Fight Matrix

Fight Matrix Program: UFC on FOX 20 – Holm vs. Shevchenko (07-23-2016)

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Jason

Women Bantamweight (135)
[#4/#7DD/#8P4P] Holly Holm (10-1-0, -305) vs. [#17] Valentina Shevchenko (12-2-0, +242)
Holly Holm is the All-Time #19 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (2-1-0)
2016-03-05: L vs. [#3BW/#6DD/#6P4P] Miesha Tate (18-6-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:30 of round 5
2015-11-14: W vs. [#2BW/#4DD/#4P4P] Ronda Rousey (12-1-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:59 of round 2
2015-07-15: W vs. [#25BW] Marion Reneau (6-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Valentina Shevchenko (2-1-0)
2016-03-05: L vs. [#1BW/#2DD/#2P4P] Amanda Nunes (13-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2015-12-19: W vs. [#18BW] Sarah Kaufman (17-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-02-27: W vs. [#74BW] Jan Finney (9-12-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Holly Holm 140, Valentina Shevchenko 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#5] Edson Barboza (17-4-0, -216) vs. [#11] Gilbert Melendez (22-5-0, +175)
Gilbert Melendez is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#7LW] Anthony Pettis (18-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-12-11: L vs. [#6LW] Tony Ferguson (21-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:54 of round 2
2015-07-25: W vs. [#25LW] Paul Felder (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Melendez (1-2-0)
2015-06-13: L vs. [#1LW/#2DD/#9P4P] Eddie Alvarez (28-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-12-06: L vs. [#7LW] Anthony Pettis (18-5-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:53 of round 2
2013-10-19: W vs. [#34LW] Diego Sanchez (26-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 91, Gilbert Melendez 406
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Edson Barboza leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#65] Francis Ngannou (7-1-0, -633) vs. [#118] Bojan Mihajlovic (10-3-0, +449)

Last 3 Fights: Francis Ngannou (3-0-0)
2016-04-10: W vs. [#179HW+] Curtis Blaydes (5-1-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2015-12-19: W vs. [#274HW+] Luis Henrique Barbosa de (8-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:53 of round 2
2015-05-28: W vs. [#199HW+] William Baldutti (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Bojan Mihajlovic (3-0-0)
2015-11-29: W vs. [NA] Muhamad Mahmic (0-4-0) via in of round 1
2014-12-06: W vs. [#547HW+] Marko Igrc (9-7-1) via UD ()
2014-10-25: W vs. [#571HW+] Dragoljub Joksovic (5-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:45 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Ngannou 104, Bojan Mihajlovic 237
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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Biggest Risers in Current MMA Rankings Update (07-17-2016)

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Richard Mann

Fight Matrix updates the Current MMA Rankings once a week. As the deepest and most inclusive ranking system in the sport, fights all over the globe can have a major impact on the rankings. Let’s take a look at the biggest risers in the divisional rankings. The number in parenthesis is the number of spots that the fighter moved up from the last issued rankings. For the purpose of this article, fighters who were unranked in the previous ranking iteration are excluded unless otherwise noted.

Heavyweight
Michal Andryszak #76 (48)
Andryszak finds himself with his highest ranking ever after defeating UFC veteran Tim Hague at ACB 41. “Longer” sports a 17-6 record and has won three-fights in a row since falling to Salimgirey Rasulov last year. The entire ACB 41 event is available for free on YouTube.

Light Heavyweight
Cassio Lisboa #143 (20)
Light Heavyweight always seems to be the most stagnant division. This week’s biggest mover is a 3-0 fighter from Brazil. In his last outing, Lisboa scored a third-round toe-hold-submission victory over Hugo Lezama Inurreta at Xtreme Kombat 32.

Middleweight
Nills van Noord #168 (111)
In his last fight, Van Noord scored a submission victory over Janis Novicks last May. The Bob Schrijber protege has gone undefeated in five bouts since falling to Lee Chadwick in 2014. Van Noord is 15-6-2 since making his MMA debut in 2007.

