Heavyweight (265)
[#5] Ryan Bader (26-5-0, -366) vs. [#19] Fedor Emelianenko (38-5-0, +280)
Fedor Emelianenko is the All-Time #1 ranked Heavyweight and #5 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (3-0-0)
2018-10-12: W vs. [#13HW+] Matt Mitrione (13-6-0) via UD (30-25, 30-24, 30-25)
2018-05-12: W vs. [#28LHW] Muhammed Lawal (21-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:15 of round 1
2017-11-03: W vs. [#13LHW] Linton Vassell (18-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:58 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Fedor Emelianenko (2-1-0)
2018-10-13: W vs. [#29HW+] Chael Sonnen (30-16-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:46 of round 1
2018-04-28: W vs. [#62HW+] Frank Mir (18-13-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
2017-06-24: L vs. [#13HW+] Matt Mitrione (13-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:14 of round 1
Odds Favorite (Implied): Ryan Bader – Win%: 74.89
Elo Favorite (Standard): Ryan Bader (2260.70) [+295.31] – Win%: 79.40
Elo Favorite (Modified): Ryan Bader (2214.39) [+241.57] – Win%: 74.22
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Bader 106, Fedor Emelianenko 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ryan Bader leads 1-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#31] Henry Corrales (16-3-0) vs. [#42] Aaron Pico (4-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Henry Corrales (3-0-0)
2018-10-13: W vs. [#147FW] Andy Main (12-4-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:08 of round 3
2018-01-20: W vs. [#32FW] Georgi Karakhanyan (29-8-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2017-08-25: W vs. [#81FW] Noad Lahat (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Aaron Pico (3-0-0)
2018-09-29: W vs. [#91FW] Leandro Higo (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:19 of round 1
2018-05-12: W vs. [#446FW] Lee Morrison (19-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:10 of round 1
2018-01-20: W vs. [#986FW] Shane Kruchten (12-4-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 0:37 of round 1
Elo Favorite (Standard): Henry Corrales (1758.86) [+249.24] – Win%: 75.75
Elo Favorite (Modified): Henry Corrales (1774.59) [+186.38] – Win%: 69.34
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Henry Corrales 105, Aaron Pico 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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Heavyweight (265)
[NA] J.W. Kiser (1-1-0) vs. [NA] Jake Hager (DEBUT)
Last 3 Fights: J.W. Kiser (1-1-0)
2018-12-01: W vs. [] TBA/Unknown () via TKO in 3:43 of round 1
2018-05-05: L vs. [#449HW+] Antonio Martinez (2-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:24 of round 1
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)
[#42] Juan Archuleta (21-1-0) vs. [#101] Ricky Bandejas (11-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Juan Archuleta (3-0-0)
2018-11-30: W vs. [#231FW] Jeremy Spoon (22-5-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
2018-06-29: W vs. [#225FW] Robbie Peralta (19-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:14 of round 3
2018-03-02: W vs. [#201BW] William Joplin (18-15-0) via UD (30-24, 30-23, 30-26)
Last 3 Fights: Ricky Bandejas (3-0-0)
2018-08-17: W vs. [#454BW] James Gallagher (7-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:49 of round 1
2017-12-16: W vs. [#427BW] Nick Mamalis (29-13-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:07 of round 4
2017-08-05: W vs. [#1074BW] Giorgi Kudukhashvili (3-2-0) via TKO (Shoulder Injury) in 5:00 of round 1
Elo Favorite (Standard): Juan Archuleta (1768.96) [+155.74] – Win%: 67.07
Elo Favorite (Modified): Juan Archuleta (1759.29) [+109.62] – Win%: 61.77
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Juan Archuleta 57, Ricky Bandejas 162
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)
[*] Adel Altamimi (7-5-0) vs. [#1049] Brandon McMahan (4-6-0)
Last 3 Fights: Adel Altamimi (2-1-0)
2017-09-02: L vs. [#42BW] Juan Archuleta (21-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 1
