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Experienced Japanese fighters who should crossover next
Below are Japanese fighters with the highest “division point dominance” ratings who have never fought in the USA, have at least 10 fights, and compete within weight divisions that the UFC/StrikeForce currently utilize (Men, Women 135-145).
Sadly, there is not much to look forward to, as far as proven experienced fighters go.
1. Masakazu Imanari (#18 Bantamweight, 25-10-2)
Imanari is ranked #1 on his list, based on the possibility of him making the Flyweight limit (of which I have no idea if he can or not) and for his exceptional ledger. It is quite surprising Imanari has only left Japan in his last two fights, but has still not left eastern Asia. He holds a rare distinction of being listed in two of the Top 10 FightMatrix All-Time Ranking lists, being the #6 Featherweight and #8 Bantamweight of All-Time, spending considerable time in both divisions. He has even competed at Lightweight. Now 36, the door is closing on Imanari. He is battle-tested against foreign fighters, with wins over Jorge Gurgel, Mike Thomas Brown and Abel Cullum. Though, he is very inconsistent. Here’s hoping we see him get one chance in the UFC.
2. Rin Nakai (#6 Women 135lb, 11-0-1)
The musclebound 5’1″ Nakai may be more famous for her risque photos (just Google search) than her undefeated record, but if Rousey runs out of American challengers, Nakai may be an interesting opponent for the minute or two that the fight lasts.
3. Mitsuhisa Sunabe (#7 Flyweight, 16-7-4)
Fresh off of a win this Sunday against a lesser opponent, Sunabe might be the best Flyweight in Japan right now. Even though, he competes at 120lb, at 5’8″, he could be an interesting match-up for the typical Flyweight fighter. The losses are starting to add up though.
4. Haruo Ochi (#9 Flyweight, 9-2-1)
After moving down from 132lb to 123lb, Ochi is undefeated at 5-0 with his last three wins coming against three fighters in the Top 20 Flyweight All-Time list. Entering his physical prime at age 28, the book on this guy is too thin to make any conclusions, but with another solid win, he quickly becomes a worthy contender for at least a one-off UFC Flyweight opportunity.
5. Akira Kibe (#16 Flyweight, 16-10-2)
A late bloomer, Kibe finally gets into the rankings by entering the weak Flyweight division after spending the first 10 years of his career as an undersized Bantamweight and Featherweight. Despite having gone 6-0 in his last six, Kibe’s ledger suggests he’d probably be fodder for America’s top Flyweights.
Yasuhiro Urushitani is not listed. Although he never fought in the USA, he did participate in a UFC show in Australia.
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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| Last Fight Date: 12/14/2025 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Haruo Ochi Last 5: - - W W W | Last Fight Date: 3/08/2026 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| Sunday, April 12th 2026: RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA | |||
 [#24 W115] Natalia Kuziutina | [#6 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 8/16/2025 [Ural Fighting Championship] Last Opponent: [#77 W115] Rose Conceicao Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 11/23/2025 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#13 W105] Ye Ji Lee Last 5: W L W L W | ||
| Saturday, March 28th 2026: WOW 28 - Barcelona | |||
 [#18 W105] Andrea Meneses |  [#20 W105] Claire Lopez | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 9/13/2025 [The Way of Warrior] Last Opponent: [NR] Hayley Valentine Last 5: W L L W W | Last Fight Date: 11/08/2025 [Dynamite MMA] Last Opponent: [#75 W115] Andressa Romero Last 5: W L L L L | ||
Featured Fighters
| [#259 WW] |  Rustambek Nurzhanov | [#830 LW] |  Daniel Holt | |
| [#2 FW] | Movsar Evloev | [#33 FW] |  Losene Keita | |
| [#25 FW] | Nathaniel Wood | [#685 LW] |  Hussein Fakher | |
| [#100 LW] | Axel Sola | [#49 LW] | Mason Jones | |
| [#106 LW] |  Kenneth Cross | [#11 WW] | Michael Page |
Gambling Analysis: Post-Strikeforce GP Final
We hit another home run with the GP Final pick. Missed the outcome prop, but Cormier ended up being a great pick as he easily dispatched Barnett, as we expected.
