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   José Aldo

   "Junior"

   31-8-0

   Was happy to just control the fight and get the decision. Good all around.
   W - Lamas, Jan 2014; W - Jung, Aug 2013; W - Edgar, Feb 2013;
   

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   Chad Mendes

   "Money"

   18-5-0

   Excellent wrestling and very powerful punches. Went back to his lay-and-pray ways.
   W - Lentz, Dec 2013; W - Guida, Aug 2013; W - Elkins, Apr 2013;
   

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   Cub Swanson

   "Killer"

   29-13-0

   Was the more technical striker, but showed flaws in his striking defense.
   W - Stephens, Jun 2014; W - Siver, Jul 2013; W - Poirier, Feb 2013;
   

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   Ricardo Lamas

   "The Bully"

   20-8-0

   Gritty veteran. Good kicks and cardio. More passive, won a very close fight via wrestling.
   W - Dias, Jun 2014; L - Aldo, Jan 2014; W - Koch, Jan 2013;
   

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   Frankie Edgar

   "The Answer"

   24-11-1

   Dominated a former legend. Moves, wrestles and strikes well.
   W - Penn, Jul 2014; W - Oliveira, Jul 2013; L - Aldo, Feb 2013;
   

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   Pat Curran

   "Paddy Mike"

   23-9-0

   Crisp boxing. Impressive striking defense, TDD. Showed better movement and cardio.
   W - Straus, Mar 2014; L - Straus, Nov 2013; W - Shamhalaev, Apr 2013;
   

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   Daniel Straus

   26-10-0

   More aggressive. Mixes all the phases well. Had some dangerous strikes, but faded and was stopped.
   L - Curran, Mar 2014; W - Curran, Nov 2013; W - Robinson, Oct 2012;
   

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   Chan Sung Jung

   "The Korean Zombie"

   17-8-0

   Was starting to have a good moment in the fight and got injured. Didn't give up at all.
   L - Aldo, Aug 2013; W - Poirier, May 2012; W - Hominick, Dec 2011;
   

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   Patricio Pitbull

   36-7-0

   Powerful striking. Also has good top control BJJ.
   W - Wilcox, Nov 2013; W - Guerreiro, Oct 2013; W - Nunes, Sep 2013;
   

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    Dustin Poirier

    "The Diamond"

    30-8-0, 1 NC

    Improved striking offense. Almost payed for his bad defense, but got a good KO in the end.
    W - Corassani, Apr 2014; W - Brandão, Dec 2013; W - Koch, Aug 2013;
    

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    Nik Lentz

    "The Carny"  |  30-12-2, 1 NC

    Good wrestling with passable striking. Controlled the fight everywhere.
    W - Gamburyan, May 2014; L - Mendes, Dec 2013; W - Dias, May 2013;
    

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    Jeremy Stephens

    "Lil' Heathen"  |  29-21-0, 1 NC

    The weight cut didn't slow him down. Maintained the power in his strikes. Wrestles too.
    L - Swanson, Jun 2014; W - Elkins, Jan 2014; W - Jason, Nov 2013;
    

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    Charles Oliveira

    "do Bronx"  |  34-10-0, 1 NC

    Wrestled better this time. Impressive transitions on the ground.
    W - Hioki, Jun 2014; W - Ogle, Feb 2014; L - Edgar, Jul 2013;
    

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    Dennis Bermudez

    "The Menace"  |  17-9-0

    Good wrestling and cardio. Pushes a good pace. Improving striking.
    W - Guida, Jul 2014; W - Hettes, Mar 2014; W - Siler, Nov 2013;
    

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    Darren Elkins

    "The Damage"  |  28-11-0

    Couldn't get a TD and lost the striking all the way. No power in his strikes.
    L - Stephens, Jan 2014; W - Hioki, Aug 2013; L - Mendes, Apr 2013;
    

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    Dennis Siver

    23-11-0, 1 NC

    Was even able to outgrapple the grappler. But he should have gotten the stoppage.
    W - Gamburyan, Dec 2013; L - Swanson, Jul 2013; W - Phan, Dec 2012;
    

