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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Zombie (04-09-2022)

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Jason

Featherweight Championship (145)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (23-1-0, -761) vs. [#9] Chan Sung Jung (17-6-0, +510)
Alexander Volkanovski is the All-Time #3 ranked Featherweight and #24 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chan Sung Jung is the All-Time #23 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Volkanovski (3-0-0)
2021-09-25: W vs. [#4FW] Brian Ortega (15-2-0) via UD (50-44, 50-45, 49-46)
2020-07-11: W vs. [#2FW/#8DD] Max Holloway (23-6-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-12-14: W vs. [#2FW/#8DD] Max Holloway (23-6-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (2-1-0)
2021-06-19: W vs. [#12FW] Dan Ige (15-5-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2020-10-17: L vs. [#4FW] Brian Ortega (15-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2019-12-21: W vs. [#10BW] Frankie Edgar (24-10-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Alexander Volkanovski	-761		84.35%
Elo K170	Alexander Volkanovski	2404.59	+398.92	86.09%
Elo Modified	Alexander Volkanovski	2316.81	+360.06	82.86%
Glicko-1	Alexander Volkanovski	2376.83	+367.01	89.21%
WHR	Alexander Volkanovski	2179.76	+333.02	82.07%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Volkanovski 196, Chan Sung Jung 294
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alexander Volkanovski leads 2-0
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Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#10DD/#8P4P] Petr Yan (16-2-0, -480) vs. [#3] Aljamain Sterling (20-3-0, +358)
Petr Yan is the All-Time #11 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Aljamain Sterling is the All-Time #7 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Petr Yan (2-1-0)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#5BW] Cory Sandhagen (14-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-03-06: L vs. [#3BW] Aljamain Sterling (20-3-0) via Disqualification (Illegal Knee) in 4:29 of round 4
2020-07-11: W vs. [#2BW] Jose Aldo (31-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (3-0-0)
2021-03-06: W vs. [#1BW/#10DD/#8P4P] Petr Yan (16-2-0) via Disqualification (Illegal Knee) in 4:29 of round 4
2020-06-06: W vs. [#5BW] Cory Sandhagen (14-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:28 of round 1
2019-06-08: W vs. [#11BW] Pedro Munhoz (19-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Petr Yan	-480		79.12%
Elo K170	Aljamain Sterling	2242.11	+113.09	62.64%
Elo Modified	Petr Yan	2176.41	+38.34	54.19%
Glicko-1	Petr Yan	2246.39	+49.33	57.05%
WHR	Petr Yan	2099.51	+103.99	61.66%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Petr Yan 161, Aljamain Sterling 399
Previous Match-up Record: Aljamain Sterling leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#3] Gilbert Burns (20-4-0) vs. [#16] Khamzat Chimaev (10-0-0)
Gilbert Burns is the All-Time #33 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Burns (2-1-0)
2021-07-10: W vs. [#13WW] Stephen Thompson (16-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-02-13: L vs. [#1WW/#1DD/#1P4P] Kamaru Usman (20-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 3
2020-05-30: W vs. [#28WW] Tyron Woodley (19-7-1) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-44)

Last 3 Fights: Khamzat Chimaev (3-0-0)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#38WW] Jingliang Li (18-7-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:16 of round 1
2020-09-19: W vs. [#25MW] Gerald Meerschaert (34-14-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:17 of round 1
2020-07-25: W vs. [#200WW] Rhys McKee (11-4-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Gilbert Burns	2254.65	+398.40	86.06%
Elo Modified	Gilbert Burns	2216.10	+313.62	79.78%
Glicko-1	Gilbert Burns	2273.21	+295.19	84.55%
WHR	Gilbert Burns	1995.26	+100.42	61.27%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Burns 273, Khamzat Chimaev 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukas (03-26-2022)

