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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Munoz vs. Mousasi (05-31-2014)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#9] Mark Munoz (13-4-0, +238) vs. [#17] Gegard Mousasi (34-4-2, -297)
Mark Munoz is the All-Time #22 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mark Munoz (1-2-0)
2013-10-26: L vs. [#2MW/#6DD/#6P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:10 of round 1
2013-07-06: W vs. [#18MW] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-07-11: L vs. [#1MW/#1DD/#4P4P] Chris Weidman (11-0-0) via KO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:37 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Gegard Mousasi (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: L vs. [#2MW/#6DD/#6P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-4-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#25LHW] Ilir Latifi (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#29LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mark Munoz 217, Gegard Mousasi 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)
[#11] Francis Carmont (22-8-0, -161) vs. [#29] C.B. Dollaway (14-5-0, +137)

Last 3 Fights: Francis Carmont (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: L vs. [#5MW] Ronaldo Souza (20-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#15MW] Costas Philippou (13-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#28MW] Lorenz Larkin (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: C.B. Dollaway (2-1-0)
2014-03-23: W vs. [#83MW] Cezar Ferreira (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 1
2013-10-19: L vs. [#18MW] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0) via SD (30-26, 27-29, 30-26)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#91MW] Daniel Sarafian (8-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Carmont 105, C.B. Dollaway 69
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Francis Carmont leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#25] Luke Barnatt (8-0-0, -220) vs. [#36] Sean Strickland (14-0-0, +180)

Last 3 Fights: Luke Barnatt (3-0-0)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#89MW] Mats Nilsson (11-3-1) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:24 of round 1
2013-10-26: W vs. [#44MW] Andrew Craig (9-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:12 of round 2
2013-04-13: W vs. [#284MW] Collin Hart (4-4-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Sean Strickland (3-0-0)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#105MW] Bubba McDaniel (21-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 1
2013-08-29: W vs. [#406MW] Matt Lagler (8-10-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2013-07-05: W vs. [#584MW] Yusuke Sakashita (9-5-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Barnatt 84, Sean Strickland 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 173 (05-24-2014)

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Jason

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#6DD/#5P4P] Renan Barao (32-1-0, -772) vs. [#12] T.J. Dillashaw (9-2-0, +542)
Renan Barao is the All-Time #2 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2014-02-01: W vs. [#2BW] Urijah Faber (30-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:42 of round 1
2013-09-21: W vs. [#20BW] Eddie Wineland (21-10-1) via TKO (Spinning Back Kick and Punches) in 0:35 of round 2
2013-02-16: W vs. [#11BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:57 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#48BW] Mike Easton (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#5BW] Raphael Assuncao (22-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#45BW] Hugo Viana (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:22 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renan Barao 112, T.J. Dillashaw 129
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)
[#4] Dan Henderson (30-11-0, +576) vs. [#7] Daniel Cormier (14-0-0, -843)
Dan Henderson is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight and #7 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dan Henderson (1-2-0)
2014-03-23: W vs. [#11LHW] Mauricio Rua (22-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:31 of round 3
2013-11-09: L vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:17 of round 1
2013-06-15: L vs. [#2LHW] Rashad Evans (21-3-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#275LHW] Patrick Cummins (4-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:19 of round 1
2013-10-19: W vs. [#10HW+] Roy Nelson (20-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#12HW+] Frank Mir (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Henderson 62, Daniel Cormier 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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Welterweight (170)
[#5] Robbie Lawler (22-10-0, -234) vs. [#11] Jake Ellenberger (29-7-0, +191)
Robbie Lawler is the All-Time #19 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Jake Ellenberger is the All-Time #18 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (2-1-0)
2014-03-15: L vs. [#1WW/#10DD/#8P4P] Johny Hendricks (16-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#3WW] Rory MacDonald (16-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#218WW] Bobby Voelker (24-11-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 0:24 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jake Ellenberger (2-1-0)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#3WW] Rory MacDonald (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#35WW] Nate Marquardt (32-13-2) via KO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 1
2012-10-05: W vs. [*] Jay Hieron (23-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robbie Lawler 70, Jake Ellenberger 301
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: Bellator 120 (05-17-2014)