2017-06-10: W vs. [*] Adrian Bartee (3-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:27 of round 1
2017-06-10: W vs. [NA] Todd Guillory (0-1-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 0:42 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Brandon McMahan (1-2-0)
2018-11-17: L vs. [#845FW] Amos Collins (7-7-0) via UD ()
2018-07-21: L vs. [#287BW] Aaron Williams (27-25-0) via SD ()
2017-05-06: W vs. [#287BW] Aaron Williams (27-25-0) via SD ()
Elo Favorite (Standard): Adel Altamimi (1182.59) [+241.42] – Win%: 75.08
Elo Favorite (Modified): Adel Altamimi (1144.67) [+185.29] – Win%: 69.23
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Adel Altamimi 511, Brandon McMahan 70
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)
[#1591] Jay-Jay Wilson (1-0-0) vs. [NA] Tyler Beneke (DEBUT)
Last 3 Fights: Jay-Jay Wilson (1-0-0)
2018-06-29: W vs. [NA] David Conte (0-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:59 of round 1
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)
[*] Jesse Merritt (5-4-0) vs. [*] Thor Skancke (10-8-1)
Last 3 Fights: Jesse Merritt (1-2-0)
2017-02-25: L vs. [#250WW] Jamie Yager (9-4-0) via Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock) in 2:36 of round 2
2016-06-04: W vs. [#912MW] Daniel Hernandez (20-17-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 2
2015-06-26: L vs. [*] Casey Greene (3-2-0) via TKO (Kicks and Knee) in 3:39 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Thor Skancke (1-1-1)
2017-08-19: W vs. [#832LW] Quinton McCottrell (15-24-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:08 of round 1
2017-06-17: L vs. [#303LW] Darren Smith Jr. (15-10-0) via TKO in 2:45 of round 1
2017-03-18: D vs. [*] Aaron Williams (3-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
Elo Favorite (Standard): Thor Skancke (1175.45) [+15.10] – Win%: 51.73
Elo Favorite (Modified): Jesse Merritt (1215.45) [+34.64] – Win%: 53.78
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jesse Merritt 700, Thor Skancke 525
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)
[#1202] Jorge Juarez (3-0-0) vs. [NA] David Pacheco (DEBUT)
Last 3 Fights: Jorge Juarez (3-0-0)
2018-09-16: W vs. [NA] Greg Raedel (2-2-0) via Submission in 2:00 of round 2
2018-07-29: W vs. [NA] Jared Muir (0-3-0) via TKO in ? of round 1
2018-04-22: W vs. [NA] Emilio Horta (1-1-0) via Submission in of round 2
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)
[#211] Sean Johnson (4-1-0) vs. [#660] Arturo Rivas (5-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Sean Johnson (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2018-11-09: W vs. [#580HW+] Rudolph Buendia (3-1-0) via TKO in 0:24 of round 1
2018-08-11: NC vs. [#151HW+] Everett Cummings (15-0-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#286HW+] C.J. Leveque (11-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:33 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Arturo Rivas (2-1-0)
2018-07-06: L vs. [#87HW+] Michael Quintero (5-1-0) via SUB in 4:30 of round 2
2013-10-25: W vs. [NA] Nigel Dawson (0-2-0) via SD ()
2012-09-22: W vs. [NA] Matt Anderson (1-21-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:15 of round 1
Elo Favorite (Standard): Sean Johnson (1266.61) [+222.71] – Win%: 73.45
Elo Favorite (Modified): Sean Johnson (1298.10) [+201.72] – Win%: 70.75
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sean Johnson 78, Arturo Rivas 204
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)
[#312] Desmond Torres (5-1-0) vs. [#407] Steve Ramirez (6-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Desmond Torres (3-0-0)
2018-10-20: W vs. [NA] Mykola Aivazian (1-1-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:24 of round 1
2018-05-04: W vs. [#879FLY] Geoffrey Villareal (1-2-0) via UD ()
2017-12-03: W vs. [#1515BW] Mike Hansen (2-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 0:56 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Steve Ramirez (1-2-0)
2017-11-04: L vs. [#218BW] George Garcia (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:58 of round 2
2017-08-19: W vs. [#1515BW] Mike Hansen (2-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:28 of round 1
