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The Ultimate Fighter 16, Episode 11 Review

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Oleg

In Episode 11, John Manley took home an uninspired majority decision win over his teammate Joey Rivera. In the remaining quarter-final bout, Mike Ricci dominated Mike Hill for a unanimous decision.

The final win tally is Team Carwin 5, Team Nelson 5 in head-to-head matchups. With the two semifinals bouts set up to be teammate-vs-teammate, the finals will serve as a tie-breaker. And with Matt Mitrione stepping up to fight Roy Nelson as a replacement for the injured Shane Carwin, the question remains if the coaches will face off somewhere down the line.

The semi-finals will air on the next week’s episode:

[#164 LW] Mike Ricci vs [#327 MW] Neil Magny
[#496 WW] John Manley vs [NR] Colton Smith

Here’s who remains:

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Current MMA Rankings Updated: 11/25/2012

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Jason

Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Saturday, August 22nd 2026: PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira

[#1 W145] Cristiane Justino

[#4 W135] Ketlen Vieira

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#2 W145] Sara Collins
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 5/16/2026 [UFC]
Last Opponent: [#10 W135] Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Last 5: W L W L W

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: [#249 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

Featured Fighters

[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev	[#5 WW]	Ian Garry
[NR]	Khabib Nurmagomedov	[#29 WW]	Myktybek Orolbai
[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#2 W115]	Mackenzie Dern
[#25 WW]	Neil Magny	[#1 FW]	Alexander Volkanovski
[#161 WW]	Conor McGregor	[#178 WW]	Namo Fazil

Why Silva/GSP has to happen now and at what weight.

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Jason

There is only one realistic argument against making this fight and it goes something like this:

George St. Pierre hasn’t cleaned out the Welterweight division

This fight will be a major set back for the Welterweight division

To conclude that there will always be a #1 contender in a division with two or more fighters, statistics are not needed. And while Hendricks is a valid #1 contender, Silva does not really have one. If we wait around until both divisions have no strong top contender, we will be waiting a while. And as you will read below, we cannot wait much longer.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Jason

The Ultimate Fighter 16, Episode 10 Review

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Oleg

In Episode 10, Team Nelson took a win in the first quarter-final bout, as Colton Smith outgrappled and dominated Igor Araujo for a unanimous decision.

In the second quarter-final fight, two of Team Carwin fighters squared off, and Neil Magny came away the winner with another unanimous decision after two rounds.

This is another season of upsets, as the top 6 ranked fighters are already eliminated from the competition.

The current win tally is Team Carwin 4, Team Nelson 5 in head-to-head matchups.

Here’s who remains:

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FightMatrix Program: UFC 154 (11-17-2012)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jason

Welterweight Championship (170)
[*] Georges St. Pierre (22-2-0) vs. [#2] Carlos Condit (28-5-0)
Georges St. Pierre is the All-Time #1 ranked Welterweight and #2 ranked Absolute fighter.
Carlos Condit is the All-Time #9 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Georges St. Pierre (3-0-0)
2011-04-30: W vs. [#10MW] Jake Shields (27-6-1) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
2010-12-11: W vs. [#8WW] Josh Koscheck (17-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2010-03-27: W vs. [#34WW] Dan Hardy (25-10-0) via UD (50-43, 50-44, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Carlos Condit (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#4WW] Nick Diaz (26-8-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#22WW] Dong Hyun Kim (16-2-1) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 2:58 of round 1
2010-10-16: W vs. [#34WW] Dan Hardy (25-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Georges St. Pierre 567, Carlos Condit 287
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Georges St. Pierre leads 3-2
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Welterweight (170)
[#1] Martin Kampmann (20-5-0) vs. [#5] Johny Hendricks (13-1-0)
Martin Kampmann is the All-Time #15 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Johny Hendricks is the All-Time #23 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Martin Kampmann (3-0-0)
2012-06-01: W vs. [#6WW] Jake Ellenberger (28-6-0) via TKO (Knee) in 1:40 of round 2
2012-03-03: W vs. [#31WW] Thiago Alves (19-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:12 of round 3
2011-11-19: W vs. [#30WW] Rick Story (14-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Johny Hendricks (3-0-0)
2012-05-05: W vs. [#8WW] Josh Koscheck (17-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#11WW] Jon Fitch (24-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:12 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#14WW] Mike Pierce (15-5-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Martin Kampmann 169, Johny Hendricks 196
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Martin Kampmann leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#32] Francis Carmont (19-7-0) vs. [#48] Tom Lawlor (8-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Francis Carmont (3-0-0)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#118MW] Karlos Vemola (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:39 of round 2
2012-04-14: W vs. [#173MW] Magnus Cedenblad (10-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:42 of round 2
2011-10-29: W vs. [#37MW] Chris Camozzi (18-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Tom Lawlor (2-1-0)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#102MW] Jason MacDonald (25-16-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 1
2011-11-19: L vs. [#3MW] Chris Weidman (9-0-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:07 of round 1
2010-10-23: W vs. [#85MW] Patrick Cote (17-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Carmont 129, Tom Lawlor 186
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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All-Time Welterweight Rankings – Behind the Scenes Timeline

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jason

With the big Welterweight Championship fight approaching, I thought I would do a repeat of our Light Heavyweight analysis from yesterday, but for the Welterweight division.

