Martin van Staden vs Dino Bagattin at EFC Africa 15

EFC Africa 15 will feature a long anticipated welterweight fight between Martin van Staden and Dino Bagattin. The two welterweights have twice been slated to square off, but injuries have thus far prevented the matchup. Lets hope that this time MMA fans will be treated to a great fight between two of the countries top welterweight fighters.

Martin "The Punisher" van Staden

Martin van Staden (18-6) suffered his first EFC loss to Michiel Opperman at EFC 13. The Punisher (#2 Welterweight rankings) who was on a three fight winning streak, will look to bounce back against Dino Bagattin and keep himself within reach of a welterweight title shot.

Martin van Staden

Dino "The Lion" Bagattin

Dino Bagattin (9-2) has won 4 of his last 5 fights, losing only to Michiel Opperman at EFC 12. The Lion, who recently won a split decision against Francois Kabulu at EFC 13, will look to build on this momentum and work himself back up to the top of the welterweight division. 

Dino Bagattin

Martin van Staden vs Dino Bagattin at EFC 15

Martin van Staden and Dino Bagattin find themselves in a very similar position. Having both recently lost to Michiel Opperman, the two fighters are looking to rebuild their way towards a title shot. With Opperman set to face Costa at EFC 16, the winner of this fight will certainly be in the EFC matchmakers minds when looking for the next welterweight title contender.

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Jadyson Costa vs Michiel Opperman at EFC 16

Today the Extreme Fighting Championship announced that Jadyson Costa will defend his welterweight title against Michiel Opperman at EFC 16. The event, which has not officially been released by the EFC, is rumoured to be taking place in Cape Town in September 2012.

Jadyson "Little Wanderlei" Costa

Jadyson Costa (13-12-1) dominated Dallas Jakobi at EFC 13 to become the EFC Africa welterweight champion. Costa out-struck Jakobi and managed to finish him via fourth round TKO. Jadyson Costa now holds an impressive 3-0 record in the EFC and sits atop the welterweight rankings. 

Jadyson Costa

Michiel Opperman

Michiel Opperman (10-6) has grown immensely as a mixed martial artist over the last 18 months and now holds an impressive 7 fight win streak (3-0 EFC). The former kickboxer has also developed a dangerous ground game and has submitted all three of his EFC opponents. With notable wins over Dino Bagattin and Martin van Staden, Michiel Opperman is a genuine contender for the welterweight title.

Michiel Opperman

Jadyson Costa vs Michiel Opperman at EFC 16

Jadyson Costa and Michiel Opperman are very different fighters, both physically and stylistically, which makes for an interesting match-up. Costa brings a certain mystique to the Hexagon due to his impressive international resume, while Opperman brings a reputation for winnings fights that on paper he oughtn't to win.

Both men are also undefeated in the EFC and have notched up some impressive wins in their tenure with the promotion. This is a fight I am really looking forward to.

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Francois Kabulu vs Amr Wahman at EFC 14

Today the EFC announced that Francois "The Frenchman" Kabulu and Amr Wahman will clash at EFC 14 in a welterweight bout.

Francois "The Frenchman" Kabulu

Francois Kabulu (5-3) has lost his last three outings in the EFC Hexagon. The Frenchman started his EFC career with two consecutive wins against Ashley Calvert and Josh Muller, but came up short against Leon Mynhardt, Martin van Staden and Dino Bagattin. 

Francois Kabulu

Amr Wahman

Amr Wahman (3-0) has only one EFC appearance to his name, a knockout of the night win against Leon Mynhardt at EFC Africa 11. The Egyptian fighter will want to build on this solid foundation and make a name for himself in the South African MMA scene.

Amr Wahman

Francois Kabulu vs Amr Wahman at EFC 14

This is a fight between two fighters in very different places within their careers. Kabulu desperately needs to get back into the winning column to maintain his contract, while Wahman will have hopes of moving up the ladder towards a title shot. It will be interesting to see who is the hungrier fighter.

Incidentally, Francois Kabulu has shown he can take a punch on several occasions. Wahman has shown he can deliver one. This is almost symbolic of this fight. 

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EFC Africa 14: David Buirski vs Kelvin Mwale welterweight fight

EFC Africa has announced a fantastic addition to their EFC 14 fight card. Shido fighter David Buirski will clash with World of Warriors' Kelvin "Mr Humble" Mwale in a welterweight fight. Both fighters have fought on the amateur circuit and professionally, but will be making their EFC Africa debuts.

