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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot (09-23-2023)

Sep 18, 2023
Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#7] Rafael Fiziev (12-2-0, -146) vs. [#11] Mateusz Gamrot (22-2-0, +117)
Rafael Fiziev is the All-Time #48 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Fiziev (2-1-0)
2023-03-18: L vs. [#3LW] Justin Gaethje (25-4-0) via MD (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
2022-07-09: W vs. [#19WW] Rafael dos Anjos (32-15-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:18 of round 5
2021-12-04: W vs. [#74LW] Brad Riddell (10-4-0) via KO (Spinning Wheel Kick) in 2:20 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Mateusz Gamrot (2-1-0)
2023-03-04: W vs. [#28LW] Jalin Turner (13-7-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-10-22: L vs. [#5LW] Beneil Dariush (22-5-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2022-06-25: W vs. [#13LW] Arman Tsarukyan (20-3-0) via UD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Rafael Fiziev -146 56.29%
Elo K170 Mateusz Gamrot 2080.59 +103.45 61.60%
Elo Modified Mateusz Gamrot 2023.94 +53.79 55.86%
Glicko-1 Mateusz Gamrot 2066.72 +8.13 51.17%
WHR Mateusz Gamrot 1978.82 +12.03 51.37%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Fiziev 189, Mateusz Gamrot 203
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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Featherweight (145)
[#11] Dan Ige (17-6-0, +131) vs. [#30] Bryce Mitchell (15-1-0, -161)

Last 3 Fights: Dan Ige (2-1-0)
2023-06-10: W vs. [#47FW] Nate Landwehr (17-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2023-01-14: W vs. [#43FW] Damon Jackson (22-6-1) via KO (Punch) in 4:13 of round 2
2022-06-04: L vs. [#13FW] Movsar Evloev (17-0-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Bryce Mitchell (2-1-0)
2022-12-10: L vs. [#4FW] Ilia Topuria (14-0-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 3:10 of round 2
2022-03-05: W vs. [#19FW] Edson Barboza (23-11-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
2020-10-31: W vs. [#58FW] Andre Fili (22-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Bryce Mitchell -161 58.76%
Elo K170 Dan Ige 1943.22 +121.59 63.54%
Elo Modified Dan Ige 1887.08 +66.79 57.26%
Glicko-1 Dan Ige 1940.62 +113.28 65.75%
WHR Bryce Mitchell 1780.65 +5.52 50.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Ige 105, Bryce Mitchell 287
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 Strawweight (115)
[#9] Marina Rodriguez (16-3-2, -312) vs. [#37] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-11-0, +235)
Michelle Waterson-Gomez is the All-Time #47 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marina Rodriguez (1-2-0)
2023-05-06: L vs. [#6SW] Virna Jandiroba (19-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2022-11-05: L vs. [#8SW] Amanda Lemos (13-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 3
2022-03-05: W vs. [#3SW] Xiaonan Yan (18-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Michelle Waterson-Gomez (0-3-0)
2023-04-08: L vs. [#17SW] Luana Pinheiro (11-1-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2022-07-16: L vs. [#8SW] Amanda Lemos (13-3-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:48 of round 2
2021-05-08: L vs. [#9SW] Marina Rodriguez (16-3-2) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Marina Rodriguez -312 71.72%
Elo K170 Marina Rodriguez 1603.41 +228.45 73.96%
Elo Modified Marina Rodriguez 1595.79 +155.11 66.35%
Glicko-1 Marina Rodriguez 1569.11 +135.07 68.52%
WHR Marina Rodriguez 1556.11 +148.01 66.29%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marina Rodriguez 140, Michelle Waterson-Gomez 168
Previous Match-up Record: Marina Rodriguez leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Marina Rodriguez leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 (09-16-2023)

