Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night / Swanson vs. Stephens (06-28-2014)
Featherweight (145)
[#4] Cub Swanson (20-5-0, -243) vs. [#11] Jeremy Stephens (23-9-0, +200)
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #18 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (3-0-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#14FW] Dennis Siver (21-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 3
2013-02-16: W vs. [#9FW] Dustin Poirier (16-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#32FW] Charles Oliveira (17-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:40 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (3-0-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#16FW] Darren Elkins (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#35FW] Rony Mariano Bezerra (14-5-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:40 of round 1
2013-05-25: W vs. [#312FW] Estevan Payan (14-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cub Swanson 357, Jeremy Stephens 154
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)
[#18] Kelvin Gastelum (8-0-0, -383) vs. [#48] Nicholas Musoke (12-2-0, +305)
Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (3-0-0)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#23WW] Rick Story (16-8-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
2013-08-28: W vs. [*] Brian Melancon (7-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 1
2013-04-13: W vs. [#31MW] Uriah Hall (8-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Nicholas Musoke (3-0-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#102WW] Viscardi Andrade (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#270MW] Alessio Sakara (15-11-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:07 of round 1
2013-06-14: W vs. [#244WW] Ronny Alexander Landaeta (6-4-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kelvin Gastelum 105, Nicholas Musoke 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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Middleweight (185)
[#43] Andrew Craig (9-2-0, +161) vs. [#82] Cezar Ferreira (7-3-0, -191)
Last 3 Fights: Andrew Craig (1-2-0)
2013-10-26: L vs. [#30MW] Luke Barnatt (8-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:12 of round 2
2013-07-06: W vs. [*] Chris Leben (22-11-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2013-01-19: L vs. [#71MW] Ronny Markes (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (2-1-0)
2014-03-23: L vs. [#11MW] C.B. Dollaway (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 1
2013-11-09: W vs. [#268WW] Daniel Sarafian (8-5-0) via SD (28-29, 30-28, 30-27)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#49MW] Thiago Santos (9-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrew Craig 245, Cezar Ferreira 97
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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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Monday, May 4th 2026: Deep 131 Impact: 25th Anniversary | |||
 [#2 SW] Sora Sugiyama | [#14 SW] Sukai China | ||
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| Friday, March 20th 2026: PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 | |||
 [#8 MW] Costello Van Steenis (-128) |  [#12 MW] Fabian Edwards (+101) | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 7/19/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#13 MW] Johnny Eblen Last 5: W L W W W | Last Fight Date: 8/21/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#27 MW] Dalton Rosta Last 5: W L W W W | ||
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 [#24 W115] Natalia Kuziutina | [#7 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki | ||
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Featured Fighters
| [#255 WW] |  Rustambek Nurzhanov | [#841 LW] | Daniel Holt | |
| [#80 FW] |  Marwan Rahiki | [#26 LHW] |  Ion Cutelaba | |
| [#1 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | [#40 LHW] |  Oumar Sy | |
| [#361 HW] |  Tony Lopez | [#90 HW] |  Jovan Leka | |
| [#2 LW] |  Charles Oliveira | [#24 WW] | Myktybek Orolbai |
Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night / Te Huna vs. Marquardt (06-28-2014)
Middleweight (185)
[#20LHW] James Te Huna (16-7-0, -216) vs. [#35WW] Nate Marquardt (32-13-2, +177)
Nate Marquardt is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: James Te Huna (1-2-0)
2013-12-07: L vs. [#12LHW] Mauricio Rua (22-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:03 of round 1
2013-05-25: L vs. [#7LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-02-16: W vs. [#25LHW] Ryan Jimmo (19-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Nate Marquardt (0-3-0)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#4WW] Hector Lombard (34-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
2013-03-16: L vs. [#14WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 1
2013-01-12: L vs. [#16WW] Tarec Saffiedine (15-3-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Te Huna 203, Nate Marquardt 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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Heavyweight (265)
[#28] Soa Palelei (21-3-0, +123) vs. [#32] Jared Rosholt (10-1-0, -147)
Last 3 Fights: Soa Palelei (3-0-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#133HW+] Ruan Potts (8-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:20 of round 1
2013-12-07: W vs. [*] Pat Barry (8-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:09 of round 1
2013-08-31: W vs. [#111LHW] Nikita Krylov (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:34 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Jared Rosholt (3-0-0)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#76HW+] Daniel Omielanczuk (16-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-30: W vs. [#50HW+] Walt Harris (6-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-08-02: W vs. [#177LHW] Jason Walraven (6-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:34 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Soa Palelei 49, Jared Rosholt 78
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)
[#24] Hatsu Hioki (27-7-2, +162) vs. [#32] Charles Oliveira (17-4-0, -193)
Hatsu Hioki is the All-Time #4 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Hatsu Hioki (1-2-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#331FW] Ivan Menjivar (25-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-28: L vs. [#16FW] Darren Elkins (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-01-26: L vs. [#7FW] Clay Guida (31-14-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (1-2-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#151FW] Andy Ogle (9-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:40 of round 3
2013-07-06: L vs. [#3FW] Frankie Edgar (16-4-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-22: L vs. [#4FW] Cub Swanson (20-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:40 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hatsu Hioki 119, Charles Oliveira 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Charles Oliveira leads 1-0
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There is nothing wrong with the 10-point must system.
