Fight Matrix

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Henderson vs. dos Anjos (08-23-2014)

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#2] Ben Henderson (21-3-0, -320) vs. [#7] Rafael dos Anjos (21-7-0, +253)
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #24 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (2-1-0)
2014-06-07: W vs. [#20LW] Rustam Khabilov (17-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:16 of round 4
2014-01-25: W vs. [#13LW] Josh Thomson (20-7-0) via SD (49-46, 47-48, 48-47)
2013-08-31: L vs. [#1LW/#6DD/#6P4P] Anthony Pettis (17-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (2-1-0)
2014-06-07: W vs. [#60LW] Jason High (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 2
2014-04-19: L vs. [#4LW] Khabib Nurmagomedov (22-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#8LW] Donald Cerrone (24-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Henderson 77, Rafael dos Anjos 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ben Henderson leads 5-3
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Welterweight (170)
[#18] Mike Pyle (26-9-1, +170) vs. [#25] Jordan Mein (28-9-0, -200)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Pyle (2-1-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#80WW] T.J. Waldburger (16-9-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:03 of round 3
2013-08-17: L vs. [#11WW] Matt Brown (19-12-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 1
2013-05-25: W vs. [#24WW] Rick Story (17-8-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)

Last 3 Fights: Jordan Mein (2-1-0)
2014-04-19: W vs. [#55WW] Hernani Perpetuo (17-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#11WW] Matt Brown (19-12-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 2
2013-03-16: W vs. [*] Dan Miller (14-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Pyle 182, Jordan Mein 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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Middleweight (185)
[#16] Thales Leites (23-4-0, +129) vs. [#17] Francis Carmont (22-9-0, -150)

Last 3 Fights: Thales Leites (3-0-0)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#73MW] Trevor Smith (12-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
2013-11-16: W vs. [#31MW] Ed Herman (22-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#33MW] Tom Watson (17-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Francis Carmont (1-2-0)
2014-05-31: L vs. [#10MW] C.B. Dollaway (15-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2014-02-15: L vs. [#5MW] Ronaldo Souza (20-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-09-21: W vs. [#18MW] Costas Philippou (13-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Thales Leites 134, Francis Carmont 84
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 – Bisping vs. Le (08-23-2014)

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#13] Michael Bisping (24-6-0, -297) vs. [*] Cung Le (9-2-0, +239)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #15 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (1-2-0)
2014-04-16: L vs. [#8MW] Tim Kennedy (18-4-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2013-04-27: W vs. [*] Alan Belcher (18-8-0) via TUD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-01-19: L vs. [#3MW/#9DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:27 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Cung Le (2-1-0)
2012-11-10: W vs. [*] Rich Franklin (29-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:17 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#34WW] Patrick Cote (20-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-11-19: L vs. [*] Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:49 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Bisping 129, Cung Le 651
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)
[#5] Tyron Woodley (13-3-0, -140) vs. [#8] Dong Hyun Kim (19-2-1, +117)

Last 3 Fights: Tyron Woodley (2-1-0)
2014-06-14: L vs. [#2WW/#10P4P] Rory MacDonald (17-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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

Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (3-0-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#45WW] John Hathaway (17-2-0) via KO (Spinning Back Elbow) in 1:02 of round 3
2013-10-09: W vs. [#27WW] Erick Silva (16-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 2
2013-03-03: W vs. [#49WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tyron Woodley 70, Dong Hyun Kim 175
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tyron Woodley leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#538WW] Lipeng Zhang (7-7-1) vs. [#696] Brendan OReilly (5-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Lipeng Zhang (1-2-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#559WW] Wang Sai (6-5-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-05-11: L vs. [#695LW] Chris Garcia (5-1-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:34 of round 1
2012-12-01: L vs. [#380MW] Marcos Souza (3-0-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Brendan OReilly (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-02-15: W vs. [NA] Mike Aarts (1-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:00 of round 2
2012-08-10: W vs. [NA] Sam Gascoigne (3-3-0) via UD ()
2012-03-09: NC vs. [NA] Kei Takahashi (0-0-0)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lipeng Zhang 175, Brendan OReilly 554
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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Saturday, July 18th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Austin: Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2