Sep 11, 2023
Jason

Women Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#2DD/#2P4P] Alexa Grasso (16-3-0, +143) vs. [#2/#5DD/#3P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (23-4-0, -175)
Alexa Grasso is the All-Time #33 ranked Women’s fighter.
Valentina Shevchenko is the All-Time #4 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexa Grasso (3-0-0)
2023-03-04: W vs. [#2FLY/#5DD/#3P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (23-4-0) via Submission (Face Crank) in 4:34 of round 4
2022-10-15: W vs. [#16FLY] Viviane Araujo (11-5-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2022-03-26: W vs. [#22FLY] Joanne Wood (16-8-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 3:57 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Valentina Shevchenko (2-1-0)
2023-03-04: L vs. [#1FLY/#2DD/#2P4P] Alexa Grasso (16-3-0) via Submission (Face Crank) in 4:34 of round 4
2022-06-11: W vs. [#8FLY] Taila Santos (19-3-0) via SD (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)
2021-09-25: W vs. [#13FLY] Lauren Murphy (16-6-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:00 of round 4

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Valentina Shevchenko -175 60.73%
Elo K170 Valentina Shevchenko 1896.04 +17.27 51.97%
Elo Modified Alexa Grasso 1872.50 +13.55 51.48%
Glicko-1 Alexa Grasso 1893.34 +36.88 55.29%
WHR Alexa Grasso 1826.87 +31.26 53.56%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexa Grasso 196, Valentina Shevchenko 196
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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Welterweight (170)
[#7] Kevin Holland (25-9-0, -114) vs. [#21] Jack Della Maddalena (15-2-0, -110)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Holland (2-1-0)
2023-07-29: W vs. [#26WW] Michael Chiesa (16-7-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:39 of round 1
2023-04-08: W vs. [#32WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:16 of round 3
2022-12-03: L vs. [#6WW] Stephen Thompson (17-6-1) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Jack Della Maddalena (3-0-0)
2023-07-15: W vs. [#89WW] Bassil Hafez (8-4-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-02-11: W vs. [#34WW] Randy Brown (17-5-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2022-11-19: W vs. [#96WW] Danny Roberts (18-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Kevin Holland -114 50.42%
Elo K170 Kevin Holland 1995.99 +53.67 56.10%
Elo Modified Kevin Holland 1994.71 +132.24 64.08%
Glicko-1 Kevin Holland 2067.29 +162.30 71.79%
WHR Kevin Holland 1853.11 +67.55 57.65%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kevin Holland 49, Jack Della Maddalena 63
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)
[#276] Raul Rosas Jr. (7-1-0, -565) vs. [#463] Terrence Mitchell (15-3-0, +373)

Last 3 Fights: Raul Rosas Jr. (2-1-0)
2023-04-08: L vs. [#147BW] Christian Rodriguez (9-1-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2022-12-10: W vs. [#500FW] Jay Perrin (11-7-0) via Submission (Face Crank) in 2:44 of round 1
2022-09-20: W vs. [#591FW] Mando Gutierrez (8-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Terrence Mitchell (2-1-0)
2023-07-08: L vs. [#125BW] Cameron Saaiman (9-0-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:10 of round 1
2023-04-28: W vs. [#1229BW] Christian Alexander (1-1-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 1:50 of round 1
2023-02-25: W vs. [#2405FW] Skyler Schlosser (4-3-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 0:00 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Raul Rosas Jr. -565 80.07%
Elo K170 Terrence Mitchell 1385.92 +23.26 52.65%
Elo Modified Raul Rosas Jr. 1408.75 +38.06 54.16%
Glicko-1 Raul Rosas Jr. 1411.69 +13.75 51.98%
WHR Raul Rosas Jr. 1380.51 +21.30 52.43%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raul Rosas Jr. 161, Terrence Mitchell 70
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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In MMA, What Fight is Most Wanted Right Now?

