Women Featherweight Championship (145)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Cristiane Justino (18-1-0, -363) vs. [#5] Holly Holm (11-3-0, +285)
Cristiane Justino is the All-Time #2 ranked Women’s fighter.
Holly Holm is the All-Time #16 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Cristiane Justino (3-0-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#6BW] Tonya Evinger (19-6-0) via TKO in 1:56 of round 3
2016-09-24: W vs. [#25BW] Lina Lansberg (7-3-0) via TKO in 2:29 of round 2
2016-05-14: W vs. [#8BW] Leslie Smith (10-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (1-2-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#12BW] Bethe Correia (10-3-1) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:09 of round 3
2017-02-11: L vs. [#2FW/#8DD/#10P4P] Germaine de Randamie (7-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-07-23: L vs. [#2BW/#4DD/#8P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (14-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cristiane Justino 154, Holly Holm 196
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)
[#4] Edson Barboza (19-4-0, +235) vs. [#6] Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0-0, -294)
Edson Barboza is the All-Time #27 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the All-Time #28 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (3-0-0)
2017-03-11: W vs. [#14LW] Beneil Dariush (14-3-1) via TKO in 4:35 of round 2
2016-07-23: W vs. [#38FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#11LW] Anthony Pettis (20-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#21LW] Michael Johnson (17-12-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:31 of round 3
2016-04-16: W vs. [#161LW] Darrell Horcher (13-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 2
2014-04-19: W vs. [#3WW] Rafael dos Anjos (28-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 294, Khabib Nurmagomedov 413
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Khabib Nurmagomedov leads 1-0
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#8] Carla Esparza (12-4-0, +220) vs. [#13] Cynthia Calvillo (6-0-0, -277)
Last 3 Fights: Carla Esparza (2-1-0)
2017-06-25: W vs. [#20SW] Maryna Moroz (8-2-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-02-19: L vs. [#19SW] Randa Markos (7-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#34SW] Juliana Lima (9-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Cynthia Calvillo (3-0-0)
2017-07-16: W vs. [#26SW] Joanne Calderwood (11-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-04-08: W vs. [#101SW] Pearl Gonzalez (6-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:45 of round 3
2017-03-04: W vs. [#48SW] Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:19 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Carla Esparza 188, Cynthia Calvillo 167
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] Neil Magny (19-6-0, +142) vs. [*] Carlos Condit (30-10-0, -171)
Carlos Condit is the All-Time #6 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Neil Magny (1-2-0)
2017-09-09: L vs. [#3WW] Rafael dos Anjos (28-9-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 1
2016-12-30: W vs. [#28MW] Johny Hendricks (18-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-08-20: L vs. [#21WW] Lorenz Larkin (18-7-0) via TKO in 4:08 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Carlos Condit (1-2-0)
2016-08-27: L vs. [#6WW] Demian Maia (25-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 1
2016-01-02: L vs. [#5WW] Robbie Lawler (28-12-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2015-05-30: W vs. [#28WW] Thiago Alves (22-11-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Neil Magny 112, Carlos Condit 490
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Neil Magny leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#49] Khalil Rountree (6-2-0, -320) vs. [#97] Michal Oleksiejczuk (12-2-0, +256)
Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (2-1-0)
2017-07-16: W vs. [#70LHW] Paul Craig (9-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:56 of round 1
2017-02-04: W vs. [#439LHW] Daniel Jolly (5-3-0) via KO (Knee) in 0:52 of round 1
2016-11-26: L vs. [#34LHW] Tyson Pedro (6-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:07 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Michal Oleksiejczuk (3-0-0)
2017-05-12: W vs. [#214LHW] Riccardo Nosiglia (5-1-0) via TKO in 1:39 of round 1
2017-04-01: W vs. [#239LHW] Charles Andrade (33-38-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:00 of round 1
2016-11-19: W vs. [#292LHW] Lukasz Klinger (7-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:00 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Khalil Rountree 167, Michal Oleksiejczuk 232
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)
[#50] Dan Hooker (14-7-0, +148) vs. [#112] Marc Diakiese (12-1-0, -176)
Last 3 Fights: Dan Hooker (2-1-0)
