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FightMatrix Program: UFC on FOX 28 (02-24-2018)

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#5] Josh Emmett (13-1-0, +134) vs. [#8] Jeremy Stephens (27-14-0, -162)
Jeremy Stephens is the All-Time #21 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Josh Emmett (2-1-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#9FW] Ricardo Lamas (18-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:33 of round 1
2017-10-21: W vs. [#161FW] Felipe Arantes (18-9-1) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
2017-04-08: L vs. [#63LW] Desmond Green (20-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (2-1-0)
2018-01-14: W vs. [#34FW] Doo Ho Choi (14-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:36 of round 2
2017-09-09: W vs. [#42FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-25, 30-26)
2017-04-15: L vs. [#16FW] Renato Carneiro (11-1-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Emmett 70, Jeremy Stephens 41
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 (115)
[#3/#6DD/#6P4P] Jessica Andrade (17-6-0, -308) vs. [#9] Tecia Torres (10-1-0, +243)
Jessica Andrade is the All-Time #44 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Andrade (2-1-0)
2017-09-22: W vs. [#5SW] Claudia Gadelha (15-3-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-05-13: L vs. [#2SW/#5DD/#4P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
2017-02-04: W vs. [#16SW] Angela Hill (7-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Tecia Torres (3-0-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#27SW] Michelle Waterson (14-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-07-07: W vs. [#37SW] Juliana Lima (9-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:53 of round 2
2017-02-04: W vs. [#69FLY] Bec Rawlings (7-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Andrade 155, Tecia Torres 84
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Ovince St. Preux (22-10-0, -121) vs. [#12] Ilir Latifi (13-5-0, -103)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #41 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (3-0-0)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#19LHW] Corey Anderson (9-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:25 of round 3
2017-09-22: W vs. [#54WW] Yushin Okami (34-11-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:50 of round 1
2017-04-22: W vs. [#47LHW] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (15-5-1) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:11 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ilir Latifi (2-1-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#29LHW] Tyson Pedro (7-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-03: L vs. [#3LHW] Ryan Bader (24-5-0) via KO (Knee) in 2:06 of round 2
2016-03-05: W vs. [#30LHW] Gian Villante (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 112, Ilir Latifi 168
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 – UFC Fight Night 126: Cerrone/Medeiros (02-18-2018)

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#14] Yancy Medeiros (15-4-0, +127) vs. [#16] Donald Cerrone (32-10-0, -154)

Last 3 Fights: Yancy Medeiros (3-0-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#18WW] Alex Oliveira (17-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:02 of round 3
2017-06-03: W vs. [#84WW] Erick Silva (19-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:01 of round 2
2016-09-10: W vs. [*] Sean Spencer (12-6-0) via SUB in 0:49 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (0-3-0)
2017-10-21: L vs. [#11WW] Darren Till (16-0-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:20 of round 1
2017-07-29: L vs. [#5WW] Robbie Lawler (28-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-01-28: L vs. [#7WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yancy Medeiros 78, Donald Cerrone 120
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Donald Cerrone leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#9] Derrick Lewis (18-5-0, +121) vs. [#17] Marcin Tybura (16-3-0, -146)

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (2-1-0)
2017-06-10: L vs. [#7HW+] Mark Hunt (13-12-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 4
2017-02-19: W vs. [#18HW+] Travis Browne (18-7-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:12 of round 2
2016-12-09: W vs. [#34HW+] Shamil Abdurakhimov (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:42 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Marcin Tybura (2-1-0)
2017-11-18: L vs. [#2HW+] Fabricio Werdum (23-7-1) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#20HW+] Andrei Arlovski (26-15-0) via UD (29-28, 28-27, 29-27)
2017-03-04: W vs. [#128HW+] Luis Henrique Barbosa de (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:46 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derrick Lewis 253, Marcin Tybura 92
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)
[#17] Francisco Trinaldo (22-5-0, +187) vs. [#20] James Vick (12-1-0, -233)

Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (2-1-0)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#25LW] Jim Miller (28-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-03-11: L vs. [#6LW] Kevin Lee (16-3-0) via SUB in 3:12 of round 2
2016-09-24: W vs. [#9LW] Paul Felder (15-3-0) via TKO in 2:25 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: James Vick (3-0-0)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#72LW] Joseph Duffy (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 2
2017-05-13: W vs. [#135LW] Marco Polo Reyes (8-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:39 of round 1
2017-02-04: W vs. [#118LW] Abel Trujillo (14-8-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 0:49 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francisco Trinaldo 113, James Vick 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold (02-10-2018)

