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FightMatrix Program – Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara (06-29-2018)

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Jason

Women Flyweight (125)
[#14] Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0-0) vs. [#41] Alejandra Lara (7-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (3-0-0)
2017-11-03: W vs. [#67FLY] Emily Ducote (6-4-0) via Verbal Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:42 of round 5
2017-04-21: W vs. [NA] Jessica Middleton (3-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:15 of round 1
2016-12-03: W vs. [#67FLY] Emily Ducote (6-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Alejandra Lara (3-0-0)
2017-12-09: W vs. [#82FLY] Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 3
2016-02-13: W vs. [#115SW] Lina Franco Rodriguez (3-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:32 of round 2
2015-09-05: W vs. [NA] Janeth Alvarado (0-1-1) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane 238, Alejandra Lara 202
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 (160)
[#46] Saad Awad (22-9-0) vs. [#401] Ryan Couture (11-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Saad Awad (3-0-0)
2018-01-26: W vs. [#136LW] J.J. Ambrose (28-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-11-03: W vs. [#442LW] Zach Freeman (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 1
2017-04-21: W vs. [#116LW] Ryan Quinn (14-7-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Couture (1-2-0)
2017-06-24: W vs. [#1052WW] Haim Gozali (8-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2016-10-21: L vs. [#54LW] Goiti Yamauchi (22-4-0) via SUB in of round 1
2016-01-29: L vs. [#6LW] Patricky Freire (19-8-0) via TKO in of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Saad Awad 154, Ryan Couture 370
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)
[#78] Juan Archuleta (19-1-0) vs. [#309] Robbie Peralta (19-8-0)

Last 3 Fights: Juan Archuleta (3-0-0)
2018-03-02: W vs. [#553FW] William Joplin (16-15-0) via UD (30-24, 30-23, 30-26)
2017-12-03: W vs. [#262FW] Mark Dickman (11-4-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 4
2017-09-02: W vs. [#1097LW] Adel Altamimi (6-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Peralta (1-2-0)
2017-09-03: W vs. [NA] Shad Smith (13-23-2) via UD ()
2017-03-31: L vs. [#112LW] Alan Omer (21-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:44 of round 3
2015-12-18: L vs. [#98FW] Sheymon Moraes (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:21 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Juan Archuleta 119, Robbie Peralta 299
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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FightMatrix Program – UFC Fight Night 132: Cerrone/Edwards (06-23-2018)

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#12] Donald Cerrone (33-10-0) vs. [#21] Leon Edwards (15-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (1-2-0)
2018-02-18: W vs. [#19WW] Yancy Medeiros (15-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:58 of round 1
2017-10-21: L vs. [#3WW] Darren Till (17-0-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:20 of round 1
2017-07-29: L vs. [#7WW] Robbie Lawler (28-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Leon Edwards (3-0-0)
2018-03-17: W vs. [#70WW] Peter Sobotta (17-6-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 3
2017-09-02: W vs. [#67WW] Bryan Barberena (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-03-18: W vs. [#27WW] Vicente Luque (13-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 125, Leon Edwards 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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#15] Ovince St. Preux (22-11-0) vs. [#33] Tyson Pedro (7-1-0)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #41 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (2-1-0)
2018-02-24: L vs. [#7LHW] Ilir Latifi (14-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:48 of round 1
2017-11-04: W vs. [#16LHW] Corey Anderson (10-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:25 of round 3
2017-09-22: W vs. [#46WW] Yushin Okami (35-11-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:50 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tyson Pedro (2-1-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#106LHW] Saparbek Safarov (8-2-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:54 of round 1
2017-09-09: L vs. [#7LHW] Ilir Latifi (14-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-03-04: W vs. [#38LHW] Paul Craig (10-2-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 4:10 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 119, Tyson Pedro 133
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 (125)
[#12] Jessica Eye (12-6-0) vs. [#21] Jessica-Rose Clark (9-4-0)
Jessica Eye is the All-Time #39 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Eye (1-2-0)
2018-01-14: W vs. [#40FLY] Kalindra Faria (18-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-09-10: L vs. [#9BW] Bethe Correia (10-3-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-05-29: L vs. [#8BW] Sara McMann (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jessica-Rose Clark (3-0-0)
2018-01-14: W vs. [#46FLY] Paige VanZant (7-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-11-18: W vs. [#70FLY] Bec Rawlings (7-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-08-18: W vs. [#59BW] Carina Damm (23-15-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Eye 160, Jessica-Rose Clark 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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FightMatrix Program – UFC 225: Whitaker/Romero 2 (06-09-2018)

