Light Heavyweight (205)
[#1MW/#2DD] Anderson Silva (32-4-0) vs. [#26] Stephan Bonnar (15-7-0)
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (3-0-0)
2012-07-07: W vs. [#2MW] Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 1:55 of round 2
2011-08-27: W vs. [#16MW] Yushin Okami (27-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:04 of round 2
2011-02-05: W vs. [#5MW] Vitor Belfort (21-10-0) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 3:25 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Stephan Bonnar (3-0-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#68LHW] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-25, 30-27)
2010-12-04: W vs. [#51LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-9-0) via UD (29-26, 29-26, 29-26)
2010-07-03: W vs. [#65LHW] Krzysztof Soszynski (26-12-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:08 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anderson Silva 98, Stephan Bonnar 329
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Anderson Silva leads 2-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#21] Glover Teixeira (17-2-0) vs. [#96] Fabio Maldonado (18-5-0)
Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (3-0-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#68LHW] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:53 of round 1
2011-11-27: W vs. [#175HW+] Ricco Rodriguez (48-18-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:58 of round 1
2011-08-25: W vs. [#78LHW] Marvin Eastman (18-14-1) via KO (Punch) in 4:00 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Fabio Maldonado (1-2-0)
2012-05-15: L vs. [#51LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-06-04: L vs. [#68LHW] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-10-16: W vs. [#107LHW] James McSweeney (10-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Glover Teixeira 140, Fabio Maldonado 151
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Glover Teixeira leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#8] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) vs. [#49] Dave Herman (21-4-0)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the All-Time #2 ranked Heavyweight and #5 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (1-2-0)
2011-12-10: L vs. [#6HW+] Frank Mir (16-6-0) via Technical Submission (Kimura) in 3:38 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#23HW+] Brendan Schaub (8-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 1
2010-02-20: L vs. [#2HW+/#7DD] Cain Velasquez (10-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Dave Herman (1-2-0)
2012-05-26: L vs. [#12HW+] Roy Nelson (17-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:51 of round 1
2012-02-15: L vs. [#10HW+] Stefan Struve (25-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:52 of round 2
2011-06-11: W vs. [#371HW+] John Olav Einemo (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:19 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 308, Dave Herman 140
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)
[#12] Jon Fitch (23-4-1) vs. [#28] Erick Silva (14-2-0)
Jon Fitch is the All-Time #3 ranked Welterweight and #22 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jon Fitch (1-1-1)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#6WW] Johny Hendricks (13-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:12 of round 1
2011-02-27: D vs. [#9WW] B.J. Penn (16-8-2) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2010-08-07: W vs. [#30WW] Thiago Alves (19-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2012-06-08: W vs. [#50WW] Charlie Brenneman (15-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 1
2012-01-14: L vs. [#53LW] Carlo Prater (30-12-1) via DQ (Punches to Back of Head) in 0:29 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#222WW] Luis Ramos (19-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jon Fitch 288, Erick Silva 127
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Phil Davis (9-1-0) vs. [#183] Wagner Prado (8-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Phil Davis (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2012-08-04: NC vs. [#183LHW] Wagner Prado (8-0-0) via NC (Accidental Eye Poke) in 1:28 of round 1
2012-01-28: L vs. [#4LHW] Rashad Evans (22-2-1) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#13LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Wagner Prado (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2012-08-04: NC vs. [#10LHW] Phil Davis (9-1-0) via NC (Accidental Eye Poke) in 1:28 of round 1
2012-05-13: W vs. [NA] Aldo Sultao (0-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:20 of round 1
2011-04-16: W vs. [#290LHW] Wellington Claudino Guilh (4-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Phil Davis 70, Wagner Prado 70
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)
[#8] Demian Maia (16-4-0) vs. [#29] Rick Story (14-5-0)
Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (2-1-0)
2012-07-07: W vs. [#32WW] Dong Hyun Kim (15-2-1) via TKO (Rib Injury) in 0:47 of round 1
2012-01-28: L vs. [#3MW] Chris Weidman (9-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#24MW] Jorge Santiago (25-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Rick Story (1-2-0)
2012-06-22: W vs. [#167WW] Brock Jardine (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#1WW] Martin Kampmann (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-26: L vs. [#50WW] Charlie Brenneman (15-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 98, Rick Story 113