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#3] Luke Rockhold (16-3-0, -134) vs. [#5] Yoel Romero (12-2-0, +110)
Luke Rockhold is the All-Time #3 ranked Middleweight and #46 ranked Absolute fighter.
Yoel Romero is the All-Time #15 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Luke Rockhold (2-1-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#13MW] David Branch (21-4-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 4:05 of round 2
2016-06-04: L vs. [#7MW] Michael Bisping (30-9-0) via TKO in 3:36 of round 1
2015-12-12: W vs. [#8MW] Chris Weidman (14-3-0) via TKO in 3:12 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Yoel Romero (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: L vs. [#2MW/#10P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#8MW] Chris Weidman (14-3-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:24 of round 3
2015-12-12: W vs. [#9MW] Ronaldo Souza (25-5-0) via SD (29-28, 29-27, 28-29)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Rockhold 147, Yoel Romero 217
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 4 win(s) against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#5] Mark Hunt (13-11-1, +136) vs. [#15] Curtis Blaydes (8-1-0, -159)
Mark Hunt is the All-Time #22 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mark Hunt (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-06-10: W vs. [#8HW+] Derrick Lewis (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 4
2017-03-04: L vs. [#4HW+] Alistair Overeem (43-16-0) via KO (Knee) in 1:44 of round 3
2016-07-09: NC vs. [*] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Curtis Blaydes (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#19HW+] Alexey Oleynik (57-11-1) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:56 of round 2
2017-07-08: W vs. [#44HW+] Daniel Omielanczuk (19-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-02-04: NC vs. [#81HW+] Adam Milstead (8-1-0)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mark Hunt 245, Curtis Blaydes 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#73] Tai Tuivasa (6-0-0, -305) vs. [#127] Cyril Asker (9-3-0, +251)

Last 3 Fights: Tai Tuivasa (3-0-0)
2017-11-18: W vs. [#305HW+] Rashad Coulter (8-3-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 4:35 of round 1
2016-10-15: W vs. [*] James McSweeney (15-15-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1
2016-06-18: W vs. [#557HW+] Brandon Sosoli (5-4-0) via KO (Elbow) in 0:21 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Cyril Asker (2-1-0)
2017-11-25: W vs. [#507HW+] Yaozong Hu (3-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:33 of round 2
2017-06-17: L vs. [#55HW+] Walt Harris (10-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:44 of round 1
2017-01-15: W vs. [#397HW+] Dmitry Smoliakov (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:41 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tai Tuivasa 84, Cyril Asker 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 125: Machida/Anders (02-03-2018)

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#34] Eryk Anders (10-0-0, -267) vs. [#40] Lyoto Machida (22-8-0, +223)
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #38 ranked Middleweight and #19 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Eryk Anders (3-0-0)
2017-12-09: W vs. [#84MW] Markus Perez (8-1-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 29-28)
2017-07-22: W vs. [*] Rafael Natal (21-9-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:54 of round 1
2017-06-23: W vs. [#184MW] Brendan Allen (8-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (0-3-0)
2017-10-28: L vs. [#12MW] Derek Brunson (18-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2015-06-27: L vs. [#5MW] Yoel Romero (12-2-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:38 of round 3
2015-04-18: L vs. [#3MW] Luke Rockhold (16-3-0) via SUB in 2:31 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eryk Anders 56, Lyoto Machida 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#10] John Dodson (19-9-0, -148) vs. [#12] Pedro Munhoz (15-2-0, +127)
John Dodson is the All-Time #28 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (1-2-0)
2017-11-11: L vs. [#4BW] Marlon Moraes (20-5-1) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 27-30)
2017-04-22: W vs. [#20BW] Eddie Wineland (23-12-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-10-01: L vs. [#7BW] John Lineker (30-8-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Pedro Munhoz (3-0-0)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#17BW] Rob Font (15-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:03 of round 1
2017-05-28: W vs. [#85BW] Damian Stasiak (10-5-0) via UD (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-11-19: W vs. [#48FLY] Justin Scoggins (11-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:55 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 84, Pedro Munhoz 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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Middleweight (185)
[#20] Thiago Santos (16-5-0, -285) vs. [#28] Anthony Smith (28-12-0, +236)

