Fight Matrix Program – Bellator 173: McGeary/McDermott (02-24-2017)
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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Fedor Emelianenko Ranking History
On Saturday night, former Pride FC champion Fedor Emelianenko makes his Bellator debut against Matt Mitrione in the main event of Bellator 172. Emelianenko spent a large chunk of his career as the number-one ranked heavyweight. As you can see in the following chart, he has not experienced the same kind of success recently. However, his time on top is virtually unmatched.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 105: Lewis/Browne (02-19-2017)
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)
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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Tim Kennedy Ranking History
On Tuesday, Tim Kennedy announced his retirement from MMA with a lengthy Facebook post. Kennedy first entered the Fight Matrix rankings in 2003 as the #42 middleweight. The following chart shows his Quarterly Generated Historical Ranking for his career.
Significant dates:
Defeated Michael Bisping on April 16, 2014
Defeated Robbie Lawler on July 30, 2011
Strikeforce debut on June 19, 2009
IFL debut on Feb. 23, 2007
Current MMA Rankings Updated (01-08-2017)
Notable Info
- Logic change to more appropriately handle elite fighters coming back from extended and/or multiple neighboring periods of inactivity.
- Community adjustment made for Japanese Men’s population. For more info, see this post.