Middleweight (185)
[#5] Vitor Belfort (21-10-0) vs. [#8] Michael Bisping (23-4-0)
Michael Bisping is the All-Time #18 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (2-1-0)
2012-09-22: L vs. [#1LHW/#3DD] Jon Jones (17-1-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 0:54 of round 4
2012-01-14: W vs. [#13LHW] Anthony Johnson (14-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:49 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#177WW] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:52 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Michael Bisping (2-1-0)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#17MW] Brian Stann (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-01-28: L vs. [#2MW] Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#133MW] Jason Miller (23-9-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches) in 3:34 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Belfort 119, Michael Bisping 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Vitor Belfort leads 2-1
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Middleweight (185)
[#48] C.B. Dollaway (12-4-0) vs. [*] Daniel Sarafian (7-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: C.B. Dollaway (1-2-0)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#133MW] Jason Miller (23-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-26)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#124MW] Jared Hamman (13-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 2
2011-03-03: L vs. [#13MW] Mark Munoz (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Daniel Sarafian (3-0-0)
2011-07-05: W vs. [#827MW] Ricardo Silva (11-14-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:01 of round 1
2011-02-26: W vs. [NA] Gilklei Antonio Silva (0-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 1:44 of round 1
2010-10-23: W vs. [#252MW] Mauricio Alonso (9-4-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: C.B. Dollaway 238, Daniel Sarafian 564
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)
[#16] Ben Rothwell (32-8-0) vs. [#20] Gabriel Gonzaga (13-6-0)
Last 3 Fights: Ben Rothwell (2-1-0)
2012-04-21: W vs. [#26HW+] Brendan Schaub (8-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:10 of round 1
2011-09-24: L vs. [#12HW+] Mark Hunt (8-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)
2010-06-12: W vs. [#34LHW] Gilbert Yvel (38-16-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Gonzaga (2-1-0)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#70HW+] Ednaldo Oliveira (13-1-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:22 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [*] Parker Porter (5-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:50 of round 3
2010-10-23: L vs. [#26HW+] Brendan Schaub (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Rothwell 273, Gabriel Gonzaga 371
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ben Rothwell leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#18] Khabib Nurmagomedov (18-0-0) vs. [#32] Thiago Tavares (17-4-1)
Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2012-07-07: W vs. [#22LW] Gleison Tibau (26-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#152LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-3-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:08 of round 3
2011-10-22: W vs. [#644WW] Arimarcel Santos (28-27-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:33 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Thiago Tavares (2-1-0)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#65LW] Sam Stout (18-8-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#218LW] Spencer Fisher (24-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:51 of round 2
2011-03-03: L vs. [*] Shane Roller (11-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:28 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov 196, Thiago Tavares 371
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)
[#46] Milton Vieira (13-7-2) vs. [#328] Godofredo Castro (8-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Milton Vieira (2-0-1)
2012-06-23: D vs. [#68FW] Felipe Arantes (14-4-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 3
2011-08-12: W vs. [#209LW] Sterling Ford (15-5-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:49 of round 1
2011-06-18: W vs. [#710LW] Bruno Leandro Soares Loba (9-12-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 1:23 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Godofredo Castro (2-1-0)
2012-06-23: L vs. [#62FW] Rony Mariano Bezerra (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-07-08: W vs. [#429WW] Kelles Albuquerque Santos (11-12-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 1:29 of round 1
2011-05-07: W vs. [NA] Arlisson Leandro Tavares (2-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:03 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Milton Vieira 210, Godofredo Castro 210
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)