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (3-0-0)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#46MW] Jack Hermansson (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2017-07-08: W vs. [#39MW] Gerald Meerschaert (27-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:04 of round 2
2017-02-19: W vs. [#60MW] Jack Marshman (22-7-0) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 2:21 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (3-0-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#52MW] Hector Lombard (34-8-1) via KO (Punch) in 2:33 of round 3
2017-04-15: W vs. [#76MW] Andrew Sanchez (8-4-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:52 of round 3
2016-12-03: W vs. [#325WW] Elvis Mutapcic (15-6-1) via TKO in 3:27 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Thiago Santos 98, Anthony Smith 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on Fox 27: Rockhold/Romero (01-27-2018)

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#9] Ronaldo Souza (24-5-0, -160) vs. [#11] Derek Brunson (18-5-0, +133)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #11 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (2-1-0)
2017-04-15: L vs. [#2MW/#10DD/#10P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:28 of round 2
2017-02-11: W vs. [#16MW] Tim Boetsch (21-11-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:41 of round 1
2016-05-14: W vs. [#12MW] Vitor Belfort (26-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:38 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (2-1-0)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#40MW] Lyoto Machida (22-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2017-06-10: W vs. [#31MW] Daniel Kelly (13-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:16 of round 1
2017-02-11: L vs. [#10MW] Anderson Silva (34-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 287, Derek Brunson 91
Previous Match-up Record: Ronaldo Souza leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Ovince St. Preux (22-10-0, -118) vs. [#12] Ilir Latifi (13-5-0, -102)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #42 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (3-0-0)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#20LHW] Corey Anderson (9-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:25 of round 3
2017-09-22: W vs. [#50WW] Yushin Okami (34-11-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:50 of round 1
2017-04-22: W vs. [#48LHW] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (15-5-1) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:11 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ilir Latifi (2-1-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#33LHW] Tyson Pedro (6-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-03: L vs. [#3LHW] Ryan Bader (24-5-0) via KO (Knee) in 2:06 of round 2
2016-03-05: W vs. [#29LHW] Gian Villante (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 84, Ilir Latifi 140
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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Lightweight (155)
[#59] Gregor Gillespie (10-0-0, -549) vs. [#169] Jordan Rinaldi (13-5-0, +410)

Last 3 Fights: Gregor Gillespie (3-0-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#185LW] Jason Gonzalez (11-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 2
2017-04-08: W vs. [#178LW] Andrew Holbrook (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 1
2016-09-24: W vs. [#187WW] Glaico Franca (17-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jordan Rinaldi (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#987LW] Alvaro Herrera (9-5-0) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:01 of round 1
2016-05-29: L vs. [#119LW] Abel Trujillo (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-12-10: W vs. [#581LW] Lashawn Alcocks (7-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:14 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gregor Gillespie 133, Jordan Rinaldi 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 220: Miocic/Ngannou (01-20-2018)

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jason

Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Stipe Miocic (17-2-0, +152) vs. [#2] Francis Ngannou (11-1-0, -183)
Stipe Miocic is the All-Time #6 ranked Heavyweight and #30 ranked Absolute fighter.
Francis Ngannou is the All-Time #38 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (3-0-0)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#6HW+] Junior dos Santos (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:22 of round 1
2016-09-10: W vs. [#4HW+] Alistair Overeem (43-16-0) via TKO in 4:27 of round 1
2016-05-14: W vs. [#3HW+] Fabricio Werdum (23-7-1) via KO (Punch) in 2:47 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Francis Ngannou (3-0-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#4HW+] Alistair Overeem (43-16-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:42 of round 1
2017-01-28: W vs. [#20HW+] Andrei Arlovski (26-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2016-12-09: W vs. [#114HW+] Anthony Hamilton (15-9-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stipe Miocic 252, Francis Ngannou 49
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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Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#4DD/#4P4P] Daniel Cormier (19-1-0, -333) vs. [#6] Volkan Oezdemir (15-1-0, +262)
Daniel Cormier is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight and #26 ranked Absolute fighter.
Volkan Oezdemir is the All-Time #50 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2017-07-29: NC vs. [#2LHW/#5P4P] Jon Jones (22-1-0)
2017-04-08: W vs. [*] Anthony Johnson (22-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:37 of round 2
2016-07-09: W vs. [#10MW] Anderson Silva (34-8-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Volkan Oezdemir (3-0-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#11LHW] Jimi Manuwa (17-3-0) via TKO in 0:22 of round 1
2017-05-28: W vs. [#23LHW] Misha Cirkunov (13-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:28 of round 1
2017-02-04: W vs. [#10LHW] Ovince St. Preux (22-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Cormier 175, Volkan Oezdemir 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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Featherweight (145)
[#37] Shane Burgos (10-0-0, -140) vs. [#46] Calvin Kattar (17-2-0, +115)