[#6 MW] Costello Van Steenis

[#12 MW] Johnny Eblen

Last Fight Date: 3/20/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#16 MW] Fabian Edwards
Last 5: L W W W W

Last Fight Date: 3/28/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#51 MW] Bryan Battle
Last 5: W W W L W

Saturday, June 27th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev

[#7 W125] Liz Carmouche

[#13 W125] Viviane Araujo

Last Fight Date: 8/15/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#16 W125] Jena Bishop
Last 5: W L W W W

Last Fight Date: 4/11/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#62 W125] Shanna Young
Last 5: W L W L W

Sunday, May 31st 2026: Shooto Professional Shooto 2026 Vol. 4

[#11 SW] Koyuru Tanoue

[#12 SW] Kazusa Kurobe

Last Fight Date: 11/16/2025 [Shooto]
Last Opponent: [#243 FLW] Jo Arai
Last 5: W W W W L

Last Fight Date: 1/18/2026 [Shooto]
Last Opponent: [#38 SW] Ken Asahina
Last 5: W W W W W

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[#175 FW]	George Mangos	[#1 MW]	Sean Strickland
[#78 FW]	Juan Archuleta	[#29 LW]	Salahdine Parnasse
[#186 MW]	Christian Eckerlin	[#34 FW]	Doo Ho Choi
[NR]	Conor McGregor	[NR]	Matt Marriot
[NR]	Suzu Ooi	[NR]	Rustam Odinaev

Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-17-2014)

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Jason

Damian Grabowski Vs. Marcin Tybura

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Ked Becker

I think it’s worth noting that this week there is a fight between two of the best heavyweights outside of the UFC, #12 Damian Grabowski and #23 Marcin Tybura. There is almost no word about it in any of the more popular american MMA news sites, so the least we can do is give it some pubicity here, the home for the more objective look at the MMA world.

Apparently, the event will air on M1Global.TV and will be available for a symbolic $1.00.

Is the UFC even aware of the existence of these guys? Nobody anywhere even suggests they should be fighting in the UFC.

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Bader/Preux (08-16-2014)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Ryan Bader (17-4-0, -166) vs. [#19] Ovince St. Preux (16-5-0, +139)
Ryan Bader is the All-Time #21 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (2-1-0)
2014-06-14: W vs. [#22LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (12-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#23LHW] 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

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (3-0-0)
2014-06-14: W vs. [#24LHW] Ryan Jimmo (19-4-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:10 of round 2
2014-03-15: W vs. [#79LHW] Nikita Krylov (17-4-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:29 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [#149LHW] Cody Donovan (8-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Bader 63, Ovince St. Preux 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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Lightweight (155)
[#23] Gray Maynard (11-3-1, -101) vs. [#33] Ross Pearson (15-7-0, -123)
Gray Maynard is the All-Time #8 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gray Maynard (1-2-0)
2013-11-30: L vs. [#9LW] Nate Diaz (17-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-05-25: L vs. [#5LW] T.J. Grant (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 1
2012-06-22: W vs. [#11FW] Clay Guida (31-15-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Ross Pearson (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2014-06-07: L vs. [#17LW] Diego Sanchez (25-7-0) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
2013-10-26: NC vs. [#24LW] Melvin Guillard (32-13-2)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#159LW] Ryan Couture (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gray Maynard 259, Ross Pearson 70
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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Middleweight (185)
[#20] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0, +211) vs. [#24] Brad Tavares (12-2-0, -262)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (1-2-0)
2014-04-26: L vs. [#7MW] Luke Rockhold (12-2-0) via Submission (Inverted Triangle Kimura) in 2:08 of round 1
2013-10-19: W vs. [#10MW] C.B. Dollaway (15-5-0) via SD (30-26, 27-29, 30-26)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#14MW] Mark Munoz (13-5-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Tavares (2-1-0)
2014-04-19: L vs. [#13MW] Yoel Romero (8-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#29MW] Lorenz Larkin (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#92MW] Bubba McDaniel (22-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Boetsch 112, Brad Tavares 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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-10-2014)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Jason

Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-03-2014)

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

Slight tweak to last week’s update regarding quality performance handling.

Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-27-2014)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

Improved handling of quality performance decay in situations where a fighter is close to a quality performance. Instead of decay ON/OFF, there is now a small zone of partial decay to ensure a gradual roll-off.

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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Lawler/Brown (07-26-2014)

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#3] Robbie Lawler (23-10-0, -327) vs. [#8] Matt Brown (19-11-0, +261)
Robbie Lawler is the All-Time #19 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: W vs. [#14WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-8-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:06 of round 3
2014-03-15: L vs. [#1WW/#9DD/#6P4P] Johny Hendricks (16-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#2WW/#10P4P] Rory MacDonald (17-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (3-0-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#27WW] Erick Silva (16-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3
2013-08-17: W vs. [#18WW] Mike Pyle (26-9-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 1
2013-04-20: W vs. [#24WW] Jordan Mein (28-9-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robbie Lawler 63, Matt Brown 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Robbie Lawler leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#5] Anthony Johnson (17-4-0, -444) vs. [*] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5-0, +339)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is the All-Time #13 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Johnson (3-0-0)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#8LHW] Phil Davis (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-01-18: W vs. [#26LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 1
2013-03-23: W vs. [#12HW+] Andrei Arlovski (22-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (2-1-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#3LHW] Rashad Evans (21-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#14LHW] Tito Ortiz (18-11-1) via TKO (Punches and Elbows to the Body) in 3:15 of round 1
2011-03-26: L vs. [#8LHW] Phil Davis (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Johnson 91, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 539
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Anthony Johnson leads 1-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#7] Clay Guida (31-14-0, +109) vs. [#16] Dennis Bermudez (13-3-0, -136)

Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (2-1-0)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#26FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-8-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-31: L vs. [#3FW] Chad Mendes (16-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 3
2013-01-26: W vs. [#42FW] Hatsu Hioki (27-8-2) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (3-0-0)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#71FW] Jim Hettes (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Knee) in 2:57 of round 3
2013-11-06: W vs. [#63FW] Steven Siler (24-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#29FW] Max Holloway (9-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Clay Guida 106, Dennis Bermudez 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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-20-2014)

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – McGregor/Brandao (07-19-2014)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#20] Conor McGregor (14-2-0, -463) vs. [#30] Diego Brandao (18-9-0, +352)

Last 3 Fights: Conor McGregor (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#29FW] Max Holloway (9-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#87BW] Marcus Brimage (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 1
2012-12-31: W vs. [#56LW] Ivan Buchinger (26-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:40 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Diego Brandao (2-1-0)
2013-12-28: L vs. [#10FW] Dustin Poirier (16-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:54 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [#79FW] Daniel Pineda (18-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-04-06: W vs. [*] Pablo Garza (12-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Conor McGregor 336, Diego Brandao 203
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)
[#22] Gunnar Nelson (12-0-1, -478) vs. [#71] Zak Cummings (17-3-0, +363)

Last 3 Fights: Gunnar Nelson (3-0-0)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#136WW] Omari Akhmedov (12-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:36 of round 1
2013-02-16: W vs. [#110WW] Jorge Santiago (25-12-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#332MW] DaMarques Johnson (16-14-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Zak Cummings (3-0-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#141WW] Yan Cabral (11-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#180WW] Ben Alloway (13-6-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:19 of round 1
2012-03-24: W vs. [*] Brandon Newsome (8-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gunnar Nelson 133, Zak Cummings 70
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)
[#6] Brad Pickett (24-8-0, +140) vs. [#11] Ian McCall (12-4-1, -168)
Ian McCall is the All-Time #11 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (2-1-0)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#51FLY] Neil Seery (13-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#13BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 2
2013-04-06: W vs. [#61BW] Mike Easton (13-5-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Ian McCall (1-2-0)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#97FLY] Iliarde Santos (27-9-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-02-02: L vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (20-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-08: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (20-2-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brad Pickett 133, Ian McCall 350
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Brad Pickett leads 1-0
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-17-2014)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

Lightweight rankings expanded from 500 fighters to 600 — the most in any division.
Bantamweight rankings expanded from 250 fighters to 300.
Women’s Strawweight rankings expanded from 20 fighters to 25.

