Lightweight (155)
[#2] Gilbert Melendez (19-2-0) vs. [#11] Jorge Masvidal (22-6-0)
Gilbert Melendez is the All-Time #6 ranked Lightweight and #18 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Melendez (3-0-0)
2011-04-09: W vs. [#2FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (29-7-2) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:14 of round 1
2010-04-17: W vs. [#6LW] Shinya Aoki (29-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2009-12-19: W vs. [#35LW] Josh Thomson (18-4-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Jorge Masvidal (2-1-0)
2011-06-18: W vs. [#53LW] KJ Noons (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-05: W vs. [#84LW] Billy Evangelista (11-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-09-11: L vs. [#22WW] Paul Daley (29-11-2) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Melendez 252, Jorge Masvidal 182
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gilbert Melendez leads 1-0
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Women Featherweight Championship (145)
[*] Cristiane Santos (10-1-0) vs. [#2/#10DD] Hiroko Yamanaka (12-1-0)
Cristiane Santos is the All-Time #9 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cristiane Santos (3-0-0)
2010-06-26: W vs. [#18BW] Jan Finney (8-10-0) via KO (Knee to the Body) in 2:56 of round 2
2010-01-30: W vs. [#3BW/#7DD] Marloes Coenen (19-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:40 of round 3
2009-08-15: W vs. [*] Gina Carano (7-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Hiroko Yamanaka (3-0-0)
2011-07-09: W vs. [#36FW] Bolormaa Erdenebileg (2-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:20 of round 2
2010-12-17: W vs. [#24SFL] Molly Helsel (8-13-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:12 of round 2
2010-08-29: W vs. [NA] Sandy Furner (0-1-0) via Submission (Forearm Choke) in 1:45 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cristiane Santos 539, Hiroko Yamanaka 161
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)
[#8] Gegard Mousasi (31-3-2) vs. [#44] Ovince St Preux (11-4-0)
Gegard Mousasi is the All-Time #19 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gegard Mousasi (2-0-1)
2011-07-16: W vs. [#63LHW] Hiroshi Izumi (4-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:29 of round 1
2011-04-09: D vs. [#15LHW] Keith Jardine (17-10-2) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3
2010-09-25: W vs. [#27LHW] Tatsuya Mizuno (10-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:10 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St Preux (3-0-0)
2011-07-22: W vs. [#209LHW] Joe Cason (9-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:12 of round 1
2011-01-07: W vs. [#159LHW] Ron Humphrey (7-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-12-04: W vs. [#113LHW] Benji Radach (20-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gegard Mousasi 154, Ovince St Preux 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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You can view the original post from October here.

In case you missed it, Dana White announced that on March 3rd, the UFC will roll out the Flyweight division with the first round of a four man tournament.

In our original post, we laid out some tournament possibilities and actually nailed one of the first round match-ups.

[#12 BW] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-0) vs. [#2] Ian McCall (11-2-0)

The other first round match-up includes a fighter we believe is the #1 seed in the tournament versus another we did not think would make the trip over to the USA.

[#3 BW] Joseph Benavidez (15-2-0) vs. [#1] Yasuhiro Urushitani (19-4-6)

Let’s hope that there are no injuries or delays and that this thing comes off as scheduled.  I’m also hoping that they setup at least one alternate bout.

