Heavyweight (265)
[#7] Antonio Silva (16-4-0) vs. [#13] Travis Browne (13-0-1)

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Silva (1-2-0)
2012-05-26: L vs. [#2HW+/#7DD] Cain Velasquez (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1
2011-09-10: L vs. [#4HW+] Daniel Cormier (10-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:56 of round 1
2011-02-12: W vs. [*] Fedor Emelianenko (34-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Travis Browne (3-0-0)
2012-04-21: W vs. [#50HW+] Chad Griggs (11-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:29 of round 1
2011-09-24: W vs. [#95HW+] Rob Broughton (15-7-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#10HW+] Stefan Struve (25-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Antonio Silva 132, Travis Browne 167
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#6] Jake Ellenberger (27-6-0) vs. [#16] Jay Hieron (23-5-0)
Jake Ellenberger is the All-Time #17 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jake Ellenberger (2-1-0)
2012-06-01: L vs. [#1WW] Martin Kampmann (20-5-0) via TKO (Knee) in 1:40 of round 2
2012-02-15: W vs. [#14WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#7MW] Jake Shields (28-6-1) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:53 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jay Hieron (2-1-0)
2012-07-13: W vs. [#157WW] Romario Manoel da Silva (22-10-1) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:04 of round 2
2011-10-29: L vs. [#10WW] Ben Askren (10-0-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2011-05-07: W vs. [#11LW] Rick Hawn (14-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Ellenberger 126, Jay Hieron 84
Previous Match-up Record: Jay Hieron leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jay Hieron leads 2-1
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Flyweight (125)
[#6] Jussier da Silva (14-1-0) vs. [#8] John Dodson (13-5-0)
Jussier da Silva is the All-Time #4 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jussier da Silva (3-0-0)
2012-06-29: W vs. [#164FLY] Sidney Oliveira (5-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:45 of round 1
2012-03-18: W vs. [NA] Martin Coria (1-3-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 3
2011-12-15: W vs. [#276FLY] Rodrigo Favacho dos Santo (8-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:52 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (3-0-0)
2012-05-05: W vs. [#27FLY] Tim Elliott (8-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#47BW] TJ Dillashaw (6-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 1
2010-12-11: W vs. [#12FLY] John Moraga (11-1-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jussier da Silva 98, John Dodson 153
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)
[#11] Stefan Struve (24-5-0, 251.0lb) vs. [#16] Stipe Miocic (9-0-0, 239.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Stefan Struve (3-0-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#33HW+] Lavar Johnson (17-6-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:05 of round 1
2012-02-15: W vs. [#47HW+] Dave Herman (21-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:52 of round 2
2011-10-01: W vs. [#53HW+] Pat Barry (7-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:22 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (3-0-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#68HW+] Shane del Rosario (11-1-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:14 of round 2
2012-02-15: W vs. [#59HW+] Philip De Fries (9-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:43 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#64LHW] Joey Beltran (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stefan Struve 126, Stipe Miocic 126
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)
[#48] Dan Hardy (24-10-0, 169.0lb) vs. [#62] Amir Sadollah (6-3-0, 169.0lb)
Dan Hardy is the All-Time #25 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dan Hardy (1-2-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#104WW] Duane Ludwig (21-13-0) via KO (Punch and Elbows) in 3:51 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [*] Chris Lytle (31-18-5) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:16 of round 3
2011-03-26: L vs. [#18LHW] Anthony Johnson (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Amir Sadollah (2-1-0)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#89WW] Jorge Lopez (11-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#104WW] Duane Ludwig (21-13-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#136WW] DaMarques Johnson (16-11-0) via Submission (Elbows) in 3:27 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Hardy 126, Amir Sadollah 137
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dan Hardy leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#17] Yves Jabouin (18-7-0, 136.0lb) vs. [#42] Brad Pickett (21-6-0, 135.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Yves Jabouin (3-0-0)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#72BW] Jeff Hougland (10-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#126BW] Walel Watson (9-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#18BW] Ian Loveland (16-9-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (2-1-0)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#213BW] Damacio Page (15-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:05 of round 2
2011-11-05: L vs. [#2BW] Renan Barao (29-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 1
2010-12-16: W vs. [#53BW] Ivan Menjivar (24-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yves Jabouin 137, Brad Pickett 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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A couple of months ago, I looked at the state of the UFC & StrikeForce middleweight divisions, and proposed a few potential match-ups that made sense at the time. Since then, the climate at 185 lbs has changed quite a bit. The injury bug has been running rampant through UFC, and no weight class has been affected as hard as light-heavyweights. Fortunately, several middleweights were willing to move up a weight class on short notice.  With three of the middleweight Top 5 – including the #1 and champion Anderson Silva – scheduled to take their next fight at 205 lbs, this creates an interesting power vacuum at the top of 185. And what better way to fill a vacuum in MMA than a good old-fashioned eight man tournament?

