Event Previews – Page 16

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland (12-17-2022)

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#4] Jared Cannonier (15-6-0, +101) vs. [#11] Sean Strickland (25-4-0, -124)
Jared Cannonier is the All-Time #35 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jared Cannonier (2-1-0)
2022-07-02: L vs. [#2MW] Israel Adesanya (23-2-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)
2022-02-12: W vs. [#8MW] Derek Brunson (23-8-0) via KO (Elbows) in 4:29 of round 2
2021-08-21: W vs. [*] Kelvin Gastelum (16-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Sean Strickland (2-1-0)
2022-07-02: L vs. [#1MW/#9DD/#9P4P] Alex Pereira (7-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 1
2022-02-05: W vs. [#15MW] Jack Hermansson (23-8-0) via SD (49-46, 47-48, 49-46)
2021-07-31: W vs. [*] Uriah Hall (17-11-0) via UD (50-44, 49-46, 50-45)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Sean Strickland	-124		52.66%
Elo K170	Jared Cannonier	2076.03	+101.05	61.34%
Elo Modified	Jared Cannonier	2040.93	+131.66	64.02%
Glicko-1	Jared Cannonier	2157.52	+267.30	82.32%
WHR	Jared Cannonier	1898.16	+9.73	51.11%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jared Cannonier 168, Sean Strickland 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Lightweight (155)
[#14] Arman Tsarukyan (18-3-0, -171) vs. [#33] Damir Ismagulov (24-1-0, +140)

Last 3 Fights: Arman Tsarukyan (2-1-0)
2022-06-25: L vs. [#10LW] Mateusz Gamrot (21-2-0) via UD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2022-02-26: W vs. [#37LW] Joel Alvarez (19-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:57 of round 2
2021-09-18: W vs. [#94LW] Christos Giagos (19-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:09 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Damir Ismagulov (3-0-0)
2022-06-18: W vs. [#50LW] Guram Kutateladze (12-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2021-05-22: W vs. [#95LW] Rafael Alves (20-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-08-31: W vs. [#26LW] Thiago Moises (16-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Arman Tsarukyan	-171		60.22%
Elo K170	Damir Ismagulov	2018.17	+90.86	60.23%
Elo Modified	Damir Ismagulov	1956.49	+26.98	52.95%
Glicko-1	Arman Tsarukyan	1996.25	+23.15	53.33%
WHR	Arman Tsarukyan	1931.90	+48.08	55.47%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Arman Tsarukyan 175, Damir Ismagulov 182
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Flyweight (125)
[#17] Amir Albazi (15-1-0, -444) vs. [#62] Alessandro Costa (12-2-0, +329)

Last 3 Fights: Amir Albazi (3-0-0)
2022-08-20: W vs. [#99FLY] Francisco Figueiredo (13-5-1) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:34 of round 1
2021-01-23: W vs. [#44FLY] Zhalgas Zhumagulov (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-07-18: W vs. [#74FLY] Malcolm Gordon (14-6-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:42 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alessandro Costa (3-0-0)
2022-10-14: W vs. [#1336BW] Carlos Gomez (6-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:12 of round 1
2022-07-26: W vs. [#130FLY] Andres Luna (12-1-0) via SD ()
2021-11-05: W vs. [#448FLY] Enrique Gonzalez (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:37 of round 3

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Amir Albazi	-444		77.78%
Elo K170	Amir Albazi	1729.56	+108.05	62.10%
Elo Modified	Amir Albazi	1735.56	+141.27	64.99%
Glicko-1	Amir Albazi	1786.17	+181.08	73.93%
WHR	Amir Albazi	1712.00	+168.85	68.38%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amir Albazi 119, Alessandro Costa 64
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev (12-10-2022)

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#2] Jan Blachowicz (29-9-0, +226) vs. [#6] Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-0, -292)
Jan Blachowicz is the All-Time #14 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jan Blachowicz (2-1-0)
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. [#3LHW] Glover Teixeira (33-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:02 of round 2
2021-03-06: W vs. [#2MW] Israel Adesanya (23-2-0) via UD (49-45, 49-46, 49-45)

Last 3 Fights: Magomed Ankalaev (3-0-0)
2022-07-30: W vs. [#14LHW] Anthony Smith (36-17-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 2
2022-03-12: W vs. [#13LHW] Thiago Santos (22-11-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#15LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (18-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Magomed Ankalaev	-292		70.83%
Elo K170	Jan Blachowicz	2220.08	+78.45	58.87%
Elo Modified	Jan Blachowicz	2191.26	+50.75	55.53%
Glicko-1	Jan Blachowicz	2298.43	+59.09	58.42%
WHR	Magomed Ankalaev	2038.11	+7.48	50.85%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jan Blachowicz 210, Magomed Ankalaev 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Magomed Ankalaev leads 2-1
.

