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FightMatrix Program: UFC on FuelTV 4 (07-09-2012)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#4] Mark Munoz (12-2-0) vs. [#7] Chris Weidman (8-0-0)
Mark Munoz is the All-Time #25 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mark Munoz (3-0-0)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#19MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-06-11: W vs. [#9WW] Demian Maia (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-03-03: W vs. [#47MW] CB Dollaway (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (3-0-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#9WW] Demian Maia (16-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#46MW] Tom Lawlor (8-4-0) via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:07 of round 1
2011-06-11: W vs. [#101MW] Jesse Bongfeldt (16-5-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:54 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mark Munoz 249, Chris Weidman 165
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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Welterweight (170)
[#34MW] Aaron Simpson (11-3-0) vs. [#76MW] Kenny Robertson (11-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Aaron Simpson (2-1-0)
2012-02-15: L vs. [#27MW] Ronny Markes (13-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#174MW] Eric Schafer (12-7-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-07-02: W vs. [#126MW] Brad Tavares (8-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Kenny Robertson (2-1-0)
2011-10-01: W vs. [#96MW] Lucio Linhares (17-7-0) via KO (Spinning Back Fist) in 4:44 of round 1
2011-02-05: L vs. [#21WW] Mike Pierce (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 2
2010-08-19: W vs. [#354MW] John Kolosci (15-9-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 2:41 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aaron Simpson 147, Kenny Robertson 284
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)
[#32] Francis Carmont (18-7-0) vs. [#98] Karlos Vemola (9-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Francis Carmont (3-0-0)
2012-04-14: W vs. [#154MW] Magnus Cedenblad (10-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:42 of round 2
2011-10-29: W vs. [#92MW] Chris Camozzi (17-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-17: W vs. [#195LHW] Jason Day (19-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:10 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Karlos Vemola (2-1-0)
2012-05-05: W vs. [#146MW] Mike Massenzio (13-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:07 of round 2
2011-08-14: L vs. [#27MW] Ronny Markes (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-11-13: W vs. [#45HW+] Seth Petruzelli (15-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:46 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Carmont 88, Karlos Vemola 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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FightMatrix Program: UFC 148 (07-07-2012)

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#3DD] Anderson Silva (31-4-0) vs. [#2] Chael Sonnen (27-11-1)
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Middleweight and #1 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chael Sonnen is the All-Time #6 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (3-0-0)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#17MW] Yushin Okami (26-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:04 of round 2
2011-02-05: W vs. [#6LHW] Vitor Belfort (21-9-0) via KO (Front Kick and Punches) in 3:25 of round 1
2010-08-07: W vs. [#2MW] Chael Sonnen (27-11-1) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:10 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Chael Sonnen (2-1-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#14MW] Michael Bisping (22-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#13MW] Brian Stann (12-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:51 of round 2
2010-08-07: L vs. [#1MW/#3DD] Anderson Silva (31-4-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:10 of round 5

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anderson Silva 315, Chael Sonnen 161
Previous Match-up Record: Anderson Silva leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Anderson Silva leads 6-3
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#9] Forrest Griffin (18-7-0) vs. [#16] Tito Ortiz (17-10-1)
Forrest Griffin is the All-Time #10 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Tito Ortiz is the All-Time #8 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Forrest Griffin (2-1-0)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#4LHW] Mauricio Rua (20-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 1
2011-02-05: W vs. [#9MW] Rich Franklin (29-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2009-11-21: W vs. [#16LHW] Tito Ortiz (17-10-1) via SD (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Last 3 Fights: Tito Ortiz (1-2-0)
2011-12-10: L vs. [#12LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows to the Body) in 3:15 of round 1
2011-08-06: L vs. [#3LHW] Rashad Evans (22-2-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:48 of round 2
2011-07-02: W vs. [#5HW+] Ryan Bader (14-2-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Forrest Griffin 315, Tito Ortiz 210
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 1-1-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#28] Ivan Menjivar (24-8-0) vs. [#50] Mike Easton (12-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Ivan Menjivar (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#191BW] John Albert (7-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:45 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#152BW] Nick Pace (6-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-04-30: W vs. [#137BW] Charlie Valencia (12-7-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Mike Easton (3-0-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#107BW] Jared Papazian (14-8-0) via MD (30-27, 29-28, 29-29)
2011-10-01: W vs. [#276BW] Byron Bloodworth (6-2-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:52 of round 2
2009-10-03: W vs. [#54FW] Chase Beebe (19-8-1) via SD (49-46, 46-49, 48-47)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ivan Menjivar 143, Mike Easton 169
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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FightMatrix Program: UFC 147 (06-23-2012)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jason