In recent history, UFC has stayed away from the tournament format, using it only on the rare occasion when a title is vacant or disputed, and capping the number of participants at four. Even with those limitations, things seem to go wrong quite often, as was the case with the scoring snafu in the flyweight opening round matchup between Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson. So, Zuffa’s reluctance to do tournaments is understandable. However, the best thing about the tourney I am proposing is that all the first-round match-ups are already scheduled, and we even have several viable alternate bouts, in case of inevitable injuries. They don’t even have to call it a tournament, but the following four bouts all have strong divisional implications, and having the winners face each other tourney-style would result in a perfect contender for Anderson Silva, whenever he decides he’s had his share of super-fights and comes back to defend his crown. Or, if Silva retires or decides to permanently move up to 205, this series of bouts could crown a new champion:

UFC 152 (September 22)
[#14] Brian Stann vs [#15] Michael Bisping

UFC on Fuel TV 6 (November 10th)
[#10] Rich Franklin vs [#45] Cung Le

UFC 155 (December 29)
[#3] Chris Weidman vs [#6] Tim Boetsch
[#8] Alan Belcher vs [#16] Yushin Okami

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Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#2DD] Jon Jones (16-1-0) vs. [#5MW] Vitor Belfort (21-9-0)
Jon Jones is the All-Time #9 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Vitor Belfort is the All-Time #14 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jon Jones (3-0-0)
2012-04-21: W vs. [#4LHW] Rashad Evans (22-2-1) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#3LHW] Lyoto Machida (18-3-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:26 of round 2
2011-09-24: W vs. [#7LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-10-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:14 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (2-1-0)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#19LHW] Anthony Johnson (12-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:49 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#153WW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:52 of round 1
2011-02-05: L vs. [#1MW/#1DD] Anderson Silva (32-4-0) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 3:25 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jon Jones 154, Vitor Belfort 252
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 Championship (125)
[#1/#10DD] Joseph Benavidez (16-2-0) vs. [#2] Demetrious Johnson (15-2-1)

Last 3 Fights: Joseph Benavidez (3-0-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#9FLY] Yasuhiro Urushitani (19-5-6) via TKO (Punches) in 0:11 of round 2
2011-08-14: W vs. [#9BW] Eddie Wineland (19-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#18BW] Ian Loveland (16-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (1-1-1)
2012-06-08: W vs. [#4FLY] Ian McCall (11-3-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-03-03: D vs. [#4FLY] Ian McCall (11-3-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2011-10-01: L vs. [#1BW/#9DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joseph Benavidez 203, Demetrious Johnson 106
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)
[#14] Brian Stann (12-4-0) vs. [#15] Michael Bisping (22-4-0)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #20 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brian Stann (2-1-0)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#58MW] Alessio Sakara (15-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:26 of round 1
2011-10-08: L vs. [#2MW] Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:51 of round 2
2011-05-28: W vs. [#24MW] Jorge Santiago (25-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:29 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (2-1-0)
2012-01-28: L vs. [#2MW] Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#94MW] Jason Miller (23-9-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches) in 3:34 of round 3
2011-02-27: W vs. [*] Jorge Rivera (20-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brian Stann 161, Michael Bisping 238
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Women Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#5DD] Ronda Rousey (5-0-0, 135.0lb) vs. [#2/#7DD] Sarah Kaufman (15-1-0, 134.0lb)
Sarah Kaufman is the All-Time #6 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronda Rousey (3-0-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#4BW] Miesha Tate (12-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1
2011-11-18: W vs. [#9FW] Julia Budd (3-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:39 of round 1
2011-08-12: W vs. [#9BW] Sarah DAlelio (6-2-0) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 0:25 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Sarah Kaufman (3-0-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#3BW] Alexis Davis (12-5-0) via MD (29-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-07-22: W vs. [#7BW] Liz Carmouche (7-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-04-02: W vs. [#45BW] Megumi Yabushita (19-20-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronda Rousey 168, Sarah Kaufman 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#15] Ronaldo Souza (15-3-0, 186.0lb) vs. [#41] Derek Brunson (9-1-0, 186.0lb)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #17 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#70MW] Bristol Marunde (12-7-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:43 of round 3
