Light Heavyweight (205)
[#8] Mauricio Rua (21-7-0, +120) vs. [#15] Chael Sonnen (27-13-1, -125)
Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and #18 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Mauricio Rua (1-2-0)
2012-12-08: L vs. [#6LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (15-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#36LHW] Brandon Vera (12-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 4
2011-11-19: L vs. [#5LHW] Dan Henderson (29-10-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Chael Sonnen (1-2-0)
2013-04-27: L vs. [#1LHW/#4DD] Jon Jones (18-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:33 of round 1
2012-07-07: L vs. [#2MW/#8DD] Anderson Silva (33-5-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 1:55 of round 2
2012-01-28: W vs. [#8MW] Michael Bisping (24-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mauricio Rua 252, Chael Sonnen 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mauricio Rua leads 2-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Alistair Overeem (36-12-0, -200) vs. [#11] Travis Browne (14-1-1, +190)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #13 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (2-1-0)
2013-02-02: L vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 3
2011-12-30: W vs. [*] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 2:26 of round 1
2011-06-18: W vs. [#5HW+] Fabricio Werdum (17-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Travis Browne (2-1-0)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#18HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (15-7-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:11 of round 1
2012-10-05: L vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:27 of round 1
2012-04-21: W vs. [#137LHW] Chad Griggs (11-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:29 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 196, Travis Browne 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#2] Urijah Faber (28-6-0, -244) vs. [#10] Iuri Alcantara (28-4-0, +230)
Urijah Faber is the All-Time #6 ranked Bantamweight and #10 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Urijah Faber (2-1-0)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#31BW] Scott Jorgensen (14-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:16 of round 4
2013-02-23: W vs. [#62BW] Ivan Menjivar (25-10-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:34 of round 1
2012-07-21: L vs. [#1BW] Renan Barao (30-1-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Iuri Alcantara (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#33FLY] Iliarde Santos (27-8-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 1
2013-01-19: NC vs. [#19FLY] Pedro Nobre (15-1-2) via NC (Accidental Foul) in 2:11 of round 1
2012-06-23: L vs. [#28FW] Hacran Dias (21-2-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Urijah Faber 126, Iuri Alcantara 91
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)
[#13] Mike Pyle (25-8-1, +140) vs. [#19] Matt Brown (17-11-0, -145)
Last 3 Fights: Mike Pyle (3-0-0)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#29WW] Rick Story (15-7-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#33WW] James Head (9-3-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 1:55 of round 1
2012-06-08: W vs. [#96WW] Josh Neer (33-13-1) via KO (Punch) in 4:56 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Matt Brown (3-0-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#25WW] Jordan Mein (27-9-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:00 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [#89WW] Mike Swick (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 2
2012-06-22: W vs. [#123WW] Luis Ramos (20-8-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:20 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Pyle 84, Matt Brown 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mike Pyle leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#74] John Howard (20-8-0, +363) vs. [#212] Uriah Hall (7-3-0, -370)
Last 3 Fights: John Howard (2-1-0)
2013-06-07: W vs. [#1194MW] Chris Woodall (1-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1
2013-04-12: W vs. [#601MW] Jason Louck (15-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:23 of round 1
2012-10-27: L vs. [#61MW] Leandro Silva (20-7-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Uriah Hall (2-1-0)
2013-04-13: L vs. [#201MW] Kelvin Gastelum (6-0-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-15: W vs. [#541MW] Nodar Kuduxashvili (5-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-02-10: W vs. [*] Daniel Akinyemi (3-1-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 3:58 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Howard 71, Uriah Hall 126
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)
[#21] Joe Lauzon (22-8-0, -205) vs. [#53] Michael Johnson (12-8-0, +210)
Last 3 Fights: Joe Lauzon (1-2-0)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#12LW] Jim Miller (22-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#32LW] Jamie Varner (21-7-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:44 of round 3
2012-02-26: L vs. [#5LW] Anthony Pettis (16-2-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Michael Johnson (1-2-0)
2013-04-06: L vs. [#38LW] Reza Madadi (13-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:33 of round 3
2012-12-29: L vs. [#19LW] Myles Jury (12-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-10-05: W vs. [#22LW] Danny Castillo (16-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:06 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joe Lauzon 231, Michael Johnson 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#9] Michael McDonald (15-2-0, -184) vs. [#14] Brad Pickett (23-7-0, +175)
Michael McDonald is the All-Time #19 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Michael McDonald (2-1-0)
2013-02-16: L vs. [#1BW] Renan Barao (30-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:57 of round 4
2012-04-21: W vs. [#43BW] Miguel Torres (40-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 1
