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Fight Matrix Program: UFC 169 (02-01-2014)

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Jason

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#10DD/#6P4P] Renan Barao (31-1-0, -286) vs. [#2] Urijah Faber (30-6-0, +227)
Renan Barao is the All-Time #3 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Urijah Faber is the All-Time #4 ranked Bantamweight and #10 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#6BW] Eddie Wineland (21-9-1) via TKO (Spinning Back Kick and Punches) in 0:35 of round 2
2013-02-16: W vs. [#11BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:57 of round 4
2012-07-21: W vs. [#2BW] Urijah Faber (30-6-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Urijah Faber (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#11BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 2
2013-08-17: W vs. [#19BW] Iuri Alcantara (28-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#20FLY] Scott Jorgensen (14-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:16 of round 4

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renan Barao 133, Urijah Faber 49
Previous Match-up Record: Renan Barao leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 4 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight Championship (145)
[#1/#5DD/#3P4P] Jose Aldo (23-1-0, -618) vs. [#8] Ricardo Lamas (13-2-0, +446)
Jose Aldo is the All-Time #1 ranked Featherweight and #9 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jose Aldo (3-0-0)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#23FW] Chan Sung Jung (13-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:00 of round 4
2013-02-02: W vs. [#3FW] Frankie Edgar (16-4-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#2FW/#9P4P] Chad Mendes (16-1-0) via KO (Knee) in 4:59 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ricardo Lamas (3-0-0)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#73FW] Erik Koch (13-3-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:32 of round 2
2012-06-22: W vs. [#21FW] Hatsu Hioki (26-7-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#4FW] Cub Swanson (20-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:16 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jose Aldo 182, Ricardo Lamas 371
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)
[#9] Alistair Overeem (36-13-0, -331) vs. [#11] Frank Mir (16-8-0, +259)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #14 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Frank Mir is the All-Time #8 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (1-2-0)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#6HW+] Travis Browne (16-1-1) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-02-02: L vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 3
2011-12-30: W vs. [*] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 2:26 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (0-3-0)
2013-08-31: L vs. [#10HW+] Josh Barnett (33-7-0) via TKO (Knee) in 1:56 of round 1
2013-04-20: L vs. [#3HW+] Daniel Cormier (13-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-05-26: L vs. [#2HW+] Junior dos Santos (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 168, Frank Mir 154
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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UFC Title Picture – 2014 Preview

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Oleg

It’s a new year – a good time to reflect on the past, and speculate about what the future may hold. For the UFC, the new year comes amid some turmoil at the highest levels of the sport: with George St. Pierre vacating his title, Anderson Silva suffering an injury that may be career-ending, and Dominic Cruz finally being stripped of the belt that he has not defended in over two years, we could see a lot of new faces wearing the gold in 2014. Here’s a preview of what each divisional title picture will look like in the coming year.

Heavyweight

The heavyweight division is cursed. There is no other way to put it. Just when it seems like things are looking up for this weight class, it all falls apart again in a mess of injuries, suspensions, contract disputes, etc – there are always some unforeseen circumstances which put a damper on the HW title picture. Once again, the reigning champion Cain Velasquez is sidelined with a recurrent shoulder injury that will likely keep him out of action for most of year. As for contenders… we have [#5] Fabricio Werdum and [#6] Travis Browne, both on impressive win streaks, facing off at UFC on Fox 11 in April for a chance to take on the champion – whenever he’s ready to return. Beyond that, the division looks fairly bleak. [#2] Junior Dos Santos is 1-2 against the champ; he may still be the next best fighter in the division but will need to win a few fights to earn another title shot. [#3] Daniel Cormier is slimming down to try his luck at 205 lbs; [#4] Antonio Silva is out for most of the year with a PED suspension, and the remainder of the Top 10 with the exception of Mark Hunt are all coming off losses. The upcoming fight between [#11] Stipe Miocic and [#14] Gabriel Gonzaga could determine the next contender after Werdum/Browne, though I won’t wager on the HW title being defended more than once in 2014, but if you want to take the risk BitBet.com is a good choice.

Light-heavyweight

With Anderson Silva losing his middleweight title and GSP vacating the welterweight belt, light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones became UFC’s longest-reigning title holder with 6 consecutive defenses. He will get the opportunity to make it 7 when he faces [#6] Glover Texeira at UFC 172. But before that, two other high-profile bouts are on deck for the 205lbs division: [#2] Rashad Evans vs [#3 HW] Daniel Cormier, and [#4] Alexander Gustafsson vs [#17] Jimi Manuwa. The winner of either fight could make a solid case for the next title shot – or they could face off for the #1 contender eliminator. Meanwhile, [#3] Phil Davis has quietly amassed a 3-fight winning streak, and though he doesn’t currently have a fight scheduled, Davis has to be mentioned among the potential contenders in the upcoming year.