2011-09-10: L vs. [#4MW] Luke Rockhold (10-1-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
2011-01-29: W vs. [#25MW] Robbie Lawler (19-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:00 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (2-1-0)
2012-06-16: L vs. [#35MW] Kendall Grove (15-10-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
2011-11-18: W vs. [#45MW] Nate James (13-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-07-30: W vs. [#85MW] Lumumba Sayers (6-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 168, Derek Brunson 63
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#35] Tarec Saffiedine (12-3-0, 169.5lb) vs. [#111] Roger Bowling (11-2-0, 170.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Tarec Saffiedine (2-1-0)
2012-01-07: W vs. [#54WW] Tyler Stinson (24-9-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-07-30: W vs. [#168MW] Scott Smith (17-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2011-01-07: L vs. [#19WW] Tyron Woodley (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Roger Bowling (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#358WW] Brandon Saling (8-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 2
2011-12-17: W vs. [#617MW] Jerron Peoples (4-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:42 of round 1
2011-07-22: L vs. [#67WW] Bobby Voelker (24-8-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 2:16 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tarec Saffiedine 224, Roger Bowling 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1/#5DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) vs. [#2/#6DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1)
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #14 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #3 ranked Lightweight and #21 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (3-0-0)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#2LW/#6DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#11LW] Clay Guida (29-13-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-08-14: W vs. [#16LW] Jim Miller (21-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (1-1-1)
2012-02-26: L vs. [#1LW/#5DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#5LW] Gray Maynard (11-1-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4
2011-01-01: D vs. [#5LW] Gray Maynard (11-1-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Henderson 167, Frankie Edgar 167
Previous Match-up Record: Ben Henderson leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#10] Donald Cerrone (18-4-0) vs. [#25] Melvin Guillard (30-11-2)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#41LW] Jeremy Stephens (20-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#4LW] Nate Diaz (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#4FW] Dennis Siver (20-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:22 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Melvin Guillard (1-2-0)
2012-07-07: W vs. [#86LW] Fabricio Camoes (14-7-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-01-20: L vs. [#16LW] Jim Miller (21-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:04 of round 1
2011-10-08: L vs. [#15LW] Joe Lauzon (22-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:47 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 88, Melvin Guillard 35
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#7WW] Jake Shields (27-6-1) vs. [#27] Ed Herman (20-8-0)
Jake Shields is the All-Time #21 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jake Shields (1-2-0)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#143WW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#6WW] Jake Ellenberger (27-6-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2011-04-30: L vs. [*] Georges St Pierre (22-2-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Ed Herman (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#100MW] Clifford Starks (8-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:43 of round 2
2011-08-14: W vs. [#90MW] Kyle Noke (19-6-1) via Submission (Inverted Heel Hook) in 4:15 of round 1
2011-06-04: W vs. [#280MW] Tim Credeur (12-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Shields 167, Ed Herman 189
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)
[#4] Mauricio Rua (20-6-0) vs. [#29] Brandon Vera (12-5-0)
Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #4 ranked Light Heavyweight and #18 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mauricio Rua (1-2-0)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#2LHW] Dan Henderson (29-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#8LHW] Forrest Griffin (19-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 1
2011-03-19: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD] Jon Jones (16-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 2:37 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Brandon Vera (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#80LHW] Eliot Marshall (10-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-01-01: NC vs. [#21LHW] Thiago Silva (14-3-0) via NC (Overturned by NSAC) in 5:00 of round 3
