Women Strawweight (115)
[#7] Rose Namajunas (3-2-0, 115.5lb) vs. [#22] Paige VanZant (6-1-0, 115.5lb)
Last 3 Fights: Rose Namajunas (1-2-0)
2015-10-03: W vs. [#47SW] Angela Hill (2-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:47 of round 1
2014-12-12: L vs. [#6SW] Carla Esparza (10-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:26 of round 3
2013-07-13: L vs. [#15SW] Tecia Torres (6-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Paige VanZant (3-0-0)
2015-09-05: W vs. [#53SW] Alex Chambers (5-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:01 of round 3
2015-04-18: W vs. [#32SW] Felice Herrig (10-6-0) via UD (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)
2014-11-22: W vs. [#134SW] Kailin Curran (3-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:54 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rose Namajunas 68, Paige VanZant 96
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 (156)
[#27] Michael Chiesa (12-2-0, 156.0lb) vs. [#32] Jim Miller (25-6-0, 155.5lb)
Last 3 Fights: Michael Chiesa (2-1-0)
2015-04-04: W vs. [#75LW] Mitch Clarke (11-3-0) via UD (29-26, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-09-05: L vs. [#20LW] Joe Lauzon (25-10-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 2:14 of round 2
2014-05-24: W vs. [#24LW] Francisco Trinaldo (18-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (1-2-0)
2015-07-25: W vs. [#53LW] Danny Castillo (17-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2015-04-18: L vs. [#8LW] Beneil Dariush (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-07-16: L vs. [#2LW/#10P4P] Donald Cerrone (28-6-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:31 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Chiesa 250, Jim Miller 138
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jim Miller leads 1-0
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Lightweight (156)
[#185] Cody Pfister (12-4-1, 156.0lb) vs. [#206] Sage Northcutt (6-0-0, 155.5lb)
Last 3 Fights: Cody Pfister (2-1-0)
2015-07-11: W vs. [#225LW] Yosdenis Cedeno (10-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-02-14: L vs. [#108WW] James Moontasri (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:49 of round 2
2014-09-06: W vs. [#1653LW] Brett Glass (4-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in ? of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Sage Northcutt (3-0-0)
2015-10-03: W vs. [#385LW] Francisco Trevino (12-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 0:57 of round 1
2015-08-28: W vs. [#1506WW] Rocky Long (21-33-1) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 3:30 of round 2
2015-06-26: W vs. [#873WW] Gage Duhon (5-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:26 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cody Pfister 152, Sage Northcutt 68
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)
[#26] Elias Theodorou (11-0-0, 185.0lb) vs. [#39] Thiago Santos (11-3-0, 185.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Elias Theodorou (3-0-0)
2015-03-14: W vs. [#58MW] Roger Narvaez (7-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:07 of round 2
2014-10-04: W vs. [#70MW] Bruno Santos (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-04-16: W vs. [#263WW] Sheldon Westcott (8-3-1) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:41 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (2-1-0)
2015-06-27: W vs. [#240MW] Steve Bosse (10-2-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:29 of round 1
2015-01-31: W vs. [#182MW] Andy Enz (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:56 of round 1
2014-07-05: L vs. [#10MW] Uriah Hall (12-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Elias Theodorou 271, Thiago Santos 166
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)
[#30] Tim Means (24-7-1, 170.0lb) vs. [#34] John Howard (23-11-0, 170.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Tim Means (2-1-0)
2015-07-11: L vs. [#9WW] Matt Brown (20-13-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:44 of round 1
2015-04-18: W vs. [#51WW] George Sullivan (17-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:41 of round 3
2015-02-28: W vs. [#183WW] Dhiego Lima (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:17 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: John Howard (1-2-0)
2015-07-11: W vs. [*] Cathal Pendred (17-4-1) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2015-01-18: L vs. [#22WW] Lorenz Larkin (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:17 of round 1
2014-09-27: L vs. [#85WW] Brian Ebersole (51-17-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Means 152, John Howard 152
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 (171)
[#43] Omari Akhmedov (15-2-0, 170.0lb) vs. [#81] Sergio Moraes (9-2-0, 171.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Omari Akhmedov (2-1-0)
2015-06-06: W vs. [#85WW] Brian Ebersole (51-17-1) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 5:00 of round 1
2015-01-03: W vs. [*] Mats Nilsson (11-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-03-08: L vs. [#19WW] Gunnar Nelson (14-1-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:36 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Sergio Moraes (3-0-0)
2015-04-11: W vs. [#139LW] Mickael Lebout (14-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-03: W vs. [#12WW] Neil Magny (17-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:13 of round 1
2012-10-13: W vs. [*] Renee Forte (8-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:10 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Omari Akhmedov 187, Sergio Moraes 243
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)
