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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 106: Belfort/Gastelum (03-11-2017)

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#9] Vitor Belfort (25-13-0, +299) vs. [#10] Kelvin Gastelum (13-2-0, -377)
Vitor Belfort is the All-Time #21 ranked Middleweight and #28 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (1-2-0)
2016-10-08: L vs. [#6MW] Gegard Mousasi (41-6-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:43 of round 2
2016-05-14: L vs. [#4MW] Ronaldo Souza (24-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:38 of round 1
2015-11-07: W vs. [*] Dan Henderson (32-15-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (2-1-0)
2016-12-10: W vs. [*] Tim Kennedy (18-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 3
2016-07-09: W vs. [#15MW] Johny Hendricks (18-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2015-11-21: L vs. [#8WW] Neil Magny (19-5-0) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Belfort 154, Kelvin Gastelum 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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Lightweight (155)
[#5] Edson Barboza (18-4-0, -172) vs. [#9] Beneil Dariush (14-2-0, +144)
Edson Barboza is the All-Time #34 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Beneil Dariush is the All-Time #47 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2016-07-23: W vs. [#31LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#4FW] Anthony Pettis (19-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-12-11: L vs. [#3LW] Tony Ferguson (22-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:54 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Beneil Dariush (2-1-0)
2016-11-05: W vs. [#26LW] Rashid Magomedov (19-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-06-04: W vs. [#32LW] James Vick (10-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 1
2016-04-16: L vs. [#10LW] Michael Chiesa (14-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:20 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 231, Beneil Dariush 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Beneil Dariush leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#8] Mauricio Rua (24-10-0) vs. [#27] Gian Villante (15-7-0)
Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and #27 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mauricio Rua (2-1-0)
2016-05-14: W vs. [#13LHW] Corey Anderson (9-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-08-01: W vs. [#11LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (22-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-11-08: L vs. [#18LHW] Ovince St. Preux (19-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Gian Villante (2-1-0)
2016-12-09: W vs. [#70LHW] Saparbek Safarov (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:54 of round 2
2016-03-05: L vs. [#15LHW] Ilir Latifi (12-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-11-14: W vs. [*] Anthony Perosh (15-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mauricio Rua 301, Gian Villante 92
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 209: Woodley/Thompson II (03-03-2017)

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Jason

Welterweight Championship (170)
[#1] Tyron Woodley (16-3-1, +123) vs. [#2] Stephen Thompson (13-1-1, -147)
Tyron Woodley is the All-Time #8 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Stephen Thompson is the All-Time #22 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tyron Woodley (2-0-1)
2016-11-12: D vs. [#2WW] Stephen Thompson (13-1-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5
2016-07-30: W vs. [#3WW] Robbie Lawler (27-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:12 of round 1
2015-01-31: W vs. [#10MW] Kelvin Gastelum (13-2-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Stephen Thompson (2-0-1)
2016-11-12: D vs. [#1WW] Tyron Woodley (16-3-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5
2016-06-18: W vs. [#13WW] Rory MacDonald (18-4-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 48-47)
2016-02-06: W vs. [#15MW] Johny Hendricks (18-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:31 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tyron Woodley 112, Stephen Thompson 112
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 0-0-1
Wins Against Common Opposition: Stephen Thompson leads 1-0
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Lightweight Championship (155)
[#3] Tony Ferguson (22-3-0, +169) vs. [#6] Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0-0, -206)
Tony Ferguson is the All-Time #26 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the All-Time #27 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (3-0-0)
2016-11-05: W vs. [#4LW] Rafael dos Anjos (25-9-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-07-13: W vs. [#88LW] Lando Vannata (9-1-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:22 of round 2
2015-12-11: W vs. [#5LW] Edson Barboza (18-4-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:54 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#14LW] Michael Johnson (17-11-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:31 of round 3
2016-04-16: W vs. [#87LW] Darrell Horcher (12-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 2
2014-04-19: W vs. [#4LW] Rafael dos Anjos (25-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 119, Khabib Nurmagomedov 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Khabib Nurmagomedov leads 4-3
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Middleweight (185)
[#16LHW] Rashad Evans (21-5-1) vs. [#28] Daniel Kelly (12-1-0)
Rashad Evans is the All-Time #39 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rashad Evans (1-2-0)
2016-04-16: L vs. [#6LHW] Glover Teixeira (26-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
2015-10-03: L vs. [#5LHW] Ryan Bader (22-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#40LHW] Chael Sonnen (28-15-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:05 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Kelly (3-0-0)
2016-11-26: W vs. [#36MW] Chris Camozzi (24-12-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-03-19: W vs. [#48MW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (7-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:36 of round 3
2015-11-14: W vs. [#163MW] Steve Montgomery (9-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rashad Evans 322, Daniel Kelly 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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Fight Matrix Program – Bellator 173: McGeary/McDermott (02-24-2017)

