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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama (11-01-2025)

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#15][#10UFC] Steve Garcia (18-5-0, -121) vs. [#19][#14UFC] David Onama (14-2-0, -100)

Last 3 Fights: Steve Garcia (3-0-0)
2025-07-12: W vs. [#46FW] Calvin Kattar (23-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-09-07: W vs. [#54LW] Kyle Nelson (17-6-1) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:59 of round 1
2024-07-20: W vs. [#182FW] Seung Woo Choi (11-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: David Onama (3-0-0)
2025-04-26: W vs. [#20FW] Giga Chikadze (15-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-11-16: W vs. [#574FW] Roberto Romero (8-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-04-27: W vs. [#86FW] Jonathan Pearce (14-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Steve Garcia	-121		52.26%
Elo K170	Steve Garcia	1915.52	+52.52	57.50%
Elo Modified	Steve Garcia	1904.40	+46.37	56.63%
Glicko-1	Steve Garcia	1970.38	+48.69	56.96%
WHR	Steve Garcia	1875.46	+76.21	60.79%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Steve Garcia 33.4, David Onama 31.4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Steve Garcia 112, David Onama 189
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)
[#10][#7UFC] Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-2-0, -140) vs. [#15][#11UFC] Ante Delija (26-6-0, +115)

Last 3 Fights: Waldo Cortes-Acosta (2-1-0)
2025-08-23: L vs. [#5HW+] Sergei Pavlovich (20-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2025-06-07: W vs. [#11HW+] Serghei Spivac (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2025-03-15: W vs. [#38HW+] Ryan Spann (23-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ante Delija (2-1-0)
2025-09-06: W vs. [#19HW+] Marcin Tybura (27-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:03 of round 1
2025-04-12: W vs. [#79HW+] Yorgan De Castro (12-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 1
2024-04-04: L vs. [#17HW+] Valentin Moldavsky (14-4-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 2:17 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Waldo Cortes-Acosta	-140		55.63%
Elo K170	Ante Delija	1872.44	+43.48	56.22%
Elo Modified	Ante Delija	1883.77	+24.77	53.56%
Glicko-1	Ante Delija	1949.56	+68.28	59.70%
WHR	Ante Delija	1869.92	+96.40	63.53%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Waldo Cortes-Acosta 34.1, Ante Delija 35.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Waldo Cortes-Acosta 70, Ante Delija 56
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)
[#62][#42UFC] Themba Gorimbo (14-5-0, -139) vs. [*] Jeremiah Wells (12-4-1, +117)

Last 3 Fights: Themba Gorimbo (2-1-0)
2024-12-07: L vs. [#35WW] Vicente Luque (23-12-1) via Technical Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 0:52 of round 1
2024-10-12: W vs. [#88WW] Niko Price (16-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-05-18: W vs. [#104WW] Ramiz Brahimaj (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jeremiah Wells (1-2-0)
2024-02-10: L vs. [#41WW] Max Griffin (20-12-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-08-05: L vs. [#77WW] Carlston Harris (19-7-0) via Technical Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 1:50 of round 3
2023-04-22: W vs. [#125WW] Matthew Semelsberger (11-8-0) via SD (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Themba Gorimbo	-139		55.79%
Elo K170	Themba Gorimbo	1652.70	+19.55	52.81%
Elo Modified	Jeremiah Wells	1687.53	+13.30	51.91%
Glicko-1	Jeremiah Wells	1727.12	+66.42	59.44%
WHR	Jeremiah Wells	1591.08	+35.73	55.12%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Themba Gorimbo 34.8, Jeremiah Wells 39.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Themba Gorimbo 329, Jeremiah Wells 630
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 Focus: Analyzing the Canadian Contenders at UFC Vancouver, Including Jasudavicius’s Title Shot Aspirations

Posted on October 27, 2025 by A. J. Riot

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With the UFC returning to Vancouver, British Columbia, the focus is on Canadian athletes aiming to advance in the global rankings. The Fightmatrix MMA Rankings, which are based on objective data from the CIRRS engine, show that these fights on home soil are very important. They are a crucial period where performance metrics, especially the strength of the opponent and the kind of victory, can change a fighter’s path in a big way. Both Canadian fans and experts want to know which member of the “Maple Leaf Militia” is most likely to make the biggest leap in the weight classes. The rankings method gives us the solution by looking at the forthcoming encounters in a strict way.

