Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1/#6DD] Frankie Edgar (14-1-1) vs. [#3] Ben Henderson (15-2-0)
Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #3 ranked Lightweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.
Ben Henderson is the All-Time #25 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (2-0-1)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#4LW] Gray Maynard (10-1-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4
2011-01-01: D vs. [#4LW] Gray Maynard (10-1-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5
2010-08-28: W vs. [#8WW] BJ Penn (16-8-2) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (3-0-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#9LW] Clay Guida (29-12-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-08-14: W vs. [#8LW] Jim Miller (21-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2011-04-30: W vs. [#26LW] Mark Bocek (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frankie Edgar 141, Ben Henderson 106
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#5] Quinton Jackson (32-9-0) vs. [#15] Ryan Bader (13-2-0)
Quinton Jackson is the All-Time #3 ranked Light Heavyweight and #12 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Quinton Jackson (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD] Jon Jones (15-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:14 of round 4
2011-05-28: W vs. [#20LHW] Matt Hamill (10-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-20: W vs. [#6LHW] Lyoto Machida (17-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (1-2-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#47LHW] Jason Brilz (18-5-1) via KO (Punch) in 1:17 of round 1
2011-07-02: L vs. [#17LHW] Tito Ortiz (17-10-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:56 of round 1
2011-02-05: L vs. [#1LHW/#2DD] Jon Jones (15-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:20 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Quinton Jackson 155, Ryan Bader 99
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#13] Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) vs. [#35] Mark Hunt (7-7-0)
Last 3 Fights: Cheick Kongo (2-0-1)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#26HW+] Matt Mitrione (5-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)
2011-06-26: W vs. [#48HW+] Pat Barry (7-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:39 of round 1
2010-10-16: D vs. [#18HW+] Travis Browne (12-0-1) via Draw (Unanimous) in 5:00 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Mark Hunt (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#52HW+] Ben Rothwell (31-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)
2011-02-27: W vs. [#103HW+] Chris Tuchscherer (19-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:41 of round 2
2010-09-25: L vs. [#123HW+] Sean McCorkle (15-2-0) via Submission (Straight Armbar) in 1:03 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cheick Kongo 120, Mark Hunt 155
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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Welterweight (170)
[#5] Jake Shields (26-6-1) vs. [#67MW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4-0)
Jake Shields is the All-Time #8 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jake Shields (1-2-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#3WW] Jake Ellenberger (26-5-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2011-04-30: L vs. [#1WW/#3DD] Georges St Pierre (22-2-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
2010-10-23: W vs. [#11WW] Martin Kampmann (18-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Yoshihiro Akiyama (0-3-0)
2011-08-06: L vs. [#3MW] Vitor Belfort (21-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:52 of round 1
2010-10-16: L vs. [#11MW] Michael Bisping (22-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-07-03: L vs. [#20MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:40 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Shields 162, Yoshihiro Akiyama 204
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)
[#8] Yushin Okami (26-6-0) vs. [#26] Tim Boetsch (14-4-0)
Yushin Okami is the All-Time #7 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Yushin Okami (2-1-0)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#1MW/#1DD] Anderson Silva (31-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:04 of round 2
2010-11-13: W vs. [#9MW] Nate Marquardt (31-10-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-08-01: W vs. [#4MW] Mark Munoz (12-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#46MW] Nick Ring (12-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#59MW] Kendall Grove (14-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-20: L vs. [#12LHW] Phil Davis (9-1-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:55 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yushin Okami 183, Tim Boetsch 155
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)
[#8] Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) vs. [#9] Bart Palaszewski (36-14-0)
Hatsu Hioki is the All-Time #3 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Hatsu Hioki (3-0-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#41FW] George Roop (12-9-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-04-29: W vs. [#54FW] Donald Sanchez (24-12-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:36 of round 2
2010-12-30: W vs. [#17FW] Marlon Sandro (20-3-0) via UD (50-47, 49-47, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Bart Palaszewski (2-1-0)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#19FW] Tyson Griffin (15-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 1
2010-12-16: L vs. [#88LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
2010-08-18: W vs. [*] Zachary Micklewright (11-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:31 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hatsu Hioki 120, Bart Palaszewski 120
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)
