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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer (03-28-2026)

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#5][#5UFC] Israel Adesanya (24-5-0, -133) vs. [#19][#16UFC] Joe Pyfer (15-3-0, +108)
Israel Adesanya is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight and #15 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (0-3-0)
2025-02-01: L vs. [#3MW] Nassourdine Imavov (17-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 2
2024-08-17: L vs. [#9DD][#9P4P][#2MW] Dricus Du Plessis (23-3-0) via Submission (Face Crank) in 3:38 of round 4
2023-09-09: L vs. [#4MW] Sean Strickland (30-7-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Joe Pyfer (3-0-0)
2025-10-04: W vs. [#33MW] Abusupiyan Magomedov (28-7-1) via Submission (Face Crank) in 1:46 of round 2
2025-06-07: W vs. [#21MW] Kelvin Gastelum (20-10-0) via UD (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2024-06-29: W vs. [#43MW] Marc-Andre Barriault (18-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:25 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Israel Adesanya	-133		54.27%
Elo K170	Israel Adesanya	2002.08	+46.55	56.66%
Elo Modified	Israel Adesanya	1983.42	+13.55	51.95%
Glicko-1	Joe Pyfer	2053.57	+36.79	55.28%
WHR	Israel Adesanya	1923.19	+22.17	53.19%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Israel Adesanya 36.7, Joe Pyfer 29.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Israel Adesanya 420, Joe Pyfer 175
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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Women Flyweight (125)
[#5][#5UFC] Alexa Grasso (16-5-1, +114) vs. [#7][#7UFC] Maycee Barber (15-2-0, -156)
Alexa Grasso is the All-Time #20 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexa Grasso (0-2-1)
2025-05-10: L vs. [#7P4P][#9DD][#3FLY] Natalia Silva (20-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-09-14: L vs. [#1P4P][#2DD][#1FLY] Valentina Shevchenko (26-4-1) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2023-09-16: D vs. [#1P4P][#2DD][#1FLY] Valentina Shevchenko (26-4-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Maycee Barber (3-0-0)
2025-12-06: W vs. [#13FLY] Karine Silva (19-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2024-03-09: W vs. [*] Katlyn Cerminara (18-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2023-06-24: W vs. [#18SW] Amanda Ribas (12-7-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:42 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Maycee Barber	-156		56.59%
Elo K170	Maycee Barber	1882.70	+157.07	71.18%
Elo Modified	Maycee Barber	1836.92	+126.69	67.46%
Glicko-1	Maycee Barber	1833.34	+99.61	63.96%
WHR	Maycee Barber	1733.45	+16.17	52.33%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Alexa Grasso 32.6, Maycee Barber 27.8
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexa Grasso 322, Maycee Barber 112
Previous Match-up Record: Alexa Grasso leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#67][#42UFC] Yousri Belgaroui (9-3-0, +110) vs. [#77][#47UFC] Mansur Abdul-Malik (10-0-0, -156)

Last 3 Fights: Yousri Belgaroui (3-0-0)
2025-10-18: W vs. [#79MW] Azamat Bekoev (20-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:55 of round 3
2024-09-10: W vs. [#482MW] Taiga Iwasaki (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:34 of round 3
2024-02-18: W vs. [#143LHW] Ahmed Sami (12-5-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Mansur Abdul-Malik (3-0-0)
2025-12-06: W vs. [#483MW] Antonio Trocoli (13-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:09 of round 1
2025-06-14: W vs. [#142MW] Cody Brundage (11-10-0) via TUD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2025-02-22: W vs. [#235MW] Nick Klein (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mansur Abdul-Malik	-156		56.13%
Elo K170	Mansur Abdul-Malik	1650.12	+23.13	53.32%
Elo Modified	Mansur Abdul-Malik	1686.63	+35.04	55.02%
Glicko-1	Mansur Abdul-Malik	1718.78	+22.77	53.27%
WHR	Yousri Belgaroui	1630.92	+33.55	54.81%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Yousri Belgaroui 33.8, Mansur Abdul-Malik 28.4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Yousri Belgaroui 161, Mansur Abdul-Malik 112
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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Is The Michael “Venom” Page Experiment Failing?

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Andrew Carswell

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UFC Hype Meets Reality, As MVP’s Promise Fades Into Boos And Disillusionment

Michael “Venom” Page was supposed to be must-see television.

Instead, he has become must-avoid viewing.

When the UFC signed the flashy British striker after years of highlight-reel dominance in Bellator, the expectation was clear: Page would bring viral knockouts, unpredictable artistry, and a new audience captivated by his theatrical style. The promotion marketed him as a spectacle, and we expected to see a living highlight reel, in an era increasingly dominated by cautious tactical fighters.

But, reality has not matched the hype.