David Buirski

David Buirski

David Buirski (2-0) has already proved his worth in the cage. Fighting out of the Shido fight team in Centurion, Buirski was undefeated in his amateur career and has taken this dominance into the professional sphere. David Buirski recently defeated Sydney Mokgolo at ROW XI which caught the attention of the EFC matchmakers. Buirski will now look to continue his impressive form when he steps into the EFC Hexagon, the continents biggest MMA stage, for the first time. 

Kelvin Mwale

Kelvin "Mr Humble" Mwale

Kelvin Mwale (1-2) used his freakish strength, solid stand-up and ever improving ground game to complete a stellar undefeated amateur career. The professional circuit however, has not been as easy for Mwale, who has been defeated twice, once via Disqualification against Johan van Staden and once via TKO against Michiel Opperman. Kelvin Mwale's sole professional win was a TKO victory against Paul Cunningham. The humble fighter, who has not fought in the last year, will return to the cage with something to prove. 

David Buirski vs Kelvin Mwale at EFC 14

David Buirski and Kelvin Mwale have achieved success in their MMA careers and are respected fighters. Both fighters have also been touted as future EFC title contenders and this fight will give them the perfect stage to live up to the hype. With very different styles, but the same goal, it will be a very interesting fight indeed, the winner of which will surely stand in good stead in a stacked welterweight division.

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MMA Welterweight rankings - April 2012

EFC 13 shook up the welterweight division, but in many ways added some definition and clarity. For the first time we have a definite champion, Jadyson Costa, and challenger, Michiel Opperman, and can look forward to another great welterweight title fight. The rest of the division is also stacked with top athletes who will ensure that the welterweight champion will have no shortage of great fights and the champion no shortage of quality opposition.

1. Jadyson Costa (13–12)

Jadyson “Little Wanderlei” Costa proved just how good he is at EFC 13. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt bested Dallas Jakobi in a predominantly stand-up affair to become the new EFC Africa welterweight champion. Having proved he has a very well rounded MMA game, Jadyson Costa (3-0 EFC) has the tools required for a long stint as champion.

2. Michiel Opperman (10-6)

Currently on a 7 fight winning streak (3-0 EFC), Michiel Opperman continued to impress at EFC 13 as he defeated Martin van Staden via standing Guillotine choke. With this victory Opperman put it beyond doubt as to who the number one welterweight contender is and will surely face Jadyson Costa for the title in the near future.

3. Martin “The Punisher” van Staden (18-6)

Martin van Staden was certainly not outclassed in his EFC 13 clash with Opperman. The Punisher spent the majority of the fight in a dominant position before being caught in a standing Guillotine. Still a threat to the welterweight division, van Staden will surely be back with a vengeance.  

4. Dallas Jakobi (12-5)

At EFC 13 Dallas Jakobi tasted defeat for the first time at welterweight. Jakobi (1-1 WW) still has plenty of great matches available in the division and will look to rebuild his way to the top .

5. Dino “The Lion” Bagattin (9-2)

Dino Bagattin returned to his winning ways with a controversial split decision win against Francois Kabulu at EFC 13. The Lion landed some nice shots but never really found a rhythm standing. He did however look to have improved on his ground game and managed to neutralise Kabulu effectively. Bagattin has some tough opponents ahead of him, but is still within sight of a title shot.

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Jadyson Costa is the new EFC Africa Welterweight Champion

Moments ago Jadyson "Little Wanderlei" Costa (13-12-1) defeated Dallas Jakobi to become the new EFC Africa Welterweight Champion. Jadyson Costa, who is now 3-0 in the EFC, dominated the four round title fight from the get go, using clinical counter punching to score almost at will. Costa looked like he was really enjoying himself as he taunted the former champion and continued to land punches and kicks throughout the fight. In the first and third rounds Dallas Jakobi was saved by the bell. The fourth round saw Costa drop a busted Jakobi and quickly finish him to become the new EFC Africa Welterweight champion.

Jadyson Costa, renowned for his high level ground game, said prior to the bout that he wanted to prove to the South African audience that he could stand with the best of them. Throughout the fight, Little Wanderlei did not attempt a sign take down or submission, and certainly achieved his goal with an impressive striking performance.

