TUF Seeds vs. Fight Matrix Seeds
| Fighter | TUF Seed | FM Seed w/ Inactivity | FM Seed w/o Inactivity | FM Avg Seed |
| Carla Esparza | 1 | 6* | 2 | 4* |
| Joanne Calderwood | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tecia Torres | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Jessica Penne | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Aisling Daly | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Felice Herrig | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Rose Namajunas | 7 | 14 | 8 | T-11 |
| Bec Rawlings | 8 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Justine Kish | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Alex Chambers | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
| Heather Clark | 11 | 10 | 12 | T-11 |
| Angela Magana | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Lisa Ellis | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Randa Markos | 14 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Emily Kagan | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Angela Hill | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Above, see the seeds that we give the competitors, with and without the inactivity (and related) penalties that some fighters have been hit with due to the filming and pre-planning stages of the competition. Blue is most underrated, red is most overrated.
Randa Markos, last night’s upset winner, was the most underrated by the TUF seeding, based on either one of our seeds. Justine Kish also seems to be quite underrated.
Bec Rawlings appears to be the most overrated, by quite a bit.
For the most part, the “official” seeding seems quite accurate.
* – Carla’s inactivity triggered another divisional quality outlier penalty. If we took that away, but kept the inactivity, she would fall in at #4 between Torres and Kish for w/ Inactivity, and #3 at Seed Avg between Torres and Penne.
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Bigfoot vs. Arlovski 2 (09-13-2014)
Heavyweight (265)
[#4] Antonio Silva (18-5-1, -429) vs. [#14] Andrei Arlovski (22-10-0, +328)
Antonio Silva is the All-Time #14 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #15 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Antonio Silva (1-1-1)
2013-12-07: D vs. [#6HW+] Mark Hunt (9-8-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5
2013-05-25: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD/#2P4P] Cain Velasquez (13-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
2013-02-02: W vs. [#10HW+] Alistair Overeem (37-14-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (3-0-0)
2014-06-14: W vs. [#21HW+] Brendan Schaub (10-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-11-29: W vs. [#154HW+] Andreas Kraniotakes (17-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:14 of round 2
2013-09-14: W vs. [#48LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Antonio Silva 280, Andrei Arlovski 91
Previous Match-up Record: Antonio Silva leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Antonio Silva leads 5-4
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Lightweight (155)
[#27] Gleison Tibau (29-10-0, -224) vs. [#41] Piotr Hallmann (15-2-0, +178)
Last 3 Fights: Gleison Tibau (2-1-0)
2014-07-16: W vs. [#48LW] Pat Healy (26-20-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-12-28: L vs. [#13LW] Michael Johnson (15-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 2
2013-08-31: W vs. [#70LW] Jamie Varner (21-10-1) via SD (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Piotr Hallmann (2-1-0)
2014-06-07: W vs. [#100LW] Yves Edwards (42-21-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:31 of round 3
2013-10-26: L vs. [#42LW] Al Iaquinta (10-3-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#71LW] Francisco Trinaldo (14-4-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:50 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gleison Tibau 59, Piotr Hallmann 98
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)
[#61] Leonardo Santos (12-3-1, -204) vs. [#69] Efrain Escudero (22-8-0, +166)
Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Santos (2-0-1)
2014-03-23: D vs. [#47LW] Norman Parke (20-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2013-06-08: W vs. [#100WW] William Macario (7-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:43 of round 2
2012-09-01: W vs. [*] Mark Holst (12-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:15 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Efrain Escudero (2-1-0)
2014-05-03: W vs. [#262LW] Juha-Pekka Vainikainen (22-9-1) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:48 of round 3
2014-03-07: L vs. [#82LW] Dakota Cochrane (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-12: W vs. [#38LW] Luis Palomino (23-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Leonardo Santos 174, Efrain Escudero 133
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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Building Flyweight: Options in Obscurity for the UFC
Aside from more fighters moving down from Bantamweight, which has been of great help recently, the UFC must move more quickly in building the talent pool for the UFC Flyweight division.
Although the Heavyweight division is arguably as weak, there is enough volatility with the fight results to ensure that the competition remains relatively fresh. At Flyweight, with Demetrious Johnson being on such a quality run, the lack of depth is already apparent as his next opponent is sitting at #14 in the UFC Flyweight rankings.
