Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1/#2DD/#3P4P] Rafael dos Anjos (25-7-0, -375) vs. [#3] Eddie Alvarez (27-4-0, +295)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Eddie Alvarez is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (3-0-0)
2015-12-19: W vs. [#4WW] Donald Cerrone (30-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:06 of round 1
2015-03-14: W vs. [#7LW] Anthony Pettis (18-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2014-12-13: W vs. [#2LW] Nate Diaz (19-10-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Eddie Alvarez (2-1-0)
2016-01-17: W vs. [#7LW] Anthony Pettis (18-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-06-13: W vs. [#10LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-09-27: L vs. [#4WW] Donald Cerrone (30-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 201, Eddie Alvarez 172
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael dos Anjos leads 3-1
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Heavyweight (265)
[#14] Roy Nelson (21-12-0, -136) vs. [#16] Derrick Lewis (15-4-0, +112)
Last 3 Fights: Roy Nelson (1-2-0)
2016-02-06: W vs. [#25HW+] Jared Rosholt (14-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-09-26: L vs. [#13HW+] Josh Barnett (34-8-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
2015-03-14: L vs. [#3HW+] Alistair Overeem (41-14-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (3-0-0)
2016-04-10: W vs. [#32HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (17-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:48 of round 1
2016-02-06: W vs. [#39HW+] Damian Grabowski (20-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:17 of round 1
2015-10-03: W vs. [#50HW+] Viktor Pesta (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roy Nelson 152, Derrick Lewis 88
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Roy Nelson leads 2-1
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Welterweight (170)
[#53] Belal Muhammad (9-0-0, +101) vs. [#79] Alan Jouban (13-4-0, -124)
Last 3 Fights: Belal Muhammad (3-0-0)
2016-04-30: W vs. [#83WW] Steve Carl (22-5-0) via in of round 4
2015-09-19: W vs. [#387WW] Zane Kamaka (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-03-20: W vs. [#275WW] Keith Johnson (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Alan Jouban (2-1-0)
2016-03-19: W vs. [#427WW] Brendan OReilly (6-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:15 of round 1
2015-10-03: L vs. [#29WW] Albert Tumenov (17-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 2:55 of round 1
2015-07-15: W vs. [#213WW] Matt Dwyer (8-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Belal Muhammad 68, Alan Jouban 110
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)
[#97] Joseph Duffy (14-2-0) vs. [*] Mitch Clarke (11-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Joseph Duffy (2-1-0)
2016-01-02: L vs. [#14LW] Dustin Poirier (20-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2015-07-18: W vs. [#262LW] Ivan Jorge (26-6-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:05 of round 1
2015-03-14: W vs. [#232LW] Jake Lindsey (11-4-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 1:47 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Mitch Clarke (2-1-0)
2015-04-04: L vs. [#8LW] Michael Chiesa (14-2-0) via UD (29-26, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-05-24: W vs. [*] Al Iaquinta (13-3-1) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 0:57 of round 2
2013-06-15: W vs. [#130WW] John Maguire (23-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joseph Duffy 187, Mitch Clarke 460
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)
[#57] Mike Pyle (27-11-1, -121) vs. [#115] Alberto Mina (12-0-0, -102)
Last 3 Fights: Mike Pyle (1-2-0)
2016-02-06: W vs. [#139WW] Sean Spencer (12-5-0) via TKO (Elbows and Knees) in 4:25 of round 3
2015-05-23: L vs. [#63WW] Colby Covington (9-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2014-08-23: L vs. [*] Jordan Mein (29-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:12 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Alberto Mina (3-0-0)
2015-11-28: W vs. [#220WW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-08-23: W vs. [#136WW] Shinsho Anzai (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:17 of round 1
2013-12-21: W vs. [#335WW] Glenn Sparv (12-4-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 2:44 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Pyle 152, Alberto Mina 222
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)
[#69] John Makdessi (13-5-0, -129) vs. [#175] Mehdi Baghdad (10-4-0, +105)
Last 3 Fights: John Makdessi (1-2-0)
2015-12-12: L vs. [#64LW] Yancy Medeiros (12-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-05-23: L vs. [#4WW] Donald Cerrone (30-7-0) via TKO (Head Kick) in 4:44 of round 2
2015-04-25: W vs. [#116LW] Shane Campbell (12-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Mehdi Baghdad (2-1-0)
2016-01-17: L vs. [#80LW] Chris Wade (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:30 of round 1
2014-12-05: W vs. [#301LW] Zach Juusola (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 4
2014-09-12: W vs. [#539FW] Evan DeLong (15-9-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:55 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Makdessi 208, Mehdi Baghdad 172
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 (135)