Middleweight (190)
[#20] Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1) vs. [*] Rich Franklin (28-6-0)
Wanderlei Silva is the All-Time #10 ranked Absolute fighter.
Rich Franklin is the All-Time #3 ranked Middleweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Wanderlei Silva (2-1-0)
2011-11-19: W vs. [#87MW] Cung Le (7-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2011-07-02: L vs. [#19MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2010-02-20: W vs. [#13MW] Michael Bisping (22-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Rich Franklin (1-2-0)
2011-02-05: L vs. [#9LHW] Forrest Griffin (18-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-06-12: W vs. [*] Chuck Liddell (21-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:55 of round 1
2009-09-19: L vs. [#3MW] Vitor Belfort (21-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:02 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Wanderlei Silva 217, Rich Franklin 504
Previous Match-up Record: Rich Franklin leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#283] Cezar Ferreira (4-2-0) vs. [*] Sergio Moraes (6-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Cezar Ferreira (2-1-0)
2011-08-20: L vs. [#91MW] Elvis Mutapcic (10-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:25 of round 1
2011-04-16: W vs. [#535MW] Chaun Sims (5-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:17 of round 1
2010-05-28: W vs. [#95WW] Cassiano Ricardo Castanho (22-11-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 3:37 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Sergio Moraes (2-1-0)
2010-03-20: W vs. [#863LW] Manuelo Morales (6-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:43 of round 1
2009-10-17: L vs. [#36MW] Brett Cooper (16-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 5:00 of round 2
2009-09-19: W vs. [#96WW] Tommy Depret (9-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:55 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cezar Ferreira 308, Sergio Moraes 826
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)
[#151] Rony Mariano Bezerra (10-3-0) vs. [#417WW] Godofredo Castro (8-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rony Mariano Bezerra (3-0-0)
2011-11-10: W vs. [#257BW] Reginaldo Vieira (7-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:25 of round 1
2011-09-17: W vs. [NA] Anderson de Deus (0-1-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:12 of round 1
2011-07-16: W vs. [NA] Marlon Medeiros (4-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:14 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Godofredo Castro (3-0-0)
2011-07-08: W vs. [#425WW] Kellis Santos (11-12-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 1:29 of round 1
2011-05-07: W vs. [NA] Arlisson Leandro Tavares (1-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:03 of round 1
2010-09-18: W vs. [NA] Fabio Emanuel Rodrigues (1-2-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rony Mariano Bezerra 226, Godofredo Castro 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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FightMatrix Program: UFC on FX 4 (06-22-2012)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#5] Gray Maynard (10-1-1) vs. [#10] Clay Guida (29-12-0)
Gray Maynard is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Clay Guida is the All-Time #21 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gray Maynard (1-1-1)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#2LW/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4
2011-01-01: D vs. [#2LW/#9DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5
2010-08-28: W vs. [#4FW] Kenny Florian (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1LW/#8DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#11LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#38LW] Takanori Gomi (33-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:27 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gray Maynard 258, Clay Guida 223
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gray Maynard leads 3-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#5] Hatsu Hioki (26-4-2) vs. [#18] Ricardo Lamas (11-2-0)
Hatsu Hioki is the All-Time #3 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Hatsu Hioki (3-0-0)
2012-02-26: W vs. [#17FW] Bart Palaszewski (36-15-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#47FW] George Roop (12-9-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-04-29: W vs. [#58FW] Donald Sanchez (26-13-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:36 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ricardo Lamas (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#34FW] Cub Swanson (16-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:16 of round 2
2011-06-26: W vs. [#73FW] Matt Grice (15-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 4:41 of round 1
2010-12-16: L vs. [#10FW] Iuri Alcantara (28-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:26 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Hatsu Hioki 117, Ricardo Lamas 223
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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Featherweight (145)
[#33] Steven Siler (21-9-0) vs. [#108] Joey Gambino (9-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Steven Siler (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#84FW] Cole Miller (18-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-12-03: W vs. [#396FW] Josh Clopton (6-1-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-01-28: L vs. [#55BW] Cole Escovedo (17-9-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Joey Gambino (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#162FW] Kenny Foster (10-6-0) via UD (49-46, 49-48, 49-47)
2011-10-22: W vs. [#440FW] Eddie Fyvie (9-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:51 of round 2
2011-08-04: W vs. [#1425LW] Sylvain Bynum (4-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:44 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Steven Siler 111, Joey Gambino 139
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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FightMatrix Program: UFC on FX 3 – (06-08-2012)