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#5DD] Jon Jones (14-1-0) vs. [#6] Lyoto Machida (17-2-0)
Jon Jones is the All-Time #13 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #4 ranked Light Heavyweight and #14 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jon Jones (3-0-0)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#5LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:14 of round 4
2011-03-19: W vs. [#4LHW] Mauricio Rua (20-6-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 2:37 of round 3
2011-02-05: W vs. [#16LHW] Ryan Bader (13-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:20 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (1-2-0)
2011-04-30: W vs. [#14LHW] Randy Couture (19-11-0) via KO (Front Kick) in 1:05 of round 2
2010-11-20: L vs. [#5LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2010-05-08: L vs. [#4LHW] Mauricio Rua (20-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jon Jones 77, Lyoto Machida 224
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jon Jones leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#7] Frank Mir (15-5-0) vs. [#8] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6-1)
Frank Mir is the All-Time #8 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the All-Time #2 ranked Heavyweight and #5 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (2-1-0)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (16-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-09-25: W vs. [#31HW+] Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) via KO (Knee) in 4:02 of round 3
2010-03-27: L vs. [#10HW+] Shane Carwin (12-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:48 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (2-1-0)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#15HW+] Brendan Schaub (8-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 1
2010-02-20: L vs. [#2HW+] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1
2009-08-29: W vs. [#14LHW] Randy Couture (19-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frank Mir 196, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 105
Previous Match-up Record: Frank Mir leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#11] Tito Ortiz (17-9-1) vs. [#22] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (19-5-0)
Tito Ortiz is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and #24 ranked Absolute fighter.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is the All-Time #12 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tito Ortiz (1-2-0)
2011-08-06: L vs. [#3LHW] Rashad Evans (19-1-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:48 of round 2
2011-07-02: W vs. [#16LHW] Ryan Bader (13-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:56 of round 1
2010-10-23: L vs. [#21LHW] Matt Hamill (10-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (1-2-0)
2011-03-26: L vs. [#10LHW] Phil Davis (9-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-09-25: L vs. [#16LHW] Ryan Bader (13-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-05-29: W vs. [#50LHW] Jason Brilz (18-5-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tito Ortiz 126, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 259
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tito Ortiz leads 3-2
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Middleweight (185)
[#8] Michael Bisping (21-3-0) vs. [#61] Jason Miller (24-7-0)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #23 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (3-0-0)
2011-02-27: W vs. [#64MW] Jorge Rivera (19-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 2
2010-10-16: W vs. [#59MW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-05-29: W vs. [#26MW] Dan Miller (13-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jason Miller (2-1-0)
2010-09-25: W vs. [#282WW] Kazushi Sakuraba (26-16-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:09 of round 1
2010-04-17: W vs. [#647WW] Tim Stout (12-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 1
2009-11-07: L vs. [#5WW] Jake Shields (26-6-1) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 279, Jason Miller 434
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 (135)
[#11FLY] John Dodson (11-5-0) vs. [#193] T.J. Dillashaw (4-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (2-1-0)
2010-12-11: W vs. [#178BW] John Moraga (8-1-0) via UD ()
2010-05-22: W vs. [#76BW] Jessie Riggleman (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2009-10-03: L vs. [*] Pat Runez (4-0-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-46)

Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (3-0-0)
2010-11-20: W vs. [#443FW] Taylor McCorriston (6-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 3
2010-10-02: W vs. [NA] Mike Suarez (0-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in ? of round 1
2010-05-22: W vs. [NA] Brandon Drucker (0-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:46 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 357, T.J. Dillashaw 378
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#81] Diego Brandao (13-7-0) vs. [#430LW] Dennis Bermudez (7-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Diego Brandao (3-0-0)
2011-02-11: W vs. [NA] Nick Buschman (5-16-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1
2010-12-18: W vs. [#360LW] Richard Villa (6-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:31 of round 2
2010-10-30: W vs. [NA] Michael Casteel (2-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (1-2-0)
2010-11-20: L vs. [#174WW] Jordan Rinaldi (5-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2010-09-10: L vs. [#109WW] Drew Fickett (41-16-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:02 of round 1
2010-09-10: W vs. [#204LW] Shannon Gugerty (14-6-0) via UD (20-18, 20-18, 20-18)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Brandao 295, Dennis Bermudez 378
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#78] Georgi Karakhanyan (16-3-1, 145.0lb) vs. [#175] Isaac DeJesus (9-3-0, 143.8lb)

Last 3 Fights: Georgi Karakhanyan (2-1-0)
2011-06-11: W vs. [#604FW] Vince Ortiz (7-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:01 of round 1
2011-04-22: W vs. [NA] Anthony Hayes (0-1-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:09 of round 1
2011-03-19: L vs. [#6FW] Patricio Freire (17-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:56 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Isaac DeJesus (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2011-05-06: NC vs. [#127FW] Russ Miura (9-1-0) via NC (Overturned by CSAC) in 2:52 of round 1
2010-12-02: L vs. [#33FW] Micah Miller (16-4-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 4:11 of round 1
2010-07-09: L vs. [#205LW] Rob McCullough (19-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:31 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Georgi Karakhanyan 174, Isaac DeJesus 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)
[#81] Cody Gibson (5-1-0, 134.5lb) vs. [#124] Ulysses Gomez (8-2-0, 134.5lb)