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#2/#8P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0, -227) vs. [#3] Yoel Romero (13-2-0, +184)
Robert Whittaker is the All-Time #20 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Yoel Romero is the All-Time #11 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robert Whittaker (3-0-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#3MW] Yoel Romero (13-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2017-04-15: W vs. [#8MW] Ronaldo Souza (25-6-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:28 of round 2
2016-11-26: W vs. [#10MW] Derek Brunson (18-6-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:07 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Yoel Romero (2-1-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#6MW] Luke Rockhold (16-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 3
2017-07-08: L vs. [#2MW/#8P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#7MW] Chris Weidman (14-3-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:24 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robert Whittaker 336, Yoel Romero 119
Previous Match-up Record: Robert Whittaker leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 3 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight Championship (170)
[#2/#10P4P] Rafael dos Anjos (28-9-0, -127) vs. [#5] Colby Covington (13-1-0, +102)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #33 ranked Welterweight and #30 ranked Absolute fighter.
Colby Covington is the All-Time #41 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (3-0-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#7WW] Robbie Lawler (28-12-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#10WW] Neil Magny (21-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 1
2017-06-17: W vs. [#31WW] Tarec Saffiedine (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Colby Covington (3-0-0)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#11WW] Demian Maia (25-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-27)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#28WW] Dong Hyun Kim (22-4-1) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-25)
2016-12-17: W vs. [#66WW] Bryan Barberena (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 175, Colby Covington 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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Women Featherweight (145)
[#3] Holly Holm (11-4-0, -233) vs. [*] Megan Anderson (8-2-0, +191)
Holly Holm is the All-Time #16 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (1-2-0)
2017-12-30: L vs. [#1FW/#2DD/#3P4P] Cristiane Justino (20-1-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#9BW] Bethe Correia (10-3-1) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:09 of round 3
2017-02-11: L vs. [*] Germaine de Randamie (7-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Megan Anderson (3-0-0)
2017-01-14: W vs. [*] Charmaine Tweet (9-6-0) via TKO (Punches and Head Kick) in 2:05 of round 2
2016-07-29: W vs. [*] Peggy Morgan (4-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 1
2016-05-07: W vs. [#20FW] Amanda Bell (5-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 5:00 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Holly Holm 161, Megan Anderson 511
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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FightMatrix Program – UFC Fight Night 131: Rivera/Moraes (06-01-2018)

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Jason

Bantamweight (135)
[#3] Marlon Moraes (20-5-1, 135.4lb, -114) vs. [#6] Jimmie Rivera (21-1-0, 134.6lb, -109)
Marlon Moraes is the All-Time #13 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Jimmie Rivera is the All-Time #22 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Moraes (2-1-0)
2017-12-09: W vs. [#8BW] Aljamain Sterling (15-3-0) via KO (Knee) in 1:07 of round 1
2017-11-11: W vs. [#9BW] John Dodson (20-9-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 27-30)
2017-06-03: L vs. [#7BW] Raphael Assuncao (26-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jimmie Rivera (3-0-0)
2017-07-22: W vs. [#52BW] Thomas Almeida (21-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-09-10: W vs. [*] Urijah Faber (34-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-01-30: W vs. [#15BW] Iuri Alcantara (35-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marlon Moraes 174, Jimmie Rivera 314
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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Welterweight (170)
[#42] Jake Ellenberger (31-13-0, 170.4lb, -171) vs. [#81] Ben Saunders (21-9-2, 169.4lb, +143)
Jake Ellenberger is the All-Time #23 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jake Ellenberger (1-2-0)
2017-04-22: L vs. [#36WW] Mike Perry (11-3-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:05 of round 2
2016-12-03: L vs. [#9WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-13-0) via TKO in 4:05 of round 1
2016-07-30: W vs. [#23WW] Matt Brown (21-16-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:46 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ben Saunders (1-2-0)
2018-02-24: L vs. [#41WW] Alan Jouban (16-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:38 of round 2
2017-05-28: L vs. [#67WW] Peter Sobotta (17-6-1) via TKO (Punches and Knee) in 2:29 of round 2
2017-01-15: W vs. [#99WW] Court McGee (18-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Ellenberger 405, Ben Saunders 97
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] Nik Lentz (28-8-2, 155.4lb) vs. [*] Leonardo Santos (16-3-2)

