Featherweight (145)
[#2/#10DD] Frankie Edgar (19-4-1, -134) vs. [#6] Chad Mendes (17-3-0, +110)
Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #11 ranked Featherweight and #8 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chad Mendes is the All-Time #6 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (3-0-0)
2015-05-16: W vs. [#3BW] Urijah Faber (32-8-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2014-11-22: W vs. [#13FW] Cub Swanson (21-7-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 4:56 of round 5
2014-07-06: W vs. [*] B.J. Penn (16-10-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Chad Mendes (1-2-0)
2015-07-11: L vs. [#3FW] Conor McGregor (18-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:57 of round 2
2015-04-04: W vs. [#8FW] Ricardo Lamas (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 1
2014-10-25: L vs. [#1FW/#7DD/#4P4P] Jose Aldo (25-1-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frankie Edgar 209, Chad Mendes 153
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)
[#5] Tony Ferguson (19-3-0, -184) vs. [#12] Edson Barboza (16-3-0, +156)
Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (3-0-0)
2015-07-15: W vs. [#16LW] Josh Thomson (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2015-02-28: W vs. [#23LW] Gleison Tibau (33-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:37 of round 1
2014-12-06: W vs. [#84LW] Abel Trujillo (12-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:19 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2015-07-25: W vs. [#56LW] Paul Felder (10-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-02-22: L vs. [#9LW] Michael Johnson (16-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-11-22: W vs. [#22LW] Bobby Green (23-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 149, Edson Barboza 139
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)
[#20] Joe Lauzon (25-10-0, +168) vs. [#25] Evan Dunham (16-6-0, -203)
Last 3 Fights: Joe Lauzon (2-1-0)
2015-07-25: W vs. [#71LW] Takanori Gomi (35-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:37 of round 1
2015-01-31: L vs. [#10LW] Al Iaquinta (13-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 2
2014-09-05: W vs. [#27LW] Michael Chiesa (13-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 2:14 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Evan Dunham (2-1-0)
2015-07-18: W vs. [#39LW] Ross Pearson (18-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2015-01-03: W vs. [*] Rodrigo Damm (12-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-07-16: L vs. [#12LW] Edson Barboza (16-3-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 3:06 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joe Lauzon 139, Evan Dunham 146
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joe Lauzon leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#32] Ryan LaFlare (11-1-0, -228) vs. [*] Mike Pierce (17-6-0, +188)
Last 3 Fights: Ryan LaFlare (2-1-0)
2015-03-21: L vs. [#7WW] Demian Maia (21-6-0) via UD (48-46, 48-46, 48-46)
2014-04-11: W vs. [#34WW] John Howard (23-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-12-14: W vs. [*] Court McGee (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Mike Pierce (2-1-0)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#5WW] Rousimar Palhares (18-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:31 of round 1
2013-07-06: W vs. [#91LHW] David Mitchell (19-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:55 of round 2
2012-12-15: W vs. [#214WW] Seth Baczynski (19-13-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan LaFlare 265, Mike Pierce 793
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)
[#72] Artem Lobov (11-10-1, -174) vs. [#178FW] Ryan Hall (4-1-0, +146)
Last 3 Fights: Artem Lobov (2-0-1)
2015-01-31: W vs. [#877LW] Rasul Shovhalov (11-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:32 of round 2
2014-11-22: D vs. [#423LW] Pawel Kielek (6-1-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2014-08-16: W vs. [#283LW] Andrew Fisher (14-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Ryan Hall (3-0-0)
2014-05-31: W vs. [NA] Ryan Hogans (1-2-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:53 of round 1
2014-02-08: W vs. [#1565FW] Leonardo Perez (2-2-0) via TKO in ? of round 3
2013-08-17: W vs. [#941FW] Maged Hammo (6-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:43 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Artem Lobov 314, Ryan Hall 559
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)