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Demian Maia leads 1-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#194LW] Sam Sicilia (11-1-0) vs. [#118] Rony Mariano Bezerra (11-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Sam Sicilia (3-0-0)
2012-06-01: W vs. [#523LW] Cristiano Marcello (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 2
2011-12-15: W vs. [#1708LW] Arley George (3-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:25 of round 1
2011-11-12: W vs. [NA] Jared Haller (1-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Rony Mariano Bezerra (3-0-0)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#307FW] Godofredo Castro (8-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-11-10: W vs. [#231BW] Reginaldo Vieira (8-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:25 of round 1
2011-09-17: W vs. [NA] Anderson de Deus Souza (3-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:12 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sam Sicilia 134, Rony Mariano Bezerra 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)
[#26] Gleison Tibau (25-8-0) vs. [#75MW] Francisco Trinaldo (11-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Gleison Tibau (2-1-0)
2012-07-07: L vs. [#15LW] Khabib Nurmagomedov (18-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#27LW] Rafael dos Anjos (17-6-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#123LW] Rafaello Oliveira (16-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:28 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (3-0-0)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#145MW] Delson Heleno (23-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2011-07-30: W vs. [#50LW] Adriano Martins (23-6-0) via MD (30-28, 30-29, 29-29)
2011-05-21: W vs. [#147LW] Derrick Burnsed (10-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:54 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gleison Tibau 98, Francisco Trinaldo 112
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)
[#96] Diego Brandao (14-8-0) vs. [#162] Joey Gambino (9-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Diego Brandao (2-1-0)
2012-05-26: L vs. [#22FW] Darren Elkins (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#87FW] Dennis Bermudez (9-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:51 of round 1
2011-02-11: W vs. [NA] Nick Buschman (6-21-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Joey Gambino (2-1-0)
2012-06-22: L vs. [#28FW] Steven Siler (22-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:47 of round 1
2012-02-04: W vs. [#180BW] Kenny Foster (10-7-0) via UD (49-46, 49-48, 49-47)
2011-10-22: W vs. [#820LW] Eddie Fyvie (9-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Brandao 140, Joey Gambino 113
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)
[#555MW] Sergio Moraes (6-2-0) vs. [*] Renee Forte (7-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Sergio Moraes (1-2-0)
2012-06-23: L vs. [#235MW] Cezar Ferreira (5-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-03-20: W vs. [#864LW] Manuelo Morales (6-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:43 of round 1
2009-10-17: L vs. [#37MW] Brett Cooper (16-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 5:00 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Renee Forte (2-1-0)
2011-05-27: W vs. [#454MW] Renan Santos (7-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 1:52 of round 3
2011-04-29: L vs. [#554WW] Mario Sartori (9-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:10 of round 2
2010-06-05: W vs. [#1384WW] Anderson Melo (8-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sergio Moraes 112, Renee Forte 505
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)
[#45LHW] Luiz Cane (12-4-0) vs. [#54] Chris Camozzi (17-5-0)
Last 3 Fights: Luiz Cane (1-2-0)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#28LHW] Stanislav Nedkov (12-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:20 of round 1
2011-03-19: W vs. [#82LHW] Eliot Marshall (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:15 of round 1
2010-05-29: L vs. [#48LHW] Cyrille Diabate (18-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:13 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Chris Camozzi (2-1-0)
2012-06-22: W vs. [#141MW] Nick Catone (9-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:51 of round 3
2012-01-28: W vs. [#98MW] Dustin Jacoby (8-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:08 of round 3
2011-10-29: L vs. [#30MW] Francis Carmont (19-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luiz Cane 413, Chris Camozzi 113
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] Reza Madadi (12-2-0) vs. [#523] Cristiano Marcello (12-4-0)
Last 3 Fights: Reza Madadi (3-0-0)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#270LW] Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:28 of round 2
2011-04-30: W vs. [#90LW] Rich Clementi (43-21-1) via UD ()
2010-10-29: W vs. [#53LW] Carlo Prater (30-12-1) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Cristiano Marcello (2-1-0)
2012-06-01: L vs. [#194LW] Sam Sicilia (11-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 2
2011-02-19: W vs. [#316LW] Oriol Gaset (13-7-0) via MD ()
2010-12-08: W vs. [*] Freddy Thole (5-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:01 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Reza Madadi 182, Cristiano Marcello 134
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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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: Anderson Silva
Highest Stored DD Rating: Anderson Silva
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Good [***]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]