For a reference, here are the details for our past “gambling analysis” article picks:
- UFC 128 – Jon Jones vs Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua: Jones @ -210
- Predicted Outcome: TKO (Rd 2/3) | Actual: TKO (Rd 3)
- UFC 129 – Georges St. Pierre vs Jake Shields: St. Pierre @ -450
- Predicted Outcome: Wide Unanimous Decision | Actual: Unanimous Decision
- UFC 129 – Lyoto Machida vs Randy Couture: Machida @ -350
- No Outcome Predicted
- UFC 130 – Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson: Mir @ -125
- Predicted Outcome: Split Decision | Actual: Unanimous Decision
- StrikeForce – Chad Griggs vs Valentijn Overeem: Griggs @ -110
- Predicted Outcome: TKO | Actual: TKO
- StrikeForce – Justin Wilcox vs Gesias Calvancante: Wilcox @ +130
- No Contest
- UFC on FX – Jim Miller vs Melvin Guillard: Miller @ -213
- Predicted Outcome: Submission (Rd 2) | Actual: Submission (Rd 1)
- UFC on Fuel TV – Stefan Struve vs Dave Herman: Herman @ -140
- Predicted Outcome: KO/TKO (Rd 1) | Actual: TKO (Rd 2)
- UFC on Fuel TV 2 – Alexander Gustaffson vs Thiago Silva: Gustaffson @ -225
- No Outcome Predicted
- Strikeforce GP Final – Daniel Cormier vs. Josh Barnett: Cormier @ -105
- Predicted Outcome: KO/TKO (Rd 3) | Actual: Unanimous Decision
If you had bet $100 on each one of the winners at the odds listed above, you would have made a profit of: $355.95. The listed odds are either approximations, or provided by our sponsors, so with a little work on your part, you could increase this total a bit as we don’t go out of our way to find the absolute best odds. Furthermore, if you heeded our advice on going “big” for certain match-ups (Machida/Couture), you’d likely have even more profit. We’re also doing pretty good on the specific outcome plays, but availability of these are not as prominent as they are in boxing betting.
Keep in mind that the above is for “entertainment purposes only”.
The Ultimate Fighter 15, Episode 11 Review
In Episode 11, Team Cruz’s Vinc Pichel defeated Chris Saunders by majority decision. The remaining two Team Faber fighters were left to face each other, with Al Iaquinta stopping Andy Ogle with a TKO in the first round.
The semi-finals will be taking place in the next week’s episode:
Team Faber’s Al Iaquinta vs Team Cruz’s Vinc Pichel
Team Faber’s Mike Chiesa vs Team Cruz’s James Vick
Current win tally is Team Cruz 5, Team Faber 7 in team-vs-team matchups.
Here’s who remains:
FightMatrix Program: Strikeforce (05-19-2012)
Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Daniel Cormier (9-0-0, 238.0lb) vs. [#7] Josh Barnett (31-5-0, 248.0lb)
Josh Barnett is the All-Time #3 ranked Heavyweight and #19 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#8HW+] Antonio Silva (16-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:56 of round 1
2011-06-18: W vs. [#37HW+] Jeff Monson (45-13-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-07: W vs. [#50HW+] Devin Cole (20-9-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Josh Barnett (3-0-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#21HW+] Sergei Kharitonov (18-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:28 of round 1
2011-06-18: W vs. [#25HW+] Brett Rogers (11-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:17 of round 2
2010-07-10: W vs. [#90HW+] Geronimo dos Santos (30-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:35 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Cormier 252, Josh Barnett 252
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)
[#3] Gilbert Melendez (20-2-0, 153.0lb) vs. [#24] Josh Thomson (19-4-0, 153.0lb)
Gilbert Melendez is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #17 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Melendez (3-0-0)
2011-12-17: W vs. [#20LW] Jorge Masvidal (22-7-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2011-04-09: W vs. [#3FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (31-7-2) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:14 of round 1
2010-04-17: W vs. [#19LW] Shinya Aoki (30-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Last 3 Fights: Josh Thomson (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#46LW] KJ Noons (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-31: L vs. [#3FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (31-7-2) via UD ()
2010-10-09: W vs. [#43LW] Gesias Cavalcante (16-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Melendez 154, Josh Thomson 77
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 1-1-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gilbert Melendez leads 4-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#15] Rafael Cavalcante (11-3-0, 206.0lb) vs. [#22] Mike Kyle (19-8-1, 203.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Rafael Cavalcante (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#130LHW] Yoel Romero Palacio (4-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 2
2011-03-05: L vs. [#2LHW] Dan Henderson (29-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 3
2010-08-21: W vs. [#11LHW] Muhammed Lawal (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:14 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Mike Kyle (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#53LHW] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-12-04: L vs. [#8HW+] Antonio Silva (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:49 of round 2
2010-11-05: W vs. [NA] Stephen Oliver (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Cavalcante 252, Mike Kyle 252
Previous Match-up Record: Mike Kyle leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael Cavalcante leads 2-0
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FightMatrix Program: Bellator (05-18-2012)
Middleweight (186)