Last 3 Fights: Shane Burgos (3-0-0)
2017-07-22: W vs. [#79FW] Godofredo Castro (13-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)
2017-04-08: W vs. [#251FW] Charles Rosa (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:59 of round 3
2016-12-09: W vs. [#519LW] Tiago dos Santos e Silva (20-8-1) via UD (30-26, 29-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Calvin Kattar (3-0-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#39FW] Andre Fili (17-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-09-23: W vs. [#264FW] Chris Foster (11-5-0) via UD ()
2016-04-01: W vs. [#337FW] Kenny Foster (12-12-0) via SD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Shane Burgos 182, Calvin Kattar 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 124: Stephens/Choi (01-14-2018)

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#8] Jeremy Stephens (26-14-0, +140) vs. [#26] Doo Ho Choi (14-2-0, -166)
Jeremy Stephens is the All-Time #25 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (1-2-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#39FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-25, 30-26)
2017-04-15: L vs. [#16FW] Renato Carneiro (11-1-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-11-12: L vs. [#2FW/#10DD] Frankie Edgar (22-5-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Doo Ho Choi (2-1-0)
2016-12-10: L vs. [#11FW] Cub Swanson (25-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-07-08: W vs. [#44FW] Thiago Tavares (21-7-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:42 of round 1
2015-11-28: W vs. [#74FW] Sam Sicilia (16-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:33 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jeremy Stephens 127, Doo Ho Choi 400
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)
[#12] Vitor Belfort (26-13-0, +226) vs. [#15] Uriah Hall (13-8-0, -281)
Vitor Belfort is the All-Time #18 ranked Middleweight and #23 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-06-03: W vs. [*] Nate Marquardt (35-19-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-03-11: NC vs. [#6MW] Kelvin Gastelum (14-3-0)
2016-10-08: L vs. [#4MW] Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) via TKO in 2:43 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Uriah Hall (1-2-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#24MW] Krzysztof Jotko (19-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:25 of round 2
2016-11-19: L vs. [#4MW] Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) via TKO in 4:37 of round 1
2016-09-17: L vs. [#11MW] Derek Brunson (18-5-0) via TKO (Punch) in 1:41 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Belfort 225, Uriah Hall 120
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Uriah Hall leads 1-0
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Women Flyweight (125)
[#22] Jessica-Rose Clark (8-4-0, -126) vs. [#38SW] Paige VanZant (7-3-0, +102)

Last 3 Fights: Jessica-Rose Clark (2-1-0)
2017-11-18: W vs. [#60FLY] Bec Rawlings (7-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-08-18: W vs. [#54BW] Carina Damm (23-14-0) via SD ()
2017-03-18: L vs. [#14BW] Sarah Kaufman (18-4-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Paige VanZant (1-2-0)
2016-12-17: L vs. [#26SW] Michelle Waterson (14-6-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:21 of round 1
2016-08-27: W vs. [#60FLY] Bec Rawlings (7-7-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:17 of round 2
2015-12-10: L vs. [#1SW/#3DD/#3P4P] Rose Namajunas (7-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:25 of round 5

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica-Rose Clark 57, Paige VanZant 393
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 – UFC 219: Cyborg/Holm (12-30-2017)