Lightweight (155)
[#55] Jared Gordon (19-5-0, +204) vs. [#62] Paddy Pimblett (19-3-0, -258)

Last 3 Fights: Jared Gordon (2-1-0)
2022-08-20: W vs. [#98LW] Leonardo Santos (18-6-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-04-30: L vs. [#12LW] Grant Dawson (19-1-1) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:11 of round 3
2021-10-02: W vs. [#79LW] Joe Solecki (12-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Paddy Pimblett (3-0-0)
2022-07-23: W vs. [#205LW] Jordan Leavitt (10-2-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:46 of round 2
2022-03-19: W vs. [#210LW] Rodrigo Vargas (12-5-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 3:49 of round 1
2021-09-04: W vs. [*] Luigi Vendramini (9-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:25 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Paddy Pimblett	-258		68.66%
Elo K170	Jared Gordon	1831.54	+62.66	57.11%
Elo Modified	Jared Gordon	1799.27	+21.54	52.36%
Glicko-1	Paddy Pimblett	1865.38	+97.78	63.71%
WHR	Paddy Pimblett	1812.26	+93.20	60.49%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jared Gordon 112, Paddy Pimblett 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Middleweight (180)
[#25WW] Alex Morono (22-7-0, +154) vs. [#40WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (28-6-0, -186)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Morono (3-0-0)
2022-07-30: W vs. [#117WW] Matthew Semelsberger (10-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-12-04: W vs. [#140WW] Mickey Gall (7-5-0) via UD ()
2021-09-04: W vs. [#110WW] David Zawada (18-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Santiago Ponzinibbio (1-2-0)
2022-05-21: L vs. [#32WW] Michel Pereira (29-11-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-12-11: L vs. [#6WW] Geoff Neal (15-4-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-06-05: W vs. [#75WW] Miguel Baeza (10-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Santiago Ponzinibbio	-186		62.28%
Elo K170	Alex Morono	1872.69	+90.59	60.20%
Elo Modified	Alex Morono	1893.96	+3.26	50.36%
Glicko-1	Santiago Ponzinibbio	1955.72	+21.43	53.08%
WHR	Alex Morono	1777.46	+19.41	52.22%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Morono 133, Santiago Ponzinibbio 203
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland (12-03-2022)

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#10] Kevin Holland (23-8-0, -137) vs. [#15] Stephen Thompson (16-6-1, +111)
Stephen Thompson is the All-Time #14 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Holland (2-1-0)
2022-09-10: L vs. [#5MW] Khamzat Chimaev (12-0-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:13 of round 1
2022-06-18: W vs. [#39WW] Tim Means (32-14-1) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:28 of round 2
2022-03-05: W vs. [#113WW] Alex Oliveira (23-13-1) via TKO (Elbows) in 0:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Stephen Thompson (1-2-0)
2021-12-18: L vs. [#4WW] Belal Muhammad (22-3-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
2021-07-10: L vs. [#5WW] Gilbert Burns (20-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-12-19: W vs. [#6WW] Geoff Neal (15-4-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Kevin Holland	-137		54.95%
Elo K170	Stephen Thompson	1946.31	+89.75	60.11%
Elo Modified	Stephen Thompson	1921.75	+75.62	58.20%
Glicko-1	Stephen Thompson	1979.71	+52.45	57.49%
WHR	Stephen Thompson	1855.24	+82.45	59.31%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kevin Holland 84, Stephen Thompson 350
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Welterweight (170)
[#34] Rafael dos Anjos (31-14-0, -525) vs. [#35] Bryan Barberena (18-8-0, +376)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #27 ranked Welterweight and #29 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (2-1-0)
2022-07-09: L vs. [#7LW] Rafael Fiziev (12-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:18 of round 5
2022-03-05: W vs. [#17LW] Renato Carneiro (17-5-1) via UD (49-44, 50-44, 49-45)
2020-11-14: W vs. [*] Paul Felder (17-6-0) via SD (50-45, 50-45, 47-48)

Last 3 Fights: Bryan Barberena (3-0-0)
2022-07-02: W vs. [#78WW] Robbie Lawler (29-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:47 of round 2
2022-03-26: W vs. [#68WW] Matt Brown (23-19-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-12-04: W vs. [#348WW] Darian Weeks (5-3-0) via UD ()

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Rafael dos Anjos	-525		79.99%
Elo K170	Rafael dos Anjos	1932.39	+115.33	62.88%
Elo Modified	Rafael dos Anjos	1891.34	+92.59	60.00%
Glicko-1	Rafael dos Anjos	1902.58	+57.32	58.17%
WHR	Rafael dos Anjos	1864.67	+227.34	73.86%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 147, Bryan Barberena 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Flyweight (125)
[#6] Matheus Nicolau (18-2-1, -334) vs. [#25] Matt Schnell (16-7-0, +255)
Matheus Nicolau is the All-Time #37 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Matheus Nicolau (3-0-0)
2022-03-26: W vs. [#24FLY] David Dvorak (20-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-10-09: W vs. [#13FLY] Tim Elliott (18-12-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-03-13: W vs. [#7FLY] Manel Kape (17-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Matt Schnell (1-2-0)
2022-07-16: W vs. [#79FLY] Su Mudaerji (16-5-0) via Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:24 of round 2
2022-05-07: L vs. [#8FLY] Brandon Royval (14-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:14 of round 1
2021-05-15: L vs. [#94BW] Rogerio Bontorin (17-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Matheus Nicolau	-334		73.20%
Elo K170	Matheus Nicolau	1888.32	+277.58	78.05%
Elo Modified	Matheus Nicolau	1834.89	+264.01	76.06%
Glicko-1	Matheus Nicolau	1855.65	+266.78	82.28%
WHR	Matheus Nicolau	1764.48	+233.67	74.41%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Matheus Nicolau 252, Matt Schnell 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak (11-19-2022)