[#37] Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (30-4-0, 186.0lb) vs. [#60] Andreas Spang (8-1-0, 185.8lb)
Last 3 Fights: Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (3-0-0)
2012-04-20: W vs. [#74MW] Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-03-16: W vs. [#92MW] Norman Paraisy (10-2-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#1165MW] Douglas del Rio (5-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Andreas Spang (3-0-0)
2012-04-20: W vs. [#78MW] Brian Rogers (9-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:34 of round 2
2011-11-18: W vs. [#280WW] Willie Parks (5-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:10 of round 1
2011-06-10: W vs. [#405WW] Cody Krahn (11-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:18 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves 28, Andreas Spang 28
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)
[#47] Karl Amoussou (14-5-1, 170.0lb) vs. [#81] David Rickels (10-0-0, 170.6lb)
Last 3 Fights: Karl Amoussou (2-1-0)
2012-03-30: W vs. [#76WW] Chris Lozano (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:05 of round 1
2011-11-26: W vs. [#512MW] Jesus Martinez (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1
2011-05-21: L vs. [#88MW] Sam Alvey (18-4-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: David Rickels (3-0-0)
2012-03-30: W vs. [#131WW] Jordan Smith (17-3-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:22 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#579WW] Levi Avera (17-10-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:06 of round 2
2011-07-16: W vs. [#1147WW] Kody Frank (4-4-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Karl Amoussou 49, David Rickels 49
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Women Flyweight (116)
[#1/#7DD] Megumi Fujii (25-1-0, 116.0lb) vs. [#4] Jessica Aguilar (13-4-0, 115.6lb)
Megumi Fujii is the All-Time #1 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Megumi Fujii (3-0-0)
2011-12-31: W vs. [#21FLY] Karla Benitez (6-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:15 of round 1
2011-07-09: W vs. [#17FLY] Mika Nagano (8-7-0) via UD ()
2010-12-30: W vs. [#15FLY] Emi Fujino (11-5-0) via UD (30-29, 30-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Jessica Aguilar (3-0-0)
2012-02-17: W vs. [#18FLY] Patricia Vidonic (5-3-0) via UD ()
2011-11-19: W vs. [#5SW] Lisa Ellis (14-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-25: W vs. [#9FLY] Carla Esparza (6-2-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Megumi Fujii 139, Jessica Aguilar 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Megumi Fujii leads 3-2
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MMA Rankings Updated: 05/16/2012
Notable Info
- Special mid-week update which includes effects from last night’s UFC.
FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fuel TV 3 (05-15-2012)
Featherweight (145)
[#14] Dustin Poirier (12-1-0, 145.0lb) vs. [#21] Chan Sung Jung (12-3-0, 145.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#241FW] Max Holloway (4-1-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:23 of round 1
2011-11-12: W vs. [#131FW] Pablo Garza (11-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-06-11: W vs. [#45FW] Jason Young (9-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (2-1-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#30FW] Mark Hominick (20-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:07 of round 1
2011-03-26: W vs. [#95FW] Leonard Garcia (15-8-1) via Submission (Twister) in 4:59 of round 2
2010-09-30: L vs. [#47FW] George Roop (12-9-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:30 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 101, Chan Sung Jung 157
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)
[#82] Amir Sadollah (5-3-0, 171.0lb) vs. [#93] Jorge Lopez (11-2-0, 171.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Amir Sadollah (2-1-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#81WW] Duane Ludwig (21-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#101WW] DaMarques Johnson (16-10-0) via Submission (Elbows) in 3:27 of round 2
2010-11-13: W vs. [#341WW] Peter Sobotta (10-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Jorge Lopez (2-1-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#115WW] Justin Edwards (7-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-05: W vs. [#455WW] David Marshall (8-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-05-06: W vs. [#166WW] Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-10-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amir Sadollah 275, Jorge Lopez 241
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)
[#13] Donald Cerrone (17-4-0, 155.0lb) vs. [#28] Jeremy Stephens (20-7-0, 155.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#4LW] Nate Diaz (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#5FW] Dennis Siver (20-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:22 of round 1
2011-08-14: W vs. [#25FW] Charles Oliveira (15-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#9LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#215LW] Daniel Downes (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#89WW] Marcus Davis (20-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:33 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 137, Jeremy Stephens 220
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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Ultimate Fighter 15, Episode 10 Review
In Episode 10, the teams split the first two quarterfinal bouts. Team Cruz’s James Vick pulled out a decision against Joe Proctor, while Team Faber’s Mike Chiesa forced a stoppage against Justin Lawrence with ground-and-pound in the overtime round.