Last 3 Fights: Cody Gibson (2-1-0)
2011-05-06: W vs. [#58BW] Walel Watson (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:09 of round 2
2011-01-21: W vs. [#579FW] Art Becerra (4-2-0) via UD ()
2010-07-09: L vs. [#976LW] David Bollea (3-1-0) via Submission (Armlock) in 0:31 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ulysses Gomez (2-1-0)
2011-08-05: W vs. [#473BW] Drew Bittner (4-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:21 of round 2
2011-02-18: L vs. [#14FLY] Darrell Montague (9-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2010-09-02: W vs. [#139FW] Travis Reddinger (16-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cody Gibson 210, Ulysses Gomez 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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Flyweight (125)
[#8] Josh Rave (22-8-0, 125.5lb) vs. [#141] Dustin Ortiz (7-1-0, 125.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Rave (2-1-0)
2011-08-19: W vs. [#331BW] Lewis McKenzie (12-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-04-23: W vs. [#444BW] Mike Powell (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:01 of round 2
2010-12-11: L vs. [#65BW] Nick Mamalis (23-8-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:30 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Ortiz (2-1-0)
2011-05-06: L vs. [#2FLY] Ian McCall (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-07: W vs. [NA] Matt Horning (20-25-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:10 of round 3
2010-10-09: W vs. [NA] Cory Alexander (3-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:46 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Rave 105, Dustin Ortiz 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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Middleweight (185)
[#16] Mamed Khalidov (23-4-2, 187.4lb) vs. [#25] Jesse Taylor (20-7-0, 185.4lb)

Last 3 Fights: Mamed Khalidov (3-0-0)
2011-05-21: W vs. [#76MW] Matt Lindland (22-9-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:35 of round 1
2011-03-19: W vs. [#113LHW] James Irvin (15-9-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:33 of round 1
2010-12-30: W vs. [#179WW] Yuki Sasaki (23-19-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:22 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jesse Taylor (2-1-0)
2011-09-30: W vs. [NA] Mario Trujillo (1-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:30 of round 1
2011-09-03: L vs. [#4MW] Hector Lombard (31-2-1) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:26 of round 2
2011-05-28: W vs. [#53MW] Denis Kang (34-14-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mamed Khalidov 189, Jesse Taylor 57
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Heavyweight (999)
[#104] James Thompson (16-14-0, 276.2lb) vs. [#181] Mariusz Pudzianowski (3-2-0, 255.7lb)

Last 3 Fights: James Thompson (1-2-0)
2011-05-21: W vs. [#181HW+] Mariusz Pudzianowski (3-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:06 of round 2
2010-09-25: L vs. [#249HW+] Yusuke Kawaguchi (13-4-0) via SD ()
2010-06-04: L vs. [#201HW+] Miodrag Petkovic (31-18-1) via KO (Punch) in 1:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Mariusz Pudzianowski (1-2-0)
2011-05-21: L vs. [#104HW+] James Thompson (16-14-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:06 of round 2
2010-09-18: W vs. [#670HW+] Butterbean (14-10-1) via Submission (Punches) in 1:16 of round 1
2010-05-21: L vs. [#32HW+] Tim Sylvia (30-7-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:43 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Thompson 189, Mariusz Pudzianowski 189
Previous Match-up Record: James Thompson leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mariusz Pudzianowski leads 2-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#35] Sokoudjou (12-9-0, 205.0lb) vs. [#51] Jan Blachowicz (13-3-0, 205.0lb)
Sokoudjou is the All-Time #22 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sokoudjou (2-1-0)
2011-10-07: L vs. [#20LHW] Ryan Jimmo (16-1-0) via UD (49-48, 49-48, 49-48)
2011-06-10: W vs. [#73LHW] Roy Boughton (6-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#51LHW] Jan Blachowicz (13-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jan Blachowicz (2-1-0)
2011-05-21: W vs. [#127LHW] Toni Valtonen (24-13-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:23 of round 2
2011-03-19: L vs. [#35LHW] Sokoudjou (12-9-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-09-18: W vs. [#100LHW] Daniel Tabera (16-5-3) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 4:19 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sokoudjou 50, Jan Blachowicz 189
Previous Match-up Record: Sokoudjou leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#31] Matt Horwich (26-19-1, 185.6lb) vs. [#80] Michal Materla (15-3-0, 185.2lb)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Horwich (1-2-0)
2011-07-15: L vs. [#26MW] Jake Rosholt (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-11: L vs. [#46MW] Danillo Villefort (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-12: W vs. [#26MW] Jake Rosholt (12-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:56 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Michal Materla (3-0-0)
2011-05-21: W vs. [#126MW] James Zikic (20-8-2) via UD ()
2011-03-19: W vs. [#172MW] Gregory Babene (14-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:30 of round 2
2009-02-22: W vs. [#480MW] Bohumil Lungrik (14-13-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:20 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Horwich 134, Michal Materla 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Lightweight (154)
[#174] Maciej Jewtuszko (8-1-0, 154.5lb) vs. [#440] Artur Sowinski (11-5-0, 154.5lb)

