Fight Matrix Program – UFC 218: Holloway/Aldo 2 (12-02-2017)
Featherweight Championship (145)
[#1/#1DD/#5P4P] Max Holloway (18-3-0, -301) vs. [#2] Jose Aldo (26-3-0, +240)
Max Holloway is the All-Time #5 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Jose Aldo is the All-Time #1 ranked Featherweight and #3 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (3-0-0)
2017-06-03: W vs. [#2FW] Jose Aldo (26-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:13 of round 3
2016-12-10: W vs. [#10LW] Anthony Pettis (20-7-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 4:50 of round 3
2016-06-04: W vs. [#4FW] Ricardo Lamas (18-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Jose Aldo (1-2-0)
2017-06-03: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#5P4P] Max Holloway (18-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:13 of round 3
2016-07-09: W vs. [#3FW/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (22-5-1) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
2015-12-12: L vs. [#1LW/#8P4P] Conor McGregor (21-3-0) via TKO in 0:13 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Holloway 182, Jose Aldo 182
Previous Match-up Record: Max Holloway leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#2/#8DD] Alistair Overeem (43-15-0, +201) vs. [#7] Francis Ngannou (10-1-0, -248)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #11 ranked Heavyweight and #38 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#3HW+] Fabricio Werdum (23-7-1) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-03-04: W vs. [#5HW+] Mark Hunt (13-11-1) via KO (Knee) in 1:44 of round 3
2016-09-10: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD/#2P4P] Stipe Miocic (17-2-0) via TKO in 4:27 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Francis Ngannou (3-0-0)
2017-01-28: W vs. [#20HW+] Andrei Arlovski (26-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2016-12-09: W vs. [#116HW+] Anthony Hamilton (15-9-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:57 of round 1
2016-07-23: W vs. [#278LHW] Bojan Mihajlovic (10-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:34 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 147, Francis Ngannou 308
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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Flyweight (125)
[#3] Henry Cejudo (11-2-0, -256) vs. [#6] Sergio Pettis (16-2-0, +207)
Henry Cejudo is the All-Time #10 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Sergio Pettis is the All-Time #28 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Henry Cejudo (1-2-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#11FLY] Wilson Reis (22-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 2
2016-12-03: L vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (25-4-0) via SD (29-27, 27-29, 30-26)
2016-04-23: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#1P4P] Demetrious Johnson (27-2-1) via TKO in 2:49 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Sergio Pettis (3-0-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#8FLY] Brandon Moreno (14-4-0) via UD (49-46, 48-46, 48-46)
2017-01-15: W vs. [#10FLY] John Moraga (18-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#37FLY] Chris Kelades (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Henry Cejudo 84, Sergio Pettis 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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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Monday, November 3rd 2025: Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 12 | |||
 [#1 W105] Seika Izawa | [#4 W105] Saori Oshima | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 7/27/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#24 W105] Yu Jin Shin Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 9/15/2025 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#7 W105] Moeri Suda Last 5: W W L L W | ||
| Friday, October 3rd 2025: Professional Fighters League PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 3: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 | |||
 [#4 LHW] Corey Anderson |  [#10 LHW] Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 7/19/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#13 HW] Denis Goltsov Last 5: NC L W W W | Last Fight Date: 11/29/2024 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#21 MW] Impa Kasanganay Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| Friday, October 3rd 2025: Professional Fighters League PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 3: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 | |||
