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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos (07-06-2019)

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#4DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (24-1-0, -669) vs. [#6] Thiago Santos (21-6-0, +466)
Jon Jones is the All-Time #1 ranked Light Heavyweight and #2 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jon Jones (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2019-03-02: W vs. [#2LHW] Anthony Smith (32-14-0) via UD (48-44, 48-44, 48-44)
2018-12-29: W vs. [*] Alexander Gustafsson (18-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:02 of round 3
2017-07-29: NC vs. [#1HW+/#2DD/#2P4P] Daniel Cormier (22-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (3-0-0)
2019-02-23: W vs. [#13LHW] Jan Blachowicz (23-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 3
2018-12-08: W vs. [#28LHW] Jimi Manuwa (17-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 2
2018-09-22: W vs. [#38LHW] Eryk Anders (12-4-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 5:00 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Jon Jones – Win%: 83.11
Elo Favorite (Standard): Jon Jones (2406.65) [+357.14] – Win%: 83.64
Elo Favorite (Modified): Jon Jones (2407.56) [+355.16] – Win%: 82.56
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jon Jones 126, Thiago Santos 133
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 Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Amanda Nunes (17-4-0, -353) vs. [#3/#10DD] Holly Holm (12-4-0, +278)
Amanda Nunes is the All-Time #3 ranked Women’s fighter.
Holly Holm is the All-Time #18 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Nunes (3-0-0)
2018-12-29: W vs. [#1FW/#4DD/#4P4P] Cristiane Justino (20-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:51 of round 1
2018-05-12: W vs. [#5BW] Raquel Pennington (9-7-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:36 of round 5
2017-09-09: W vs. [#1FLY/#2DD/#3P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (17-3-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (2-1-0)
2018-06-09: W vs. [#5FW] Megan Anderson (9-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-12-30: L vs. [#1FW/#4DD/#4P4P] Cristiane Justino (20-2-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#18BW] Bethe Correia (10-4-1) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:09 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Amanda Nunes – Win%: 74.65
Elo Favorite (Standard): Amanda Nunes (1984.89) [+442.75] – Win%: 88.32
Elo Favorite (Modified): Amanda Nunes (1938.10) [+373.22] – Win%: 83.67
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amanda Nunes 189, Holly Holm 392
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Amanda Nunes leads 7-2
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Welterweight (170)
[#4] Jorge Masvidal (33-13-0, +187) vs. [#12] Ben Askren (19-0-0, -232)
Jorge Masvidal is the All-Time #32 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Ben Askren is the All-Time #33 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jorge Masvidal (1-2-0)
2019-03-16: W vs. [#7WW] Darren Till (17-2-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:05 of round 2
2017-11-04: L vs. [#9WW] Stephen Thompson (14-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-05-13: L vs. [#13WW] Demian Maia (27-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Ben Askren (3-0-0)
2019-03-02: W vs. [#17WW] Robbie Lawler (28-13-0) via Technical Submission (Bulldog Choke) in 3:20 of round 1
2017-11-24: W vs. [#111WW] Shinya Aoki (43-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:57 of round 1
2017-09-02: W vs. [#37MW] Zebaztian Kadestam (12-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 2

Odds Favorite (Implied): Ben Askren – Win%: 66.73
Elo Favorite (Standard): Ben Askren (2200.38) [+173.66] – Win%: 68.86
Elo Favorite (Modified): Ben Askren (2158.83) [+100.22] – Win%: 60.79
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jorge Masvidal 112, Ben Askren 126
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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UFC 239 Preview

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Oleg

It’s been almost a year since I’ve done a UFC event preview blog. We are now halfway through 2019 – which will be remembered in MMA history as the start of the UFC & ESPN partnership – and quickly coming up on what is shaping up to be the biggest card of the year so far, assuming all the fighters make it to the opening bell without suffering injuries, failing USADA tests, or any other mishaps.

As UFC 239 approaches, the odds for the two champions on the card, Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes, are getting longer. Jones opened as roughly a -900 favorite against the aging Thiago Santos, but is now closer to -650. Nunes’ dip is less pronounced, going from about -375 to -330 in her bout with dangerous striker Holly Holm. Once fight night rolls round and you want to know a trusted source based on first-hand experiences for UFC betting, look no further than my top sportsbooks lists of sites which are given ratings from users and editors.

The appetizer to the main events, Ben Askren, has seen his odds improve. Initially a -215 favorite against Jorge Masvidal, Askren’s been bet up to -350. Bettors likely see Masvidal, who was taken down four times by Demian Maia, having a huge problem staying off the mat against Askren’s Olympic-level wrestling.

With all that in mind, here is a brief preview of the UFC 239 main card:

(C) [#1 LHW] Jon Jones vs [#6 LHW] Thiago Santos for the UFC Light Heavyweight title

While Jon ‘Bones’ Jones is unarguably one of, if not the greatest fighter in the history of the sport, he is just as unarguably one of the most controversial. Whatever trouble Jones manages to get himself into seems to always roll off him like water off a duck’s back – whether it be PED failures, lawsuits or running afoul of the law, he comes out of every scandal virtually unscathed – only to soon become entangled again in a new set of shenanigans. While his troubles have not been an overall significant detriment to his career, they forced him to take an occasional break from action. Because of this Jones has only fought once a year dating back to 2014. This trend has now been turned around, as he will be defending his title for the second time this year and taking his third fight overall in seven months since regaining the title in a rematch with Alexander Gustaffson at the end of 2018.

Jon’s slated opponent Thiago “Marreta” Santos, much like his previous opponent Anthony Smith, started out his UFC career as a middleweight and had a somewhat spotty record prior to moving up to 205 lbs and winning three in a row before getting a shot at Jones. There, the similarities end. While Anthony Smith is a well rounded fighter who is equally adept at taking his opponents out with strikes as he is at making them tap out, the Brazilian Hammer Santos focuses almost exclusively on destroying his opposition with a wide array of strikes thrown with the most damaging intentions. And while Smith was very passive and almost timid in his fight with Jones, which allowed Jon to effectively neutralize Anthony and cruise to a one-sided decision, I don’t feel that Santos will change his ultra-aggressive style for anyone. Unfortunately for Thiago, his aggression may very well play right into Jon’s hand. Marreta’s path to victory is clear: throw everything including the kitchen sink at Bones in hopes of dealing concussive damage. The longer this fight goes on, the less likely are the odds that Santos lands a knockout strike. And I just can’t pick someone whose best chance is a striker’s chance, to beat Jon Jones. Nor have I seen the type of takedown defense or ground skill from Santos that would allow him to survive until the final bell without Bones choking him out or destroying his face with brutal elbows from the top position as he’s done to many of his past opponents.