2017-06-10: W vs. [#72LW] Ross Pearson (19-14-0) via KO (Knee) in 3:02 of round 2
2016-11-26: L vs. [#28FW] Jason Knight (20-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
2016-03-19: W vs. [*] Mark Eddiva (6-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:24 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Marc Diakiese (2-1-0)
2017-07-07: L vs. [#111LW] Drakkar Klose (8-1-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-03-18: W vs. [#237LW] Teemu Packalen (8-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:30 of round 1
2016-12-09: W vs. [#326LW] Frankie Perez (10-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Hooker 203, Marc Diakiese 176
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)
[#17] Myles Jury (16-2-0, -252) vs. [#41] Rick Glenn (20-4-1, +204)
Last 3 Fights: Myles Jury (1-2-0)
2017-04-08: W vs. [#139FW] Mike de la Torre (14-7-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:30 of round 1
2015-12-19: L vs. [#20LW] Charles Oliveira (22-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:05 of round 1
2015-01-03: L vs. [#15WW] Donald Cerrone (32-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Rick Glenn (2-1-0)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#161FW] Gavin Tucker (10-1-0) via UD (30-24, 29-27, 30-25)
2017-02-11: W vs. [*] Phillipe Nover (10-8-1) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
2016-09-17: L vs. [#17LW] Evan Dunham (18-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Myles Jury 266, Rick Glenn 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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Flyweight (125)
[#27] Louis Smolka (11-4-0, +260) vs. [*] Matheus Nicolau Pereira (12-1-1, -328)
Louis Smolka is the All-Time #23 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Louis Smolka (0-3-0)
2017-04-15: L vs. [#9FLY] Tim Elliott (14-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-12-30: L vs. [#4FLY] Ray Borg (11-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
2016-10-01: L vs. [#8FLY] Brandon Moreno (14-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:23 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Matheus Nicolau Pereira (3-0-0)
2016-07-08: W vs. [#10FLY] John Moraga (18-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
2015-11-07: W vs. [#157FLY] Bruno Rodrigues Mesquita (7-3-0) via Submission (Japanese Necktie) in 3:27 of round 3
2014-08-24: W vs. [#913BW] Derinaldo Guerra da Silva (19-5-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 4:35 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Louis Smolka 259, Matheus Nicolau Pereira 540
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)
[#9FLY] Tim Elliott (14-8-1) vs. [#110] Mark Delarosa (9-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Tim Elliott (1-2-0)
2017-06-10: L vs. [#6FLY] Ben Nguyen (16-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:49 of round 1
2017-04-15: W vs. [#27FLY] Louis Smolka (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-12-03: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#1P4P] Demetrious Johnson (27-2-1) via UD (49-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Mark Delarosa (3-0-0)
2017-06-30: W vs. [#779BW] Mahatma Chit-Bala Garcia (5-6-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:36 of round 3
2017-01-19: W vs. [#747BW] Ivan Hernandez Flores (7-2-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:11 of round 2
2016-04-02: W vs. [*] Arthur Oliveira (13-4-1) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Elliott 203, Mark Delarosa 183
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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Middleweight (185)
[#55] Marvin Vettori (12-3-0, -226) vs. [#76WW] Omari Akhmedov (17-4-0, +183)
Last 3 Fights: Marvin Vettori (2-1-0)
2017-06-25: W vs. [#106MW] Vitor Miranda (12-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-12-30: L vs. [#29MW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-08-20: W vs. [#123MW] Alberto Emiliano Pereira (13-2-0) via SUB in 4:30 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Omari Akhmedov (2-1-0)
2017-05-28: W vs. [#105WW] Abdul Razak Alhassan (8-1-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
2016-11-26: W vs. [*] Kyle Noke (22-10-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-04-16: L vs. [#36WW] Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (18-5-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:03 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marvin Vettori 188, Omari Akhmedov 216
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: Edson Barboza
Highest Stored DD Rating: Cristiane Justino
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Edson Barboza vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Cristiane Justino vs. Holly Holm
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Unbelievable [*****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2017-12-25