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#13] Quinton Jackson (34-11-0, -254) vs. [#15] Muhammed Lawal (12-3-0, +206)
Quinton Jackson is the All-Time #4 ranked Light Heavyweight and #16 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Quinton Jackson (2-1-0)
2014-02-28: W vs. [#88LHW] Christian MPumbu (18-6-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:34 of round 1
2013-11-15: W vs. [#32LHW] Joey Beltran (15-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2013-01-26: L vs. [#6LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Muhammed Lawal (2-1-0)
2014-02-28: W vs. [#22LHW] Mikhail Zayats (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-02: L vs. [#10LHW] Emanuel Newton (23-7-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2013-07-31: W vs. [#34LHW] Jacob Noe (12-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 2:51 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Quinton Jackson 78, Muhammed Lawal 78
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)
[#7] Michael Chandler (12-1-0, -868) vs. [#18] Will Brooks (13-1-0, +595)
Michael Chandler is the All-Time #17 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Chandler (2-1-0)
2013-11-02: L vs. [#6LW] Eddie Alvarez (25-3-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 47-48)
2013-07-31: W vs. [#52LW] David Rickels (15-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:44 of round 1
2013-01-17: W vs. [#27WW] Rick Hawn (18-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:07 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Will Brooks (3-0-0)
2013-11-22: W vs. [#40LW] Alexander Sarnavskiy (26-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2013-10-25: W vs. [#83LW] Saad Awad (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-09-27: W vs. [#97LW] John Alessio (35-17-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Chandler 196, Will Brooks 176
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)
[#8MW] Alexander Shlemenko (50-7-0, -488) vs. [*] Tito Ortiz (17-11-1, +370)
Tito Ortiz is the All-Time #9 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Shlemenko (3-0-0)
2014-03-28: W vs. [#52MW] Brennan Ward (9-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:22 of round 2
2013-11-22: W vs. [#31MW] Doug Marshall (18-7-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 4:28 of round 1
2013-09-07: W vs. [#27MW] Brett Cooper (20-9-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Tito Ortiz (0-3-0)
2012-07-07: L vs. [*] Forrest Griffin (19-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-10: L vs. [*] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows to the Body) in 3:15 of round 1
2011-08-06: L vs. [#2LHW] Rashad Evans (21-3-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:48 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Shlemenko 50, Tito Ortiz 679
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 Odds: Brown vs Silva

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Oleg

Let me start off by saying that I don’t bet on MMA fights. Mixed Martial Arts is often an unpredictable sport. With so many different ways to win, a fight can be over in a blink of an eye, and a fighter who was dominating early might find himself on the canvass staring at the arena lights and wondering what happened. The unpredictability is a big part of what makes MMA fun to watch… but not so much to bet on. Even when you’re absolutely certain that your guy (or girl) will win, fights often happen to go the distance. At which point you might as well flip a coin, at least that what is seems like the judges do sometimes, judging by how many bizarre decisions and inconsistent scorecards they turn in. On top of that, the bookies who set the betting odds do this stuff for a living and don’t like losing money, so you have to assume that the odds-makers kind of know what they’re doing. Taking all that into consideration, it ‘s not easy to make money betting on fights. In fact you may just be better off trying your luck at GameVillage Bingo, or spending some time here.

That said, every now and then a fight comes along where the betting odds just don’t seem to mesh with the reality. And I believe that the welterweight match up between Matt Brown and Erick Silva, coming up this Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Cincinnati, is one of those fights. [#11] Matt Brown holds a significant rating advantage over [#26] Erick Silva. The official UFC rankings concur (with Brown at #7 and Silva #14). Brown is on a six-win streak, five of those T/KO stoppages inside of two rounds. Silva on the other hand has been alternating wins and losses in his UFC fights, and suffered a brutal KO courtesy of Dong Hyun Kim prior to his most recent win over Takenori Sato. While losses to Kim and Jon Fitch are nothing to be ashamed of, the list of opponents that Brown defeated is more impressive than Silva’s. And Brown is far more experienced in the UFC Octagon. And yet, all major sports betting sites have Erick Silva as a 2-1 favorite over Brown, with odds as high as (-250) Silva and (+206) Brown.