The real burning question headed into this fight is how many picograms of Turinabol will show up in Jon’s bloodstream this time around. I wonder if there are any sportsbooks taking prop bets on this action.

Prediction: Jon Jones by submission or TKO (ground and pound).

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on ESPN 3: N’Gannou vs. dos Santos (06-29-2019)

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Francis Ngannou (13-3-0, -260) vs. [#4] Junior dos Santos (21-5-0, +209)
Francis Ngannou is the All-Time #29 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #5 ranked Heavyweight and #27 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Francis Ngannou (2-1-0)
2019-02-17: W vs. [#10HW+] Cain Velasquez (14-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 1
2018-11-24: W vs. [#8HW+] Curtis Blaydes (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
2018-07-07: L vs. [#6HW+] Derrick Lewis (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (3-0-0)
2019-03-09: W vs. [#6HW+] Derrick Lewis (21-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:58 of round 2
2018-12-01: W vs. [#26HW+] Tai Tuivasa (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 2
2018-07-14: W vs. [#14HW+] Blagoy Ivanov (18-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Francis Ngannou – Win%: 69.05
Elo Favorite (Standard): Junior dos Santos (2119.78) [+73.54] – Win%: 58.32
Elo Favorite (Modified): Junior dos Santos (2127.20) [+90.78] – Win%: 59.81
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Ngannou 132, Junior dos Santos 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Junior dos Santos leads 3-2
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Flyweight (125)
[#1] Jussier Formiga (23-5-0, +152) vs. [#2] Joseph Benavidez (27-5-0, -182)
Jussier Formiga is the All-Time #7 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Joseph Benavidez is the All-Time #6 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jussier Formiga (3-0-0)
2019-03-23: W vs. [#5FLY] Deiveson Figueiredo (15-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-10-06: W vs. [#57BW] Sergio Pettis (17-5-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#121BW] Ben Nguyen (16-9-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:43 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Joseph Benavidez (2-1-0)
2019-01-19: W vs. [#4FLY] Dustin Ortiz (19-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-11-30: W vs. [#44BW] Alex Perez (22-5-0) via TKO (Strikes) in 4:19 of round 1
2018-06-09: L vs. [#57BW] Sergio Pettis (17-5-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Joseph Benavidez – Win%: 61.92
Elo Favorite (Standard): Joseph Benavidez (1983.70) [+9.59] – Win%: 51.10
Elo Favorite (Modified): Joseph Benavidez (1978.27) [+22.41] – Win%: 52.45
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jussier Formiga 98, Joseph Benavidez 161
Previous Match-up Record: Joseph Benavidez leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joseph Benavidez leads 6-4
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Welterweight (170)
[#16] Demian Maia (26-9-0, -198) vs. [#22] Anthony Rocco Martin (16-4-0, +164)
Demian Maia is the All-Time #16 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (1-2-0)
2019-02-02: W vs. [#64WW] Lyman Good (20-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 1
2018-05-19: L vs. [#1WW/#6DD/#5P4P] Kamaru Usman (15-1-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2017-10-28: L vs. [#3WW] Colby Covington (14-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-27)

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Rocco Martin (3-0-0)
2019-03-09: W vs. [#62WW] Sergio Moraes (14-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2018-12-01: W vs. [#78WW] Jake Matthews (14-4-0) via Technical Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 1:19 of round 3
2018-10-06: W vs. [#49WW] Ryan LaFlare (14-3-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:59 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Demian Maia – Win%: 63.68
Elo Favorite (Standard): Anthony Rocco Martin (1999.61) [+19.58] – Win%: 52.24
Elo Favorite (Modified): Anthony Rocco Martin (1995.08) [+34.50] – Win%: 53.77
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 147, Anthony Rocco Martin 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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Fight Matrix Program – Contender Series 2019: Week 2 (06-25-2019)

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Jason

Middleweight (178)
[#552WW] Miguel Baeza (6-0-0, 169.5lb) vs. [#553WW] Victor Reyna (10-4-0, 178.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Miguel Baeza (3-0-0)
2018-12-15: W vs. [#1908WW] Matthew Colquhoun (4-3-0) via KO in 3:31 of round 1
2017-09-01: W vs. [#957WW] Leo Valdivia (5-4-0) via SD ()
2017-04-07: W vs. [NA] Augustus DAngelo (2-2-0) via TKO in 1:14 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Victor Reyna (2-1-0)
2018-07-21: L vs. [#185MW] Hayward Charles (17-13-0) via TKO in 0:21 of round 1
2017-12-01: W vs. [#445WW] Daniel Rodriguez (8-2-0) via SD ()
2017-04-20: W vs. [#709BW] Andrew Perez (9-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 1

Elo Favorite (Standard): Miguel Baeza (1366.01) [+57.75] – Win%: 56.56
Elo Favorite (Modified): Miguel Baeza (1381.30) [+75.16] – Win%: 58.15
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Miguel Baeza 192, Victor Reyna 339
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#170] Alton Cunningham (7-1-0, 205.5lb) vs. [#250] Tony Johnson (7-2-0, 203.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Alton Cunningham (2-1-0)
2018-12-07: W vs. [#320LHW] Erick Murray (5-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 2
2018-10-27: W vs. [#621MW] B.J. Lacy (17-26-3) via TKO in 0:53 of round 1
2018-07-10: L vs. [#154MW] Bevon Lewis (6-2-0) via TKO (Knees) in 3:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tony Johnson (3-0-0)
2018-10-27: W vs. [#456LHW] Jaquis Williams (7-10-0) via MD ()
2017-09-23: W vs. [NA] Mike Ortega (2-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:49 of round 2
2013-02-02: W vs. [#942WW] Justin Baesman (18-21-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)

