Middleweight (185)
[#6] Luke Rockhold (10-2-0, -407) vs. [#15] Costas Philippou (12-3-0, +307)
Luke Rockhold is the All-Time #22 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Luke Rockhold (2-1-0)
2013-05-18: L vs. [#2MW/#7DD] Vitor Belfort (24-10-0) via KO (Spinning Heel Kick and Punches) in 2:32 of round 1
2012-07-14: W vs. [#13MW] Tim Kennedy (17-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2012-01-07: W vs. [*] Keith Jardine (17-11-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:26 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Costas Philippou (2-1-0)
2013-09-21: L vs. [#7MW] Francis Carmont (22-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2012-12-29: W vs. [#16MW] Tim Boetsch (17-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 3
2012-07-07: W vs. [#63MW] Riki Fukuda (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Luke Rockhold 242, Costas Philippou 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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Middleweight (185)
[#20] Lorenz Larkin (14-1-0, -231) vs. [#26] Brad Tavares (11-1-0, +185)
Last 3 Fights: Lorenz Larkin (2-1-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#36MW] Chris Camozzi (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2013-04-20: L vs. [#7MW] Francis Carmont (22-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-07-14: W vs. [#3WW] Robbie Lawler (22-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Brad Tavares (3-0-0)
2013-08-28: W vs. [#80MW] Bubba McDaniel (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-03-03: W vs. [#63MW] Riki Fukuda (19-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2012-09-29: W vs. [#33MW] Tom Watson (16-6-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lorenz Larkin 70, Brad Tavares 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)
[#35] Charlie Brenneman (19-5-0, -178) vs. [#418] Beneil Dariush (6-0-0, +148)
Last 3 Fights: Charlie Brenneman (3-0-0)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#302LW] Kyle Baker (12-8-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:07 of round 2
2013-06-22: W vs. [#363LW] Gemiyale Adkins (8-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#995LW] Jeremy Castro (11-12-0) via Submission (Peruvian Necktie) in 4:34 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Beneil Dariush (3-0-0)
2013-05-04: W vs. [#975LW] Jason Meaders (12-12-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:43 of round 2
2013-01-19: W vs. [#1094FW] Trace Gray (3-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:36 of round 1
2012-10-27: W vs. [NA] Gilberto dos Santos (1-5-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 4:03 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charlie Brenneman 81, Beneil Dariush 256
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)
[#15] T.J. Dillashaw (8-2-0, -290) vs. [#41] Mike Easton (13-3-0, +228)
Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#5BW] Raphael Assuncao (21-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2013-04-20: W vs. [#61BW] Hugo Viana (7-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:22 of round 1
2013-03-16: W vs. [#192BW] Issei Tamura (7-5-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:26 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Mike Easton (1-2-0)
2013-04-06: L vs. [#27BW] Brad Pickett (23-8-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-12-08: L vs. [#5BW] Raphael Assuncao (21-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2012-07-07: W vs. [#72BW] Ivan Menjivar (25-11-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: T.J. Dillashaw 98, Mike Easton 284
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mike Easton leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#25] Derek Brunson (11-2-0, +195) vs. [#27] Yoel Romero Palacio (6-1-0, -246)
Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (2-1-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#526MW] Brian Houston (4-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:48 of round 1
2012-12-29: W vs. [#53MW] Chris Leben (22-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-08-18: L vs. [#5MW] Ronaldo Souza (19-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Yoel Romero Palacio (2-1-0)
2013-11-06: W vs. [#37MW] Ronny Markes (14-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:39 of round 3
2013-04-20: W vs. [#111LHW] Clifford Starks (9-2-0) via KO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2011-09-10: L vs. [#23LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Brunson 70, Yoel Romero Palacio 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)
[#35] Cole Miller (20-8-0, -180) vs. [#117] Sam Sicilia (12-3-0, +150)
Last 3 Fights: Cole Miller (2-1-0)
2013-10-26: W vs. [#124FW] Andy Ogle (9-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#22FW] Manny Gamburyan (13-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2013-04-13: W vs. [#56FW] Bart Palaszewski (36-17-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:23 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Sam Sicilia (1-2-0)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#185FW] Godofredo Castro (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:42 of round 1
2013-04-13: L vs. [#79FW] Maximo Blanco (9-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-10-13: L vs. [#65FW] Rony Mariano Bezerra (13-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cole Miller 81, Sam Sicilia 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)
[#91WW] Justin Edwards (8-3-0, +126) vs. [#137] Ramsey Nijem (7-4-0, -153)
Last 3 Fights: Justin Edwards (1-2-0)
2013-08-28: L vs. [#34WW] Brandon Thatch (11-1-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:23 of round 1