Costa was extremely happy to win the title, but more so to have down it in his newly adopted home city of Cape Town. The Cape Town crowd in turn rallied behind their fighter and were extremely vocal in their support of their local African Top Team fighter.

Jadyson Costa is now set to defend his newly earned welterweight strap against fellow EFC 13 victor Michiel Opperman, who managed to defeat Martin van Staden in their number one contender bout earlier tonight.

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Dallas Jakobi interview on The Octagon

Dallas Jakobi was interviewed on The Octagon on my Telespace this morning, prior to his EFC 13 welterweight title defence against Jadyson Costa.

Dallas Jakobi interview topics

The interview with Dallas Jakobi covers the following topics:

• How Dallas Jakobi got into MMA
• Jakobi's early MMA career
• Dallas Jakobi's fight style
• The welterweight title fight between Dallas Jakobi and Adam Speechly
• EFC going to Durban
• Dallas Jakobi's celebrity status
• Defending his title against Jadyson Costa at EFC 13 tonight
• Future plans for Dallas Jakobi in MMA

Dallas Jakobi interview

Click play below to listen to the full interview with Dallas Jakobi.
 

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Dino Bagattin vs Juan Lubbe EFC 08 fight video

Almost a year ago to the day, Dino Bagattin and Juan Lubbe had an action packed welterweight fight at EFC Africa 08. The two fighters gave the crowd quite a show and left it all in the Hexagon.

Skip forward to Friday and Dino Bagattin will face Francois Kabulu at EFC 13 in Cape Town in a fight which promises to deliver much of the same excitement. For more information on this fight read my article: Dino Bagattin vs Francois Kabulu EFC 13 fight preview

Dino Bagattin vs Juan Lubbe EFC Africa 08

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Dallas Jakobi vs Adam Speechly EFC 10 Title fight

Reigning EFC Africa welterweight champion Dallas Jakobi and his predecessor Adam Speechly will both be involved in EFC Africa title fights in the next two months. Jakobi will defend his welterweight strap against Jadyson Costa at EFC 13 on Friday 13 April, while Speechly is slated to face lightweight kingpin Costa Ioannou at EFC 14 on 1 June.

Dallas Jakobi vs Adam Speecly at EFC 10

It seems a age since the Dallas Jakobi and Adam Speechly clashed at EFC Africa 10 in a back and forward tussle which earned fight of the night and was later said to be one of the best fights in the EFC's history. Speechly was surprisingly effective on the feet and his usual dangerous self on the ground and nearly finished the fight on multiple occasions. It was however Dallas Jakobi who took top honours on the night, using effective top control and ground and pound to earn himself a unanimous decision victory and the EFC Africa welterweight title. Here is the highlight video from the fight.

Dallas Jakobi vs Adam Speechly welterweight title fight video

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Adam “The Prodigy” Speechly fighter profile

Adam “The Prodigy” Speechly is one of the most talented grapplers in South Africa, and has won countless grappling competitions in both his weight division and the  absolute divisions.

Speechly started his career as a submission wrestler, but soon found MMA, and given his background took to it instantly, accumulating an impressive 8-1 record before being contracted by the EFC. At the time, Speechly held notable wins over Ryan van Niekerk, Alex Cheboub and Dallas Jakobi. His lone loss came at the hands of current EFC Africa Middleweight champion Jeremy “Pitbull” Smith. Speecly had also won the USP / NHBSA 8 Man elimination tournament held in September 2009.


Adam Speechly continued his success in the EFC, with a 3-1 record which earned him a title shot against Nolan Swanepoel at EFC Africa 8 in April 2011. Speechly won this fight via second round Guillotine choke to become the first EFC Africa Welterweight champion. The title however was wrested from him later that year by Dallas Jakobi in a five round decision at EFC Africa 10.

Adam Speechly will now drop to lightweight to face Costa Ioannou for the EFC Africa Lightweight title at EFC 14.

