Featherweight (145)
[#2/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (17-4-1, -208) vs. [#3] Cub Swanson (21-5-0, +169)
Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #12 ranked Absolute fighter.
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #9 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (2-1-0)
2014-07-06: W vs. [*] B.J. Penn (16-10-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 3
2013-07-06: W vs. [#20FW] Charles Oliveira (18-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-02-02: L vs. [#1FW/#3DD/#2P4P] Jose Aldo (25-1-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (3-0-0)
2014-06-28: W vs. [#14FW] Jeremy Stephens (23-10-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#19FW] Dennis Siver (22-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 3
2013-02-16: W vs. [#17FW] Dustin Poirier (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frankie Edgar 139, Cub Swanson 147
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)
[#11] Bobby Green (23-5-0, 155.4lb, +100) vs. [#24] Edson Barboza (14-2-0, 155.0lb, -125)
Last 3 Fights: Bobby Green (3-0-0)
2014-07-26: W vs. [#12LW] Josh Thomson (20-7-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#58LW] Pat Healy (26-20-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#53LW] James Krause (21-6-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body) in 3:50 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2014-07-16: W vs. [#60LW] Evan Dunham (14-6-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 3:06 of round 1
2014-04-19: L vs. [#3LW] Donald Cerrone (25-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:15 of round 1
2013-12-14: W vs. [#36LW] Danny Castillo (17-7-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bobby Green 119, Edson Barboza 129
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)
[#12] Brad Pickett (24-9-0, 126.0lb, -211) vs. [#57BW] Chico Camus (14-5-0, 125.5lb, +171)
Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (1-2-0)
2014-07-19: L vs. [#7FLY] Ian McCall (13-4-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#39FLY] Neil Seery (14-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#14BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Chico Camus (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: L vs. [#17BW] Chris Holdsworth (6-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#139BW] Yaotzin Meza (20-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#30BW] Kyung Ho Kang (13-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brad Pickett 126, Chico Camus 182
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)
[#19] Alexey Oleinik (54-9-1, 235.0lb) vs. [#22] Jared Rosholt (11-1-0, 240.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Alexey Oleinik (3-0-0)
2014-06-28: W vs. [#43HW+] Anthony Hamilton (13-3-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:18 of round 1
2013-11-08: W vs. [#36HW+] Mirko Filipovic (29-11-2) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 4:42 of round 1
2013-10-16: W vs. [#77HW+] Dion Staring (30-10-0) via Submission in 1:41 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jared Rosholt (3-0-0)
2014-06-28: W vs. [#28HW+] Soa Palelei (22-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#76HW+] Daniel Omielanczuk (16-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-30: W vs. [#71HW+] Walt Harris (7-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexey Oleinik 147, Jared Rosholt 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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Flyweight (125)
[#2] Joseph Benavidez (20-4-0, 125.6lb, -428) vs. [#21] Dustin Ortiz (14-3-0, 125.6lb, +326)
Joseph Benavidez is the All-Time #9 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Joseph Benavidez (2-1-0)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#28FLY] Tim Elliott (10-5-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-12-14: L vs. [#1FLY/#5DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (21-2-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 1
2013-09-04: W vs. [#3FLY] Jussier da Silva (17-3-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 3:07 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Ortiz (2-1-0)
2014-07-06: W vs. [#43FLY] Justin Scoggins (9-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-04-19: W vs. [#27FLY] Ray Borg (7-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#10FLY] John Moraga (15-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joseph Benavidez 210, Dustin Ortiz 139
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joseph Benavidez leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[*] Matt Wiman (15-7-0, 155.4lb, -205) vs. [#100] Isaac Vallie-Flagg (14-5-1, 156.0lb, +167)
Last 3 Fights: Matt Wiman (2-1-0)
2013-01-26: L vs. [*] T.J. Grant (21-5-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:51 of round 1
2012-09-29: W vs. [#116LW] Paul Sass (14-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:48 of round 1
2011-10-01: W vs. [*] Mac Danzig (21-12-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Isaac Vallie-Flagg (1-2-0)
2014-04-26: L vs. [#43LW] Takanori Gomi (35-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#48LW] Elias Silverio (11-0-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#105LW] Yves Edwards (42-21-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Wiman 665, Isaac Vallie-Flagg 210