The following fighters may be not-so-obvious options for additions to this division as they don’t have undefeated records and aren’t spending time in major or mid-major promotions, at least not in the states.
#15 – Yuki Motoya (24) [12-4-0]
I’ll be the first to admit, the ratings are possibly being a little too kind to Motoya. He’s got a unique combination of characteristics that always yield a friendly rating; he fights and wins often and he fights aging fighters who’ve recently dropped down in division, likely out of desperation.
However, he’s young and 9-1-0 in his last 10 (with the lone loss being a split decision that he since avenged). I think you have to give him at least a glance.
#18 – Czar Sklavos (32) [10-3-0]
I’m somewhat shocked that I hear nothing about Sklavos. He got a late start to the game, debuting and losing to TJ Dillashaw back in 2010. And although he’s recently lost two, one to #16 Sampo and the other to former top Flyweight Alexis Vila, he’s on quite a run. His next fight sees him once again travel across the Pacific to fight #28 Ogikubo. I wouldn’t be surprised if a win here yields a phone call from the UFC. At the very least, he’s racking up frequent flyer miles.
#27 – Giovanni da Silva Santos Jr (27) [15-1-0]
Having only lost his debut fight, “Soldado” is the top-rated Brazilian Flyweight that still remains undiscovered by a major promotion. His last win over former #2 Strawweight Gilberto Dias launched him up near the top-half of the first page of the Flyweight rankings. Due to a lack of data, there is a tendency to underrated these types of Brazilian fighters who never leave home. As a result, he might be one to watch.
Honorable Mentions: #32 – Nildo Nascimento, #43 – Yuya Shibata
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Fight Matrix Program: Invicta FC 8 (09-06-2014)
Women Atomweight Championship (105)
[*] Michelle Waterson (11-3-0) vs. [#7] Yasuko Tamada (15-8-3)
Last 3 Fights: Michelle Waterson (3-0-0)
2013-04-05: W vs. [#3AW] Jessica Penne (11-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:31 of round 4
2012-10-06: W vs. [#28SW] Lacey Schuckman (10-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-01-21: W vs. [NA] Diana Rael (5-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:12 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Yasuko Tamada (3-0-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#31AW] Yukiko Seki (12-24-0) via UD ()
2012-12-15: W vs. [#21AW] Satomi Takano (4-4-0) via UD ()
2012-07-21: W vs. [NA] Naoko Omuro (13-9-4) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 1:05 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michelle Waterson 519, Yasuko Tamada 371
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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#6] Katja Kankaanpaa (9-1-1) vs. [#17] Stephanie Eggink (4-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Katja Kankaanpaa (2-1-0)
2014-05-17: W vs. [#13AW] Alyona Rassohyna (10-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:49 of round 2
2013-12-07: L vs. [#3SW] Joanne Calderwood (8-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-04-05: W vs. [#35SW] Juliana de Lima Carneiro (6-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Stephanie Eggink (3-0-0)
2013-09-06: W vs. [#34SW] Angela Magana (11-6-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:10 of round 2
2013-04-19: W vs. [#15SW] Brianna VanBuren (3-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-12-07: W vs. [#30SW] Heather Clark (6-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Katja Kankaanpaa 112, Stephanie Eggink 365
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 Bantamweight (135)
[#19] Tonya Evinger (12-6-0) vs. [*] Ediane Gomes (10-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Tonya Evinger (3-0-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#27BW] Sarah DAlelio (7-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-10: W vs. [#48BW] Carina Damm (22-11-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-04-13: W vs. [NA] Lacie Jackson (2-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:47 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ediane Gomes (3-0-0)
2013-01-05: W vs. [NA] Hiroko Yamanaka (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-10-06: W vs. [NA] Katalina Malungahu (2-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:19 of round 1
2011-10-01: W vs. [#10BW] Leslie Smith (7-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tonya Evinger 273, Ediane Gomes 609
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: UFC Fight Night – Souza vs. Mousasi (09-05-2014)
Middleweight (185)
[#5] Ronaldo Souza (20-3-0, -301) vs. [#6] Gegard Mousasi (35-4-2, +243)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #8 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Gegard Mousasi is the All-Time #23 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (3-0-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#20MW] Francis Carmont (22-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#13MW] Yushin Okami (30-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:47 of round 1