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jason

Flyweight (125)
[#2] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) vs. [#3] Ian McCall (11-2-1)
Ian McCall is the All-Time #17 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Demetrious Johnson (1-1-1)
2012-03-03: D vs. [#3FLY] Ian McCall (11-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2011-10-01: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD] Dominick Cruz (19-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#22BW] Miguel Torres (40-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Ian McCall (2-0-1)
2012-03-03: D vs. [#2FLY] Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2011-08-05: W vs. [#23FLY] Darrell Montague (11-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:15 of round 3
2011-05-06: W vs. [#28FLY] Dustin Ortiz (8-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Demetrious Johnson 97, Ian McCall 97
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 0-0-1
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#15] Scott Jorgensen (13-5-0) vs. [#24] Eddie Wineland (18-8-1)
Scott Jorgensen is the All-Time #14 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Eddie Wineland is the All-Time #10 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Scott Jorgensen (2-1-0)
2012-02-04: L vs. [#5BW] Renan Barao (28-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#74BW] Jeff Curran (34-15-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#81BW] Ken Stone (10-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Eddie Wineland (1-2-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#1FLY/#1DD] Joseph Benavidez (16-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-19: L vs. [#3BW] Urijah Faber (26-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-16: W vs. [#81BW] Ken Stone (10-3-0) via KO (Slam) in 2:11 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Scott Jorgensen 125, Eddie Wineland 299
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)
[#25] Charlie Brenneman (15-3-0) vs. [#60] Erick Silva (13-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Charlie Brenneman (2-1-0)
2012-01-20: W vs. [#74WW] Daniel Roberts (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-01: L vs. [#18LHW] Anthony Johnson (11-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:49 of round 1
2011-06-26: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Erick Silva (2-1-0)
2012-01-14: L vs. [#43LW] Carlo Prater (30-11-1) via DQ (Punches to Back of Head) in 0:29 of round 1
2011-08-27: W vs. [#157WW] Luis Ramos (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
2010-10-30: W vs. [*] Francisco Ayon (4-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:07 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charlie Brenneman 140, Erick Silva 146
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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FightMatrix Program: Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale (06-01-2012)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#362MW] Mike Chiesa (7-0-0) vs. [#819] Al Iaquinta (6-1-1)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Chiesa (3-0-0)
2011-10-01: W vs. [NA] Darrell Fenner (4-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 0:45 of round 1
2011-07-16: W vs. [#867LW] Matt Coble (4-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2011-04-28: W vs. [NA] Evian Rodriguez (1-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:03 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Al Iaquinta (2-1-0)
2011-11-18: L vs. [#226LW] Pat Audinwood (11-2-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:06 of round 1
2011-09-09: W vs. [#1278LW] Gabriel Miglioli (3-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 1
2011-06-17: W vs. [#1278LW] Gabriel Miglioli (3-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Chiesa 244, Al Iaquinta 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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Welterweight (170)
[#3] Jake Ellenberger (27-5-0) vs. [#8] Martin Kampmann (19-5-0)
Jake Ellenberger is the All-Time #22 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jake Ellenberger (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#14WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-09-17: W vs. [#6WW] Jake Shields (27-6-1) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:53 of round 1
2011-04-30: W vs. [#105WW] Sean Pierson (11-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:42 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Martin Kampmann (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#22WW] Thiago Alves (19-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:12 of round 3
2011-11-19: W vs. [#28WW] Rick Story (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-03: L vs. [#14WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jake Ellenberger 107, Martin Kampmann 90
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 3 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#26] Charles Oliveira (15-2-0) vs. [#44] Jonathan Brookins (13-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#74FW] Eric Wisely (19-8-0) via Submission (Calf Slicer) in 1:43 of round 1
2011-08-14: L vs. [#9LW] Donald Cerrone (18-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 1
2011-06-26: NC vs. [#67LW] Nik Lentz (21-5-2) via NC (Lentz Struck by Illegal Knee) in 1:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jonathan Brookins (2-1-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#245FW] Vagner Rocha (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2011-09-17: L vs. [#15FW] Erik Koch (13-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-12-04: W vs. [#31LW] Michael Johnson (11-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charles Oliveira 125, Jonathan Brookins 107
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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FightMatrix Program: UFC 146 (05-26-2012)