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Jason

Women Featherweight Championship (145)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Cristiane Justino (18-1-0, -363) vs. [#5] Holly Holm (11-3-0, +285)
Cristiane Justino is the All-Time #2 ranked Women’s fighter.
Holly Holm is the All-Time #16 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cristiane Justino (3-0-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#6BW] Tonya Evinger (19-6-0) via TKO in 1:56 of round 3
2016-09-24: W vs. [#25BW] Lina Lansberg (7-3-0) via TKO in 2:29 of round 2
2016-05-14: W vs. [#8BW] Leslie Smith (10-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:21 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (1-2-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#12BW] Bethe Correia (10-3-1) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:09 of round 3
2017-02-11: L vs. [#2FW/#8DD/#10P4P] Germaine de Randamie (7-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-07-23: L vs. [#2BW/#4DD/#8P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (14-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cristiane Justino 154, Holly Holm 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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Lightweight (155)
[#4] Edson Barboza (19-4-0, +235) vs. [#6] Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0-0, -294)
Edson Barboza is the All-Time #27 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the All-Time #28 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (3-0-0)
2017-03-11: W vs. [#14LW] Beneil Dariush (14-3-1) via TKO in 4:35 of round 2
2016-07-23: W vs. [#38FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#11LW] Anthony Pettis (20-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#21LW] Michael Johnson (17-12-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:31 of round 3
2016-04-16: W vs. [#161LW] Darrell Horcher (13-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 2
2014-04-19: W vs. [#3WW] Rafael dos Anjos (28-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 294, Khabib Nurmagomedov 413
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Khabib Nurmagomedov leads 1-0
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#8] Carla Esparza (12-4-0, +220) vs. [#13] Cynthia Calvillo (6-0-0, -277)

Last 3 Fights: Carla Esparza (2-1-0)
2017-06-25: W vs. [#20SW] Maryna Moroz (8-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-02-19: L vs. [#19SW] Randa Markos (7-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#34SW] Juliana Lima (9-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Cynthia Calvillo (3-0-0)
2017-07-16: W vs. [#26SW] Joanne Calderwood (11-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-04-08: W vs. [#101SW] Pearl Gonzalez (6-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:45 of round 3
2017-03-04: W vs. [#48SW] Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:19 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Carla Esparza 188, Cynthia Calvillo 167
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 Fox 26: Lawler/dos Anjos (12-16-2017)

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#3] Robbie Lawler (28-11-0, -110) vs. [#4] Rafael dos Anjos (27-9-0, -115)
Robbie Lawler is the All-Time #3 ranked Welterweight and #18 ranked Absolute fighter.
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #32 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#15WW] Donald Cerrone (32-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-07-30: L vs. [#1WW/#5DD/#7P4P] Tyron Woodley (18-3-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:12 of round 1
2016-01-02: W vs. [*] Carlos Condit (30-10-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (2-1-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#12WW] Neil Magny (19-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 1
2017-06-17: W vs. [#29WW] Tarec Saffiedine (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-11-05: L vs. [#3LW/#8DD] Tony Ferguson (23-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robbie Lawler 140, Rafael dos Anjos 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael dos Anjos leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#4] Ricardo Lamas (18-5-0, -274) vs. [#39] Josh Emmett (12-1-0, +220)
Ricardo Lamas is the All-Time #12 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ricardo Lamas (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#26FW] Jason Knight (20-4-0) via TKO in 4:34 of round 1
2016-11-05: W vs. [#20LW] Charles Oliveira (22-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:13 of round 2
2016-06-04: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#2P4P] Max Holloway (19-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Emmett (2-1-0)
2017-10-21: W vs. [#159FW] Felipe Arantes (18-9-1) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
2017-04-08: L vs. [#68LW] Desmond Green (20-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2016-12-17: W vs. [#84LW] Scott Holtzman (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ricardo Lamas 140, Josh Emmett 56
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)
[#14] Santiago Ponzinibbio (25-3-0, -194) vs. [#23] Mike Perry (11-1-0, +161)

Last 3 Fights: Santiago Ponzinibbio (3-0-0)
2017-07-16: W vs. [#22WW] Gunnar Nelson (16-3-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:22 of round 1
2017-02-19: W vs. [#66WW] Nordine Taleb (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-08-06: W vs. [#31WW] Zak Cummings (21-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Perry (2-1-0)
2017-09-16: W vs. [#373WW] Alex Reyes (13-3-0) via KO (Knee) in 1:19 of round 1
2017-04-22: W vs. [#34WW] Jake Ellenberger (31-13-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:05 of round 2
2016-12-17: L vs. [#53WW] Alan Jouban (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Santiago Ponzinibbio 153, Mike Perry 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 123: Swanson/Ortega (12-09-2017)

