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:
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 | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#15 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 | ||
| Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF New Years Eve Event | |||
 [#5 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev |  [#16 FW] Kyoma Akimoto | ||
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| 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: [#25 FW] Kleber Koike Erbst Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| Saturday, November 14th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Returns to Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy | |||
 [#6 HW] Vadim Nemkov | [#16 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy | ||
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| 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 | ||
Featured Fighters
| [#49 LW] | Mikuru Asakura | [#5 FW] | Rajabali Shaidullaev | |
| [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev | [#1 FW] |  Alexander Volkanovski | |
| [#29 FW] | Ren Hiramoto | [#96 FW] | Tommy McMillen | |
| [#33 LW] | Akbar Abdullaev | [#1 FLW] |  Joshua Van | |
| [#4 FW] | Movsar Evloev | [#2 LW] |  Ilia Topuria |
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.