2013-05-18: W vs. [#49MW] Chris Camozzi (19-8-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:37 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Gegard Mousasi (2-1-0)
2014-05-31: W vs. [#15MW] Mark Munoz (13-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:57 of round 1
2014-02-15: L vs. [#2MW/#8DD/#10P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#20LHW] Ilir Latifi (9-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 202, Gegard Mousasi 97
Previous Match-up Record: Gegard Mousasi leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#7] Alistair Overeem (37-13-0, -523) vs. [#22] Ben Rothwell (33-9-0, +395)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #12 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (1-2-0)
2014-02-01: W vs. [#18HW+] Frank Mir (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#5HW+] Travis Browne (16-2-1) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2013-02-02: L vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Ben Rothwell (2-1-0)
2013-08-31: W vs. [#116HW+] Brandon Vera (12-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 1:54 of round 3
2013-01-19: L vs. [#15HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:01 of round 2
2012-04-21: W vs. [#20HW+] Brendan Schaub (10-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:10 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 216, Ben Rothwell 370
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alistair Overeem leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#25] Matt Mitrione (7-3-0, +125) vs. [#40] Derrick Lewis (11-2-0, -147)
Last 3 Fights: Matt Mitrione (2-1-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#35HW+] Shawn Jordan (16-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2013-09-21: L vs. [#20HW+] Brendan Schaub (10-4-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:06 of round 1
2013-04-06: W vs. [#53HW+] Philip De Fries (10-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:19 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (3-0-0)
2014-07-06: W vs. [#239HW+] Carlos Augusto Filho (6-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:30 of round 1
2014-04-19: W vs. [#201HW+] Jack May (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 1
2013-03-01: W vs. [*] Ricky Shivers (12-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:22 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matt Mitrione 188, Derrick Lewis 61
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Matt Mitrione leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program: UFC 177 (08-30-2014)
Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1] T.J. Dillashaw (10-2-0) vs. [#33] Joe Soto (15-2-0)
T.J. Dillashaw is the All-Time #20 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: W vs. [#2BW] Renan Barao (32-2-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 2:26 of round 5
2014-01-15: W vs. [#64BW] Mike Easton (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#7BW] Raphael Assuncao (22-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Joe Soto (3-0-0)
2014-08-07: W vs. [#203BW] Terrion Ware (11-3-0) via Submission (North South Choke) in 2:48 of round 3
2014-02-06: W vs. [#213BW] Jeremiah Labiano (7-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 4:16 of round 3
2013-11-14: W vs. [#219BW] Cory Vom Baur (10-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:36 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: T.J. Dillashaw 98, Joe Soto 23
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)
[#27] Danny Castillo (17-6-0, +213) vs. [#40] Tony Ferguson (15-3-0, -263)
Last 3 Fights: Danny Castillo (2-1-0)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#116LW] Charlie Brenneman (19-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:21 of round 2
2013-12-14: L vs. [#22LW] Edson Barboza (14-2-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#36WW] Tim Means (21-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: W vs. [#110LW] Katsunori Kikuno (22-6-2) via KO (Punch) in 4:06 of round 1
2013-10-19: W vs. [#252LW] Mike Rio (10-4-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:52 of round 1
2012-05-05: L vs. [#13LW] Michael Johnson (15-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Danny Castillo 126, Tony Ferguson 98
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 Bantamweight (135)
[#16] Bethe Correia (8-0-0, -141) vs. [#19] Shayna Baszler (15-8-0, +117)
Last 3 Fights: Bethe Correia (3-0-0)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#31BW] Jessamyn Duke (3-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-12-07: W vs. [*] Julie Kedzie (16-13-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-06-29: W vs. [#105BW] Erica Paes (2-2-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Shayna Baszler (1-2-0)
2013-01-05: L vs. [#2BW/#5DD/#5P4P] Alexis Davis (16-6-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:58 of round 3
2012-10-06: W vs. [#27BW] Sarah DAlelio (7-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:37 of round 2
2012-07-28: L vs. [#4BW/#6P4P] Sara McMann (8-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bethe Correia 126, Shayna Baszler 602
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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