Last 3 Fights: Nik Lentz (2-1-0)
2017-11-18: W vs. [#40LW] Will Brooks (18-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:05 of round 2
2017-02-11: L vs. [#33LW] Islam Makhachev (15-1-0) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-25)
2016-09-10: W vs. [#528LW] Michael McBride (8-3-0) via TKO in 4:17 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Santos (3-0-0)
2016-10-08: W vs. [#84LW] Adriano Martins (28-10-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-12-12: W vs. [#4LW] Kevin Lee (17-3-0) via TKO in 3:26 of round 1
2015-03-21: W vs. [#58WW] Tony Martin (13-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:29 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nik Lentz 195, Leonardo Santos 601
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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FightMatrix Program – UFC Fight Night 130: Thompson/Till (05-27-2018)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#3] Stephen Thompson (14-2-1) vs. [#14] Darren Till (16-0-1)
Stephen Thompson is the All-Time #16 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Stephen Thompson (1-1-1)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#8WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-13-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-03-04: L vs. [#1WW/#6DD/#5P4P] Tyron Woodley (18-3-1) via MD (48-47, 47-47, 48-47)
2016-11-12: D vs. [#1WW/#6DD/#5P4P] Tyron Woodley (18-3-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Darren Till (3-0-0)
2017-10-21: W vs. [#11WW] Donald Cerrone (33-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:20 of round 1
2017-09-02: W vs. [#125WW] Bojan Velickovic (15-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-05-28: W vs. [#154WW] Jessin Ayari (16-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stephen Thompson 204, Darren Till 218
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)
[#10] Neil Magny (20-6-0) vs. [#137] Craig White (14-7-0)
Neil Magny is the All-Time #47 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Neil Magny (2-1-0)
2017-12-30: W vs. [#35WW] Carlos Condit (30-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-09-09: L vs. [#2WW/#10P4P] Rafael dos Anjos (28-9-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 1
2016-12-30: W vs. [#26MW] Johny Hendricks (18-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Craig White (3-0-0)
2018-03-24: W vs. [#609WW] Alex Montagnani (9-3-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:42 of round 2
2017-10-14: W vs. [#267WW] Matt Inman (20-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:40 of round 1
2017-06-02: W vs. [#410WW] Hakon Foss (9-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:18 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Neil Magny 148, Craig White 64
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)
[#85] Arnold Allen (12-1-0) vs. [#125] Mads Burnell (9-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Arnold Allen (3-0-0)
2017-03-18: W vs. [#105FW] Makwan Amirkhani (13-3-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
2016-02-27: W vs. [*] Yaotzin Meza (21-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-06-20: W vs. [#109LW] Alan Omer (21-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:41 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Mads Burnell (2-1-0)
2018-01-14: W vs. [#146FW] Mike Santiago (21-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-09-02: L vs. [#33WW] Michel Prazeres (26-2-0) via Submission (North South Choke) in 1:26 of round 3
2016-11-11: W vs. [#508FW] Fernando Duarte Bagordach (23-5-0) via Submission (Japanese Necktie) in 1:21 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Arnold Allen 435, Mads Burnell 133
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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FightMatrix Program – UFC Fight Night 129: Maia/Usman (05-19-2018)