Sep 8, 2023
A. J. Riot

The year 2023 has been remarkable for the MMA world. Many big fights took place this year, leaving fans hungry for more, introducing emerging talents, reminding the crowd that some veterans are still here to make some noise, and proving that this sport is anything but done.

The UFC once again has taken all the spotlight with its big events and major fights, including Islam Makhachev beating Alexander Volkanovski, Brandon Moreno beating Deiveson Figueiredo in their fourth fight, as well as Israel Adesanya, who defied the odds with a notable KO over Alex Pereira to reclaim his light-heavyweight championship.

These are only a couple of fights that made the rounds around the MMA world in the first eight months of the year. Moreover, a couple of bouts have been drawing more and more attention from fans, who want to see the biggest names in the business put on a show.

Several fights, including the debuts of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and controversial boxer Jake Paul at the Professional Fighters League (PFL), are getting some hype from fans. Still, only one is making the most noise right now, and you’re about to learn more about it.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland (09-09-2023)

Sep 4, 2023
Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#8DD/#4P4P] Israel Adesanya (24-2-0, -606) vs. [#8] Sean Strickland (27-5-0, +417)
Israel Adesanya is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight and #15 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (2-1-0)
2023-04-08: W vs. [#1LHW] Alex Pereira (8-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 2
2022-11-12: L vs. [#1LHW] Alex Pereira (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:01 of round 5
2022-07-02: W vs. [#2MW] Jared Cannonier (17-6-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Sean Strickland (2-1-0)
2023-07-01: W vs. [#59MW] Abusupiyan Magomedov (25-5-1) via TKO in 4:20 of round 2
2023-01-14: W vs. [#18MW] Nassourdine Imavov (12-4-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
2022-12-17: L vs. [#2MW] Jared Cannonier (17-6-0) via SD (49-46, 46-49, 49-46)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Israel Adesanya -606 81.61%
Elo K170 Israel Adesanya 2253.11 +236.14 74.63%
Elo Modified Israel Adesanya 2239.36 +232.60 73.46%
Glicko-1 Israel Adesanya 2286.67 +217.10 77.72%
WHR Israel Adesanya 2106.25 +155.67 67.06%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Israel Adesanya 154, Sean Strickland 70
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Israel Adesanya leads 2-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#5] Alexander Volkov (36-10-0, -204) vs. [#8] Tai Tuivasa (14-5-0, +166)
Alexander Volkov is the All-Time #28 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Volkov (2-1-0)
2023-03-11: W vs. [#18HW+] Alexander Romanov (17-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:16 of round 1
2022-06-04: W vs. [#13HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (13-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:12 of round 1
2022-03-19: L vs. [#6HW+] Tom Aspinall (13-3-0) via Submission (Straight Armbar) in 3:45 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tai Tuivasa (1-2-0)
2022-12-03: L vs. [#3HW+] Sergei Pavlovich (18-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2022-09-03: L vs. [#2HW+] Ciryl Gane (12-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 3
2022-02-12: W vs. [#11HW+] Derrick Lewis (27-11-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:40 of round 2

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Alexander Volkov -204 64.09%
Elo K170 Alexander Volkov 1975.43 +170.75 68.57%
Elo Modified Alexander Volkov 1995.43 +163.30 67.15%
Glicko-1 Alexander Volkov 2079.41 +199.98 75.97%
WHR Alexander Volkov 1937.97 +200.93 71.46%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Volkov 182, Tai Tuivasa 280
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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Flyweight (125)
[#7] Manel Kape (18-6-0, -381) vs. [#133] Felipe dos Santos (8-0-0, +280)
Manel Kape is the All-Time #41 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Manel Kape (3-0-0)
2022-12-17: W vs. [#32FLY] David Dvorak (20-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-12-04: W vs. [#70FLY] Zhalgas Zhumagulov (14-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:02 of round 1
2021-08-07: W vs. [#55FLY] Ode Osbourne (12-6-0) via KO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 4:44 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Felipe dos Santos (3-0-0)
2022-11-04: W vs. [#310FLY] Hugo Paiva (6-2-0) via UD ()
2022-05-29: W vs. [#521BW] Rafael Montouro Ribeiro (7-3-0) via SD ()
2022-03-06: W vs. [#87FLY] Marcos Degli (9-4-0) via Submission in 0:33 of round 3

