: W vs. [#53FLY] Jin Tang (22-10-4) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Justine Kish (2-1-0)
2017-06-25: L vs. [#10SW] Felice Herrig (14-6-0) via UD (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2016-12-09: W vs. [#63SW] Ashley Yoder (5-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-82)
2016-01-02: W vs. [#12SW] Nina Ansaroff (8-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ji Yeon Kim 224, Justine Kish 216
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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Featherweight (145)
[#25] Dennis Bermudez (16-7-0, -156) vs. [#40] Andre Fili (17-5-0, +130)
Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (1-2-0)
2017-07-22: L vs. [#7FW] Darren Elkins (24-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-02-04: L vs. [#17FW] Chan Sung Jung (14-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:49 of round 1
2016-08-06: W vs. [#233FW] Rony Mariano Bezerra (14-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Andre Fili (2-1-0)
2017-10-21: W vs. [#94FW] Artem Lobov (13-14-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#22FW] Calvin Kattar (18-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-10-01: W vs. [#214LW] Hacran Dias (23-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dennis Bermudez 189, Andre Fili 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dennis Bermudez leads 1-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#58] Mirsad Bektic (11-1-0, -609) vs. [#81] Godofredo Castro (13-5-0, +436)
Last 3 Fights: Mirsad Bektic (2-1-0)
2017-03-04: L vs. [#7FW] Darren Elkins (24-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:19 of round 3
2016-10-08: W vs. [#72BW] Russell Doane (15-7-0) via SUB in 4:22 of round 1
2015-05-30: W vs. [#66FW] Lucas Martins (19-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Godofredo Castro (1-2-0)
2017-07-22: L vs. [#53FW] Shane Burgos (10-1-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)
2016-09-24: W vs. [#137FW] Mike de la Torre (14-7-0) via SUB in 3:03 of round 1
2016-07-23: L vs. [#7FW] Darren Elkins (24-5-0) via UD (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mirsad Bektic 329, Godofredo Castro 189
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)
[#65] Niko Price (10-1-0, -238) vs. [*] George Sullivan (17-5-0, +192)
Last 3 Fights: Niko Price (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-10-28: L vs. [#33WW] Vicente Luque (12-6-1) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:08 of round 2
2017-08-05: W vs. [#58WW] Alan Jouban (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 1
2017-02-04: NC vs. [#52WW] Alex Morono (13-4-0)
Last 3 Fights: George Sullivan (1-2-0)
2016-01-30: L vs. [#94WW] Alexander Yakovlev (23-8-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:59 of round 1
2015-07-12: W vs. [*] Dominic Waters (9-5-0) via UD (29-27, 30-25, 29-28)
2015-04-18: L vs. [#36WW] Tim Means (27-9-1) via SUB in 3:41 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Niko Price 91, George Sullivan 728
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: Ronaldo Souza
Highest Stored DD Rating: Ronaldo Souza
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Run Date: 2018-1-23