Middleweight (185)
[#2] Vitor Belfort (22-10-0, -100) vs. [#4] Luke Rockhold (10-1-0, -124)
Luke Rockhold is the All-Time #22 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#7MW] Michael Bisping (24-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:27 of round 2
2012-09-22: L vs. [#1LHW/#5DD] Jon Jones (18-1-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 0:54 of round 4
2012-01-14: W vs. [#14LHW] Anthony Johnson (15-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:49 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Luke Rockhold (3-0-0)
2012-07-14: W vs. [#19MW] Tim Kennedy (15-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-01-07: W vs. [#54MW] Keith Jardine (17-12-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:26 of round 1
2011-09-10: W vs. [#9MW] Ronaldo Souza (17-3-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Belfort 119, Luke Rockhold 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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Middleweight (185)
[#9] Ronaldo Souza (17-3-0, -547) vs. [#30] Chris Camozzi (19-5-0, +402)
Ronaldo Souza is the All-Time #20 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Ronaldo Souza (3-0-0)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#37MW] Ed Herman (20-9-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:10 of round 1
2012-08-18: W vs. [#25MW] Derek Brunson (10-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 1
2012-03-03: W vs. [#145MW] Bristol Marunde (12-8-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:43 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Chris Camozzi (3-0-0)
2013-03-16: W vs. [#33MW] Nick Ring (13-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#134MW] Luiz Cane (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-22: W vs. [#342WW] Nick Catone (9-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 1:51 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ronaldo Souza 126, Chris Camozzi 63
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)
[#12] Rafael dos Anjos (18-6-0, -191) vs. [#21] Evan Dunham (14-3-0, +160)
Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (3-0-0)
2012-11-17: W vs. [#27LW] Mark Bocek (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#57LW] Anthony Njokuani (15-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-05-15: W vs. [#169LW] Kamal Shalorus (7-3-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:40 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Evan Dunham (2-1-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#22LW] Gleison Tibau (26-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-09-22: L vs. [#8LW] T.J. Grant (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#10FW] Nik Lentz (23-5-2) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 182, Evan Dunham 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Evan Dunham leads 2-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#66] Rafael Natal (15-4-1, -335) vs. [#172] Joao Zeferino (13-4-0, +252)
Last 3 Fights: Rafael Natal (2-1-0)
2013-01-26: W vs. [#249MW] Sean Spencer (9-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:13 of round 3
2012-07-11: L vs. [#35MW] Andrew Craig (8-1-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:52 of round 2
2012-02-04: W vs. [#114MW] Michael Kuiper (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Joao Zeferino (3-0-0)
2013-03-09: W vs. [#619MW] Wellington Geraldo de Oli (10-9-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:46 of round 1
2012-12-08: W vs. [#889WW] Thiago Rela (4-2-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 2:30 of round 1
2012-08-18: W vs. [#492MW] Givago Francisco (4-1-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Natal 112, Joao Zeferino 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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Lightweight (155)
[#62] Francisco Trinaldo (12-2-0, -338) vs. [#154] Mike Rio (9-1-0, +251)
Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#366LW] C.J. Keith (8-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:50 of round 1
2012-10-13: L vs. [#22LW] Gleison Tibau (26-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#166WW] Delson Heleno (24-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Mike Rio (3-0-0)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#425LW] John Cofer (7-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:11 of round 3
2011-12-17: W vs. [#764LW] John Ortolani (7-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 1
2011-10-09: W vs. [#490LW] Zach Juusola (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:01 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francisco Trinaldo 119, Mike Rio 154
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)
[#22] Gleison Tibau (26-9-0, -243) vs. [#127] John Cholish (8-2-0, +180)
Last 3 Fights: Gleison Tibau (1-2-0)
2013-02-02: L vs. [#21LW] Evan Dunham (14-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#62LW] Francisco Trinaldo (12-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-07-07: L vs. [#13LW] Khabib Nurmagomedov (19-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: John Cholish (2-1-0)
2012-05-05: L vs. [#29LW] Danny Castillo (15-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#260LW] Mitch Clarke (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:36 of round 2
2011-06-10: W vs. [*] Jameel Massouh (26-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:25 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gleison Tibau 105, John Cholish 378
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)
[#68] Paulo Thiago (14-5-0, -176) vs. [#114] Michel Richard dos Prazeres (16-0-0, +139)
Last 3 Fights: Paulo Thiago (1-2-0)
2012-11-10: L vs. [#13WW] Dong Hyun Kim (17-2-1) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-14: L vs. [#26WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:42 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#141WW] David Mitchell (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Michel Richard dos Prazeres (3-0-0)