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#7] Derrick Lewis (26-10-0, +149) vs. [#19] Sergey Spivak (15-3-0, -182)
Derrick Lewis is the All-Time #24 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (1-2-0)
2022-07-30: L vs. [#6HW+] Sergei Pavlovich (16-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:55 of round 1
2022-02-12: L vs. [#5HW+] Tai Tuivasa (14-4-0) via KO (Elbow) in 1:40 of round 2
2021-12-18: W vs. [#14HW+] Chris Daukaus (12-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Sergey Spivak (2-1-0)
2022-08-06: W vs. [#28HW+] Augusto Sakai (15-5-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:42 of round 2
2022-03-05: W vs. [#59HW+] Greg Hardy (7-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:16 of round 1
2021-09-04: L vs. [#9HW+] Tom Aspinall (12-3-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:30 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Sergey Spivak	-182		61.64%
Elo K170	Derrick Lewis	1828.30	+79.81	59.01%
Elo Modified	Derrick Lewis	1841.44	+74.66	58.10%
Glicko-1	Derrick Lewis	1888.94	+87.72	62.36%
WHR	Derrick Lewis	1773.27	+68.37	57.75%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derrick Lewis 112, Sergey Spivak 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Welterweight (170)
[#41] Muslim Salikhov (18-3-0, -132) vs. [#72] Andre Fialho (16-5-0, +106)

Last 3 Fights: Muslim Salikhov (2-1-0)
2022-07-16: L vs. [#28WW] Jingliang Li (19-8-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:38 of round 2
2021-06-05: W vs. [#42WW] Francisco Trinaldo (28-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2020-07-11: W vs. [#54WW] Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (23-7-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Andre Fialho (2-1-0)
2022-06-11: L vs. [#45WW] Jake Matthews (18-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:24 of round 2
2022-05-07: W vs. [#481LW] Cameron VanCamp (15-7-1) via KO (Punch) in 2:35 of round 1
2022-04-16: W vs. [#76WW] Miguel Baeza (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:39 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Muslim Salikhov	-132		53.96%
Elo K170	Muslim Salikhov	1882.90	+223.34	73.50%
Elo Modified	Muslim Salikhov	1847.39	+174.19	68.19%
Glicko-1	Muslim Salikhov	1873.52	+162.22	71.78%
WHR	Muslim Salikhov	1752.70	+123.99	63.80%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Muslim Salikhov 126, Andre Fialho 161
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#35] Ion Cutelaba (16-8-1, +144) vs. [#54] Kennedy Nzechukwu (10-3-0, -173)

Last 3 Fights: Ion Cutelaba (1-2-0)
2022-09-10: L vs. [#17LHW] Johnny Walker (19-7-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:37 of round 1
2022-05-14: L vs. [#11LHW] Ryan Spann (21-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:22 of round 1
2021-09-18: W vs. [#45LHW] Devin Clark (13-7-0) via UD (29-27, 29-26, 30-26)

Last 3 Fights: Kennedy Nzechukwu (1-2-0)
2022-07-09: W vs. [#112LHW] Karl Roberson (9-6-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 2:19 of round 3
2022-03-05: L vs. [#76LHW] Nicolae Negumereanu (13-2-0) via SD (29-27, 27-29, 29-27)
2021-11-13: L vs. [#37LHW] Da Un Jung (15-3-1) via KO (Elbows) in 3:04 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Kennedy Nzechukwu	-173		60.72%
Elo K170	Ion Cutelaba	1544.46	+21.33	52.44%
Elo Modified	Kennedy Nzechukwu	1607.31	+32.29	53.53%
Glicko-1	Kennedy Nzechukwu	1616.89	+50.69	57.24%
WHR	Kennedy Nzechukwu	1598.77	+17.79	52.03%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ion Cutelaba 70, Kennedy Nzechukwu 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading

How to find the best odds for UFC 281

Posted on November 10, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Which industry has enjoyed as much success and attention as the iGaming and online sports betting industry in recent years? A sport itself – yes, it is hard to believe how MMA was fringe for so long considering it is shining so bright in its current heyday. It has always seemed odd as a fringe, given the popularity of boxing. People have always had the appetite for competitive violence, so why not the even more intricate game of mixed martial arts? Well now they have an appetite for that too and it is perhaps thanks to the UFC brand – not the only mixed martial arts league of course but it seems to be where the toughest fighters flock to. With a fight every week, (and perhaps the exponentially increasing fame of Joe Rogan and friends) public appetite has been cultivated nicely.

Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC 281 (11-12-2022)

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#9DD/#3P4P] Israel Adesanya (23-1-0, -195) vs. [#7] Alex Pereira (6-1-0, +155)
Israel Adesanya is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight and #15 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (3-0-0)
2022-07-02: W vs. [#3MW] Jared Cannonier (15-6-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)
2022-02-12: W vs. [#2MW] Robert Whittaker (24-6-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2021-06-12: W vs. [#6MW] Marvin Vettori (18-6-1) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Pereira (3-0-0)
2022-07-02: W vs. [#11MW] Sean Strickland (25-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 1
2022-03-12: W vs. [#45MW] Bruno Silva (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-11-06: W vs. [#346WW] Andreas Michailidis (13-6-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 0:18 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Israel Adesanya	-195		62.76%
Elo K170	Israel Adesanya	2393.62	+637.48	94.85%
Elo Modified	Israel Adesanya	2354.18	+526.15	90.92%
Glicko-1	Israel Adesanya	2440.24	+579.76	96.57%
WHR	Israel Adesanya	2167.98	+286.21	78.71%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Israel Adesanya 133, Alex Pereira 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Women Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Carla Esparza (19-6-0, +289) vs. [#3/#6P4P] Weili Zhang (22-3-0, -394)
Carla Esparza is the All-Time #21 ranked Women’s fighter.
Weili Zhang is the All-Time #15 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Carla Esparza (3-0-0)
2022-05-07: W vs. [#2SW/#4DD/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via SD ()
2021-05-22: W vs. [#6SW] Xiaonan Yan (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:58 of round 2
2020-07-25: W vs. [#5SW] Marina Rodriguez (16-2-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Weili Zhang (1-2-0)
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. [#2SW/#4DD/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via SD (47-48, 49-46, 48-47)
2021-04-24: L vs. [#2SW/#4DD/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:18 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Weili Zhang	-394		75.62%
Elo K170	Carla Esparza	1976.75	+145.67	66.05%
Elo Modified	Weili Zhang	1829.16	+4.49	50.49%
Glicko-1	Weili Zhang	1862.70	+98.81	63.85%
WHR	Weili Zhang	1762.72	+51.63	55.87%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Carla Esparza 189, Weili Zhang 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Weili Zhang leads 3-2
.

Lightweight (155)
[#3] Dustin Poirier (28-7-0, -219) vs. [#6] Michael Chandler (23-7-0, +170)
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #6 ranked Lightweight and #37 ranked Absolute fighter.
Michael Chandler is the All-Time #17 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-1-0)
2021-12-11: L vs. [#2LW/#4DD] Charles Oliveira (33-9-0) 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
2021-01-23: W vs. [*] Conor McGregor (22-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:32 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Michael Chandler (1-2-0)
2022-05-07: W vs. [#50WW] Tony Ferguson (25-8-0) via KO (Front Kick) in 0:17 of round 2
2021-11-06: L vs. [#4LW] Justin Gaethje (23-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-05-15: L vs. [#2LW/#4DD] Charles Oliveira (33-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:19 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Dustin Poirier	-219		64.95%
Elo K170	Dustin Poirier	2294.20	+177.35	69.22%
Elo Modified	Dustin Poirier	2225.30	+163.68	67.18%
Glicko-1	Dustin Poirier	2306.79	+148.51	70.16%
WHR	Dustin Poirier	2055.59	+102.16	61.46%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 336, Michael Chandler 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dustin Poirier leads 3-2
.
Keep Reading

UFC 282: A night for the light heavyweight division

Posted on November 4, 2022 by A. J. Riot

UFC 282 is just around the corner as it takes place on Saturday 10th December with the rematch of Jiri Prochazka against Glover Teixeira headlining the card.

The two met at UFC 275 in June where Prochazka won via submission in the fifth round of the light heavyweight contest to become the first-ever Czech champion in the UFC.

The fight was dubbed one of the most exciting of its division in the UFC’s entire history and so the rematch is highly anticipated. The Czech fighter will be disappointed if he does not end the fight in an earlier round this time around and comfortably defend his title. Meanwhile, Teixeira will be looking to produce a shock result to claim his title back from the same competitor he lost it to.