2011-11-19: W vs. [*] Alex Soto (6-2-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:56 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (2-1-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#35BW] Mike Easton (13-3-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#7BW] Eddie Wineland (20-8-1) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#29BW] Yves Jabouin (19-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:40 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael McDonald 182, Brad Pickett 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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Featherweight (145)
[#19] Conor McGregor (13-2-0, -250) vs. [#83] Max Holloway (7-2-0, +236)
Last 3 Fights: Conor McGregor (3-0-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#64FW] Marcus Brimage (6-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 1
2012-12-31: W vs. [#128LW] Ivan Buchinger (22-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:40 of round 1
2012-06-02: W vs. [#433FW] Dave Hill (10-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:10 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (2-1-0)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#60FW] Dennis Bermudez (11-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#97FW] Leonard Garcia (16-11-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#288FW] Justin Lawrence (4-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Conor McGregor 133, Max Holloway 84
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)
[#32] Mike Thomas Brown (26-8-0, -195) vs. [#37] Steven Siler (23-10-0, +180)
Mike Thomas Brown is the All-Time #5 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Mike Thomas Brown (2-1-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#70FW] Daniel Pineda (18-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-06: W vs. [#55FW] Nam Phan (18-11-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-01-22: L vs. [#17FW] Rani Yahya (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Steven Siler (2-1-0)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#217FW] Kurt Holobaugh (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-11-17: L vs. [#22FW] Darren Elkins (16-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-06-22: W vs. [#238FW] Joey Gambino (9-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:47 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Thomas Brown 448, Steven Siler 112
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)
[#35] Diego Brandao (17-8-0, -300) vs. [#70] Daniel Pineda (18-9-0, +269)
Last 3 Fights: Diego Brandao (2-1-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#81FW] Pablo Garza (12-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:27 of round 1
2012-10-13: W vs. [#238FW] Joey Gambino (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-05-26: L vs. [#22FW] Darren Elkins (16-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Daniel Pineda (1-2-0)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#288FW] Justin Lawrence (4-2-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:35 of round 1
2012-07-21: L vs. [#65FW] Antonio Carvalho (15-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:11 of round 1
2012-05-26: L vs. [#32FW] Mike Thomas Brown (26-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Brandao 133, Daniel Pineda 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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Featherweight (145)
[#18] Manny Gamburyan (12-7-0, -117) vs. [#24] Cole Miller (19-7-0, +108)
Last 3 Fights: Manny Gamburyan (1-2-0)
2012-08-04: W vs. [#61FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-14-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#15FW] Diego Nunes (18-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-06-26: L vs. [#86LW] Tyson Griffin (16-7-0) via MD (29-28, 29-28, 29-29)
Last 3 Fights: Cole Miller (1-2-0)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#45FW] Bart Palaszewski (36-17-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:23 of round 1
2012-08-04: L vs. [#55FW] Nam Phan (18-11-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-03-03: L vs. [#37FW] Steven Siler (23-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Manny Gamburyan 378, Cole Miller 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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#34] Ovince St. Preux (13-5-0, -280) vs. [#65] Cody Donovan (8-2-0, +257)
Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (2-1-0)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#51LHW] Gian Villante (10-4-0) via TMD (29-29, 30-29, 30-28)
2012-08-18: W vs. [#192LHW] T.J. Cook (12-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:20 of round 3
2011-12-17: L vs. [#11LHW] Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Cody Donovan (3-0-0)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#135LHW] Nick Penner (11-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:35 of round 1
2012-06-29: W vs. [#124LHW] Peter Nolan (5-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:41 of round 1
2011-03-26: W vs. [#449LHW] Brian Albin (8-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 112, Cody Donovan 245
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)
[#125] Ramsey Nijem (7-3-0, -167) vs. [*] James Vick (4-0-0, +160)
Last 3 Fights: Ramsey Nijem (2-1-0)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#19LW] Myles Jury (12-0-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:02 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [#273LW] Joe Proctor (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-22: W vs. [#339LW] C.J. Keith (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:29 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: James Vick (3-0-0)
2011-09-03: W vs. [#229FW] Chris Pecero (9-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-08-12: W vs. [NA] Mike Salazar (2-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:17 of round 1
2011-07-23: W vs. [NA] Jimmy Taylor (0-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:56 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ramsey Nijem 119, James Vick 714
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: Mauricio Rua
Highest Stored DD Rating: Urijah Faber
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Mauricio Rua vs. Chael Sonnen
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Urijah Faber vs. Iuri Alcantara
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2013-8-15