Elo Favorite (Standard): Alton Cunningham (1347.65) [+69.38] – Win%: 57.86
Elo Favorite (Modified): Alton Cunningham (1445.63) [+207.72] – Win%: 71.29
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alton Cunningham 200, Tony Johnson 241
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 (146)
[#125] Justin Gonzales (9-0-0, 146.0lb) vs. [#471WW] Zach Zane (12-7-0, 146.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Justin Gonzales (3-0-0)
2019-04-27: W vs. [#1380FW] Bruno Ferreira (8-2-0) via TKO in of round 1
2018-12-01: W vs. [#332FW] Drew Brokenshire (18-9-0) via DEC ()
2018-05-19: W vs. [NA] Andy Brossett (2-6-0) via TKO in 3:58 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Zach Zane (3-0-0)
2019-03-22: W vs. [#1707WW] Kealii Kanekoa (2-1-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:23 of round 1
2019-02-13: W vs. [NA] Kris Berberich (2-5-0) via SUB in 2:32 of round 1
2018-08-04: W vs. [#1813LW] Cesar Gonzalez (2-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:02 of round 1

Elo Favorite (Standard): Justin Gonzales (1599.04) [+202.55] – Win%: 71.61
Elo Favorite (Modified): Justin Gonzales (1648.20) [+236.34] – Win%: 73.78
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Justin Gonzales 59, Zach Zane 95
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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on ESPN+ 12: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie (06-22-2019)

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Jason

Featherweight (146)
[#9] Renato Carneiro (13-2-1, 146.0lb, -205) vs. [#63] Chan Sung Jung (14-5-0, 146.0lb, +168)

Last 3 Fights: Renato Carneiro (2-1-0)
2019-02-02: L vs. [#4FW] Jose Aldo (28-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:44 of round 2
2018-08-04: W vs. [#30FW] Cub Swanson (25-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:15 of round 1
2018-04-07: W vs. [#10FW] Calvin Kattar (20-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (1-2-0)
2018-11-10: L vs. [#26FW] Yair Rodriguez (11-2-0) via KO (Elbow) in 4:59 of round 5
2017-02-04: W vs. [#98LW] Dennis Bermudez (17-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:49 of round 1
2013-08-03: L vs. [#4FW] Jose Aldo (28-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:00 of round 4

Odds Favorite (Implied): Renato Carneiro – Win%: 64.30
Elo Favorite (Standard): Renato Carneiro (1915.42) [+203.66] – Win%: 71.72
Elo Favorite (Modified): Renato Carneiro (1867.95) [+158.87] – Win%: 66.72
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renato Carneiro 140, Chan Sung Jung 224
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)
[#70] Bryan Barberena (14-6-0, 170.5lb, -276) vs. [#153] Randy Brown (10-3-0, 170.0lb, +221)

Last 3 Fights: Bryan Barberena (1-2-0)
2019-02-17: L vs. [#25WW] Vicente Luque (16-6-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:54 of round 3
2018-08-25: W vs. [*] Jake Ellenberger (31-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:26 of round 1
2017-09-02: L vs. [#13WW] Leon Edwards (17-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Randy Brown (1-2-0)
2018-07-14: L vs. [#46WW] Niko Price (13-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:09 of round 2
2017-11-04: W vs. [#188WW] Mickey Gall (5-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
2017-02-11: L vs. [#33WW] Belal Muhammad (15-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Bryan Barberena – Win%: 70.20
Elo Favorite (Standard): Bryan Barberena (1637.58) [+144.40] – Win%: 65.92
Elo Favorite (Modified): Bryan Barberena (1653.51) [+122.41] – Win%: 63.08
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bryan Barberena 125, Randy Brown 343
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)
[#46] Andre Ewell (14-5-0, 135.0lb, -109) vs. [#216FW] Anderson dos Santos (20-7-0, 135.5lb, -113)

Last 3 Fights: Andre Ewell (2-1-0)
2018-12-29: L vs. [#20BW] Nathaniel Wood (16-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:12 of round 3
2018-09-22: W vs. [#87BW] Renan Barao (34-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2018-06-15: W vs. [#300BW] Dinis Paiva (11-7-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 0:36 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Anderson dos Santos (2-1-0)
2018-11-17: L vs. [#108FW] Nad Narimani (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2018-11-03: W vs. [#478BW] Aleandro Caetano (17-5-1) via UD ()
2018-07-21: W vs. [#243BW] Wanderley da Silva Ferrei (9-3-0) via TKO in 4:10 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Anderson dos Santos – Win%: 50.42
Elo Favorite (Standard): Andre Ewell (1528.40) [+45.47] – Win%: 55.18
Elo Favorite (Modified): Andre Ewell (1506.43) [+1.68] – Win%: 50.18
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andre Ewell 175, Anderson dos Santos 217
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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Fight Matrix Program – Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie (06-14-2019)

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#10] Rory MacDonald (20-5-1, -170) vs. [#99] Neiman Gracie (9-0-0, +146)
Rory MacDonald is the All-Time #11 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rory MacDonald (1-1-1)
2019-04-27: D vs. [#14WW] Jon Fitch (32-7-2) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5
2018-09-29: L vs. [#3MW] Gegard Mousasi (45-6-2) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:23 of round 2
2018-01-20: W vs. [#11WW] Douglas Lima (31-7-0) via UD (49-45, 48-47, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Neiman Gracie (3-0-0)
2018-12-15: W vs. [#184WW] Ed Ruth (6-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:17 of round 4
2018-04-28: W vs. [#155MW] Javier Torres (11-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:18 of round 2
2017-10-20: W vs. [#242WW] Zak Bucia (18-11-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:27 of round 2

Odds Favorite (Implied): Rory MacDonald – Win%: 60.76
Elo Favorite (Standard): Rory MacDonald (2070.02) [+397.79] – Win%: 86.02
Elo Favorite (Modified): Rory MacDonald (2050.10) [+348.65] – Win%: 82.14
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rory MacDonald 48, Neiman Gracie 181
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)
[#12MW] Lyoto Machida (25-8-0, -336) vs. [#32] Chael Sonnen (30-16-1, +269)
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight and #17 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chael Sonnen is the All-Time #45 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (3-0-0)
2018-12-15: W vs. [#22MW] Rafael Carvalho (15-3-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2018-05-12: W vs. [*] Vitor Belfort (26-14-0) via KO (Front Kick) in 1:00 of round 2
2018-02-03: W vs. [#56LHW] Eryk Anders (11-4-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Chael Sonnen (2-1-0)
2018-10-13: L vs. [#21HW+] Fedor Emelianenko (38-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:46 of round 1
2018-01-20: W vs. [#42HW+] Quinton Jackson (38-13-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-06-24: W vs. [#168HW+] Wanderlei Silva (35-14-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Lyoto Machida – Win%: 73.98
Elo Favorite (Standard): Lyoto Machida (2009.01) [+178.31] – Win%: 69.31
Elo Favorite (Modified): Lyoto Machida (1916.22) [+71.96] – Win%: 57.81
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lyoto Machida 181, Chael Sonnen 244
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Lyoto Machida leads 3-2
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Welterweight (175)
[#1102] Max Humphrey (3-2-0, +534) vs. [#1733] Dillon Danis (1-0-0, -754)

