Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#2DD/#4P4P] Cain Velasquez (12-1-0, -206) vs. [#2/#9DD] Junior dos Santos (16-2-0, +167)
Cain Velasquez is the All-Time #5 ranked Heavyweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #4 ranked Heavyweight and #23 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Cain Velasquez (3-0-0)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:21 of round 1
2012-12-29: W vs. [#2HW+/#9DD] Junior dos Santos (16-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#4HW+] Antonio Silva (18-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (2-1-0)
2013-05-25: W vs. [#9HW+] Mark Hunt (9-8-0) via KO (Spinning Hook Kick) in 4:18 of round 3
2012-12-29: L vs. [#1HW+/#2DD/#4P4P] Cain Velasquez (12-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2012-05-26: W vs. [#10HW+] Frank Mir (16-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cain Velasquez 147, Junior dos Santos 147
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 1-1-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Daniel Cormier (12-0-0, -576) vs. [#13] Roy Nelson (19-8-0, +415)
Daniel Cormier is the All-Time #19 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#10HW+] Frank Mir (16-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-01-12: W vs. [#141LHW] Dion Staring (28-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:02 of round 2
2012-05-19: W vs. [#7HW+] Josh Barnett (33-6-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
Last 3 Fights: Roy Nelson (2-1-0)
2013-06-15: L vs. [#11HW+] Stipe Miocic (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-27: W vs. [#24HW+] Cheick Kongo (19-8-2) via KO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 1
2012-12-15: W vs. [#37HW+] Matt Mitrione (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:58 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Cormier 182, Roy Nelson 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Daniel Cormier leads 2-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#3] Gilbert Melendez (21-3-0, -744) vs. [#10] Diego Sanchez (24-5-0, +492)
Gilbert Melendez is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #17 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Melendez (2-1-0)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#2LW/#10DD] Ben Henderson (19-3-0) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)
2012-05-19: W vs. [#8LW] Josh Thomson (20-5-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2011-12-17: W vs. [#15LW] Jorge Masvidal (25-7-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (2-1-0)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#29LW] Takanori Gomi (34-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-02-15: L vs. [#7WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#14WW] Martin Kampmann (20-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Melendez 182, Diego Sanchez 230
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#20] Gabriel Gonzaga (15-7-0, +167) vs. [#22] Shawn Jordan (15-4-0, -204)
Last 3 Fights: Gabriel Gonzaga (2-1-0)
2013-07-06: W vs. [#81HW+] Dave Herman (21-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 1
2013-04-13: L vs. [#6HW+] Travis Browne (15-1-1) via KO (Elbows) in 1:11 of round 1
2013-01-19: W vs. [#21HW+] Ben Rothwell (33-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:01 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Shawn Jordan (2-1-0)
2013-06-15: W vs. [#58HW+] Pat Barry (8-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:59 of round 1
2013-01-26: W vs. [#41HW+] Mike Russow (15-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:48 of round 2
2012-07-21: L vs. [#24HW+] Cheick Kongo (19-8-2) via UD (30-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gabriel Gonzaga 105, Shawn Jordan 126
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)
[#17] Tim Boetsch (16-6-0, -174) vs. [#49] C.B. Dollaway (13-4-0, +143)
Last 3 Fights: Tim Boetsch (1-2-0)
2013-07-06: L vs. [#5MW] Mark Munoz (13-3-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-12-29: L vs. [#16MW] Costas Philippou (12-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3
2012-07-21: W vs. [#11MW] Hector Lombard (32-4-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: C.B. Dollaway (2-1-0)
2013-01-19: W vs. [#102MW] Daniel Sarafian (8-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-05-26: W vs. [*] Jason Miller (23-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-26)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#212MW] Jared Hamman (13-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tim Boetsch 105, C.B. Dollaway 273
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)
[#11MW] Hector Lombard (32-4-1, -186) vs. [#19] Nate Marquardt (32-12-2, +155)
Nate Marquardt is the All-Time #19 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Hector Lombard (1-2-0)
2013-03-03: L vs. [#10MW] Yushin Okami (29-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#17WW] Rousimar Palhares (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 1
2012-07-21: L vs. [#17MW] Tim Boetsch (16-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Nate Marquardt (1-2-0)
2013-03-16: L vs. [#7WW] Jake Ellenberger (29-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 1
2013-01-12: L vs. [#12WW] Tarec Saffiedine (14-3-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-07-14: W vs. [#16WW] Tyron Woodley (11-2-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:39 of round 4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hector Lombard 230, Nate Marquardt 217
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Hector Lombard leads 4-3
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Flyweight (125)
[#6] John Dodson (14-6-0, -349) vs. [#26] Darrell Montague (13-2-0, +270)
John Dodson is the All-Time #13 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: John Dodson (2-1-0)
2013-01-26: L vs. [#1FLY/#7DD/#9P4P] Demetrious Johnson (18-2-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2012-10-05: W vs. [#10FLY] Jussier da Silva (15-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:35 of round 2
2012-05-05: W vs. [#15FLY] Tim Elliott (10-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Darrell Montague (3-0-0)