Last 3 Fights: Maciej Jewtuszko (2-1-0)
2011-02-27: L vs. [#173LW] Curt Warburton (7-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-08-18: W vs. [#120LW] Anthony Njokuani (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1
2010-06-12: W vs. [#944WW] Edvardas Norkeliunas (13-8-2) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 3:42 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Artur Sowinski (2-1-0)
2011-06-11: L vs. [#213LW] Conor McGregor (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 2
2011-05-21: W vs. [#441LW] Cengiz Dana (14-17-0) via UD ()
2011-03-19: W vs. [NA] Carl Morley (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:16 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Maciej Jewtuszko 272, Artur Sowinski 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#126] James Zikic (20-8-2, 184.5lb) vs. [#132] Antoni Chmielewski (20-8-0, 185.2lb)

Last 3 Fights: James Zikic (2-1-0)
2011-05-21: L vs. [#80MW] Michal Materla (15-3-0) via UD ()
2011-03-19: W vs. [#132MW] Antoni Chmielewski (20-8-0) via UD ()
2011-02-27: W vs. [#151MW] Andrew Punshon (10-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:15 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Antoni Chmielewski (2-1-0)
2011-03-19: L vs. [#126MW] James Zikic (20-8-2) via UD ()
2011-01-29: W vs. [#388MW] Vitor Nobrega (11-5-0) via UD ()
2010-10-09: W vs. [#172MW] Gregory Babene (14-10-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Zikic 189, Antoni Chmielewski 252
Previous Match-up Record: James Zikic leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#160] Aslambek Saidov (10-2-0, 169.8lb) vs. [#188] Rafal Moks (6-4-0, 168.9lb)

Last 3 Fights: Aslambek Saidov (3-0-0)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#404MW] Ruben Crawford (9-2-0) via UD ()
2011-01-29: W vs. [#551WW] Domingos Mestre (8-4-0) via UD ()
2011-01-29: W vs. [#763WW] Marco Santi (5-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rafal Moks (1-2-0)
2011-06-04: L vs. [#99WW] Yasubey Enomoto (8-3-0) via MD ()
2011-03-05: L vs. [#105MW] Rashid Magomedov (11-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:05 of round 1
2010-12-10: W vs. [#116MW] Magomed Sultanakhmedov (16-5-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:17 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aslambek Saidov 252, Rafal Moks 175
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Notes about the Fight Card
– Highest-rated fighter always listed first.
– A ‘*’ ranking suggests a fighter is inactive.
– An ‘NA’ ranking suggests the fighter is too low for a ranking or we do not have division info for them.

Fight Card Statistics

Highest Pre-Bout Raw Rating: Mamed Khalidov (215)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Mamed Khalidov
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Mamed Khalidov vs. Jesse Taylor (366)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Mamed Khalidov vs. Jesse Taylor (118)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 78
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Low [**]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Low [**]