Middleweight

This is where things start to get really interesting. About a year ago, a rumored matchup between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort failed to materialize. Instead Chris Weidman went on to beat Anderson Silva twice in 2013, capturing and defending the middleweight title, while Belfort racked up wins against Michael Bisping, Luke Rockhold, and Dan Henderson – all three by head kick KO. Weidman and Belfort are now ranked #1 and #2 in the division, and will finally meet later this year (date not yet scheduled) with gold on the line. With the previous champion [#4] Anderson Silva out for most of the year (if not permanently), there are a few fresh faces waiting to challenge the winner of Weidman/Belfort. [#3] Lyoto Machida vs [#10 LHW] Gegard Mousasi and [#5] Rolando Souza vs [#7] Francis Carmont are the matchups most likely to produce the next middleweight contender. A few other names in the proverbial mix include [#6] Luke Rockhold, [#8] Michael Bisping, [#13] Tim Kennedy, [#14] Thales Leites, [#18] Brad Tavares, and [#20] Yoel Romero Palacio – all of them are coming off big wins and could find themselves in the title picture under the right circumstances.

Welterweight

George St.Pierres’s hiatus from the sport left the welterweight division wide open. While [#1] Johnny Hendricks and [#2] Robbie Lawler will face off at UFC 171 for the vacant title, a number of fighters will be impatiently waiting for the outcome and an opportunity for a shot at the title. [#5] Jake Shields and [#9] Hector Lombard will meet on the undercard of Hendricks-Lawler, with the winner likely getting the contender nod. Looking beyond those two bouts, [#2] Carlos Condit, [#4] Rory MacDonald, [#10] Matt Brown, [#11] Dong Hyun Kim, [#11] Tyrone Woodley, and [#12] Tarec Saffedine will also be looking to make a big impact in 2014.

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Fight Matrix Program: UFC on FOX 10 (01-25-2014)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#2/#8DD] Ben Henderson (19-3-0, -282) vs. [#9] Josh Thomson (20-5-0, +226)
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #3 ranked Lightweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.
Josh Thomson is the All-Time #25 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (2-1-0)
2013-08-31: L vs. [#1LW/#6DD/#7P4P] Anthony Pettis (17-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1
2013-04-20: W vs. [#3LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-3-0) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)
2012-12-08: W vs. [#10LW] Nate Diaz (17-9-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-43)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Thomson (2-1-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#10LW] Nate Diaz (17-9-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:44 of round 2
2012-05-19: L vs. [#3LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-3-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#75LW] K.J. Noons (12-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Henderson 147, Josh Thomson 280
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 3 win(s) against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#11] Stipe Miocic (10-1-0, -258) vs. [#14] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-7-0, +202)

Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (2-1-0)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#13HW+] Roy Nelson (19-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-29: L vs. [#18HW+] Stefan Struve (25-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:50 of round 2
2012-05-26: W vs. [*] Shane del Rosario (11-2-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:14 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Gonzaga (2-1-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#28HW+] Shawn Jordan (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:33 of round 1
2013-07-06: W vs. [#92HW+] Dave Herman (21-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 1
2013-04-13: L vs. [#6HW+] Travis Browne (16-1-1) via KO (Elbows) in 1:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stipe Miocic 224, Gabriel Gonzaga 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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Lightweight (155)
[#11] Donald Cerrone (21-6-0) vs. [#35] Adriano Martins (25-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#31LW] Evan Dunham (14-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:49 of round 2
2013-08-28: L vs. [#7LW] Rafael dos Anjos (20-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#75LW] K.J. Noons (12-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Adriano Martins (3-0-0)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#80LW] Daron Cruickshank (13-4-0) via Submission (Straight Armbar) in 2:49 of round 2
2013-01-12: W vs. [#470LW] Jorge Gurgel (14-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-03-31: W vs. [#874LW] Jimmy Donahue (6-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:02 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 70, Adriano Martins 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Fight Matrix Program: Fight Night 35 (01-15-2014)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#6] Luke Rockhold (10-2-0, -407) vs. [#15] Costas Philippou (12-3-0, +307)
Luke Rockhold is the All-Time #22 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Luke Rockhold (2-1-0)
2013-05-18: L vs. [#2MW/#7DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via KO (Spinning Heel Kick and Punches) in 2:32 of round 1
2012-07-14: W vs. [#13MW] Tim Kennedy (17-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-01-07: W vs. [*] Keith Jardine (17-11-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:26 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Costas Philippou (2-1-0)
2013-09-21: L vs. [#7MW] Francis Carmont (22-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#16MW] Tim Boetsch (17-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3
2012-07-07: W vs. [#63MW] Riki Fukuda (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Rockhold 242, Costas Philippou 116
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)
[#20] Lorenz Larkin (14-1-0, -231) vs. [#26] Brad Tavares (11-1-0, +185)