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UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane Preview

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Jack Latham

Tom Aspinall (C) vs Ciryl Gane

Background

A blockbuster encounter headlines UFC 321 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as the heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, defends his belt for the first time against Ciryl Gane.

This will be Aspinall’s first defence after claiming the title in June, following Jon Jones’ retirement. He had previously won eight of his nine fights in the UFC, with each victory coming via either submission or KO.

Aspinall’s only loss was also in contentious fashion, as he injured his medial collateral ligament after just 15 seconds of his first fight with Curtis Blaydes.

As for Gane, this will be his second shot at UFC gold after his submission loss to Jon Jones in March 2023. A controversial victory over Aleksandar Volkov last year has given him another opportunity, one that ‘Bon Gamin’ will be desperate to take.

Gane has showcased his knockout power in the past with victories over Tai Tuivasa and Serghei Spivac but is also very efficient in the clinch, something that may put the champion on notice…

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Jack Latham

My name is Jack Latham.

I am 20 years old and am currently studying Sports Journalism at the University of Chester.

I became interested in combat sports, particularly MMA, in the lockdown period and have followed it closely ever since.

I have previously created my own website titled ‘Combat Corner,’ where I produce MMA content.

This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Jason

Both parlays still in the green!

Fights considered must satisfy all of the criteria below:

Both fighters must be active (fought in 360 days prior to event). Reduces uncertainty.
Both fighters must have at least 5 fights, with at least 1 draw or 1 loss (excluding debut). More data makes WHR happy.
Both fighters must be rated in the same division as the fight. Further reduces uncertainty.
Must have odds from at least three bookmakers.

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Upcoming Events: Real Fight Promotion (RFP) Continues Its 2025 Season with Two Shows in Western Ukraine

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Vitaliy Vovk

Real Fight Promotion (RFP) — Ukraine’s leading MMA organization — is set to close out the 2025 season with two events this November. Both cards promise high-level competition, regional pride, and a mix of professional MMA and combat sambo action.

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Vitaliy Vovk

MMA Promoter | Event Organizer | Analyst

Founder & President of Real Fight Promotion (RFP) – one of the longest-running and most recognized MMA organizations in Ukraine. Organizer of 100+ MMA events. Contributor, analyst, and Trusted Promoter collaborating with leading global MMA platforms.

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Brief Fight Analysis: Volkov vs. Almeida (UFC 321 – Aspinall vs. Gane)

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Vitaliy Vovk

Oct 25, 2025 / Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Current Fighter Status

Alexander Volkov (#4 HW per FightMatrix / #2 UFC):

Record: 38–11–0
Experience: 49 professional bouts; moderate activity level; last fight in 2024
Strengths: Powerful striking, height (201 cm), 203 cm reach, extensive top-10 UFC experience
Weaknesses: Occasional takedown defense issues; reduced footwork speed compared to younger opponents

Jailton “Malhadinho” Almeida (#6 HW per FightMatrix / #5 UFC):

Record: 22–3–0
Experience: 25 professional bouts; highly active; recent fights in 2024–2025
Strengths: Elite grappling (BJJ black belt), high takedown accuracy, excellent cardio
Weaknesses: Less experience against elite-tier opposition; striking less destructive than Volkov’s

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MMA Promoter | Event Organizer | Analyst

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Della Maddalena vs Makhachev: Who’s more likely to come out on top?

Posted on October 16, 2025 by A. J. Riot

All eyes are turning towards the much-anticipated fight for the UFC Welterweight title that will take place between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. We wait with bated breath for the bout on November 15^th when the Aussie and Russian will face off in Madison Square Garden.

It’s sure to be a close one between Della Maddalena, the current UFC Welterweight Champion, and Makhachev, the former Lightweight Champion. Both have the skills needed to take the title, but Makhachev will enter the contest as many people’s favorite, especially given his current all-round form. There’s more to look forward to with the Women’s Flyweight title between Shevchenko and Weili also on the cards!

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This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Jason

Both parlays still in the green!

Fights considered must satisfy all of the criteria below:

Both fighters must be active (fought in 360 days prior to event). Reduces uncertainty.
Both fighters must have at least 5 fights, with at least 1 draw or 1 loss (excluding debut). More data makes WHR happy.
Both fighters must be rated in the same division as the fight. Further reduces uncertainty.
Must have odds from at least three bookmakers.