At UFC London this weekend, Page secured a unanimous decision victory over Sam Patterson. On paper, it was a win. Inside the O2 Arena, it felt like a loss. Fans who initially chanted his nickname quickly turned to sustained boos, as the fight devolved into what many observers described as a low-action stalemate.

The numbers told the story: fewer than forty significant strikes landed between the two fighters across three rounds, a startling statistic for someone marketed as one of the sport’s most dynamic strikers.

This was not the first warning sign. But, it may have been the most symbolic.

Page’s entire brand has been built on spectacle. His karate-influenced movement, showmanship, and unconventional approach made him a cult figure long before he entered the UFC. Yet, the very style that once dazzled audiences has increasingly been criticized as evasive, rather than entertaining.

The UFC gambled that Page’s persona would translate seamlessly to its global platform. Instead, his fights have often lacked the visceral urgency that defines the promotion’s most compelling stars.

Even UFC leadership appeared unimpressed. Reports from the event indicated that Dana White left his seat during the bout, later describing the performance bluntly as “a bad fight.”

Such optics matter. In a sport where excitement is currency, perception can determine matchmaking opportunities, promotional push, and long-term viability. Keep Reading

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Posted on March 22, 2026 by Jason

FightMatrix.com and PolyData.co Form Strategic Partnership to Elevate Combat Sports Data

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Oleg

Fightmatrix.com data is now available on PolyData!

FightMatrix.com, the industry’s longest-running independent MMA rankings and analytics platform, has entered into a new partnership with PolyData, a modern data platform. Together, the companies will deliver a unified, API-driven ecosystem that enhances how combat sports statistics are collected, organized, and distributed.

The collaboration combines FightMatrix’s deep historical database and algorithmic rankings with PolyData’s modern data infrastructure. The new benefits for users are:

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Message FightMatrix Directly. Subscribers are able to send messages and suggestions using Polydata’s direct messaging feature.

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The Most Underrated MMA Fighters the Sport Has Almost Forgotten

Posted on March 24, 2026 by A. J. Riot

MMA has a short memory. The fanbase grows every year, and with that growth comes a certain erasure — fighters who were genuinely special get buried under the weight of newer names, bigger promotions, and highlight reels that never quite captured what made them worth watching in the first place. Ask a casual fan today about some of the most skilled competitors of the last two decades and you’ll mostly get blank stares. Platforms like Faircrown Australia have leaned into that nostalgia factor, giving fans a space to engage with the sport’s deeper history — but even that hasn’t been enough to rescue some names from near-total obscurity.

That’s a problem. Because some of the most underrated MMA fighters in history weren’t just good — they were extraordinary. They just had the bad luck of competing in the wrong era, on the wrong platform, or without the marketing machine that turns athletes into household names.

Here’s a look at the fighters who deserved far more recognition than they ever got.

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How Boxing And Martial Arts Have Evolved Over Time

Posted on March 21, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Have you ever thought about how boxing and martial arts started and how they became so popular today?

It’s quite interesting to see how these practices have changed with time while still keeping their original spirit alive.

Boxing and martial arts are not just about fighting. They are about discipline, focus, respect, and fitness. Over the years, they have grown from simple techniques used for survival into well-organized sports and daily lifestyle practices followed by people everywhere.

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UFC London Predictions

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Jack Latham

Main Card Predictions:

Kurtis Campbell vs Danny Silva

After securing a first-round TKO on Dana White’s Contender Series, Kurtis ‘The Pink Panther’ Campbell is set to make his UFC debut against the Brazilian Danny Silva.

Campbell is currently 8-0 as a professional MMA fighter, with the featherweight from Liverpool securing four knockout victories and one submission in his seven Full Contact Contender fights.

The ‘Pink Panther’ has a background in Muay Thai and won a world title when he was younger, creating a base for a successful MMA career.

His opponent, Danny Silva, made his UFC debut in March 2025, where he defeated Lucas Almeida via split decision.

Since then, he was defeated via unanimous decision by the rising prospect Kevin Vallejos, a great learning experience for Silva.

Silva has a primary base in boxing and likes to apply constant pressure to his opponents, combining strikes in the pocket with constant leg kicks.

This is a tough start to life in the UFC for Campbell, but I believe he can get the job done via a decision.

I think Campbell will try to keep his range from Silva and work off his jab, mixing in takedowns when the opportunity arises.

Silva may land some big strikes in the pocket exchanges, but I think Campbell will be more active in the fight, landing more consistently and causing more damage to his opponent.

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Mobile Betting Trends in Asia with 1xBet Mongolia

Posted on March 20, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Mobile gaming is probably the most important change in the sports and entertainment industries over the last decade. As long as the user has a phone that is capable of receiving data, they are able to get to hundreds of thousands of different markets and receive information about what is going on during an event in real time. The reason it has become such a large component of the Digital Sports Ecosystem throughout Asia is due to its convenience. To understand how mobile wagering will continue to grow at an incredible rate, read below as we examine the main factors driving this growth.

