MMA Rankings Updated: 06/27/2012
Notable Info
With this latest release, we updated a piece of the methodology that computes the division dominance list used for our current rankings.
The entire basis of how the list is compiled remains identical, with the exception that the “contenders” that are used as the sample size for comparison will be scaled based upon the size of the division. We believe this more accurately represents divisional depth and will more appropriately reward fighters who have elevated themselves to the top of the deeper and more competitive divisions.
If you are interested, you can follow the evolution of brainstorming that led to this change here in our forum.
Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Saturday, March 14th 2026: Pancrase - 361 | |||
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| Last Fight Date: 11/02/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#1 W105] Seika Izawa Last 5: W L L W L | Last Fight Date: 11/02/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [NR] Bo Mi Lee Last 5: L W W W W | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 9/15/2025 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#5 W105] Saori Oshima Last 5: W W W W L | Last Fight Date: 5/25/2025 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#36 W105] Honoka Shigeta Last 5: L L L W W | ||
Featured Fighters
| [NR] | Daniel Cormier |   | [NR] | Henry Cejudo |
| [#1 LW] | Ilia Topuria |   | [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev |
| [NR] | Conor McGregor |   | [NR] | B.J. Penn |
| [#39 LHW] | Aleksandar Ilic |   | [#20 BW] | Farid Basharat |
| [#1 LHW] | Alex Pereira |   | [#26 W135] | Klaudia Sygula |

MMA Rankings Updated: 06/24/2012
Notable Info
- With his recent retirement, Fedor will only remain in the current rankings for one more week. Upon the next update, he will be dropped.
- A minor modification was made to distribute a small division dominance penalty to any #1 ranked fighters with only one recent win in their currently listed division. The gap between an equation and a “pound-for-pound” list is hopefully now lessened.

FightMatrix Program: UFC 147 (06-23-2012)
Middleweight (190)
[#20] Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1) vs. [*] Rich Franklin (28-6-0)
Wanderlei Silva is the All-Time #10 ranked Absolute fighter.
Rich Franklin is the All-Time #3 ranked Middleweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Wanderlei Silva (2-1-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#87MW] Cung Le (7-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2011-07-02: L vs. [#19MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2010-02-20: W vs. [#13MW] Michael Bisping (22-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Rich Franklin (1-2-0)
2011-02-05: L vs. [#9LHW] Forrest Griffin (18-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-06-12: W vs. [*] Chuck Liddell (21-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:55 of round 1
2009-09-19: L vs. [#3MW] Vitor Belfort (21-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:02 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Wanderlei Silva 217, Rich Franklin 504
Previous Match-up Record: Rich Franklin leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#283] Cezar Ferreira (4-2-0) vs. [*] Sergio Moraes (6-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (2-1-0)
2011-08-20: L vs. [#91MW] Elvis Mutapcic (10-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:25 of round 1
2011-04-16: W vs. [#535MW] Chaun Sims (5-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:17 of round 1
2010-05-28: W vs. [#95WW] Cassiano Ricardo Castanho (22-11-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 3:37 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Sergio Moraes (2-1-0)
2010-03-20: W vs. [#863LW] Manuelo Morales (6-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:43 of round 1
2009-10-17: L vs. [#36MW] Brett Cooper (16-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 5:00 of round 2
2009-09-19: W vs. [#96WW] Tommy Depret (9-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:55 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cezar Ferreira 308, Sergio Moraes 826
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)
[#151] Rony Mariano Bezerra (10-3-0) vs. [#417WW] Godofredo Castro (8-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Rony Mariano Bezerra (3-0-0)
2011-11-10: W vs. [#257BW] Reginaldo Vieira (7-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:25 of round 1
2011-09-17: W vs. [NA] Anderson de Deus (0-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:12 of round 1
2011-07-16: W vs. [NA] Marlon Medeiros (4-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:14 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Godofredo Castro (3-0-0)
2011-07-08: W vs. [#425WW] Kellis Santos (11-12-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 1:29 of round 1
2011-05-07: W vs. [NA] Arlisson Leandro Tavares (1-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:03 of round 1
2010-09-18: W vs. [NA] Fabio Emanuel Rodrigues (1-2-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rony Mariano Bezerra 226, Godofredo Castro 351
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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FightMatrix Program: UFC on FX 4 (06-22-2012)
Lightweight (155)
[#5] Gray Maynard (10-1-1) vs. [#10] Clay Guida (29-12-0)
Gray Maynard is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Clay Guida is the All-Time #21 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Gray Maynard (1-1-1)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#2LW/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4
2011-01-01: D vs. [#2LW/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5
2010-08-28: W vs. [#4FW] Kenny Florian (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1LW/#8DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#11LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#38LW] Takanori Gomi (33-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:27 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gray Maynard 258, Clay Guida 223