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Manel Kape -381 75.05%
Elo K170 Manel Kape 1772.48 +296.09 79.46%
Elo Modified Manel Kape 1786.23 +308.51 79.42%
Glicko-1 Manel Kape 1859.08 +398.22 90.83%
WHR Manel Kape 1791.15 +296.98 79.52%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Manel Kape 266, Felipe dos Santos 309
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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Cage Warriors in Manchester: Attractions Before the Fight

Aug 29, 2023
A. J. Riot

As the foremost MMA promotion in Britain, Cage Warriors schedules many fights across the UK and often finds fighting talent before they go international – Michael Bisping and Conor McGregor are the best examples. While the UFC comes to Britain once a year, Cage Warriors consistently put on a show inside its cities. This year, Cage Warriors 160 is coming to Manchester so for those planning to travel for the event, let’s take a look at some of the sights there are to see in the city during your stay.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Korean Zombie (08-26-2023)

Aug 21, 2023
Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#2] Max Holloway (24-7-0, -829) vs. [*] Chan Sung Jung (17-7-0, +522)
Max Holloway is the All-Time #3 ranked Featherweight and #9 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chan Sung Jung is the All-Time #22 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (2-1-0)
2023-04-15: W vs. [#5FW] Arnold Allen (19-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2022-07-02: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#2P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (26-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2021-11-13: W vs. [#3FW] Yair Rodriguez (15-4-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (1-2-0)
2022-04-09: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#2P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (26-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 4
2021-06-19: W vs. [#10FW] Dan Ige (17-6-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2020-10-17: L vs. [#8FW] Brian Ortega (15-3-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Max Holloway -829 84.73%
Elo K170 Max Holloway 2251.02 +261.18 76.73%
Elo Modified Max Holloway 2221.35 +267.34 76.32%
Glicko-1 Max Holloway 2304.21 +327.37 86.81%
WHR Max Holloway 2112.96 +299.21 79.69%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Holloway 133, Chan Sung Jung 504
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Max Holloway leads 6-4
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#14] Ryan Spann (21-8-0, -151) vs. [#16] Anthony Smith (36-18-0, +123)
Anthony Smith is the All-Time #29 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Spann (2-1-0)
2023-03-11: L vs. [#9LHW] Nikita Krylov (30-8-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:38 of round 1
2022-11-12: W vs. [#25LHW] Dominick Reyes (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:20 of round 1
2022-05-14: W vs. [#28LHW] Ion Cutelaba (17-9-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:22 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (1-2-0)
2023-05-13: L vs. [#10LHW] Johnny Walker (21-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2022-07-30: L vs. [#6LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (17-1-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 2
2021-09-18: W vs. [#14LHW] Ryan Spann (21-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Ryan Spann -151 57.29%
Elo K170 Ryan Spann 1830.17 +13.92 51.59%
Elo Modified Anthony Smith 1824.77 +7.39 50.81%
Glicko-1 Anthony Smith 1921.70 +36.11 55.18%
WHR Anthony Smith 1771.60 +38.06 54.34%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Spann 168, Anthony Smith 105
Previous Match-up Record: Anthony Smith leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#18] Alex Caceres (21-13-0, +186) vs. [*] Giga Chikadze (14-3-0, -237)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Caceres (2-1-0)
2023-06-03: W vs. [#55FW] Daniel Pineda (28-15-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2022-12-17: W vs. [#102FW] Julian Erosa (28-11-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:04 of round 1
2022-03-12: L vs. [#22FW] Sodiq Yusuff (13-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Giga Chikadze (2-1-0)
2022-01-15: L vs. [#7FW] Calvin Kattar (23-7-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-44)
2021-08-28: W vs. [#19FW] Edson Barboza (23-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 3
2021-05-01: W vs. [#32FW] Cub Swanson (29-13-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Giga Chikadze -237 66.79%
Elo K170 Alex Caceres 1877.02 +46.52 55.29%
Elo Modified Alex Caceres 1870.24 +54.97 55.99%
Glicko-1 Alex Caceres 1908.47 +39.80 55.70%
WHR Alex Caceres 1764.82 +65.01 57.37%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Caceres 84, Giga Chikadze 588
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alex Caceres leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley (08-19-2023)