2012-10-05: W vs. [#67MW] Josh Neer (34-13-1) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:45 of round 1
2011-11-05: L vs. [#115WW] John Maguire (19-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Ramsey Nijem (1-2-0)
2013-08-17: L vs. [#65LW] James Vick (5-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:58 of round 1
2013-04-20: L vs. [#20LW] Myles Jury (13-0-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:02 of round 2
2012-12-08: W vs. [#168LW] Joe Proctor (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Justin Edwards 140, Ramsey Nijem 151
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)
[#38] Isaac Vallie-Flagg (14-3-1, +106) vs. [#146WW] Elias Silverio (8-0-0, -132)
Last 3 Fights: Isaac Vallie-Flagg (3-0-0)
2013-02-02: W vs. [#88LW] Yves Edwards (42-21-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2012-05-19: W vs. [#54LW] Gesias Cavalcante (18-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-06-18: W vs. [*] Brian Melancon (7-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Elias Silverio (3-0-0)
2013-09-04: W vs. [#313WW] Joao Zeferino (13-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2013-05-04: W vs. [#540WW] Junior Orgulho (7-2-0) via UD ()
2013-01-25: W vs. [#387LW] Pat Defranco (4-2-0) via SD (30-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Isaac Vallie-Flagg 347, Elias Silverio 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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Flyweight (125)
[#8] John Moraga (13-2-0, -299) vs. [#17] Dustin Ortiz (12-2-0, +235)
Last 3 Fights: John Moraga (2-1-0)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#1FLY/#3DD/#5P4P] Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:43 of round 5
2012-12-29: W vs. [#12FLY] Chris Cariaso (15-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:11 of round 3
2012-08-04: W vs. [#97FLY] Ulysses Gomez (9-4-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:46 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Ortiz (3-0-0)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#131FLY] Jose Maria Tome (33-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:19 of round 3
2013-07-27: W vs. [#86FLY] Mike French (9-10-0) via UD ()
2013-01-18: W vs. [#51FLY] Aaron Ely (4-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Moraga 172, Dustin Ortiz 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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Middleweight (185)
[#97] Trevor Smith (10-4-0, -151) vs. [#526] Brian Houston (4-1-0, +124)
Last 3 Fights: Trevor Smith (1-2-0)
2013-07-27: L vs. [#43MW] Ed Herman (21-10-0) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
2013-01-12: L vs. [#13MW] Tim Kennedy (17-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:36 of round 3
2012-06-16: W vs. [*] Alexandre Moreno (12-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:21 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Brian Houston (2-1-0)
2013-11-06: L vs. [#25MW] Derek Brunson (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:48 of round 1
2013-07-27: W vs. [#973MW] Jett Jones (1-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
2013-06-08: W vs. [#1103MW] Todd Meredith (4-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:33 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Trevor Smith 172, Brian Houston 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)
[#247] Vinc Pichel (7-1-0, -159) vs. [#338] Garett Whiteley (7-1-0, +131)
Last 3 Fights: Vinc Pichel (2-1-0)
2012-12-15: L vs. [#17LW] Rustam Khabilov (17-1-0) via KO (Suplex and Punches) in 2:15 of round 1
2011-08-18: W vs. [*] David Gardner (18-21-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:47 of round 2
2011-03-25: W vs. [NA] Matt Bahntge (2-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:32 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Garett Whiteley (2-1-0)
2013-10-09: L vs. [#122LW] Alan Patrick Silva Alves (11-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 1
2013-07-19: W vs. [#779MW] Jason Gilliam (14-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
2013-02-08: W vs. [NA] John Morehouse (2-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:39 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vinc Pichel 396, Garett Whiteley 98
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)
[#7] Alptekin Ozkilic (9-1-0, -281) vs. [#23] Louis Smolka (6-0-0, +223)
Last 3 Fights: Alptekin Ozkilic (3-0-0)
2013-12-14: W vs. [#13FLY] Darren Uyenoyama (8-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2013-05-31: W vs. [#14FLY] Antonio Banuelos (20-10-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 1
2013-02-15: W vs. [#49FLY] Josh Robinson (9-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:00 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Louis Smolka (3-0-0)
2013-11-09: W vs. [#113FLY] Ale Cali (5-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:52 of round 2
2013-09-14: W vs. [#420BW] Jessie Rafols (7-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:59 of round 1
2013-02-16: W vs. [#130BW] Alvin Cacdac (14-10-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:59 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alptekin Ozkilic 32, Louis Smolka 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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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: Luke Rockhold
Highest Stored DD Rating: Luke Rockhold
Highest Pre-Bout Fight Raw Rating: Luke Rockhold vs. Costas Philippou
Highest Stored Fight DD Rating: Luke Rockhold vs. Costas Philippou
Event Matchmaking Competitiveness Rating (of 5*): Very Good [***½]
Total Event MMA Rankings Impact (of 5*): Moderate [***]
Run Date: 2014-1-14