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#6] Brian Ortega (12-0-0, -116) vs. [#7] Cub Swanson (25-7-0, -109)
Brian Ortega is the All-Time #45 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #14 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brian Ortega (3-0-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#15FW] Renato Carneiro (11-1-1) via SUB in 2:59 of round 3
2016-06-04: W vs. [#28LW] Clay Guida (34-17-0) via TKO in 4:40 of round 3
2016-01-02: W vs. [#73LW] Diego Brandao (22-12-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:37 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (3-0-0)
2017-04-22: W vs. [#85FW] Artem Lobov (13-14-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
2016-12-10: W vs. [#23FW] Doo Ho Choi (14-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-08-06: W vs. [#53FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (36-12-2) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brian Ortega 133, Cub Swanson 231
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)
[#14] Jason Knight (20-3-0, -305) vs. [#112] Gabriel Benitez (19-6-0, +242)

Last 3 Fights: Jason Knight (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#4FW] Ricardo Lamas (18-5-0) via TKO in 4:34 of round 1
2017-05-13: W vs. [#29FW] Chas Skelly (17-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 3
2017-01-28: W vs. [#99FW] Alex Caceres (13-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Benitez (1-2-0)
2017-05-13: L vs. [#92FW] Enrique Barzola (13-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-17: W vs. [#73FW] Sam Sicilia (16-8-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:20 of round 2
2015-11-21: L vs. [#39FW] Andre Fili (17-5-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:13 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jason Knight 133, Gabriel Benitez 210
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)
[#8] Marlon Moraes (19-5-1, -150) vs. [#9] Aljamain Sterling (14-2-0, +124)
Marlon Moraes is the All-Time #19 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Aljamain Sterling is the All-Time #40 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Moraes (2-1-0)
2017-11-11: W vs. [#10BW] John Dodson (19-9-0) 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)
2016-12-31: W vs. [#87BW] Josenaldo Silva (25-6-0) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 2:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#25FW] Renan Barao (34-5-0) via UD (29-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2017-04-15: W vs. [#52BW] Augusto Mendes (6-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-01-28: L vs. [#7BW] Raphael Assuncao (26-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marlon Moraes 28, Aljamain Sterling 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 122: Bisping/Gastelum (11-25-2017)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#5] Michael Bisping (30-8-0, +246) vs. [#14] Kelvin Gastelum (13-3-0, -306)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #4 ranked Middleweight and #48 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (2-1-0)
2017-11-04: L vs. [#1MW/#10DD/#9P4P] Georges St. Pierre (26-2-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:23 of round 3
2016-10-08: W vs. [*] Dan Henderson (32-15-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2016-06-04: W vs. [#3MW] Luke Rockhold (16-3-0) via TKO in 3:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (1-1-0, 1 NC)
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. [#11MW] Vitor Belfort (26-13-0)
2016-12-10: W vs. [*] Tim Kennedy (18-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 21, Kelvin Gastelum 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Kelvin Gastelum leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#81] Jingliang Li (13-4-0, -174) vs. [#88] Zak Ottow (15-4-0, +145)

Last 3 Fights: Jingliang Li (3-0-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#193LW] Frank Camacho (22-5-0) via UD (28-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2017-01-28: W vs. [#210WW] Bobby Nash (8-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:45 of round 2
2016-07-08: W vs. [#423WW] Anton Zafir (8-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:46 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Zak Ottow (2-1-0)
2017-06-10: W vs. [#390WW] Kiichi Kunimoto (18-7-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-11-19: L vs. [#53WW] Sergio Moraes (12-3-1) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
2016-10-01: W vs. [#137LW] Joshua Burkman (28-16-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jingliang Li 161, Zak Ottow 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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Featherweight (145)
[#75] Alex Caceres (13-10-0, -174) vs. [#317] Guan Wang (16-1-1, +146)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Caceres (1-2-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#308FW] Rolando Dy (8-6-0) via TKO (Eye Injury) in 5:00 of round 2
2017-01-28: L vs. [#14FW] Jason Knight (20-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 2
2016-08-06: L vs. [#31FW] Yair Rodriguez (10-2-0) via SD (46-49, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Guan Wang (3-0-0)
2016-12-03: W vs. [NA] Bakhtibek Khojaev (0-2-0) via TKO in ? of round 1
2015-09-19: W vs. [#293FW] Shane Young (11-4-0) via UD ()
2014-06-07: W vs. [#131FW] Aliyar Sarkerov (31-5-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 2:50 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Caceres 161, Guan Wang 357
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Ranking Points for Copa Combate

