Welterweight (170)
[#11] Matt Brown (18-11-0, +185) vs. [#26] Erick Silva (16-4-0, -228)
Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#17WW] Mike Pyle (26-9-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 1
2013-04-20: W vs. [#24WW] Jordan Mein (28-9-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [*] Mike Swick (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#134WW] Takenori Sato (17-9-7) via KO (Punches) in 0:52 of round 1
2013-10-09: L vs. [#8WW] Dong Hyun Kim (19-2-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 2
2013-06-08: W vs. [#34WW] Jason High (18-4-0) via Submission (Reverse Triangle Armbar) in 1:11 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Brown 266, Erick Silva 84
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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Middleweight (185)
[#18] Costas Philippou (12-4-0, +185) vs. [#25] Lorenz Larkin (14-2-0, -226)
Last 3 Fights: Costas Philippou (1-2-0)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#6MW] Luke Rockhold (12-2-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 2:31 of round 1
2013-09-21: L vs. [#12MW] Francis Carmont (22-8-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#17MW] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Lorenz Larkin (1-2-0)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#23MW] Brad Tavares (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#33MW] Chris Camozzi (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#12MW] Francis Carmont (22-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Costas Philippou 115, Lorenz Larkin 115
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)
[#76] Daron Cruickshank (14-4-0, +258) vs. [#105] Erik Koch (14-3-0, -329)
Last 3 Fights: Daron Cruickshank (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#258LW] Mike Rio (9-4-0) via TKO (Wheel Kick and Punches) in 4:56 of round 2
2013-11-09: L vs. [#55LW] Adriano Martins (25-7-0) via Submission (Straight Armbar) in 2:49 of round 2
2013-07-27: W vs. [#57LW] Yves Edwards (42-20-1) via SD (27-30, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Erik Koch (1-2-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#274LW] Rafaello Oliveira (16-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:24 of round 1
2013-08-31: L vs. [#8FW] Dustin Poirier (16-3-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2013-01-26: L vs. [#10FW] Ricardo Lamas (13-3-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:32 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daron Cruickshank 105, Erik Koch 77
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] Tim Means (20-5-1, -281) vs. [#97] Neil Magny (9-3-0, +225)
Last 3 Fights: Tim Means (2-1-0)
2014-01-31: W vs. [#229WW] Artenas Young (10-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2013-09-13: W vs. [*] Pete Spratt (25-23-0) via KO (Elbows) in 2:24 of round 1
2013-07-27: L vs. [#35LW] Danny Castillo (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Neil Magny (1-2-0)
2014-02-01: W vs. [#296WW] Gasan Umalatov (14-3-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-11-06: L vs. [#75WW] Seth Baczynski (19-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-03: L vs. [#83WW] Sergio Moraes (8-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:13 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Means 99, Neil Magny 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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Heavyweight (265)
[#34] Soa Palelei (20-3-0, -223) vs. [#101] Ruan Potts (8-1-0, +182)
Last 3 Fights: Soa Palelei (3-0-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [*] Pat Barry (8-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:09 of round 1
2013-08-31: W vs. [#117LHW] Nikita Krylov (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:34 of round 3
2012-12-07: W vs. [#171HW+] Sean McCorkle (17-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:45 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ruan Potts (3-0-0)
2013-12-12: W vs. [#207HW+] Andrew van Zyl (8-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:44 of round 1
2013-10-10: W vs. [#531HW+] Ricky Misholas (3-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 0:00 of round 1
2013-07-25: W vs. [NA] Mahmoud Hassan (1-3-0) via Submission (Ankle Lock) in 0:37 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Soa Palelei 154, Ruan Potts 149
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)
[#11] Louis Smolka (7-0-0, -127) vs. [#12] Chris Cariaso (16-6-0, +103)
Last 3 Fights: Louis Smolka (3-0-0)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#13FLY] Alptekin Ozkilic (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#177FLY] Ale Cali (5-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:52 of round 2
2013-09-14: W vs. [#456BW] Jessie Rafols (8-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:59 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Chris Cariaso (2-1-0)
2014-02-01: W vs. [#95FLY] Danny Martinez (17-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-09: W vs. [#89FLY] Iliarde Santos (27-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:31 of round 2
2013-05-18: L vs. [#7FLY] Jussier da Silva (16-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Louis Smolka 115, Chris Cariaso 98
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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Middleweight (185)
[#43] Ed Herman (21-10-0) vs. [#46] Rafael Natal (17-5-1)
Last 3 Fights: Ed Herman (1-2-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#15MW] Thales Leites (23-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#99MW] Trevor Smith (11-5-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
2013-01-12: L vs. [#5MW] Ronaldo Souza (20-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:10 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Rafael Natal (2-1-0)
2013-11-06: L vs. [#7MW] Tim Kennedy (18-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-09-04: W vs. [#88MW] Tor Troeng (16-5-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#174LW] Joao Zeferino (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ed Herman 175, Rafael Natal 185