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    Conor McGregor

    "The Notorious"  |  22-6-0

    Good striking, wrestling and improving submission defense. Very long and fast.
    W - Brandão, Jul 2014; W - Holloway, Aug 2013; W - Brimage, Apr 2013;
    

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    Clay Guida

    "The Carpenter"  |  38-24-0

    Completely dominated and then finished on the second.
    L - Bermudez, Jul 2014; W - Kawajiri, Apr 2014; L - Mendes, Aug 2013;
    

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    Hatsu Hioki

    29-12-2

    Was winning the second round in a good back and forth fight, but was submitted.
    L - Oliveira, Jun 2014; W - Menjivar, Feb 2014; L - Elkins, Aug 2013;
    

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    Georgi Karakhanyan

    "Insane"  |  31-14-1, 1 NC

    Solid BJJ from top or bottom. Good striking. Excellent TDD early. Good submission win.
    W - Palmer, Dec 2013; W - Lowe, Sep 2013; W - Thomas, Apr 2013;
    

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    Tatsuya Kawajiri

    "Crusher"  |  37-14-2

    Lost the wrestling portion and couldn't avoid the clinch. Also got tagged early.
    L - Guida, Apr 2014; W - Soriano, Jan 2014; W - Omigawa, Dec 2012;
    

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    Niklas Bäckström

    "King in the North"  |  11-4-0, 1 NC

    Lengthy, young and undefeated. Good all around game. Impressive submission win over a grappler.
    W - Niinimaki, May 2014;
    

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    Diego Brandão

    "DB"  |  29-21-0

    Pushed the pace and had some success early, but was outmatched again.
    L - McGregor, Jul 2014; L - Poirier, Dec 2013; W - Piñeda, Aug 2013;
    

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    Tom Niinimaki

    "Stoneface"  |  22-8-1

    Athletic. Good transitional BJJ game, but made a mistake on the ground and payed for it.
    L - Bäckström, May 2014; W - Yahya, Nov 2013; W - Watson, Sep 2013;
    

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    Manny Gamburyan

    "The Anvil"  |  15-10-0, 1 NC

    Lost even the wrestling phase. He's not a talent, but will grind guys if he gets the chance.
    L - Lentz, May 2014; L - Siver, Dec 2013; W - Miller, Aug 2013;
    

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    Robbie Peralta

    "Problems"  |  19-9-0, 1 NC

    Bad TDD. Won a closely contested battle on the feet.
    W - Jason, May 2014; W - Payan, Dec 2013; L - Corassani, Apr 2013;
    

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    Rony Jason

    18-10-0, 1 NC

    Has KO power. Bad TDD and striking defense. Very close decision loss. Didn't go for many TDs.
    L - Peralta, May 2014; W - Siler, Mar 2014; L - Stephens, Nov 2013;
    

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    Max Holloway

    "Blessed"  |  26-7-0

    Good TDD, but slows down late. Is improving on the ground. Impressive cardio to finish late.
    W - Fili, Apr 2014; W - Chope, Jan 2014; L - McGregor, Aug 2013;
    

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    Daniel Weichel

    "Drake"  |  42-15-0

    Very good on the ground, also good striking. Nice submission win of a solid wrestler.
    W - Green, May 2014; W - Bessette, Ma 2014; W - Cleve, Feb 2014;
    

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    Noad Lahat

    "Neo"  |  13-5-0

    Impressive on the ground. Did well, but couldn't finish early and slowed down late.
    W - Siler, Jul 2014; L - Pepey, Mar 2014;
    

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    Steven Siler

    "Super"  |  33-25-1

    Bad TDD, but is able to get back up. Came back strong on the third, but lost the first two.
    L - Lahat, Jul 2014; L - Jason, Mar 2014; L - Bermudez, Nov 2013;
    

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    Cole Miller

    "Magrinho"  |  21-11-0, 1 NC

    Improved cardio, movement and striking volume and precision. Very slick on the ground.
    W - Sicilia, Jan 2014; W - Ogle, Oct 2013; L - Gamburyan, Aug 2013;
    

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    Des Green

    "The Predator"  |  25-8-0

    Athletic, with good wrestling and cardio. Mixes his TDs well.
    L - Weichel, May 2014; W - Martinez, Mar 2014; W - Richman, Feb 2014;
    