Last 3 Fights: Lorenz Larkin (2-1-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#36MW] Chris Camozzi (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#7MW] Francis Carmont (22-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-07-14: W vs. [#3WW] Robbie Lawler (22-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Tavares (3-0-0)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#80MW] Bubba McDaniel (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#63MW] Riki Fukuda (19-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#33MW] Tom Watson (16-6-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lorenz Larkin 70, Brad Tavares 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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Lightweight (155)
[#35] Charlie Brenneman (19-5-0, -178) vs. [#418] Beneil Dariush (6-0-0, +148)

Last 3 Fights: Charlie Brenneman (3-0-0)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#302LW] Kyle Baker (12-8-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:07 of round 2
2013-06-22: W vs. [#363LW] Gemiyale Adkins (8-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#995LW] Jeremy Castro (11-12-0) via Submission (Peruvian Necktie) in 4:34 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Beneil Dariush (3-0-0)
2013-05-04: W vs. [#975LW] Jason Meaders (12-12-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:43 of round 2
2013-01-19: W vs. [#1094FW] Trace Gray (3-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:36 of round 1
2012-10-27: W vs. [NA] Gilberto dos Santos (1-5-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 4:03 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charlie Brenneman 81, Beneil Dariush 256
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 (01-04-2014)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#13] Tarec Saffiedine (14-3-0) vs. [#85] Hyun Gyu Lim (12-3-1)

Last 3 Fights: Tarec Saffiedine (3-0-0)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#23WW] Nate Marquardt (32-13-2) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-08-18: W vs. [#307LW] Roger Bowling (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-01-07: W vs. [#59WW] Tyler Stinson (26-9-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Hyun Gyu Lim (3-0-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#242WW] Pascal Krauss (11-2-0) via KO (Knee and Punches) in 3:58 of round 1
2013-03-03: W vs. [#258WW] Marcelo Guimaraes (8-1-1) via KO (Knee) in 4:00 of round 2
2012-07-28: W vs. [#772WW] Ryan Bigler (9-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in ? of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tarec Saffiedine 357, Hyun Gyu Lim 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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Featherweight (145)
[#16] Tatsuya Kawajiri (32-7-2) vs. [#128] Sean Soriano (8-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Tatsuya Kawajiri (3-0-0)
2012-12-31: W vs. [#91FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-14-1) via UD ()
2012-03-31: W vs. [#67FW] Donald Sanchez (29-13-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:27 of round 1
2011-12-31: W vs. [#143FW] Kazuyuki Miyata (13-9-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:54 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Sean Soriano (3-0-0)
2013-05-24: W vs. [#311FW] Elvin Leon Brito (5-1-0) via UD ()
2013-01-19: W vs. [#456FW] Victor Delgado (6-1-1) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-06-30: W vs. [*] Matthew Perry (4-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:44 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tatsuya Kawajiri 369, Sean Soriano 225
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)
[#279MW] Luiz Jorge Dutra Jr. (11-2-1) vs. [#291] Kiichi Kunimoto (15-5-2)

Last 3 Fights: Luiz Jorge Dutra Jr. (3-0-0)
2012-04-21: W vs. [NA] Pabulo Vitor Souza (1-4-0) via Submission (Ankle Lock) in 2:08 of round 1
2009-11-28: W vs. [#268WW] Arni Isaksson (12-5-0) via UD ()
2009-09-12: W vs. [*] Henrique Cesar Nogueira (6-6-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:49 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Kiichi Kunimoto (3-0-0)
2013-07-28: W vs. [#985WW] Edward Faaloloto (2-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:55 of round 1
2013-03-31: W vs. [#746WW] Fumitoshi Ishikawa (8-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:59 of round 5
2012-11-18: W vs. [NA] Gyu Myung Lee (3-1-0) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 4:40 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luiz Jorge Dutra Jr. 623, Kiichi Kunimoto 160
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 168 (12-28-2013)

