Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1] T.J. Dillashaw (10-2-0) vs. [#33] Joe Soto (15-2-0)
T.J. Dillashaw is the All-Time #20 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: W vs. [#2BW] Renan Barao (32-2-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 2:26 of round 5
2014-01-15: W vs. [#64BW] Mike Easton (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#7BW] Raphael Assuncao (22-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Joe Soto (3-0-0)
2014-08-07: W vs. [#203BW] Terrion Ware (11-3-0) via Submission (North South Choke) in 2:48 of round 3
2014-02-06: W vs. [#213BW] Jeremiah Labiano (7-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 4:16 of round 3
2013-11-14: W vs. [#219BW] Cory Vom Baur (10-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:36 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: T.J. Dillashaw 98, Joe Soto 23
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)
[#27] Danny Castillo (17-6-0, +213) vs. [#40] Tony Ferguson (15-3-0, -263)
Last 3 Fights: Danny Castillo (2-1-0)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#116LW] Charlie Brenneman (19-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:21 of round 2
2013-12-14: L vs. [#22LW] Edson Barboza (14-2-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#36WW] Tim Means (21-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: W vs. [#110LW] Katsunori Kikuno (22-6-2) via KO (Punch) in 4:06 of round 1
2013-10-19: W vs. [#252LW] Mike Rio (10-4-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:52 of round 1
2012-05-05: L vs. [#13LW] Michael Johnson (15-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Danny Castillo 126, Tony Ferguson 98
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)
[#16] Bethe Correia (8-0-0, -141) vs. [#19] Shayna Baszler (15-8-0, +117)
Last 3 Fights: Bethe Correia (3-0-0)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#31BW] Jessamyn Duke (3-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-12-07: W vs. [*] Julie Kedzie (16-13-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-06-29: W vs. [#105BW] Erica Paes (2-2-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Shayna Baszler (1-2-0)
2013-01-05: L vs. [#2BW/#5DD/#5P4P] Alexis Davis (16-6-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:58 of round 3
2012-10-06: W vs. [#27BW] Sarah DAlelio (7-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:37 of round 2
2012-07-28: L vs. [#4BW/#6P4P] Sara McMann (8-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bethe Correia 126, Shayna Baszler 602
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)
[#37] Carlos Diego Ferreira (10-0-0, -202) vs. [#42] Ramsey Nijem (9-4-0, +167)
Last 3 Fights: Carlos Diego Ferreira (3-0-0)
2014-06-28: W vs. [#216LW] Colton Smith (3-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:38 of round 1
2013-11-15: W vs. [#136LW] Jorge Patino (34-15-2) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)
2013-10-11: W vs. [#250LW] Chris Feist (8-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Ramsey Nijem (2-1-0)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#72LW] Beneil Dariush (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:20 of round 1
2014-01-15: W vs. [#202LW] Justin Edwards (8-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#55LW] James Vick (6-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:58 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Carlos Diego Ferreira 63, Ramsey Nijem 141
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)
[#202] Justin Edwards (8-4-0, +216) vs. [#434] Yancy Medeiros (9-2-0, -262)
Last 3 Fights: Justin Edwards (1-2-0)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#42LW] Ramsey Nijem (9-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-08-28: L vs. [#27WW] Brandon Thatch (11-1-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:23 of round 1
2012-10-05: W vs. [#69WW] Josh Neer (35-13-1) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:45 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Yancy Medeiros (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2014-04-26: L vs. [#21LW] Jim Miller (24-5-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:18 of round 1
2013-11-06: NC vs. [#100LW] Yves Edwards (42-21-1)
2013-04-27: L vs. [#20LW] Rustam Khabilov (17-2-0) via TKO (Thumb Injury) in 2:32 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Justin Edwards 227, Yancy Medeiros 126
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 (185)
[#29] Lorenz Larkin (14-3-0, +111) vs. [#42] Derek Brunson (11-3-0, -134)
Last 3 Fights: Lorenz Larkin (1-2-0)
2014-05-10: L vs. [#17MW] Costas Philippou (13-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:47 of round 1
2014-01-15: L vs. [#28MW] Brad Tavares (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#49MW] Chris Camozzi (19-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (2-1-0)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#14MW] Yoel Romero (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:23 of round 3
2013-11-06: W vs. [#341MW] Brian Houston (4-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:48 of round 1
2012-12-29: W vs. [*] Chris Leben (22-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lorenz Larkin 112, Derek Brunson 227
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#55] Anthony Hamilton (12-3-0, -208) vs. [#137] Ruan Potts (8-2-0, +173)
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Hamilton (2-1-0)
2014-06-28: L vs. [#17HW+] Alexey Oleinik (54-9-1) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:18 of round 1
2014-01-17: W vs. [#154HW+] Darrill Schoonover (13-6-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
2013-10-04: W vs. [#37HW+] Smealinho Rama (8-1-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:12 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Ruan Potts (2-1-0)
2014-05-10: L vs. [#42HW+] Soa Palelei (21-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:20 of round 1
2013-12-12: W vs. [#185HW+] Andrew van Zyl (9-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:44 of round 1
2013-10-10: W vs. [NA] Ricky Misholas (3-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 0:00 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Hamilton 63, Ruan Potts 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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Lightweight (155)
[#261] Chris Wade (7-1-0, -125) vs. [#382] Cain Carrizosa (6-0-0, +102)
Last 3 Fights: Chris Wade (2-1-0)
2014-05-16: W vs. [#342LW] Frankie Perez (8-1-0) via SD ()
2014-01-24: W vs. [#569LW] Pat Defranco (4-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:31 of round 2
2013-03-23: L vs. [#276LW] Ozzy Dugulubgov (5-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Cain Carrizosa (3-0-0)
2014-02-06: W vs. [#1196LW] Chris Quitiquit (5-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:30 of round 1
2013-10-04: W vs. [#1093FW] Juan Quesada (3-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:51 of round 2
2013-08-22: W vs. [#1759LW] Cody Orrison (2-3-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Wade 106, Cain Carrizosa 205
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: T.J. Dillashaw
Highest Stored DD Rating: T.J. Dillashaw
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Joe Soto
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Joe Soto
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Run Date: 2014-8-29