 [#9 LW] Usman Nurmagomedov (-164) |  [#14 LW] Paul Hughes (+128) | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 1/25/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#14 LW] Paul Hughes Last 5: W W NC W W | Last Fight Date: 5/10/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#51 LW] Bruno Miranda Last 5: W W W L W | ||
Featured Fighters
| [NR] | Matt Brown | [NR] | Chris Lytle | |
| [#4 LW] |  Charles Oliveira | [#1 LW] | Islam Makhachev | |
| [#2 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | [NR] |  Conor McGregor | |
| [#3 FW] | Diego Lopes | [NR] | Raja Jackson | |
| [#1 MW] |  Khamzat Chimaev | [NR] | Jon Jones |
Fight Matrix Program – TUF 26 Finale (12-01-2017)
Women Flyweight Championship (125)
[#4] Nicco Montano (3-2-0, 124.5lb, -198) vs. [#7] Roxanne Modafferi (21-13-0, 124.0lb, +162)
Roxanne Modafferi is the All-Time #18 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Nicco Montano (2-1-0)
2017-01-07: L vs. [#42BW] Julia Avila (4-0-0) via UD (49-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2016-10-08: W vs. [NA] Jamie Milanowski (1-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:34 of round 4
2016-08-13: W vs. [#131FLY] Shana Dobson (2-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Roxanne Modafferi (2-1-0)
2017-05-20: W vs. [#15FLY] Sarah DAlelio (11-7-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:37 of round 3
2017-04-01: W vs. [#69FLY] Priscila de Souza (12-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:52 of round 2
2016-09-23: L vs. [#1FLY/#7P4P] Jennifer Maia (14-4-1) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nicco Montano 328, Roxanne Modafferi 195
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (136)
[#182FW] Terrion Ware (17-6-0, 136.0lb, +207) vs. [#124] Sean OMalley (8-0-0, 135.5lb, -257)
Last 3 Fights: Terrion Ware (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: L vs. [#21BW] Cody Stamann (16-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-04-29: W vs. [#231BW] Jared Papazian (20-13-0) via TKO in 0:20 of round 3
2017-01-13: W vs. [#138FLY] Nick Mamalis (29-12-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Sean OMalley (3-0-0)
2017-07-18: W vs. [#332BW] Alfred Khashakyan (8-4-0) via TKO in 4:14 of round 1
2017-05-05: W vs. [#516BW] David Nuzzo (9-2-0) via KO (Wheel Kick) in 2:15 of round 1
2017-03-18: W vs. [#1338BW] Irvin Veloz (3-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:34 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Terrion Ware 146, Sean OMalley 136
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 Flyweight (125)
[#11] Barb Honchak (10-2-0, 125.5lb, -195) vs. [#18] Lauren Murphy (9-3-0, 124.5lb, +159)
Barb Honchak is the All-Time #14 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Barb Honchak (3-0-0)
2014-11-01: W vs. [*] Takayo Hashi (15-6-1) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#8BW] Leslie Smith (10-7-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2013-04-05: W vs. [#14FLY] Vanessa Porto (18-8-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Lauren Murphy (1-2-0)
2016-07-13: L vs. [#12BW] Katlyn Chookagian (9-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-02-21: W vs. [#31BW] Kelly Faszholz (4-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:55 of round 3
2015-04-04: L vs. [#11BW] Liz Carmouche (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Barb Honchak 1126, Lauren Murphy 506
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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-30-2017)
Notable Info
- Mid-week ranking update after the Wednesday TUF episode.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 122: Bisping/Gastelum (11-25-2017)
Middleweight (185)
[#5] Michael Bisping (30-8-0, +246) vs. [#14] Kelvin Gastelum (13-3-0, -306)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #4 ranked Middleweight and #48 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (2-1-0)
2017-11-04: L vs. [#1MW/#10DD/#9P4P] Georges St. Pierre (26-2-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:23 of round 3
2016-10-08: W vs. [*] Dan Henderson (32-15-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2016-06-04: W vs. [#3MW] Luke Rockhold (16-3-0) via TKO in 3:36 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-07-22: L vs. [#7MW] Chris Weidman (14-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:45 of round 3
2017-03-11: NC vs. [#11MW] Vitor Belfort (26-13-0)
2016-12-10: W vs. [*] Tim Kennedy (18-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 21, Kelvin Gastelum 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Kelvin Gastelum leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#81] Jingliang Li (13-4-0, -174) vs. [#88] Zak Ottow (15-4-0, +145)
