Lightweight (156)
[#1/#7DD] Eddie Alvarez (29-5-0, 155.0lb, +140) vs. [#5] Dustin Poirier (23-5-0, 156.0lb, -167)
Eddie Alvarez is the All-Time #2 ranked Lightweight and #21 ranked Absolute fighter.
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #38 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Eddie Alvarez (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#14LW] Justin Gaethje (18-2-0) via KO (Knee) in 3:59 of round 3
2017-05-13: NC vs. [#5LW] Dustin Poirier (23-5-0)
2016-11-12: L vs. [*] Conor McGregor (21-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2018-04-14: W vs. [#14LW] Justin Gaethje (18-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:33 of round 4
2017-11-11: W vs. [#6LW] Anthony Pettis (21-7-0) via Submission (Body Triangle) in 2:08 of round 3
2017-05-13: NC vs. [#1LW/#7DD] Eddie Alvarez (29-5-0)
Elo Favorite (Standard): Eddie Alvarez (2216.03) [+100.95] – Win%: 64.13
Elo Favorite (Modified): Eddie Alvarez (2110.13) [+54.37] – Win%: 57.76
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eddie Alvarez 238, Dustin Poirier 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (146)
[#3] Jose Aldo (26-4-0, 146.0lb, +102) vs. [#5] Jeremy Stephens (28-14-0, 144.0lb, -125)
Jose Aldo is the All-Time #1 ranked Featherweight and #3 ranked Absolute fighter.
Jeremy Stephens is the All-Time #16 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jose Aldo (1-2-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#4P4P] Max Holloway (19-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 3
2017-06-03: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#4P4P] Max Holloway (19-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:13 of round 3
2016-07-09: W vs. [#4FW] Frankie Edgar (23-6-1) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (3-0-0)
2018-02-24: W vs. [#9FW] Josh Emmett (13-2-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:35 of round 2
2018-01-14: W vs. [#29FW] Doo Ho Choi (14-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:36 of round 2
2017-09-09: W vs. [#30FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-25, 30-26)
Elo Favorite (Standard): Jose Aldo (2068.88) [+89.41] – Win%: 62.59
Elo Favorite (Modified): Jose Aldo (2056.90) [+59.46] – Win%: 58.48
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jose Aldo 238, Jeremy Stephens 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jose Aldo leads 4-2
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#3/#7DD/#7P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-2-0, 115.0lb, -297) vs. [#10] Tecia Torres (10-2-0, 115.0lb, +238)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the All-Time #4 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (1-2-0)
2018-04-07: L vs. [#1SW/#3DD/#2P4P] Rose Namajunas (8-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2017-11-04: L vs. [#1SW/#3DD/#2P4P] Rose Namajunas (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
2017-05-13: W vs. [#2SW/#6DD/#4P4P] Jessica Andrade (18-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
Last 3 Fights: Tecia Torres (2-1-0)
2018-02-24: L vs. [#2SW/#6DD/#4P4P] Jessica Andrade (18-6-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-82)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#18SW] Michelle Waterson (15-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-07-07: W vs. [#37SW] Juliana Lima (9-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:53 of round 2
Elo Favorite (Standard): Joanna Jedrzejczyk (1681.00) [+153.27] – Win%: 70.73
Elo Favorite (Modified): Joanna Jedrzejczyk (1685.25) [+130.62] – Win%: 67.96
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joanna Jedrzejczyk 112, Tecia Torres 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Lightweight (156)
[#16] Alexander Hernandez (9-1-0, 155.0lb, -104) vs. [#19] Olivier Aubin-Mercier (11-2-0, 156.0lb, -119)
Last 3 Fights: Alexander Hernandez (3-0-0)
2018-03-03: W vs. [#21LW] Beneil Dariush (14-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:42 of round 1
2017-11-10: W vs. [#605WW] Derrick Adkins (10-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 3
2016-07-29: W vs. [#936FW] Chris Pecero (14-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:27 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Olivier Aubin-Mercier (3-0-0)
2018-04-07: W vs. [#24LW] Evan Dunham (18-7-1) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2017-09-16: W vs. [#62WW] Tony Martin (13-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-12-10: W vs. [#55LW] Drew Dober (19-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:57 of round 2
Elo Favorite (Standard): Olivier Aubin-Mercier (1903.99) [+296.84] – Win%: 84.67
Elo Favorite (Modified): Olivier Aubin-Mercier (1858.46) [+236.92] – Win%: 79.64
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Hernandez 147, Olivier Aubin-Mercier 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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Welterweight (170)
[#52] Jordan Mein (30-12-0, 169.0lb, -120) vs. [#60] Alex Morono (14-4-0, 170.0lb, -103)
