Fight Matrix

Fight Matrix Program: UFC 175 (07-05-2014)

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#2DD/#4P4P] Chris Weidman (11-0-0, -195) vs. [#2/#7DD/#6P4P] Lyoto Machida (21-4-0, +162)
Chris Weidman is the All-Time #3 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #12 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (3-0-0)
2013-12-28: W vs. [#4MW] Anderson Silva (33-6-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 1:16 of round 2
2013-07-06: W vs. [#4MW] Anderson Silva (33-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:18 of round 2
2012-07-11: W vs. [#13MW] Mark Munoz (13-5-0) via KO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:37 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (2-1-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#6MW] Gegard Mousasi (35-4-2) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#13MW] Mark Munoz (13-5-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:10 of round 1
2013-08-03: L vs. [#8LHW] Phil Davis (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Weidman 189, Lyoto Machida 140
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 Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (9-0-0, -1650) vs. [#2/#5DD/#3P4P] Alexis Davis (16-5-0, +869)
Ronda Rousey is the All-Time #5 ranked Women’s fighter.
Alexis Davis is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ronda Rousey (3-0-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#5BW/#9P4P] Sara McMann (7-1-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body) in 1:06 of round 1
2013-12-28: W vs. [#6BW] Miesha Tate (14-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:58 of round 3
2013-02-23: W vs. [#13BW] Liz Carmouche (9-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:49 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alexis Davis (3-0-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#8BW] Jessica Eye (10-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#13BW] Liz Carmouche (9-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-06-15: W vs. [*] Rosi Sexton (13-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronda Rousey 133, Alexis Davis 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ronda Rousey leads 2-1
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Heavyweight (265)
[*] Stefan Struve (25-6-0, -197) vs. [#24] Matt Mitrione (7-3-0, +156)

Last 3 Fights: Stefan Struve (2-1-0)
2013-03-03: L vs. [#6HW+] Mark Hunt (9-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 3
2012-09-29: W vs. [#8HW+] Stipe Miocic (12-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:50 of round 2
2012-05-26: W vs. [#50HW+] Lavar Johnson (18-9-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:05 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Matt Mitrione (2-1-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#36HW+] Shawn Jordan (15-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2013-09-21: L vs. [#19HW+] 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

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stefan Struve 489, Matt Mitrione 126
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 (06-29-2014)

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Jason

Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Friday, October 16th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Chicago 2: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2

[#6 W125] Liz Carmouche

[#14 W125] Jena Bishop

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#16 W125] Viviane Araujo
Last 5: L W W W W

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#37 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva
Last 5: W W L W W

Saturday, November 14th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Returns to Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy

[#6 HW] Vadim Nemkov

[#16 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 5/02/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira
Last 5: W W L W W

Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF New Years Eve Event

[#5 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev

[#17 FW] Kyoma Akimoto

Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#7 FW] A.J. McKee
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 8/11/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#26 FW] Kleber Koike Erbst
Last 5: W W W W W

Featured Fighters

[#49 LW]	Mikuru Asakura	[#5 FW]	Rajabali Shaidullaev
[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev	[#1 FLW]	Joshua Van
[#1 FW]	Alexander Volkanovski	[#30 FW]	Ren Hiramoto
[#4 LW]	Arman Tsarukyan	[#33 LW]	Akbar Abdullaev
[#9 LW]	Mauricio Ruffy	[#4 FW]	Movsar Evloev

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night / Swanson vs. Stephens (06-28-2014)

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#4] Cub Swanson (20-5-0, -243) vs. [#11] Jeremy Stephens (23-9-0, +200)
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #18 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (3-0-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#14FW] Dennis Siver (21-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 3
2013-02-16: W vs. [#9FW] Dustin Poirier (16-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#32FW] Charles Oliveira (17-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:40 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (3-0-0)
2014-01-25: W vs. [#16FW] Darren Elkins (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#35FW] Rony Mariano Bezerra (14-5-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:40 of round 1
2013-05-25: W vs. [#312FW] Estevan Payan (14-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cub Swanson 357, Jeremy Stephens 154
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)
[#18] Kelvin Gastelum (8-0-0, -383) vs. [#48] Nicholas Musoke (12-2-0, +305)

Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (3-0-0)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#23WW] Rick Story (16-8-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
2013-08-28: W vs. [*] Brian Melancon (7-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 1
2013-04-13: W vs. [#31MW] Uriah Hall (8-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Nicholas Musoke (3-0-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#102WW] Viscardi Andrade (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#270MW] Alessio Sakara (15-11-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:07 of round 1
2013-06-14: W vs. [#244WW] Ronny Alexander Landaeta (6-4-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kelvin Gastelum 105, Nicholas Musoke 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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Middleweight (185)
[#43] Andrew Craig (9-2-0, +161) vs. [#82] Cezar Ferreira (7-3-0, -191)

Last 3 Fights: Andrew Craig (1-2-0)
2013-10-26: L vs. [#30MW] Luke Barnatt (8-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:12 of round 2
2013-07-06: W vs. [*] Chris Leben (22-11-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2013-01-19: L vs. [#71MW] Ronny Markes (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (2-1-0)
2014-03-23: L vs. [#11MW] C.B. Dollaway (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 1
2013-11-09: W vs. [#268WW] Daniel Sarafian (8-5-0) via SD (28-29, 30-28, 30-27)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#49MW] Thiago Santos (9-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:47 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrew Craig 245, Cezar Ferreira 97
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 / Te Huna vs. Marquardt (06-28-2014)

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#20LHW] James Te Huna (16-7-0, -216) vs. [#35WW] Nate Marquardt (32-13-2, +177)
Nate Marquardt is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: James Te Huna (1-2-0)
2013-12-07: L vs. [#12LHW] Mauricio Rua (22-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:03 of round 1
2013-05-25: L vs. [#7LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-02-16: W vs. [#25LHW] Ryan Jimmo (19-4-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Nate Marquardt (0-3-0)
2013-10-19: L vs. [#4WW] Hector Lombard (34-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
2013-03-16: L vs. [#14WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 1
2013-01-12: L vs. [#16WW] Tarec Saffiedine (15-3-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Te Huna 203, Nate Marquardt 252
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)
[#28] Soa Palelei (21-3-0, +123) vs. [#32] Jared Rosholt (10-1-0, -147)

Last 3 Fights: Soa Palelei (3-0-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#133HW+] Ruan Potts (8-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:20 of round 1
2013-12-07: W vs. [*] Pat Barry (8-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:09 of round 1
2013-08-31: W vs. [#111LHW] Nikita Krylov (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:34 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Jared Rosholt (3-0-0)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#76HW+] Daniel Omielanczuk (16-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-11-30: W vs. [#50HW+] Walt Harris (6-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-08-02: W vs. [#177LHW] Jason Walraven (6-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:34 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Soa Palelei 49, Jared Rosholt 78
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)
[#24] Hatsu Hioki (27-7-2, +162) vs. [#32] Charles Oliveira (17-4-0, -193)
Hatsu Hioki is the All-Time #4 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Hatsu Hioki (1-2-0)
2014-03-01: W vs. [#331FW] Ivan Menjivar (25-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-28: L vs. [#16FW] Darren Elkins (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-01-26: L vs. [#7FW] Clay Guida (31-14-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (1-2-0)
2014-02-15: W vs. [#151FW] Andy Ogle (9-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:40 of round 3
2013-07-06: L vs. [#3FW] Frankie Edgar (16-4-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-22: L vs. [#4FW] Cub Swanson (20-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:40 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hatsu Hioki 119, Charles Oliveira 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Charles Oliveira leads 1-0
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (06-22-2014)

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Jason

There is nothing wrong with the 10-point must system.

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jason

There have undoubtedly been thousands and thousands of articles and posts on the Internet regarding the 10-point must system and how it should be abolished from combat sports, MMA in particular. Partly, because it has produced so many questionable decisions, perhaps mostly because it was developed with the sport of boxing in mind — most MMA fans like to distance themselves from the cousin sport.

However, introducing a more complicated scoring system for judges who can’t seem to utilize the 10-point must system properly would most definitely produce more variability and more chance for corruption.

Take the typical 3-round UFC fight for example, where there are no “obvious” 10-8 rounds, no even rounds and no point deductions. Without caring about the round-by-round particulars, each card can be scored 4 different ways (30-27,27-30,29-28,28-29). Looking at that and other popular proposed scenarios.

Scoring Method	Potential Totals Per Card
10-pt must (as is)	4
10-pt must w/ 10-10 rounds	8
10-pt must w/ half-points	8
10-pt must w/ half-points & 8.5 rounds	14
Rounds vary from 10-9 to 10-5 (no half points)	26
Rounds vary from 10-9 to 10-0 (no half points)	56

* Above results only consider the “typical” fight.