Last 3 Fights: Jingliang Li (3-0-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#193LW] Frank Camacho (22-5-0) via UD (28-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2017-01-28: W vs. [#210WW] Bobby Nash (8-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:45 of round 2
2016-07-08: W vs. [#423WW] Anton Zafir (8-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:46 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Zak Ottow (2-1-0)
2017-06-10: W vs. [#390WW] Kiichi Kunimoto (18-7-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-11-19: L vs. [#53WW] Sergio Moraes (12-3-1) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
2016-10-01: W vs. [#137LW] Joshua Burkman (28-16-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jingliang Li 161, Zak Ottow 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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Featherweight (145)
[#75] Alex Caceres (13-10-0, -174) vs. [#317] Guan Wang (16-1-1, +146)
Last 3 Fights: Alex Caceres (1-2-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#308FW] Rolando Dy (8-6-0) via TKO (Eye Injury) in 5:00 of round 2
2017-01-28: L vs. [#14FW] Jason Knight (20-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 2
2016-08-06: L vs. [#31FW] Yair Rodriguez (10-2-0) via SD (46-49, 48-47, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Guan Wang (3-0-0)
2016-12-03: W vs. [NA] Bakhtibek Khojaev (0-2-0) via TKO in ? of round 1
2015-09-19: W vs. [#293FW] Shane Young (11-4-0) via UD ()
2014-06-07: W vs. [#131FW] Aliyar Sarkerov (31-5-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 2:50 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Caceres 161, Guan Wang 357
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 121: Werdum/Tybura (11-18-2017)
Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Fabricio Werdum (22-7-1, -354) vs. [#17] Marcin Tybura (16-2-0, +280)
Fabricio Werdum is the All-Time #4 ranked Heavyweight and #16 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Fabricio Werdum (2-1-0)
2017-10-07: W vs. [#55HW+] Walt Harris (10-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:05 of round 1
2017-07-08: L vs. [#2HW+/#8DD] Alistair Overeem (43-15-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-10: W vs. [#16HW+] Travis Browne (18-7-1) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Marcin Tybura (3-0-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#20HW+] Andrei Arlovski (26-15-0) via UD (29-28, 28-27, 29-27)
2017-03-04: W vs. [#129HW+] Luis Henrique Barbosa de (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:46 of round 3
2016-08-06: W vs. [#71HW+] Viktor Pesta (11-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:53 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Fabricio Werdum 42, Marcin Tybura 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Marcin Tybura leads 1-0
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Women Flyweight (125)
[#38BW] Jessica-Rose Clark (7-4-0) vs. [#57SW] Bec Rawlings (7-6-0)
Last 3 Fights: Jessica-Rose Clark (1-2-0)
2017-08-18: W vs. [#60BW] Carina Damm (23-14-0) via SD ()
2017-03-18: L vs. [#17BW] Sarah Kaufman (18-4-0) via UD ()
2016-11-18: L vs. [#15FW] Pam Sorenson (6-2-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Bec Rawlings (1-2-0)
2017-02-04: L vs. [#10SW] Tecia Torres (9-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-08-27: L vs. [#36SW] Paige VanZant (7-3-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:17 of round 2
2016-03-19: W vs. [#2AW] Seo Hee Ham (17-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica-Rose Clark 92, Bec Rawlings 287
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jessica-Rose Clark leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#34] Tim Means (27-8-1) vs. [#46] Belal Muhammad (12-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Tim Means (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-06-25: W vs. [#88WW] Alex Garcia (14-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-03-11: L vs. [#9WW] Alex Oliveira (17-4-1) via SUB in 2:38 of round 2
2016-12-30: NC vs. [#9WW] Alex Oliveira (17-4-1)
Last 3 Fights: Belal Muhammad (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#128WW] Jordan Mein (29-12-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#109WW] Randy Brown (10-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-11-12: L vs. [#35WW] Vicente Luque (12-6-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:19 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Means 146, Belal Muhammad 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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Ranking Points for Copa Combate