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jason

Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#5DD] Junior dos Santos (14-1-0) vs. [#5] Frank Mir (16-5-0)
Junior dos Santos is the All-Time #8 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Frank Mir is the All-Time #7 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Junior dos Santos (3-0-0)
2011-11-12: W vs. [#3HW+] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2011-06-11: W vs. [#8HW+] Shane Carwin (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-08-07: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (16-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (3-0-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#9HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) via Technical Submission (Kimura) in 3:38 of round 1
2011-05-28: W vs. [#17HW+] Roy Nelson (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2010-09-25: W vs. [#41HW+] Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) via KO (Knee) in 4:02 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Junior dos Santos 196, Frank Mir 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Junior dos Santos leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) vs. [#7] Antonio Silva (16-3-0)
Cain Velasquez is the All-Time #10 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cain Velasquez (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#1HW+/#5DD] Junior dos Santos (14-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2010-10-23: W vs. [#7HW+] Brock Lesnar (5-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:12 of round 1
2010-02-20: W vs. [#9HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Antonio Silva (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: L vs. [#4HW+] Daniel Cormier (10-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:56 of round 1
2011-02-12: W vs. [#11HW+] Fedor Emelianenko (33-4-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2010-12-04: W vs. [#32LHW] Mike Kyle (19-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:49 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cain Velasquez 196, Antonio Silva 259
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)
[#23] Stipe Miocic (8-0-0) vs. [*] Shane del Rosario (11-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Stipe Miocic (3-0-0)
2012-02-15: W vs. [#71HW+] Philip De Fries (8-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:43 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#50LHW] Joey Beltran (14-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#67HW+] Bobby Brents (12-3-0) via Submission (Leg Kick) in 4:27 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Shane del Rosario (3-0-0)
2011-02-12: W vs. [#31HW+] Lavar Johnson (17-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:31 of round 1
2010-07-23: W vs. [#299HW+] Lolohea Mahe (5-2-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:48 of round 1
2009-11-06: W vs. [*] Brandon Cash (5-3-0) via Submission (Omoplata) in 2:57 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stipe Miocic 101, Shane del Rosario 469
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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FightMatrix Program: Strikeforce (05-19-2012)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Daniel Cormier (9-0-0, 238.0lb) vs. [#7] Josh Barnett (31-5-0, 248.0lb)
Josh Barnett is the All-Time #3 ranked Heavyweight and #19 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#8HW+] Antonio Silva (16-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:56 of round 1
2011-06-18: W vs. [#37HW+] Jeff Monson (45-13-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-01-07: W vs. [#50HW+] Devin Cole (20-9-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Barnett (3-0-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#21HW+] Sergei Kharitonov (18-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:28 of round 1
2011-06-18: W vs. [#25HW+] Brett Rogers (11-4-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:17 of round 2
2010-07-10: W vs. [#90HW+] Geronimo dos Santos (30-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Daniel Cormier 252, Josh Barnett 252
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)
[#3] Gilbert Melendez (20-2-0, 153.0lb) vs. [#24] Josh Thomson (19-4-0, 153.0lb)
Gilbert Melendez is the All-Time #5 ranked Lightweight and #17 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Melendez (3-0-0)
2011-12-17: W vs. [#20LW] Jorge Masvidal (22-7-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2011-04-09: W vs. [#3FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (31-7-2) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:14 of round 1
2010-04-17: W vs. [#19LW] Shinya Aoki (30-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Thomson (2-1-0)
2012-03-03: W vs. [#46LW] KJ Noons (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-12-31: L vs. [#3FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (31-7-2) via UD ()
2010-10-09: W vs. [#43LW] Gesias Cavalcante (16-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Melendez 154, Josh Thomson 77
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 1-1-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gilbert Melendez leads 4-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#15] Rafael Cavalcante (11-3-0, 206.0lb) vs. [#22] Mike Kyle (19-8-1, 203.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Cavalcante (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#130LHW] Yoel Romero Palacio (4-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 2
2011-03-05: L vs. [#2LHW] Dan Henderson (29-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 3
2010-08-21: W vs. [#11LHW] Muhammed Lawal (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:14 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Mike Kyle (2-1-0)
2011-09-10: W vs. [#53LHW] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2010-12-04: L vs. [#8HW+] Antonio Silva (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:49 of round 2
2010-11-05: W vs. [NA] Stephen Oliver (0-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in ? of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Cavalcante 252, Mike Kyle 252
Previous Match-up Record: Mike Kyle leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Rafael Cavalcante leads 2-0
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FightMatrix Program: Bellator (05-18-2012)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jason