THE REMATCH HAS BEEN MADE

Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira 2
UFC 282 | December 10 | Las Vegas
via @JohnMorgan_MMA pic.twitter.com/jg0XvClbd8

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) October 13, 2022

Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos (11-05-2022)

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Jason

Women Strawweight (115)
[#4/#10DD/#9P4P] Marina Rodriguez (16-1-2) vs. [#5] Amanda Lemos (12-2-1)
Marina Rodriguez is the All-Time #50 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marina Rodriguez (3-0-0)
2022-03-05: W vs. [#6SW] Xiaonan Yan (16-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-10-09: W vs. [#8SW] Mackenzie Dern (12-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-05-08: W vs. [#13SW] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-10-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Lemos (2-1-0)
2022-07-16: W vs. [#13SW] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:48 of round 2
2022-04-23: L vs. [#2FLY/#8DD/#7P4P] Jessica Andrade (23-9-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 3:13 of round 1
2021-12-18: W vs. [#11SW] Angela Hill (14-12-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Marina Rodriguez	1849.50	+162.86	67.79%
Elo Modified	Marina Rodriguez	1796.04	+121.46	62.99%
Glicko-1	Marina Rodriguez	1771.86	+96.68	63.56%
WHR	Marina Rodriguez	1685.17	+85.22	59.61%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marina Rodriguez 245, Amanda Lemos 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Welterweight (170)
[#16] Neil Magny (26-9-0) vs. [#20] Daniel Rodriguez (17-2-0)
Neil Magny is the All-Time #37 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Neil Magny (2-1-0)
2022-06-25: L vs. [#7WW] Shavkat Rakhmonov (16-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:58 of round 2
2022-03-26: W vs. [#27WW] Max Griffin (19-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-05-08: W vs. [#6WW] Geoff Neal (15-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Rodriguez (3-0-0)
2022-09-10: W vs. [#24WW] Jingliang Li (19-8-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2021-08-28: W vs. [#36WW] Kevin Lee (19-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-07-17: W vs. [#171WW] Preston Parsons (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:47 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Neil Magny	1998.11	+8.75	51.00%
Elo Modified	Neil Magny	1943.98	+23.34	52.55%
Glicko-1	Neil Magny	1983.86	+4.99	50.72%
WHR	Neil Magny	1831.18	+4.65	50.53%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Neil Magny 133, Daniel Rodriguez 56
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Heavyweight (265)
[#69] Chase Sherman (16-10-0) vs. [#135] Josh Parisian (15-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Chase Sherman (1-2-0)
2022-07-09: W vs. [#91HW+] Jared Vanderaa (12-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:10 of round 3
2022-04-30: L vs. [#33HW+] Alexander Romanov (16-1-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 2:11 of round 1
2022-01-15: L vs. [#74HW+] Jake Collier (13-8-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Josh Parisian (2-1-0)
2022-06-25: W vs. [#270HW+] Alan Baudot (8-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2
2021-12-18: L vs. [#104HW+] Dontale Mayes (9-5-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:26 of round 3
2021-06-19: W vs. [*] Roque Martinez (15-8-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Chase Sherman	1388.05	+9.77	51.12%
Elo Modified	Chase Sherman	1440.74	+52.57	55.73%
Glicko-1	Chase Sherman	1451.73	+55.45	57.91%
WHR	Chase Sherman	1400.65	+47.05	55.35%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chase Sherman 119, Josh Parisian 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen (10-29-2022)

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#6] Calvin Kattar (23-6-0) vs. [#7] Arnold Allen (18-1-0)
Calvin Kattar is the All-Time #35 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Calvin Kattar (1-2-0)
2022-06-18: L vs. [#4FW] Josh Emmett (18-2-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2022-01-15: W vs. [#11FW] Giga Chikadze (14-3-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-44)
2021-01-16: L vs. [#2FW] Max Holloway (23-7-0) via UD (50-43, 50-43, 50-42)

Last 3 Fights: Arnold Allen (3-0-0)
2022-03-19: W vs. [#13LW] Dan Hooker (21-12-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:33 of round 1
2021-04-10: W vs. [#22FW] Sodiq Yusuff (13-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-01-25: W vs. [*] Nik Lentz (30-12-2) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Arnold Allen	2060.50	+109.50	62.25%
Elo Modified	Arnold Allen	2029.59	+47.75	55.21%
Glicko-1	Arnold Allen	2069.62	+19.52	52.81%
WHR	Arnold Allen	1984.22	+100.42	61.27%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Calvin Kattar 133, Arnold Allen 224
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Welterweight (170)
[#30] Max Griffin (18-9-0) vs. [#35] Tim Means (32-13-1)

Last 3 Fights: Max Griffin (2-1-0)
2022-03-26: L vs. [#16WW] Neil Magny (26-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-07-10: W vs. [*] Carlos Condit (32-14-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-03-20: W vs. [*] Kenan Song (18-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tim Means (2-1-0)
2022-06-18: L vs. [#9WW] Kevin Holland (23-8-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:28 of round 2
2021-06-26: W vs. [#53WW] Nicolas Dalby (20-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-11-21: W vs. [*] Mike Perry (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Tim Means	1746.72	+4.03	50.46%
Elo Modified	Max Griffin	1816.65	+58.80	56.40%
Glicko-1	Max Griffin	1902.57	+104.61	64.62%
WHR	Max Griffin	1735.07	+101.71	61.41%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Griffin 217, Tim Means 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#18] Dustin Jacoby (18-5-1) vs. [#37] Khalil Rountree (10-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Jacoby (3-0-0)
2022-07-16: W vs. [#35LHW] Da Un Jung (15-3-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:13 of round 1
2022-03-05: W vs. [#31MW] Michal Oleksiejczuk (19-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-11-06: W vs. [#106LHW] John Allan (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (2-1-0)
2022-03-12: W vs. [#115LHW] Karl Roberson (9-6-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 0:25 of round 2
2021-09-04: W vs. [#82LHW] Modestas Bukauskas (11-5-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 2:30 of round 2
2021-01-23: L vs. [#66LHW] Marcin Prachnio (15-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Dustin Jacoby	1893.32	+312.58	80.66%
Elo Modified	Dustin Jacoby	1884.09	+266.18	76.23%
Glicko-1	Dustin Jacoby	1946.70	+286.65	83.89%
WHR	Dustin Jacoby	1804.70	+202.31	71.59%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Jacoby 105, Khalil Rountree 231
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dustin Jacoby leads 2-0
.
Keep Reading