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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Brown vs. Silva (05-10-2014)

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#11] Matt Brown (18-11-0, +185) vs. [#26] Erick Silva (16-4-0, -228)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#17WW] Mike Pyle (26-9-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 1
2013-04-20: W vs. [#24WW] Jordan Mein (28-9-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [*] Mike Swick (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#134WW] Takenori Sato (17-9-7) via KO (Punches) in 0:52 of round 1
2013-10-09: L vs. [#8WW] Dong Hyun Kim (19-2-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 2
2013-06-08: W vs. [#34WW] Jason High (18-4-0) via Submission (Reverse Triangle Armbar) in 1:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Brown 266, Erick Silva 84
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#18] Costas Philippou (12-4-0, +185) vs. [#25] Lorenz Larkin (14-2-0, -226)

Last 3 Fights: Costas Philippou (1-2-0)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#6MW] Luke Rockhold (12-2-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 2:31 of round 1
2013-09-21: L vs. [#12MW] Francis Carmont (22-8-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#17MW] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Lorenz Larkin (1-2-0)
2014-01-15: L vs. [#23MW] Brad Tavares (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#33MW] Chris Camozzi (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#12MW] Francis Carmont (22-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Costas Philippou 115, Lorenz Larkin 115
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#76] Daron Cruickshank (14-4-0, +258) vs. [#105] Erik Koch (14-3-0, -329)

Last 3 Fights: Daron Cruickshank (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#258LW] Mike Rio (9-4-0) via TKO (Wheel Kick and Punches) in 4:56 of round 2
2013-11-09: L vs. [#55LW] Adriano Martins (25-7-0) via Submission (Straight Armbar) in 2:49 of round 2
2013-07-27: W vs. [#57LW] Yves Edwards (42-20-1) via SD (27-30, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Erik Koch (1-2-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#274LW] Rafaello Oliveira (16-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:24 of round 1
2013-08-31: L vs. [#8FW] Dustin Poirier (16-3-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2013-01-26: L vs. [#10FW] Ricardo Lamas (13-3-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:32 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daron Cruickshank 105, Erik Koch 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC 172 (04-26-2014)