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#7] Demian Maia (25-8-0, +326) vs. [#12] Kamaru Usman (12-1-0, -410)
Demian Maia is the All-Time #15 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (1-2-0)
2017-10-28: L vs. [#4WW] Colby Covington (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-27)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#1WW/#6DD/#5P4P] Tyron Woodley (18-3-1) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#8WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-13-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Kamaru Usman (3-0-0)
2018-01-14: W vs. [#21WW] Emil Meek (9-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#46WW] Sergio Moraes (13-3-1) via KO (Punch) in 2:48 of round 1
2017-04-08: W vs. [#64WW] Sean Strickland (19-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 203, Kamaru Usman 125
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 Strawweight (115)
[#11] Tatiana Suarez (5-0-0) vs. [#16] Alexa Grasso (10-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Tatiana Suarez (3-0-0)
2017-11-11: W vs. [#23SW] Viviane Pereira (13-1-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-07-08: W vs. [#54SW] Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-4-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 3:43 of round 1
2015-08-22: W vs. [NA] Arline Coban (0-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Alexa Grasso (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#13SW] Randa Markos (8-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-02-04: L vs. [#12SW] Felice Herrig (14-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-11-05: W vs. [*] Heather Clark (7-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tatiana Suarez 189, Alexa Grasso 287
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)
[#38] Dominick Reyes (8-0-0) vs. [#53] Jared Cannonier (10-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dominick Reyes (3-0-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#72LHW] Jeremy Kimball (14-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:39 of round 1
2017-06-25: W vs. [#108LHW] Joachim Christensen (14-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 1
2017-06-02: W vs. [#249LHW] Jordan Powell (8-7-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:53 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jared Cannonier (1-2-0)
2017-12-16: L vs. [#11LHW] Jan Blachowicz (22-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-07-07: W vs. [#186LHW] Nick Roehrick (7-1-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:08 of round 3
2017-02-11: L vs. [#5LHW] Glover Teixeira (27-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dominick Reyes 168, Jared Cannonier 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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FightMatrix Program – UFC 224: Nunes/Pennington (05-12-2018)

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Jason

Women Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Amanda Nunes (15-4-0, -601) vs. [*] Raquel Pennington (9-5-0, +426)
Amanda Nunes is the All-Time #5 ranked Women’s fighter.
Raquel Pennington is the All-Time #49 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Nunes (3-0-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#6P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (15-3-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-12-30: W vs. [*] Ronda Rousey (12-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
2016-07-09: W vs. [*] Miesha Tate (18-7-0) via SUB in 3:16 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Raquel Pennington (3-0-0)
2016-11-12: W vs. [*] Miesha Tate (18-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-08-20: W vs. [#28BW] Elizabeth Phillips (7-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-04-16: W vs. [#8BW] Bethe Correia (10-3-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amanda Nunes 245, Raquel Pennington 546
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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Middleweight (185)
[#5] Kelvin Gastelum (14-3-0, +123) vs. [#9] Ronaldo Souza (25-5-0, -149)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #12 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-11-25: W vs. [#8MW] Michael Bisping (30-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:30 of round 1
2017-07-22: L vs. [#7MW] Chris Weidman (14-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:45 of round 3
2017-03-11: NC vs. [#13MW] Vitor Belfort (26-13-0)

Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (2-1-0)
2018-01-27: W vs. [#12MW] Derek Brunson (18-6-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:50 of round 1
2017-04-15: L vs. [#2MW/#8P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:28 of round 2
2017-02-11: W vs. [#20MW] Tim Boetsch (21-12-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:41 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kelvin Gastelum 168, Ronaldo Souza 105
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 Strawweight (115)
[#21] Mackenzie Dern (6-0-0, -245) vs. [#44] Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-3-0, +195)