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gray Maynard leads 3-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#5] Hatsu Hioki (26-4-2) vs. [#18] Ricardo Lamas (11-2-0)
Hatsu Hioki is the All-Time #3 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Hatsu Hioki (3-0-0)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#17FW] Bart Palaszewski (36-15-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#47FW] George Roop (12-9-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-04-29: W vs. [#58FW] Donald Sanchez (26-13-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:36 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Ricardo Lamas (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#34FW] Cub Swanson (16-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:16 of round 2
2011-06-26: W vs. [#73FW] Matt Grice (15-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:41 of round 1
2010-12-16: L vs. [#10FW] Iuri Alcantara (28-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:26 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hatsu Hioki 117, Ricardo Lamas 223
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#33] Steven Siler (21-9-0) vs. [#108] Joey Gambino (9-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Steven Siler (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#84FW] Cole Miller (18-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#396FW] Josh Clopton (6-1-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-01-28: L vs. [#55BW] Cole Escovedo (17-9-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:30 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Joey Gambino (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#162FW] Kenny Foster (10-6-0) via UD (49-46, 49-48, 49-47)
2011-10-22: W vs. [#440FW] Eddie Fyvie (9-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
2011-08-04: W vs. [#1425LW] Sylvain Bynum (4-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:44 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Steven Siler 111, Joey Gambino 139
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: 06/17/2012
Notable Info
- Women Strawweight expanded from 15 to 20.
FightMatrix Program: UFC on FX 3 – (06-08-2012)
Flyweight (125)
[#2] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) vs. [#3] Ian McCall (11-2-1)
Ian McCall is the All-Time #17 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (1-1-1)
2012-03-03: D vs. [#3FLY] Ian McCall (11-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2011-10-01: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#22BW] Miguel Torres (40-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Ian McCall (2-0-1)
2012-03-03: D vs. [#2FLY] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2011-08-05: W vs. [#23FLY] Darrell Montague (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:15 of round 3
2011-05-06: W vs. [#28FLY] Dustin Ortiz (8-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demetrious Johnson 97, Ian McCall 97
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 0-0-1
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#15] Scott Jorgensen (13-5-0) vs. [#24] Eddie Wineland (18-8-1)
Scott Jorgensen is the All-Time #14 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Eddie Wineland is the All-Time #10 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Scott Jorgensen (2-1-0)
2012-02-04: L vs. [#5BW] Renan Barao (28-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#74BW] Jeff Curran (34-15-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#81BW] Ken Stone (10-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Eddie Wineland (1-2-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#1FLY/#1DD] Joseph Benavidez (16-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-19: L vs. [#3BW] Urijah Faber (26-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#81BW] Ken Stone (10-3-0) via KO (Slam) in 2:11 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Scott Jorgensen 125, Eddie Wineland 299
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)
[#25] Charlie Brenneman (15-3-0) vs. [#60] Erick Silva (13-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Charlie Brenneman (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#74WW] Daniel Roberts (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#18LHW] Anthony Johnson (11-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:49 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2012-01-14: L vs. [#43LW] Carlo Prater (30-11-1) via DQ (Punches to Back of Head) in 0:29 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#157WW] Luis Ramos (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
2010-10-30: W vs. [*] Francisco Ayon (4-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:07 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charlie Brenneman 140, Erick Silva 146
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 All-Time Rankings Updated (06-03-2012)
Notable Info
- Jose Aldo finally displaced Urijah Faber as the top Featherweight in history. This may fluctuate a time or two, but Aldo should eventually hold this position moving forward.
- Junior dos Santos moves up the Heavyweight ladder, as he swaps spots with Frank Mir, taking #7. Cain Velazquez also moves up one spot, to displace the venerable pioneer Bas Rutten at #9. JDS should move into #6 very shortly, as the new crop of Heavyweights are moving past the old guard.
- Martin Kampmann surges into the Welterweight list at #18, with his stunning victory over #23 Ellenberger, who himself drops a spot to make room.
- Mark Munoz is the latest to claim the #25 spot at Middleweight. Although this may seem premature, he is now 7-1 in the UFC Middleweight division, with his only loss, a split decision to #7 Yushin Okami. He also holds a win over #11 Maia.
- Tara LaRosa retakes the top position in the Women’s list with Fujii’s second loss (which she deserved to win) in the states. As Fujii and #3 Tsuji fade, the chance to lockup the top spot, at least temporarily, is completely in LaRosa’s hands. She needs to face quality opposition.