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Cerrone/Miller (07-16-2014)

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#9] Donald Cerrone (23-6-0, -254) vs. [#16] Jim Miller (24-4-0, +207)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #24 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (3-0-0)
2014-04-19: W vs. [#34LW] Edson Barboza (13-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:15 of round 1
2014-01-25: W vs. [#52LW] Adriano Martins (26-7-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-11-16: W vs. [#36LW] Evan Dunham (14-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:49 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#436LW] Yancy Medeiros (9-2-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:18 of round 1
2013-12-28: W vs. [#182LW] Fabricio Camoes (14-8-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:42 of round 1
2013-04-27: NC vs. [#43LW] Pat Healy (26-19-0)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 88, Jim Miller 81
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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Lightweight (155)
[#34] Edson Barboza (13-2-0, -254) vs. [#36] Evan Dunham (14-5-0, +204)

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2014-04-19: L vs. [#9LW] Donald Cerrone (23-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:15 of round 1
2013-12-14: W vs. [#35LW] Danny Castillo (17-6-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#295LW] Rafaello Oliveira (16-8-0) via TKO (Leg Kicks) in 1:44 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Evan Dunham (1-2-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#9LW] Donald Cerrone (23-6-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:49 of round 2
2013-05-18: L vs. [#8LW] Rafael dos Anjos (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#37LW] Gleison Tibau (28-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 88, Evan Dunham 242
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)
[#23] Rick Story (16-8-0, -290) vs. [#159] Leonardo Mafra Texeira (11-1-0, +232)

Last 3 Fights: Rick Story (1-2-0)
2014-03-15: L vs. [#17WW] Kelvin Gastelum (9-0-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#51WW] Brian Ebersole (50-16-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#18WW] Mike Pyle (26-9-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)

Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Mafra Texeira (3-0-0)
2014-05-17: W vs. [#493WW] Antonio Marcos (9-2-0) via KO (Knees) in 1:36 of round 1
2014-02-08: W vs. [#648WW] Alexandre Goncalves (12-9-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:30 of round 2
2013-05-11: W vs. [NA] Marcos Cacador (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 2

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Posted on July 13, 2014 by Jason

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Joe Rogan on Stand-ups

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Ked Becker

Joe Rogan is well-known for his objection to stand-ups. Presumably, he is a supporter of “real” fighting where there are no stand-ups, and sees it as the fighter’s job to stand up rather than getting stood up by the referee, thus being “saved” from a bad position. He remarked on the matter a little more than usual this past Saturday during the Camozzi/Santos fight.

I thought I would address some of his remarks:

In the second round, when Santos was in side control, Rogan said that once he’s got him in side control he’s got to do something about it, and that he can’t just hold the guy there. I wanted to ask him “why not?” He is winning the fight by “holding the guy there” so why does he “need” to do something? That’s exactly the problem, in my opinion, with the current situation: that you can just hold the guy there and still win the fight.

In the third round when Santos was holding down Camozzi and Camozzi looked at the referee, Rogan said there shouldn’t be stand-ups: when a guy holds you down, he is still beating you. Stand-ups are not realistic because there is no referee in a street fight, when your life depends on it, and so they shouldn’t be used in order to find out which marital art is the best.

First of all, there are no judges in a street fight either. No fighter in a street fight would just take the other guy down and hold him there, because there are no judges to decide who won the fight, and anyway neither fighter cares who “won” the street fight. They both just want to hurt each other – not “win”.

Second, there is no danger to your “life” anyway when a guy just takes you down and holds you, and the absence of a referee doesn’t change that fact.

Finally, this isn’t a street fight. This is a show, and the purpose of all of this is entertainment. If everybody would just hold their opponents down in every fight, nobody would watch their fights. Even if it is more realistic (which it isn’t, as I explained), and even if this proves that wrestling is the best martial art (which it doesn’t, since beating a guy in a real fight means hurting him too, not just holding him).

I don’t like stand-ups, either. I don’t like when anyone interferes with the fight. But the current situation is that the judging system promotes this style of fighting, so need to be stand-ups, or people will lose interest. Abolishing the stand-ups wouldn’t solve this problem – it will worsen it. The only solution is changing the judging system to one that significantly favors damage over control.