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Liam McGeary (11-1-0) vs. [#140] Brett McDermott (7-4-0)
Liam McGeary is the All-Time #38 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Liam McGeary (2-1-0)
2016-11-04: L vs. [#4LHW] Phil Davis (17-3-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2015-09-19: W vs. [*] Tito Ortiz (20-12-1) via Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) in 4:41 of round 1
2015-02-27: W vs. [#25LHW] Emanuel Newton (26-11-1) via UD (48-46, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Brett McDermott (2-1-0)
2016-09-24: W vs. [#264LHW] Dan Konecke (5-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:50 of round 2
2016-07-09: L vs. [#170LHW] Kenneth Bergh (5-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:02 of round 1
2016-05-14: W vs. [#523HW+] Jamie Sloane (6-3-0) via in of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Liam McGeary 112, Brett McDermott 153
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)
[#541] James Gallagher (5-0-0) vs. [#1754LW] Kirill Medvedovsky (7-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: James Gallagher (3-0-0)
2016-12-16: W vs. [NA] Anthony Taylor (1-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 3
2016-07-16: W vs. [#893FW] Mike Cutting (6-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-02-27: W vs. [NA] Gerard Gilmore (2-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:55 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Kirill Medvedovsky (1-2-0)
2016-11-10: L vs. [#29FW] Georgi Karakhanyan (26-7-1) via in of round 1
2016-03-09: L vs. [#393BW] Magomed Ginazov (11-2-0) via UD ()
2016-02-06: W vs. [NA] Evgeny Zhekalov (2-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Gallagher 70, Kirill Medvedovsky 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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Women Featherweight (140)
[#26BW] Sinead Kavanagh (4-0-0) vs. [*] Iony Razafiarison (2-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Sinead Kavanagh (3-0-0)
2016-12-16: W vs. [#59BW] Elina Kallionidou (5-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-25, 30-26)
2016-09-10: W vs. [NA] Katarzyna Sadura (2-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:46 of round 1
2016-02-27: W vs. [#25FW] Zarah Fairn dos Santos (3-2-0) via SD ()

Last 3 Fights: Iony Razafiarison (2-1-0)
2015-06-26: L vs. [*] Bryanna Fissori (2-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-01-31: W vs. [*] Sandra Ameziane (2-1-0) via UD ()
2013-10-26: W vs. [NA] Stephanie Guyodo (0-1-0) via Submission (Choke) in 3:52 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sinead Kavanagh 70, Iony Razafiarison 609
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 105: Lewis/Browne (02-19-2017)