Last 3 Fights: Jordan Mein (1-2-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#88WW] Erick Silva (20-9-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-07-08: L vs. [#34WW] Belal Muhammad (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-12-10: L vs. [#30WW] Emil Meek (9-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Alex Morono (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2018-02-18: W vs. [#301WW] Joshua Burkman (28-17-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:12 of round 1
2017-09-22: L vs. [#98WW] Keita Nakamura (33-9-2) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-02-04: NC vs. [#50WW] Niko Price (12-1-0)
Elo Favorite (Standard): Jordan Mein (1669.44) [+49.94] – Win%: 57.14
Elo Favorite (Modified): Jordan Mein (1669.58) [+6.66] – Win%: 50.96
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jordan Mein 224, Alex Morono 160
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 (146)
[#150] Hakeem Dawodu (7-1-1, 146.0lb, -386) vs. [#360] Austin Arnett (15-4-0, 145.0lb, +299)
Last 3 Fights: Hakeem Dawodu (2-1-0)
2018-03-17: L vs. [#58FW] Danny Henry (12-2-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:39 of round 1
2017-03-18: W vs. [#32FW] Steven Siler (32-17-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-07-30: W vs. [#297FW] Marat Magomedov (10-1-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Austin Arnett (1-2-0)
2018-01-27: L vs. [#113BW] Cory Sandhagen (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:48 of round 2
2017-08-01: L vs. [#157FW] Brandon Davis (9-4-0) via UD ()
2017-06-10: W vs. [#1441LW] Jake Jokela (3-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:08 of round 2
Elo Favorite (Standard): Hakeem Dawodu (1525.17) [+216.35] – Win%: 77.65
Elo Favorite (Modified): Hakeem Dawodu (1606.70) [+279.04] – Win%: 83.29
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hakeem Dawodu 133, Austin Arnett 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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Lightweight (156)
[#32] Islam Makhachev (15-1-0, 156.0lb, -637) vs. [#39] Kajan Johnson (23-11-1, 155.0lb, +448)
Last 3 Fights: Islam Makhachev (3-0-0)
2018-01-20: W vs. [#236LW] Gleison Tibau (32-13-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:57 of round 1
2017-02-11: W vs. [#41LW] Nik Lentz (28-9-2) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-25)
2016-09-17: W vs. [#132LW] Chris Wade (12-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Kajan Johnson (3-0-0)
2018-03-17: W vs. [#51LW] Stevie Ray (21-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#92LW] Adriano Martins (28-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:49 of round 3
2015-09-26: W vs. [#313LW] Naoyuki Kotani (35-16-7) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Elo Favorite (Standard): Islam Makhachev (1913.80) [+122.78] – Win%: 66.97
Elo Favorite (Modified): Islam Makhachev (1878.51) [+142.28] – Win%: 69.40
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Islam Makhachev 189, Kajan Johnson 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Kajan Johnson leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#31] Gadzhimurad Antigulov (20-4-0, 205.0lb, -115) vs. [#67] Ion Cutelaba (13-3-0, 205.0lb, -108)
Last 3 Fights: Gadzhimurad Antigulov (3-0-0)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#103LHW] Joachim Christensen (14-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:21 of round 1
2016-11-19: W vs. [*] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (15-5-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:07 of round 1
2016-05-06: W vs. [#177LHW] Muslim Makhmudov (9-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Ion Cutelaba (2-1-0)
2017-06-10: W vs. [#91LHW] Henrique da Silva (13-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:22 of round 1
2016-12-03: L vs. [#65LHW] Jared Cannonier (10-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-10-01: W vs. [#272MW] Jonathan Wilson (7-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Elo Favorite (Standard): Gadzhimurad Antigulov (1796.22) [+310.51] – Win%: 85.66
Elo Favorite (Modified): Gadzhimurad Antigulov (1804.11) [+273.76] – Win%: 82.86
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gadzhimurad Antigulov 441, Ion Cutelaba 413
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)
[#62] Ross Pearson (20-14-0, 155.0lb, +166) vs. [#68] John Makdessi (15-6-0, 155.0lb, -201)
Last 3 Fights: Ross Pearson (1-2-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#279LW] Mizuto Hirota (18-9-2) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-06-10: L vs. [#18LW] Dan Hooker (17-7-0) via KO (Knee) in 3:02 of round 2
2016-11-19: L vs. [#51LW] Stevie Ray (21-8-0) via SD (27-30, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: John Makdessi (2-1-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#110LW] Abel Trujillo (14-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-12-10: L vs. [#106LW] Lando Vannata (9-3-1) via KO (Spinning Wheel Kick) in 1:40 of round 1
2016-07-07: W vs. [#482WW] Mehdi Baghdad (10-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Elo Favorite (Standard): John Makdessi (1620.42) [+33.85] – Win%: 54.86
