Middleweight Championship (185)
[#2/#8P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0, -227) vs. [#3] Yoel Romero (13-2-0, +184)
Robert Whittaker is the All-Time #20 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Yoel Romero is the All-Time #11 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Robert Whittaker (3-0-0)
2017-07-08: W vs. [#3MW] Yoel Romero (13-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2017-04-15: W vs. [#8MW] Ronaldo Souza (25-6-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:28 of round 2
2016-11-26: W vs. [#10MW] Derek Brunson (18-6-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:07 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Yoel Romero (2-1-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#6MW] Luke Rockhold (16-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 3
2017-07-08: L vs. [#2MW/#8P4P] Robert Whittaker (19-4-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#7MW] Chris Weidman (14-3-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:24 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robert Whittaker 336, Yoel Romero 119
Previous Match-up Record: Robert Whittaker leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 3 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight Championship (170)
[#2/#10P4P] Rafael dos Anjos (28-9-0, -127) vs. [#5] Colby Covington (13-1-0, +102)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #33 ranked Welterweight and #30 ranked Absolute fighter.
Colby Covington is the All-Time #41 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (3-0-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#7WW] Robbie Lawler (28-12-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2017-09-09: W vs. [#10WW] Neil Magny (21-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of round 1
2017-06-17: W vs. [#31WW] Tarec Saffiedine (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Colby Covington (3-0-0)
2017-10-28: W vs. [#11WW] Demian Maia (25-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 29-27)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#28WW] Dong Hyun Kim (22-4-1) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-25)
2016-12-17: W vs. [#66WW] Bryan Barberena (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 175, Colby Covington 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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Women Featherweight (145)
[#3] Holly Holm (11-4-0, -233) vs. [*] Megan Anderson (8-2-0, +191)
Holly Holm is the All-Time #16 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Holly Holm (1-2-0)
2017-12-30: L vs. [#1FW/#2DD/#3P4P] Cristiane Justino (20-1-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2017-06-17: W vs. [#9BW] Bethe Correia (10-3-1) via KO (Head Kick and Punch) in 1:09 of round 3
2017-02-11: L vs. [*] Germaine de Randamie (7-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Megan Anderson (3-0-0)
2017-01-14: W vs. [*] Charmaine Tweet (9-6-0) via TKO (Punches and Head Kick) in 2:05 of round 2
2016-07-29: W vs. [*] Peggy Morgan (4-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:09 of round 1
2016-05-07: W vs. [#20FW] Amanda Bell (5-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 5:00 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Holly Holm 161, Megan Anderson 511
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)
[#12] Andrei Arlovski (27-15-0, +196) vs. [#72] Tai Tuivasa (7-0-0, -264)
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #17 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (2-1-0)
2018-03-03: W vs. [#22HW+] Stefan Struve (28-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-11-11: W vs. [#41HW+] Junior Albini (14-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2017-06-17: L vs. [#21HW+] Marcin Tybura (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 28-27, 29-27)
Last 3 Fights: Tai Tuivasa (3-0-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#179HW+] Cyril Asker (9-4-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:18 of round 1
2017-11-18: W vs. [#299HW+] Rashad Coulter (8-3-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 4:35 of round 1
2016-10-15: W vs. [*] James McSweeney (15-15-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrei Arlovski 98, Tai Tuivasa 119
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)
[NA] Mike Jackson (0-1-0) vs. [NA] Phil Brooks (0-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Mike Jackson (0-1-0)
2016-02-06: L vs. [#321WW] Mickey Gall (4-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:45 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Phil Brooks (0-1-0)
2016-09-10: L vs. [#321WW] Mickey Gall (4-1-0) via SUB in 2:14 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Jackson 854, Phil Brooks 637
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)
[#3] Alistair Overeem (43-16-0, +136) vs. [#8] Curtis Blaydes (9-1-0, -163)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #12 ranked Heavyweight and #42 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (2-1-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#2HW+] Francis Ngannou (11-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:42 of round 1
2017-07-08: W vs. [#6HW+] Fabricio Werdum (23-8-1) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-03-04: W vs. [#9HW+] Mark Hunt (13-12-1) via KO (Knee) in 1:44 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Curtis Blaydes (3-0-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#9HW+] Mark Hunt (13-12-1) via UD (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#17HW+] Alexey Oleynik (58-11-1) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:56 of round 2
2017-07-08: W vs. [#46HW+] Daniel Omielanczuk (20-8-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 189, Curtis Blaydes 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alistair Overeem leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#8] Ricardo Lamas (18-6-0) vs. [#43] Mirsad Bektic (12-1-0)
Ricardo Lamas is the All-Time #12 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ricardo Lamas (2-1-0)
2017-12-16: L vs. [#9FW] Josh Emmett (13-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:33 of round 1
2017-07-29: W vs. [#39FW] Jason Knight (20-5-0) via TKO in 4:34 of round 1
2016-11-05: W vs. [#17LW] Charles Oliveira (22-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:13 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Mirsad Bektic (2-1-0)
2018-01-27: W vs. [#101FW] Godofredo Castro (14-6-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 2:47 of round 1
2017-03-04: L vs. [#6FW] Darren Elkins (24-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:19 of round 3
2016-10-08: W vs. [#79BW] Russell Doane (15-8-0) via SUB in 4:22 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ricardo Lamas 175, Mirsad Bektic 133
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)
[#5] Claudia Gadelha (15-3-0, -461) vs. [#6] Carla Esparza (13-4-0, +357)
Claudia Gadelha is the All-Time #25 ranked Women’s fighter.