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WBU World Championship Title in Master Boxing – Event Preview

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Heather

Master Boxing: Germany vs. England – November 15, 2025, in Markt Erlbach, Germany

VENUE:

Rangauhalle

Zennhäuser Weg 6

91459 Markt Erlbach, Germany

Rafał Kwiatkowski (Saarbrücken, Germany) and Loris Baldacci (Italy) are competing for the WBU Masters Boxing World Title

The main event consists of two exceptional technical boxers. Therefore, this will make for a competitive matchup and what is likely to be an interesting fight. The boxers will be competing for a WBU World Championship title in Master Boxing.

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MMA & Boxing Author | Business Development Consultant
I have been a fan and avid viewer of all combat sports for decades. As a teenager I practiced Judo, this is what eventually piqued my interest in Mixed Martial Arts. I have been a spectator of the UFC since 2001. For 25 years I’ve worked in healthcare, and now am trying to make something that was a hobby, into a full-time endeavor.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen (10-18-2025)

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#8][#7UFC] Reinier de Ridder (21-2-0, -196) vs. [#14][#12UFC] Brendan Allen (25-7-0, +162)

Last 3 Fights: Reinier de Ridder (3-0-0)
2025-07-26: W vs. [#9MW] Robert Whittaker (26-9-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2025-05-03: W vs. [#33MW] Bo Nickal (7-1-0) via TKO (Knees) in 1:53 of round 2
2025-01-18: W vs. [#23WW] Kevin Holland (28-14-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 3:31 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Brendan Allen (1-2-0)
2025-07-19: W vs. [#19MW] Marvin Vettori (19-9-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-02-22: L vs. [#6MW] Anthony Hernandez (15-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-09-28: L vs. [#9P4P][#3MW] Nassourdine Imavov (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Reinier de Ridder	-196		63.43%
Elo K170	Reinier de Ridder	2095.33	+86.75	62.23%
Elo Modified	Reinier de Ridder	2051.28	+65.22	59.28%
Glicko-1	Reinier de Ridder	2107.48	+66.11	59.40%
WHR	Reinier de Ridder	1974.39	+54.36	57.76%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Reinier de Ridder 35.1, Brendan Allen 29.8
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Reinier de Ridder 84, Brendan Allen 91
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)
[#23][#20UFC] Kevin Holland (28-14-0, +110) vs. [#60][#41UFC] Mike Malott (12-2-1, -132)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Holland (2-1-0)
2025-07-19: L vs. [#16WW] Daniel Rodriguez (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-06-07: W vs. [#34WW] Vicente Luque (23-12-1) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 1:03 of round 2
2025-03-22: W vs. [#48WW] Gunnar Nelson (19-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Malott (2-1-0)
2025-05-10: W vs. [#118WW] Charlie Radtke (10-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 2
2024-11-02: W vs. [#168WW] Trevin Giles (16-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2024-01-20: L vs. [#20WW] Neil Magny (31-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:45 of round 3

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mike Malott	-132		54.43%
Elo K170	Kevin Holland	1859.21	+96.31	63.52%
Elo Modified	Kevin Holland	1855.48	+96.96	63.60%
Glicko-1	Kevin Holland	1948.80	+158.52	71.35%
WHR	Kevin Holland	1815.83	+55.68	57.94%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Kevin Holland 32.9, Mike Malott 33.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kevin Holland 91, Mike Malott 161
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 (125)
[#7P4P][#8DD][#2][#2UFC] Manon Fiorot (12-2-0, -237) vs. [#14P4P][#9][#7UFC] Jasmine Jasudavicius (14-3-0, +192)
Manon Fiorot is the All-Time #23 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Manon Fiorot (2-1-0)
2025-05-10: L vs. [#2P4P][#4DD][#1FLY] Valentina Shevchenko (25-4-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2024-03-30: W vs. [#10P4P][#4FLY] Erin Blanchfield (13-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2023-09-02: W vs. [#9P4P][#5FLY] Rose Namajunas (14-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jasmine Jasudavicius (3-0-0)
2025-05-10: W vs. [#13SW] Jessica Andrade (26-15-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:40 of round 1
2025-02-01: W vs. [#20BW] Mayra Bueno Silva (10-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-11-02: W vs. [#32BW] Ariane Lipski da Silva (17-11-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:28 of round 3