There have undoubtedly been thousands and thousands of articles and posts on the Internet regarding the 10-point must system and how it should be abolished from combat sports, MMA in particular. Partly, because it has produced so many questionable decisions, perhaps mostly because it was developed with the sport of boxing in mind — most MMA fans like to distance themselves from the cousin sport.
However, introducing a more complicated scoring system for judges who can’t seem to utilize the 10-point must system properly would most definitely produce more variability and more chance for corruption.
Take the typical 3-round UFC fight for example, where there are no “obvious” 10-8 rounds, no even rounds and no point deductions. Without caring about the round-by-round particulars, each card can be scored 4 different ways (30-27,27-30,29-28,28-29). Looking at that and other popular proposed scenarios.
| Scoring Method | Potential Totals Per Card |
| 10-pt must (as is) | 4 |
| 10-pt must w/ 10-10 rounds | 8 |
| 10-pt must w/ half-points | 8 |
| 10-pt must w/ half-points & 8.5 rounds | 14 |
| Rounds vary from 10-9 to 10-5 (no half points) | 26 |
| Rounds vary from 10-9 to 10-0 (no half points) | 56 |
* Above results only consider the “typical” fight.
Fight Matrix Program: WSoF 10 (06-21-2014)
Middleweight (185)
[#20] Jesse Taylor (27-9-0) vs. [#24] David Branch (13-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Jesse Taylor (3-0-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#58MW] Elvis Mutapcic (13-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-04: W vs. [#156MW] John Phillips (16-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:43 of round 1
2013-02-23: W vs. [#65MW] Kendall Grove (20-14-0) via UD (50-48, 49-47, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: David Branch (3-0-0)
2013-09-14: W vs. [#74MW] Danillo Villefort (14-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-03-23: W vs. [#169MW] Paulo Filho (23-6-3) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-11-03: W vs. [*] Dustin Jacoby (8-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jesse Taylor 196, David Branch 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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Featherweight (145)
[#15] Georgi Karakhanyan (23-3-1) vs. [#43] Rick Glenn (14-2-1)
Last 3 Fights: Georgi Karakhanyan (3-0-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#77FW] Lance Palmer (7-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:40 of round 3
2013-09-14: W vs. [#92FW] Waylon Lowe (14-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:37 of round 1
2013-04-12: W vs. [*] Din Thomas (26-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Rick Glenn (3-0-0)
2013-09-14: W vs. [#222FW] Artur Rofi (6-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-03-23: W vs. [#177FW] Alexandre Pimentel (13-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:51 of round 3
2012-10-19: W vs. [#267BW] Lyndon Whitlock (8-4-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches) in 2:34 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Georgi Karakhanyan 196, Rick Glenn 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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#1/#4DD/#4P4P] Jessica Aguilar (17-4-0) vs. [#25] Emi Fujino (13-7-0)
Jessica Aguilar is the All-Time #10 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jessica Aguilar (3-0-0)
2014-01-18: W vs. [#15SW] Alida Gray (4-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:45 of round 1
2013-10-05: W vs. [*] Megumi Fujii (26-3-0) via TMD (20-18, 20-18, 19-19)
2013-03-28: W vs. [#20SW] Patricia Vidonic (9-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Emi Fujino (2-1-0)
2013-11-04: L vs. [#11SW] Mizuki Inoue (8-1-0) via UD ()
2013-08-31: W vs. [NA] Hyo Kyung Song (0-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 2
2013-05-19: W vs. [#11AW] Amber Brown (3-1-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 4:18 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Aguilar 154, Emi Fujino 229
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jessica Aguilar leads 2-0
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC 174 (06-14-2014)
Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1, -559) vs. [#8] Ali Bagautinov (13-2-0, +410)
Demetrious Johnson is the All-Time #5 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (20-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 1
2013-07-27: W vs. [#12FLY] John Moraga (14-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:43 of round 5
2013-01-26: W vs. [#4FLY] John Dodson (16-6-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Ali Bagautinov (3-0-0)
2014-02-01: W vs. [#17FLY] John Lineker (23-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#19FLY] Tim Elliott (10-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#319BW] Marcos Vinicius Borges Pa (20-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:28 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demetrious Johnson 182, Ali Bagautinov 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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Welterweight (170)
[#3] Rory MacDonald (16-2-0, +117) vs. [#4] Tyron Woodley (13-2-0, -140)