Middleweight (186)
[#37] Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (30-4-0, 186.0lb) vs. [#60] Andreas Spang (8-1-0, 185.8lb)

Last 3 Fights: Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (3-0-0)
2012-04-20: W vs. [#74MW] Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (16-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2012-03-16: W vs. [#92MW] Norman Paraisy (10-2-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#1165MW] Douglas del Rio (5-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Andreas Spang (3-0-0)
2012-04-20: W vs. [#78MW] Brian Rogers (9-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:34 of round 2
2011-11-18: W vs. [#280WW] Willie Parks (5-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:10 of round 1
2011-06-10: W vs. [#405WW] Cody Krahn (11-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:18 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves 28, Andreas Spang 28
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)
[#47] Karl Amoussou (14-5-1, 170.0lb) vs. [#81] David Rickels (10-0-0, 170.6lb)

Last 3 Fights: Karl Amoussou (2-1-0)
2012-03-30: W vs. [#76WW] Chris Lozano (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:05 of round 1
2011-11-26: W vs. [#512MW] Jesus Martinez (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1
2011-05-21: L vs. [#88MW] Sam Alvey (18-4-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: David Rickels (3-0-0)
2012-03-30: W vs. [#131WW] Jordan Smith (17-3-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:22 of round 1
2011-10-08: W vs. [#579WW] Levi Avera (17-10-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:06 of round 2
2011-07-16: W vs. [#1147WW] Kody Frank (4-4-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Karl Amoussou 49, David Rickels 49
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 Flyweight (116)
[#1/#7DD] Megumi Fujii (25-1-0, 116.0lb) vs. [#4] Jessica Aguilar (13-4-0, 115.6lb)
Megumi Fujii is the All-Time #1 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Megumi Fujii (3-0-0)
2011-12-31: W vs. [#21FLY] Karla Benitez (6-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:15 of round 1
2011-07-09: W vs. [#17FLY] Mika Nagano (8-7-0) via UD ()
2010-12-30: W vs. [#15FLY] Emi Fujino (11-5-0) via UD (30-29, 30-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Aguilar (3-0-0)
2012-02-17: W vs. [#18FLY] Patricia Vidonic (5-3-0) via UD ()
2011-11-19: W vs. [#5SW] Lisa Ellis (14-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-06-25: W vs. [#9FLY] Carla Esparza (6-2-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Megumi Fujii 139, Jessica Aguilar 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Megumi Fujii leads 3-2
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FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fuel TV 3 (05-15-2012)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#14] Dustin Poirier (12-1-0, 145.0lb) vs. [#21] Chan Sung Jung (12-3-0, 145.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (3-0-0)
2012-02-04: W vs. [#241FW] Max Holloway (4-1-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 3:23 of round 1
2011-11-12: W vs. [#131FW] Pablo Garza (11-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:32 of round 2
2011-06-11: W vs. [#45FW] Jason Young (9-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (2-1-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#30FW] Mark Hominick (20-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:07 of round 1
2011-03-26: W vs. [#95FW] Leonard Garcia (15-8-1) via Submission (Twister) in 4:59 of round 2
2010-09-30: L vs. [#47FW] George Roop (12-9-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:30 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 101, Chan Sung Jung 157
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)
[#82] Amir Sadollah (5-3-0, 171.0lb) vs. [#93] Jorge Lopez (11-2-0, 171.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Amir Sadollah (2-1-0)
2011-08-14: L vs. [#81WW] Duane Ludwig (21-12-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-03-26: W vs. [#101WW] DaMarques Johnson (16-10-0) via Submission (Elbows) in 3:27 of round 2
2010-11-13: W vs. [#341WW] Peter Sobotta (10-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jorge Lopez (2-1-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#115WW] Justin Edwards (7-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2011-08-05: W vs. [#455WW] David Marshall (8-3-0) via TKO (Retirement) in 5:00 of round 2
2011-05-06: W vs. [#166WW] Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-10-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amir Sadollah 275, Jorge Lopez 241
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)
[#13] Donald Cerrone (17-4-0, 155.0lb) vs. [#28] Jeremy Stephens (20-7-0, 155.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Donald Cerrone (2-1-0)
2011-12-30: L vs. [#4LW] Nate Diaz (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2011-10-29: W vs. [#5FW] Dennis Siver (20-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:22 of round 1
2011-08-14: W vs. [#25FW] Charles Oliveira (15-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jeremy Stephens (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#9LW] Anthony Pettis (15-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#215LW] Daniel Downes (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2011-01-01: W vs. [#89WW] Marcus Davis (20-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:33 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Donald Cerrone 137, Jeremy Stephens 220
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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FightMatrix Program: Invicta FC 1 (2012-04-28)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jason