UFC 280: Charles Oliveira’s march from unfancied journeyman to the summit of the lightweight division

Posted on October 20, 2022 by A. J. Riot

The resurgence of Charles Oliveira is something that has taken everyone by surprise. Five years ago, it looked like his spell with the UFC was drawing to a close following a TKO defeat to Paul Felder, his fourth defeat in his last six fights.

Since then, however, Do Bronx has embarked on an 11-fight win streak, finishing three and defeating one of the greatest fighters the division has ever seen.

The streak led him on a path to the UFC Lightweight Championship, yet he was stripped of the gold at UFC 274 as he failed to make weight (and thus forfeited the championship).

At UFC 280, he has a chance to regain the title he never actually lost in Abu Dhabi. The only thing that stands in his way? Khabib Nurmagomedov’s esteemed training partner turned understudy Islam Makhachev.

Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev (10-22-2022)

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Jason

Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1/#2DD/#3P4P] Charles Oliveira (33-8-0, +144) vs. [#5] Islam Makhachev (22-1-0, -176)
Charles Oliveira is the All-Time #7 ranked Lightweight and #38 ranked Absolute fighter.
Islam Makhachev is the All-Time #43 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (3-0-0)
2022-05-07: W vs. [#3LW] Justin Gaethje (23-4-0) via NC in 3:22 of round 1
2021-12-11: W vs. [#2LW/#10DD] Dustin Poirier (28-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:02 of round 3
2021-05-15: W vs. [#4LW] Michael Chandler (23-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:19 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Islam Makhachev (3-0-0)
2022-02-26: W vs. [#15LW] Bobby Green (29-13-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:23 of round 1
2021-10-30: W vs. [#12LW] Dan Hooker (21-12-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:25 of round 1
2021-07-17: W vs. [#23LW] Thiago Moises (16-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 4

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Islam Makhachev	-176		60.87%
Elo K170	Charles Oliveira	2467.75	+265.10	77.05%
Elo Modified	Charles Oliveira	2404.47	+241.17	74.19%
Glicko-1	Charles Oliveira	2530.86	+278.47	83.24%
WHR	Charles Oliveira	2256.10	+97.12	60.91%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charles Oliveira 168, Islam Makhachev 238
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Charles Oliveira leads 2-1
.

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#7DD/#6P4P] Aljamain Sterling (21-3-0, -166) vs. [#6] T.J. Dillashaw (17-4-0, +137)
Aljamain Sterling is the All-Time #5 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
T.J. Dillashaw is the All-Time #2 ranked Bantamweight and #42 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (3-0-0)
2022-04-09: W vs. [#2BW] Petr Yan (16-3-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2021-03-06: W vs. [#2BW] Petr Yan (16-3-0) via Disqualification (Illegal Knee) in 4:29 of round 4
2020-06-06: W vs. [#4BW] Cory Sandhagen (15-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:28 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: T.J. Dillashaw (2-1-0)
2021-07-24: W vs. [#4BW] Cory Sandhagen (15-4-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-01-19: L vs. [*] Henry Cejudo (16-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:32 of round 1
2018-08-04: W vs. [#9FLY] Cody Garbrandt (12-5-0) via KO (Knee and Punches) in 4:10 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Aljamain Sterling	-166		59.66%
Elo K170	Aljamain Sterling	2300.19	+135.20	64.97%
Elo Modified	Aljamain Sterling	2157.44	+82.55	58.94%
Glicko-1	Aljamain Sterling	2215.61	+98.84	63.85%
WHR	Aljamain Sterling	2040.75	+98.85	61.10%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aljamain Sterling 196, T.J. Dillashaw 455
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: T.J. Dillashaw leads 5-3
.

