Middleweight (185)
[#10] Derek Brunson (17-5-0) vs. [*] Lyoto Machida (22-7-0)
Lyoto Machida is the All-Time #36 ranked Middleweight and #17 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (1-2-0)
2017-06-10: W vs. [#26MW] Daniel Kelly (13-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:16 of round 1
2017-02-11: L vs. [#8MW] Anderson Silva (34-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-11-26: L vs. [#2MW/#9DD/#9P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:07 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Lyoto Machida (1-2-0)
2015-06-27: L vs. [#5MW] Yoel Romero (12-2-0) via KO (Elbows) in 1:38 of round 3
2015-04-18: L vs. [#3MW] Luke Rockhold (16-3-0) via SUB in 2:31 of round 2
2014-12-20: W vs. [#21LHW] C.B. Dollaway (16-8-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:02 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Brunson 140, Lyoto Machida 854
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)
[#4] Demian Maia (25-7-0) vs. [#21] Colby Covington (12-1-0)
Demian Maia is the All-Time #15 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#1WW/#5DD/#6P4P] Tyron Woodley (18-3-1) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#6WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-12-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-08-27: W vs. [#17WW] Carlos Condit (30-10-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Colby Covington (3-0-0)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#26WW] Dong Hyun Kim (22-4-1) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-25)
2016-12-17: W vs. [#53WW] Bryan Barberena (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-08-20: W vs. [#87WW] Max Griffin (13-3-0) via TKO in 2:18 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 91, Colby Covington 133
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)
[#24] Thiago Santos (15-5-0) vs. [#36] Jack Hermansson (16-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#55MW] Gerald Meerschaert (26-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:04 of round 2
2017-02-19: W vs. [#50MW] Jack Marshman (22-6-0) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 2:21 of round 2
2016-09-24: L vs. [#39MW] Eric Spicely (10-2-0) via SUB in 2:58 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jack Hermansson (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#93MW] Bradley Scott (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:50 of round 1
2017-05-28: W vs. [#75HW+] Alex Nicholson (9-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:00 of round 1
2016-11-19: L vs. [#33MW] Cezar Ferreira (11-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Thiago Santos 112, Jack Hermansson 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#15] Pedro Munhoz (14-2-0) vs. [#22] Rob Font (14-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Pedro Munhoz (3-0-0)
2017-05-28: W vs. [#74BW] Damian Stasiak (10-5-0) via UD (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-11-19: W vs. [#45FLY] Justin Scoggins (11-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:55 of round 2
2016-07-07: W vs. [#66BW] Russell Doane (15-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:08 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Rob Font (2-1-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#103BW] Douglas Silva de Andrade (24-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:36 of round 2
2016-12-03: W vs. [#56FLY] Matt Schnell (10-4-0) via TKO in 3:47 of round 1
2016-05-14: L vs. [#7BW] John Lineker (29-8-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Pedro Munhoz 153, Rob Font 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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Lightweight (155)
[#20] Jim Miller (28-10-0) vs. [#21] Francisco Trinaldo (21-5-0)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #35 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (1-2-0)
2017-07-08: L vs. [#6LW] Anthony Pettis (20-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-02-11: L vs. [#19LW] Dustin Poirier (21-5-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#31WW] Thiago Alves (22-11-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (2-1-0)
2017-03-11: L vs. [#8LW] Kevin Lee (16-3-0) via SUB in 3:12 of round 2
2016-09-24: W vs. [#22LW] Paul Felder (14-3-0) via TKO in 2:25 of round 3
2016-05-14: W vs. [#37WW] Yancy Medeiros (14-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 29-26)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jim Miller 112, Francisco Trinaldo 231
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jim Miller leads 2-1
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Bantamweight (135)
[#7] John Lineker (29-8-0) vs. [#13] Marlon Vera (10-3-1)
John Lineker is the All-Time #25 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: John Lineker (2-1-0)
2016-12-30: L vs. [#2BW] T.J. Dillashaw (14-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2016-10-01: W vs. [#8BW] John Dodson (19-8-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2016-07-13: W vs. [*] Michael McDonald (17-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:43 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Marlon Vera (3-0-0)
2017-07-22: W vs. [#19BW] Brian Kelleher (18-8-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:18 of round 1
2017-03-18: W vs. [*] Brad Pickett (25-14-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:50 of round 3
2016-11-26: W vs. [#503FW] Guangyou Ning (5-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Lineker 302, Marlon Vera 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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Middleweight (185)