Adam Speechly Stats

Age: 23
Height: 5’9” (175cm)
Weight: 70 Kg
Weight division: Lightweight / Welterweight
Stance: Orthadox
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Fight team: Smith’s Boxing Gym
Twitter profile: @AdamSpeechly

Adam Speechly fight stats

All time stats – 12 wins, 3 losses
EFC stats – 4 wins, 2 losses (1 KO, 3 Submissions)

Adam Speechly EFC fights

Opponent	Result	Method	Event
Dallas Jakobi	Loss	Decision (Unanimous)	EFC Africa 10
Nolan Swanepoel	Win	Submission (Guillotine Choke)	EFC Africa 8
Abdullah Hamdan	Loss	KO (Punches)	EFC Africa 6
Nolan Swanepoel	Win	Submission (Rear-naked Choke)	EFC Africa 4
Russell van Heerden	Win	TKO (Elbows)	EFC Africa 3
Dino Bagattin	Win	Submission (Rear-naked Choke)	EFC Africa 2

Adam Speechly Fighting Achievements

2012 – EFC Africa Lightweight Challenger

2012 – Quantum Cup Absolute Grappling Champion (No-Gi)

2012 – Quantum Cup u75kg Grappling Champion (No-Gi)

2011 – First EFC Africa Welterweight Champion

2010 – Quantum Cup Absolute Grappling Runner up (No-Gi)

2010 – Quantum Cup u75kg Grappling Champion (No-Gi)

2009 – USP / NHBSA 8 Man elimination tournament champion

Adam Speechly MMA South Africa Awards

#2 MMA South Africa welterweightrankings

Adam Speechly Articles

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EFC Africa 13 - Jakobi vs Costa: New Promo Video

The Extreme Fighting Championship has released a new promotional video for the main event of their upcoming  event - EFC Africa 13. The headline event sees reigning EFC Africa welterweight champion Dallas Jakobi (#1 Welterweight Rankings) defend his title against dangerous Brazilian fighter Jadyson Costa.

The new promo video takes the viewer into the mind of the fighters as the prepare for the upcoming fight. For more information on this fight, read my preview article: Dallas Jakobi vs Jadyson Costa fight preview

Dallas Jakobi vs Jadyson Costa Promo Video

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Martin van Staden vs Michiel Opperman EFC 13 fight preview

The welterweight division will be  squarely in the spotlight at EFC 13. The event, the EFC’s first in Cape Town, will not only play host to a welterweight title fight between Dallas Jakobi and Jadyson Costa, but a number one contender match between Martin van Staden and Michiel Opperman. With such a high profile welterweight fight card, EFC 13 could drastically change the landscape of the division.

Martin “The Punisher” van Staden (18-5)

Martin van Staden (#4 Welterweight rankings) is one of the most experienced MMA fighters in South Africa and has fought some of the toughest men in the country, including EFC Middleweight champion Jeremy Smith and EFC Welterweight Champion Dallas Jakobi. Van Staden also has international experience with a fight against UFC fighter Brian Ebersole.

Currently on a three fight winning streak in the EFC, van Staden has finished all three of his opponents - Steven Momah, Francois Kabulu and Nolan Swanepoel.

The Punisher was originally slated to fight Dino Bagattin at EFC 10 and EFC 12, but injuries lead to both fights being cancelled. Martin van Staden will finally have the chance to prove he is the number one contender in the welterweight division when he takes on Michiel Opperman at EFC 13.

Michiel Opperman (9-6)

Michiel Opperman (#3 Welterweight rankings) is currently on a six fight winning streak across two divisions with victories over Danie van Heerden, Johan van Staden, Kelvin Mwale, Ronald Dlamini, Daniel Sinclair and Dino Bagattin. Opperman has finished 5 of these fights.

At EFC 12, Michiel Opperman made his move to welterweight in a high profile bout against Dino Bagattin. Opperman looked impressive standing and on the ground and eventually defeated Bagattin via second round triangle choke. With this win Opperman proved that he is a serious contender in the welterweight division and will want to continue his vein of good form when he enters the Hexagon against Martin van Staden at EFC 13.

EFC 13 Fighter Comparison

Both Martin van Staden and Michiel Opperman are experienced fighters and have shown to be well rounded mixed martial artists. Martin van Staden does however  have the more impressive resume.

Standing I have to give the advantage to Opperman, who has the better striking pedigree and enjoys a marginal height advantage. Opperman also showed great composure under fire in the Bagattin fight.

While Opperman’s ground game has improved dramatically in recent fights, the ground certainly favours Martin van Staden, who is not only a high level grappler, but the owner of some vicious ground and pound.