Bantamweight (135)
[#2] Petr Yan (16-3-0, -404) vs. [#21] Sean OMalley (15-1-0, +302)
Petr Yan is the All-Time #11 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Petr Yan (1-2-0)
2022-04-09: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD/#6P4P] Aljamain Sterling (21-3-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#4BW] Cory Sandhagen (15-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-03-06: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD/#6P4P] Aljamain Sterling (21-3-0) via Disqualification (Illegal Knee) in 4:29 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Sean OMalley (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2022-07-02: NC vs. [#11BW] Pedro Munhoz (19-7-0)
2021-12-11: W vs. [#71BW] Raulian Paiva (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1
2021-07-10: W vs. [#527BW] Kris Moutinho (9-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:33 of round 3

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Petr Yan	-404		76.31%
Elo K170	Petr Yan	2070.48	+241.21	75.06%
Elo Modified	Petr Yan	2141.96	+317.83	80.08%
Glicko-1	Petr Yan	2225.35	+334.57	87.28%
WHR	Petr Yan	2087.27	+336.63	82.32%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Petr Yan 196, Sean OMalley 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan (10-01-2022)

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Jason

Women Strawweight (115)
[#7] Mackenzie Dern (12-2-0, -226) vs. [#11] Xiaonan Yan (15-3-0, +181)

Last 3 Fights: Mackenzie Dern (2-1-0)
2022-04-09: W vs. [#8SW] Tecia Torres (13-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-10-09: L vs. [#5SW/#10P4P] Marina Rodriguez (16-1-2) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-04-10: W vs. [*] Nina Nunes (11-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:48 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Xiaonan Yan (1-2-0)
2022-03-05: L vs. [#5SW/#10P4P] Marina Rodriguez (16-1-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-05-22: L vs. [#1SW/#3DD/#3P4P] Carla Esparza (19-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:58 of round 2
2020-11-07: W vs. [*] Claudia Gadelha (18-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mackenzie Dern	-226		66.07%
Elo K170	Mackenzie Dern	1699.79	+103.42	61.60%
Elo Modified	Mackenzie Dern	1659.07	+35.74	53.90%
Glicko-1	Mackenzie Dern	1651.15	+53.76	57.68%
WHR	Xiaonan Yan	1580.46	+11.74	51.34%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mackenzie Dern 175, Xiaonan Yan 210
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Welterweight (170)
[#31] Randy Brown (15-4-0, -273) vs. [#40] Francisco Trinaldo (28-8-0, +223)

Last 3 Fights: Randy Brown (3-0-0)
2022-05-07: W vs. [#51WW] Kalinn Williams (13-3-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2021-10-09: W vs. [#155MW] Jared Gooden (20-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-04-24: W vs. [#95WW] Alex Oliveira (23-13-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:50 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Francisco Trinaldo (2-1-0)
2022-05-07: W vs. [#59WW] Danny Roberts (18-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
2021-10-23: W vs. [#176MW] Dwight Grant (11-6-0) via SD (29-27, 27-29, 29-27)
2021-06-05: L vs. [#39WW] Muslim Salikhov (18-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Randy Brown	-273		70.27%
Elo K170	Francisco Trinaldo	1939.22	+61.54	56.98%
Elo Modified	Francisco Trinaldo	1859.06	+33.03	53.61%
Glicko-1	Francisco Trinaldo	1879.57	+28.47	54.09%
WHR	Randy Brown	1739.64	+20.90	52.39%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Randy Brown 147, Francisco Trinaldo 147
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.

Bantamweight (135)
[#61] John Castaneda (19-5-0, -216) vs. [#287] Daniel Gustavo Santos (9-2-0, +173)

Last 3 Fights: John Castaneda (2-1-0)
2022-02-05: W vs. [#141BW] Miles Johns (12-2-0) via Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 1:38 of round 3
2021-02-20: W vs. [*] Eddie Wineland (24-16-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:44 of round 1
2020-07-25: L vs. [#35FW] Nathaniel Wood (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Gustavo Santos (2-1-0)
2022-04-09: L vs. [#67BW] Julio Arce (18-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2019-12-14: W vs. [#502BW] Zhunus Nizambek (9-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 0:00 of round 1
2019-06-28: W vs. [*] Henrique Fantini (7-2-1) via TKO (Spinning Back Kick) in 02:21 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	John Castaneda	-216		65.10%
Elo K170	John Castaneda	1665.67	+186.31	70.08%
Elo Modified	John Castaneda	1689.69	+180.40	68.78%
Glicko-1	John Castaneda	1735.32	+210.85	77.10%
WHR	John Castaneda	1632.28	+163.30	67.83%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: John Castaneda 238, Daniel Gustavo Santos 175
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading

Muay Thai: Five Fights That You Definitely Don’t Want to Miss Out on!

Posted on September 23, 2022 by A. J. Riot

While the weather outside is cooling down drastically, things are going to heat up in the ONE Championship Circle. On the 29th and 30th of September, Muay Thai fans will be able to tune in to ONE 161 and watch some quality fighting. From a bout between two former champions to a very highly anticipated first appearance, to a world title showdown, there is much to feast our eyes on at the end of September. Below we are going to take a look at five fights you should pay close attention to from this event if you are the type of person that likes to bet on sports.

Petchmorakot Petchyindee vs. Tawanchai PK.Saenchai

It goes without saying that the biggest fight of the event will be between Petchmorakot Petchyindee, the reigning king, and Tawanchai PK. Saenchai, the number 1 ranked contender. Petchmorakot’s dominance goes back to February of 2020, but it is fair to say that he has suffered a few scares since then. His defense against the likes of Jimmy Vienot and Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex indicates that he can be defeated with some extra oomph.