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#2DD/#4P4P] Chris Weidman (10-0-0, +131) vs. [#2/#6P4P] Anderson Silva (33-5-0, -157)
Chris Weidman is the All-Time #7 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Middleweight and #2 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (3-0-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#2MW/#6P4P] Anderson Silva (33-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:18 of round 2
2012-07-11: W vs. [#11MW] Mark Munoz (13-4-0) via KO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:37 of round 2
2012-01-28: W vs. [#6WW] Demian Maia (18-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (2-1-0)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#1MW/#2DD/#4P4P] Chris Weidman (10-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:18 of round 2
2012-10-13: W vs. [*] Stephan Bonnar (15-8-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:40 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#7LHW] Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 1:55 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Weidman 175, Anderson Silva 175
Previous Match-up Record: Chris Weidman leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Women Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (7-0-0, -780) vs. [#9] Miesha Tate (13-4-0, +505)
Ronda Rousey is the All-Time #8 ranked Women’s fighter.
Miesha Tate is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronda Rousey (3-0-0)
2013-02-23: W vs. [#11BW] Liz Carmouche (9-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:49 of round 1
2012-08-18: W vs. [#6BW] Sarah Kaufman (16-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:54 of round 1
2012-03-03: W vs. [#9BW] Miesha Tate (13-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Miesha Tate (1-2-0)
2013-04-13: L vs. [#3BW/#8DD/#6P4P] Cat Zingano (8-0-0) via TKO (Knees and Elbow) in 2:55 of round 3
2012-08-18: W vs. [*] Julie Kedzie (16-13-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:28 of round 3
2012-03-03: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (7-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronda Rousey 308, Miesha Tate 259
Previous Match-up Record: Ronda Rousey leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ronda Rousey leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Travis Browne (15-1-1, +168) vs. [#8] Josh Barnett (33-6-0, -205)
Josh Barnett is the All-Time #5 ranked Heavyweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Travis Browne (2-1-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#9HW+] Alistair Overeem (36-13-0) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-04-13: W vs. [#14HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-7-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:11 of round 1
2012-10-05: L vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Josh Barnett (2-1-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#10HW+] Frank Mir (16-8-0) via TKO (Knee) in 1:56 of round 1
2013-01-12: W vs. [#102HW+] Nandor Guelmino (11-5-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 1
2012-05-19: L vs. [#3HW+] Daniel Cormier (13-0-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Travis Browne 133, Josh Barnett 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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Fight Matrix Program: UFC on FOX 9 (12-14-2013)

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Jason

Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#5DD/#8P4P] Demetrious Johnson (18-2-1, 125lb) vs. [#2/#8DD/#10P4P] Joseph Benavidez (19-3-0, 125lb)
Demetrious Johnson is the All-Time #5 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Joseph Benavidez is the All-Time #16 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (3-0-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#7FLY] John Moraga (13-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:43 of round 5
2013-01-26: W vs. [#4FLY] John Dodson (15-6-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#2FLY/#8DD/#10P4P] Joseph Benavidez (19-3-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Joseph Benavidez (3-0-0)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#11FLY] Jussier da Silva (15-3-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 3:07 of round 1
2013-04-20: W vs. [#13FLY] Darren Uyenoyama (8-4-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 4:50 of round 2
2013-02-02: W vs. [#6FLY] Ian McCall (12-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demetrious Johnson 140, Joseph Benavidez 101
Previous Match-up Record: Demetrious Johnson leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#2] Urijah Faber (29-6-0, 135.0lb, -149) vs. [#5] Michael McDonald (16-2-0, 135.2lb, +123)
Urijah Faber is the All-Time #5 ranked Bantamweight and #10 ranked Absolute fighter.
Michael McDonald is the All-Time #13 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Urijah Faber (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#18BW] Iuri Alcantara (28-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#31BW] Scott Jorgensen (14-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:16 of round 4
2013-02-23: W vs. [#71BW] Ivan Menjivar (25-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:34 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Michael McDonald (2-1-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#26BW] Brad Pickett (23-8-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 2
2013-02-16: L vs. [#1BW/#6P4P] Renan Barao (31-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:57 of round 4
2012-04-21: W vs. [#91BW] Miguel Torres (40-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Urijah Faber 119, Michael McDonald 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#2] Chad Mendes (15-1-0, 145.0lb, -869) vs. [#9] Nik Lentz (24-5-2, 145.0lb, +571)
Chad Mendes is the All-Time #6 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Chad Mendes (3-0-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#10FW] Clay Guida (30-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 3
2013-04-20: W vs. [#11FW] Darren Elkins (17-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:08 of round 1
2012-12-15: W vs. [#75BW] Yaotzin Meza (20-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:55 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Nik Lentz (3-0-0)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#37FW] Hacran Dias (21-2-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#25FW] Diego Nunes (18-5-0) via UD (30-28, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-08-11: W vs. [*] Eiji Mitsuoka (18-9-2) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chad Mendes 105, Nik Lentz 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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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night 33 (12-07-2013)