Last 3 Fights: Mackenzie Dern (3-0-0)
2018-03-03: W vs. [#59SW] Ashley Yoder (5-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-12-08: W vs. [#42SW] Kaline Medeiros (9-6-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:45 of round 3
2017-10-13: W vs. [#176FLY] Mandy Polk (3-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:55 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Bobby Cooper (2-1-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#117SW] Angela Magana (11-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:34 of round 2
2017-03-04: L vs. [#18SW] Cynthia Calvillo (6-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:19 of round 1
2016-11-19: W vs. [*] Anna Elmose (3-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mackenzie Dern 70, Amanda Bobby Cooper 161
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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FightMatrix Program – Invicta FC 29: Kaufman/Lehner (05-04-2018)

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Jason

Women Bantamweight (135)
[#6] Sarah Kaufman (19-4-0) vs. [#9FW] Katharina Lehner (7-0-0)
Sarah Kaufman is the All-Time #9 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sarah Kaufman (2-1-0)
2018-01-13: W vs. [#37BW] Pannie Kianzad (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-03-18: W vs. [#20FLY] Jessica-Rose Clark (9-4-0) via UD ()
2015-12-19: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#6P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (15-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Katharina Lehner (3-0-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [NA] Gemma Pike (0-2-0) via UD ()
2017-08-31: W vs. [#16BW] Alexa Conners (5-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2016-12-04: W vs. [#30FW] Judith Ruis (4-3-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sarah Kaufman 111, Katharina Lehner 139
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)
[#51FLY] Bianca Daimoni (7-2-0) vs. [#37] Pannie Kianzad (8-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Bianca Daimoni (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#94BW] Ilara Joanne (6-4-0) via UD ()
2016-07-30: L vs. [#37FLY] Simone Aparecida da Silva (6-1-0) via SD ()
2016-06-11: W vs. [NA] Dayane Souza (0-1-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Pannie Kianzad (0-3-0)
2018-01-13: L vs. [#6BW] Sarah Kaufman (19-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-01-14: L vs. [#27BW] Raquel Paaluhi (6-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:40 of round 1
2015-09-12: L vs. [#5BW] Tonya Evinger (19-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bianca Daimoni 272, Pannie Kianzad 111
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 (125)
[#40SW] Pearl Gonzalez (7-3-0) vs. [#119] Barbara Acioly (4-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Pearl Gonzalez (1-2-0)
2018-03-24: W vs. [#76SW] Kali Robbins (5-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-10-07: L vs. [#22SW] Poliana Botelho (6-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-04-08: L vs. [#18SW] Cynthia Calvillo (6-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:45 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Barbara Acioly (1-2-0)
2018-02-04: L vs. [#32FLY] Takayo Hashi (16-6-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:20 of round 2
2017-07-15: L vs. [#60FLY] Karina Rodriguez (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1
2017-03-18: W vs. [#145SW] Jamie Thorton (5-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Pearl Gonzalez 41, Barbara Acioly 89
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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FightMatrix Program – Bellator 198: Fedor/Mir (04-28-2018)

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[*] Frank Mir (18-11-0, -153) vs. [#53] Fedor Emelianenko (36-5-0, +125)
Frank Mir is the All-Time #21 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Fedor Emelianenko is the All-Time #1 ranked Heavyweight and #4 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (1-2-0)
2016-03-19: L vs. [#8HW+] Mark Hunt (13-12-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 1
2015-09-05: L vs. [#16HW+] Andrei Arlovski (27-15-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-07-15: W vs. [*] Todd Duffee (9-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:13 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Fedor Emelianenko (2-1-0)
2017-06-24: L vs. [#10HW+] Matt Mitrione (13-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:14 of round 1
2016-06-17: W vs. [#26LHW] Fabio Maldonado (25-11-0) via MD (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
2015-12-31: W vs. [#284HW+] Jaideep Singh (2-3-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 3:02 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frank Mir 770, Fedor Emelianenko 308
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Fedor Emelianenko leads 6-5
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Featherweight (145)
[#11] Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3-0) vs. [#68] Sam Sicilia (16-8-0)