2010-03-21: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD] Jon Jones (16-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:19 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mauricio Rua 259, Brandon Vera 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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#5] Lyoto Machida (17-3-0) vs. [#6] Ryan Bader (14-2-0)
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #7 ranked Light Heavyweight and #19 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (1-2-0)
2011-12-10: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD] Jon Jones (16-1-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:26 of round 2
2011-04-30: W vs. [*] Randy Couture (19-11-0) via KO (Front Kick) in 1:05 of round 2
2010-11-20: L vs. [#7LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (2-1-0)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#7LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#51LHW] Jason Brilz (18-5-1) via KO (Punch) in 1:17 of round 1
2011-07-02: L vs. [*] Tito Ortiz (17-11-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lyoto Machida 238, Ryan Bader 160
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#29] Joe Lauzon (21-7-0) vs. [#32] Jamie Varner (20-6-1)

Last 3 Fights: Joe Lauzon (2-1-0)
2012-02-26: L vs. [#12LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#24LW] Melvin Guillard (30-11-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:47 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#252WW] Curt Warburton (10-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:58 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jamie Varner (3-0-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#80LW] Edson Barboza (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:23 of round 1
2012-02-10: W vs. [#95LW] Drew Fickett (42-18-0) via Submission (Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
2011-10-21: W vs. [#232FW] Nate Jolly (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:09 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joe Lauzon 160, Jamie Varner 70
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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Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#3] Urijah Faber (26-5-0) vs. [#5] Renan Barao (28-1-0)
Urijah Faber is the All-Time #9 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Urijah Faber (2-1-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#10BW] Brian Bowles (10-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:27 of round 2
2011-07-02: L vs. [#1BW/#9DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#9BW] Eddie Wineland (19-8-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#23BW] Scott Jorgensen (13-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#38BW] Brad Pickett (21-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:09 of round 1
2011-05-28: W vs. [#57BW] Cole Escovedo (17-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Urijah Faber 245, Renan Barao 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#6] Hector Lombard (31-2-1) vs. [#9] Tim Boetsch (15-4-0)
Hector Lombard is the All-Time #22 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Hector Lombard (3-0-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#38LHW] Trevor Prangley (25-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:06 of round 2
2011-09-03: W vs. [#86WW] Jesse Taylor (20-9-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:26 of round 2
2011-05-14: W vs. [#79MW] Falaniko Vitale (30-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:54 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (3-0-0)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#17MW] Yushin Okami (26-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 3
2011-09-24: W vs. [#40MW] Nick Ring (12-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#33MW] Kendall Grove (15-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hector Lombard 245, Tim Boetsch 146
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)
[#18] Cheick Kongo (17-7-2) vs. [#73] Shawn Jordan (13-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Cheick Kongo (2-1-0)
2012-02-26: L vs. [#12HW+] Mark Hunt (8-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 1
2011-10-29: W vs. [#26HW+] Matt Mitrione (5-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)
2011-06-26: W vs. [#56HW+] Pat Barry (7-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:39 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Shawn Jordan (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#219HW+] Oli Thompson (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 2
2011-09-23: W vs. [#35HW+] Lavar Johnson (17-6-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 3:08 of round 2
2011-07-22: L vs. [#47HW+] Devin Cole (20-9-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cheick Kongo 146, Shawn Jordan 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#5] Luke Rockhold (9-1-0) vs. [#12] Tim Kennedy (14-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Luke Rockhold (3-0-0)
2012-01-07: W vs. [#29MW] Keith Jardine (17-11-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:26 of round 1
2011-09-10: W vs. [#15MW] Ronaldo Souza (15-3-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