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#4] Antonio Silva (18-5-0, -164) vs. [#9] Mark Hunt (9-8-0, +135)
Antonio Silva is the All-Time #18 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Mark Hunt is the All-Time #21 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Silva (2-1-0)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#1HW+/#1DD/#3P4P] Cain Velasquez (13-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
2013-02-02: W vs. [#8HW+] Alistair Overeem (36-13-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 3
2012-10-05: W vs. [#6HW+] Travis Browne (15-1-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Mark Hunt (2-1-0)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#2HW+] Junior dos Santos (16-3-0) via KO (Spinning Hook Kick) in 4:18 of round 3
2013-03-03: W vs. [#17HW+] Stefan Struve (25-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 3
2012-02-26: W vs. [#20HW+] Cheick Kongo (20-8-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Antonio Silva 196, Mark Hunt 196
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Antonio Silva leads 2-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#11] Mauricio Rua (21-8-0, -103) vs. [#19] James Te Huna (16-6-0, -121)
Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and #20 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mauricio Rua (1-2-0)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#7LHW] Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:47 of round 1
2012-12-08: L vs. [#4LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#91HW+] Brandon Vera (12-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: James Te Huna (2-1-0)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#6LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-02-16: W vs. [#24LHW] Ryan Jimmo (18-3-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#67LHW] Joey Beltran (14-10-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mauricio Rua 112, James Te Huna 196
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)
[#13] Ryan Bader (15-4-0, -303) vs. [#25] Anthony Perosh (14-7-0, +220)
Ryan Bader is the All-Time #23 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (1-2-0)
2013-09-04: L vs. [#6LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:55 of round 1
2013-01-26: W vs. [#28LHW] Vladimir Matyushenko (27-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:50 of round 1
2012-08-04: L vs. [#4MW] Lyoto Machida (20-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Perosh (2-1-0)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#37LHW] Vinny Magalhaes (10-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:14 of round 1
2012-07-21: L vs. [#24LHW] Ryan Jimmo (18-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:07 of round 1
2012-03-03: W vs. [#148LHW] Nick Penner (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:59 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Bader 94, Anthony Perosh 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night 32 (11-09-2013)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#4MW] Vitor Belfort (23-10-0, -235) vs. [#8] Dan Henderson (29-10-0, +188)
Vitor Belfort is the All-Time #16 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Dan Henderson is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight and #7 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (2-1-0)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#10MW] Luke Rockhold (10-2-0) via KO (Spinning Heel Kick and Punches) in 2:32 of round 1
2013-01-19: W vs. [#6MW] Michael Bisping (24-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:27 of round 2
2012-09-22: L vs. [#1LHW/#3DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (19-1-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 0:54 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Dan Henderson (1-2-0)
2013-06-15: L vs. [#3LHW] Rashad Evans (23-3-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-23: L vs. [#3MW] Lyoto Machida (20-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#10LHW] Mauricio Rua (21-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Belfort 175, Dan Henderson 147
Previous Match-up Record: Dan Henderson leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 4 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#104] Daniel Sarafian (8-3-0, +138) vs. [#199] Cezar Ferreira (6-2-0, -166)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Sarafian (2-1-0)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#374MW] Eddie Mendez (7-2-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:20 of round 1
2013-01-19: L vs. [#52MW] C.B. Dollaway (13-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-07-05: W vs. [#628LHW] Ricardo Silva (17-19-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (2-1-0)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#772MW] Thiago Santos (8-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 1
2012-06-23: W vs. [#237WW] Sergio Moraes (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-08-20: L vs. [#37MW] Elvis Mutapcic (13-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:25 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Sarafian 154, Cezar Ferreira 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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#31] Rafael Cavalcante (11-4-0, -276) vs. [#43] Igor Pokrajac (25-10-0, +222)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Cavalcante (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-06-08: L vs. [#15LHW] Thiago Silva (16-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:29 of round 1
2012-05-19: NC vs. [#29HW+] Mike Kyle (20-10-1) via No Decision (Overturned by CSAC) in 0:33 of round 1
2011-09-10: W vs. [#28MW] Yoel Romero Palacio (6-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Igor Pokrajac (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2013-06-15: L vs. [#23LHW] Ryan Jimmo (18-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-15: NC vs. [#65LHW] Joey Beltran (14-9-0) via Decision (Unanimous) in 5:00 of round 3
2012-09-22: L vs. [#37LHW] Vinny Magalhaes (10-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:14 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Cavalcante 154, Igor Pokrajac 147
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael Cavalcante leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC for the Troops (11-03-2013)