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Richard Mann

On Saturday Combate Americas will host their first “Copa Combate” tournament. The semifinals and finals of the one-night eight-man bantamweight tournament will air live on NBCSN. The following matches are set for the first round:

Michael Erosa vs. #215 FW Marcelo Rojo
Carlos Rivera vs. #365 FW Ricky Palacios
#62 BW John Castaneda vs. Kevin Moreyra
Marc Gomez vs. Andres Ayala

As you can see, Castaneda seems to be a pretty big favorite from a ranking perspective. Plus, he is coming off a victory over Cheyden Leialoha in Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. As you can seen in the following chart, he appears to have the most consistent upward career trajectory. Will he be able to keep this up and take the tournament title? The winner is expected to face newly signed UFC veteran #21 BW Erik Perez, who would be a step up in competition for all participants in this tournament.

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier/Pettis (11-04-2017)

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#6] Anthony Pettis (20-6-0, -124) vs. [#20] Dustin Poirier (21-5-0, +102)
Anthony Pettis is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #31 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Pettis (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#28LW] Jim Miller (28-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-12-10: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#5P4P] Max Holloway (18-3-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 4:50 of round 3
2016-08-27: W vs. [#12LW] Charles Oliveira (22-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:49 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-05-13: NC vs. [#3LW/#9DD] Eddie Alvarez (28-5-0)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#28LW] Jim Miller (28-11-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-09-17: L vs. [#19LW] Michael Johnson (17-12-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Pettis 126, Dustin Poirier 182
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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Welterweight (170)
[#30LW] Diego Sanchez (27-10-0) vs. [#46] Matt Brown (20-16-0)
Diego Sanchez is the All-Time #21 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Matt Brown is the All-Time #36 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (1-2-0)
2017-04-22: L vs. [#14LW] Al Iaquinta (14-3-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2016-11-05: W vs. [#43LW] Marcin Held (23-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#29LW] Joe Lauzon (27-13-0) via TKO in 1:26 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (0-3-0)
2016-12-10: L vs. [#16WW] Donald Cerrone (32-10-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:34 of round 3
2016-07-30: L vs. [#35WW] Jake Ellenberger (31-13-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:46 of round 1
2016-05-14: L vs. [#6WW] Demian Maia (25-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Sanchez 203, Matt Brown 336
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)
[#23] Andrei Arlovski (25-15-0) vs. [#27] Junior Albini (14-2-0)
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #16 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (0-3-0)
2017-06-17: L vs. [#17HW+] Marcin Tybura (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 28-27, 29-27)
2017-01-28: L vs. [#8HW+] Francis Ngannou (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2016-09-03: L vs. [#6HW+] Josh Barnett (35-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:53 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Junior Albini (3-0-0)
2017-07-22: W vs. [#31HW+] Timothy Johnson (11-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:51 of round 1
2016-08-13: W vs. [#409HW+] Jose Rodrigo Guelke (19-15-0) via UD ()
2016-07-09: W vs. [NA] Ivan Vicic (2-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:58 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrei Arlovski 147, Junior Albini 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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UFC 217 Preview

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Oleg

This weekend, UFC returns to Madison Square Garden with a stacked line-up for UFC 217: Bisping vs GSP. Featuring a trio of title bouts, including the long-awaited return of Georges St. Pierre – albeit under somewhat unusual circumstances – this promises to be a good card on paper. For all you gambling types, take a look at the updated betting odds for UFC 217. Keep in mind that since the event is in NYC, we can expect all kinds of wackiness with refereeing, judging, and all other things which involve the New York State Athletic Commission, so play at your own risk.