Bantamweight (135)
[#5] Alexis Vila (11-0-0) vs. [#21] Eduardo Dantas (12-2-0)
Eduardo Dantas is the All-Time #18 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexis Vila (3-0-0)
2011-10-22: W vs. [#23BW] Marcos Galvao (10-5-1) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#10BW] Joe Warren (7-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:04 of round 1
2011-02-12: W vs. [#303BW] Lewis McKenzie (12-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:26 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Eduardo Dantas (3-0-0)
2011-10-22: W vs. [#40BW] Ed West (17-6-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#32BW] Wilson Reis (12-4-0) via KO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:02 of round 2
2010-12-11: W vs. [NA] Samuel de Souza (1-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:20 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexis Vila 35, Eduardo Dantas 35
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#34] Eric Prindle (9-1-0) vs. [#38] Thiago Santos (10-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Eric Prindle (3-0-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#89HW+] Ron Sparks (8-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:40 of round 1
2011-10-01: W vs. [#56HW+] Abe Wagner (10-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-04-09: W vs. [#435HW+] Josh Burns (6-5-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (3-0-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#48HW+] Neil Grove (11-5-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:38 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#435HW+] Josh Burns (6-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:23 of round 1
2010-08-13: W vs. [#168HW+] Ubiratan Marinho Lima (13-7-0) via DQ (Illegal Punches to the Back) in 3:49 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Eric Prindle 28, Thiago Santos 28
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)
[#36] Kurt Pellegrino (17-6-0) vs. [#69] Patricky Freire (9-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Kurt Pellegrino (1-2-0)
2011-03-19: L vs. [#15LW] Gleison Tibau (25-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2010-07-03: L vs. [#30LW] George Sotiropoulos (14-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2010-03-27: W vs. [#56LW] Fabricio Camoes (13-6-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:20 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Patricky Freire (2-1-0)
2011-05-14: L vs. [#5LW] Michael Chandler (9-0-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2011-04-02: W vs. [#83LW] Toby Imada (29-16-0) via KO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 2:53 of round 1
2011-03-12: W vs. [#201LW] Rob McCullough (19-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:11 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kurt Pellegrino 252, Patricky Freire 196
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#2/#8DD] Mauricio Rua (20-5-0) vs. [#4] Dan Henderson (28-8-0)
Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #4 ranked Light Heavyweight and #15 ranked Absolute fighter.
Dan Henderson is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight and #8 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mauricio Rua (2-1-0)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#7LHW] Forrest Griffin (18-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 1
2011-03-19: L vs. [#1LHW/#3DD] Jon Jones (14-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 2:37 of round 3
2010-05-08: W vs. [#6LHW] Lyoto Machida (17-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:35 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Dan Henderson (3-0-0)
2011-07-30: W vs. [#12HW+] Fedor Emelianenko (31-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:12 of round 1
2011-03-05: W vs. [#17LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 3
2010-12-04: W vs. [#19LHW] Renato Sobral (36-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mauricio Rua leads 7-6
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Bantamweight (135)
[#4] Urijah Faber (25-5-0) vs. [#5] Brian Bowles (10-1-0)
Urijah Faber is the All-Time #11 ranked Absolute fighter.
Brian Bowles is the All-Time #3 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Urijah Faber (2-1-0)
2011-07-02: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#25BW] Eddie Wineland (18-8-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-11-11: W vs. [#15BW] Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:50 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Brian Bowles (2-1-0)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#15BW] Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#100BW] Damacio Page (15-6-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:30 of round 1
2010-03-06: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Urijah Faber leads 3-2
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Middleweight (185)
[#23] Wanderlei Silva (33-11-1) vs. [*] Cung Le (7-1-0)
Wanderlei Silva is the All-Time #9 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Wanderlei Silva (1-2-0)
2011-07-02: L vs. [#18MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2010-02-20: W vs. [#8MW] Michael Bisping (21-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2009-06-13: L vs. [#12LHW] Rich Franklin (28-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Cung Le (2-1-0)
2010-06-26: W vs. [#89WW] Scott Smith (17-9-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 1:46 of round 2
2009-12-19: L vs. [#89WW] Scott Smith (17-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:25 of round 3
2008-03-29: W vs. [*] Frank Shamrock (23-10-2) via TKO (Broken Arm) in 5:00 of round 3