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#12] Tim Kennedy (16-4-0, -374) vs. [#47] Rafael Natal (17-4-1, +293)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Kennedy (2-1-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#20MW] Roger Gracie (6-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#87MW] Trevor Smith (10-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:36 of round 3
2012-07-14: L vs. [#10MW] Luke Rockhold (10-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Natal (3-0-0)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#66MW] Tor Troeng (16-5-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#297WW] Joao Zeferino (13-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#226WW] Sean Spencer (10-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:13 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Kennedy 123, Rafael Natal 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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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#2/#5DD/#4P4P] Alexis Davis (14-5-0, +178) vs. [#8] Liz Carmouche (9-3-0, -219)
Alexis Davis is the All-Time #18 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexis Davis (3-0-0)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#15BW] Rosi Sexton (13-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-01-05: W vs. [#12BW] Shayna Baszler (15-8-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:58 of round 3
2012-07-28: W vs. [NA] Hitomi Akano (18-10-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:41 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Liz Carmouche (2-1-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#11BW] Jessica Andrade (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:57 of round 2
2013-02-23: L vs. [#1BW/#2DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (7-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:49 of round 1
2012-07-28: W vs. [#32BW] Kaitlin Young (7-8-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexis Davis 144, Liz Carmouche 102
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)
[#21] Ronny Markes (14-1-0, +162) vs. [#110] Yoel Romero Palacio (5-1-0, -198)

Last 3 Fights: Ronny Markes (3-0-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#46MW] Andrew Craig (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#66WW] Aaron Simpson (12-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-08-14: W vs. [#116MW] Karlos Vemola (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Yoel Romero Palacio (2-1-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#114LHW] Clifford Starks (9-2-0) via KO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2011-09-10: L vs. [#31LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 2
2011-05-27: W vs. [NA] Laszlo Eck (0-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:33 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronny Markes 291, Yoel Romero Palacio 200
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 30 (10-26-2013)

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#3LHW] Lyoto Machida (19-4-0, -367) vs. [#5] Mark Munoz (13-3-0, +292)
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #14 ranked Absolute fighter.
Mark Munoz is the All-Time #22 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (2-1-0)
2013-08-03: L vs. [#2LHW] Phil Davis (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-23: W vs. [#9LHW] Dan Henderson (29-10-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#12LHW] Ryan Bader (15-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Mark Munoz (2-1-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#16MW] Tim Boetsch (17-6-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-07-11: L vs. [#1MW/#2DD/#5P4P] Chris Weidman (10-0-0) via KO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:37 of round 2
2011-11-05: W vs. [#40MW] Chris Leben (22-10-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lyoto Machida 84, Mark Munoz 112
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)
[#24] Melvin Guillard (31-13-2, -151) vs. [#29] Ross Pearson (15-6-0, +126)

Last 3 Fights: Melvin Guillard (1-2-0)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#80LW] Mac Danzig (21-11-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 2
2012-12-29: L vs. [#33LW] Jamie Varner (21-8-1) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
2012-08-11: L vs. [#15LW] Donald Cerrone (20-6-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:16 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ross Pearson (2-1-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#142LW] Ryan Couture (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 2
2012-12-15: W vs. [#160LW] George Sotiropoulos (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 3
2012-06-22: L vs. [#4FW] Cub Swanson (20-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:14 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Melvin Guillard 91, Ross Pearson 203
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#21] Ryan Jimmo (18-2-0, +168) vs. [#24] Jimi Manuwa (13-0-0, -203)