Women Featherweight (145)
[#4BW] Marloes Coenen (19-5-0) vs. [#4] Romy Ruyssen (5-1-0)
Marloes Coenen is the All-Time #4 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marloes Coenen (2-1-0)
2011-07-30: L vs. [#3BW] Miesha Tate (12-3-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:03 of round 4
2011-03-05: W vs. [#12BW] Liz Carmouche (5-2-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:29 of round 4
2010-10-09: W vs. [#2BW/#4DD] Sarah Kaufman (15-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:59 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Romy Ruyssen (3-0-0)
2011-11-26: W vs. [NA] Florence Berthe (0-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:20 of round 1
2011-04-23: W vs. [#38FW] Myriem el Banouti (3-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in ? of round 1
2010-09-11: W vs. [#26FW] Maria Hougaard Nielsen (3-4-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:33 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marloes Coenen 273, Romy Ruyssen 154
Previous Match-up Record: Marloes Coenen leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Women Strawweight (105)
[#13FLY] Lisa EllisWard (14-7-0) vs. [*] Jessica Penne (8-1-0)

Last 3 Fights: Lisa EllisWard (1-2-0)
2011-11-19: L vs. [#4FLY] Jessica Aguilar (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-09-30: L vs. [#1FLY/#5DD] Megumi Fujii (25-1-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:39 of round 1
2010-08-26: W vs. [#6SFL] Aisling Daly (12-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Penne (2-1-0)
2010-11-19: W vs. [#20SW] Amy Davis (2-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:12 of round 1
2010-08-19: L vs. [#3FLY/#9DD] Zoila Gurgel (11-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2009-09-25: W vs. [#12SFL] Angela Magana (10-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:10 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Lisa EllisWard 161, Jessica Penne 526
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)
[#12] Liz Carmouche (5-2-0) vs. [NA] Ashleigh Curry (1-0-0)

Last 3 Fights: Liz Carmouche (1-2-0)
2011-07-22: L vs. [#2BW/#4DD] Sarah Kaufman (15-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2011-03-05: L vs. [#4BW] Marloes Coenen (19-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:29 of round 4
2010-11-19: W vs. [#24BW] Jan Finney (8-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:30 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Ashleigh Curry (1-0-0)
2010-06-12: W vs. [*] Jessy Forman (1-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:50 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Liz Carmouche 281, Ashleigh Curry 686
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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FightMatrix Program: UFC 145 (04-21-2012)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#4DD] Jon Jones (15-1-0) vs. [#2] Rashad Evans (22-1-1)
Jon Jones is the All-Time #11 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Rashad Evans is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and #22 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jon Jones (3-0-0)
2011-12-10: W vs. [#5LHW] Lyoto Machida (17-3-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:26 of round 2
2011-09-24: W vs. [#7LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-10-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:14 of round 4
2011-03-19: W vs. [#4LHW] Mauricio Rua (20-6-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 2:37 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Rashad Evans (3-0-0)
2012-01-28: W vs. [#13LHW] Phil Davis (9-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2011-08-06: W vs. [#16LHW] Tito Ortiz (17-10-1) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 4:48 of round 2
2010-05-29: W vs. [#7LHW] Quinton Jackson (32-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jon Jones 133, Rashad Evans 84
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jon Jones leads 3-2
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Welterweight (170)
[#14] Rory MacDonald (12-1-0) vs. [#69] Che Mills (14-4-0)