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#4] Curtis Blaydes (15-3-0) vs. [#16] Chris Daukaus (12-4-0)
Curtis Blaydes is the All-Time #26 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Curtis Blaydes (2-1-0)
2021-09-25: W vs. [#8HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (12-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-02-20: L vs. [#6HW+] Derrick Lewis (26-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:26 of round 2
2020-06-20: W vs. [#9HW+] Alexander Volkov (34-10-0) via UD (48-47, 48-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Daukaus (2-1-0)
2021-12-18: L vs. [#6HW+] Derrick Lewis (26-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1
2021-09-25: W vs. [#39HW+] Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-8-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 1:23 of round 2
2021-02-20: W vs. [#23HW+] Alexey Oleynik (59-16-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:55 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Curtis Blaydes	2074.23	+340.27	82.56%
Elo Modified	Curtis Blaydes	2056.71	+322.13	80.38%
Glicko-1	Curtis Blaydes	2128.19	+322.44	86.48%
WHR	Curtis Blaydes	1940.49	+261.95	76.79%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curtis Blaydes 182, Chris Daukaus 98
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Women Flyweight (125)
[#11] Alexa Grasso (13-3-0) vs. [#16] Joanne Wood (15-7-0)

Last 3 Fights: Alexa Grasso (2-1-0)
2021-02-13: W vs. [#21FLY] Maycee Barber (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-08-29: W vs. [#87FLY] Ji Yeon Kim (9-5-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-09-21: L vs. [#5SW/#10DD] Carla Esparza (18-6-0) via MD (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Joanne Wood (1-2-0)
2021-11-20: L vs. [#3FLY] Taila Santos (19-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:49 of round 1
2021-06-12: L vs. [#7FLY] Lauren Murphy (15-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-01-23: W vs. [#39FLY] Jessica Eye (15-10-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Alexa Grasso	1600.11	+149.27	66.42%
Elo Modified	Alexa Grasso	1626.23	+132.76	64.13%
Glicko-1	Alexa Grasso	1590.82	+126.06	67.39%
WHR	Alexa Grasso	1548.57	+95.43	60.73%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexa Grasso 406, Joanne Wood 126
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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Flyweight (125)
[#3] Askar Askarov (14-0-1) vs. [#5] Kai Kara France (23-9-0)
Askar Askarov is the All-Time #16 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Kai Kara France is the All-Time #38 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Askar Askarov (3-0-0)
2021-03-06: W vs. [*] Joseph Benavidez (28-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2020-07-18: W vs. [#4FLY] Alexandre Pantoja (24-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-01-18: W vs. [#12FLY] Tim Elliott (18-12-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Kai Kara France (2-1-0)
2021-12-11: W vs. [#8FLY] Cody Garbrandt (12-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:21 of round 1
2021-03-06: W vs. [#19FLY] Rogerio Bontorin (17-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:55 of round 1
2020-09-26: L vs. [#10FLY] Brandon Royval (13-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:48 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Askar Askarov	1979.09	+171.95	68.69%
Elo Modified	Askar Askarov	1945.53	+172.63	68.04%
Glicko-1	Askar Askarov	1989.27	+148.05	70.10%
WHR	Askar Askarov	1946.31	+223.42	73.51%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Askar Askarov 385, Kai Kara France 105
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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UFC 273 Features Title Defenses & Scores to Settle

Posted on March 17, 2022 by A. J. Riot

There’s not just one but two title belts up for grabs at UFC 273, scheduled to be held on April 9 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Headlining what promises to be a superb UFC 273 fight card, Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski will mount his third defense of his UFC Featherweight title, taking on Jung ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung.

Since his first bout in the UFC, Australian fight favorite Volkanovski has certainly lived up to his moniker, boasting a great unbeaten record in the biggest MMA promotion of them all. But while the former rugby player will be tipped to win his next bout, The Korean Zombie has also earned his nickname, able to withstand a beating and keep on coming.

The second title bout of the night features unfinished business and a fearsome rivalry, as Aljamain ‘Funk Master’ Sterling embarks upon his first defense of the UFC Bantamweight title. At UFC 259 in March 2021, he became the first competitor in the UFC to win a title via disqualification, when reigning champion was disqualified for an illegal knee.