[#33] Konstantin Erokhin (9-2-0) vs. [#39] Gabriel Gonzaga (16-10-0)
Last 3 Fights: Konstantin Erokhin (2-1-0)
2015-01-24: L vs. [#42HW+] Viktor Pesta (10-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2014-10-31: W vs. [#134HW+] Dave Huckaba (22-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:37 of round 1
2014-10-11: W vs. [#71HW+] Richard Odoms (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Gonzaga (0-3-0)
2015-04-11: L vs. [#22HW+] Mirko Filipovic (31-11-2) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:30 of round 3
2014-12-13: L vs. [#18HW+] Matt Mitrione (9-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:59 of round 1
2014-01-25: L vs. [#5HW+] Stipe Miocic (13-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Konstantin Erokhin 321, Gabriel Gonzaga 244
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)
[#26] Tatsuya Kawajiri (34-8-2, -253) vs. [#33] Jason Knight (15-1-0, +207)
Last 3 Fights: Tatsuya Kawajiri (2-1-0)
2015-06-20: W vs. [#37FW] Dennis Siver (22-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-04-11: L vs. [#18FW] Clay Guida (32-16-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-01-04: W vs. [#260LW] Sean Soriano (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:50 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Jason Knight (3-0-0)
2015-09-19: W vs. [#120FW] Musa Khamanaev (15-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:06 of round 2
2015-05-30: W vs. [#228FW] Thiago Moises (6-1-0) via UD ()
2014-11-22: W vs. [#897FW] Michael Roberts (2-4-1) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tatsuya Kawajiri 174, Jason Knight 83
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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Flyweight (125)
[#43] Joby Sanchez (7-1-0) vs. [#60] Geane Herrera (8-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Joby Sanchez (2-1-0)
2015-01-18: W vs. [#76FLY] Tateki Matsuda (11-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2014-08-23: L vs. [#9FLY] Wilson Reis (19-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-08-07: W vs. [*] Antonio Banuelos (20-11-1) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 2:41 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Geane Herrera (2-1-0)
2015-08-08: L vs. [#11FLY] Ray Borg (9-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-04-10: W vs. [#163FLY] Josh Rave (25-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 1
2014-10-11: W vs. [#389FLY] Seth Marquez (8-13-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joby Sanchez 327, Geane Herrera 125
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)
[#48FW] Julian Erosa (14-2-0, -139) vs. [#68FW] Marcin Wrzosek (10-2-0, +111)
Last 3 Fights: Julian Erosa (3-0-0)
2015-02-21: W vs. [#204FW] Drew Brokenshire (14-6-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:35 of round 3
2014-12-13: W vs. [#842LW] Harrison Bevens (8-4-0) via TKO in 2:10 of round 2
2014-05-22: W vs. [#279FW] Ryan Mulvihill (13-6-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:19 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Marcin Wrzosek (3-0-0)
2015-04-24: W vs. [#964FW] Robert Rajewski (3-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:00 of round 2
2015-03-06: W vs. [#1364FW] Sulkhan Sakaszwili (1-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:46 of round 1
2014-06-07: W vs. [#137FW] Arnold Allen (10-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Julian Erosa 293, Marcin Wrzosek 231
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)
[#140] Abner Lloveras (19-7-1, +156) vs. [#90FW] Chris Gruetzemacher (12-1-0, -185)
Last 3 Fights: Abner Lloveras (3-0-0)
2015-04-11: W vs. [#568WW] Nordin Asrih (22-10-1) via UD ()
2014-11-29: W vs. [#785LW] Jonas Boeno do Rosario (30-11-0) via UD ()
2014-07-25: W vs. [#998BW] Miguel Valverde (5-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:09 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Chris Gruetzemacher (3-0-0)
2014-03-29: W vs. [*] John Gunderson (32-15-1) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-06-16: W vs. [*] Roli Delgado (11-6-1) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:24 of round 3
2012-03-31: W vs. [*] Frank Gomez (10-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:25 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Abner Lloveras 244, Chris Gruetzemacher 622
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
Highest Stored DD Rating: Frankie Edgar
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2015-12-11