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#9] Travis Browne (18-5-1, -101) vs. [#12] Derrick Lewis (17-4-0, -123)
Travis Browne is the All-Time #25 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Travis Browne (1-2-0)
2016-09-10: L vs. [#2HW+] Fabricio Werdum (21-6-1) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#3HW+] Cain Velasquez (14-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:57 of round 1
2016-01-17: W vs. [#21HW+] Matt Mitrione (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (3-0-0)
2016-12-09: W vs. [#45HW+] Shamil Abdurakhimov (17-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:42 of round 4
2016-07-07: W vs. [#13HW+] Roy Nelson (22-13-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-04-10: W vs. [#37HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (17-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:48 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Travis Browne 162, Derrick Lewis 72
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Travis Browne leads 2-1
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Middleweight (185)
[#14WW] Johny Hendricks (17-6-0, +126) vs. [#42] Hector Lombard (34-6-1, -152)
Johny Hendricks is the All-Time #36 ranked Absolute fighter.
Hector Lombard is the All-Time #28 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Johny Hendricks (0-3-0)
2016-12-30: L vs. [#8WW] Neil Magny (19-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#10MW] Kelvin Gastelum (13-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-02-06: L vs. [#2WW] Stephen Thompson (13-1-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:31 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Hector Lombard (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2016-06-04: L vs. [*] Dan Henderson (32-15-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:27 of round 2
2016-03-19: L vs. [#8WW] Neil Magny (19-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:46 of round 3
2015-01-03: NC vs. [#96WW] Joshua Burkman (28-14-0)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Johny Hendricks 51, Hector Lombard 260
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)
[#24] Cezar Ferreira (11-5-0, -122) vs. [#27] Elias Theodorou (12-1-0, -102)

Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (3-0-0)
2016-11-19: W vs. [#54MW] Jack Hermansson (14-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 2
2016-07-08: W vs. [#37MW] Anthony Smith (26-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-04-16: W vs. [#154MW] Oluwale Bamgbose (6-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Elias Theodorou (2-1-0)
2016-06-18: W vs. [#23MW] Sam Alvey (30-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-12-10: L vs. [#26MW] Thiago Santos (13-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2015-03-14: W vs. [#90LHW] Roger Narvaez (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:07 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cezar Ferreira 92, Elias Theodorou 246
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 172: Fedor/Mitrione (02-18-2017)

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#21] Matt Mitrione (11-5-0, -156) vs. [#29] Fedor Emelianenko (36-4-0, +128)
Fedor Emelianenko is the All-Time #1 ranked Heavyweight and #4 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Matt Mitrione (2-1-0)
2016-07-16: W vs. [#50HW+] Oli Thompson (17-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 2
2016-06-24: W vs. [#92HW+] Carl Seumanutafa (10-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:22 of round 1
2016-01-17: L vs. [#9HW+] Travis Browne (18-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Fedor Emelianenko (3-0-0)
2016-06-17: W vs. [#110HW+] Fabio Maldonado (22-11-0) via MD (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
2015-12-31: W vs. [#257HW+] Jaideep Singh (2-2-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 3:02 of round 1
2012-06-21: W vs. [*] Pedro Rizzo (20-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:24 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Mitrione 217, Fedor Emelianenko 246
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)
[#31] Josh Thomson (22-8-0) vs. [#40] Patricky Freire (16-8-0)
Josh Thomson is the All-Time #30 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Josh Thomson (2-1-0)
2015-12-04: W vs. [#357LW] Pablo Villaseca (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:59 of round 2
2015-09-19: W vs. [*] Mike Bronzoulis (18-9-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 0:39 of round 3
2015-07-15: L vs. [#3LW] Tony Ferguson (22-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Patricky Freire (2-1-0)
2016-06-24: L vs. [#7LW] Michael Chandler (16-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:14 of round 1
2016-04-16: W vs. [#248LW] Edimilson Souza (15-5-0) via UD ()
2016-01-29: W vs. [#218LW] Ryan Couture (10-5-0) via in of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Thomson 442, Patricky Freire 239
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#17] Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. [#50] Oli Thompson (17-9-0)
Cheick Kongo is the All-Time #48 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cheick Kongo (3-0-0)
2016-09-16: W vs. [#23HW+] Tony Johnson (10-3-0) via MD (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
2016-02-26: W vs. [#98HW+] Vinicius Kappke de Queiro (8-4-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-06-26: W vs. [#20HW+] Alexander Volkov (27-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Oli Thompson (2-1-0)
2016-07-16: L vs. [#21HW+] Matt Mitrione (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 2
2015-12-31: W vs. [#32HW+] Fernando Rodrigues Jr. (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 1
2015-10-31: W vs. [#167HW+] Michal Wlodarek (7-2-0) via DQ (Knee to Head of Grounded Fighter) in 1:42 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cheick Kongo 155, Oli Thompson 217
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Cheick Kongo leads 2-0
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 208: Holm/de Randamie (02-11-2017)