Last 3 Fights: Rory MacDonald (2-1-0)
2011-08-06: W vs. [#25WW] Mike Pyle (22-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 1
2011-04-30: W vs. [#6LW] Nate Diaz (15-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2010-06-12: L vs. [#2WW] Carlos Condit (28-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Che Mills (3-0-0)
2011-11-05: W vs. [#377WW] Chris Cope (6-3-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 0:40 of round 1
2011-05-21: W vs. [#553LW] Marcio Cesar (14-6-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:58 of round 1
2010-10-28: W vs. [*] Magomed Shikshabekov (7-1-0) via UD ()

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rory MacDonald 259, Che Mills 168
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)
[#15] Brendan Schaub (8-2-0) vs. [#55] Ben Rothwell (31-8-0)

Last 3 Fights: Brendan Schaub (2-1-0)
2011-08-27: L vs. [#11HW+] Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 1
2011-03-19: W vs. [#41HW+] Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) via KO (Punch) in 3:44 of round 3
2010-10-23: W vs. [#25HW+] Gabriel Gonzaga (13-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Ben Rothwell (1-2-0)
2011-09-24: L vs. [#13HW+] Mark Hunt (8-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)
2010-06-12: W vs. [#38LHW] Gilbert Yvel (38-16-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2009-10-24: L vs. [#3HW+] Cain Velasquez (9-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:58 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brendan Schaub 238, Ben Rothwell 210
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ben Rothwell leads 1-0
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Gambling Analysis: UFC on Fuel TV 2

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jason

With the first UFC event in six weeks, I’m getting back into the swing of things with an opportunity to score some coin. Having licked my wounds as a result of the mental trauma resulting from my undefeated streak coming to a halt, I’m still riding high in the grand scheme of things and am here to present another advantageous, perhaps obvious bet.

Gustaffson vs. Silva is a match where Gustaffson is a favorite at about -225. I think this is an incredible play. Since his loss to Davis, Gustaffson has actually done enough results-wise to surpass Davis. Add into the fact, that Silva has not had an official win in almost three years and this results in a great play for a young/upcoming fighter. I do not favor a particular outcome for this fight, but I do favor the win for Gustaffson.

Of course with every bet, it’s a good idea to determine the best sports books available to you on the Internet. The variety of sports and types of bets can wildly differ between books. Always look for reputation ratings and the best odds before opening an account and making your bets.

For a reference, here are the details for our past picks:

UFC 128 – Jon Jones vs Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua: Jones @ -210
- Predicted Outcome: TKO (Rd 2/3) | Actual: TKO (Rd 3)
UFC 129 – Georges St. Pierre vs Jake Shields: St. Pierre @ -450
- Predicted Outcome: Wide Unanimous Decision | Actual: Unanimous Decision
UFC 129 – Lyoto Machida vs Randy Couture: Machida @ -350
- No Outcome Predicted
UFC 130 – Frank Mir vs Roy Nelson: Mir @ -125
- Predicted Outcome: Split Decision | Actual: Unanimous Decision
StrikeForce – Chad Griggs vs Valentijn Overeem: Griggs @ -110
- Predicted Outcome: TKO | Actual: TKO
StrikeForce – Justin Wilcox vs Gesias Calvancante: Wilcox @ +130
- No Contest
UFC on FX – Jim Miller vs Melvin Guillard: Miller @ -213
- Predicted Outcome: Submission (Rd 2) | Actual: Submission (Rd 1)
UFC on Fuel TV – Stefan Struve vs Dave Herman: Herman @ -140
- Predicted Outcome: KO/TKO (Rd 1) | Actual: TKO (Rd 2)
UFC on Fuel TV 2 – Alexander Gustaffson vs Thiago Silva: Gustaffson @ -225
- No Outcome Predicted

If you had bet $100 on each one of the winners (prior to UFC Fuel TV 2) at the odds listed above, you would have made a profit of: $216.27. If you heeded our advice on going “big” for certain match-ups (Machida/Couture), you’d likely have more profit. We’re also doing pretty good on the specific outcome plays, but availability of these are not as prominent as they are in boxing betting.

Keep in mind that the above is for “entertainment purposes only”.