Carla Esparza is the All-Time #46 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Claudia Gadelha (2-1-0)
2017-09-22: L vs. [#2SW/#5DD/#4P4P] Jessica Andrade (18-6-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-06-03: W vs. [#7SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (12-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:03 of round 1
2016-11-19: W vs. [#20SW] Cortney Casey-Sanchez (7-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Carla Esparza (2-1-0)
2017-12-30: W vs. [#18SW] Cynthia Calvillo (6-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-06-25: W vs. [#26SW] Maryna Moroz (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-02-19: L vs. [#13SW] Randa Markos (8-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Claudia Gadelha 260, Carla Esparza 161
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Claudia Gadelha leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[*] Chris de la Rocha (4-2-0) vs. [#299] Rashad Coulter (8-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Chris de la Rocha (1-2-0)
2016-05-29: L vs. [#114LHW] Adam Milstead (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 2
2015-07-18: L vs. [#46HW+] Daniel Omielanczuk (20-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
2015-03-14: W vs. [#521HW+] Matt Kovacs (13-18-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:34 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Rashad Coulter (1-2-0)
2017-11-18: L vs. [#72HW+] Tai Tuivasa (7-0-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 4:35 of round 1
2017-05-13: L vs. [#89HW+] Chase Sherman (11-5-0) via KO (Elbow) in 3:36 of round 2
2017-01-13: W vs. [NA] Larry Hopkins (3-16-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:38 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris de la Rocha 741, Rashad Coulter 203
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)
[#30MW] Anthony Smith (28-13-0, -292) vs. [#21] Rashad Evans (21-7-1, +235)
Rashad Evans is the All-Time #9 ranked Light Heavyweight and #41 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (2-1-0)
2018-02-03: L vs. [#18MW] Thiago Santos (18-6-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:03 of round 2
2017-09-16: W vs. [#47MW] Hector Lombard (34-9-1) via KO (Punch) in 2:33 of round 3
2017-04-15: W vs. [#80MW] Andrew Sanchez (8-4-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:52 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Rashad Evans (0-3-0)
2017-08-05: L vs. [#14LHW] Sam Alvey (33-10-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2017-03-04: L vs. [#31MW] Daniel Kelly (13-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-04-16: L vs. [#5LHW] Glover Teixeira (27-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Smith 126, Rashad Evans 308
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)
[*] Joseph Benavidez (25-4-0, -231) vs. [#6] Sergio Pettis (16-3-0, +188)
Joseph Benavidez is the All-Time #6 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Sergio Pettis is the All-Time #23 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Joseph Benavidez (3-0-0)
2016-12-03: W vs. [#2FLY] Henry Cejudo (12-2-0) via SD (29-27, 27-29, 30-26)
2016-02-06: W vs. [#19FLY] Zach Makovsky (20-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-10-03: W vs. [#17FLY] Ali Bagautinov (17-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Sergio Pettis (2-1-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#2FLY] Henry Cejudo (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#12FLY] Brandon Moreno (14-5-0) via UD (49-46, 48-46, 48-46)
2017-01-15: W vs. [#5FLY] John Moraga (19-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joseph Benavidez 553, Sergio Pettis 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joseph Benavidez leads 2-1
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Lightweight (155)
[#17] Charles Oliveira (22-8-0) vs. [#26] Clay Guida (34-17-0)
Clay Guida is the All-Time #26 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (1-2-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#9LW] Paul Felder (15-3-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 4:06 of round 2
2017-04-08: W vs. [#42LW] Will Brooks (18-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:30 of round 1
2016-11-05: L vs. [#8FW] Ricardo Lamas (18-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:13 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (2-1-0)
2017-11-11: W vs. [#81LW] Joe Lauzon (27-15-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:07 of round 1
2017-06-25: W vs. [#123LW] Erik Koch (15-6-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 29-26)
2016-06-04: L vs. [#2FW/#7DD/#9P4P] Brian Ortega (14-0-0) via TKO in 4:40 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charles Oliveira 189, Clay Guida 210
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Clay Guida leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#184] Mike Santiago (21-11-0) vs. [#241] Dan Ige (8-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Mike Santiago (1-2-0)
2018-01-14: L vs. [#183FW] Mads Burnell (9-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-09-02: L vs. [#24FW] Zabit Magomedsharipov (15-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:22 of round 2
2017-08-22: W vs. [#231FW] Mark Cherico (11-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:59 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Dan Ige (2-1-0)
2018-01-20: L vs. [#78FW] Julio Arce (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2017-07-25: W vs. [#286FW] Luis Gomez (6-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:23 of round 3
2017-05-19: W vs. [#567FW] Ronildo Augusto Braga (9-3-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Santiago 146, Dan Ige 140
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: Robert Whittaker
Highest Stored DD Rating: Robert Whittaker
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Massive [****½]
Run Date: 2018-6-6