If there is one fighter on the circuit at the moment that has that extra bit of oomph, it is Tawanchai. In fact, he has three victories in the One Championship Circle and all of these have come via knockout. Despite his obvious skills, he has never picked up a Muay Thai World title, so we expect this to give him a little bit more motivation.

Keep Reading

UFC 280: What to Expect

Posted on September 13, 2022 by A. J. Riot

UFC 280 takes place on the 22nd of October with Charles Oliveira fighting against Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title headlines the event. Oliveira will be desperate to win the title he formerly held, which he lost prior to UFC 274 after he failed to lose enough weight to face Justin Gaethje.

Oliveira is arguably the strongest fighter in the lightweight division, the fighter that joined the UFC after training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a record of 10 UFC submissions.

Russian Makhachev is seen by many as an underdog for the bout as the title is only vacant due to Oliveira missing weight by half a pound and many still see the Brazilian as the title holder, but the UFC has not been shy of surprising winners in its past few years. Some believe he could be the next Khabib Nurmagomedov due to his wrestling fighting style, however, he has not recorded many finishes throughout his career and his fighting CV simply does not compare to the Brazilian’s.

Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song (09-17-2022)

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Jason

Bantamweight (135)
[#7] Cory Sandhagen (14-4-0, -208) vs. [#13] Yadong Song (19-7-1, +168)
Cory Sandhagen is the All-Time #26 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cory Sandhagen (1-2-0)
2021-10-30: L vs. [#2BW] Petr Yan (16-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-07-24: L vs. [#6BW] T.J. Dillashaw (17-4-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2021-02-06: W vs. [#9BW] Frankie Edgar (24-10-1) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:28 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Yadong Song (3-0-0)
2022-03-12: W vs. [*] Marlon Moraes (23-10-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:06 of round 1
2021-11-13: W vs. [#67BW] Julio Arce (18-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:35 of round 2
2021-08-07: W vs. [#36BW] Casey Kenney (16-4-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Cory Sandhagen	-208		64.41%
Elo K170	Cory Sandhagen	1941.04	+16.69	51.90%
Elo Modified	Cory Sandhagen	1974.40	+81.74	58.85%
Glicko-1	Cory Sandhagen	2036.52	+103.00	64.40%
WHR	Cory Sandhagen	1849.85	+35.77	54.08%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cory Sandhagen 322, Yadong Song 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Middleweight (185)
[#35] Chidi Njokuani (22-7-0, -107) vs. [#40] Gregory Rodrigues (12-4-0, -115)

Last 3 Fights: Chidi Njokuani (3-0-0)
2022-05-21: W vs. [#100MW] Dusko Todorovic (11-3-0) via KO (Elbow) in 4:48 of round 1
2022-02-05: W vs. [#58MW] Marc-Andre Barriault (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:16 of round 1
2021-09-07: W vs. [#160MW] Mario Filipe de Sousa (15-2-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 1:35 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Gregory Rodrigues (2-1-0)
2022-06-18: W vs. [#68MW] Julian Marquez (9-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 1
2022-02-26: L vs. [#83MW] Armen Petrosyan (7-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
2021-10-23: W vs. [#45MW] Jun Yong Park (14-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:13 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Gregory Rodrigues	-115		50.85%
Elo K170	Chidi Njokuani	1822.66	+158.65	67.37%
Elo Modified	Chidi Njokuani	1846.60	+95.97	60.35%
Glicko-1	Chidi Njokuani	1912.51	+124.64	67.20%
WHR	Chidi Njokuani	1839.04	+159.25	67.43%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chidi Njokuani 119, Gregory Rodrigues 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
.

Heavyweight (265)
[#31] Tanner Boser (20-8-1, -205) vs. [#119] Rodrigo Nascimento (9-1-0, +166)

Last 3 Fights: Tanner Boser (1-2-0)
2021-06-26: W vs. [#29LHW] Ovince St. Preux (26-16-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 2
2021-06-05: L vs. [*] Ilir Latifi (15-8-0) via SD (27-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-11-07: L vs. [#35HW+] Andrei Arlovski (34-20-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Rodrigo Nascimento (2-1-0)
2021-07-17: W vs. [#279HW+] Alan Baudot (8-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:29 of round 2
2020-10-10: L vs. [#14HW+] Chris Daukaus (12-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
2020-05-16: W vs. [#103HW+] Dontale Mayes (9-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:05 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tanner Boser	-205		64.13%
Elo K170	Tanner Boser	1605.21	+132.01	64.64%
Elo Modified	Tanner Boser	1708.16	+181.01	68.83%
Glicko-1	Tanner Boser	1773.93	+232.49	79.22%
WHR	Tanner Boser	1679.87	+104.32	61.69%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tanner Boser 448, Rodrigo Nascimento 427
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
.
Keep Reading