Last 3 Fights: Emmanuel Sanchez (3-0-0)
2017-10-06: W vs. [#25FW] Daniel Straus (24-8-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:36 of round 3
2017-03-31: W vs. [#174FW] Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-01-21: W vs. [#34FW] Georgi Karakhanyan (27-8-1) via MD (28-28, 28-27, 28-27)

Last 3 Fights: Sam Sicilia (1-2-0)
2017-12-01: W vs. [#174FW] Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) via UD ()
2017-02-19: L vs. [#158FW] Gavin Tucker (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-09-17: L vs. [#20FW] Gabriel Benitez (20-6-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:20 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Emmanuel Sanchez 204, Sam Sicilia 148
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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Welterweight (170)
[#108] Neiman Gracie (7-0-0) vs. [*] Javier Torres (10-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Neiman Gracie (3-0-0)
2017-10-20: W vs. [#191WW] Zak Bucia (18-10-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:27 of round 2
2017-06-24: W vs. [#1329WW] Dave Marfone (5-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:27 of round 2
2016-11-04: W vs. [*] Rudy Bears (16-15-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:39 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Javier Torres (3-0-0)
2016-05-14: W vs. [#893WW] Julio Cesar Cruz (10-11-0) via UD ()
2015-09-19: W vs. [#672WW] Julian Lane (11-8-1) via SD ()
2015-08-01: W vs. [#512MW] Juan Ramon Grano (5-3-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Neiman Gracie 190, Javier Torres 714
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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FightMatrix Program – UFC Fight Night 128: Barboza/Lee (04-21-2018)

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Jason

Lightweight (157)
[#5] Edson Barboza (19-5-0, 155.6lb, +131) vs. [#7] Kevin Lee (16-3-0, 157.0lb, -156)
Edson Barboza is the All-Time #27 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Kevin Lee is the All-Time #44 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2017-12-30: L vs. [#3LW/#10DD] Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0-0) via UD (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
2017-03-11: W vs. [#21LW] Beneil Dariush (14-4-1) via TKO in 4:35 of round 2
2016-07-23: W vs. [#43FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Lee (2-1-0)
2017-10-07: L vs. [#2LW/#8DD] Tony Ferguson (23-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:02 of round 3
2017-06-25: W vs. [#26LW] Michael Chiesa (14-3-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:37 of round 1
2017-03-11: W vs. [#20LW] Francisco Trinaldo (22-6-0) via SUB in 3:12 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 112, Kevin Lee 196
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)
[#4] Frankie Edgar (22-6-1, 145.6lb, -234) vs. [#13] Cub Swanson (25-8-0, 145.0lb, +190)
Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #9 ranked Featherweight and #12 ranked Absolute fighter.
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #14 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (2-1-0)
2018-03-03: L vs. [#2FW/#9DD/#9P4P] Brian Ortega (14-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:44 of round 1
2017-05-13: W vs. [#37FW] Yair Rodriguez (10-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2016-11-12: W vs. [#5FW] Jeremy Stephens (28-14-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (2-1-0)
2017-12-09: L vs. [#2FW/#9DD/#9P4P] Brian Ortega (14-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 2
2017-04-22: W vs. [#99FW] Artem Lobov (13-14-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
2016-12-10: W vs. [#36FW] Doo Ho Choi (14-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frankie Edgar 49, Cub Swanson 133
Previous Match-up Record: Frankie Edgar leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Frankie Edgar leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#47] Justin Willis (6-1-0, 265.4lb, -325) vs. [#96] Chase Sherman (11-4-0, 247.0lb, +257)

Last 3 Fights: Justin Willis (3-0-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#147HW+] Allen Crowder (9-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:33 of round 1
2017-07-16: W vs. [#80HW+] James Mulheron (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-06-17: W vs. [#89HW+] Juliano Coutinho (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Chase Sherman (2-1-0)
2017-11-25: L vs. [#34HW+] Shamil Abdurakhimov (18-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:24 of round 1
2017-07-22: W vs. [#142HW+] Damian Grabowski (20-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#314HW+] Rashad Coulter (8-3-0) via KO (Elbow) in 3:36 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Justin Willis 140, Chase Sherman 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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FightMatrix Program – UFC on FOX 29: Poirier/Gaethje (04-14-2018)