2010-02-26: W vs. [#79WW] Paul Bradley (20-4-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body) in 2:24 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tim Kennedy (2-1-0)
2011-07-30: W vs. [#17MW] Robbie Lawler (19-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-05: W vs. [#109LHW] Melvin Manhoef (24-9-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:41 of round 1
2010-08-21: L vs. [#15MW] Ronaldo Souza (15-3-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Rockhold 189, Tim Kennedy 350
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Luke Rockhold leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[*] Nate Marquardt (31-10-2) vs. [#17] Tyron Woodley (10-0-0)
Nate Marquardt is the All-Time #15 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Nate Marquardt (2-1-0)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#42WW] Dan Miller (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-13: L vs. [#16MW] Yushin Okami (26-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-09-15: W vs. [#21MW] Rousimar Palhares (14-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:28 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tyron Woodley (3-0-0)
2012-01-07: W vs. [#20WW] Jordan Mein (24-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2011-07-30: W vs. [#25WW] Paul Daley (29-12-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-01-07: W vs. [#34WW] Tarec Saffiedine (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nate Marquardt 483, Tyron Woodley 189
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)
[#17] Robbie Lawler (19-8-0) vs. [#55LHW] Lorenz Larkin (12-0-0)
Robbie Lawler is the All-Time #16 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (1-2-0)
2012-01-07: W vs. [#48MW] Adlan Amagov (9-2-1) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
2011-07-30: L vs. [#12MW] Tim Kennedy (14-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-29: L vs. [#15MW] Ronaldo Souza (15-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:00 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Lorenz Larkin (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2012-01-07: NC vs. [#11LHW] Muhammed Lawal (8-1-0) via NC (Overturned by NSAC) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-09-23: W vs. [#100LHW] Nick Rossborough (20-15-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-24: W vs. [#65LHW] Gian Villante (10-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robbie Lawler 189, Lorenz Larkin 189
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)
[#4] Mark Munoz (12-2-0) vs. [#7] Chris Weidman (8-0-0)
Mark Munoz is the All-Time #25 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mark Munoz (3-0-0)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#19MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-06-11: W vs. [#9WW] Demian Maia (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#47MW] CB Dollaway (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (3-0-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#9WW] Demian Maia (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#46MW] Tom Lawlor (8-4-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:07 of round 1
2011-06-11: W vs. [#101MW] Jesse Bongfeldt (16-5-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:54 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mark Munoz 249, Chris Weidman 165
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)
[#34MW] Aaron Simpson (11-3-0) vs. [#76MW] Kenny Robertson (11-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Aaron Simpson (2-1-0)
2012-02-15: L vs. [#27MW] Ronny Markes (13-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#174MW] Eric Schafer (12-7-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#126MW] Brad Tavares (8-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Kenny Robertson (2-1-0)
2011-10-01: W vs. [#96MW] Lucio Linhares (17-7-0) via KO (Spinning Back Fist) in 4:44 of round 1
2011-02-05: L vs. [#21WW] Mike Pierce (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 2
2010-08-19: W vs. [#354MW] John Kolosci (15-9-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 2:41 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aaron Simpson 147, Kenny Robertson 284
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)
[#32] Francis Carmont (18-7-0) vs. [#98] Karlos Vemola (9-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Francis Carmont (3-0-0)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#154MW] Magnus Cedenblad (10-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:42 of round 2
2011-10-29: W vs. [#92MW] Chris Camozzi (17-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-17: W vs. [#195LHW] Jason Day (19-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:10 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Karlos Vemola (2-1-0)
2012-05-05: W vs. [#146MW] Mike Massenzio (13-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:07 of round 2
2011-08-14: L vs. [#27MW] Ronny Markes (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-13: W vs. [#45HW+] Seth Petruzelli (15-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:46 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Carmont 88, Karlos Vemola 67
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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