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#4DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (19-1-0, -526) vs. [#6] Glover Teixeira (22-2-0, +387)
Jon Jones is the All-Time #1 ranked Light Heavyweight and #11 ranked Absolute fighter.
Glover Teixeira is the All-Time #25 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jon Jones (3-0-0)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#4LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (16-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#8LHW] Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:33 of round 1
2012-09-22: W vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 0:54 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (3-0-0)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#12LHW] Ryan Bader (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:55 of round 1
2013-05-25: W vs. [#20LHW] James Te Huna (16-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-01-26: W vs. [#14LHW] Quinton Jackson (34-11-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jon Jones 217, Glover Teixeira 234
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 (205)
[#3] Phil Davis (12-1-0, -214) vs. [#13] Anthony Johnson (16-4-0, +175)
Phil Davis is the All-Time #20 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Phil Davis (3-0-0)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#2MW/#8DD/#7P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#41LHW] Vinny Magalhaes (10-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#156LHW] Wagner Prado (9-2-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 4:29 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Johnson (3-0-0)
2014-01-18: W vs. [#29LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 1
2013-03-23: W vs. [#16HW+] Andrei Arlovski (21-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-03: W vs. [#40HW+] D.J. Linderman (16-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:58 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Phil Davis 266, Anthony Johnson 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)
[#6] Luke Rockhold (11-2-0, -823) vs. [#17] Tim Boetsch (17-6-0, +548)
Luke Rockhold is the All-Time #16 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Luke Rockhold (2-1-0)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#18MW] Costas Philippou (12-4-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 2:31 of round 1
2013-05-18: L vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via KO (Spinning Heel Kick and Punches) in 2:32 of round 1
2012-07-14: W vs. [#7MW] Tim Kennedy (18-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (1-2-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#28MW] C.B. Dollaway (14-5-0) via SD (30-26, 27-29, 30-26)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#9MW] Mark Munoz (13-4-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#18MW] Costas Philippou (12-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Rockhold 101, Tim Boetsch 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Luke Rockhold leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC on FOX 11 (04-19-2014)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#4] Fabricio Werdum (17-5-1, +172) vs. [#5] Travis Browne (16-1-1, -211)
Fabricio Werdum is the All-Time #8 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Fabricio Werdum (3-0-0)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#18HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-9-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:41 of round 2
2012-06-23: W vs. [#88HW+] Mike Russow (15-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:28 of round 1
2012-02-04: W vs. [#10HW+] Roy Nelson (20-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Travis Browne (3-0-0)
2013-12-28: W vs. [#9HW+] Josh Barnett (33-7-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [#7HW+] Alistair Overeem (37-13-0) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-04-13: W vs. [#15HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-8-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Fabricio Werdum 315, Travis Browne 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Fabricio Werdum leads 4-2
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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#9] Miesha Tate (13-5-0, -192) vs. [#11] Liz Carmouche (9-4-0, +159)
Miesha Tate is the All-Time #15 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Miesha Tate (1-2-0)
2013-12-28: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (9-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:58 of round 3
2013-04-13: L vs. [#3BW/#7DD/#6P4P] Cat Zingano (8-0-0) via TKO (Knees and Elbow) in 2:55 of round 3
2012-08-18: W vs. [*] Julie Kedzie (16-13-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:28 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Liz Carmouche (1-2-0)
2013-11-06: L vs. [#2BW/#5DD/#4P4P] Alexis Davis (16-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#12BW] Jessica Andrade (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:57 of round 2
2013-02-23: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (9-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:49 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Miesha Tate 112, Liz Carmouche 164
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)
[#11] Donald Cerrone (22-6-0, -122) vs. [#22] Edson Barboza (13-1-0, -108)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#54LW] Adriano Martins (25-7-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-11-16: W vs. [#30LW] Evan Dunham (14-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:49 of round 2
2013-08-28: L vs. [#7LW] Rafael dos Anjos (20-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#27LW] Danny Castillo (16-6-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#268LW] Rafaello Oliveira (16-8-0) via TKO (Leg Kicks) in 1:44 of round 2
2013-01-19: W vs. [#27BW] Lucas Martins (14-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 84, Edson Barboza 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Donald Cerrone leads 3-2
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC TUF Nations Finale (04-16-2014)

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#7] Michael Bisping (24-5-0, 186.0lb, -206) vs. [#10] Tim Kennedy (17-4-0, 186.0lb, +171)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #17 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Tim Kennedy is the All-Time #25 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (2-1-0)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#21MW] Alan Belcher (18-8-0) via TUD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-01-19: L vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:27 of round 2
2012-09-22: W vs. [*] Brian Stann (12-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Kennedy (3-0-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#45MW] Rafael Natal (17-5-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-07-06: W vs. [#23MW] Roger Gracie (6-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#98MW] Trevor Smith (11-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:36 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 354, Tim Kennedy 161
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)
[#54] Patrick Cote (19-8-0, 170.0lb, -104) vs. [*] Kyle Noke (20-6-1, 171.0lb, -118)