Last 3 Fights: Max Humphrey (1-2-0)
2018-07-28: L vs. [#800WW] Anthony Goldfield (3-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:16 of round 1
2018-01-20: W vs. [*] David Nieto-Clark (2-1-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:46 of round 1
2017-09-30: L vs. [#982WW] Zach Long (2-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:19 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Dillon Danis (1-0-0)
2018-04-28: W vs. [NA] Kyle Walker (2-4-0) via Submission (Toe Hold) in 1:38 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Dillon Danis – Win%: 84.84
Elo Favorite (Standard): Dillon Danis (1071.34) [+31.19] – Win%: 53.56
Elo Favorite (Modified): Dillon Danis (1143.86) [+96.64] – Win%: 60.42
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Humphrey 321, Dillon Danis 412
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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes (06-08-2019)

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Jason

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1FLY/#1DD/#3P4P] Henry Cejudo (14-2-0, +102) vs. [#1] Marlon Moraes (22-5-1, -127)
Marlon Moraes is the All-Time #8 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Henry Cejudo (3-0-0)
2019-01-19: W vs. [*] T.J. Dillashaw (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:32 of round 1
2018-08-04: W vs. [#9BW/#4P4P] Demetrious Johnson (28-3-1) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#53BW] Sergio Pettis (17-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Moraes (3-0-0)
2019-02-02: W vs. [#8BW] Raphael Assuncao (27-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:17 of round 1
2018-06-01: W vs. [#11BW] Jimmie Rivera (22-3-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:33 of round 1
2017-12-09: W vs. [#3BW] Aljamain Sterling (17-3-0) via KO (Knee) in 1:07 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Marlon Moraes – Win%: 53.05
Elo Favorite (Standard): Marlon Moraes (2162.39) [+0.90] – Win%: 50.10
Elo Favorite (Modified): Marlon Moraes (2120.83) [+26.82] – Win%: 52.93
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Henry Cejudo 140, Marlon Moraes 126
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 Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (16-3-0, -1423) vs. [#3] Jessica Eye (14-6-0, +783)
Valentina Shevchenko is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.
Jessica Eye is the All-Time #42 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Valentina Shevchenko (2-1-0)
2018-12-08: W vs. [#3SW/#8DD/#10P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (15-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2018-02-03: W vs. [#69FLY] Priscila Cachoeira (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:25 of round 2
2017-09-09: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#1P4P] Amanda Nunes (17-4-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Eye (3-0-0)
2018-12-08: W vs. [#4FLY] Katlyn Chookagian (11-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2018-06-23: W vs. [#44FLY] Jessica-Rose Clark (9-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2018-01-14: W vs. [#76FLY] Kalindra Faria (18-8-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Valentina Shevchenko – Win%: 89.18
Elo Favorite (Standard): Valentina Shevchenko (1764.78) [+173.06] – Win%: 68.80
Elo Favorite (Modified): Valentina Shevchenko (1782.65) [+228.21] – Win%: 73.09
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Valentina Shevchenko 182, Jessica Eye 182
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Valentina Shevchenko leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#3/#9DD/#10P4P] Tony Ferguson (24-3-0, -169) vs. [#4] Donald Cerrone (36-11-0, +141)
Tony Ferguson is the All-Time #11 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Donald Cerrone is the All-Time #16 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (3-0-0)
2018-10-06: W vs. [#6WW] Anthony Pettis (22-8-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2017-10-07: W vs. [#34WW] Kevin Lee (17-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:02 of round 3
2016-11-05: W vs. [#5WW] Rafael dos Anjos (29-11-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (3-0-0)
2019-05-04: W vs. [#8LW] Al Iaquinta (15-5-1) via UD (49-45, 49-45, 49-46)
2019-01-19: W vs. [#15LW] Alexander Hernandez (10-2-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:42 of round 2
2018-11-10: W vs. [#21WW] Mike Perry (13-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:46 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Tony Ferguson – Win%: 60.22
Elo Favorite (Standard): Tony Ferguson (2281.71) [+184.22] – Win%: 69.88
Elo Favorite (Modified): Tony Ferguson (2221.18) [+167.47] – Win%: 67.55
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 245, Donald Cerrone 35
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tony Ferguson leads 4-2
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on ESPN+ 11: Gustafsson vs. Smith (06-01-2019)