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Jimmo (2-1-0)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#43LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-02-16: L vs. [#20LHW] James Te Huna (16-6-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-07-21: W vs. [#25LHW] Anthony Perosh (14-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:07 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jimi Manuwa (3-0-0)
2013-02-16: W vs. [#40LHW] Cyrille Diabate (19-9-1) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1
2012-09-29: W vs. [*] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-12-10: W vs. [#57LHW] Antony Rea (26-14-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Jimmo 133, Jimi Manuwa 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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Fight Matrix Program: UFC 166 (10-14-2013)

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jason

Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#2DD/#4P4P] Cain Velasquez (12-1-0, -206) vs. [#2/#9DD] Junior dos Santos (16-2-0, +167)
Cain Velasquez is the All-Time #5 ranked Heavyweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #4 ranked Heavyweight and #23 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cain Velasquez (3-0-0)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
2012-12-29: W vs. [#2HW+/#9DD] Junior dos Santos (16-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (2-1-0)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#9HW+] Mark Hunt (9-8-0) via KO (Spinning Hook Kick) in 4:18 of round 3
2012-12-29: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD/#4P4P] Cain Velasquez (12-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#10HW+] Frank Mir (16-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cain Velasquez 147, Junior dos Santos 147
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 1-1-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Daniel Cormier (12-0-0, -576) vs. [#13] Roy Nelson (19-8-0, +415)
Daniel Cormier is the All-Time #19 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#10HW+] Frank Mir (16-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#141LHW] Dion Staring (28-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:02 of round 2
2012-05-19: W vs. [#7HW+] Josh Barnett (33-6-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Roy Nelson (2-1-0)
2013-06-15: L vs. [#11HW+] Stipe Miocic (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#24HW+] Cheick Kongo (19-8-2) via KO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 1
2012-12-15: W vs. [#37HW+] Matt Mitrione (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:58 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Cormier 182, Roy Nelson 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Daniel Cormier leads 2-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#3] Gilbert Melendez (21-3-0, -744) vs. [#10] Diego Sanchez (24-5-0, +492)
Gilbert Melendez is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #17 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Melendez (2-1-0)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#2LW/#10DD] Ben Henderson (19-3-0) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)
2012-05-19: W vs. [#8LW] Josh Thomson (20-5-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2011-12-17: W vs. [#15LW] Jorge Masvidal (25-7-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (2-1-0)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#29LW] Takanori Gomi (34-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-02-15: L vs. [#7WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#14WW] Martin Kampmann (20-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Melendez 182, Diego Sanchez 230
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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UFC FN 29: Fight Matrix Program (10-09-2013)

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#5] Demian Maia (18-4-0, -282) vs. [#9] Jake Shields (28-6-1, +227)
Jake Shields is the All-Time #4 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (3-0-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#24WW] Jon Fitch (24-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (15-7-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:30 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#15WW] Dong Hyun Kim (17-2-1) via TKO (Rib Injury) in 0:47 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jake Shields (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#16WW] Tyron Woodley (11-2-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-11: NC vs. [#40MW] Ed Herman (21-9-0) via NC (Overturned by Commission) in 5:00 of round 3
2012-02-26: W vs. [*] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 249, Jake Shields 116
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)
[#15] Dong Hyun Kim (17-2-1, +210) vs. [#26] Erick Silva (15-3-0, -260)

Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (2-1-0)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#27WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-11-10: W vs. [#56WW] Paulo Thiago (15-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-07-07: L vs. [#5WW] Demian Maia (18-4-0) via TKO (Rib Injury) in 0:47 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#33WW] Jason High (17-4-0) via Submission (Reverse Triangle Armbar) in 1:11 of round 1
2012-10-13: L vs. [#24WW] Jon Fitch (24-6-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-08: W vs. [#63LW] Charlie Brenneman (18-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dong Hyun Kim 220, Erick Silva 123
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)
[#19] Thiago Silva (15-3-0, -364) vs. [#22] Matt Hamill (11-4-0, +290)

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Silva (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#31LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:29 of round 1
2012-11-10: NC vs. [#103MW] Stanislav Nedkov (12-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:45 of round 3
2012-04-14: L vs. [#6LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Hamill (1-2-0)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#65LHW] Roger Hollett (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-08-06: L vs. [#6LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (15-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:41 of round 2
2011-05-28: L vs. [#14LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Thiago Silva 123, Matt Hamill 382
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 165 (09-21-2013)