Rory MacDonald is the All-Time #16 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Rory MacDonald (2-1-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#10WW] Demian Maia (19-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#2WW] Robbie Lawler (23-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#14WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Tyron Woodley (2-1-0)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#6WW] Carlos Condit (29-8-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 2:00 of round 2
2013-11-16: W vs. [#32WW] Josh Koscheck (17-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:38 of round 1
2013-06-15: L vs. [#11WW] Jake Shields (29-7-1) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rory MacDonald 112, Tyron Woodley 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tyron Woodley leads 2-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#12] Ryan Bader (16-4-0, -133) vs. [#23] Rafael Cavalcante (12-4-0, +110)
Ryan Bader is the All-Time #23 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (2-1-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#25LHW] Anthony Perosh (14-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2013-09-04: L vs. [#7LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:55 of round 1
2013-01-26: W vs. [*] Vladimir Matyushenko (27-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:50 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Rafael Cavalcante (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#66LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-11-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:18 of round 1
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. [#28LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Bader 189, Rafael Cavalcante 217
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: Cage Warriors (06-07-2014)
Lightweight (154)
[#98] Curt Warburton (13-4-0, 154.3lb, -226) vs. [#165] Steven Ray (12-5-0, 154.0lb, +174)
Last 3 Fights: Curt Warburton (2-1-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#304LW] Wesley Murch (13-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:49 of round 1
2013-09-14: L vs. [#69LW] Mansour Barnaoui (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-03-09: W vs. [#165LW] Steven Ray (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Steven Ray (2-1-0)
2013-12-31: L vs. [#55LW] Ivan Buchinger (26-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:43 of round 4
2013-10-05: W vs. [#274LW] Sean Carter (9-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-10-05: W vs. [#503LW] Jason Ball (20-14-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curt Warburton 182, Steven Ray 158
Previous Match-up Record: Curt Warburton leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (186)
[#248] Jack Marshman (14-5-0, 186.0lb, +196) vs. [#416WW] Bola Omoyele (7-2-0, 184.8lb, -264)
Last 3 Fights: Jack Marshman (2-1-0)
2014-03-28: L vs. [#75MW] Abu Azaitar (9-2-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 1
2013-12-14: W vs. [#496MW] Alex Minogue (7-6-0) via UD ()
2013-11-02: W vs. [#278LHW] Simas Norkus (3-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:19 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Bola Omoyele (2-1-0)
2013-10-05: L vs. [#265WW] Aaron Wilkinson (11-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:08 of round 2
2013-07-06: W vs. [#422MW] Vincent del Guerra (20-10-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:21 of round 1
2012-04-07: W vs. [#948LW] Warren Kee (6-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jack Marshman 71, Bola Omoyele 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jack Marshman leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#147] Ben Alloway (13-5-0, 170.5lb, -163) vs. [#223] Mohsen Bahari (7-1-0, 170.2lb, +137)
Last 3 Fights: Ben Alloway (1-2-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#151WW] Jack Mason (27-13-0) via UD ()
2013-08-28: L vs. [#73WW] Zak Cummings (17-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:19 of round 1
2013-04-06: L vs. [#19WW] Ryan LaFlare (11-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Mohsen Bahari (2-1-0)
2014-03-22: W vs. [#267WW] Bruno Carvalho (15-8-0) via UD ()
2013-08-24: W vs. [#863WW] Alexander Voitenko (11-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:21 of round 1
2013-07-20: L vs. [#288WW] Matt Inman (13-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:44 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Alloway 98, Mohsen Bahari 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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MMA Rankings Updated (06-05-2014)
Notable Info
- This is a fairly large update, as we have used retroactive predictive analysis to determine the most ‘accurate’ rates at which to penalize inactivity and quality performance decay. These types of penalties have always been guesswork and we were close, but now they are more accurate than they’ve ever been. With the latest rankings, these new rates are now in place. Note: When making these types of changes, predictive rates aren’t the primary driver — more like the secondary, but they are most definitely used when large amounts of useful data is available.
- Essentially, inactivity was being over-penalized by about 25%. On the other hand, fighters in “quality performance decay” were being under-penalized by about 35%. This sounds like a lot, but there have always been self-correction methods in place that will remain in place (though this has been modified too) to handle outliers. All in all, the fluctuations in the top part of the rankings are slight. However, beyond the Top 100s, there will be a lot of movement.
Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Henderson/Khabilov (06-04-2014)
Lightweight (155)
[#2] Ben Henderson (20-3-0, 155.5lb, -250) vs. [#18] Rustam Khabilov (17-1-0, 156.0lb, +202)
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (2-1-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#7LW] Josh Thomson (20-6-0) via SD (49-46, 47-48, 48-47)
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)
Last 3 Fights: Rustam Khabilov (3-0-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#17LW] Jorge Masvidal (26-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#431LW] Yancy Medeiros (9-2-0) via TKO (Thumb Injury) in 2:32 of round 1
2012-12-15: W vs. [#89LW] Vinc Pichel (9-1-0) via KO (Suplex and Punches) in 2:15 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Henderson 133, Rustam Khabilov 213
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)
[#19] Diego Sanchez (24-7-0, 155.0lb, +148) vs. [#29] Ross Pearson (15-6-0, 155.5lb, -174)
Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (1-2-0)
2014-03-15: L vs. [#12LW] Myles Jury (14-0-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#3LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#24LW] Takanori Gomi (35-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Ross Pearson (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-10-26: NC vs. [#30LW] Melvin Guillard (31-13-2)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#153LW] Ryan Couture (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 2
2012-12-15: W vs. [#280LW] George Sotiropoulos (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Sanchez 84, Ross Pearson 224
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 (125)
[#4] John Dodson (15-6-0, 125.0lb, -548) vs. [#10] John Moraga (14-2-0, 126.0lb, +395)
John Dodson is the All-Time #8 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (2-1-0)
2013-10-19: W vs. [#45FLY] Darrell Montague (13-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:13 of round 1
2013-01-26: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2012-10-05: W vs. [#7FLY] Jussier da Silva (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:35 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: John Moraga (2-1-0)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#17FLY] Dustin Ortiz (13-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:43 of round 5
2012-12-29: W vs. [#12FLY] Chris Cariaso (17-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:11 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 231, John Moraga 143
Previous Match-up Record: John Dodson leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Should Jones’ Next Fight be a Rematch with Gustafsson?
There seem to be a consensus that Jon Jones should fight Alexander Gustafsson next, as they had a very close fight and it was the first and only time Jon Jones was in some danger. That’s why there is such a strong reaction to Jon’s’ reluctance to take on this fight.
I don’t share this enthusiasm for this fight. As a rule, I watch MMA to see different guys fight. It’s always interesting to see how different fighters will do against each other, who is better, and what will happen. And this is especially true for the champion. I want to see him fight as many fighters as possible, see how he deals with all of them and what they can bring against him. We’ve seen Jones vs. Gustafsson already, and it was a great fight. Nobody won that fight and there is a good chance that nobody would win their next fight too. Of course it would be fun to see them match up again, but there is a good chance we would just see a repeat of the first fight.
And besides, should Gustafsson really be the champion? Let’s say that they fight and the judges give him 3 rounds. Does he really deserve to be the champion? Whom has he beat in the Top 10? He went to close decisions with Rua and Jones, while Jones finished almost everybody he faced through TKOs and submissions. Of course it would exciting and it would shake up the LHW division but that’s true for any loss of Jones, and personally I think this time Jones would come prepared and win more decisively.
So it would either end in a close decision for Jones which just be a repeat of last time, a decisive victory for Jones, which would just leave us with the feeling this fight was expendable, or a close decision for Gustafsson which would give him an undeserving title (no way Gustafsson finishes Jones, IMO).
I’d much rather see Jones face someone he hasn’t faced, and there is someone who would make a very interesting opponent: Daniel Cormier, who looks amazing again and again. If, for some reason, Jones would never fight again after his next fight, I would be very sorry to have missed Jones vs. Cormier, while I wouldn’t feel I’ve missed Jones vs. Gustafsson.
Some rematches are definitely a must: when Cain Velasquez lost to Junior Dos Santos one minute into the fight it felt like it was a lucky punch, and he should be given another chance. When Anderson Silva got knocked out by Chris Weidman, it felt like he could do a lot better if he wouldn’t play around as much. But this is not the same situation. We saw the fight; it was good, but it doesn’t mean we have to see an immediate rematch. There are other worthy opponents for Jones. Gustafsson can get his rematch later, maybe after beating (and finishing) a Top 10 guy or two.
Having said that, this is just my personal opinion, and the reality is that there is quite a demand among fans to see this rematch (at least that’s the feeling I’m getting). By trying to avoid it, Jones does make it look like he is afraid. I don’t think he is, but that’s not the issue. If there is really such a demand for that fight (which is a good question – is there really?) then he should accept it, and beat Gustaffson decisively like I think he would.
Chan Sung Jung: Underrated or Overrated?
Let’s take a look at the current ranking of Chan Sung Jung at various outlets:
| Source | Rank |
| MMA Weekly | #6 |
| Tapology | #6 |
| Sherdog | #8 |
| MMA Junkie | #8 |
| ESPN | #9 |
| MMA Madman | #9 |
| Fight Magazine | #12 |
| Fight Matrix | #24 |
Now, I’m of the opinion that a top fighter must fight (and win) often enough to sustain such a lofty ranking.
If we go back to the start of 2010, we have the following results for Chan Sung Jung: