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Damian Grabowski Vs. Marcin Tybura

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Ked Becker

I think it’s worth noting that this week there is a fight between two of the best heavyweights outside of the UFC, #12 Damian Grabowski and #23 Marcin Tybura. There is almost no word about it in any of the more popular american MMA news sites, so the least we can do is give it some pubicity here, the home for the more objective look at the MMA world.

Apparently, the event will air on M1Global.TV and will be available for a symbolic $1.00.

Is the UFC even aware of the existence of these guys? Nobody anywhere even suggests they should be fighting in the UFC.

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Bader/Preux (08-16-2014)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#10] Ryan Bader (17-4-0, -166) vs. [#19] Ovince St. Preux (16-5-0, +139)
Ryan Bader is the All-Time #21 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (2-1-0)
2014-06-14: W vs. [#22LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (12-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-12-07: W vs. [#23LHW] 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

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (3-0-0)
2014-06-14: W vs. [#24LHW] Ryan Jimmo (19-4-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:10 of round 2
2014-03-15: W vs. [#79LHW] Nikita Krylov (17-4-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:29 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [#149LHW] Cody Donovan (8-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Bader 63, Ovince St. Preux 63
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)
[#23] Gray Maynard (11-3-1, -101) vs. [#33] Ross Pearson (15-7-0, -123)
Gray Maynard is the All-Time #8 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gray Maynard (1-2-0)
2013-11-30: L vs. [#9LW] Nate Diaz (17-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1
2013-05-25: L vs. [#5LW] T.J. Grant (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 1
2012-06-22: W vs. [#11FW] Clay Guida (31-15-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Ross Pearson (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2014-06-07: L vs. [#17LW] Diego Sanchez (25-7-0) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
2013-10-26: NC vs. [#24LW] Melvin Guillard (32-13-2)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#159LW] Ryan Couture (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gray Maynard 259, Ross Pearson 70
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)
[#20] Tim Boetsch (17-7-0, +211) vs. [#24] Brad Tavares (12-2-0, -262)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (1-2-0)
2014-04-26: L vs. [#7MW] Luke Rockhold (12-2-0) via Submission (Inverted Triangle Kimura) in 2:08 of round 1
2013-10-19: W vs. [#10MW] C.B. Dollaway (15-5-0) via SD (30-26, 27-29, 30-26)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#14MW] Mark Munoz (13-5-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Tavares (2-1-0)
2014-04-19: L vs. [#13MW] Yoel Romero (8-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-01-15: W vs. [#29MW] Lorenz Larkin (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#92MW] Bubba McDaniel (22-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Boetsch 112, Brad Tavares 119
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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Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF Super Rizin 6: Shiwasu no Owarinagoya Gekokujo Matsuri

[#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina

[#4 W105] Saori Oshima

Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#18 W105] Rena Kubota
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 7/18/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#13 W105] Ye Ji Lee
Last 5: L W L W W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep - 135 Impact

[#3 SW] Sukai China

[#4 SW] Jo Arai

Last Fight Date: 5/04/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 9/13/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#23 SW] Daichi Kitakata
Last 5: L L W L W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep Tokyo Impact 2026 6th Round

[#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama

[#10 SW] Goal Makino

Last Fight Date: 9/20/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi
Last 5: W W W L W

Last Fight Date: 9/06/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#42 SW] Toshiya Takashima
Last 5: W W W W W

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[#18 W125]	Lucia Szabova	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[#18 LW]	Renato Carneiro	[#1 FW]	Alexander Volkanovski
[#13 LW]	Tom Nolan	[#26 WW]	Jacobe Smith
[#102 W125]	Tainara Lisboa	[#1 LW]	Justin Gaethje
[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#8 HW]	Josh Hokit

Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-10-2014)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Jason

Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-03-2014)

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

Slight tweak to last week’s update regarding quality performance handling.

Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-27-2014)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

Improved handling of quality performance decay in situations where a fighter is close to a quality performance. Instead of decay ON/OFF, there is now a small zone of partial decay to ensure a gradual roll-off.

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Lawler/Brown (07-26-2014)

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#3] Robbie Lawler (23-10-0, -327) vs. [#8] Matt Brown (19-11-0, +261)
Robbie Lawler is the All-Time #19 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robbie Lawler (2-1-0)
2014-05-24: W vs. [#14WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-8-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:06 of round 3
2014-03-15: L vs. [#1WW/#9DD/#6P4P] Johny Hendricks (16-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#2WW/#10P4P] Rory MacDonald (17-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (3-0-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#27WW] Erick Silva (16-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3
2013-08-17: W vs. [#18WW] Mike Pyle (26-9-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 1
2013-04-20: W vs. [#24WW] Jordan Mein (28-9-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robbie Lawler 63, Matt Brown 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Robbie Lawler leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#5] Anthony Johnson (17-4-0, -444) vs. [*] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5-0, +339)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is the All-Time #13 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Johnson (3-0-0)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#8LHW] Phil Davis (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-01-18: W vs. [#26LHW] Mike Kyle (20-11-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 1
2013-03-23: W vs. [#12HW+] Andrei Arlovski (22-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (2-1-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#3LHW] Rashad Evans (21-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#14LHW] Tito Ortiz (18-11-1) via TKO (Punches and Elbows to the Body) in 3:15 of round 1
2011-03-26: L vs. [#8LHW] Phil Davis (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Johnson 91, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 539
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Anthony Johnson leads 1-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#7] Clay Guida (31-14-0, +109) vs. [#16] Dennis Bermudez (13-3-0, -136)

Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (2-1-0)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#26FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-8-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-31: L vs. [#3FW] Chad Mendes (16-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 3
2013-01-26: W vs. [#42FW] Hatsu Hioki (27-8-2) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Dennis Bermudez (3-0-0)
2014-03-15: W vs. [#71FW] Jim Hettes (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Knee) in 2:57 of round 3
2013-11-06: W vs. [#63FW] Steven Siler (24-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#29FW] Max Holloway (9-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Clay Guida 106, Dennis Bermudez 133
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 (07-20-2014)

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – McGregor/Brandao (07-19-2014)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#20] Conor McGregor (14-2-0, -463) vs. [#30] Diego Brandao (18-9-0, +352)

Last 3 Fights: Conor McGregor (3-0-0)
2013-08-17: W vs. [#29FW] Max Holloway (9-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#87BW] Marcus Brimage (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 1
2012-12-31: W vs. [#56LW] Ivan Buchinger (26-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:40 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Diego Brandao (2-1-0)
2013-12-28: L vs. [#10FW] Dustin Poirier (16-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:54 of round 1
2013-08-17: W vs. [#79FW] Daniel Pineda (18-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-04-06: W vs. [*] Pablo Garza (12-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Conor McGregor 336, Diego Brandao 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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Welterweight (170)
[#22] Gunnar Nelson (12-0-1, -478) vs. [#71] Zak Cummings (17-3-0, +363)

Last 3 Fights: Gunnar Nelson (3-0-0)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#136WW] Omari Akhmedov (12-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:36 of round 1
2013-02-16: W vs. [#110WW] Jorge Santiago (25-12-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#332MW] DaMarques Johnson (16-14-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Zak Cummings (3-0-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#141WW] Yan Cabral (11-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#180WW] Ben Alloway (13-6-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:19 of round 1
2012-03-24: W vs. [*] Brandon Newsome (8-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gunnar Nelson 133, Zak Cummings 70
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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Flyweight (125)
[#6] Brad Pickett (24-8-0, +140) vs. [#11] Ian McCall (12-4-1, -168)
Ian McCall is the All-Time #11 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (2-1-0)
2014-03-08: W vs. [#51FLY] Neil Seery (13-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#13BW] Michael McDonald (16-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 2
2013-04-06: W vs. [#61BW] Mike Easton (13-5-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Ian McCall (1-2-0)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#97FLY] Iliarde Santos (27-9-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-02-02: L vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (20-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-08: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (20-2-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brad Pickett 133, Ian McCall 350
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Brad Pickett leads 1-0
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-17-2014)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Jason

Notable Info

Lightweight rankings expanded from 500 fighters to 600 — the most in any division.
Bantamweight rankings expanded from 250 fighters to 300.
Women’s Strawweight rankings expanded from 20 fighters to 25.

Fight Matrix Program: UFC Fight Night – Cerrone/Miller (07-16-2014)

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#9] Donald Cerrone (23-6-0, -254) vs. [#16] Jim Miller (24-4-0, +207)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #24 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (3-0-0)
2014-04-19: W vs. [#34LW] Edson Barboza (13-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:15 of round 1
2014-01-25: W vs. [#52LW] Adriano Martins (26-7-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:40 of round 1
2013-11-16: W vs. [#36LW] Evan Dunham (14-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:49 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2014-04-26: W vs. [#436LW] Yancy Medeiros (9-2-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:18 of round 1
2013-12-28: W vs. [#182LW] Fabricio Camoes (14-8-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:42 of round 1
2013-04-27: NC vs. [#43LW] Pat Healy (26-19-0)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 88, Jim Miller 81
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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Lightweight (155)
[#34] Edson Barboza (13-2-0, -254) vs. [#36] Evan Dunham (14-5-0, +204)

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2014-04-19: L vs. [#9LW] Donald Cerrone (23-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:15 of round 1
2013-12-14: W vs. [#35LW] Danny Castillo (17-6-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#295LW] Rafaello Oliveira (16-8-0) via TKO (Leg Kicks) in 1:44 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Evan Dunham (1-2-0)
2013-11-16: L vs. [#9LW] Donald Cerrone (23-6-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:49 of round 2
2013-05-18: L vs. [#8LW] Rafael dos Anjos (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#37LW] Gleison Tibau (28-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 88, Evan Dunham 242
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)
[#23] Rick Story (16-8-0, -290) vs. [#159] Leonardo Mafra Texeira (11-1-0, +232)

Last 3 Fights: Rick Story (1-2-0)
2014-03-15: L vs. [#17WW] Kelvin Gastelum (9-0-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
2013-11-16: W vs. [#51WW] Brian Ebersole (50-16-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#18WW] Mike Pyle (26-9-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)

Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Mafra Texeira (3-0-0)
2014-05-17: W vs. [#493WW] Antonio Marcos (9-2-0) via KO (Knees) in 1:36 of round 1
2014-02-08: W vs. [#648WW] Alexandre Goncalves (12-9-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:30 of round 2
2013-05-11: W vs. [NA] Marcos Cacador (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rick Story 123, Leonardo Mafra Texeira 60
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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