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#5] Dustin Poirier (22-5-0, -138) vs. [#8] Justin Gaethje (18-1-0, +115)
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #42 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Justin Gaethje is the All-Time #37 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2017-11-11: W vs. [#10LW] Anthony Pettis (20-7-0) via Submission (Body Triangle) in 2:08 of round 3
2017-05-13: NC vs. [#1LW/#7DD] Eddie Alvarez (29-5-0)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#28LW] Jim Miller (28-11-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Justin Gaethje (2-1-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#1LW/#7DD] Eddie Alvarez (29-5-0) via KO (Knee) in 3:59 of round 3
2017-07-07: W vs. [#38FW] Michael Johnson (17-13-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 4:48 of round 2
2016-12-31: W vs. [#64LW] Luiz Firmino (20-8-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 154, Justin Gaethje 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Justin Gaethje leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#17] Alex Oliveira (17-5-1) vs. [#19] Carlos Condit (30-11-0)
Carlos Condit is the All-Time #6 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alex Oliveira (2-1-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#20WW] Yancy Medeiros (15-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:02 of round 3
2017-07-22: W vs. [#27WW] Ryan LaFlare (13-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:50 of round 2
2017-03-11: W vs. [#48WW] Tim Means (27-10-1) via SUB in 2:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Carlos Condit (0-3-0)
2017-12-30: L vs. [#10WW] Neil Magny (20-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-08-27: L vs. [#6WW] Demian Maia (25-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 1
2016-01-02: L vs. [#5WW] Robbie Lawler (28-12-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Oliveira 133, Carlos Condit 105
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)
[#52] Marvin Vettori (12-3-1) vs. [#63] Israel Adesanya (11-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Marvin Vettori (1-1-1)
2017-12-30: D vs. [#60MW] Omari Akhmedov (17-4-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2017-06-25: W vs. [#120MW] Vitor Miranda (12-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-12-30: L vs. [#29MW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (3-0-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#215MW] Rob Wilkinson (11-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:37 of round 2
2017-11-24: W vs. [#387MW] Stuart Dare (8-6-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:53 of round 1
2017-07-28: W vs. [#247MW] Melvin Guillard (32-20-2) via TKO in of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marvin Vettori 105, 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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FightMatrix Program – UFC 223: Nurmagomedov/Iaquinta (04-07-2018)

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Jason

Lightweight Championship (155)
[#3] Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-0-0, 154.5lb) vs. [#13] Al Iaquinta (14-3-1, 155.2lb)
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the All-Time #20 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2017-12-30: W vs. [#4LW] Edson Barboza (19-5-0) via UD (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#39FW] Michael Johnson (17-13-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:31 of round 3
2016-04-16: W vs. [#164LW] Darrell Horcher (13-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Al Iaquinta (3-0-0)
2017-04-22: W vs. [#93WW] Diego Sanchez (27-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2015-04-04: W vs. [#7WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-13-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-01-31: W vs. [#51LW] Joe Lauzon (27-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov 98, Al Iaquinta 350
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 Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Rose Namajunas (7-3-0, 114.2lb, -102) vs. [#3/#6DD/#5P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-1-0, 114.0lb, -121)
Rose Namajunas is the All-Time #23 ranked Women’s fighter.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the All-Time #4 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rose Namajunas (2-1-0)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#3SW/#6DD/#5P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
2017-04-15: W vs. [#28SW] Michelle Waterson (14-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:47 of round 2
2016-07-30: L vs. [#8SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (2-1-0)
2017-11-04: L vs. [#1SW/#3DD/#3P4P] Rose Namajunas (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
2017-05-13: W vs. [#2SW/#5DD/#4P4P] Jessica Andrade (18-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#8SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rose Namajunas 154, Joanna Jedrzejczyk 154
Previous Match-up Record: Rose Namajunas leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joanna Jedrzejczyk leads 2-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#17] Renato Carneiro (11-1-1, 145.6lb, +112) vs. [#23] Calvin Kattar (18-2-0, 145.4lb, -137)