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#6] Eddie Alvarez (22-2-0) vs. [#29] Michael Chandler (8-0-0)
Eddie Alvarez is the All-Time #10 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Alvarez (3-0-0)
2011-04-02: W vs. [#4FW] Pat Curran (16-4-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2010-10-21: W vs. [#72LW] Roger Huerta (21-5-1) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-05-06: W vs. [#34WW] Josh Neer (32-10-1) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:08 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Michael Chandler (3-0-0)
2011-05-14: W vs. [#68LW] Patricky Freire (9-2-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2011-04-09: W vs. [#62LW] Lloyd Woodard (11-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-12: W vs. [#289LW] Marcin Held (11-2-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:56 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (195)
[#7MW] Hector Lombard (30-2-1) vs. [#37] Trevor Prangley (23-8-1)

Last 3 Fights: Hector Lombard (3-0-0)
2011-09-03: W vs. [#25MW] Jesse Taylor (20-7-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:26 of round 2
2011-05-14: W vs. [#64MW] Falaniko Vitale (29-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:54 of round 3
2011-03-25: W vs. [#86MW] Joe Doerksen (47-16-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 4:13 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Trevor Prangley (1-2-0)
2011-07-16: L vs. [#27LHW] Tatsuya Mizuno (10-7-0) via KO (Knee to the Body) in 4:41 of round 1
2011-01-29: L vs. [#24LHW] Roger Gracie (4-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:19 of round 1
2010-09-11: W vs. [#15LHW] Keith Jardine (17-10-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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)
[#18] Marlon Sandro (19-3-0) vs. [#349LW] Rafael Dias (15-8-2)
Marlon Sandro is the All-Time #8 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Sandro (2-1-0)
2011-08-20: L vs. [#4FW] Pat Curran (16-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:00 of round 2
2011-07-23: W vs. [#54FW] Nazareno Malegarie (20-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-25: W vs. [#114LW] Genair da Silva (11-4-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Dias (2-0-1)
2011-06-11: D vs. [#80FW] Jang Yong Kim (4-4-1) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3
2011-04-01: W vs. [NA] Jay Ellis (11-42-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:15 of round 1
2011-02-18: W vs. [NA] Chris Ensley (5-17-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:56 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#88LHW] Antwain Britt (11-5-0) vs. [#452] Lumumba Sayers (4-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Antwain Britt (1-2-0)
2010-11-19: L vs. [#44LHW] Ovince St. Preux (11-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-05-15: L vs. [#17LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (11-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 1
2009-12-19: W vs. [#245LHW] Scott Lighty (7-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Lumumba Sayers (2-1-0)
2011-07-30: L vs. [#111MW] Derek Brunson (8-0-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 1
2011-01-29: W vs. [NA] Edward Banks (3-7-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:39 of round 1
2010-08-07: W vs. [#154MW] Justin Guthrie (7-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:16 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Women Featherweight (145)
[#7] Ronda Rousey (3-0-0) vs. [#9] Julia Budd (2-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Ronda Rousey (3-0-0)
2011-08-12: W vs. [#21FW] Sarah DAlelio (4-2-0) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 0:25 of round 1
2011-06-17: W vs. [NA] Charmaine Tweet (0-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:49 of round 1
2011-03-27: W vs. [#8FW] Ediane Gomes (8-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:25 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Julia Budd (2-1-0)
2011-06-24: W vs. [#22FW] Germaine de Randamie (2-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-01-07: L vs. [#7BW] Amanda Nunes (6-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:14 of round 1
2010-10-22: W vs. [#17FW] Shana Olsen (4-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:51 of round 2

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#26] Anthony Smith (14-7-0) vs. [#94] Adlan Amagov (8-1-1)

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (3-0-0)
2011-07-22: W vs. [#512MW] Ben Lagman (6-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:33 of round 2
2011-07-09: W vs. [NA] Curtis Johnson (3-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:13 of round 1
2011-06-04: W vs. [#56MW] Eric Schambari (15-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:46 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Adlan Amagov (3-0-0)
2011-07-22: W vs. [#279MW] Ronald Stallings (9-4-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2010-12-18: W vs. [#524HW+] Evgeny Erohin (1-1-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 2:28 of round 1
2010-10-01: W vs. [#132LHW] Aleksandar Radosavljevic (11-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 2:10 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#9] Mark Munoz (11-2-0) vs. [#12] Chris Leben (22-7-0)

Last 3 Fights: Mark Munoz (3-0-0)
2011-06-11: W vs. [#8MW] Demian Maia (15-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#76MW] CB Dollaway (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2010-11-20: W vs. [#35MW] Aaron Simpson (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Leben (2-1-0)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#23MW] Wanderlei Silva (33-11-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2011-01-01: L vs. [#13MW] Brian Stann (11-4-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:37 of round 1
2010-07-03: W vs. [#55MW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:40 of round 3

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 (135)
[#12] Renan Barao (26-1-0) vs. [#35] Brad Pickett (20-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#37BW] Cole Escovedo (17-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#55BW] Chris Cariaso (11-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 1
2010-06-20: W vs. [#210FW] Anthony Leone (9-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:29 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (2-1-0)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#39BW] Ivan Menjivar (23-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-08-18: L vs. [#11BW] Scott Jorgensen (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-04-24: W vs. [#13BW] Demetrious Johnson (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#19] Thiago Alves (18-8-0) vs. [#118MW] Papy Abedi (8-0-0)
Thiago Alves is the All-Time #5 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Alves (1-2-0)
2011-05-28: L vs. [#23WW] Rick Story (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-11: W vs. [#68WW] John Howard (15-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-08-07: L vs. [#4WW] Jon Fitch (23-3-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Papy Abedi (3-0-0)
2010-10-29: W vs. [#367MW] Nathan Schouteren (16-13-2) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 1
2010-03-28: W vs. [#473MW] Bohumil Lungrik (14-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 1
2009-12-13: W vs. [*] Nelton Pontes (3-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:17 of round 1

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition.
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Flyweight (115)
[#20] Junji Ikoma (14-12-6) vs. [#44] Mikihito Yamagami (6-2-0)
Junji Ikoma is the All-Time #7 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Junji Ikoma (2-0-1)
2011-04-29: W vs. [#32FLY] Junji Ito (8-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-04-03: D vs. [#156FLY] Takeshi Sato (8-9-2) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3
2010-12-26: W vs. [#210FLY] Teppei Masuda (6-4-1) via Submision (Triangle Choke) in 2:12 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Mikihito Yamagami (3-0-0)
2011-04-29: W vs. [#167FLY] Atsushi Takeuchi (7-7-3) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2010-11-19: W vs. [#174FLY] Shinya Murofushi (6-3-1) via MD ()
2010-07-04: W vs. [#387FLY] Takehiro Harusaki (5-8-1) via UD ()

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mikihito Yamagami leads 2-1
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Flyweight (123)
[#4] Kiyotaka Shimizu (9-4-2) vs. [#11] Shinichi Kojima (11-4-5)
Kiyotaka Shimizu is the All-Time #15 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Shinichi Kojima is the All-Time #3 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Kiyotaka Shimizu (3-0-0)
2011-06-05: W vs. [#8FLY] Mitsuhisa Sunabe (14-7-4) via MD (30-29, 30-29, 30-30)
2011-04-01: W vs. [#109FLY] Junya Kudo (8-4-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:16 of round 2
2010-12-30: W vs. [#245BW] Ichiro Sugita (10-7-6) via SD ()

Last 3 Fights: Shinichi Kojima (2-1-0)
2011-08-06: W vs. [#12FLY] Masaaki Sugawara (11-6-1) via SD (28-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2009-07-19: L vs. [#3FLY] Jussier da Silva (11-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-28, 30-27)
2009-03-20: W vs. [#13FLY] Yuki Shojo (11-6-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:38 of round 3

Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Shinichi Kojima leads 2-0
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Featherweight (143)
[#102] Shigeki Osawa (6-1-2) vs. [#94BW] Akitoshi Tamura (15-11-2)

Last 3 Fights: Shigeki Osawa (1-0-2)
2011-07-17: D vs. [#41FW] Shunichi Shimizu (21-6-10) via Draw in 5:00 of round 2
2010-11-03: D vs. [#101FW] Tomonari Kanomata (19-6-6) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3
2010-10-03: W vs. [#341BW] Masaomi Saito (4-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:42 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Akitoshi Tamura (1-2-0)
2011-07-18: L vs. [#48BW] Tetsu Suzuki (13-8-3) via Submission (Triangle Kimura) in 2:45 of round 3
2010-12-30: L vs. [#54BW] Taiyo Nakahara (12-6-0) via DQ (Low Blows) in 2:07 of round 1
2010-10-30: W vs. [#146BW] Shoko Sato (13-8-1) via SD ()

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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