New Feature: Returning UFC Fighters
New feature: Returning UFC Fighters lists former UFC fighters who are returning to the UFC either from lengthy inactivity or from another organization.
Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri | |||
 [#5 FW] A.J. McKee |  [#6 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#20 FW] Salamat Isbulaev Last 5: W L W W W | Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#248 FW] Yuta Kubo Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| Thursday, September 10th 2026: Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri | |||
 [#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina |  [#16 W105] Rena Kubota | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#9 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 12/31/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#2 W105] Seika Izawa Last 5: W L W W L | ||
| Friday, October 16th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Chicago 2: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 | |||
| [#6 W125] Liz Carmouche | [#14 W125] Jena Bishop | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#15 W125] Viviane Araujo Last 5: L W W W W | Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#38 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva Last 5: W W L W W | ||
Featured Fighters
| [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev | [#191 WW] |  Namo Fazil | |
| [NR] | Khabib Nurmagomedov | [#1 FW] |  Alexander Volkanovski | |
| [#2 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | [#3 WW] |  Carlos Prates | |
| [#56 WW] | Kaik Brito | [NR] | Jon Jones | |
| [NR] |  Georges St. Pierre | [#3 LW] | Charles Oliveira |
Interview with Tommy Gantt, Undefeated UFC Lightweight
Introduction
Tommy Gantt doesn’t fit the typical UFC timeline – and he’s not trying to. The undefeated lightweight didn’t step into MMA until age 30, already carrying an All-American wrestling pedigree. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Rather than ease in, he attacked the clock: over ten fights in a single year, a run through the Carolinas regional circuit and Dana White’s Contender Series. Then, a UFC debut capped by a 2nd round TKO.
Now 1-0 in the Octagon, Gantt returns September 12th against Drakkar Klose – his toughest test yet, and his first UFC fight outside the APEX. In this interview, Gantt talks about the risk he took leaving a coaching job at NC State to chase this full-time, the influence of mentors like Daniel Cormier, and what life at 30-plus looks like in a sport built for younger people.
The Impact of Pit Stop Performance on Final Race Results
1.80 seconds. Within this microscopic fragment of time, the average person can only blink twice or stare at a smartphone screen. Meanwhile, McLaren’s mechanics at the Qatar Grand Prix somehow managed to completely change Lando Norris’s tyres, setting an astonishing world record. The pure magic of coordination between 20 pairs of hands in the cramped pit lane breaks the usual laws of physics, proving that modern racing is won not only on the track but also on the tiny patch of asphalt in front of the garages. The team of engineers spent years refining this perfect algorithm for the sake of a single instant.
This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays (2026/#26)
Still trying to get out of this hole…
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 7 fights in the prior 7 years, including 1+ loss. If the loss was in their debut, then 2+ losses are required.
- Both fighters must be rated in the same division as the fight. Further reduces uncertainty.
- Must have odds from at least three bookmakers.
Coldbet Casino Review: A Straight Look at How the Platform Works
I rarely learn much from a casino homepage in the opening seconds. Large graphics and packed promotional blocks may catch the eye for a moment. But that first shine means very little if the platform becomes awkward once the user starts moving around. This review of Coldbet looks at the casino from a practical angle: access, game browsing, account use, mobile comfort, and the general feeling of everyday navigation.
The basics matter more to me than the entrance. I want to reach the lobby, open the main sections and find the account tools without searching the whole page. Navigation should not feel like part of the competition. Fight fans know that an entrance ends quickly while control matters once the action starts.