[#29] Andrew Craig (8-0-0) vs. [#33] Ronny Markes (13-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Andrew Craig (3-0-0)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#93MW] Rafael Natal (14-4-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:52 of round 2
2012-03-03: W vs. [#38WW] Kyle Noke (20-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-16: W vs. [#92MW] Eric Schambari (15-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Ronny Markes (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#42WW] Aaron Simpson (12-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-08-14: W vs. [#120MW] Karlos Vemola (9-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-04-29: W vs. [#49LHW] Paulo Filho (23-4-2) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrew Craig 192, Ronny Markes 339
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)
[#6] Diego Nunes (18-3-0) vs. [#21] Nik Lentz (22-5-2)
Last 3 Fights: Diego Nunes (2-1-0)
2012-10-05: W vs. [#23FW] Bart Palaszewski (36-16-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-04-14: L vs. [#3FW] Dennis Siver (21-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#14FW] Manny Gamburyan (12-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Nik Lentz (1-2-0)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#221FW] Eiji Mitsuoka (18-9-2) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 1
2012-01-28: L vs. [#34LW] Evan Dunham (13-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-12-10: L vs. [#27LW] Mark Bocek (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Nunes 106, Nik Lentz 161
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)
[#92] Edson Barboza (10-1-0) vs. [#204] Lucas Martins (12-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2012-05-26: L vs. [#30LW] Jamie Varner (21-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:23 of round 1
2012-01-14: W vs. [#268LW] Terry Etim (15-4-0) via KO (Spinning Wheel Kick) in 2:02 of round 3
2011-08-27: W vs. [#44LW] Ross Pearson (14-6-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Last 3 Fights: Lucas Martins (3-0-0)
2012-12-13: W vs. [#321LW] Oberdan Vieira Tenorio (13-6-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:03 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [NA] Thiago Sampaio (1-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:43 of round 1
2012-11-24: W vs. [NA] Jonatas Bernardo (1-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:17 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 238, Lucas Martins 37
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)
[#24FW] Iuri Alcantara (27-4-0) vs. [#17FLY] Pedro Nobre (14-1-2)
Last 3 Fights: Iuri Alcantara (2-1-0)
2012-06-23: L vs. [#16FW] Hacran Dias (21-1-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#40FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-13-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#68FW] Felipe Arantes (14-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Pedro Nobre (2-1-0)
2012-12-09: W vs. [#90FLY] Matheus Nicolau Pereira (7-1-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:11 of round 1
2012-12-09: W vs. [#229FLY] Eduardo Felipe (19-11-0) via UD ()
2012-09-08: L vs. [#145FW] Sheymon da Silva Moraes (5-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Iuri Alcantara 210, Pedro Nobre 41
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#88MW] Ildemar Alcantara (17-5-0) vs. [#166] Wagner Prado (8-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Ildemar Alcantara (3-0-0)
2012-12-21: W vs. [#235MW] Itamar Rosa (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:00 of round 1
2012-10-27: W vs. [#980MW] Ederson Macedo (1-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:32 of round 1
2012-07-28: W vs. [#342MW] Eder Jones (9-4-1) via SD ()
Last 3 Fights: Wagner Prado (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2012-10-13: L vs. [#10LHW] Phil Davis (10-1-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 4:29 of round 2
2012-08-04: NC vs. [#10LHW] Phil Davis (10-1-0) via NC (Accidental Eye Poke) in 1:28 of round 1
2012-05-13: W vs. [#754MW] Aldo Sultao (1-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:20 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ildemar Alcantara 29, Wagner Prado 98
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)
[#67] Francisco Trinaldo (11-2-0) vs. [#322] C.J. Keith (8-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (2-1-0)
2012-10-13: L vs. [#22LW] Gleison Tibau (26-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#142WW] Delson Heleno (24-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2011-07-30: W vs. [#57LW] Adriano Martins (24-6-0) via MD (30-28, 30-29, 29-29)
Last 3 Fights: C.J. Keith (2-1-0)
2012-06-22: L vs. [#109LW] Ramsey Nijem (7-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:29 of round 1
2011-10-26: W vs. [#713WW] John Reedy (10-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:58 of round 1
2010-08-27: W vs. [*] Dusty Arden (11-8-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francisco Trinaldo 98, C.J. Keith 211
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 Stored DD Rating: Vitor Belfort
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]