2013-05-18: W vs. [#183FLY] Jesse Miramontes (14-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:22 of round 1
2012-12-24: W vs. [#82FLY] Mamoru Yamaguchi (26-8-3) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-05-10: W vs. [#129FLY] Taylor McCorriston (8-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:46 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Dodson 266, Darrell Montague 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)
[#82] K.J. Noons (11-7-0, -173) vs. [#139] George Sotiropoulos (14-5-0, +143)
Last 3 Fights: K.J. Noons (0-3-0)
2013-05-25: L vs. [#16LW] Donald Cerrone (20-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2013-01-12: L vs. [#141LW] Ryan Couture (6-3-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2012-03-03: L vs. [#8LW] Josh Thomson (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: George Sotiropoulos (0-3-0)
2012-12-15: L vs. [#30LW] Ross Pearson (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 3
2011-07-02: L vs. [#6LW] Rafael dos Anjos (20-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:59 of round 1
2011-02-27: L vs. [#12FW] Dennis Siver (21-9-0) via UD (29-28, 30-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: K.J. Noons 147, George Sotiropoulos 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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Lightweight (155)
[*] Tony Ferguson (13-3-0, -417) vs. [#221] Mike Rio (9-2-0, +313)
Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (2-1-0)
2012-05-05: L vs. [#21LW] Michael Johnson (13-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#50LW] Yves Edwards (42-20-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-09-24: W vs. [*] Aaron Riley (30-14-1) via TKO (Jaw Injury) in 5:00 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Mike Rio (2-1-0)
2013-05-18: L vs. [#77LW] Francisco Trinaldo (13-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:08 of round 1
2012-12-15: W vs. [#245FW] John Cofer (8-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:11 of round 3
2011-12-17: W vs. [#786LW] John Ortolani (7-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 532, 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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Welterweight (170)
[#44] T.J. Waldburger (16-7-0, +140) vs. [#59] Adlan Amagov (12-2-1, -170)
Last 3 Fights: T.J. Waldburger (2-1-0)
2012-12-15: W vs. [#366WW] Nick Catone (9-4-0) via Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:04 of round 2
2012-06-22: L vs. [*] Brian Ebersole (50-15-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-03-03: W vs. [*] Jake Hecht (11-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:55 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Adlan Amagov (2-1-0)
2013-04-06: W vs. [#293WW] Chris Spang (5-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-08-18: W vs. [#288MW] Keith Berry (15-11-0) via TKO (Leg Kick and Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
2012-01-07: L vs. [#13WW] Robbie Lawler (21-9-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:48 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: T.J. Waldburger 308, Adlan Amagov 196
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 Bantamweight (135)
[#5] Sarah Kaufman (16-2-0, -230) vs. [#2FLY/#10DD] Jessica Eye (10-1-0, +183)
Sarah Kaufman is the All-Time #6 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Sarah Kaufman (2-1-0)
2013-04-05: W vs. [#3FLY] Leslie Smith (6-3-1) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-18: L vs. [#1BW/#2DD/#1P4P] Ronda Rousey (7-0-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:54 of round 1
2012-03-03: W vs. [#2BW/#4DD/#4P4P] Alexis Davis (14-5-0) via MD (29-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Jessica Eye (3-0-0)
2013-06-01: W vs. [#27BW] Carina Damm (19-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-12-07: W vs. [#11FLY] Zoila Frausto Gurgel (12-3-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 0:58 of round 1
2012-08-17: W vs. [#23SW] Angela Magana (11-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sarah Kaufman 197, Jessica Eye 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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Featherweight (145)
[#53] Andre Fili (12-1-0, -211) vs. [#764LW] Jeremy Larsen (8-4-0, +170)
Last 3 Fights: Andre Fili (3-0-0)
2013-05-03: W vs. [#341FW] Adrian Diaz (5-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:29 of round 3
2012-11-15: W vs. [#290FW] Enoch Wilson (16-9-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-09-07: W vs. [#453FW] Ricky Wallace (11-5-0) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 4:08 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Larsen (1-2-0)
2013-05-18: L vs. [#26BW] Lucas Martins (14-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:13 of round 3
2012-06-01: L vs. [#291LW] Joe Proctor (8-2-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 1:59 of round 1
2011-11-05: W vs. [#893FW] Jeff Fletcher (10-7-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andre Fili 169, Jeremy Larsen 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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Bantamweight (135)
[#18] Kyoji Horiguchi (11-1-0, -161) vs. [#109] Dustin Pague (11-8-0, +133)
Last 3 Fights: Kyoji Horiguchi (3-0-0)
2013-06-22: W vs. [#73BW] Shintaro Ishiwatari (15-5-4) via TKO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 5
2013-03-16: W vs. [#122BW] Hiromasa Ogikubo (10-3-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:35 of round 2
2012-12-24: W vs. [#32BW] Ian Loveland (16-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Pague (0-3-0)
2013-06-15: L vs. [#34BW] Yves Jabouin (19-8-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-08-11: L vs. [#45BW] Chico Camus (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-06-22: L vs. [#118BW] Ken Stone (11-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kyoji Horiguchi 119, Dustin Pague 126
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: Cain Velasquez
Highest Stored DD Rating: Cain Velasquez
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Massive [****½]
Run Date: 2013-10-17