Elo Favorite (Modified): John Makdessi (1638.29) [+26.02] – Win%: 53.74
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ross Pearson 168, John Makdessi 224
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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Women Flyweight (126)
[#3] Alexis Davis (19-7-0, 126.0lb, +128) vs. [#4] Katlyn Chookagian (10-1-0, 125.0lb, -154)
Alexis Davis is the All-Time #15 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alexis Davis (2-1-0)
2017-12-09: W vs. [#2FLY] Liz Carmouche (12-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-04-22: W vs. [#5FW] Cindy Dandois (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-12-03: L vs. [#9BW] Sara McMann (11-5-0) via SUB in 2:52 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Katlyn Chookagian (2-1-0)
2018-01-27: W vs. [#21FLY] Mara Romero Borella (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-04-08: W vs. [#13BW] Irene Aldana (8-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-11-12: L vs. [#2FLY] Liz Carmouche (12-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Elo Favorite (Standard): Alexis Davis (1688.53) [+133.93] – Win%: 68.37
Elo Favorite (Modified): Alexis Davis (1624.01) [+56.14] – Win%: 58.01
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexis Davis 231, Katlyn Chookagian 182
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alexis Davis leads 2-0
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Flyweight (126)
[#8] Dustin Ortiz (18-7-0, 125.0lb, +156) vs. [#17] Matheus Nicolau Pereira (13-1-1, 126.0lb, -187)
Dustin Ortiz is the All-Time #30 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Ortiz (2-1-0)
2018-01-20: W vs. [#9FLY] Alexandre Pantoja (19-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#60FLY] Hector Sandoval (14-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:15 of round 1
2017-04-22: L vs. [#14FLY] Brandon Moreno (14-5-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:06 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Matheus Nicolau Pereira (3-0-0)
2017-12-30: W vs. [#39FLY] Louis Smolka (13-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2016-07-08: W vs. [#7FLY] John Moraga (19-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
2015-11-07: W vs. [#398BW] Bruno Rodrigues Mesquita (8-3-0) via Submission (Japanese Necktie) in 3:27 of round 3
Elo Favorite (Standard): Dustin Ortiz (1736.18) [+40.10] – Win%: 55.74
Elo Favorite (Modified): Dustin Ortiz (1694.95) [+36.81] – Win%: 55.28
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Ortiz 189, Matheus Nicolau Pereira 210
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Matheus Nicolau Pereira leads 1-0
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Women Strawweight (116)
[#13] Randa Markos (8-5-0, 115.0lb, +112) vs. [#15] Nina Ansaroff (8-5-0, 116.0lb, -136)
Last 3 Fights: Randa Markos (2-1-0)
2018-01-27: W vs. [#37SW] Juliana Lima (9-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-08-05: L vs. [#23SW] Alexa Grasso (10-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-02-19: W vs. [#7SW] Carla Esparza (13-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Nina Ansaroff (2-1-0)
2017-11-11: W vs. [#11SW] Angela Hill (8-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-01-15: W vs. [*] Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger (6-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:39 of round 3
2016-01-02: L vs. [#50FLY] Justine Kish (6-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Elo Favorite (Standard): Randa Markos (1433.04) [+55.42] – Win%: 57.91
Elo Favorite (Modified): Randa Markos (1481.51) [+89.61] – Win%: 62.62
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Randa Markos 182, Nina Ansaroff 259
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Randa Markos leads 3-1
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Lightweight (156)
[#421] Devin Powell (8-3-0, 155.0lb, -122) vs. [#988] Alvaro Herrera (9-5-0, 156.0lb, -102)
Last 3 Fights: Devin Powell (1-2-0)
2017-06-25: L vs. [#164LW] Darrell Horcher (13-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-01-15: L vs. [#71LW] Drakkar Klose (9-1-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-08-05: W vs. [#431LW] Jonathan Lemke (7-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:50 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Alvaro Herrera (1-2-0)
2017-08-05: L vs. [#214LW] Jordan Rinaldi (13-6-0) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:01 of round 1
2016-07-07: L vs. [#29WW] Vicente Luque (13-6-1) via Submission (DArce Choke) in 3:52 of round 2
2015-11-21: W vs. [#1002WW] Vernon Ramos (5-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 1
Elo Favorite (Standard): Devin Powell (1280.51) [+145.54] – Win%: 69.80
Elo Favorite (Modified): Devin Powell (1311.68) [+155.87] – Win%: 71.04
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Devin Powell 398, Alvaro Herrera 357
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: Eddie Alvarez
Highest Stored DD Rating: Eddie Alvarez
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Run Date: 2018-7-28