Given the unfinished business between these two proud fighters, and following several attempts to organize the inevitable rematch last year, Sterling and Yan finally go head-to-head in the octagon at UFC 273. This will be the first UFC Bantamweight title defense for Sterling, while Yan won his last bout against Cory Sandhagen for the interim championship.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall (03-19-2022)

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Alexander Volkov (34-9-0, -130) vs. [#20] Tom Aspinall (11-2-0, +107)
Alexander Volkov is the All-Time #32 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Volkov (2-1-0)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#12HW+] Marcin Tybura (22-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-06-26: L vs. [#3HW+/#10P4P] Ciryl Gane (10-1-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2021-02-06: W vs. [#10HW+] Alistair Overeem (47-19-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:06 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Tom Aspinall (3-0-0)
2021-09-04: W vs. [#22HW+] Sergey Spivak (14-3-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2021-02-20: W vs. [#34HW+] Andrei Arlovski (33-20-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:09 of round 2
2020-10-10: W vs. [#263HW+] Alan Baudot (8-4-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:35 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Alexander Volkov	-130		53.91%
Elo K170	Alexander Volkov	1996.34	+236.14	74.63%
Elo Modified	Alexander Volkov	2016.73	+246.64	74.64%
Glicko-1	Alexander Volkov	2085.30	+268.27	82.41%
WHR	Alexander Volkov	1920.38	+113.34	62.66%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Volkov 140, Tom Aspinall 196
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)
[#11LW] Dan Hooker (21-11-0, -119) vs. [#13] Arnold Allen (17-1-0, -103)

Last 3 Fights: Dan Hooker (1-2-0)
2021-10-30: L vs. [#6LW] Islam Makhachev (22-1-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:25 of round 1
2021-09-25: W vs. [#61LW] Nasrat Haqparast (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2021-01-23: L vs. [#7LW] Michael Chandler (22-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Arnold Allen (3-0-0)
2021-04-10: W vs. [#20FW] Sodiq Yusuff (12-2-0) 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)
2019-07-06: W vs. [*] Gilbert Melendez (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Dan Hooker	-119		51.71%
Elo K170	Arnold Allen	1985.97	+44.19	55.03%
Elo Modified	Arnold Allen	1987.85	+96.49	60.40%
Glicko-1	Arnold Allen	2000.52	+85.90	62.12%
WHR	Arnold Allen	1900.23	+104.06	61.67%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Hooker 140, Arnold Allen 343
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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Lightweight (155)
[#90] Paddy Pimblett (17-3-0, -400) vs. [#146] Rodrigo Vargas (12-4-0, +300)

Last 3 Fights: Paddy Pimblett (3-0-0)
2021-09-04: W vs. [#309LW] Luigi Vendramini (9-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:25 of round 1
2021-03-20: W vs. [#861LW] Davide Martinez (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:37 of round 1
2020-03-20: W vs. [*] Decky Dalton (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:51 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rodrigo Vargas (1-2-0)
2021-04-24: W vs. [#175LW] Zhu Rong (21-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-26)
2020-02-15: L vs. [#217WW] Brok Weaver (17-6-0) via Disqualification (Illegal Knee) in 4:02 of round 1
2019-08-10: L vs. [*] Alex da Silva Coelho (21-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Paddy Pimblett	-400		76.19%
Elo K170	Paddy Pimblett	1643.29	+168.50	68.35%
Elo Modified	Paddy Pimblett	1678.01	+108.21	61.63%
Glicko-1	Paddy Pimblett	1740.59	+131.13	68.02%
WHR	Paddy Pimblett	1681.94	+156.27	67.13%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Paddy Pimblett 196, Rodrigo Vargas 329
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: Santos vs. Ankalaev (03-12-2022)