[#11] Joe Lauzon (21-6-0) vs. [#19] Anthony Pettis (14-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Joe Lauzon (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#35LW] Melvin Guillard (27-11-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:47 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#158LW] Curt Warburton (8-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:58 of round 1
2010-11-20: L vs. [#34LW] George Sotiropoulos (14-4-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:43 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Pettis (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#28LW] Jeremy Stephens (20-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-06-04: L vs. [#9LW] Clay Guida (29-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#3LW] Ben Henderson (15-2-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joe Lauzon 141, Anthony Pettis 141
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)
[#43] Takanori Gomi (32-8-0) vs. [#91] Eiji Mitsuoka (18-7-2)
Takanori Gomi is the All-Time #1 ranked Lightweight and #14 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Takanori Gomi (1-2-0)
2011-09-24: L vs. [#6LW] Nate Diaz (15-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 1
2011-01-01: L vs. [#9LW] Clay Guida (29-12-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:27 of round 2
2010-08-01: W vs. [#19FW] Tyson Griffin (15-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:04 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Eiji Mitsuoka (2-1-0)
2011-07-16: W vs. [#427LW] Bruno Carvalho (6-2-0) via UD ()
2011-04-22: W vs. [NA] Jung Gyeong Lee (0-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 3:50 of round 1
2009-11-07: L vs. [#33FW] Kazunori Yokota (15-5-3) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Takanori Gomi 155, Eiji Mitsuoka 225
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Eiji Mitsuoka leads 3-2
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Bantamweight (135)
[#116] Vaughan Lee (12-7-1) vs. [#117] Norifumi Yamamoto (18-5-0)
Last 3 Fights: Vaughan Lee (2-1-0)
2011-11-05: L vs. [#57BW] Chris Cariaso (12-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-07-10: W vs. [NA] Mark Jones (1-4-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:29 of round 1
2011-06-05: W vs. [#1066FW] Ian Cox (1-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:29 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Norifumi Yamamoto (1-2-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#40BW] Darren Uyenoyama (7-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2011-02-05: L vs. [#8BW] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2010-05-29: W vs. [#283BW] Federico Lopez (5-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:41 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vaughan Lee 113, Norifumi Yamamoto 106
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)
[#60] Riki Fukuda (17-5-0) vs. [#287] Steve Cantwell (7-5-0)
Last 3 Fights: Riki Fukuda (2-1-0)
2011-02-27: L vs. [#46MW] Nick Ring (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-08-27: W vs. [#65MW] Ryuta Sakurai (22-16-6) via TKO (Knees) in 0:32 of round 2
2010-02-28: W vs. [#210LHW] Hiromitsu Kanehara (19-24-4) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Steve Cantwell (0-3-0)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#111MW] Mike Massenzio (13-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-03-03: L vs. [#54LHW] Cyrille Diabate (17-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-25, 30-26)
2009-09-16: L vs. [#13MW] Brian Stann (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Riki Fukuda 364, Steve Cantwell 141
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#14] Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) vs. [#57] Chris Cariaso (12-4-0)
Takeya Mizugaki is the All-Time #15 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Takeya Mizugaki (2-1-0)
2011-09-24: W vs. [#50BW] Cole Escovedo (17-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:30 of round 2
2011-07-02: L vs. [#12BW] Brian Bowles (10-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#59BW] Reuben Duran (8-3-1) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Chris Cariaso (2-1-0)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#116BW] Vaughan Lee (12-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-05-28: L vs. [#16BW] Michael McDonald (14-1-0) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
2011-01-22: W vs. [#15FLY] Will Campuzano (9-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Takeya Mizugaki 155, Chris Cariaso 113
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)
[#126] Tiequan Zhang (15-2-0) vs. [#142] Issei Tamura (6-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Tiequan Zhang (1-2-0)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#28FW] Darren Elkins (13-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2011-02-27: W vs. [#398BW] Jason Reinhardt (20-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:48 of round 1
2010-12-16: L vs. [#212LW] Daniel Downes (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Issei Tamura (1-2-0)
2011-11-05: L vs. [#90FW] Guy Delumeau (15-6-3) via MD (29-29, 30-29, 30-28)
2011-08-06: W vs. [#405FW] Katsuya Toida (12-12-3) via KO (Punches) in 1:23 of round 1
2010-07-19: L vs. [#76FW] Taiki Tsuchiya (9-3-0) via MD (29-28, 29-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tiequan Zhang 141, Issei Tamura 113
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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Notes about the Fight Card
– Highest-rated fighter always listed first.
– A ‘*’ ranking suggests a fighter is inactive.
– An ‘NA’ ranking suggests the fighter is too low for a ranking or we do not have division info for them.
Fight Card Statistics
Highest Pre-Bout Raw Rating: Frankie Edgar (645)
Highest Stored DD Rating: Frankie Edgar
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (983)
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (355)
Average Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: 174
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Average Per Fight MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Large [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Massive [****½]