Conditioning could also be a huge factor in this fight. Opperman will be entering the cage after back to back fight camps, van Staden after a long injury break. Due to the fact that neither of Opperman’s camps were particularly long, this should favour him greatly and he should enter the Hexagon with a slight advantage.

Martin van Staden vs Michiel Opperman EFC 13 prediction

Michiel Opperman is not the most aggressive striker, which plays into Martin van Staden’s hands.Given time to figure out his opponent,  Van Staden is an expert at identifying and exploiting weaknesses. As the fight progresses,  I believe Van Staden will begin to dictate the pace and look to take it to the mat. A lot will depend on Opperman’s ability to land counter strikes while defending the take down. I believe Van Staden will have a tough time getting him down, but will eventually succeed in the second round, secure his position and end the fight via ground and pound TKO.

That being said, I have the hugest respect for Opperman’s abilities and would not be at all surprised if I was proved wrong courtesy of a solid punch.

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Dallas Jakobi vs Martin Van Staden

EFC 13 has set the stage for some amazing future Welterweight clashes. As it is, the event will play host to some huge fights, including a Welterweight title fight between reigning champion Dallas Jakobi and Jadyson Costa, and a number one contender bout between Martin van Staden and Michiel Opperman. In fact, 4 out of my Top 5 Welterweights in SA will be fighting at EFC 13.

The results of these fights will determine the next match-ups in the Welterweight division. One possibility is a bout between Dallas Jakobi and Martin van Staden, a rematch of their 2009 clash in which Van Staden defeated Jakobi via TKO.

Dallas Jakobi vs Martin van Staden 1 took place an age ago in the rapidly evolving South African MMA community, under very different conditions and between two very different fighters. I happened to stumble upon the fight on Youtube.

Dallas Jakobi vs Martin van Staden Fight Video

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Dino Bagattin vs Francois Kabulu EFC 13 fight preview

Dino Bagattin vs Francois Kabulu at EFC Africa 13 promises to be a violent affair. Both fighters have vicious stand-up skills and both men have a point to prove... the perfect recipe for an entertaining welterweight fight.

Dino “The Lion” Bagattin (8-2)

At EFC 12, Dino Bagattin suffered a major setback in his pursuit of the EFC Welterweight title when he lost to Michiel Opperman. Bagattin, who looked fluid and accurate trading on the feet, was submitted by Opperman in the second frame. The Loss was Bagattin’s first in two years. Undeterred however, the Lion will jump straight back into the Hexagon at EFC 13 and look to start his climb to the top once more.

Francois “The Frenchman” Kabulu (5-2)

Francois Kabulu has had a mixed bag of results in the EFC. The Frenchman holds wins over Ashley Calvert and Josh Muller, but has lost his last two bouts to Leon Mynhardt and Martin van Staden. Kabulu has shown impressive heart and an impressive chin to go with his solid stand-up skills.

Fighter Comparison

Both fighters are stand-up specialists with knock out power and a willingness to trade punches. Bagattin has the better pedigree and judging from their last few fights, should have the advantage standing.

Neither fighter has shown an affinity for the ground, and this is likely a domain which will be utilised scarcely in this MMA bout.

Being the older and more experienced fighter, Bagattin should have a slight mental edge in this fight. Kabulu does have the Cape Town home ground advantage and an iron will which may help to level the playing field.

Dino Bagattin vs Francois Kabulu Prediction

There is no doubt in my mind that this fight will take place predominantly on the feet. Francois Kabulu will likely push forward and throw his trademark bombs, while Bagattin will look to find his range and counter his somewhat wilder opponent. Such a bout could end with a single punch, but I believe Bagattin will keep his composure, use good movement and pick his shots to simply outbox Kabulu. After landing several shots throughout the fight, I believe Dino Bagattin with floor Kabulu in the second round to earn a TKO victory.

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Jadyson Costa - EFC 10 Submission of the night

Jadyson Costa made an impressive EFC Africa debut against veteran Wade Henderson.

After a brief exchange on the feet, Costa shot for a single and scored a taken down. Henderson quickly reversed the position and ended up in Jadyson's full guard. Costa attempted various submissions unsuccessfully before landing a Kimura which forced Henderson to tap with 1:44 left in the first round.