On Saturday Combate Americas will host their first “Copa Combate” tournament. The semifinals and finals of the one-night eight-man bantamweight tournament will air live on NBCSN. The following matches are set for the first round:
Michael Erosa vs. #215 FW Marcelo Rojo
Carlos Rivera vs. #365 FW Ricky Palacios
#62 BW John Castaneda vs. Kevin Moreyra
Marc Gomez vs. Andres Ayala
As you can see, Castaneda seems to be a pretty big favorite from a ranking perspective. Plus, he is coming off a victory over Cheyden Leialoha in Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. As you can seen in the following chart, he appears to have the most consistent upward career trajectory. Will he be able to keep this up and take the tournament title? The winner is expected to face newly signed UFC veteran #21 BW Erik Perez, who would be a step up in competition for all participants in this tournament.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier/Pettis (11-04-2017)
Lightweight (155)
[#6] Anthony Pettis (20-6-0, -124) vs. [#20] Dustin Poirier (21-5-0, +102)
Anthony Pettis is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #31 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Pettis (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#28LW] Jim Miller (28-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-12-10: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#5P4P] Max Holloway (18-3-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 4:50 of round 3
2016-08-27: W vs. [#12LW] Charles Oliveira (22-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:49 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2017-05-13: NC vs. [#3LW/#9DD] Eddie Alvarez (28-5-0)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#28LW] Jim Miller (28-11-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-09-17: L vs. [#19LW] Michael Johnson (17-12-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Pettis 126, Dustin Poirier 182
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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Welterweight (170)
[#30LW] Diego Sanchez (27-10-0) vs. [#46] Matt Brown (20-16-0)
Diego Sanchez is the All-Time #21 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Matt Brown is the All-Time #36 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (1-2-0)
2017-04-22: L vs. [#14LW] Al Iaquinta (14-3-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2016-11-05: W vs. [#43LW] Marcin Held (23-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#29LW] Joe Lauzon (27-13-0) via TKO in 1:26 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (0-3-0)
2016-12-10: L vs. [#16WW] Donald Cerrone (32-10-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:34 of round 3
2016-07-30: L vs. [#35WW] Jake Ellenberger (31-13-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:46 of round 1
2016-05-14: L vs. [#6WW] Demian Maia (25-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Sanchez 203, Matt Brown 336
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)
[#23] Andrei Arlovski (25-15-0) vs. [#27] Junior Albini (14-2-0)
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #16 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (0-3-0)
2017-06-17: L vs. [#17HW+] Marcin Tybura (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 28-27, 29-27)
2017-01-28: L vs. [#8HW+] Francis Ngannou (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2016-09-03: L vs. [#6HW+] Josh Barnett (35-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:53 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Junior Albini (3-0-0)
2017-07-22: W vs. [#31HW+] Timothy Johnson (11-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:51 of round 1
2016-08-13: W vs. [#409HW+] Jose Rodrigo Guelke (19-15-0) via UD ()
2016-07-09: W vs. [NA] Ivan Vicic (2-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:58 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrei Arlovski 147, Junior Albini 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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UFC 217 Preview
This weekend, UFC returns to Madison Square Garden with a stacked line-up for UFC 217: Bisping vs GSP. Featuring a trio of title bouts, including the long-awaited return of Georges St. Pierre – albeit under somewhat unusual circumstances – this promises to be a good card on paper. For all you gambling types, take a look at the updated betting odds for UFC 217. Keep in mind that since the event is in NYC, we can expect all kinds of wackiness with refereeing, judging, and all other things which involve the New York State Athletic Commission, so play at your own risk.