Aug 14, 2023
Jason

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#8DD/#4P4P] Aljamain Sterling (23-3-0, -271) vs. [#5] Sean OMalley (16-1-0, +210)
Aljamain Sterling is the All-Time #3 ranked Bantamweight and #49 ranked Absolute fighter.
Sean OMalley is the All-Time #47 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (3-0-0)
2023-05-06: W vs. [#4BW] Henry Cejudo (16-3-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2022-10-22: W vs. [*] T.J. Dillashaw (17-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:44 of round 2
2022-04-09: W vs. [#7BW] Petr Yan (16-5-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Sean OMalley (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2022-10-22: W vs. [#7BW] Petr Yan (16-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-07-02: NC vs. [#9BW] Pedro Munhoz (20-7-0)
2021-12-11: W vs. [#74BW] Raulian Paiva (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Aljamain Sterling -271 69.36%
Elo K170 Aljamain Sterling 2421.37 +456.30 88.94%
Elo Modified Aljamain Sterling 2238.19 +332.51 81.08%
Glicko-1 Aljamain Sterling 2299.89 +330.10 86.99%
WHR Aljamain Sterling 2071.10 +249.05 75.73%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aljamain Sterling 105, Sean OMalley 301
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Aljamain Sterling leads 2-1
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Women Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Weili Zhang (23-3-0, -335) vs. [#8] Amanda Lemos (13-2-1, +252)
Weili Zhang is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Weili Zhang (2-1-0)
2022-11-12: W vs. [#2SW/#3DD/#5P4P] Carla Esparza (19-7-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 1:05 of round 2
2022-06-11: W vs. [*] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (16-5-0) via KO (Spinning Backfist) in 2:28 of round 2
2021-11-06: L vs. [*] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via SD (47-48, 49-46, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Lemos (2-1-0)
2022-11-05: W vs. [#9SW] Marina Rodriguez (16-3-2) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 3
2022-07-16: W vs. [#25SW] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-11-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:48 of round 2
2022-04-23: L vs. [#7SW] Jessica Andrade (24-12-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 3:13 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Weili Zhang -335 73.05%
Elo K170 Weili Zhang 1950.32 +141.33 65.60%
Elo Modified Weili Zhang 1906.17 +127.08 63.56%
Glicko-1 Weili Zhang 1938.25 +144.01 69.61%
WHR Weili Zhang 1824.92 +170.62 68.56%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Weili Zhang 280, Amanda Lemos 287
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Weili Zhang leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#8] Marlon Vera (21-8-1, -190) vs. [#9] Pedro Munhoz (20-7-0, +156)
Marlon Vera is the All-Time #41 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Pedro Munhoz is the All-Time #28 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Vera (2-1-0)
2023-03-25: L vs. [#3BW] Cory Sandhagen (17-4-0) via SD (50-45, 49-46, 47-48)
2022-08-13: W vs. [#14BW] Dominick Cruz (24-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:17 of round 4
2022-04-30: W vs. [#11BW] Rob Font (20-7-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Pedro Munhoz (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2023-04-15: W vs. [#17BW] Chris Gutierrez (19-5-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-07-02: NC vs. [#5BW] Sean OMalley (16-1-0)
2021-12-11: L vs. [#14BW] Dominick Cruz (24-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Marlon Vera -190 62.65%
Elo K170 Marlon Vera 2007.59 +84.88 59.57%
Elo Modified Marlon Vera 2033.27 +118.05 62.64%
Glicko-1 Marlon Vera 2115.58 +158.82 71.39%
WHR Marlon Vera 1920.56 +89.23 60.05%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marlon Vera 147, Pedro Munhoz 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Marlon Vera leads 3-1
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos (08-12-2023)