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)
[#21BW] Kyoji Horiguchi (12-1-0) vs. [#44] Darrell Montague (13-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Kyoji Horiguchi (3-0-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#104BW] Dustin Pague (11-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
2013-06-22: W vs. [#63BW] Shintaro Ishiwatari (17-5-4) via TKO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 5
2013-03-16: W vs. [#47FLY] Hiromasa Ogikubo (11-3-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:35 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Darrell Montague (2-1-0)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#4FLY] John Dodson (15-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:13 of round 1
2013-05-18: W vs. [#224FLY] Jesse Miramontes (14-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:22 of round 1
2012-12-24: W vs. [#98FLY] Mamoru Yamaguchi (26-9-4) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kyoji Horiguchi 203, Darrell Montague 203
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)
[#105] Zak Cummings (16-3-0) vs. [#106] Yan Cabral (11-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Zak Cummings (3-0-0)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#147WW] Ben Alloway (13-5-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:19 of round 1
2012-03-24: W vs. [*] Brandon Newsome (8-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1
2012-02-11: W vs. [#194LHW] Lamont Stafford (6-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:46 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Yan Cabral (3-0-0)
2013-10-09: W vs. [#114MW] David Mitchell (14-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-09-24: W vs. [*] Kazushi Sakuraba (26-16-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:42 of round 2
2010-04-10: W vs. [NA] Djordje Beric (3-7-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:30 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Zak Cummings 255, Yan Cabral 213
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)
[#9] Eddie Wineland (21-9-1) vs. [*] Johnny Eduardo (26-9-0)
Eddie Wineland is the All-Time #9 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Eddie Wineland (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#52BW] Yves Jabouin (19-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 2
2013-09-21: L vs. [#1BW/#6DD/#5P4P] Renan Barao (32-1-0) via TKO (Spinning Back Kick and Punches) in 0:35 of round 2
2012-12-29: W vs. [#5FLY] Brad Pickett (24-8-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Johnny Eduardo (2-1-0)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#193BW] Jeff Curran (35-16-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#5BW] Raphael Assuncao (22-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-04-01: W vs. [NA] Jose Wilson (1-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:57 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eddie Wineland 105, Johnny Eduardo 725
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)
[#12] Nik Lentz (24-6-2) vs. [#17] Manny Gamburyan (13-7-0)
Last 3 Fights: Nik Lentz (2-1-0)
2013-12-14: L vs. [#2FW/#10P4P] Chad Mendes (16-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#38FW] Hacran Dias (21-2-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#41FW] Diego Nunes (18-6-0) via UD (30-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Last 3 Fights: Manny Gamburyan (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-12-28: NC vs. [#13FW] Dennis Siver (21-9-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#28FW] Cole Miller (21-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#104FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-14-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nik Lentz 147, Manny Gamburyan 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Nik Lentz leads 3-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#142] Justin Salas (11-5-0) vs. [#374WW] Ben Wall (7-1-1)
Last 3 Fights: Justin Salas (1-2-0)
2013-11-09: L vs. [#44LW] Thiago Tavares (18-5-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-07-27: W vs. [*] Aaron Riley (30-14-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-06-08: L vs. [#52WW] Tim Means (20-5-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:06 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ben Wall (2-1-0)
2013-12-07: L vs. [#85WW] Alex Garcia (12-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:43 of round 1
2013-03-23: W vs. [#463LW] Jai Bradney (15-9-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-29)
2012-02-24: W vs. [#59FW] Rob Lisita (14-5-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Justin Salas 182, Ben Wall 154
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] Albert Tumenov (12-2-0) vs. [#113] Anthony Lapsley (23-6-0)
Last 3 Fights: Albert Tumenov (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: L vs. [#70WW] Ildemar Alcantara (20-6-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#95WW] Yasubey Enomoto (12-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:52 of round 1
2013-06-20: W vs. [#1577WW] Roman Mironenko (5-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:43 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Lapsley (2-1-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#34WW] Jason High (18-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-24: W vs. [#463MW] John Troyer (14-11-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:24 of round 1
2013-01-19: W vs. [#148MW] Gerald Meerschaert (19-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:51 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Albert Tumenov 84, Anthony Lapsley 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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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: Matt Brown
Highest Stored DD Rating: Matt Brown
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Matt Brown vs. Erick Silva
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Matt Brown vs. Erick Silva
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Run Date: 2014-5-5