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    Fabrício Guerreiro

    "Guerreiro"  |  22-5-0, 1 NC

    Looked more mature and complete. Impressive submission win.
    W - Shamhalaev, May 2014; L - Freire, Oct 2013; W - Green, Sep 2013;
    

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    Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev

    "Assassin"  |  11-3-1

    A little passive on the feet. Careless on the ground. Another brutal submission loss.
    L - Guerreiro, May 2014; L - Curran, Apr 2013; W - Martinez, Feb 2013;
    

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    Rad Martinez

    15-3-0

    Very powerful for the division. Solid wrestling and cardio. Unimpressive movement.
    W - Berto, Mar 2014; L - Shamhalaev, Feb 2013; W - Fabiano, Nov 2012;
    

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    Goiti Yamauchi

    28-6-0

    Slick on the ground. Very tall, with powerful punches. Doesn't protect position, but was more active.
    W - Richman, May 2014; L - Martinez, Feb 2014; W - Almeida, Nov 2013;
    

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    Mike Richman

    "The Marine"  |  18-8-0

    Precise, diverse boxing. Lacks the proper movement on offense. Nice TDD. Close decision loss.
    L - Yamauchi, May 2014; L - Green, Feb 2014; W - Stepanyan, Nov 2013;
    

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    Jimy Hettes

    "The Kid"  |  11-3-0

    Solid ground game. Not good at taking the fight down. Bad striking defense.
    L - Bermudez, Mar 2014; W - Whiteford, Oct 2013; L - Brimage, Sep 2012;
    

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    Robert Whiteford

    "The Hammer"  |  16-5-0, 1 NC

    Strong Judo base.
    W - Piñeda, Mar 2014; L - Hettes,
    

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    Daniel Pineda

    "The Pit"  |  28-15-0, 3 NC

    Bad TDD. With some striking and good transitions.
    L - Whiteford, Mar 2014; L - Brandão, Aug 2013; W - Lawrence, Apr 2013;
    

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    Matt Bessette

    "The Mangler"  |  25-10-0, 1 NC

    Very simple style. Was controlled on the ground.
    L - Weichel, Mar 2014; W - Nunes, Feb 2014; W - Piedmont, Sep 2013;
    

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    Diego Nunes

    "The Gun"  |  24-10-0

    Almost got a KO early but didn't push the pace enough and lost a decision.
    L - Bessette, Feb 2014; L - Freire, Sep 2013; L - Lentz, Jan 2013;
    

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    Akira Corassani

    12-6-0, 1 NC

    Moved well early and even tagged the high level opponent a bit, before being knocked out.
    L - Poirier, Apr 2014; W - Blanco, Nov 2013; W - Peralta, Apr 2013;
    

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    Waylon Lowe

    16-7-0, 2 NC

    Experienced. Good Wrestling and powerful punches. Quickly submitted.
    L - Karakhanyan, Sep 2013; W - Dollar, Mar 2013;
    

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    Edimilson Souza

    "Kevin"  |  18-7-0

    Solid striking. Good enough at avoiding TDs and getting back to the feet.
    W - Eddiva, May 2014; W - Arantes, Sep 2013;
    

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    Felipe Arantes

    "Sertanejo"  |  18-10-1, 2 NC

    Good all around game. Showed improved striking and TDD.
    W - Blanco, Feb 2014; L - Souza, Sep 2013; W - Pepey, Jun 2013;
    

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    Maximo Blanco

    "Maxi"  |  12-8-1, 1 NC

    Bad striking and wrestling defense. Not consistent. Showed better cardio and got a clear decision.
    W - Ogle, May 2014; L - Arantes, Feb 2014; L - Corassani, Nov 2013;
    

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    Sam Sicilia

    17-11-0

    Powerful GnP. Bad striking defense.
    W - Phillips, May 2014; L - Miller, Jan 2014; W - Pepey, Nov 2013;
    

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    Alexandre Bezerra

    "Popo"  |  22-7-0

    Had success early by taking the fight down. Decided to strike the next two rounds and lost.
    W - Dias, Nov 2013; L - Richman, Mar 2013; W - da Silva, Feb 2013;
    