Welterweight
Luiz Cado Simon #214 (218)
Simon moved up 218 spots in the rankings after receiving credit for his victory over Rodrigo Cavalheiro Correia last month. His previous high ranking was #302 in 2014. Early in his career, Simon faced off against current Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho but he failed to make the final bell and was knocked out.
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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri

[#5 FW] A.J. McKee

[#6 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 FW] Salamat Isbulaev
Last 5: W L W W W

Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#248 FW] Yuta Kubo
Last 5: W W W W W

Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri

[#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina

[#16 W105] Rena Kubota

Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#9 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 12/31/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#2 W105] Seika Izawa
Last 5: W L W W L

Friday, October 16th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Chicago 2: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2

[#6 W125] Liz Carmouche

[#14 W125] Jena Bishop

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#15 W125] Viviane Araujo
Last 5: L W W W W

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#38 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva
Last 5: W W L W W

Featured Fighters

[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev	[#191 WW]	Namo Fazil
[NR]	Khabib Nurmagomedov	[#1 FW]	Alexander Volkanovski
[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#3 WW]	Carlos Prates
[#56 WW]	Kaik Brito	[NR]	Georges St. Pierre
[NR]	Jon Jones	[#3 LW]	Charles Oliveira

Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-17-2016)

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program: Bellator 158 (07-16-2016)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#34] Douglas Lima (26-6-0, 170.8lb) vs. [#47] Paul Daley (38-13-2, 170.8lb)

Last 3 Fights: Douglas Lima (2-1-0)
2015-07-17: L vs. [#8WW] Andrey Koreshkov (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 48-47)
2014-04-18: W vs. [*] Rick Hawn (21-4-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 3:19 of round 2
2013-09-20: W vs. [#49WW] Ben Saunders (19-7-2) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:33 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Paul Daley (3-0-0)
2016-01-29: W vs. [#242WW] Andy Uhrich (11-6-0) via in of round 1
2015-07-17: W vs. [#356MW] Dennis Olson (14-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:12 of round 2
2015-02-27: W vs. [#62WW] Andre Santos (38-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Douglas Lima 365, Paul Daley 169
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 (256)
[#25] Matt Mitrione (10-5-0, 256.5lb) vs. [#35] Oli Thompson (17-8-0, 234.8lb)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Mitrione (1-2-0)
2016-06-24: W vs. [#95HW+] Carl Seumanutafa (10-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:22 of round 1
2016-01-17: L vs. [#9HW+] Travis Browne (18-4-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 3
2015-06-06: L vs. [#10HW+] Ben Rothwell (36-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Oli Thompson (3-0-0)
2015-12-31: W vs. [#92HW+] Fernando Rodrigues Jr. (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 1
2015-10-31: W vs. [#113HW+] Michal Wlodarek (7-1-0) via DQ (Knee to Head of Grounded Fighter) in 1:42 of round 3
2015-08-29: W vs. [#100HW+] Chris Barnett (14-3-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Mitrione 22, Oli Thompson 198
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Matt Mitrione leads 2-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#84] Michael Page (10-0-0, 169.8lb) vs. [#98] Evangelista Santos (21-17-0, 170.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Michael Page (3-0-0)
2016-04-22: W vs. [#688WW] Jeremie Holloway (7-2-0) via Submission (Achilles Lock) in 2:15 of round 1
2015-10-23: W vs. [#473WW] Charlie Ontiveros (8-4-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:20 of round 1
2015-07-17: W vs. [#409WW] Rudy Bears (16-14-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:05 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Evangelista Santos (2-1-0)
2016-05-14: L vs. [#59WW] Saad Awad (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:31 of round 1
2016-04-22: W vs. [#81WW] Brennan Ward (13-4-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:30 of round 1
2016-01-22: W vs. [#457MW] Artenas Young (10-11-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Page 85, Evangelista Santos 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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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night: McDonald/Lineker (07-13-2016)

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Jason

Bantamweight (136)
[#9] John Lineker (27-7-0, 136.0lb, -165) vs. [#21] Michael McDonald (17-3-0, 135.0lb, +139)

Last 3 Fights: John Lineker (3-0-0)
2016-05-14: W vs. [#34BW] Rob Font (12-2-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-09-05: W vs. [#39BW] Francisco Rivera (11-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:08 of round 1
2015-01-31: W vs. [*] Ian McCall (13-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Michael McDonald (2-1-0)
2016-01-02: W vs. [#46BW] Masanori Kanehara (25-13-5) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:09 of round 2
2013-12-14: L vs. [#3BW] Urijah Faber (33-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 2
2013-08-17: W vs. [#38BW] Brad Pickett (25-11-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Lineker 60, Michael McDonald 193
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)
[#6] Tony Ferguson (20-3-0, 155.0lb, -698) vs. [#232] Landon Vannata (8-0-0, 155.5lb, +490)

Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (3-0-0)
2015-12-11: W vs. [#5LW] Edson Barboza (17-4-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:54 of round 2
2015-07-15: W vs. [#20LW] Josh Thomson (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2015-02-28: W vs. [#33LW] Gleison Tibau (32-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:37 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Landon Vannata (3-0-0)
2016-04-30: W vs. [#764LW] Ramico Blackmon (8-4-0) via in of round 1
2015-11-06: W vs. [#585LW] Chad Curry (7-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:29 of round 1
2014-12-06: W vs. [NA] Santana-Sol Martinez (5-17-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 215, Landon Vannata 74
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 (186)
[#35] Josh Samman (12-3-0, 186.0lb, -223) vs. [#48LHW] Tim Boetsch (18-10-0, 186.0lb, +182)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Samman (2-1-0)
2015-12-19: L vs. [#34MW] Tamdan McCrory (14-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:10 of round 3
2015-07-12: W vs. [#56MW] Caio Magalhaes (9-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:52 of round 1
2014-12-06: W vs. [#102MW] Eddie Gordon (7-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:08 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (0-3-0)
2016-01-17: L vs. [#18LHW] Ed Herman (23-11-0) via KO (Knee) in 1:39 of round 2
2015-06-06: L vs. [#11MW] Dan Henderson (32-14-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:28 of round 1
2015-01-31: L vs. [#15MW] Thales Leites (25-6-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:45 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Samman 207, Tim Boetsch 178
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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Biggest Risers in Current MMA Rankings Update (07-10-2016)

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Richard Mann

Heavyweight
Brock Lesnar #6
Technically Lesnar does not qualify for this list since he was not ranked going into last week. However, he returned from an extended layoff and scored a victory over Mark Hunt at UFC 200. The win earned him the 6th spot in the heavyweight rankings. Lesnar was last ranked #7 in 2013. Besides Lesnar, there was no major movement in the heavyweight division.

Light Heavyweight
Darren Stewart #82 (24)
Stewart scored a third-round knockout over Boubacar Balde at Cage Warriors FC 77 this past weekend. With the victory, Stewart improved his career record to 7-0 and moved up 24 spots in the light heavyweight rankings. The fight and the entire event is available on UFC Fight Pass.

Middleweight
Tim Williams #82 (50)
Since dropping a pair of bouts against UFC fighter Anthony Smith last year, Williams has picked up three wins in a row. In his last outing, he scored an upset over Nah-Shon Burrell at CFFC 59. He also holds victories over UFC veterans Andre Gusmao and Ron Stallings.
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All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (07-10-2016)

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Jason

Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-10-2016)

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Jason

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-08-2016)

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program: UFC 200 (07-09-2016)

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Jason

Women Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Miesha Tate (18-5-0, -257) vs. [#6] Amanda Nunes (12-4-0, +206)
Miesha Tate is the All-Time #7 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Miesha Tate (3-0-0)
2016-03-05: W vs. [#3BW/#5DD/#7P4P] Holly Holm (10-1-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:30 of round 5
2015-07-25: W vs. [#13BW] Jessica Eye (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-01-31: W vs. [#9BW] Sara McMann (9-3-0) via MD (29-27, 29-28, 28-28)

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Nunes (3-0-0)
2016-03-05: W vs. [#16BW] Valentina Shevchenko (12-2-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2015-08-08: W vs. [#9BW] Sara McMann (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:53 of round 1
2015-03-21: W vs. [NA] Shayna Baszler (15-10-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 1:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Miesha Tate 126, Amanda Nunes 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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Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Mark Hunt (12-10-1, -171) vs. [*] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0, +144)
Mark Hunt is the All-Time #21 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Brock Lesnar is the All-Time #19 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mark Hunt (2-1-0)
2016-03-19: W vs. [#10HW+] Frank Mir (18-11-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 1
2015-11-14: W vs. [#19HW+] Antonio Silva (19-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:41 of round 1
2015-05-10: L vs. [#1HW+/#6DD/#6P4P] Stipe Miocic (16-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Brock Lesnar (1-2-0)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#3HW+] Alistair Overeem (41-14-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 2:26 of round 1
2010-10-23: L vs. [#4HW+] Cain Velasquez (13-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:12 of round 1
2010-07-03: W vs. [*] Shane Carwin (12-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:19 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mark Hunt 112, Brock Lesnar 1653
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)
[#2/#5P4P] Daniel Cormier (17-1-0, -514) vs. [#16MW] Anderson Silva (33-7-0, +362)
Daniel Cormier is the All-Time #14 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #2 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (2-1-0)
2015-10-03: W vs. [#7LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (16-4-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 49-46)
2015-05-23: W vs. [#3LHW] Anthony Johnson (21-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:39 of round 3
2015-01-03: L vs. [#1LHW/#4DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (22-1-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2016-02-27: L vs. [#1MW/#3DD/#7P4P] Michael Bisping (29-7-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2015-01-31: NC vs. [*] Nick Diaz (26-9-0)
2013-12-28: L vs. [#2MW/#5DD/#10P4P] Chris Weidman (13-1-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 1:16 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Cormier 280, Anderson Silva 133
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: The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale (07-08-2016)