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#5DD/#2P4P] Jon Jones (18-1-0, -1014) vs. [#6] Alexander Gustafsson (15-1-0, +622)
Jon Jones is the All-Time #5 ranked Light Heavyweight and #15 ranked Absolute fighter.
Alexander Gustafsson is the All-Time #20 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jon Jones (3-0-0)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#8LHW] Chael Sonnen (28-13-1) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:33 of round 1
2012-09-22: W vs. [#3MW] Vitor Belfort (23-10-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 0:54 of round 4
2012-04-21: W vs. [#4LHW] Rashad Evans (23-3-1) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Gustafsson (3-0-0)
2012-12-08: W vs. [#10LHW] Mauricio Rua (21-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#19LHW] Thiago Silva (15-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#30LHW] Vladimir Matyushenko (27-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:13 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jon Jones 147, Alexander Gustafsson 287
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alexander Gustafsson leads 3-2
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Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#8P4P] Renan Barao (30-1-0, -717) vs. [#8] Eddie Wineland (20-8-1, +491)
Renan Barao is the All-Time #6 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Eddie Wineland is the All-Time #9 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Renan Barao (3-0-0)
2013-02-16: W vs. [#5BW] Michael McDonald (16-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:57 of round 4
2012-07-21: W vs. [#2BW] Urijah Faber (29-6-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#36BW] Scott Jorgensen (14-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Wineland (2-1-0)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#21BW] Brad Pickett (23-8-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
2012-06-08: W vs. [#36BW] Scott Jorgensen (14-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:10 of round 2
2011-08-14: L vs. [#2FLY/#8DD] Joseph Benavidez (19-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renan Barao 217, Eddie Wineland 266
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Renan Barao leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#21] Brendan Schaub (9-3-0, +107) vs. [#32] Matt Mitrione (6-2-0, -116)

Last 3 Fights: Brendan Schaub (1-2-0)
2013-02-23: W vs. [#42HW+] Lavar Johnson (17-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-21: L vs. [#20HW+] Ben Rothwell (33-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:10 of round 1
2011-08-27: L vs. [#12HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-8-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Matt Mitrione (1-2-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#87HW+] Philip De Fries (9-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:19 of round 1
2012-12-15: L vs. [#13HW+] Roy Nelson (19-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:58 of round 1
2011-10-29: L vs. [#23HW+] Cheick Kongo (18-8-2) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brendan Schaub 210, Matt Mitrione 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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Fight Matrix Program: UFC 164 (08-30-2013)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Jason

Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1/#6DD] Ben Henderson (19-2-0, -113) vs. [#5] Anthony Pettis (16-2-0, +110)
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #4 ranked Lightweight and #24 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (3-0-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#2LW] Gilbert Melendez (21-3-0) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)
2012-12-08: W vs. [#13LW] Nate Diaz (16-9-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-43)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#2FW] Frankie Edgar (16-4-1) via SD (46-49, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Pettis (3-0-0)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#16LW] Donald Cerrone (20-6-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 2:35 of round 1
2012-02-26: W vs. [#33LW] Joe Lauzon (22-9-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#21FW] Jeremy Stephens (21-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Henderson 133, Anthony Pettis 217
Previous Match-up Record: Anthony Pettis leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ben Henderson leads 4-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#7] Frank Mir (16-7-0, +158) vs. [#10] Josh Barnett (32-6-0, -169)
Frank Mir is the All-Time #8 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Josh Barnett is the All-Time #3 ranked Heavyweight and #22 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (1-2-0)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#3HW+] Daniel Cormier (12-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-05-26: L vs. [#2HW+/#10DD] Junior dos Santos (16-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2
2011-12-10: W vs. [#12HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-8-1) via Technical Submission (Kimura) in 3:38 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Josh Barnett (2-1-0)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#57HW+] Nandor Guelmino (11-4-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 1
2012-05-19: L vs. [#3HW+] Daniel Cormier (12-0-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2011-09-10: W vs. [*] Sergei Kharitonov (20-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:28 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frank Mir 133, Josh Barnett 231
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Frank Mir leads 3-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#5] Clay Guida (30-13-0, +400) vs. [#6] Chad Mendes (14-1-0, -440)
Chad Mendes is the All-Time #8 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (1-2-0)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#17FW] Hatsu Hioki (26-7-2) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-06-22: L vs. [#11LW] Gray Maynard (11-2-1) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1LW/#6DD] Ben Henderson (19-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Chad Mendes (3-0-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#9FW] Darren Elkins (17-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:08 of round 1
2012-12-15: W vs. [#64BW] Yaotzin Meza (20-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:55 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#73FW] Cody McKenzie (14-3-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 0:31 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Clay Guida 217, Chad Mendes 133
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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