Current win tally is Team Cruz 4, Team Faber 6.
Here’s who remains:
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FightMatrix Program: Bellator (05-11-2012)
Featherweight (145)
[#13] Daniel Straus (19-4-0, 146.0lb) vs. [#14] Marlon Sandro (22-3-0, 145.8lb)
Marlon Sandro is the All-Time #7 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Daniel Straus (3-0-0)
2012-04-13: W vs. [#42FW] Mike Corey (12-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-03-09: W vs. [#56FW] Jeremy Spoon (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#579LW] Jason Dent (21-12-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Marlon Sandro (3-0-0)
2012-04-06: W vs. [#50FW] Alexandre Bezerra (13-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-03-09: W vs. [#96FW] Roberto Vargas (12-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:35 of round 1
2011-11-19: W vs. [#248FW] Rafael Dias (15-9-2) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:56 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Straus 28, Marlon Sandro 35
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#11] Marcos Galvao (11-5-1, 136.0lb) vs. [#43] Travis Marx (19-3-0, 135.4lb)
Marcos Galvao is the All-Time #20 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Marcos Galvao (2-1-0)
2012-04-13: W vs. [#48BW] Ed West (17-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-22: L vs. [#13BW] Alexis Vila (11-2-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#53FW] Chase Beebe (19-8-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Travis Marx (3-0-0)
2012-04-06: W vs. [#53BW] Masakatsu Ueda (15-2-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-09: W vs. [#389BW] Mikey Lovato (10-3-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2011-07-09: W vs. [#433BW] Ray Robinson (6-10-0) via Submission (Choke) in 0:56 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marcos Galvao 28, Travis Marx 35
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Travis Marx leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (230)
[#49] Seth Petruzelli (15-7-0, 225.5lb) vs. [#58] Carmelo Marrero (14-5-0, 230.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Seth Petruzelli (2-1-0)
2011-08-20: W vs. [#139HW+] Ricco Rodriguez (48-18-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2011-04-22: W vs. [#341MW] Dave Mewborn (8-4-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:06 of round 1
2010-11-13: L vs. [#99MW] Karlos Vemola (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:46 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Carmelo Marrero (2-1-0)
2011-10-21: W vs. [#103HW+] Scott Barrett (12-3-0) via UD ()
2011-01-29: L vs. [#96HW+] Mark Holata (11-3-0) via UD ()
2010-10-09: W vs. [#157HW+] Steven Banks (6-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:33 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Seth Petruzelli 265, Carmelo Marrero 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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MMA Rankings Updated: 5/6/2012
Notable Info
- There were a fair amount of past data issues resolved prior to this week’s update, so there will be fluctuations throughout the rankings.
The Ultimate Fighter 15, Episode 9 Review
In Episode 9, Team Faber pulls further ahead, as Andy Ogle defeated Mike Rio with a reak naked choke in the second round. This concludes the opening round of the tournament, with firth two quarter-final bouts taking place next week.
Current win tally is Team Cruz 3, Team Faber 5.
All rankings are approximate as-of Episode 1.