Last 3 Fights: Renato Carneiro (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#2FW/#9DD/#9P4P] Brian Ortega (14-0-0) via SUB in 2:59 of round 3
2017-04-15: W vs. [#5FW] Jeremy Stephens (28-14-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-05-14: W vs. [*] Zubaira Tukhugov (18-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Calvin Kattar (3-0-0)
2018-01-20: W vs. [#51FW] Shane Burgos (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:32 of round 3
2017-07-29: W vs. [#26FW] Andre Fili (18-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-09-23: W vs. [#249FW] Chris Foster (11-5-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renato Carneiro 252, Calvin Kattar 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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Sakuraba and Josh Barnett’s submission grappling team “Survival Series” format airs on Fight Pass April 11

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Julianna Penya Simp

This new promotion is called Quintet. The first event will be called “Quintet.1” with the tag line “Team Grappling Survival Match” and features a host of notable names all across the MMA and combat sports scene. It’s stylized title may remind you of defunct Japanese MMA promotion Dream stylized titles. This event will be broadcast on UFC Fight Pass.

THE EVENT AIRS APRIL 11 530AM ET / 230AM PT

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FightMatrix Program – UFC Fight Night 127: Werdum/Volkov (03-17-2018)

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#2] Fabricio Werdum (23-7-1, -211) vs. [#9] Alexander Volkov (29-6-0, +171)
Fabricio Werdum is the All-Time #4 ranked Heavyweight and #18 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Fabricio Werdum (2-1-0)
2017-11-18: W vs. [#20HW+] Marcin Tybura (16-4-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2017-10-07: W vs. [#53HW+] Walt Harris (10-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:05 of round 1
2017-07-08: L vs. [#4HW+] Alistair Overeem (43-16-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Volkov (3-0-0)
2017-09-02: W vs. [#22HW+] Stefan Struve (28-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:30 of round 3
2017-04-15: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (23-15-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-11-19: W vs. [#34HW+] Timothy Johnson (12-4-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Fabricio Werdum 119, Alexander Volkov 196
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)
[#12] Jimi Manuwa (17-3-0, -217) vs. [#25] Jan Blachowicz (21-7-0, +175)
Jimi Manuwa is the All-Time #39 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jimi Manuwa (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#6LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (15-2-0) via TKO in 0:22 of round 1
2017-03-18: W vs. [#20LHW] Corey Anderson (9-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:05 of round 1
2016-10-08: W vs. [#13LHW] Ovince St. Preux (22-11-0) via TKO in 2:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jan Blachowicz (2-1-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#51LHW] Jared Cannonier (10-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-10-21: W vs. [#63LHW] Devin Clark (8-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:02 of round 2
2017-04-08: L vs. [#24LHW] Patrick Cummins (10-4-0) via MD (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jimi Manuwa 231, Jan Blachowicz 91
Previous Match-up Record: Jimi Manuwa leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jimi Manuwa leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#30] Tom Duquesnoy (15-2-0) vs. [#136] Terrion Ware (17-7-0)

Last 3 Fights: Tom Duquesnoy (2-1-0)
2017-10-07: L vs. [#17BW] Cody Stamann (17-1-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-04-15: W vs. [#321BW] Patrick Williams (8-5-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 0:28 of round 2
2016-12-16: W vs. [#242BW] Alan Philpott (16-10-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:35 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Terrion Ware (1-2-0)
2017-12-01: L vs. [#35BW] Sean OMalley (10-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-07-08: L vs. [#17BW] Cody Stamann (17-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-04-29: W vs. [#258BW] Jared Papazian (20-13-0) via TKO in 0:20 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tom Duquesnoy 161, Terrion Ware 106
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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Posted on March 11, 2018 by Jason