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#4] Alexander Gustafsson (18-5-0, -307) vs. [#5] Anthony Smith (31-14-0, +245)
Alexander Gustafsson is the All-Time #20 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Gustafsson (2-1-0)
2018-12-29: L vs. [#1LHW/#7DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (24-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:02 of round 3
2017-05-28: W vs. [#8LHW] Glover Teixeira (29-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 5
2016-09-03: W vs. [#12LHW] Jan Blachowicz (23-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (2-1-0)
2019-03-02: L vs. [#1LHW/#7DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (24-1-0) via UD (48-44, 48-44, 48-44)
2018-10-27: W vs. [#10LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (15-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:26 of round 3
2018-07-22: W vs. [#23LHW] Mauricio Rua (26-11-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:29 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Alexander Gustafsson – Win%: 72.23
Elo Favorite (Standard): Alexander Gustafsson (2023.87) [+38.26] – Win%: 54.36
Elo Favorite (Modified): Alexander Gustafsson (2066.46) [+86.57] – Win%: 59.36
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Gustafsson 154, Anthony Smith 91
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Volkan Oezdemir (15-4-0, -120) vs. [#11] Ilir Latifi (14-6-0, -104)
Volkan Oezdemir is the All-Time #37 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Volkan Oezdemir (0-3-0)
2019-03-16: L vs. [#9LHW] Dominick Reyes (11-0-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2018-10-27: L vs. [#5LHW] Anthony Smith (31-14-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:26 of round 3
2018-01-20: L vs. [#1HW+/#4DD/#2P4P] Daniel Cormier (22-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ilir Latifi (2-1-0)
2018-12-29: L vs. [#6LHW] Corey Anderson (12-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-02-24: W vs. [#26LHW] Ovince St. Preux (23-13-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:48 of round 1
2017-09-09: W vs. [#50LHW] Tyson Pedro (7-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Volkan Oezdemir – Win%: 51.69
Elo Favorite (Standard): Ilir Latifi (1797.69) [+110.23] – Win%: 62.33
Elo Favorite (Modified): Ilir Latifi (1820.13) [+92.57] – Win%: 60.00
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Volkan Oezdemir 77, Ilir Latifi 154
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#21] Jimi Manuwa (17-5-0, +177) vs. [#29] Aleksandar Rakic (11-1-0, -219)
Jimi Manuwa is the All-Time #47 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jimi Manuwa (0-3-0)
2018-12-08: L vs. [#7LHW] Thiago Santos (21-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 2
2018-03-17: L vs. [#12LHW] Jan Blachowicz (23-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#10LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (15-4-0) via TKO in 0:22 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Aleksandar Rakic (3-0-0)
2018-12-08: W vs. [#76LHW] Devin Clark (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:05 of round 1
2018-07-22: W vs. [#132LHW] Justin Ledet (9-2-0) via UD (30-24, 30-24, 30-25)
2017-09-02: W vs. [#51HW+] Francimar Barroso (22-7-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Aleksandar Rakic – Win%: 65.53
Elo Favorite (Standard): Aleksandar Rakic (1717.89) [+53.64] – Win%: 56.10
Elo Favorite (Modified): Aleksandar Rakic (1708.94) [+18.23] – Win%: 51.99
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jimi Manuwa 175, Aleksandar Rakic 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 152: dos Anjos vs. Lee (05-18-2019)

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#6] Rafael dos Anjos (28-11-0, -118) vs. [#9LW] Kevin Lee (17-4-0, -105)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #28 ranked Welterweight and #32 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (1-2-0)
2018-11-30: L vs. [#1WW/#5DD/#5P4P] Kamaru Usman (15-1-0) via UD (49-45, 50-43, 48-47)
2018-06-09: L vs. [#3WW] Colby Covington (14-1-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#17WW] Robbie Lawler (28-13-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Lee (1-2-0)
2018-12-15: L vs. [#8LW] Al Iaquinta (15-5-1) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2018-04-21: W vs. [#12LW] Edson Barboza (20-7-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 2:18 of round 5
2017-10-07: L vs. [#3LW/#9DD/#10P4P] Tony Ferguson (24-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:02 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Rafael dos Anjos – Win%: 51.38
Elo Favorite (Standard): Rafael dos Anjos (2047.37) [+52.95] – Win%: 56.02
Elo Favorite (Modified): Rafael dos Anjos (2019.16) [+49.47] – Win%: 55.39
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 169, Kevin Lee 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)
[#27] Vicente Luque (15-6-1) vs. [#75] Derrick Krantz (24-10-0)

Last 3 Fights: Vicente Luque (3-0-0)
2019-02-17: W vs. [#68WW] Bryan Barberena (14-6-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:54 of round 3
2018-10-06: W vs. [#269LW] Jalin Turner (8-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:52 of round 1
2018-05-19: W vs. [#158WW] Chad Laprise (13-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Krantz (3-0-0)
2019-03-29: W vs. [#205WW] Justin Patterson (11-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:23 of round 1
2018-10-27: W vs. [#181MW] Hayward Charles (17-13-0) via TKO in 4:47 of round 2
2018-06-08: W vs. [#191WW] Kassius Holdorf (11-6-0) via SD ()

Elo Favorite (Standard): Vicente Luque (1853.26) [+175.89] – Win%: 69.08
Elo Favorite (Modified): Vicente Luque (1866.68) [+167.08] – Win%: 67.51
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vicente Luque 90, Derrick Krantz 50
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 Bantamweight (135)
[#6] Aspen Ladd (7-0-0, -297) vs. [#13] Sijara Eubanks (4-2-0, +237)

Last 3 Fights: Aspen Ladd (3-0-0)
2018-10-06: W vs. [#15BW] Tonya Evinger (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:26 of round 1
2017-10-21: W vs. [#27BW] Lina Lansberg (8-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:33 of round 2
2017-01-14: W vs. [#13BW] Sijara Eubanks (4-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Sijara Eubanks (2-1-0)
2018-11-03: W vs. [#15FLY] Roxanne Modafferi (23-15-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2018-06-01: W vs. [#33FLY] Lauren Murphy (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-01-14: L vs. [#6BW] Aspen Ladd (7-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Aspen Ladd – Win%: 71.60
Elo Favorite (Standard): Aspen Ladd (1567.55) [+3.15] – Win%: 50.36
Elo Favorite (Modified): Aspen Ladd (1618.58) [+35.80] – Win%: 53.91
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aspen Ladd 224, Sijara Eubanks 196
Previous Match-up Record: Aspen Ladd leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade (05-11-2019)