[#29] Antonio Carlos Jr. (8-2-0) vs. [#50] Jack Marshman (22-6-0)
Last 3 Fights: Antonio Carlos Jr. (3-0-0)
2017-06-03: W vs. [#39MW] Eric Spicely (10-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:49 of round 2
2016-12-30: W vs. [#52MW] Marvin Vettori (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-09-17: W vs. [#242MW] Leonardo Guimaraes (11-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:46 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Jack Marshman (2-1-0)
2017-07-16: W vs. [#147MW] Ryan Janes (9-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-02-19: L vs. [#24MW] Thiago Santos (15-5-0) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 2:21 of round 2
2016-11-19: W vs. [#76MW] Magnus Cedenblad (14-5-0) via TKO in 3:32 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Antonio Carlos Jr. 147, Jack Marshman 104
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)
[#20] Deiveson Figueiredo (12-0-0) vs. [#27] Jarred Brooks (13-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Deiveson Figueiredo (3-0-0)
2017-06-03: W vs. [#148FLY] Marco Beltran (8-6-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2016-12-01: W vs. [NA] Ricardo Eduardo do Socorr (1-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:20 of round 1
2016-09-03: W vs. [#54FLY] Denis Oliveira Fontes (14-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:56 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Jarred Brooks (3-0-0)
2017-07-29: W vs. [#44FLY] Eric Shelton (10-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-10-02: W vs. [#35SW] Jun Nakamura (7-1-0) via TKO in 1:23 of round 2
2016-09-09: W vs. [#414BW] Corey Simmons (7-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:36 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo 147, Jarred Brooks 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)
[#43] Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (17-5-0) vs. [#87] Max Griffin (13-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (3-0-0)
2017-07-22: W vs. [#89WW] Lyman Good (19-4-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
2016-10-01: W vs. [#51WW] Keita Nakamura (33-8-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-04-16: W vs. [#79WW] Omari Akhmedov (17-4-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:03 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Max Griffin (2-1-0)
2016-11-05: W vs. [#518WW] Erick Montano (7-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2016-08-20: L vs. [#21WW] Colby Covington (12-1-0) via TKO in 2:18 of round 3
2016-01-23: W vs. [#119MW] David Mitchell (22-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:43 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos 98, Max Griffin 357
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)
[#47] Jared Gordon (13-1-0) vs. [#63] Hacran Dias (23-5-1)
Last 3 Fights: Jared Gordon (3-0-0)
2017-06-25: W vs. [#239LW] Michel Quinones (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:24 of round 2
2017-02-18: W vs. [#205FW] Bill Algeo (8-3-0) via UD ()
2016-08-06: W vs. [#370FW] Dawond Pickney (11-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:10 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Hacran Dias (1-2-0)
2016-10-01: L vs. [#39FW] Andre Fili (17-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-04-16: L vs. [#7FW] Cub Swanson (25-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-06-27: W vs. [#21FW] Levan Makashvili (15-2-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jared Gordon 125, Hacran Dias 392
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)
[#35] Niko Price (10-0-0) vs. [#63] Vicente Luque (11-6-1)
Last 3 Fights: Niko Price (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#55WW] Alan Jouban (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 1
2017-02-04: NC vs. [#52WW] Alex Morono (13-4-0)
2016-12-30: W vs. [#419WW] Brandon Thatch (11-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:30 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Vicente Luque (2-1-0)
2017-03-18: L vs. [#25WW] Leon Edwards (14-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#42WW] Belal Muhammad (12-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:19 of round 1
2016-09-24: W vs. [#291WW] Hector Urbina (17-10-1) via TKO in 1:00 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Niko Price 84, Vicente Luque 224
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)
[#50FW] Raoni Barcelos (11-1-0) vs. [#134] Boston Salmon (6-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Raoni Barcelos (3-0-0)
2016-10-28: W vs. [#199LW] Dan Moret (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:51 of round 2
2016-06-17: W vs. [#106FW] Bobby Moffett (10-2-0) via UD ()
2015-08-21: W vs. [*] Ricky Musgrave (14-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Last 3 Fights: Boston Salmon (2-1-0)
2017-07-11: W vs. [#252BW] Ricky Turcios (8-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-09-09: L vs. [#288BW] Zac Riley (5-5-0) via SD ()
2015-12-11: W vs. [#912BW] Keith Carson (6-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:21 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raoni Barcelos 365, Boston Salmon 109
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: Demian Maia
Highest Stored DD Rating: Demian Maia
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Demian Maia vs. Colby Covington
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Demian Maia vs. Colby Covington
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Great [****]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]
Run Date: 2017-10-22