Jadyson Costa vs Wade Henderson EFC 10 Submission of the night

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Jadyson Costa EFC 11 Submission of the night

Jadyson Costa earned his second submission of the night award at EFC Africa 11 against James Rennie.

The fight spent all of 12 seconds on the feet, before a missed head kick by Costa resorted in a take down for Rennie. Jadyson Costa lost no time in getting to work off his back and managed to sweep Rennie and take command. From there it was downhill for Rennie as Costa worked his positions nicely and landed some big shots before sinking in a deep rear naked choke to end the fight via submission.

Jadyson Costa vs James Rennie EFC 11 Submission of the night

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Jadyson "Little Wanderlei" Costa - Fighter Profile

Jadyson “Little Wanderlei” Costa began his martial arts career with Karate, Boxing and Muay Thai... MMA was the natural progression. Costa was dubbed “Little Wanderlei” because his fighting style resembled that of Wanderlei Silva.

Jadyson Costa describes his first MMA fights as “street” fights, with no rules and no gloves. Costa soon progressed to the big stage and has fought in organisations across the globe, including the legendary Japanese promotion – Pride. Costa has also trained with some of the biggest names in MMA, including Wanderlei Silva and Mauricio Shogun Rua.

After a series of losses, Jadyson Costa moved to South Africa to fight and teach. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt soon found a home in the EFC and showcased his incredible grappling skills to win his first two fights via submission. This earned Little Wanderlei a welterweight title shot against Dallas Jakobi at EFC 13.

Jadyson Costa stats

Nickname: Little Wanderlei
Age: 31
Height: 5’9” (175cm)
Weight: 78 Kg
Weight division: Welterweight
Stance: Orthadox
Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa
Fight team: African Top Team
Twitter profile: N/A

Jadyson Costa fight stats

EFC Stats – 2 wins, 0 losses
All time stats – 12 wins, 12 losses

Jadyson Costa EFC fights

Opponent	Result	Method	Event
James Rennie	Win	Submission (Rear-naked Choke)	EFC Africa 11
Wade Henderson	Win	Submission (Kimura)	EFC Africa 10

Jadyson Costa Fighting Achievements

Fought in Pride in Japan

Jadyson Costa Ranks Achieved

Jadyson Costa has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Georges St-Pierre - UFC Welterweight Champion

Georges "Rush" St-Pierre is the poster boy of the UFC and considered by many to be one of the best Pound for Pound fighters in the world. St-Pierre started his career in the UFC in 2004 at age 22 and has had a long and illustrious career, beating some of the most dangerous men on the planet along the way. Although St-Pierre did face Matt Hughes in a title fight in 2004, the fight is not documented here as he never claimed the title.

Georges St-Pierre UFC title fights

Fighter	UFC Stats	Rating	Bonuses	Score
Matt Hughes	14-2	2.697	Title	3.447
Matt Serra	4-4	1.885	Title, KO	-1.865
Matt Serra	5-4	1.984	Title, KO	2.734
Jon Fitch	8-0	2.8	Title, Streak(1)	3.382
BJ Penn	9-3	2.279	Title, KO, Streak(2)	3.180
Thiago Alves	9-2	2.364	Title, Streak(3)	3.178
Dan Hardy	4-0	2.419	Title, Streak(4)	3.211
Josh Koscheck	13-4	2.343	Title, Streak(5)	3.199
Jake Shields	1-0	2.566	Title, Streak(6)	3.526
Total	67-19	21.34		23.895
Average	78%	2.371		2.655

Georges St-Pierre UFC title summary

• Georges St-Pierre has the second longest winning title winning streak – 7 fights.
• Georges St- Pierre is one of two champions to have lost in the UFC (along with Jon Jones)
• Georges St-Pierre is the only champion to have lost his UFC title.
• Georges St-Pierre has faced the third highest rated opponent – Jon Fitch
• Georges St-Pierre has the second most KO/TKO title victories – 2
• Georges St-Pierre has the lowest average fight rating, largely influenced by his title loss.

My Statistical Analysis of UFC Champions

1: Who is the most dominant UFC Champion? - introduction
2: Dominick Cruz

3: Jose Aldo

4: Benson Henderson

5: Georges St-Pierre

6: Anderson Silva

7: Jon Jones

8: Junior dos Santos

9: Fighter comparisons

10: Most dominant UFC Champion - conclusion

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