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Jason

Women Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#3DD/#2P4P] Rose Namajunas (8-3-0, +103) vs. [#2/#6DD/#3P4P] Jessica Andrade (19-6-0, -127)
Rose Namajunas is the All-Time #16 ranked Women’s fighter.
Jessica Andrade is the All-Time #29 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rose Namajunas (3-0-0)
2018-04-07: W vs. [#3SW/#8DD/#10P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (15-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#3SW/#8DD/#10P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (15-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
2017-04-15: W vs. [#8SW] Michelle Waterson (17-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:47 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Andrade (3-0-0)
2018-09-08: W vs. [#13SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (12-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:58 of round 1
2018-02-24: W vs. [#14SW] Tecia Torres (10-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-09-22: W vs. [#9SW] Claudia Gadelha (16-4-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Jessica Andrade – Win%: 53.17
Elo Favorite (Standard): Jessica Andrade (1833.54) [+0.25] – Win%: 50.03
Elo Favorite (Modified): Rose Namajunas (1825.65) [+7.32] – Win%: 50.80
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rose Namajunas 399, Jessica Andrade 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rose Namajunas leads 4-3
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Middleweight (185)
[#13] Jared Cannonier (11-4-0, -155) vs. [#15] Anderson Silva (34-9-0, +129)
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Middleweight and #4 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jared Cannonier (1-2-0)
2018-11-03: W vs. [#18MW] David Branch (22-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 2
2018-05-19: L vs. [#9LHW] Dominick Reyes (11-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:55 of round 1
2017-12-16: L vs. [#13LHW] Jan Blachowicz (23-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (1-2-0)
2019-02-09: L vs. [#4MW] Israel Adesanya (17-0-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#10MW] Derek Brunson (19-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#1HW+/#3DD/#2P4P] Daniel Cormier (22-1-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Jared Cannonier – Win%: 58.19
Elo Favorite (Standard): Anderson Silva (1901.79) [+274.90] – Win%: 77.83
Elo Favorite (Modified): Anderson Silva (1933.45) [+299.20] – Win%: 78.75
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jared Cannonier 189, Anderson Silva 91
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)
[#2/#8DD] Jose Aldo (28-4-0, -136) vs. [#5] Alexander Volkanovski (19-1-0, +111)
Jose Aldo is the All-Time #1 ranked Featherweight and #3 ranked Absolute fighter.
Alexander Volkanovski is the All-Time #44 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jose Aldo (2-1-0)
2019-02-02: W vs. [#10FW] Renato Carneiro (13-2-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:44 of round 2
2018-07-28: W vs. [#9FW] Jeremy Stephens (28-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:19 of round 1
2017-12-02: L vs. [#1FW/#2DD/#8P4P] Max Holloway (20-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Volkanovski (3-0-0)
2018-12-29: W vs. [*] Chad Mendes (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:14 of round 2
2018-07-14: W vs. [#16FW] Darren Elkins (24-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#67FW] Jeremy Kennedy (13-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:57 of round 2

Odds Favorite (Implied): Jose Aldo – Win%: 54.87
Elo Favorite (Standard): Jose Aldo (2179.17) [+84.45] – Win%: 59.53
Elo Favorite (Modified): Jose Aldo (2170.79) [+98.87] – Win%: 60.65
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jose Aldo 98, Alexander Volkanovski 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jose Aldo leads 2-1
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 151: Iaquinta vs. Cerrone (05-04-2019)

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#4] Donald Cerrone (35-11-0, +102) vs. [#6] Al Iaquinta (15-4-1, -126)
Donald Cerrone is the All-Time #17 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Al Iaquinta is the All-Time #43 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2019-01-19: W vs. [#15LW] Alexander Hernandez (10-2-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:42 of round 2
2018-11-10: W vs. [#21WW] Mike Perry (13-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:46 of round 1
2018-06-23: L vs. [#13WW] Leon Edwards (17-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Al Iaquinta (2-1-0)
2018-12-15: W vs. [#7LW] Kevin Lee (17-4-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2018-04-07: L vs. [#2LW/#6DD/#9P4P] Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0-0) via UD (50-44, 50-43, 50-43)
2017-04-22: W vs. [#54WW] Diego Sanchez (29-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Al Iaquinta – Win%: 52.96
Elo Favorite (Standard): Al Iaquinta (2106.46) [+121.90] – Win%: 63.57
Elo Favorite (Modified): Al Iaquinta (2034.11) [+73.35] – Win%: 57.96
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 105, Al Iaquinta 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Al Iaquinta leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#13] Derek Brunson (18-7-0, -112) vs. [#18] Elias Theodorou (16-2-0, -112)
Derek Brunson is the All-Time #48 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (1-2-0)
2018-11-03: L vs. [#4MW] Israel Adesanya (17-0-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:51 of round 1
2018-01-27: L vs. [#7MW] Ronaldo Souza (26-7-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:50 of round 1
2017-10-28: W vs. [#11MW] Lyoto Machida (25-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Elias Theodorou (3-0-0)
2018-12-08: W vs. [#59LHW] Eryk Anders (11-4-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2018-05-27: W vs. [#55MW] Trevor Smith (15-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-11-18: W vs. [*] Daniel Kelly (13-4-0) via UD (30-28, 30-27, 30-26)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Derek Brunson – Win%: 50.00
Elo Favorite (Standard): Elias Theodorou (1916.76) [+98.11] – Win%: 61.02
Elo Favorite (Modified): Elias Theodorou (1869.13) [+40.07] – Win%: 54.37
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Brunson 182, Elias Theodorou 147
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 (145)
[#24] Cub Swanson (25-10-0, +142) vs. [#39] Shane Burgos (11-1-0, -171)
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #15 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (0-3-0)
2018-08-04: L vs. [#10FW] Renato Carneiro (13-2-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:15 of round 1
2018-04-21: L vs. [#4FW] Frankie Edgar (23-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-12-09: L vs. [#3FW] Brian Ortega (14-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Shane Burgos (2-1-0)
2018-11-03: W vs. [#183LW] Kurt Holobaugh (17-6-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:11 of round 1
2018-01-20: L vs. [#29FW] Calvin Kattar (19-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:32 of round 3
2017-07-22: W vs. [#241LW] Godofredo Castro (14-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Shane Burgos – Win%: 60.42
Elo Favorite (Standard): Cub Swanson (1781.75) [+60.54] – Win%: 56.87
Elo Favorite (Modified): Cub Swanson (1753.86) [+35.76] – Win%: 53.91
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cub Swanson 273, Shane Burgos 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 150: Jacare vs. Hermansson (04-27-2018)

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#5] Ronaldo Souza (26-6-0, -190) vs. [#11] Jack Hermansson (19-4-0, +158)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #8 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (2-1-0)
2018-11-03: W vs. [#8MW] Chris Weidman (14-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:46 of round 3
2018-05-12: L vs. [#6MW] Kelvin Gastelum (15-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-01-27: W vs. [#12MW] Derek Brunson (18-7-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:50 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jack Hermansson (3-0-0)
2019-03-30: W vs. [#19MW] David Branch (22-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:49 of round 1
2018-12-15: W vs. [#46MW] Gerald Meerschaert (28-11-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:25 of round 1
2018-05-12: W vs. [*] Thales Leites (28-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:10 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Ronaldo Souza – Win%: 62.83
Elo Favorite (Standard): Ronaldo Souza (2117.41) [+136.14] – Win%: 65.07
Elo Favorite (Modified): Ronaldo Souza (2171.74) [+190.72] – Win%: 69.74
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 175, Jack Hermansson 28
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)
[#213] Greg Hardy (3-1-0, -271) vs. [#238] Dmitry Smoliakov (9-2-0, +220)