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The Growing Popularity of Mobile Betting with the Melbet App

Posted on March 20, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Smartphone technology has dramatically changed the way people bet on or gamble at an international level. In much of the world, smartphones have replaced computers for accessing online gambling sites, allowing consumers to access these services wherever they want. A combination of fast mobile internet, better mobile apps, and the ability to access services wherever you are has all contributed to a rapid transition to mobile devices.

This trend is evident in Mongolia over the last ten years. Over the same time period, there has been a steady increase in smartphone use in urban centers such as Ulaanbaatar; additionally, mobile phone coverage has spread throughout the rural parts of the country. Consequently, today’s users prefer mobile apps as their interface for watching live sports, viewing sports statistics, and communicating with sports betting websites.

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How to Become a Pro Boxer in Today’s Competitive Scene

Posted on March 20, 2026 by A. J. Riot

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If you’re wondering how to become a pro boxer, the formula may sound simple. You train hard and move up as you win fights. However, it doesn’t work like that in reality. Everyone starts from the same place, and the process of building skills and getting real fight experience is painstaking and time-consuming.

Often, you feel stuck in place and like your breakthrough will never come. That’s why you need a strong mindset to keep going, even if you haven’t made much progress since those first amateur fights. For those who decide to stick with it, though, there are a few things you need to work on.

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UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott — Full Preview & Prediction

Posted on March 20, 2026 by A. J. Riot

The battle between Burns vs. Malott will take place on April 18, 2026, at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The excitement around the UFC fight night has attracted a lot of individuals worldwide, including Neosurf casinos users. This battle will witness the return of high promotional media coverage to Winnipeg. This was once seen in 2013 when Rashad Evans beat Dean Henderson in the UFC 161 match.

Burns is a force on his own, as he is the former title challenger and currently ranks 11th in the welterweight division. Malott, on the other hand, will be coming into this battle to extend his winning run to 4 straight wins. This combination makes this UFC Fight Night matchup a battle to boost ego and show supremacy. It is going to be one of the most anticipated matchups in the 2026 UFC April Calendar.

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Is Winbox Safe? What Players Should Know

Posted on March 20, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Online casino platforms are becoming more popular in Malaysia. Many players now enjoy online games because they can play anytime using their phones or computers. However, before joining a platform, many people ask the same question: Is it safe to use?

Safety is crucial when choosing an online casino. Players want assurance that the platform protects their personal information. They also want secure account access and safe payment systems. A reliable platform should provide strong security, easy account management, and helpful customer support.

One platform that many users discuss is Winbox. Many players say the platform is easy to use and well organized. The system helps users find games, manage their accounts, and check promotions without confusion.

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Audio to Text: How I Built a $0 Meeting Automation Workflow in 2026

Posted on March 20, 2026 by A. J. Riot

In 2026, we need to realize that the real productivity gap does not lie between those who use AI tools and those who do not. Rather, it lies with those who spend hours proofreading manuscripts and others who have established a seamless audio to text automated pipeline.

Several years ago, I had already started learning to use audio transcription tools. This year, with the emergence of an increasing number of AI tools, I can say without hesitation that 2026 will be a true turning point.

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Mostbet India: Official Website and Betting App

Posted on March 19, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Mostbet users have not one but two entry points: the official website and the mobile app. At first glance, the difference between them may seem purely technical, but in practice, it determines how convenient it is to register, top up your account, place live bets and use local payment methods such as UPI and PayTM. Therefore, in this article, it is important to understand not just what Mostbet India is, but how the website and app are designed for the Indian audience, how they differ from each other, and in which scenarios each option is more convenient.

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Melbet BD – a Reliable Platform with a User-Friendly Interface for Players in Bangladesh

Posted on March 19, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Online betting platforms have grown rapidly over the past few years and many players are constantly looking for a platform that is easy to use, secure and most importantly entertaining. One platform that draws the attention of Bangladesh gamblers is Melbet Bangladesh.

Melbet is a betting platform that is known for its user-friendly interface, wide range of betting options and many more. It provides players with a convenient way to enjoy sports betting and online casino games in one place. Here, we would be discussing the features that makes Bangladeshi gamblers love Melbet.

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How UFC Fighters Train for the Most Demanding Sport on Earth

Posted on March 19, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, and athletes competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator, or other competitions must prepare at an elite level to succeed. UFC fighters are required to combine strength, endurance, technique, and mental resilience, often pushing their bodies to extreme limits during training camps. While many fans watch for the spectacle, those who study these rigorous training camps gain a deeper understanding of fight dynamics. This insight is invaluable when it comes to online sports betting , as factors like a fighter’s cardio durability or recovery from a tough training camp often dictate the outcome of the later rounds, details that are essential for making well-informed wagers.

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