Last 3 Fights: Patrick Cote (2-1-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#206WW] Bobby Voelker (24-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#261MW] Alessio Sakara (15-11-0) via DQ (Punches to Back of Head) in 1:26 of round 1
2012-07-07: L vs. [*] Cung Le (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Kyle Noke (1-2-0)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#92LW] Charlie Brenneman (19-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
2012-03-03: L vs. [#44MW] Andrew Craig (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#42MW] Ed Herman (21-10-0) via Submission (Inverted Heel Hook) in 4:15 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Patrick Cote 396, Kyle Noke 571
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Patrick Cote leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#86WW] Sheldon Westcott (8-1-1, 184.0lb, +118) vs. [#79] Elias Theodorou (8-0-0, 185.0lb, -142)

Last 3 Fights: Sheldon Westcott (3-0-0)
2013-04-13: W vs. [NA] Aaron Shymr (3-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:13 of round 1
2013-03-23: W vs. [#174WW] Nic Herron-Webb (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-02-11: W vs. [*] Jay Jensen (8-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:26 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Elias Theodorou (3-0-0)
2013-08-24: W vs. [#241LHW] Travis Clark (7-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 2
2013-05-11: W vs. [#237LHW] Mike Kent (10-4-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:54 of round 1
2012-11-23: W vs. [*] Ali Mokdad (6-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sheldon Westcott 368, Elias Theodorou 235
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 – Nogueira/Nelson (04-11-2014)

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Jason

Heavyweight (255)
[#12] Roy Nelson (19-9-0, 255.5lb, -131) vs. [#13] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-8-1, 238.0lb, +106)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the All-Time #2 ranked Heavyweight and #5 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Roy Nelson (1-2-0)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#7LHW] Daniel Cormier (14-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-06-15: L vs. [#8HW+] Stipe Miocic (11-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#19HW+] Cheick Kongo (20-9-2) via KO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (1-2-0)
2013-06-08: L vs. [#4HW+] Fabricio Werdum (17-5-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:41 of round 2
2012-10-13: W vs. [#101HW+] Dave Herman (21-6-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 2
2011-12-10: L vs. [#11HW+] Frank Mir (16-9-0) via Technical Submission (Kimura) in 3:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roy Nelson 174, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 307
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leads 4-3
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Featherweight (146)
[#10] Clay Guida (30-14-0, 146.0lb, -130) vs. [#19] Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-7-2, 146.0lb, +106)

Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (1-2-0)
2013-08-31: L vs. [#2FW/#10P4P] Chad Mendes (16-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 3
2013-01-26: W vs. [#24FW] Hatsu Hioki (27-7-2) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-06-22: L vs. [#19LW] Gray Maynard (11-3-1) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Tatsuya Kawajiri (3-0-0)
2014-01-04: W vs. [#130FW] Sean Soriano (8-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:50 of round 2
2012-12-31: W vs. [#103FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-14-1) via UD ()
2012-03-31: W vs. [#129FW] Donald Sanchez (29-14-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Clay Guida 223, Tatsuya Kawajiri 97
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Clay Guida leads 2-1
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Welterweight (171)
[#30] John Howard (22-8-0, 171.0lb, +298) vs. [#32] Ryan LaFlare (10-0-0, 171.0lb, -374)

Last 3 Fights: John Howard (3-0-0)
2013-12-28: W vs. [#41WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#29MW] Uriah Hall (8-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2013-06-07: W vs. [#1658WW] Chris Woodall (1-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ryan LaFlare (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#42WW] Court McGee (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#173WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (18-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#144WW] Ben Alloway (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Howard 104, Ryan LaFlare 118
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 Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson (03-23-2014)