[#1 MW] (C) Michael Bisping vs [NR] Georges St. Pierre for the UFC Middleweight Championship

To be honest, I am not particularly excited for this fight. Partly because I am not a huge fan of either fighter, partly because I would like to see Michael Bisping defend his title against the interim champion (WME-UFC lingo for #1 contender) Robert Whittaker instead of taking another meaningless “money fight”, and partly because St. Pierre returning as a middleweight and getting an immediate title shot makes no sense. I guess asking for UFC matchmaking to make sense may be asking too much at this point. GSP has not fought in four years, leaving the sport and his welterweight title after winning a very controversial decision against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167. There are plenty of interesting matchups available for Georges in the welterweight division, and even walking directly into a title shot against Woodley would have been better than once again holding up the middleweight title picture. Hell, a rematch with Hendricks would have made more sense than the Bisping fight, alas Johny is also a middleweight these days…

If recent photos and comments from one of his long time coaches are anything to judge by, GSP is not carrying the extra weight well and it is questionable how his never-ending cardio has held up with the age, weight gain, and long layoff. Bisping in the meanwhile has evolved into an elite fighter late in his career, favorable matchups aside. I think GSP will be greatly out sized, and for the first time in his career out-performed in terms of endurance. St Pierre always excelled mainly due to his ability to keep the fight in the area where he has an advantage over his opponents, whether it be striking or on the ground. With Bisping, St. Pierre’s advantage is definitely on the ground – but we have historically seen many aging wrestlers find it more and more difficult to take down their opponents like they once used to, and with his lack of striking power GSP may be forced to fight Bisping on the feet for extended parts of the fight which will likely go the distance. It won’t be pretty or exciting, but it will be more of a typical Bisping fight than a typical GSP fight.

Prediction: Michael Bisping by decision.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 217: Bisping/GSP (11-04-2017)

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#6DD/#8P4P] Michael Bisping (30-7-0, -105) vs. [*] Georges St. Pierre (25-2-0, -120)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #4 ranked Middleweight and #47 ranked Absolute fighter.
Georges St. Pierre is the All-Time #1 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (3-0-0)
2016-10-08: W vs. [*] Dan Henderson (32-15-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2016-06-04: W vs. [#3MW] Luke Rockhold (16-3-0) via TKO in 3:36 of round 1
2016-02-27: W vs. [#8MW] Anderson Silva (34-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Georges St. Pierre (3-0-0)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#20MW] Johny Hendricks (18-7-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2013-03-16: W vs. [*] Nick Diaz (26-9-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#18WW] Carlos Condit (30-10-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 392, Georges St. Pierre 1449
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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Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1] Cody Garbrandt (11-0-0, -183) vs. [#2] T.J. Dillashaw (14-3-0, +151)
Cody Garbrandt is the All-Time #7 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
T.J. Dillashaw is the All-Time #4 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cody Garbrandt (3-0-0)
2016-12-30: W vs. [#3BW] Dominick Cruz (22-2-0) via UD (48-46, 48-46, 48-47)
2016-08-20: W vs. [#66BW] Takeya Mizugaki (21-12-2) via TKO in 0:48 of round 1
2016-05-29: W vs. [#27BW] Thomas Almeida (21-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2016-12-30: W vs. [#6BW] John Lineker (30-8-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2016-07-09: W vs. [#9BW] Raphael Assuncao (25-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-01-17: L vs. [#3BW] Dominick Cruz (22-2-0) via SD (46-49, 48-47, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cody Garbrandt 309, T.J. Dillashaw 309
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Cody Garbrandt leads 1-0
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Women Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#2DD/#1P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-0-0, -613) vs. [#5] Rose Namajunas (6-3-0, +437)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the All-Time #3 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (3-0-0)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#2SW/#5DD/#4P4P] Jessica Andrade (17-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#6SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2016-07-08: W vs. [#4SW/#9DD] Claudia Gadelha (15-3-0) via UD (48-45, 48-46, 48-46)

Last 3 Fights: Rose Namajunas (2-1-0)
2017-04-15: W vs. [#21SW] Michelle Waterson (14-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:47 of round 2
2016-07-30: L vs. [#6SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-04-16: W vs. [#10SW] Tecia Torres (9-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joanna Jedrzejczyk 175, Rose Namajunas 203
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joanna Jedrzejczyk leads 2-0
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