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Jason

Women Strawweight (115)
[#1/#4DD/#3P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (13-0-0, -129) vs. [#2/#7DD/#6P4P] Claudia Gadelha (13-1-0, +107)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the All-Time #20 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (3-0-0)
2015-11-14: W vs. [#12FLY] Valerie Letourneau (8-5-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
2015-06-20: W vs. [#26SW] Jessica Penne (12-4-0) via TKO (Punches and Knee) in 4:22 of round 3
2015-03-14: W vs. [#6SW] Carla Esparza (11-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:17 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Claudia Gadelha (2-1-0)
2015-08-01: W vs. [#8SW] Jessica Aguilar (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-12-13: L vs. [#1SW/#4DD/#3P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (13-0-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-07-16: W vs. [NA] Tina Lahdemaki (5-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joanna Jedrzejczyk 237, Claudia Gadelha 342
Previous Match-up Record: Joanna Jedrzejczyk leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#50MW] Andrew Sanchez (6-2-0, -172) vs. [#79MW] Khalil Rountree (9-0-0, +146)

Last 3 Fights: Andrew Sanchez (2-1-0)
2015-08-07: W vs. [#145MW] John Poppie (7-3-0) via TKO (Spinning Backfist and Punches) in 1:53 of round 3
2015-06-05: W vs. [#180MW] Clinton Williams (7-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:17 of round 2
2014-06-06: L vs. [#75MW] Kevin Casey (9-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (3-0-0)
2015-12-11: W vs. [#522MW] Justin Polendey (7-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:42 of round 1
2015-04-10: W vs. [#223LHW] Cameron Olson (4-2-0) via UD ()
2014-12-05: W vs. [#687MW] Blake Troop (4-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:39 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrew Sanchez 336, Khalil Rountree 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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#22] Tatiana Suarez (5-0-0, -394) vs. [#41] Amanda Bobby Cooper (9-4-0, +313)

Last 3 Fights: Tatiana Suarez (3-0-0)
2015-08-22: W vs. [NA] Arline Coban (0-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 2
2015-04-11: W vs. [NA] Carolina Alvarez (0-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:01 of round 1
2014-07-19: W vs. [NA] Tyra Parker (4-5-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Bobby Cooper (2-1-0)
2015-09-12: L vs. [#65BW] Aspen Ladd (3-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:42 of round 2
2014-02-15: W vs. [NA] Brittany Dugas (0-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:59 of round 2
2013-02-17: W vs. [NA] Lauren Foley (0-1-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 1:03 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tatiana Suarez 321, Amanda Bobby Cooper 300
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 90: Dos Anjos/Alvarez (07-07-2016)

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Jason

Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1/#2DD/#3P4P] Rafael dos Anjos (25-7-0, -375) vs. [#3] Eddie Alvarez (27-4-0, +295)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Eddie Alvarez is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (3-0-0)
2015-12-19: W vs. [#4WW] Donald Cerrone (30-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:06 of round 1
2015-03-14: W vs. [#7LW] Anthony Pettis (18-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2014-12-13: W vs. [#2LW] Nate Diaz (19-10-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Alvarez (2-1-0)
2016-01-17: W vs. [#7LW] Anthony Pettis (18-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2015-06-13: W vs. [#10LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-09-27: L vs. [#4WW] Donald Cerrone (30-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 201, Eddie Alvarez 172
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael dos Anjos leads 3-1
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Heavyweight (265)
[#14] Roy Nelson (21-12-0, -136) vs. [#16] Derrick Lewis (15-4-0, +112)