FightMatrix Program: Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale (06-01-2012)
Lightweight (155)
[#362MW] Mike Chiesa (7-0-0) vs. [#819] Al Iaquinta (6-1-1)
Last 3 Fights: Mike Chiesa (3-0-0)
2011-10-01: W vs. [NA] Darrell Fenner (4-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:45 of round 1
2011-07-16: W vs. [#867LW] Matt Coble (4-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2011-04-28: W vs. [NA] Evian Rodriguez (1-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:03 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Al Iaquinta (2-1-0)
2011-11-18: L vs. [#226LW] Pat Audinwood (11-2-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:06 of round 1
2011-09-09: W vs. [#1278LW] Gabriel Miglioli (3-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 1
2011-06-17: W vs. [#1278LW] Gabriel Miglioli (3-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Chiesa 244, Al Iaquinta 196
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#3] Jake Ellenberger (27-5-0) vs. [#8] Martin Kampmann (19-5-0)
Jake Ellenberger is the All-Time #22 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jake Ellenberger (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#14WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#6WW] Jake Shields (27-6-1) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2011-04-30: W vs. [#105WW] Sean Pierson (11-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:42 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Martin Kampmann (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#22WW] Thiago Alves (19-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:12 of round 3
2011-11-19: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-03: L vs. [#14WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Ellenberger 107, Martin Kampmann 90
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 3 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#26] Charles Oliveira (15-2-0) vs. [#44] Jonathan Brookins (13-4-0)
Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#74FW] Eric Wisely (19-8-0) via Submission (Calf Slicer) in 1:43 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#9LW] Donald Cerrone (18-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 1
2011-06-26: NC vs. [#67LW] Nik Lentz (21-5-2) via NC (Lentz Struck by Illegal Knee) in 1:48 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Jonathan Brookins (2-1-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#245FW] Vagner Rocha (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2011-09-17: L vs. [#15FW] Erik Koch (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-12-04: W vs. [#31LW] Michael Johnson (11-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charles Oliveira 125, Jonathan Brookins 107
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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A rare situation facing the Welterweight rankings.
With Georges St. Pierre’s late-July inactivity removal from the rankings looming and nothing scheduled for Carlos Condit, a rare situation could have a non-UFC champion ranked at #1 in the division. Despite Condit’s split decision win over Ellenberger nearly three years ago, a dominant win for Ellenberger on Friday will seal this as a certainty, as he will pass Condit in the rankings.
This will create a three-headed dragon at the top of the division that may take quite a bit of time to unwind, depending on how long St. Pierre sits out of action. With time, we could have a similar situation in the Bantamweight division, thanks to the weakening ACLs that we’ve been seeing lately in professional sports.
The Ultimate Fighter 15, Episode 12 Review
In the last episode, Team Faber took home both of the semi-final bouts: Al Iaquinta earning a unanimous decision against Vinc Pichel, and Mike Chiesa stopping James Vick with ground-and-pound.
The final win tally is Team Faber 9, Team Cruz 5 in team-vs-team matchups.
Here’s the final ranking breakdown. This has been the season of upsets, with a middle-of-the pack fighter going to the finals against one of the lowest “seeds” in the tournament:
FightMatrix Program: UFC 146 (05-26-2012)
Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#5DD] Junior dos Santos (14-1-0) vs. [#5] Frank Mir (16-5-0)
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #8 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Frank Mir is the All-Time #7 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (3-0-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#3HW+] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2011-06-11: W vs. [#8HW+] Shane Carwin (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-08-07: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (16-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (3-0-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#9HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) via Technical Submission (Kimura) in 3:38 of round 1
2011-05-28: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-09-25: W vs. [#41HW+] Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) via KO (Knee) in 4:02 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Junior dos Santos 196, Frank Mir 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Junior dos Santos leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) vs. [#7] Antonio Silva (16-3-0)
Cain Velasquez is the All-Time #10 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Cain Velasquez (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1HW+/#5DD] Junior dos Santos (14-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2010-10-23: W vs. [#7HW+] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:12 of round 1
2010-02-20: W vs. [#9HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Antonio Silva (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: L vs. [#4HW+] Daniel Cormier (10-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:56 of round 1
2011-02-12: W vs. [#11HW+] Fedor Emelianenko (33-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-12-04: W vs. [#32LHW] Mike Kyle (19-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:49 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cain Velasquez 196, Antonio Silva 259
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] Stipe Miocic (8-0-0) vs. [*] Shane del Rosario (11-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#71HW+] Philip De Fries (8-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:43 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#50LHW] Joey Beltran (14-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#67HW+] Bobby Brents (12-3-0) via Submission (Leg Kick) in 4:27 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Shane del Rosario (3-0-0)
2011-02-12: W vs. [#31HW+] Lavar Johnson (17-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1
2010-07-23: W vs. [#299HW+] Lolohea Mahe (5-2-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2009-11-06: W vs. [*] Brandon Cash (5-3-0) via Submission (Omoplata) in 2:57 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stipe Miocic 101, Shane del Rosario 469
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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