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    Andre Fili

    "Touchy"  |  23-11-0, 1 NC

    Stellar performance on the first, slowed down, stopped moving and was finished late.
    L - Holloway, Apr 2014; W - Larsen, Oct 2013;
    

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    Godofredo Pepey

    14-7-0, 1 NC

    Quick KO win. Bad wrestling and very soft on his guard.
    W - Lahat, Mar 2014; L - Sicilia, Nov 2013; L - Arantes, Jun 2013;
    

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    Koji Oishi

    25-10-10

    Very experienced. Survived a bad moment late in the first and came back to get a KO.
    W - Banario, Dec 2013; W - Banario, May 2013;
    

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    Andy Ogle

    "The Little Axe"  |  9-6-0

    Did well to win round two, but was just a bit weaker everywhere.
    L - Blanco, May 2014; L - Oliveira, Feb 2014; L - Miller, Oct 2013;
    

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    Justin Lawrence

    "The American Kid"  |  11-5-0

    Couldn't avoid the clinch, was taken down and easily submitted.
    W - Saldaña, Oct 2013; L - Piñeda, Apr 2013; L - Holloway, Aug 2012;
    

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    Cleber Luciano

    16-7-0

    Good take downs, top control and submission defense. Doesn't go for the finish. Old.
    W - Camacho, Nov 2013; L - Piedmont, Mar 2013; W - Navarro, Jan 2013;
    

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    Will Martinez Jr.

    13-3-1

    Uninspired, but reliable style. Grinded the kid. Good win streak.
    W - Yamauchi, Feb 2014; W - Roddy, Nov 2013;
    

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    Akop Stepanyan

    "Sniper"  |  27-14-0, 1 NC

    Good on the feet and tough to take down. Bad defense both on the feet and on the ground.
    L - Richman, Nov 2013; L - Wilcox, Sep 2013; W - Saunders, Mar 2013;
    

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    Ricky Glenn

    "The Gladiator"  |  22-8-2

    Good submission defense. Precise left straight. Very long. Bad TDD. Good striking variety.
    W - Rofi, Sep 2013; W - Pimentel, Mar 2013;
    

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    Andre Tieva

    "The Diva"  |  9-2-0

    Young and undefeated. Good mix of KO and submission victories.
    W - Lane, Oct 2013;
    

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    Freddy Assunção

    10-2-0

    Very close fight, which he probably should have lost.
    W - Hansen, Jan 2014; W - Carillo, Jun 2012;
    

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    Brenson Hansen

    6-3-0

    Nice TDD. Young. Well rounded game. Athletic. Powerful kicks to the body and legs.
    W - Nefarios, Mar 2014; L - Assunção, Jan 2014; W - Montalvo, Jun 2013;
    

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    Zubaira Tukhugov

    "Warrior"  |  20-6-1

    Good cardio and movement on the feet. Throws and changes levels well. Had problems getting TDs.
    W - Andrade, Feb 2014;
    

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    Darrion Caldwell

    "The Wolf"  |  14-7-0, 1 NC

    Impressive wrestler. Young and undefeated. Quick submission win. Still fighting beginners.
    W - Pingitore, May 2014; W - Suma, Mar 2014; W - Chaw, Jul 2013;
    

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    Lucas Martins

    "Mineiro"  |  22-7-0

    Seems to be on the right division. Dangerous striking and BJJ. Improving defense.
    W - White, Jul 2014; W - Hernandez, Sep 2013; W - Larsen, May 2013;
    

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    Mirsad Bektić

    13-4-0

    Good prospect with solid striking and counter-wrestling. Young and undefeated.
    W - Skelly, Apr 2014;
    

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    Alexandre Pimentel

    "Pulga"  |  15-2-0

    Only one loss on his record. Good on the ground.
    W - Porter, Oct 2013; L - Glenn, Mar 2013;
    

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    Nick LoBosco

    8-1-0

    W - Mello, Oct 2013;
    

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    Dan Matala

    1-0-0

    Bad TDD. Very relentless on his attack. Tall. Is a mini Matt Brown.
    W - Cataro, Nov 2013;