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Manon Fiorot	-237		67.24%
Elo K170	Manon Fiorot	1894.95	+109.13	65.21%
Elo Modified	Manon Fiorot	1876.91	+80.52	61.38%
Glicko-1	Manon Fiorot	1880.81	+81.29	61.49%
WHR	Manon Fiorot	1833.98	+106.55	64.87%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Manon Fiorot 35.6, Jasmine Jasudavicius 36.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Manon Fiorot 161, Jasmine Jasudavicius 161
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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot (10-11-2025)

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#4][#4UFC] Charles Oliveira (35-11-0, +103) vs. [#8][#7UFC] Mateusz Gamrot (25-3-0, -125)
Charles Oliveira is the All-Time #7 ranked Lightweight and #33 ranked Absolute fighter.
Mateusz Gamrot is the All-Time #40 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (1-2-0)
2025-06-28: L vs. [#3P4P][#2LW] Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:27 of round 1
2024-11-16: W vs. [#25LW] Michael Chandler (23-10-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)
2024-04-13: L vs. [*] Arman Tsarukyan (22-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Mateusz Gamrot (2-1-0)
2025-05-31: W vs. [#43LW] Ludovit Klein (23-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-08-17: L vs. [#7LW] Dan Hooker (24-12-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2024-03-09: W vs. [#34WW] Rafael dos Anjos (32-17-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mateusz Gamrot	-125		53.00%
Elo K170	Charles Oliveira	2227.10	+126.49	67.44%
Elo Modified	Charles Oliveira	2236.28	+133.72	68.35%
Glicko-1	Charles Oliveira	2306.84	+142.21	69.40%
WHR	Charles Oliveira	2123.44	+85.57	62.07%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Charles Oliveira 36.0, Mateusz Gamrot 34.8
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charles Oliveira 105, Mateusz Gamrot 133
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#9][#9UFC] Deiveson Figueiredo (24-5-1, +227) vs. [#19][#18UFC] Montel Jackson (15-2-0, -283)

Last 3 Fights: Deiveson Figueiredo (1-2-0)
2025-05-03: L vs. [#5BW] Cory Sandhagen (18-6-0) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 4:08 of round 2
2024-11-23: L vs. [#3BW] Petr Yan (19-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2024-08-03: W vs. [#11BW] Marlon Vera (24-10-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Montel Jackson (3-0-0)
2025-05-03: W vs. [#44BW] Daniel Marcos (17-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-07-13: W vs. [#45BW] DaMon Blackshear (17-8-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:18 of round 1
2023-04-22: W vs. [*] Rani Yahya (28-12-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:42 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Montel Jackson	-283		70.72%
Elo K170	Montel Jackson	1969.71	+15.47	52.22%
Elo Modified	Deiveson Figueiredo	1965.31	+33.55	54.81%
Glicko-1	Montel Jackson	2002.60	+5.10	50.73%
WHR	Montel Jackson	1963.94	+109.03	65.19%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Deiveson Figueiredo 37.8, Montel Jackson 33.4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo 161, Montel Jackson 161
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)
[#24][#21UFC] Vicente Luque (23-11-1, +375) vs. [#21LW][#14LWUFC] Joel Alvarez (22-3-0, -526)
Vicente Luque is the All-Time #42 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Vicente Luque (1-2-0)
2025-06-07: L vs. [#22WW] Kevin Holland (28-14-0) via Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 1:03 of round 2
2024-12-07: W vs. [#59WW] Themba Gorimbo (14-5-0) via Technical Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 0:52 of round 1
2024-03-30: L vs. [#7WW] Joaquin Buckley (21-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:17 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Joel Alvarez (3-0-0)
2024-12-14: W vs. [#45LW] Drakkar Klose (16-3-1) via KO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 2:48 of round 1
2024-08-03: W vs. [#105LW] Elves Brener (16-6-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:36 of round 3
2023-07-22: W vs. [#81LW] Marc Diakiese (18-8-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 4:26 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Joel Alvarez	-526		79.96%
Elo K170	Joel Alvarez	1973.41	+122.34	66.91%
Elo Modified	Joel Alvarez	1963.34	+94.48	63.27%
Glicko-1	Joel Alvarez	2060.11	+167.67	72.42%
WHR	Joel Alvarez	2000.06	+261.11	81.81%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Vicente Luque 33.9, Joel Alvarez 32.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vicente Luque 126, Joel Alvarez 301
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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 (10-04-2025)