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#9] Dan Henderson (29-11-0, +186) vs. [#10] Mauricio Rua (22-8-0, -221)
Dan Henderson is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight and #9 ranked Absolute fighter.
Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and #23 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dan Henderson (0-3-0)
2013-11-09: L vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:17 of round 1
2013-06-15: L vs. [#2LHW] Rashad Evans (21-3-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-23: L vs. [#2MW/#8DD/#8P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Mauricio Rua (1-2-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#21LHW] James Te Huna (16-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:03 of round 1
2013-08-17: L vs. [#8LHW] Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:47 of round 1
2012-12-08: L vs. [#4LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (16-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Henderson 134, Mauricio Rua 106
Previous Match-up Record: Dan Henderson leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mauricio Rua leads 8-6
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Middleweight (185)
[#49] C.B. Dollaway (13-5-0) vs. [#62] Cezar Ferreira (7-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: C.B. Dollaway (2-1-0)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#15MW] Tim Boetsch (17-6-0) via SD (30-26, 27-29, 30-26)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#90MW] Daniel Sarafian (8-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-05-26: W vs. [*] Jason Miller (23-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (3-0-0)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#90MW] Daniel Sarafian (8-4-0) via SD (28-29, 30-28, 30-27)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#235MW] Thiago Santos (8-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 1
2012-06-23: W vs. [#81WW] Sergio Moraes (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: C.B. Dollaway 155, Cezar Ferreira 134
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#80WW] Leonardo Santos (12-3-0) vs. [#72] Norman Parke (19-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Santos (3-0-0)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#111WW] William Macario (7-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:43 of round 2
2012-09-01: W vs. [#221LW] Mark Holst (12-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:15 of round 1
2012-03-10: W vs. [#1165FW] Gilmar Silva Milhorance (2-10-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:47 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Norman Parke (3-0-0)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#289LW] Jon Tuck (7-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#147LW] Kazuki Tokudome (12-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#187LW] Colin Fletcher (9-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Leonardo Santos 288, Norman Parke 148
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 171 (03-15-2014)

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Jason

Welterweight Championship (170)
[#1] Johny Hendricks (15-2-0, -401) vs. [#4] Robbie Lawler (22-9-0, +312)
Johny Hendricks is the All-Time #6 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Robbie Lawler is the All-Time #20 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Johny Hendricks (2-1-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [*] Georges St. Pierre (25-2-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#3WW] Carlos Condit (29-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#14WW] Martin Kampmann (20-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:46 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (3-0-0)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#2WW] Rory MacDonald (16-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#191WW] Bobby Voelker (24-11-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 0:24 of round 2
2013-02-23: W vs. [#29WW] Josh Koscheck (17-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Johny Hendricks 119, Robbie Lawler 119
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)
[#3] Carlos Condit (29-7-0, -176) vs. [#12] Tyron Woodley (12-2-0, +148)
Carlos Condit is the All-Time #5 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Carlos Condit (1-2-0)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#14WW] Martin Kampmann (20-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 0:54 of round 4
2013-03-16: L vs. [#1WW] Johny Hendricks (15-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-17: L vs. [*] Georges St. Pierre (25-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Tyron Woodley (2-1-0)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#29WW] Josh Koscheck (17-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:38 of round 1
2013-06-15: L vs. [#5WW] Jake Shields (29-6-1) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-02: W vs. [*] Jay Hieron (23-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:36 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Carlos Condit 199, Tyron Woodley 119
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)
[#5] Jake Shields (29-6-1, +158) vs. [#8] Hector Lombard (33-4-1, -192)
Jake Shields is the All-Time #4 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jake Shields (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-10-09: W vs. [#11WW] Demian Maia (18-6-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 47-48)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#12WW] Tyron Woodley (12-2-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-11: NC vs. [#43MW] Ed Herman (21-10-0)

Last 3 Fights: Hector Lombard (2-1-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#24WW] Nate Marquardt (32-13-2) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
2013-03-03: L vs. [#10MW] Yushin Okami (29-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#15WW] Rousimar Palhares (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Shields 157, Hector Lombard 147
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jake Shields leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night (03-08-2014)