FightMatrix Program: UFC on Fuel TV 2 (04-14-2012)

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#11] Alexander Gustafsson (13-1-0) vs. [*] Thiago Silva (14-2-0)
Thiago Silva is the All-Time #24 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Gustafsson (3-0-0)
2011-12-30: W vs. [#30LHW] Vladimir Matyushenko (26-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:13 of round 1
2011-08-06: W vs. [#20LHW] Matt Hamill (10-4-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:41 of round 2
2011-02-27: W vs. [#35LHW] James Te Huna (14-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:27 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Silva (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2011-01-01: NC vs. [#29LHW] Brandon Vera (12-5-0) via NC (Overturned by NSAC) in 5:00 of round 3
2010-01-02: L vs. [#2LHW] Rashad Evans (22-1-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2009-08-29: W vs. [#28MW] Keith Jardine (17-11-2) via TKO (Punches) in 1:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Gustafsson 106, Thiago Silva 469
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)
[#14] Brian Stann (11-4-0) vs. [#52] Alessio Sakara (15-8-0)

Last 3 Fights: Brian Stann (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: L vs. [#2MW] Chael Sonnen (27-11-1) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:51 of round 2
2011-05-28: W vs. [#23MW] Jorge Santiago (24-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:29 of round 2
2011-01-01: W vs. [#21MW] Chris Leben (22-8-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 3:37 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alessio Sakara (2-1-0)
2011-03-03: L vs. [#7MW] Chris Weidman (8-0-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-03-21: W vs. [#103HW+] James Irvin (17-9-0) via TKO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 1
2009-08-08: W vs. [#18LHW] Thales Leites (20-4-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brian Stann 189, Alessio Sakara 408
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Brian Stann leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#14] Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) vs. [#31] Paulo Thiago (14-3-0)
Paulo Thiago is the All-Time #25 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Siyar Bahadurzada (3-0-0)
2011-05-28: W vs. [#89WW] Tommy Depret (9-4-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 4:16 of round 2
2011-03-19: W vs. [#39LW] John Alessio (34-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:55 of round 1
2010-10-16: W vs. [*] Derrick Noble (26-15-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Paulo Thiago (1-2-0)
2011-08-27: W vs. [#156WW] David Mitchell (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2010-10-23: L vs. [#12WW] Diego Sanchez (23-5-0) via UD (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)
2010-06-12: L vs. [#8WW] Martin Kampmann (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Siyar Bahadurzada 322, Paulo Thiago 231
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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FightMatrix Program: Bellator 61 (03-16-2012)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#61] Norman Paraisy (10-1-1, 186.0lb) vs. [#101] Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (28-4-0, 186.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Norman Paraisy (2-0-1)
2011-07-09: W vs. [#324MW] Jack Mason (17-10-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Elbows) in 3:50 of round 3
2011-05-20: W vs. [#60LHW] Paulo Filho (22-4-2) via UD ()
2011-04-30: D vs. [#231MW] Michele Verginelli (13-9-1) via Draw in 5:00 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (2-1-0)
2011-10-08: W vs. [#1027MW] Douglas del Rio (3-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:15 of round 1
2011-09-14: L vs. [#67MW] Antonio Braga Neto (8-1-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 4:26 of round 2
2011-07-09: W vs. [#992MW] Julio Cesar Bilik (14-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Norman Paraisy 251, Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves 160
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)
[#40] Vitor Vianna (12-2-1, 185.6lb) vs. [#104] Brian Rogers (8-3-0, 186.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Vianna (2-1-0)
2011-11-12: L vs. [#20MW] Alexander Shlemenko (44-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2011-10-15: W vs. [#45MW] Bryan Baker (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2011-09-17: W vs. [#83LHW] Sam Alvey (17-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Brian Rogers (2-1-0)
2011-10-15: L vs. [#20MW] Alexander Shlemenko (44-7-0) via TKO (Knees) in 2:30 of round 2
2011-09-17: W vs. [#154MW] Victor ODonnell (11-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:56 of round 1
2011-03-05: W vs. [#1152WW] Ian Rammel (4-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Vianna 125, Brian Rogers 153
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)
[#60] Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (15-1-0, 185.6lb) vs. [#154] Victor ODonnell (11-3-0, 186.0lb)

Last 3 Fights: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky (3-0-0)
2011-06-04: W vs. [#192MW] Robert Jocz (19-8-0) via UD ()
2011-05-22: W vs. [#301MW] Tomas Kuzela (18-15-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:04 of round 1
2011-04-21: W vs. [#200MW] Enoc Solves Torres (10-4-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Victor ODonnell (2-1-0)
2011-09-17: L vs. [#104MW] Brian Rogers (8-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:56 of round 1
2011-02-05: W vs. [#525MW] Andrew Riddles (5-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:40 of round 2
2010-12-10: W vs. [#98MW] Isaiah Larson (14-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky 286, Victor ODonnell 181
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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