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#6P4P][#1][#1UFC] Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1, -249) vs. [#14P4P][#2][#2UFC] Alex Pereira (12-3-0, +202)
Magomed Ankalaev is the All-Time #20 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Alex Pereira is the All-Time #13 ranked Light Heavyweight and #50 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Magomed Ankalaev (3-0-0)
2025-03-08: W vs. [#2LHW] Alex Pereira (12-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2024-10-26: W vs. [#25LHW] Aleksandar Rakic (14-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-01-13: W vs. [#14LHW] Johnny Walker (22-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:42 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Alex Pereira (2-1-0)
2025-03-08: L vs. [#6P4P][#1LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2024-10-05: W vs. [#7LHW] Khalil Rountree (14-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:32 of round 4
2024-06-29: W vs. [#3LHW] Jiri Prochazka (31-5-1) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:13 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Magomed Ankalaev	-249		68.30%
Elo K170	Magomed Ankalaev	2324.17	+127.08	67.51%
Elo Modified	Magomed Ankalaev	2299.36	+124.87	67.24%
Glicko-1	Magomed Ankalaev	2415.79	+113.87	65.82%
WHR	Magomed Ankalaev	2116.82	+19.09	52.75%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Magomed Ankalaev 33.3, Alex Pereira 38.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Magomed Ankalaev 210, Alex Pereira 210
Previous Match-up Record: Magomed Ankalaev leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alex Pereira leads 1-0
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Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1P4P][#2DD][#1][#1UFC] Merab Dvalishvili (20-4-0, -374) vs. [#5][#5UFC] Cory Sandhagen (18-5-0, +286)
Merab Dvalishvili is the All-Time #6 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Cory Sandhagen is the All-Time #15 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Merab Dvalishvili (3-0-0)
2025-06-07: W vs. [#2BW] Sean OMalley (18-3-0) via Submission (North-South Choke) in 4:42 of round 3
2025-01-18: W vs. [#4BW] Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2024-09-14: W vs. [#2BW] Sean OMalley (18-3-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Cory Sandhagen (2-1-0)
2025-05-03: W vs. [#9BW] Deiveson Figueiredo (24-5-1) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 4:08 of round 2
2024-08-03: L vs. [#4BW] Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2023-08-05: W vs. [#15BW] Rob Font (22-9-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Merab Dvalishvili	-374		75.27%
Elo K170	Merab Dvalishvili	2406.93	+276.27	83.06%
Elo Modified	Merab Dvalishvili	2358.08	+276.70	83.10%
Glicko-1	Merab Dvalishvili	2457.47	+287.63	83.96%
WHR	Merab Dvalishvili	2199.33	+207.14	76.72%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Merab Dvalishvili 34.7, Cory Sandhagen 33.4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Merab Dvalishvili 119, Cory Sandhagen 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Merab Dvalishvili leads 3-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#15P4P][#3][#3UFC] Jiri Prochazka (31-5-1, -176) vs. [#7][#6UFC] Khalil Rountree (14-7-0, +144)
Jiri Prochazka is the All-Time #24 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Khalil Rountree is the All-Time #47 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jiri Prochazka (2-1-0)
2025-01-18: W vs. [#8LHW] Jamahal Hill (13-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:01 of round 3
2024-06-29: L vs. [#2LHW] Alex Pereira (12-3-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:13 of round 2
2024-04-13: W vs. [#25LHW] Aleksandar Rakic (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:17 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (2-1-0)
2025-06-21: W vs. [#8LHW] Jamahal Hill (13-4-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 50-45)
2024-10-05: L vs. [#2LHW] Alex Pereira (12-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:32 of round 4
2023-12-09: W vs. [*] Anthony Smith (38-22-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:56 of round 3

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jiri Prochazka	-176		60.87%
Elo K170	Jiri Prochazka	2133.48	+153.71	70.78%
Elo Modified	Jiri Prochazka	2114.95	+165.95	72.22%
Glicko-1	Jiri Prochazka	2227.22	+239.20	79.85%
WHR	Jiri Prochazka	2008.75	+161.16	71.66%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Jiri Prochazka 32.9, Khalil Rountree 35.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jiri Prochazka 259, Khalil Rountree 105
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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