Fight Matrix Program – PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira (08-22-2026)
Women Featherweight (145)
[#1DD][#4P4P][#1] Cristiane Justino (29-2-0) vs. [#4BW] Ketlen Vieira (16-5-0)
Cristiane Justino is the All-Time #3 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Cristiane Justino (3-0-0)
2025-12-13: W vs. [#2FW] Sara Collins (6-1-0) via Submission (Face Crank) in 2:55 of round 3
2024-10-19: W vs. [*] Larissa Pacheco (23-5-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2023-10-07: W vs. [*] Cat Zingano (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ketlen Vieira (2-1-0)
2026-05-16: W vs. [#10BW] Jacqueline Cavalcanti (10-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-11-01: L vs. [#5BW] Norma Dumont (13-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-05-31: W vs. [#14BW] Macy Chiasson (10-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Elo K170 | Cristiane Justino | 2018.75 | +275.58 | 83.01% |
| Elo Modified | Cristiane Justino | 2022.01 | +233.42 | 79.31% |
| Glicko-1 | Cristiane Justino | 2094.58 | +314.58 | 85.95% |
| WHR | Cristiane Justino | 2039.47 | +429.02 | 92.20% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Cristiane Justino 41.1, Ketlen Vieira 35.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cristiane Justino 252, Ketlen Vieira 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Cristiane Justino leads 3-2
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Lightweight (155)
[#18] Gadzhi Rabadanov (27-6-1) vs. [#269] Tracy Reeder (12-5-0)
Last 3 Fights: Gadzhi Rabadanov (2-1-0)
2026-05-02: W vs. [#204LW] Aleksandr Chizov (13-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2025-08-15: L vs. [#20LW] Alfie Davis (20-7-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2025-06-20: W vs. [#128LW] Kevin Lee (20-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:37 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Tracy Reeder (3-0-0)
2026-04-24: W vs. [#946LW] Chance Beck (11-10-0) via TKO in 1:03 of round 1
2026-02-20: W vs. [#530LW] Marshall Kemp (8-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:06 of round 2
2025-10-10: W vs. [#1554LW] Fred Freeman (8-12-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:15 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Elo K170 | Gadzhi Rabadanov | 1973.89 | +564.78 | 96.27% |
| Elo Modified | Gadzhi Rabadanov | 1967.31 | +529.37 | 95.47% |
| Glicko-1 | Gadzhi Rabadanov | 2032.45 | +576.11 | 96.50% |
| WHR | Gadzhi Rabadanov | 1912.84 | +564.63 | 96.26% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gadzhi Rabadanov 112, Tracy Reeder 120
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#41] Marcirley Alves (15-5-0) vs. [#94] Gustavo Oliveira (13-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Marcirley Alves (2-1-0)
2026-05-23: L vs. [#37BW] Naoki Inoue (21-5-0) via SD (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
2025-08-15: W vs. [#111BW] Justin Wetzell (12-4-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2025-06-20: W vs. [#123BW] Jake Hadley (12-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Gustavo Oliveira (3-0-0)
2026-05-23: W vs. [#187BW] Baris Adiguzel (10-2-0) via Submission (Ninja Choke) in 1:10 of round 2
2025-12-13: W vs. [#332BW] Movsar Ibragimov (8-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 2
2025-07-05: W vs. [#654BW] Anas Azizoun (6-2-0) via KO (Spinning Back Elbow) in 3:25 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Elo K170 | Marcirley Alves | 1770.05 | +128.07 | 67.64% |
| Elo Modified | Marcirley Alves | 1790.28 | +114.41 | 65.89% |
| Glicko-1 | Marcirley Alves | 1842.41 | +135.18 | 68.53% |
| WHR | Gustavo Oliveira | 1708.86 | +18.34 | 52.64% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Marcirley Alves 27.0, Gustavo Oliveira 30.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marcirley Alves 91, Gustavo Oliveira 91
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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Will Tonali Fix Spurs’s Weak Midfield?
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Spurs are staring down the barrel of an unthinkable relegation scrap in the closing weeks of the 2026 season, a sentence that feels entirely surreal to type out loud given the sheer revenue machine operating in North London. The managerial revolving door has spun from Thomas Frank to Igor Tudor and now rests on Roberto De Zerbi, yet none of them have managed to solve the absolute void of competence sitting right in the center of the pitch.