[#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank
Episode 1: defeated [#175 LW] Drew Dober by unanimous decision
Episode 2: lost to [NR] James Vick by first-round knockout
[#134 LW] John Cofer
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Mark Glover by unanimous decision
Episode 7: lost to [NR] Vinc Pichel by submission
[#217 LW] Mike Rio
Episode 1: defeated [#177 LW] Ali Maclean by submission
Episode 9: lost to [#137 FW] Andy Ogle by submission
[#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Jared Carlsten by submission
Episode 3: lost to [NR] Justin Lawrence by knockout
[#245 LW] Sam Sicilia
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Erin Beach by knockout
Episode 8: lost to [#248LW] Chris Saunders by split decision
[#248LW] Chris Saunders
Episode 1: defeated [#354 LW] Chase Hackett by unanimous decision
Episode 8: defeated [#245 LW] Sam Sicilia by split decision
[NR] Myles Jury
Episode 1: defeated [#194 LW] Akbarh Arreola by unanimous decision
Episode 4: lost to [NR] Al Iaquinta by decision in the overtime round
[#268 LW] Vinc Pichel
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Cody Pfister by submission
Episode 7: defeated [#134 LW] John Cofer by submission
[#307 MW] Mike Chiesa
Episode 1: defeated [NR] Johnavan Vistante by submission
Episode 5: defeated [#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen by unanimous decision
[#137 FW] Andy Ogle
Episode 1: defeated [#378 LW] Brendan Weafer by unanmious decision
Episode 9: defeated [#217 LW] Mike Rio by submission
[#279 LW] Chris Tickle
Episode 1: defeated [#188 LW] Austin Lyons by knockout
Episode 6: lost to [#287 LW] Joe Proctor by submission (rear naked choke) in round 1
[#287 LW] Joe Proctor
Episode 1: defeated [#168 LW] Jordan Rinaldi by sumbission
Episode 6: defeated [#279 LW] Chris Tickle by submission (rear naked choke) in round 1
[#411 LW] Jeremy Larsen
Episode 1: defeated [#167 LW] Jeff Smith by unanimous decision
Episode 5: lost to by [#307 MW] Mike Chiesa by unanimous decision
[NR] James Vick
Episode 1: defeated [#131 WW] Dakota Cochrane by split decision
Episode 2: defeated [#148 WW] Daron Cruickshank by first round knockout
[NR] Al Iaquinta
Episode 1: defeated [#193 LW] Jon Tuck by unanimous decision
Episode 4: defeated [NR] Mile Jury by decision in the overtime round
[NR] Justin Lawrence
Episode 1: defeated [#164 WW] James Krause by knockout
Episode 3: defeated [#231 LW] Cristiano Marcello by knockout
FightMatrix Program: UFC on FOX 3 (2012-05-02)
Lightweight (155)
[#7] Nate Diaz (15-7-0) vs. [#8] Jim Miller (21-3-0)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #22 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Nate Diaz (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#13LW] Donald Cerrone (17-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#35LW] Takanori Gomi (33-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1
2011-04-30: L vs. [#14WW] Rory MacDonald (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#36LW] Melvin Guillard (29-11-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:04 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#1LW/#8DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2011-03-19: W vs. [#91LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:15 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nate Diaz 127, Jim Miller 106
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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Welterweight (170)
[#6] Josh Koscheck (17-5-0) vs. [#7] Johny Hendricks (12-1-0)
Josh Koscheck is the All-Time #4 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Josh Koscheck (2-1-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#20WW] Mike Pierce (13-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#30WW] Matt Hughes (45-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2010-12-11: L vs. [#1WW/#4DD] Georges St Pierre (22-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Last 3 Fights: Johny Hendricks (3-0-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#12WW] Jon Fitch (23-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:12 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#20WW] Mike Pierce (13-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#40WW] TJ Waldburger (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Koscheck 91, Johny Hendricks 127
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)
[#15] Rousimar Palhares (14-3-0) vs. [#17] Alan Belcher (17-6-0)
Last 3 Fights: Rousimar Palhares (3-0-0)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#101MW] Mike Massenzio (13-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:03 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#32MW] Dan Miller (13-6-0) via UD (29-27, 30-27, 30-25)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#50MW] David Branch (10-2-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:44 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Alan Belcher (3-0-0)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#67MW] Jason MacDonald (25-15-0) via Submission (Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2010-05-08: W vs. [#56MW] Patrick Cote (17-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:25 of round 2
2009-12-12: W vs. [#56HW+] Wilson Gouveia (14-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rousimar Palhares 112, Alan Belcher 231
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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