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#4] Alexander Gustafsson (15-2-0, -412) vs. [#16] Jimi Manuwa (14-0-0, +323)
Alexander Gustafsson is the All-Time #19 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Gustafsson (2-1-0)
2013-09-21: L vs. [#1LHW/#4DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (19-1-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2012-12-08: W vs. [#10LHW] Mauricio Rua (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#15LHW] Thiago Silva (16-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Jimi Manuwa (3-0-0)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#24LHW] Ryan Jimmo (18-3-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 4:41 of round 2
2013-02-16: W vs. [#45LHW] Cyrille Diabate (19-9-1) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1
2012-09-29: W vs. [*] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Gustafsson 168, Jimi Manuwa 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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Lightweight (155)
[#15] Michael Johnson (14-8-0) vs. [#22] Melvin Guillard (31-12-2)

Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (2-1-0)
2013-12-28: W vs. [#36LW] Gleison Tibau (28-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 2
2013-08-17: W vs. [#26LW] Joe Lauzon (23-9-0) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-06: L vs. [#40LW] Reza Madadi (13-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:33 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Melvin Guillard (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-10-26: NC vs. [#31LW] Ross Pearson (15-6-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#95LW] Mac Danzig (21-12-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 2
2012-12-29: L vs. [#57LW] Jamie Varner (21-9-1) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Johnson 70, Melvin Guillard 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Michael Johnson leads 3-2
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Flyweight (125)
[#28BW] Brad Pickett (23-8-0) vs. [#29] Neil Seery (13-9-0)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (1-2-0)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#12BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 2
2013-04-06: W vs. [#45BW] Mike Easton (13-4-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#6BW] Eddie Wineland (21-9-1) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Neil Seery (3-0-0)
2013-06-01: W vs. [#111FLY] Mikael Silander (9-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:57 of round 3
2013-04-13: W vs. [#72FLY] Paul Marin (7-3-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 1:22 of round 1
2012-10-27: W vs. [*] Karl Harrison (4-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brad Pickett 203, Neil Seery 280
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 37 (03-01-2014)

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#11] Dong Hyun Kim (18-2-1, 171.0lb, -367) vs. [*] John Hathaway (17-1-0, 171.0lb, +291)

Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (3-0-0)
2013-10-09: W vs. [#27WW] Erick Silva (16-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 2
2013-03-03: W vs. [#42WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-11-10: W vs. [#72WW] Paulo Thiago (15-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: John Hathaway (3-0-0)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#115WW] John Maguire (19-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-05-05: W vs. [#236WW] Pascal Krauss (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#119MW] Kris McCray (8-5-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dong Hyun Kim 143, John Hathaway 518
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)
[#373MW] Wang Sai (6-4-1, 170.0lb, -280) vs. [#955] Lipeng Zhang (6-7-1, 170.0lb, +229)

Last 3 Fights: Wang Sai (2-1-0)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#841LW] Glen Ranillo (3-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:00 of round 1
2012-09-15: L vs. [#233WW] Brett Oteri (12-5-0) via DQ (Knee to Grounded Opponent) in 4:48 of round 2
2012-02-11: W vs. [#479MW] Gareth Ealey (7-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Lipeng Zhang (1-2-0)
2013-05-11: L vs. [#634LW] Chris Garcia (5-1-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:34 of round 1
2012-12-01: L vs. [#395MW] Marcos Souza (3-0-0) via UD ()
2012-12-01: W vs. [NA] Jae Sung Oh (0-1-0) via in 0:00 of round 0

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Wang Sai 469, Lipeng Zhang 294
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)
[#27] Shawn Jordan (15-5-0, 261.0lb, -121) vs. [#39] Matt Mitrione (6-3-0, 260.0lb, -102)

Last 3 Fights: Shawn Jordan (2-1-0)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#17HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:33 of round 1
2013-06-15: W vs. [*] Pat Barry (8-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:59 of round 1
2013-01-26: W vs. [#54HW+] Mike Russow (15-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Matt Mitrione (1-2-0)
2013-09-21: L vs. [#15HW+] Brendan Schaub (10-3-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:06 of round 1
2013-04-06: W vs. [#42HW+] Philip De Fries (10-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:19 of round 1
2012-12-15: L vs. [#12HW+] Roy Nelson (19-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:58 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Shawn Jordan 133, Matt Mitrione 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: UFC 170 (02-18-2014)