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)
[#34] Ruslan Magomedov (12-1-0, 246.0lb, -212) vs. [#69] Josh Copeland (9-0-0, 264.0lb, +173)
Last 3 Fights: Ruslan Magomedov (3-0-0)
2014-05-31: W vs. [#162HW+] Viktor Pesta (9-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#134HW+] Tim Sylvia (31-10-0) via UD ()
2013-02-23: W vs. [#100LHW] Mike Hayes (20-9-1) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Josh Copeland (3-0-0)
2014-07-25: W vs. [#197HW+] Jan Jorgensen (7-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:49 of round 1
2014-03-22: W vs. [#606HW+] Jose Beltran (13-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:09 of round 1
2013-12-14: W vs. [#261HW+] Jesse Hernandez (6-1-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ruslan Magomedov 175, Josh Copeland 120
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)
[#33] Luke Barnatt (8-1-0, 185.4lb, -341) vs. [#246LHW] Roger Narvaez (6-1-0, 185.4lb, +265)
Last 3 Fights: Luke Barnatt (2-1-0)
2014-05-31: L vs. [#28MW] Sean Strickland (15-0-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#86MW] Mats Nilsson (11-3-1) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:24 of round 1
2013-10-26: W vs. [#64MW] Andrew Craig (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:12 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Roger Narvaez (2-1-0)
2014-06-07: L vs. [#106LHW] Patrick Cummins (6-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:28 of round 2
2013-09-13: W vs. [#164LHW] Hayward Charles (11-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-03-23: W vs. [#441MW] Matt Jones (7-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Barnatt 175, Roger Narvaez 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 (155)
[#59] James Vick (6-0-0, 155.8lb, -220) vs. [#134] Nick Hein (11-1-0, 154.2lb, +177)
Last 3 Fights: James Vick (3-0-0)
2014-08-23: W vs. [#169LW] Valmir Lazaro (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#64LW] Ramsey Nijem (9-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:58 of round 1
2011-09-03: W vs. [#347FW] Chris Pecero (12-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Nick Hein (3-0-0)
2014-05-31: W vs. [#206LW] Drew Dober (14-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2014-02-08: W vs. [#940WW] Michael Erdinc (4-2-0) via UD ()
2013-09-28: W vs. [#696WW] Musa Jangubaev (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Vick 91, Nick Hein 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)
[#105] Yves Edwards (42-21-1, 154.6lb, -242) vs. [#211] Akbarh Arreola (22-8-1, 155.6lb, +195)
Yves Edwards is the All-Time #23 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Yves Edwards (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2014-06-07: L vs. [#46LW] Piotr Hallmann (15-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:31 of round 3
2013-11-06: NC vs. [#142LW] Yancy Medeiros (10-2-0)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#55LW] Daron Cruickshank (16-5-0) via SD (27-30, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Akbarh Arreola (2-1-0)
2014-07-26: L vs. [#83LW] Tiago dos Santos e Silva (19-4-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-03-22: W vs. [#286LW] Alejandro Solano Rodrigue (21-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:42 of round 2
2013-09-07: W vs. [#1160LW] Jason Meaders (12-12-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:06 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yves Edwards 168, 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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#59] Kailin Curran (3-0-0, 115.6lb, +124) vs. [*] Paige VanZant (3-1-0, 114.6lb, -150)
Last 3 Fights: Kailin Curran (3-0-0)
2014-02-28: W vs. [NA] Yoo Jin Jung (0-3-0) via UD ()
2013-08-09: W vs. [#48SW] Emi Tomimatsu (7-9-0) via UD ()
2013-03-08: W vs. [NA] Kaiyana Rain (0-2-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Paige VanZant (2-1-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [NA] Courtney Himes (0-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of round 1
2013-01-05: L vs. [#15SW] Tecia Torres (4-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#49SW] Amber Stautzenberger (5-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kailin Curran 267, Paige VanZant 595
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)
[*] Doo Ho Choi (11-1-0, 145.8lb, -388) vs. [#415LW] Juan Manuel Puig (11-3-0, 145.6lb, +298)
Last 3 Fights: Doo Ho Choi (3-0-0)
2013-06-15: W vs. [*] Shoji Maruyama (12-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:33 of round 2
2013-02-16: W vs. [#371FW] Tatsunao Nagakura (10-5-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 4:14 of round 2
2012-08-18: W vs. [#491FW] Kosuke Umeda (13-15-3) via KO (Punch) in 2:49 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Juan Manuel Puig (2-1-0)
2014-07-06: L vs. [#54LW] Adriano Martins (26-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:21 of round 1
2014-01-17: W vs. [NA] Bruno Batista (1-5-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 4:50 of round 1
2013-09-07: W vs. [#1056LW] Alan Barros (5-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:25 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Doo Ho Choi 525, Juan Manuel Puig 139
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: Frankie Edgar
Highest Stored DD Rating: Frankie Edgar
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2014-11-21