Aug 7, 2023
Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#10] Vicente Luque (21-9-1, +105) vs. [#16] Rafael dos Anjos (32-14-0, -129)
Vicente Luque is the All-Time #44 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #28 ranked Welterweight and #26 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Vicente Luque (1-2-0)
2022-08-06: L vs. [#9WW] Geoff Neal (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:01 of round 3
2022-04-16: L vs. [#3WW/#10P4P] Belal Muhammad (23-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2021-08-07: W vs. [#24WW] Michael Chiesa (16-7-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 3:25 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (2-1-0)
2022-12-03: W vs. [#78MW] Bryan Barberena (18-11-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 3:20 of round 2
2022-07-09: L vs. [#7LW] Rafael Fiziev (12-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:18 of round 5
2022-03-05: W vs. [#22LW] Renato Carneiro (17-5-1) via UD (49-44, 50-44, 49-45)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Rafael dos Anjos -129 53.59%
Elo K170 Rafael dos Anjos 1990.24 +21.03 52.40%
Elo Modified Rafael dos Anjos 1948.85 +6.68 50.73%
Glicko-1 Vicente Luque 1992.87 +6.28 50.90%
WHR Rafael dos Anjos 1890.04 +49.95 55.68%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vicente Luque 371, Rafael dos Anjos 252
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Vicente Luque leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#38] Cub Swanson (28-13-0, +197) vs. [#63] Hakeem Dawodu (13-3-1, -245)
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #18 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (1-2-0)
2022-10-15: L vs. [#13BW] Jonathan Martinez (18-4-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 4:19 of round 2
2021-12-18: W vs. [#65FW] Darren Elkins (27-11-0) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 2:12 of round 1
2021-05-01: L vs. [*] Giga Chikadze (14-3-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Hakeem Dawodu (1-2-0)
2022-09-10: L vs. [#98FW] Julian Erosa (28-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-02-05: W vs. [#78FW] Michael Trizano (10-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-06-12: L vs. [#11FW] Movsar Evloev (17-0-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Hakeem Dawodu -245 67.83%
Elo K170 Hakeem Dawodu 1725.57 +22.34 52.55%
Elo Modified Cub Swanson 1720.20 +58.98 56.42%
Glicko-1 Cub Swanson 1745.94 +92.19 62.96%
WHR Cub Swanson 1662.72 +80.30 59.07%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cub Swanson 301, Hakeem Dawodu 336
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)
[#16HW+] Chris Daukaus (12-6-0, +165) vs. [#19] Khalil Rountree (11-6-0, -208)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Daukaus (0-3-0)
2022-12-10: L vs. [#13HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (13-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:23 of round 1
2022-03-26: L vs. [#4HW+] Curtis Blaydes (17-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 2
2021-12-18: L vs. [#11HW+] Derrick Lewis (27-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (3-0-0)
2022-10-29: W vs. [#26LHW] Dustin Jacoby (19-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-03-12: W vs. [#130LHW] Karl Roberson (9-6-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 0:25 of round 2
2021-09-04: W vs. [#44LHW] Modestas Bukauskas (15-5-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 2:30 of round 2

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Khalil Rountree -208 64.14%
Elo K170 Khalil Rountree 1724.86 +88.66 59.99%
Elo Modified Khalil Rountree 1691.92 +46.97 55.12%
Glicko-1 Khalil Rountree 1722.77 +39.99 55.73%
WHR Khalil Rountree 1689.95 +126.73 64.08%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Daukaus 245, Khalil Rountree 287
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 Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font (08-05-2023)