The noise and fluctuations in this division are minimal in comparison. Furthermore, the gaps seen in this list between #2-#3, and #3-#4 are quite comical.

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All-Time Light Heavyweight Rankings – Behind the Scenes Timeline

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jason

Admittedly, I thought this graph was going to be much more interesting when I envisioned creating it, but perhaps that is because it was far more painful than I had envisioned and now I hate life a little more.

Anyway, I often receive questions about the career all-time rankings, specifically pertaining to the point totals. First, let me explain a few things:

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Current MMA Rankings Updated: 11/11/2012

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Jason

The Ultimate Fighter 16, Episode 9 Review

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Oleg

In Episode 9, Mike Ricci defeated Dom Waters in a three-round unanimous decision, giving Team Carwin their fourth win and tying the tally at 4-4 in the first round bouts.

Quarter-Final matchups were announced, and two of them will be pitting teammates against each other:

[#72 MW] Bristol Marunde vs [#327 MW] Neil Magny
[#142 WW] Igor Araujo vs [NR] Colton Smith
[#441 WW] Joey Rivera vs [#496 WW] John Manley
[#164 WW] Mike Ricci vs [#489 WW] Mike Hill

The current win tally is Team Carwin 4, Team Nelson 4 in head-to-head matchups.

Here’s who remains:

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FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fuel (Franklin/Le): 2012-11-10

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#10] Rich Franklin (29-6-0, 185.0lb) vs. [#46] Cung Le (8-2-0, 186.0lb)
Rich Franklin is the All-Time #3 ranked Middleweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rich Franklin (2-1-0)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#26MW] Wanderlei Silva (34-12-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2011-02-05: L vs. [#8LHW] Forrest Griffin (19-7-0) 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

Last 3 Fights: Cung Le (2-1-0)
2012-07-07: W vs. [#86MW] Patrick Cote (17-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#26MW] Wanderlei Silva (34-12-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2010-06-26: W vs. [#199MW] Scott Smith (17-10-0) via KO (Kick to the Body) in 1:46 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rich Franklin 140, Cung Le 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rich Franklin leads 2-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#29] Stanislav Nedkov (12-0-0, 203.0lb) vs. [#38] Thiago Silva (14-3-0, 205.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Stanislav Nedkov (3-0-0)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#115MW] Luiz Cane (12-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:20 of round 1
2010-05-21: W vs. [NA] Augustin Helgiu (0-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:14 of round 1
2009-11-07: W vs. [*] Kevin Randleman (17-16-0) via SD ()

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Silva (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2012-04-14: L vs. [#9LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (14-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-01-01: NC vs. [#26LHW] Brandon Vera (12-6-0) via NC (Overturned by NSAC) in 5:00 of round 3
2010-01-02: L vs. [#4LHW] Rashad Evans (22-2-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stanislav Nedkov 441, Thiago Silva 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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Welterweight (170)
[#33] Dong Hyun Kim (15-2-1, 170.5lb) vs. [#39] Paulo Thiago (14-4-0, 169.5lb)
Paulo Thiago is the All-Time #25 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (1-2-0)
2012-07-07: L vs. [#7WW] Demian Maia (17-4-0) via TKO (Rib Injury) in 0:47 of round 1
2011-12-30: W vs. [#59WW] Sean Pierson (13-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-07-02: L vs. [#2WW] Carlos Condit (28-5-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 2:58 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Paulo Thiago (1-2-0)
2012-04-14: L vs. [#12WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:42 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#137WW] David Mitchell (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-10-23: L vs. [#15WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dong Hyun Kim 126, Paulo Thiago 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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Current MMA Rankings Updated

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Jason

The Ultimate Fighter 16, Episode 8 Review

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Oleg

In Episode 8, Team Nelson keeps control of the matchups, and pulls ahead for the first time as John Manley forced a tapout from James Chaney with a guillotine choke in the first round. James ‘The Snake’ Chaney lived up to his nickname, biting Manley to try to escape the choke.

Dana White visited the fighters in the TUF house, giving his patented “do you want to be a fighter” speech, and threatening that all the fighters won’t get a slot at the finale if they don’t step up their performances. Judging by the fact that there are 12 bouts already lined-up for the December 15th live finale, the fighters didn’t take heed to his words and Dana lives up to his promise.

Next week, Dom Waters takes on Mike Ricci in the remaining first-round matchup.

The current win tally is Team Carwin 3, Team Nelson 4.

Here’s who remains:

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Current MMA Rankings Updated

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Jason

The Ultimate Fighter 16, Episode 7 Review

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Oleg

In Episode 7, Coach Nelson once again leaves the match-making to chance and his fighters. This time it works out better for the team, with some help from the judges, as Mike Hill scores a split decision win after going three rounds with Matt Secor. Another bizzare decision – this is the theme for the season. As usual, Dana White is exasperated and furious with the judges.

The current win tally is Team Carwin 3, Team Nelson 3.

Here’s who remains:

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