Last 3 Fights: Greg Hardy (2-1-0)
2019-01-19: L vs. [#128HW+] Allen Crowder (10-3-0) via DQ (Illegal Knee to Grounded Fighter) in 2:28 of round 2
2018-09-29: W vs. [NA] Ray Jones (0-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2018-08-07: W vs. [#373HW+] Tebaris Gordon (3-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Dmitry Smoliakov (1-2-0)
2019-01-25: W vs. [#324HW+] Evgeniy Bova (7-9-1) via SUB in of round 1
2017-01-15: L vs. [#193HW+] Cyril Asker (9-4-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:41 of round 1
2016-07-23: L vs. [#147HW+] Luis Henrique Barbosa de (11-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:58 of round 2

Odds Favorite (Implied): Greg Hardy – Win%: 70.03
Elo Favorite (Standard): Dmitry Smoliakov (1280.55) [+78.74] – Win%: 58.90
Elo Favorite (Modified): Greg Hardy (1470.17) [+145.40] – Win%: 65.40
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Greg Hardy 98, Dmitry Smoliakov 92
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)
[#23] Alex Oliveira (20-6-1, -193) vs. [#30] Mike Perry (12-4-0, +161)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Oliveira (2-1-0)
2018-12-08: L vs. [#19WW] Gunnar Nelson (17-4-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:17 of round 2
2018-09-22: W vs. [#153WW] Carlo Pedersoli Jr. (11-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 1
2018-04-14: W vs. [#61WW] Carlos Condit (30-13-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:17 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Mike Perry (1-2-0)
2018-11-10: L vs. [#4LW] Donald Cerrone (35-11-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:46 of round 1
2018-07-07: W vs. [#11LW] Paul Felder (16-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2018-02-24: L vs. [#55WW] Max Griffin (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Alex Oliveira – Win%: 63.22
Elo Favorite (Standard): Alex Oliveira (1865.71) [+147.13] – Win%: 66.20
Elo Favorite (Modified): Alex Oliveira (1869.89) [+167.53] – Win%: 67.55
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Oliveira 140, Mike Perry 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on ESPN+ 7: Overeem vs. Oleinik (04-20-2018)

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#8] Alistair Overeem (44-17-0, -244) vs. [#10] Alexey Oleynik (59-11-1, +198)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #14 ranked Heavyweight and #44 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (1-2-0)
2018-11-24: W vs. [#38HW+] Sergei Pavlovich (12-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2018-06-09: L vs. [#7HW+] Curtis Blaydes (11-2-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:56 of round 3
2017-12-02: L vs. [#3HW+] Francis Ngannou (13-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:42 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alexey Oleynik (2-1-0)
2018-09-15: W vs. [#15HW+] Mark Hunt (13-14-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:26 of round 1
2018-05-12: W vs. [#59HW+] Junior Albini (14-5-0) via Submission (Ezekiel Choke) in 1:45 of round 1
2017-11-04: L vs. [#7HW+] Curtis Blaydes (11-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:56 of round 2

Odds Favorite (Implied): Alistair Overeem – Win%: 67.88
Elo Favorite (Standard): Alistair Overeem (1922.87) [+106.87] – Win%: 61.97
Elo Favorite (Modified): Alistair Overeem (1933.03) [+84.88] – Win%: 59.19
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 147, Alexey Oleynik 217
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 (155)
[#19] Islam Makhachev (16-1-0, -490) vs. [#104] Arman Tsarukyan (13-1-0, +373)

Last 3 Fights: Islam Makhachev (3-0-0)
2018-07-28: W vs. [#51LW] Kajan Johnson (23-13-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:43 of round 1
2018-01-20: W vs. [#69LW] Gleison Tibau (33-13-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:57 of round 1
2017-02-11: W vs. [#21LW] Nik Lentz (30-9-2) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-25)

Last 3 Fights: Arman Tsarukyan (3-0-0)
2018-08-22: W vs. [#774LW] Felipe Olivieri (15-7-0) via KO (Head kick) in 1:25 of round 3
2018-05-26: W vs. [#504LW] Junior Assuncao (16-7-0) via UD ()
2018-03-24: W vs. [#428LW] Haotian Wu (24-14-2) via TKO (Spinning Back Kick to the Body and Punches) in 0:31 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Islam Makhachev – Win%: 79.71
Elo Favorite (Standard): Islam Makhachev (1969.92) [+269.04] – Win%: 77.37
Elo Favorite (Modified): Islam Makhachev (1926.07) [+209.02] – Win%: 71.40
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Islam Makhachev 266, Arman Tsarukyan 241
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)
[#38] Sergei Pavlovich (12-1-0, -306) vs. [#182] Marcelo Golm (6-2-0, +242)

Last 3 Fights: Sergei Pavlovich (2-1-0)
2018-11-24: L vs. [#8HW+] Alistair Overeem (44-17-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2017-11-19: W vs. [#145HW+] Kirill Sidelnikov (11-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 1
2017-06-02: W vs. [#60HW+] Mikhail Mokhnatkin (11-3-2) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Marcelo Golm (1-2-0)
2018-10-27: L vs. [#96HW+] Arjan Singh Bhullar (8-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
2018-02-03: L vs. [#48HW+] Timothy Johnson (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#262HW+] Christian Colombo (8-4-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:08 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Sergei Pavlovich – Win%: 72.04
Elo Favorite (Standard): Sergei Pavlovich (1703.30) [+432.44] – Win%: 87.82
Elo Favorite (Modified): Sergei Pavlovich (1739.34) [+414.34] – Win%: 85.98
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sergei Pavlovich 147, Marcelo Golm 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on 236: Holloway vs Poirier 2 (04-13-2019)