[#70] Anthony Birchak (12-3-0, -256) vs. [#137] Dileno Lopes (18-2-0, +206)
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Birchak (1-2-0)
2015-11-07: L vs. [#26BW] Thomas Almeida (20-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:24 of round 1
2015-06-06: W vs. [#53BW] Joe Soto (16-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:37 of round 1
2014-12-13: L vs. [#175BW] Ian Entwistle (9-3-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:04 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Dileno Lopes (2-1-0)
2015-08-01: L vs. [#52BW] Reginaldo Vieira (13-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-10-02: W vs. [#94BW] Fabricio Viegas Sarraff (21-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:31 of round 1
2014-07-04: W vs. [NA] Marcelo Almeida (6-3-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Birchak 243, Dileno Lopes 341
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 (135)
[#31] Pedro Munhoz (12-2-0, -225) vs. [#65] Russell Doane (14-5-0, +183)
Last 3 Fights: Pedro Munhoz (2-1-0)
2015-11-07: L vs. [#10BW] Jimmie Rivera (19-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-10-04: W vs. [#38BW] Jerrod Sanders (15-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:39 of round 1
2014-05-31: W vs. [*] Matt Hobar (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Russell Doane (1-2-0)
2015-07-12: L vs. [#38BW] Jerrod Sanders (15-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2014-09-13: L vs. [#18BW] Iuri Alcantara (32-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-07-05: W vs. [#126BW] Marcus Brimage (7-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Pedro Munhoz 243, Russell Doane 361
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Pedro Munhoz leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#28] Felipe Arantes (17-7-1, -170) vs. [#38] Jerrod Sanders (15-3-0, +142)
Last 3 Fights: Felipe Arantes (2-1-0)
2015-08-23: W vs. [#97BW] Yves Jabouin (20-11-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:21 of round 1
2014-10-25: L vs. [#79FW] Andre Fili (15-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#52FW] Maximo Blanco (12-7-1) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Last 3 Fights: Jerrod Sanders (1-2-0)
2015-07-12: W vs. [#65BW] Russell Doane (14-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2014-10-04: L vs. [#31BW] Pedro Munhoz (12-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:39 of round 1
2014-07-16: L vs. [#270LW] Yosdenis Cedeno (10-5-1) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Felipe Arantes 319, Jerrod Sanders 361
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)
[#63] Gilbert Burns (10-1-0, -242) vs. [#382] Lukasz Sajewski (13-1-0, +196)
Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Burns (2-1-0)
2015-11-07: L vs. [#17LW] Rashid Magomedov (19-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-03-21: W vs. [#66WW] Alex Oliveira (13-4-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:14 of round 3
2014-10-25: W vs. [#142LW] Christos Giagos (12-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:57 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Lukasz Sajewski (2-1-0)
2015-06-20: L vs. [#90LW] Nick Hein (13-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-05-25: W vs. [#239LW] Igor Egorov (12-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:28 of round 1
2013-12-14: W vs. [#390WW] Kamil Gniadek (9-4-1) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Burns 243, Lukasz Sajewski 383
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 (135)
[#52] Reginaldo Vieira (13-3-0, -143) vs. [#88] Marco Beltran (7-3-0, +118)
Last 3 Fights: Reginaldo Vieira (3-0-0)
2015-08-01: W vs. [#137BW] Dileno Lopes (18-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-09-18: W vs. [#426FLY] Ricardo Sattelmayer (12-17-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:56 of round 1
2014-05-03: W vs. [#472BW] Lincoln de Sa Oliveira (17-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:07 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Marco Beltran (2-1-0)
2015-11-28: W vs. [#157BW] Guangyou Ning (5-3-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2014-11-15: W vs. [#192BW] Marlon Vera (7-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-03-29: L vs. [#226FW] Diego Arturo Huerto Jaure (16-5-2) via TKO (Head Kick) in ? of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Reginaldo Vieira 341, Marco Beltran 222
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)
[#91] Vicente Luque (8-5-1, -444) vs. [#765] Alvaro Herrera (9-3-0, +339)
Last 3 Fights: Vicente Luque (2-1-0)
2015-12-19: W vs. [#171WW] Hayder Hassan (6-3-0) via Technical Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2015-07-12: L vs. [#73WW] Michael Graves (6-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-06-21: W vs. [#537WW] Paulistenio Rocha (9-3-1) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Alvaro Herrera (2-1-0)
2015-11-21: W vs. [#993WW] Vernon Ramos (3-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 1
2012-08-30: W vs. [NA] Jorge Campos Negrete (0-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:15 of round 1
2011-10-15: L vs. [*] Gabriel Toussaint (7-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vicente Luque 201, Alvaro Herrera 229
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. Eddie Alvarez
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Run Date: 2016-7-4