Jul 31, 2023
Jason

Featherweight (140)
[#3BW] Cory Sandhagen (16-4-0, -285) vs. [#11BW] Rob Font (20-6-0, +218)

Last 3 Fights: Cory Sandhagen (2-1-0)
2023-03-25: W vs. [#8BW] Marlon Vera (21-8-1) via SD (50-45, 49-46, 47-48)
2022-09-17: W vs. [#10BW] Yadong Song (20-8-1) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 4
2021-10-30: L vs. [#7BW] Petr Yan (16-5-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Rob Font (1-2-0)
2023-04-08: W vs. [#55BW] Adrian Yanez (16-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:57 of round 1
2022-04-30: L vs. [#8BW] Marlon Vera (21-8-1) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-12-04: L vs. [*] Jose Aldo (31-8-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Cory Sandhagen -285 70.18%
Elo K170 Cory Sandhagen 2129.03 +196.73 71.07%
Elo Modified Cory Sandhagen 2051.79 +154.87 66.33%
Glicko-1 Cory Sandhagen 2124.23 +139.08 69.01%
WHR Cory Sandhagen 1929.05 +90.60 60.20%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cory Sandhagen 133, Rob Font 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Cory Sandhagen leads 4-1
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#5] Jessica Andrade (24-11-0, +333) vs. [#11FLY] Tatiana Suarez (9-0-0, -464)
Jessica Andrade is the All-Time #16 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Andrade (1-2-0)
2023-05-06: L vs. [#4SW/#7DD/#7P4P] Xiaonan Yan (18-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1
2023-02-18: L vs. [#4FLY] Erin Blanchfield (11-1-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 1:37 of round 2
2023-01-21: W vs. [#10FLY] Lauren Murphy (16-6-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-25)

Last 3 Fights: Tatiana Suarez (3-0-0)
2023-02-25: W vs. [#42FLY] Montana De La Rosa (12-8-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:15 of round 2
2019-06-08: W vs. [*] Nina Nunes (11-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-09-08: W vs. [#2SW/#3DD/#5P4P] Carla Esparza (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:33 of round 3

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Tatiana Suarez -464 78.08%
Elo K170 Tatiana Suarez 1793.16 +120.31 63.40%
Elo Modified Tatiana Suarez 1821.73 +137.71 64.63%
Glicko-1 Tatiana Suarez 1815.78 +163.62 71.95%
WHR Tatiana Suarez 1779.50 +129.58 64.38%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Andrade 91, Tatiana Suarez 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)
[#24] Kennedy Nzechukwu (12-3-0, -152) vs. [#26] Dustin Jacoby (18-7-1, +122)

Last 3 Fights: Kennedy Nzechukwu (3-0-0)
2023-05-06: W vs. [#37LHW] Devin Clark (14-8-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:28 of round 2
2022-11-19: W vs. [#30LHW] Ion Cutelaba (17-9-1) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:02 of round 2
2022-07-09: W vs. [#130LHW] Karl Roberson (9-6-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:19 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Jacoby (1-2-0)
2023-04-15: L vs. [#17LHW] Azamat Murzakanov (13-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2022-10-29: L vs. [#19LHW] Khalil Rountree (11-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-07-16: W vs. [#50LHW] Da Woon Jung (15-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:13 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Kennedy Nzechukwu -152 57.24%
Elo K170 Kennedy Nzechukwu 1712.34 +47.48 55.40%
Elo Modified Kennedy Nzechukwu 1745.01 +22.09 52.42%
Glicko-1 Kennedy Nzechukwu 1793.10 +3.90 50.56%
WHR Dustin Jacoby 1765.48 +24.58 52.80%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kennedy Nzechukwu 91, Dustin Jacoby 112
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 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 (07-29-2023)