2012-06-02: W vs. [#142WW] Leandro Silva (18-7-0) via UD ()
2012-03-31: W vs. [#1684WW] Sergio Leal (2-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:49 of round 1
2010-06-10: W vs. [#550WW] Andre Luis Leal Lobato (15-6-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Paulo Thiago 189, Michel Richard dos Prazeres 350
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)
[#9] Iuri Alcantara (27-4-0, -517) vs. [#65] Iliarde Santos (27-6-1, +341)
Last 3 Fights: Iuri Alcantara (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-01-19: NC vs. [#20FLY] Pedro Nobre (14-1-2) via NC (Accidental Foul) in 2:11 of round 1
2012-06-23: L vs. [#22FW] Hacran Dias (21-1-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-01-14: W vs. [#51FW] Michihiro Omigawa (13-13-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Iliarde Santos (3-0-0)
2012-11-29: W vs. [#229FLY] Maycon Silvan (5-1-0) via UD ()
2012-09-01: W vs. [#772BW] Alan Barros (1-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2012-04-28: W vs. [#99BW] Leandro Higo (12-2-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Iuri Alcantara 119, Iliarde Santos 170
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 4 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#10] Nik Lentz (23-5-2, -154) vs. [#22] Hacran Dias (21-1-1, +127)
Last 3 Fights: Nik Lentz (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#15FW] Diego Nunes (18-4-0) via UD (30-28, 30-27, 30-26)
2012-08-11: W vs. [#255FW] Eiji Mitsuoka (18-9-2) via TKO (Punches) in 3:45 of round 1
2012-01-28: L vs. [#21LW] Evan Dunham (14-3-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Hacran Dias (3-0-0)
2012-06-23: W vs. [#9BW] Iuri Alcantara (27-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-12-02: W vs. [#233FW] Paulo Dantas (24-8-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 0:00 of round 2
2011-08-25: W vs. [#597LW] Eddie Hoch (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:25 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Nik Lentz 119, Hacran Dias 329
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)
[#53] Roger Hollett (13-4-0, +189) vs. [#96] Fabio Maldonado (18-6-0, -253)
Last 3 Fights: Roger Hollett (2-1-0)
2012-09-22: L vs. [#21LHW] Matt Hamill (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#55LHW] John Hawk (8-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-04-09: W vs. [*] Martin Desilets (11-3-0) via TKO (Knee and Punch) in 1:39 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Fabio Maldonado (0-3-0)
2012-10-13: L vs. [#10LHW] Glover Teixeira (19-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2012-05-15: L vs. [#48LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-06-04: L vs. [*] Kyle Kingsbury (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roger Hollett 238, Fabio Maldonado 217
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)
[#12] John Lineker (20-6-0, -145) vs. [#653BW] Azamat Gashimov (7-2-0, +114)
Last 3 Fights: John Lineker (2-1-0)
2012-11-10: W vs. [#28FLY] Yasuhiro Urushitani (19-6-6) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-05-05: L vs. [#21FLY] Louis Gaudinot (6-2-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:54 of round 2
2011-09-10: W vs. [#65BW] Iliarde Santos (27-6-1) via SD ()
Last 3 Fights: Azamat Gashimov (2-1-0)
2012-11-17: L vs. [#59BW] Ivan Menjivar (25-10-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:44 of round 1
2011-07-01: W vs. [NA] Azay Mamedov (0-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:52 of round 1
2009-06-27: W vs. [NA] Alexandr Ionov (0-1-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:50 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Lineker 189, Azamat Gashimov 182
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)
[#18] Jussier da Silva (14-2-0, -140) vs. [#19] Chris Cariaso (14-5-0, +108)
Jussier da Silva is the All-Time #4 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jussier da Silva (2-1-0)
2012-10-05: L vs. [#6FLY] John Dodson (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:35 of round 2
2012-06-29: W vs. [#95FLY] Sidney Lessa de Oliveira (8-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:45 of round 1
2012-03-18: W vs. [NA] Martin Coria (1-3-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:11 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Chris Cariaso (2-1-0)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#5FLY] John Moraga (13-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:11 of round 3
2012-07-11: W vs. [#178FLY] Josh Ferguson (8-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#11BW] Takeya Mizugaki (17-7-2) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jussier da Silva 225, Chris Cariaso 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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Lightweight (155)
[#261] Lucas Martins (12-1-0, -261) vs. [#734] Jeremy Larsen (8-3-0, +193)
Last 3 Fights: Lucas Martins (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: L vs. [#76LW] Edson Barboza (11-1-0) via Submission (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1
2012-12-13: W vs. [#325LW] Oberdan Vieira Tenorio (13-6-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 3:03 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [NA] Thiago Sampaio (1-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:43 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Larsen (2-1-0)
2012-06-01: L vs. [#268LW] Joe Proctor (8-2-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 1:59 of round 1
2011-11-05: W vs. [#1746LW] Jeff Fletcher (9-7-0) via UD ()
2011-07-30: W vs. [*] Sammy Ciurdar (6-4-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lucas Martins 119, Jeremy Larsen 351
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: Vitor Belfort
Highest Stored DD Rating: Vitor Belfort
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Large [***½]