Last 3 Fights: Roy Nelson (1-2-0)
2016-02-06: W vs. [#25HW+] Jared Rosholt (14-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-09-26: L vs. [#13HW+] Josh Barnett (34-8-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
2015-03-14: L vs. [#3HW+] Alistair Overeem (41-14-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (3-0-0)
2016-04-10: W vs. [#32HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (17-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:48 of round 1
2016-02-06: W vs. [#39HW+] Damian Grabowski (20-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:17 of round 1
2015-10-03: W vs. [#50HW+] Viktor Pesta (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roy Nelson 152, Derrick Lewis 88
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Roy Nelson leads 2-1
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Welterweight (170)
[#53] Belal Muhammad (9-0-0, +101) vs. [#79] Alan Jouban (13-4-0, -124)

Last 3 Fights: Belal Muhammad (3-0-0)
2016-04-30: W vs. [#83WW] Steve Carl (22-5-0) via in of round 4
2015-09-19: W vs. [#387WW] Zane Kamaka (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-03-20: W vs. [#275WW] Keith Johnson (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Alan Jouban (2-1-0)
2016-03-19: W vs. [#427WW] Brendan OReilly (6-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:15 of round 1
2015-10-03: L vs. [#29WW] Albert Tumenov (17-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 2:55 of round 1
2015-07-15: W vs. [#213WW] Matt Dwyer (8-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Belal Muhammad 68, Alan Jouban 110
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 & All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (07-03-2016)

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Jason

Notable Info

Mid-year nationality adjustment made for Japanese population.

The search for an MMA star in China

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Richard Mann

This weekend two high level promotions will put on shows in China. Road FC 32 takes place Saturday in Hunan, while on the same day One Championship hosts “Dynasty of Champions 6” in Anhui.

Several combat sports promotions have tried to make a big push into the county with limited success. Even the UFC tried with their regular trojan horse that is “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show and also promoted three events in Macau. The effort appears to have stalled with the release of the UFC’s Managing Director of Asia, Mark Fischer

Of course, one of the biggest issues with international expansion is finding a homegrown star who can both connect with fans and stay relevant in the non-predetermined world of MMA. Currently there are only 14 Chinese fighters in the Fight Matrix rankings, so finding that star will be difficult. Road FC and One Championship have taken different approaches to this task.

The undercard of Road FC includes a pair of UFC veterans with Chinese heritage, Jumabieke Tuerxun and Albert Cheng. The two combined to go 0-4 in the UFC. In the main event Aori Gele, a 320-pound Chinese Sanda fighter with a 1-2 MMA record, faces Bob Sapp.

During their trips to China, One Championship has appeared to focus on developing local talent. The cards often include tournaments of fighters with only a few professional fights. Assuming the plan is that the cream will eventually rise to the top, fans and promoters better be prepared to wait. Of the nine Chinese fighters on the card only two have more than one professional win.

List of Chinese Fighters in Fight Matrix Rankings

Fighter	Weight Class	Rank	Last Fought For
Weili Zhang	W-Strawweight	39	Top Fighting Championship
Zhifa Shang	Flyweight	137	Unknown
Jingliang Li	Welterweight	148	UFC
Guangyou Ning	Bantamweight	158	UFC
Heili Alateng	Bantamweight	189	Road FC
Handong Kong	Light Heavyweight	202	Art of War
Zilong Zhao	Light Heavyweight	212	Road FC
Kenan Song	Middleweight	215	Superstar Fight
Lipeng Zhang	Welterweight	277	Kunlun Fight
Xian Ji	Bantamweight	295	Wu Lin Feng
Rijirigala Amu	Featherweight	306	Art of War
Chengjie Wu	Featherweight	352	M-1
Wenbo Liu	Middleweight	365	Wu Lin Feng
Liucai Cui	Featherweight	437	WBK

Biggest Risers in Current MMA Rankings Update (06-26-2016)

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Richard Mann

Heavyweight
Jeff Hughes #85 (117)
Hughes, a product of Evolve MMA, moved up 117 spots after receiving credit for his March 19 victory over John Hawk. His professional record now stands at 3-0.

Light Heavyweight
Jordan Johnson #125 (101)
Johnson defeat Shaun Asher on the undercard of Resurrection Fighting Alliance 39. The teammate of Benson Henderson and Efrain Escudero at the MMA Lab has now won five fights in a row to start his career with four coming via submission.

Middleweight
Andrew Kapel #190 (74)
Last April, Kapel defeated Nick Kraus at Hoosier Fight Club 28. After receiving credit for the win, he moved up 74 spots. Since 2009, Kapel is 7-2 with his only losses coming against Strikeforce veteran Marcus Sursa and UFC fighter Anthony Smith.
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