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jason

Women Featherweight Championship (145)
[#5BW/#10DD] Holly Holm (10-2-0, +101) vs. [#15BW] Germaine de Randamie (6-3-0, -125)
Holly Holm is the All-Time #18 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (1-2-0)
2016-07-23: L vs. [#2BW/#5DD/#5P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (14-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2016-03-05: L vs. [*] Miesha Tate (18-7-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:30 of round 5
2015-11-14: W vs. [#4BW/#9DD/#10P4P] Ronda Rousey (12-2-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:59 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Germaine de Randamie (2-1-0)
2016-05-08: W vs. [*] Anna Elmose (3-2-0) via KO (Knee to the Body) in 3:46 of round 1
2015-03-14: W vs. [*] Larissa Pacheco (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:02 of round 2
2013-11-06: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#2P4P] Amanda Nunes (14-4-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Holly Holm 203, Germaine de Randamie 279
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] Derek Brunson (16-4-0, -127) vs. [#18] Anderson Silva (33-8-0, +103)
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Middleweight and #2 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (2-1-0)
2016-11-26: L vs. [#7MW] Robert Whittaker (17-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:07 of round 1
2016-09-17: W vs. [#15MW] Uriah Hall (12-8-0) via TKO (Punch) in 1:41 of round 1
2016-02-21: W vs. [#28WW] Roan Carneiro (21-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#3LHW] Daniel Cormier (18-1-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2016-02-27: L vs. [#1MW/#4DD/#5P4P] Michael Bisping (30-7-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2015-01-31: NC vs. [*] Nick Diaz (26-9-0)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Brunson 77, Anderson Silva 217
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#6] Glover Teixeira (25-5-0, -156) vs. [#51] Jared Cannonier (9-1-0, +128)
Glover Teixeira is the All-Time #24 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (2-1-0)
2016-08-20: L vs. [#2LHW/#10P4P] Anthony Johnson (22-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:13 of round 1
2016-04-16: W vs. [#16LHW] Rashad Evans (21-5-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
2015-11-07: W vs. [#37LHW] Patrick Cummins (8-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:12 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jared Cannonier (2-1-0)
2016-12-03: W vs. [#92LHW] Ion Cutelaba (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-04-10: W vs. [#115HW+] Cyril Asker (8-2-0) via KO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:44 of round 1
2015-01-03: L vs. [#34HW+] Shawn Jordan (19-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Glover Teixeira 175, Jared Cannonier 70
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 104: Rodriguez/Penn (02-04-2017)

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#15] Dennis Bermudez (16-5-0, -189) vs. [*] Chan Sung Jung (13-4-0, +157)

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (2-1-0)
2016-08-06: W vs. [#81FW] Rony Mariano Bezerra (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2016-02-21: W vs. [#36FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (35-11-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-07-11: L vs. [#8FW] Jeremy Stephens (25-13-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:32 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (2-1-0)
2013-08-03: L vs. [#1FW/#5DD/#4P4P] Jose Aldo (26-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:00 of round 4
2012-05-15: W vs. [#23LW] Dustin Poirier (20-5-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:07 of round 4
2011-12-10: W vs. [*] Mark Hominick (20-12-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:07 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dennis Bermudez 182, Chan Sung Jung 1281
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)
[#14] Alexa Grasso (9-0-0, -295) vs. [#31] Felice Herrig (11-6-0, +236)

Last 3 Fights: Alexa Grasso (3-0-0)
2016-11-05: W vs. [#64SW] Heather Clark (7-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-07-29: W vs. [#80SW] Jodie Esquibel (5-2-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-02-27: W vs. [#16SW] Mizuki Inoue (13-3-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Felice Herrig (2-1-0)
2016-07-23: W vs. [#78SW] Kailin Curran (4-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:59 of round 1
2015-04-18: L vs. [#29SW] Paige VanZant (7-3-0) via UD (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)
2014-12-12: W vs. [#94SW] Lisa Ellis (15-11-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:05 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexa Grasso 91, Felice Herrig 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)
[#47] Abel Trujillo (14-6-0, -111) vs. [#55] James Vick (9-1-0, -112)

Last 3 Fights: Abel Trujillo (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2016-05-29: W vs. [#155LW] Jordan Rinaldi (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-01-02: W vs. [#208LW] Tony Sims (12-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:18 of round 1
2015-11-07: NC vs. [*] Gleison Tibau (32-11-0)

Last 3 Fights: James Vick (2-1-0)
2016-06-04: L vs. [#9LW] Beneil Dariush (14-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 1
2016-04-23: W vs. [#185LW] Glaico Franca (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-05-10: W vs. [#91LW] Jake Matthews (10-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:53 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Abel Trujillo 251, James Vick 245
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 23 – Shevchenko/Pena (01-28-2017)

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jason

Women Bantamweight (135)
[#3/#6DD/#9P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (13-2-0, -121) vs. [#7] Julianna Pena (8-2-0, -102)
Valentina Shevchenko is the All-Time #46 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Valentina Shevchenko (2-1-0)
2016-07-23: W vs. [#5BW/#9DD] Holly Holm (10-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2016-03-05: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#2P4P] Amanda Nunes (14-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2015-12-19: W vs. [#23BW] Sarah Kaufman (17-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Julianna Pena (3-0-0)
2016-07-09: W vs. [#12BW] Cat Zingano (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-10-03: W vs. [#20BW] Jessica Eye (11-6-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2015-04-04: W vs. [#82BW] Milana Dudieva (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:59 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Valentina Shevchenko 189, Julianna Pena 203
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] Donald Cerrone (32-7-0, -160) vs. [#13] Jorge Masvidal (31-11-0, +134)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (3-0-0)
2016-12-10: W vs. [#22WW] Matt Brown (20-16-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:34 of round 3
2016-08-20: W vs. [#20WW] Rick Story (19-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:02 of round 2
2016-06-18: W vs. [#24WW] Patrick Cote (23-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:35 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Jorge Masvidal (2-1-0)
2016-12-03: W vs. [#21WW] Jake Ellenberger (31-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:05 of round 1
2016-07-30: W vs. [#51LW] Ross Pearson (19-13-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-05-29: L vs. [#8WW] Lorenz Larkin (18-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 49, Jorge Masvidal 56
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Donald Cerrone leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#10] Andrei Arlovski (25-13-0, +322) vs. [#34] Francis Ngannou (9-1-0, -418)
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #14 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (0-3-0)
2016-09-03: L vs. [#7HW+] Josh Barnett (35-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:53 of round 3
2016-05-08: L vs. [#4HW+] Alistair Overeem (41-15-0) via TKO (Front Kick and Punches) in 1:12 of round 2
2016-01-02: L vs. [#1HW+/#3DD/#3P4P] Stipe Miocic (16-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Francis Ngannou (3-0-0)
2016-12-09: W vs. [#61HW+] Anthony Hamilton (15-6-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:57 of round 1
2016-07-23: W vs. [#196LHW] Bojan Mihajlovic (10-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:34 of round 1
2016-04-10: W vs. [#87HW+] Curtis Blaydes (6-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrei Arlovski 147, Francis Ngannou 50
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Fight Matrix Program – Bellator 170: Sonnen/Ortiz (01-21-2017)

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[*] Tito Ortiz (19-12-1, +141) vs. [*] Chael Sonnen (28-14-1, -169)
Tito Ortiz is the All-Time #5 ranked Light Heavyweight and #26 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chael Sonnen is the All-Time #40 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tito Ortiz (2-1-0)
2015-09-19: L vs. [#10LHW] Liam McGeary (11-1-0) via Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) in 4:41 of round 1
2014-11-15: W vs. [*] Stephan Bonnar (15-9-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
2014-05-17: W vs. [#17MW] Alexander Shlemenko (54-9-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Chael Sonnen (1-2-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#16LHW] Rashad Evans (21-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:05 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [#8LHW] Mauricio Rua (24-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:47 of round 1
2013-04-27: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (22-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:33 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tito Ortiz 490, Chael Sonnen 1162
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tito Ortiz leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#58] Brennan Ward (14-4-0) vs. [#73] Paul Daley (38-14-2)
Paul Daley is the All-Time #47 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brennan Ward (2-1-0)
2016-11-04: W vs. [#108WW] Saad Awad (19-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:26 of round 1
2016-04-22: L vs. [#132WW] Evangelista Santos (21-18-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:30 of round 1
2015-12-31: W vs. [#112WW] Ken Hasegawa (14-1-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Paul Daley (2-1-0)
2016-07-16: L vs. [#12WW] Douglas Lima (28-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-01-29: W vs. [#302WW] Andy Uhrich (11-6-0) via in of round 1
2015-07-17: W vs. [#386MW] Dennis Olson (14-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:12 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brennan Ward 78, Paul Daley 189
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)
[#66] Hisaki Kato (7-2-0) vs. [*] Ralek Gracie (3-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Hisaki Kato (2-1-0)
2016-10-21: W vs. [#189MW] A.J. Matthews (8-6-0) via in of round 1
2016-04-17: W vs. [#601WW] Yuta Watanabe (19-8-4) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2015-11-20: L vs. [#44MW] Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:43 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ralek Gracie (3-0-0)
2010-05-29: W vs. [#1059WW] Kazushi Sakuraba (26-17-1) via UD ()
2008-06-15: W vs. [*] Alavutdin Gadjiev (18-13-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:02 of round 1
2007-07-16: W vs. [*] Katsuyori Shibata (4-11-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:05 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hisaki Kato 92, Ralek Gracie 2429
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 103: Rodriguez/Penn (01-14-2017)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#35] Yair Rodriguez (9-1-0, -477) vs. [*] B.J. Penn (16-10-2, +357)
B.J. Penn is the All-Time #7 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Yair Rodriguez (3-0-0)
2016-08-06: W vs. [#79FW] Alex Caceres (12-9-0) via SD (46-49, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#29FW] Andre Fili (16-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:15 of round 2
2015-10-03: W vs. [#105FW] Dan Hooker (13-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: B.J. Penn (0-3-0)
2014-07-06: L vs. [#3FW] Frankie Edgar (21-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 3
2012-12-08: L vs. [#11WW] Rory MacDonald (18-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
2011-10-29: L vs. [*] Nick Diaz (26-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yair Rodriguez 162, B.J. Penn 924
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)
[#23] Marcin Held (22-5-0, +113) vs. [#25] Joe Lauzon (26-12-0, -137)

Last 3 Fights: Marcin Held (1-2-0)
2016-11-05: L vs. [#20LW] Diego Sanchez (27-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-05-20: W vs. [#46LW] Dave Jansen (20-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-11-06: L vs. [#12LW] Will Brooks (18-2-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Joe Lauzon (1-2-0)
2016-08-27: L vs. [#17LW] Jim Miller (28-8-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2016-07-09: W vs. [#20LW] Diego Sanchez (27-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:26 of round 1
2015-12-11: L vs. [#15LW] Evan Dunham (18-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marcin Held 71, Joe Lauzon 141
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joe Lauzon leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#41] Ben Saunders (20-7-2, -115) vs. [#87] Court McGee (18-5-0, -108)

Last 3 Fights: Ben Saunders (2-1-0)
2016-09-09: W vs. [#123WW] Jacob Volkmann (19-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:17 of round 1
2016-01-17: L vs. [#24WW] Patrick Cote (23-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:14 of round 2
2015-07-25: W vs. [#53WW] Kenny Robertson (15-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Court McGee (2-1-0)
2016-08-06: W vs. [#132WW] Dominique Steele (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-04-16: L vs. [#32WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (23-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:15 of round 1
2015-12-12: W vs. [#123MW] Marcio Alexandre Jr. (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Saunders 128, Court McGee 162
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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