2017-03-18: L vs. [*] Chris Fajardo (2-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 1
Elo Favorite (Standard): Desmond Torres (1254.69) [+154.59] – Win%: 66.96
Elo Favorite (Modified): Desmond Torres (1259.56) [+90.70] – Win%: 59.80
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Desmond Torres 98, Steve Ramirez 448
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#173] James Barnes (11-3-0) vs. [#252] Ryan Lilley (9-4-0)
Last 3 Fights: James Barnes (2-1-0)
2018-11-24: W vs. [#224BW] Albert Morales (7-5-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:09 of round 3
2018-04-21: W vs. [NA] Jacob Shropshire (0-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:42 of round 1
2018-01-20: L vs. [#260BW] Chad George (17-8-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Ryan Lilley (2-1-0)
2018-09-07: L vs. [#40BW] Raufeon Stots (11-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 3
2018-07-20: W vs. [#316BW] Jordan Winski (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:37 of round 1
2018-04-21: W vs. [#594FLY] Gareth de la Cruz (7-3-0) via KO (Knee) in 4:51 of round 1
Elo Favorite (Standard): James Barnes (1327.93) [+16.69] – Win%: 51.90
Elo Favorite (Modified): James Barnes (1334.76) [+4.45] – Win%: 50.49
Days Since Last Pro Fight: James Barnes 63, Ryan Lilley 141
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)
[*] Weber Almeida (1-0-0) vs. [NA] Odan Ruiz (DEBUT)
Last 3 Fights: Weber Almeida (1-0-0)
2015-09-05: W vs. [NA] Bruno Senna (0-1-0) via TKO in 2:20 of round 1
Elo Favorite (Standard): Weber Almeida (1085.00) [+85.00] – Win%: 59.59
Elo Favorite (Modified): Weber Almeida (1137.50) [+137.50] – Win%: 64.61
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)
[#722] Craig Plaskett (3-3-0) vs. [NA] Ian Butler (4-5-0)
Last 3 Fights: Craig Plaskett (2-1-0)
2018-10-20: W vs. [#542WW] Jonathan Rivera (7-3-0) via UD ()
2018-06-29: L vs. [#601WW] Joey Davis (4-0-0) via UD ()
2017-10-07: W vs. [NA] Rafael Venancio Justino (2-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:59 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ian Butler (1-2-0)
2018-08-23: L vs. [#832LW] Quinton McCottrell (15-24-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 4:10 of round 2
2018-04-05: W vs. [NA] Cory Hall (1-2-0) via UD ()
2018-01-20: L vs. [#601WW] Joey Davis (4-0-0) via KO (Spinning Back Kick) in 0:39 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Craig Plaskett 98, Ian Butler 156
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)
[*] Christian Gonzalez (2-1-0) vs. [NA] Henry Mendez (0-1-0)
Last 3 Fights: Christian Gonzalez (2-1-0)
2017-01-21: L vs. [#178BW] Daniel Rodriguez (7-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:55 of round 2
2016-04-25: W vs. [NA] Hector Saldana (2-4-0) via TKO in of round 2
2016-02-18: W vs. [NA] Joe Cisneros (0-2-0) via TKO (Knee and Elbows) in 3:04 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Henry Mendez (0-1-0)
2018-11-09: L vs. [#1675LW] Christian Avalos (1-0-0) via SUB in 1:26 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Christian Gonzalez 735, Henry Mendez 78
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)
[#1150] Osman Diaz (2-1-0) vs. TBA/Unknown (N/A)
Last 3 Fights: Osman Diaz (2-1-0)
2018-02-15: L vs. [NA] Santiago Diaz (3-4-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:15 of round 1
2015-06-14: W vs. [NA] Leon Klee (0-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:31 of round 1
2013-12-08: W vs. [NA] Josh Neal (0-1-0) via Submission in of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Osman Diaz 345, TBA/Unknown 13
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.
– The Elo Favorite rating info includes any considered fight-specific advantages, such as home advantage.
– The Elo Win% is approximate and includes the favorites probability share of a draw occurring.
Fight Card Statistics
Highest Pre-Bout Raw Rating: Ryan Bader
Highest Stored DD Rating: Ryan Bader
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Very Low [*½]
Run Date: 2019-1-20