Welterweight (170)
[#5] Demian Maia (18-4-0, -282) vs. [#9] Jake Shields (28-6-1, +227)
Jake Shields is the All-Time #4 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Demian Maia (3-0-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#24WW] Jon Fitch (24-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-10-13: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (15-7-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:30 of round 1
2012-07-07: W vs. [#15WW] Dong Hyun Kim (17-2-1) via TKO (Rib Injury) in 0:47 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Jake Shields (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#16WW] Tyron Woodley (11-2-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-11: NC vs. [#40MW] Ed Herman (21-9-0) via NC (Overturned by Commission) in 5:00 of round 3
2012-02-26: W vs. [*] Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demian Maia 249, Jake Shields 116
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)
[#15] Dong Hyun Kim (17-2-1, +210) vs. [#26] Erick Silva (15-3-0, -260)
Last 3 Fights: Dong Hyun Kim (2-1-0)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#27WW] Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-11-10: W vs. [#56WW] Paulo Thiago (15-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-07-07: L vs. [#5WW] Demian Maia (18-4-0) via TKO (Rib Injury) in 0:47 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#33WW] Jason High (17-4-0) via Submission (Reverse Triangle Armbar) in 1:11 of round 1
2012-10-13: L vs. [#24WW] Jon Fitch (24-6-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-06-08: W vs. [#63LW] Charlie Brenneman (18-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:33 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dong Hyun Kim 220, Erick Silva 123
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)
[#19] Thiago Silva (15-3-0, -364) vs. [#22] Matt Hamill (11-4-0, +290)
Last 3 Fights: Thiago Silva (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#31LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:29 of round 1
2012-11-10: NC vs. [#103MW] Stanislav Nedkov (12-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:45 of round 3
2012-04-14: L vs. [#6LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Matt Hamill (1-2-0)
2012-09-22: W vs. [#65LHW] Roger Hollett (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-08-06: L vs. [#6LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (15-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:41 of round 2
2011-05-28: L vs. [#14LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Thiago Silva 123, Matt Hamill 382
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#49] Fabio Maldonado (19-6-0, -154) vs. [#62] Joey Beltran (14-8-0, +127)
Last 3 Fights: Fabio Maldonado (1-2-0)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#65LHW] Roger Hollett (13-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-10-13: L vs. [#9LHW] Glover Teixeira (22-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2012-05-15: L vs. [#45LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Joey Beltran (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2012-12-15: NC vs. [#45LHW] Igor Pokrajac (25-10-0) via Decision (Unanimous) in 5:00 of round 3
2012-07-11: L vs. [#20LHW] James Te Huna (16-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-04-28: W vs. [#173LHW] Anton Talamantes (5-4-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Fabio Maldonado 144, Joey Beltran 298
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)
[#6] Raphael Assuncao (20-4-0, +196) vs. [#20] T.J. Dillashaw (8-1-0, -240)
Last 3 Fights: Raphael Assuncao (3-0-0)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#68BW] Vaughan Lee (13-9-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:51 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [#40BW] Mike Easton (13-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-07-11: W vs. [#183BW] Issei Tamura (7-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (3-0-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#81BW] Hugo Viana (7-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:22 of round 1
2013-03-16: W vs. [#183BW] Issei Tamura (7-4-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:26 of round 2
2012-07-11: W vs. [#68BW] Vaughan Lee (13-9-1) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:33 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raphael Assuncao 123, T.J. Dillashaw 172
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#17] Mike Pierce (17-5-0, -289) vs. [#30MW] Rousimar Palhares (14-5-0, +233)
Last 3 Fights: Mike Pierce (3-0-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#142WW] David Mitchell (12-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:55 of round 2
2012-12-15: W vs. [#82WW] Seth Baczynski (18-10-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-10-05: W vs. [#61WW] Aaron Simpson (12-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Rousimar Palhares (1-2-0)
2012-12-15: L vs. [#5MW] Hector Lombard (32-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 1
2012-05-05: L vs. [#18MW] Alan Belcher (18-8-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:18 of round 1
2012-01-14: W vs. [#321MW] Mike Massenzio (13-9-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:03 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Pierce 95, Rousimar Palhares 298
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)
[#62] Ildemar Alcantara (19-5-0, -335) vs. [#130] Igor Araujo (23-6-0, +265)
Last 3 Fights: Ildemar Alcantara (3-0-0)
2013-06-08: W vs. [#151LW] Leandro Silva (12-1-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#166LHW] Wagner Prado (9-2-0) via Submission (Kneebar) in 2:39 of round 2
2012-12-21: W vs. [#189WW] Itamar Rosa (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:00 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Igor Araujo (3-0-0)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#346WW] Nic Herron-Webb (12-5-0) via UD ()
2011-11-05: W vs. [NA] Loutina Uriel (0-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:10 of round 2
2011-10-15: W vs. [#309WW] Ivica Truscek (21-19-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:44 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ildemar Alcantara 123, Igor Araujo 144
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)
[#142] David Mitchell (12-3-0, +224) vs. [*] Yan Almeida Cabral (10-0-0, -275)
Last 3 Fights: David Mitchell (1-2-0)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#17WW] Mike Pierce (17-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:55 of round 2
2013-01-26: W vs. [#336WW] Simeon Thoresen (17-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#56WW] Paulo Thiago (15-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Yan Almeida Cabral (3-0-0)
2011-09-24: W vs. [*] Kazushi Sakuraba (26-16-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:42 of round 2
2010-04-10: W vs. [NA] Djordje Beric (3-7-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:30 of round 1
2010-01-24: W vs. [#277WW] Arbi Agujev (14-6-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:40 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: David Mitchell 95, Yan Almeida Cabral 746
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)
[#28] Chris Cariaso (14-6-0, +150) vs. [#40] Iliarde Santos (27-8-1, -125)
Last 3 Fights: Chris Cariaso (1-2-0)
2013-05-18: L vs. [#10FLY] Jussier da Silva (15-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#7FLY] John Moraga (13-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:11 of round 3
2012-07-11: W vs. [*] Josh Ferguson (8-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Iliarde Santos (1-2-0)
2013-08-03: L vs. [#5FLY] Ian McCall (12-4-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-18: L vs. [#14BW] Iuri Alcantara (28-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 1
2012-11-29: W vs. [#177FLY] Maycon Silvan (6-1-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Cariaso 144, Iliarde Santos 67
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)
[#164] Alan Patrick Silva Alves (10-0-0, -255) vs. [#220] Garett Whiteley (7-0-0, +207)
Last 3 Fights: Alan Patrick Silva Alves (3-0-0)
2013-05-11: W vs. [#260LW] Claudiere Freitas (8-10-0) via UD ()
2013-03-09: W vs. [#432LW] Kelles Albuquerque Santos (11-15-0) via UD ()
2013-02-22: W vs. [#1197WW] Murilo Rosa Filho (5-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Garett Whiteley (3-0-0)
2013-07-19: W vs. [#742MW] Jason Gilliam (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
2013-02-08: W vs. [NA] John Morehouse (2-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:39 of round 1
2012-11-17: W vs. [#438LW] Evan DeLong (12-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:36 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alan Patrick Silva Alves 151, Garett Whiteley 82
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. Jake Shields
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Demian Maia vs. Jake Shields
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Outstanding [****½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Run Date: 2013-10-8