Mobile Gaming Trends Shaping 2026
Mobile gaming in 2026 is less about novelty and more about habit. People play during commutes, lunch breaks, quiet evenings and short gaps between tasks. The phone has become the default gaming device because it is already in the hand.
For UK users, convenience still leads the trend. A game or entertainment app has to load quickly, run smoothly on average devices and avoid making every action feel like work. The platforms that understand this behaviour are usually the ones people keep.
UFC Rankings Watch: Contenders to Track This Fall
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If you’re a fan of UFC, you’ll already know that the rankings rarely stay still. The second half of 2026 is showing plenty of movement across the divisions, with established contenders looking to protect their positions, and newer entrants looking to move up.
This autumn we are set to see even more changes. Lightweight has numerous fighters who are capable of achieving new statuses fast, while the heavyweight division also has an emerging group coming in behind the well-known names. Bantamweight and welterweight also have important fights coming up, and the rankings will all develop as UFC moves towards the final months of the year.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Hernandes vs Rodriguez (08-22-2026)
Middleweight (185)
[#10][#8UFC] Anthony Hernandez (15-3-0, -176) vs. [#13][#11UFC] Gregory Rodrigues (19-6-0, +148)
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Hernandez (2-1-0)
2026-02-21: L vs. [#3P4P][#7DD][#1MW] Sean Strickland (31-7-0) via NC in 2:33 of round 3
2025-08-09: W vs. [#13LHW] Roman Dolidze (15-5-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:45 of round 4
2025-02-22: W vs. [#7MW] Brendan Allen (27-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Gregory Rodrigues (3-0-0)
2026-03-07: W vs. [#23MW] Brunno Ferreira (15-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:47 of round 1
2025-11-15: W vs. [#24MW] Roman Kopylov (15-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2025-06-28: W vs. [#108WW] Jack Hermansson (24-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:21 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Anthony Hernandez | -176 | 61.26% | |
| Elo K170 | Anthony Hernandez | 2061.77 | +47.85 | 56.84% |
| Elo Modified | Anthony Hernandez | 2051.56 | +27.58 | 53.96% |
| Glicko-1 | Anthony Hernandez | 2111.38 | +11.89 | 51.71% |
| WHR | Anthony Hernandez | 1991.33 | +60.71 | 58.65% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Anthony Hernandez 32.8, Gregory Rodrigues 34.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Hernandez 182, Gregory Rodrigues 168
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#12][#10UFC] Serghei Spivac (18-6-0, +143) vs. [#44][#23UFC] Vitor Petrino (14-2-0, -171)
Last 3 Fights: Serghei Spivac (1-2-0)
2026-02-21: W vs. [#19HW+] Ante Delija (26-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-06-07: L vs. [#9HW+] Waldo Cortes-Acosta (17-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2025-01-18: L vs. [#10HW+] Jailton Almeida (22-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:53 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Vitor Petrino (3-0-0)
2026-03-14: W vs. [#108HW+] Steven Asplund (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-10-11: W vs. [#84HW+] Thomas Petersen (12-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 3
2025-07-12: W vs. [#167LHW] Austen Lane (13-8-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:16 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Vitor Petrino | -171 | 60.52% | |
| Elo K170 | Serghei Spivac | 1842.58 | +128.17 | 67.65% |
| Elo Modified | Serghei Spivac | 1859.96 | +109.49 | 65.26% |
| Glicko-1 | Serghei Spivac | 1894.51 | +133.75 | 68.35% |
| WHR | Serghei Spivac | 1776.70 | +110.89 | 65.44% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Serghei Spivac 31.6, Vitor Petrino 29.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Serghei Spivac 182, Vitor Petrino 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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#13][#12UFC] Roman Dolidze (15-5-0, +287) vs. [#21][#16UFC] Reinier de Ridder (21-4-0, -367)
Last 3 Fights: Roman Dolidze (1-2-0)
2026-03-21: L vs. [#11MW] Christian Leroy Duncan (15-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-08-09: L vs. [#10MW] Anthony Hernandez (15-3-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:45 of round 4