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Jason

Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1FW/#2DD/#4P4P] Max Holloway (20-3-0, -220) vs. [#3/#10DD] Dustin Poirier (24-5-0, +177)
Max Holloway is the All-Time #27 ranked Absolute fighter.
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #18 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (3-0-0)
2018-12-08: W vs. [#3FW] Brian Ortega (14-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 4
2017-12-02: W vs. [#2FW/#8DD] Jose Aldo (28-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 3
2017-06-03: W vs. [#2FW/#8DD] Jose Aldo (28-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:13 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (3-0-0)
2018-07-28: W vs. [#27WW] Eddie Alvarez (29-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:05 of round 2
2018-04-14: W vs. [#5LW] Justin Gaethje (20-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:33 of round 4
2017-11-11: W vs. [#5WW] Anthony Pettis (22-8-0) via Submission (Body Triangle) in 2:08 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Max Holloway – Win%: 65.56
Elo Favorite (Standard): Max Holloway (2365.53) [+141.35] – Win%: 65.61
Elo Favorite (Modified): Max Holloway (2317.61) [+172.34] – Win%: 68.01
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Holloway 126, Dustin Poirier 259
Previous Match-up Record: Dustin Poirier leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Max Holloway leads 3-2
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Middleweight Championship (185)
[#4] Kelvin Gastelum (15-3-0, +142) vs. [#7] Israel Adesanya (16-0-0, -170)
Israel Adesanya is the All-Time #50 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (2-1-0)
2018-05-12: W vs. [#5MW] Ronaldo Souza (26-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-11-25: W vs. [*] Michael Bisping (30-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:30 of round 1
2017-07-22: L vs. [#8MW] Chris Weidman (14-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:45 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (3-0-0)
2019-02-09: W vs. [#15MW] Anderson Silva (34-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2018-11-03: W vs. [#12MW] Derek Brunson (18-7-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:51 of round 1
2018-07-06: W vs. [#16MW] Brad Tavares (17-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Israel Adesanya – Win%: 60.37
Elo Favorite (Standard): Kelvin Gastelum (2165.77) [+90.64] – Win%: 60.21
Elo Favorite (Modified): Kelvin Gastelum (2135.94) [+77.95] – Win%: 58.45
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kelvin Gastelum 336, Israel Adesanya 63
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)
[#47] Eryk Anders (11-3-0, -194) vs. [#79] Khalil Rountree (7-4-0, +160)

Last 3 Fights: Eryk Anders (1-2-0)
2018-12-08: L vs. [#18MW] Elias Theodorou (16-2-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2018-09-22: L vs. [#7LHW] Thiago Santos (21-6-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 5:00 of round 3
2018-08-25: W vs. [#108MW] Tim Williams (15-5-0) via KO (Soccer Kick) in 4:42 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (1-2-0)
2018-11-17: L vs. [#20LHW] Johnny Walker (17-3-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:57 of round 1
2018-07-07: W vs. [#114LHW] Gokhan Saki (1-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:36 of round 1
2017-12-30: L vs. [#33LHW] Michal Oleksiejczuk (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Odds Favorite (Implied): Eryk Anders – Win%: 63.17
Elo Favorite (Standard): Eryk Anders (1612.03) [+228.58] – Win%: 73.97
Elo Favorite (Modified): Eryk Anders (1708.15) [+271.94] – Win%: 76.68
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eryk Anders 126, Khalil Rountree 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on ESPN 2: Barboza vs Gaethje (03-30-2019)

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#9] Edson Barboza (20-6-0, -153) vs. [#11] Justin Gaethje (19-2-0, +128)
Edson Barboza is the All-Time #27 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Justin Gaethje is the All-Time #36 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (1-2-0)
2018-12-15: W vs. [#23LW] Dan Hooker (17-8-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 2:19 of round 3
2018-04-21: L vs. [#8LW] Kevin Lee (17-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 2:18 of round 5
2017-12-30: L vs. [#1LW/#7DD/#7P4P] Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0-0) via UD (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)

Last 3 Fights: Justin Gaethje (1-2-0)
2018-08-25: W vs. [#24LW] James Vick (13-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:27 of round 1
2018-04-14: L vs. [#3LW] Dustin Poirier (24-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:33 of round 4
2017-12-02: L vs. [#5LW] Eddie Alvarez (29-6-0) via KO (Knee) in 3:59 of round 3

Odds Favorite (Implied): Edson Barboza – Win%: 57.96
Elo Favorite (Standard): Justin Gaethje (2027.70) [+21.44] – Win%: 52.45
Elo Favorite (Modified): Justin Gaethje (1994.91) [+9.36] – Win%: 51.03
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 105, Justin Gaethje 217
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Justin Gaethje leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#14] David Branch (22-5-0, +100) vs. [#19] Jack Hermansson (18-4-0, -124)
David Branch is the All-Time #50 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: David Branch (1-2-0)
2018-11-03: L vs. [#10MW] Jared Cannonier (11-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 2
2018-04-21: W vs. [#7LHW] Thiago Santos (21-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2017-09-16: L vs. [#6MW] Luke Rockhold (16-4-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 4:05 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jack Hermansson (2-1-0)
2018-12-15: W vs. [#39MW] Gerald Meerschaert (28-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:25 of round 1
2018-05-12: W vs. [*] Thales Leites (28-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:10 of round 3
2017-10-28: L vs. [#7LHW] Thiago Santos (21-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1

Odds Favorite (Implied): Jack Hermansson – Win%: 52.54
Elo Favorite (Standard): David Branch (1932.02) [+47.25] – Win%: 55.38
Elo Favorite (Modified): David Branch (1910.58) [+9.07] – Win%: 50.99
Days Since Last Pro Fight: David Branch 147, Jack Hermansson 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: David Branch leads 1-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#15] Josh Emmett (13-2-0, -106) vs. [#16] Michael Johnson (19-13-0, -118)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Emmett (2-1-0)
2018-02-24: L vs. [#9FW] Jeremy Stephens (28-16-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:35 of round 2
2017-12-16: W vs. [#8FW] Ricardo Lamas (19-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:33 of round 1
2017-10-21: W vs. [*] Felipe Arantes (18-10-1) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)

Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (2-1-0)
2018-10-27: W vs. [#95FW] Artem Lobov (14-15-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2018-08-25: W vs. [#19FW] Andre Fili (19-6-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2018-01-14: L vs. [#18FW] Darren Elkins (24-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:22 of round 2

Odds Favorite (Implied): Michael Johnson – Win%: 51.26
Elo Favorite (Standard): Michael Johnson (1862.82) [+100.30] – Win%: 61.26
Elo Favorite (Modified): Michael Johnson (1792.41) [+8.33] – Win%: 50.91
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Emmett 399, Michael Johnson 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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