[#1 MW] (C) Michael Bisping vs [NR] Georges St. Pierre for the UFC Middleweight Championship
To be honest, I am not particularly excited for this fight. Partly because I am not a huge fan of either fighter, partly because I would like to see Michael Bisping defend his title against the interim champion (WME-UFC lingo for #1 contender) Robert Whittaker instead of taking another meaningless “money fight”, and partly because St. Pierre returning as a middleweight and getting an immediate title shot makes no sense. I guess asking for UFC matchmaking to make sense may be asking too much at this point. GSP has not fought in four years, leaving the sport and his welterweight title after winning a very controversial decision against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167. There are plenty of interesting matchups available for Georges in the welterweight division, and even walking directly into a title shot against Woodley would have been better than once again holding up the middleweight title picture. Hell, a rematch with Hendricks would have made more sense than the Bisping fight, alas Johny is also a middleweight these days…
If recent photos and comments from one of his long time coaches are anything to judge by, GSP is not carrying the extra weight well and it is questionable how his never-ending cardio has held up with the age, weight gain, and long layoff. Bisping in the meanwhile has evolved into an elite fighter late in his career, favorable matchups aside. I think GSP will be greatly out sized, and for the first time in his career out-performed in terms of endurance. St Pierre always excelled mainly due to his ability to keep the fight in the area where he has an advantage over his opponents, whether it be striking or on the ground. With Bisping, St. Pierre’s advantage is definitely on the ground – but we have historically seen many aging wrestlers find it more and more difficult to take down their opponents like they once used to, and with his lack of striking power GSP may be forced to fight Bisping on the feet for extended parts of the fight which will likely go the distance. It won’t be pretty or exciting, but it will be more of a typical Bisping fight than a typical GSP fight.
Prediction: Michael Bisping by decision.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC 217: Bisping/GSP (11-04-2017)
Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#6DD/#8P4P] Michael Bisping (30-7-0, -105) vs. [*] Georges St. Pierre (25-2-0, -120)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #4 ranked Middleweight and #47 ranked Absolute fighter.
Georges St. Pierre is the All-Time #1 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (3-0-0)
2016-10-08: W vs. [*] Dan Henderson (32-15-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2016-06-04: W vs. [#3MW] Luke Rockhold (16-3-0) via TKO in 3:36 of round 1
2016-02-27: W vs. [#8MW] Anderson Silva (34-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Georges St. Pierre (3-0-0)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#20MW] Johny Hendricks (18-7-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2013-03-16: W vs. [*] Nick Diaz (26-9-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#18WW] Carlos Condit (30-10-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 392, Georges St. Pierre 1449
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1] Cody Garbrandt (11-0-0, -183) vs. [#2] T.J. Dillashaw (14-3-0, +151)
Cody Garbrandt is the All-Time #7 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
T.J. Dillashaw is the All-Time #4 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Cody Garbrandt (3-0-0)
2016-12-30: W vs. [#3BW] Dominick Cruz (22-2-0) via UD (48-46, 48-46, 48-47)
2016-08-20: W vs. [#66BW] Takeya Mizugaki (21-12-2) via TKO in 0:48 of round 1
2016-05-29: W vs. [#27BW] Thomas Almeida (21-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2016-12-30: W vs. [#6BW] John Lineker (30-8-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2016-07-09: W vs. [#9BW] Raphael Assuncao (25-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-01-17: L vs. [#3BW] Dominick Cruz (22-2-0) via SD (46-49, 48-47, 49-46)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cody Garbrandt 309, T.J. Dillashaw 309
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Cody Garbrandt leads 1-0
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Women Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#2DD/#1P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-0-0, -613) vs. [#5] Rose Namajunas (6-3-0, +437)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the All-Time #3 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (3-0-0)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#2SW/#5DD/#4P4P] Jessica Andrade (17-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#6SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2016-07-08: W vs. [#4SW/#9DD] Claudia Gadelha (15-3-0) via UD (48-45, 48-46, 48-46)
Last 3 Fights: Rose Namajunas (2-1-0)
2017-04-15: W vs. [#21SW] Michelle Waterson (14-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:47 of round 2
2016-07-30: L vs. [#6SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-04-16: W vs. [#10SW] Tecia Torres (9-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joanna Jedrzejczyk 175, Rose Namajunas 203
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joanna Jedrzejczyk leads 2-0
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