2025-03-15: W vs. [#29MW] Marvin Vettori (19-10-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Reinier de Ridder (1-2-0)
2026-03-07: L vs. [#8MW] Caio Borralho (18-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-10-18: L vs. [#7MW] Brendan Allen (27-7-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 4
2025-07-26: W vs. [#8LHW] Robert Whittaker (27-9-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Reinier de Ridder | -367 | 75.25% | |
| Elo K170 | Reinier de Ridder | 1915.96 | +60.77 | 58.66% |
| Elo Modified | Reinier de Ridder | 1894.31 | +18.84 | 52.71% |
| Glicko-1 | Roman Dolidze | 1949.19 | +4.39 | 50.63% |
| WHR | Reinier de Ridder | 1860.39 | +38.22 | 55.48% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Roman Dolidze 38.1, Reinier de Ridder 35.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Roman Dolidze 154, Reinier de Ridder 168
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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UFC Schedule 2026: How Paramount+ Changed Fighter Activity
The biggest change to the UFC schedule in 2026 is not simply that there are more fights available under one subscription. It is that the calendar now gives ranked fighters fewer reasons to sit out.
The promotion has 12 numbered events, 30 Fight Nights and the White House card on its 2026 calendar. None requires fans to buy a separate traditional pay-per-view. For viewers following the sport across both broadcasts and betting markets, offers such as a bet365 bonus code sit alongside a much broader year-round UFC schedule than under the old PPV-heavy model.
At almost the same time, UFC introduced a new rankings system built with Meta that gives weight to recent competition and penalizes prolonged inactivity. Those two changes matter more together than they do separately.
A fighter who takes three meaningful bouts in a year is no longer just building a better résumé in the eyes of voters. Activity can affect the number that appears next to his or her name.
Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues: What The Betting Says
UFC Fight Night makes its return to Sacramento on August 22, and the promotion has handed the city a main event that carries real title eliminator implications. Anthony Hernandez, the No. 7-ranked middleweight, takes on No. 10-ranked Gregory Rodrigues at Golden 1 Center in what will be the UFC’s first visit to the city since 2019. Both men come into this one with a point to prove.
Hernandez arrives with a 15-3 record that has been built on relentless wrestling and suffocating top pressure, though he’s coming off a setback rather than a win streak. His last outing ended in a TKO defeat at the hands of middleweight champion Sean Strickland, ending an eight-fight winning run that included six finishes. Rodrigues, at 19-6, brings quite the opposite skill set. He’s got heavy hands and a reputation for being one of the division’s most dangerous finishers.
UFC Fighters With Casino and Betting Sponsorships
Casino and sportsbook brands have become closely linked with mixed martial arts. For fighters, sponsorships can add income outside fight purses. For betting companies, a recognizable UFC name offers direct access to a large sports audience and strong social-media reach.
That relationship has produced a growing list of UFC gambling sponsorships involving champions, contenders, and former titleholders. Alex Pereira, Alexandre Pantoja, Merab Dvalishvili, and other fighters have appeared in campaigns for betting or casino companies, while brands such as Stake and bet365 have also signed broader agreements with the UFC.
What Happens to Your Testosterone Levels During an MMA Training Camp?
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Participating in an MMA training camp can change your testosterone levels, but the change isn’t necessarily immediate or steady. During the earlier stages of camp, testosterone may remain relatively stable even as training becomes demanding. Levels can start to fall later if the fighter is losing weight and consuming too little energy for the amount of training they’re doing. The steepest declines documented in combat-sport research have occurred close to the weigh-in, when food restriction and weight-cutting practices become particularly aggressive.
Testosterone can then begin to increase again after the fighter eats and restores energy following the weigh-in. So, rather than a straight decline throughout camp, the pattern can range from little change to a pronounced late-camp drop followed by recovery.