[#44] Antonio Carlos Jr. (5-1-0, 185.0lb) vs. [#57] Kevin Casey (9-3-0, 185.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Antonio Carlos Jr. (2-1-0)
2015-06-27: W vs. [#82MW] Eddie Gordon (7-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:37 of round 3
2014-12-20: L vs. [#34LHW] Patrick Cummins (8-3-0) via UD ()
2014-05-31: W vs. [#46MW] Vitor Miranda (11-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Kevin Casey (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2015-07-15: W vs. [#101MW] Ildemar Alcantara (21-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-07-05: NC vs. [#176MW] Bubba Bush (8-3-0)
2014-06-06: W vs. [#72MW] Andrew Sanchez (6-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Antonio Carlos Jr. 166, Kevin Casey 148
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)
[#11] Aljamain Sterling (11-0-0, 135.5lb) vs. [*] Johnny Eduardo (27-9-0, 135.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (3-0-0)
2015-04-18: W vs. [#21BW] Takeya Mizugaki (21-9-2) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 3
2014-07-16: W vs. [#146BW] Hugo Viana (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:50 of round 3
2014-02-22: W vs. [#96BW] Cody Gibson (12-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Johnny Eduardo (2-1-0)
2014-05-10: W vs. [#41BW] Eddie Wineland (21-11-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:37 of round 1
2012-05-15: W vs. [#283BW] Jeff Curran (36-17-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#8BW] Raphael Assuncao (23-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aljamain Sterling 236, Johnny Eduardo 579
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 (171)
[#52] Santiago Ponzinibbio (20-3-0, 170.0lb) vs. [*] Andreas Stahl (9-1-0, 171.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Santiago Ponzinibbio (2-1-0)
2015-06-27: L vs. [#22WW] Lorenz Larkin (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:07 of round 2
2015-02-22: W vs. [#53WW] Sean Strickland (16-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-09-13: W vs. [#354WW] Wendell de Oliveira Marqu (24-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:20 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Andreas Stahl (2-1-0)
2014-07-26: L vs. [#57LW] Gilbert Burns (10-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-09-26: W vs. [#625LHW] Veselin Dimitrov (9-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:00 of round 1
2013-03-23: W vs. [#241MW] Abusupiyan Magomedov (12-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:00 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Santiago Ponzinibbio 166, Andreas Stahl 502
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)
[#44] Nathan Coy (14-5-0, 170.0lb) vs. [*] Danny Roberts (11-1-0, 169.5lb)
Last 3 Fights: Nathan Coy (2-1-0)
2014-04-11: L vs. [*] Adam McDonough (11-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:30 of round 2
2014-03-14: W vs. [#47WW] Paul Bradley (22-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-09-27: W vs. [#225WW] Andy Uhrich (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Danny Roberts (3-0-0)
2014-05-03: W vs. [#72WW] Jim Wallhead (28-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:49 of round 1
2014-02-15: W vs. [#651WW] Juan Manuel Suarez (13-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-07-20: W vs. [*] Henry Fadipe (8-8-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:34 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nathan Coy 608, Danny Roberts 586
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)
[#54] Phillipe Nover (10-5-1, 145.0lb) vs. [#96] Zubaira Tukhugov (17-3-0, 145.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Phillipe Nover (3-0-0)
2015-05-16: W vs. [#171FW] Yui Chul Nam (18-6-1) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-01-23: W vs. [#1199LW] Dan Cion (4-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:10 of round 2
2013-06-14: W vs. [#116FW] Mike Santiago (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Zubaira Tukhugov (3-0-0)
2014-10-04: W vs. [#67FW] Ernest Chavez (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2014-02-15: W vs. [#54BW] Douglas Silva de Andrade (23-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#681FW] Vaso Bakocevic (21-10-1) via KO (Spinning Back Kick) in 4:30 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Phillipe Nover 208, Zubaira Tukhugov 432
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 Strawweight (115)
[#54] Emily Kagan (3-2-0, 115.0lb) vs. [#134] Kailin Curran (3-2-0, 115.0lb)
Last 3 Fights: Emily Kagan (1-2-0)
2014-12-12: L vs. [#47SW] Angela Hill (2-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2013-07-13: W vs. [NA] Ashley Cummins (3-3-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-05: L vs. [#7SW] Rose Namajunas (3-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:44 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Kailin Curran (1-2-0)
2015-05-10: L vs. [#53SW] Alex Chambers (5-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:15 of round 3
2014-11-22: L vs. [#22SW] Paige VanZant (6-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:54 of round 3
2014-02-28: W vs. [#109SW] Yoo Jin Jung (2-3-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Emily Kagan 363, Kailin Curran 214
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: Michael Chiesa
Highest Stored DD Rating: Aljamain Sterling
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Michael Chiesa vs. Jim Miller
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Rose Namajunas vs. Paige VanZant
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Fair [**½]
Run Date: 2015-12-10