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#9] Thiago Santos (22-9-0, +337) vs. [#11] Magomed Ankalaev (16-1-0, -447)
Thiago Santos is the All-Time #42 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (1-2-0)
2021-10-02: W vs. [#18LHW] Johnny Walker (18-7-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2021-03-06: L vs. [#7LHW] Aleksandar Rakic (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2020-11-07: L vs. [#1LHW/#7P4P] Glover Teixeira (33-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:49 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Magomed Ankalaev (3-0-0)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#16LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-02-27: W vs. [#17LHW] Nikita Krylov (27-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-10-24: W vs. [#25LHW] Ion Cutelaba (16-6-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:19 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Magomed Ankalaev	-447		78.12%
Elo K170	Magomed Ankalaev	2016.63	+103.05	61.56%
Elo Modified	Magomed Ankalaev	2017.01	+65.61	57.13%
Glicko-1	Magomed Ankalaev	2092.67	+51.70	57.39%
WHR	Magomed Ankalaev	1962.15	+82.73	59.34%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Thiago Santos 161, Magomed Ankalaev 133
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)
[#13] Marlon Moraes (23-9-1, +204) vs. [#17] Yadong Song (18-5-1, -256)
Marlon Moraes is the All-Time #9 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Moraes (0-3-0)
2021-09-25: L vs. [#7BW] Merab Dvalishvili (14-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:25 of round 2
2020-12-19: L vs. [#6BW] Rob Font (19-5-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 3:47 of round 1
2020-10-10: L vs. [#5BW] Cory Sandhagen (14-4-0) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Yadong Song (2-1-0)
2021-11-13: W vs. [#66BW] Julio Arce (17-5-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:35 of round 2
2021-08-07: W vs. [#37BW] Casey Kenney (16-4-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2021-03-06: L vs. [#36BW] Kyler Phillips (10-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Yadong Song	-256		68.61%
Elo K170	Yadong Song	1850.53	+22.99	52.62%
Elo Modified	Yadong Song	1831.63	+38.14	54.17%
Glicko-1	Yadong Song	1866.57	+85.70	62.09%
WHR	Yadong Song	1758.33	+67.11	57.60%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marlon Moraes 168, Yadong Song 119
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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Middleweight (185)
[#19] Bruno Silva (22-6-0, +140) vs. [#95] Alex Pereira (4-1-0, -170)

Last 3 Fights: Bruno Silva (3-0-0)
2021-12-11: W vs. [#114MW] Jordan Wright (12-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:28 of round 1
2021-10-16: W vs. [#63MW] Andrew Sanchez (11-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:35 of round 3
2021-06-19: W vs. [#35MW] Wellington Turman (18-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:45 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alex Pereira (3-0-0)
2021-11-06: W vs. [#134MW] Andreas Michailidis (13-5-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 0:18 of round 2
2020-11-20: W vs. [#356MW] Thomas Powell (5-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:04 of round 1
2016-05-21: W vs. [*] Marcus Vinicius Fialho da (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:55 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Alex Pereira	-170		60.17%
Elo K170	Bruno Silva	1892.18	+456.77	88.96%
Elo Modified	Bruno Silva	1910.72	+358.07	82.74%
Glicko-1	Bruno Silva	2023.96	+525.47	95.37%
WHR	Bruno Silva	1935.35	+390.73	85.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bruno Silva 91, Alex Pereira 126
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: Makhachev vs Green (02-25-2022)

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Jason

Lightweight (160)
[#5] Islam Makhachev (21-1-0, -710) vs. [#16] Bobby Green (29-12-1, +479)

Last 3 Fights: Islam Makhachev (3-0-0)
2021-10-30: W vs. [#10LW] Dan Hooker (21-11-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:25 of round 1
2021-07-17: W vs. [#30LW] Thiago Moises (15-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 4
2021-03-06: W vs. [#36LW] Drew Dober (23-11-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 1:37 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Bobby Green (2-1-0)
2022-02-12: W vs. [#57LW] Nasrat Haqparast (13-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-11-06: W vs. [*] Al Iaquinta (15-7-1) via TKO (Punches) in 2:25 of round 1
2021-08-07: L vs. [#13LW] Rafael Fiziev (11-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Islam Makhachev	-710		83.53%
Elo K170	Islam Makhachev	2182.69	+346.45	82.96%
Elo Modified	Islam Makhachev	2141.56	+309.99	79.53%
Glicko-1	Islam Makhachev	2219.96	+339.73	87.60%
WHR	Islam Makhachev	2116.94	+338.55	82.44%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Islam Makhachev 119, Bobby Green 14
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Islam Makhachev leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#43] Misha Cirkunov (15-7-0, -121) vs. [#52] Wellington Turman (17-5-0, -101)