Jul 24, 2023
Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#3] Dustin Poirier (29-7-0, -135) vs. [#4] Justin Gaethje (24-4-0, +110)
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #4 ranked Lightweight and #33 ranked Absolute fighter.
Justin Gaethje is the All-Time #13 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-1-0)
2022-11-12: W vs. [#6LW] Michael Chandler (23-8-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:00 of round 3
2021-12-11: L vs. [#2LW/#6DD] Charles Oliveira (34-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:02 of round 3
2021-07-10: W vs. [*] Conor McGregor (22-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Justin Gaethje (2-1-0)
2023-03-18: W vs. [#7LW] Rafael Fiziev (12-2-0) via MD (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
2022-05-07: L vs. [#2LW/#6DD] Charles Oliveira (34-9-0) via NC in 3:22 of round 1
2021-11-06: W vs. [#6LW] Michael Chandler (23-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Dustin Poirier -135 54.67%
Elo K170 Dustin Poirier 2339.16 +67.27 57.62%
Elo Modified Dustin Poirier 2268.61 +83.13 59.00%
Glicko-1 Dustin Poirier 2371.95 +140.17 69.15%
WHR Dustin Poirier 2132.55 +144.85 65.97%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 259, Justin Gaethje 133
Previous Match-up Record: Dustin Poirier leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#2MW] Alex Pereira (7-2-0, -102) vs. [#2] Jan Blachowicz (29-9-1, -122)
Jan Blachowicz is the All-Time #10 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alex Pereira (2-1-0)
2023-04-08: L vs. [#1MW/#7DD/#6P4P] Israel Adesanya (24-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 2
2022-11-12: W vs. [#1MW/#7DD/#6P4P] Israel Adesanya (24-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:01 of round 5
2022-07-02: W vs. [#9MW] Sean Strickland (27-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jan Blachowicz (1-1-1)
2022-12-10: D vs. [#5LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (17-1-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 5
2022-05-14: W vs. [#10LHW] Aleksandar Rakic (14-3-0) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 1:11 of round 3
2021-10-30: L vs. [*] Glover Teixeira (33-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:02 of round 2

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Jan Blachowicz -122 52.11%
Elo K170 Jan Blachowicz 2201.23 +303.60 80.01%
Elo Modified Jan Blachowicz 2180.16 +236.23 73.77%
Glicko-1 Jan Blachowicz 2286.45 +292.90 84.37%
WHR Jan Blachowicz 2024.04 +35.90 54.09%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Pereira 112, Jan Blachowicz 231
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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Lightweight (155)
[#28] Tony Ferguson (25-8-0, +251) vs. [#29] Bobby Green (29-14-1, -340)
Tony Ferguson is the All-Time #9 ranked Lightweight and #47 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (0-3-0)
2022-09-10: L vs. [#15WW] Nate Diaz (21-13-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:52 of round 4
2022-05-07: L vs. [#6LW] Michael Chandler (23-8-0) via KO (Front Kick) in 0:17 of round 2
2021-05-15: L vs. [#5LW] Beneil Dariush (22-5-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Bobby Green (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2023-04-22: NC vs. [#69LW] Jared Gordon (19-6-0)
2022-12-17: L vs. [#26LW] Drew Dober (26-12-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:45 of round 2
2022-02-26: L vs. [#1LW/#2DD/#3P4P] Islam Makhachev (24-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:23 of round 1

System Favorite Rating Rating Diff Win %
Betting Odds Bobby Green -340 73.06%
Elo K170 Tony Ferguson 1863.13 +124.81 63.88%
Elo Modified Tony Ferguson 1836.84 +113.18 62.14%
Glicko-1 Tony Ferguson 1888.29 +120.28 66.65%
WHR Tony Ferguson 1702.31 +10.14 51.16%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 322, Bobby Green 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tony Ferguson leads 3-2
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