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Fight Matrix Program: WSoF 10 (06-21-2014)

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#20] Jesse Taylor (27-9-0) vs. [#24] David Branch (13-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Jesse Taylor (3-0-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#58MW] Elvis Mutapcic (13-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-04: W vs. [#156MW] John Phillips (16-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:43 of round 1
2013-02-23: W vs. [#65MW] Kendall Grove (20-14-0) via UD (50-48, 49-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: David Branch (3-0-0)
2013-09-14: W vs. [#74MW] Danillo Villefort (14-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-03-23: W vs. [#169MW] Paulo Filho (23-6-3) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-11-03: W vs. [*] Dustin Jacoby (8-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jesse Taylor 196, David Branch 280
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)
[#15] Georgi Karakhanyan (23-3-1) vs. [#43] Rick Glenn (14-2-1)

Last 3 Fights: Georgi Karakhanyan (3-0-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#77FW] Lance Palmer (7-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:40 of round 3
2013-09-14: W vs. [#92FW] Waylon Lowe (14-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:37 of round 1
2013-04-12: W vs. [*] Din Thomas (26-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Rick Glenn (3-0-0)
2013-09-14: W vs. [#222FW] Artur Rofi (6-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-03-23: W vs. [#177FW] Alexandre Pimentel (13-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:51 of round 3
2012-10-19: W vs. [#267BW] Lyndon Whitlock (8-4-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches) in 2:34 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Georgi Karakhanyan 196, Rick Glenn 280
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 Strawweight (115)
[#1/#4DD/#4P4P] Jessica Aguilar (17-4-0) vs. [#25] Emi Fujino (13-7-0)
Jessica Aguilar is the All-Time #10 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Aguilar (3-0-0)
2014-01-18: W vs. [#15SW] Alida Gray (4-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:45 of round 1
2013-10-05: W vs. [*] Megumi Fujii (26-3-0) via TMD (20-18, 20-18, 19-19)
2013-03-28: W vs. [#20SW] Patricia Vidonic (9-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Emi Fujino (2-1-0)
2013-11-04: L vs. [#11SW] Mizuki Inoue (8-1-0) via UD ()
2013-08-31: W vs. [NA] Hyo Kyung Song (0-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 2
2013-05-19: W vs. [#11AW] Amber Brown (3-1-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 4:18 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Aguilar 154, Emi Fujino 229
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jessica Aguilar leads 2-0
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (06-15-2014)

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program: UFC 174 (06-14-2014)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Jason

Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1, -559) vs. [#8] Ali Bagautinov (13-2-0, +410)
Demetrious Johnson is the All-Time #5 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (20-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 1
2013-07-27: W vs. [#12FLY] John Moraga (14-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:43 of round 5
2013-01-26: W vs. [#4FLY] John Dodson (16-6-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Ali Bagautinov (3-0-0)
2014-02-01: W vs. [#17FLY] John Lineker (23-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#19FLY] Tim Elliott (10-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#319BW] Marcos Vinicius Borges Pa (20-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:28 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demetrious Johnson 182, Ali Bagautinov 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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Welterweight (170)
[#3] Rory MacDonald (16-2-0, +117) vs. [#4] Tyron Woodley (13-2-0, -140)
Rory MacDonald is the All-Time #16 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rory MacDonald (2-1-0)
2014-02-22: W vs. [#10WW] Demian Maia (19-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#2WW] Robbie Lawler (23-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-07-27: W vs. [#14WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Tyron Woodley (2-1-0)
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
2013-06-15: L vs. [#11WW] Jake Shields (29-7-1) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rory MacDonald 112, Tyron Woodley 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tyron Woodley leads 2-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#12] Ryan Bader (16-4-0, -133) vs. [#23] Rafael Cavalcante (12-4-0, +110)
Ryan Bader is the All-Time #23 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (2-1-0)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#25LHW] 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
2013-01-26: W vs. [*] Vladimir Matyushenko (27-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:50 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Cavalcante (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#66LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-11-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:18 of round 1
2013-06-08: L vs. [#15LHW] Thiago Silva (16-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:29 of round 1
2012-05-19: NC vs. [#28LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Bader 189, Rafael Cavalcante 217
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 (06-08-2014)

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jason