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jason

Women Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (8-0-0, -436) vs. [#4/#9P4P] Sara McMann (7-0-0, +337)
Ronda Rousey is the All-Time #8 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronda Rousey (3-0-0)
2013-12-28: W vs. [#9BW] Miesha Tate (13-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:58 of round 3
2013-02-23: W vs. [#11BW] Liz Carmouche (9-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:49 of round 1
2012-08-18: W vs. [#5BW] Sarah Kaufman (16-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Sara McMann (3-0-0)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#29BW] Sheila Gaff (10-6-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:06 of round 1
2012-07-28: W vs. [#15BW] Shayna Baszler (15-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-01-21: W vs. [NA] Hitomi Akano (18-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronda Rousey 56, Sara McMann 301
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)
[#3HW+] Daniel Cormier (13-0-0, -1247) vs. [#267] Patrick Cummins (4-0-0, +783)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#13HW+] Roy Nelson (19-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#11HW+] Frank Mir (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#74HW+] Dion Staring (29-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:02 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Patrick Cummins (3-0-0)
2013-05-18: W vs. [NA] Willie Smalls (5-15-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:19 of round 1
2013-03-16: W vs. [NA] Ricky Pulu (0-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 1
2012-01-21: W vs. [*] Tasi Edwards (2-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:01 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Cormier 126, Patrick Cummins 280
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)
[#4] Rory MacDonald (15-2-0, -293) vs. [#6] Demian Maia (18-5-0, +234)
Rory MacDonald is the All-Time #18 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rory MacDonald (2-1-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#3WW] Robbie Lawler (22-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#7WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-08: W vs. [#57WW] B.J. Penn (16-9-2) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (2-1-0)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#5WW] Jake Shields (29-6-1) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 47-48)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#23WW] Jon Fitch (25-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#19WW] Rick Story (16-7-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:30 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rory MacDonald 98, Demian Maia 136
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 36 (02-15-2014)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#3/#8P4P] Lyoto Machida (20-4-0, -240) vs. [#10LHW] Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2, +193)
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #13 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (2-1-0)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#12MW] Mark Munoz (13-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:10 of round 1
2013-08-03: L vs. [#3LHW] Phil Davis (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-23: W vs. [#8LHW] Dan Henderson (29-11-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Gegard Mousasi (3-0-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#31LHW] Ilir Latifi (7-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#29LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 1
2011-12-17: W vs. [#27LHW] Ovince St. Preux (14-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lyoto Machida 112, Gegard Mousasi 315
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#5] Ronaldo Souza (19-3-0, -505) vs. [#7] Francis Carmont (22-7-0, +372)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #9 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (3-0-0)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#10MW] Yushin Okami (29-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 1
2013-05-18: W vs. [#32MW] Chris Camozzi (19-7-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:37 of round 1
2013-01-12: W vs. [#42MW] Ed Herman (21-10-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:10 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Francis Carmont (3-0-0)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#16MW] Costas Philippou (12-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#25MW] Lorenz Larkin (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#30MW] Tom Lawlor (9-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 164, Francis Carmont 147
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)
[#30] Erick Silva (15-4-0, -964) vs. [#120] Takenori Sato (17-8-7, +626)

Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (1-2-0)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#11WW] Dong Hyun Kim (18-2-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 2
2013-06-08: W vs. [#34WW] Jason High (18-4-0) via Submission (Reverse Triangle Armbar) in 1:11 of round 1
2012-10-13: L vs. [#23WW] Jon Fitch (25-6-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Takenori Sato (2-0-1)
2013-10-20: W vs. [NA] Islam Galayev (0-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:09 of round 2
2013-05-19: W vs. [#295WW] Shingo Suzuki (9-7-3) via Submission (Keylock) in 2:36 of round 3
2013-03-17: D vs. [#174WW] Akihiro Murayama (14-5-9) via Draw (Unanimous) in 5:00 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Erick Silva 129, Takenori Sato 118
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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