Last 3 Fights: Misha Cirkunov (1-2-0)
2021-10-02: L vs. [#27MW] Krzysztof Jotko (23-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-03-13: L vs. [#19LHW] Ryan Spann (19-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:11 of round 1
2019-09-14: W vs. [#30LHW] Jimmy Crute (12-3-0) via Submission (Peruvian Necktie) in 3:38 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Wellington Turman (1-2-0)
2021-08-28: W vs. [#86MW] Sam Alvey (33-17-1) via SD (28-27, 27-28, 28-27)
2021-06-19: L vs. [#20MW] Bruno Silva (22-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:45 of round 1
2020-08-08: L vs. [#60MW] Andrew Sanchez (11-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:14 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Misha Cirkunov	-121		52.14%
Elo K170	Misha Cirkunov	1586.58	+25.29	52.88%
Elo Modified	Misha Cirkunov	1657.19	+104.64	61.26%
Glicko-1	Misha Cirkunov	1686.80	+149.72	70.30%
WHR	Misha Cirkunov	1607.62	+123.69	63.76%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Misha Cirkunov 147, Wellington Turman 182
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Women Flyweight (125)
[#53] Priscila Cachoeira (10-4-0, +161) vs. [#82] Ji Yeon Kim (9-4-2, -195)

Last 3 Fights: Priscila Cachoeira (2-1-0)
2021-12-11: L vs. [#21FLY] Gillian Robertson (10-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:59 of round 1
2021-05-15: W vs. [#91FLY] Gina Mazany (7-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 2
2020-02-22: W vs. [#59FLY] Shana Dobson (4-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:40 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ji Yeon Kim (1-2-0)
2021-09-04: L vs. [#48FLY] Molly McCann (11-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-08-29: L vs. [#11FLY] Alexa Grasso (13-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-10-05: W vs. [*] Nadia Kassem (5-2-0) via KO (Punch to the Body) in 4:59 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Ji Yeon Kim	-195		63.30%
Elo K170	Priscila Cachoeira	1263.71	+42.62	54.85%
Elo Modified	Priscila Cachoeira	1317.20	+64.22	56.98%
Glicko-1	Priscila Cachoeira	1284.42	+50.91	57.27%
WHR	Priscila Cachoeira	1288.16	+69.97	57.92%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Priscila Cachoeira 77, Ji Yeon Kim 175
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: Walker vs Hill (02-19-2022)

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#16] Johnny Walker (18-6-0, +212) vs. [#17] Jamahal Hill (10-1-0, -268)

Last 3 Fights: Johnny Walker (1-2-0)
2021-10-02: L vs. [#9LHW] Thiago Santos (22-9-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2020-09-19: W vs. [#20LHW] Ryan Spann (19-7-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:43 of round 1
2020-03-14: L vs. [#18LHW] Nikita Krylov (27-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jamahal Hill (2-1-0)
2021-12-04: W vs. [#31LHW] Jimmy Crute (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
2021-06-12: L vs. [#15LHW] Paul Craig (15-4-1) via Technical Submission (Armbar) in 1:59 of round 1
2020-12-05: W vs. [#54HW+] Ovince St. Preux (25-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:37 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jamahal Hill	-268		69.44%
Elo K170	Jamahal Hill	1757.64	+49.03	55.58%
Elo Modified	Jamahal Hill	1784.09	+50.19	55.47%
Glicko-1	Jamahal Hill	1827.60	+21.77	53.13%
WHR	Johnny Walker	1737.23	+46.40	55.28%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Johnny Walker 140, Jamahal Hill 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jamahal Hill leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#81] Kyle Daukaus (10-2-0, -230) vs. [#83] Jamie Pickett (13-6-0, +187)

Last 3 Fights: Kyle Daukaus (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2021-10-02: NC vs. [#11MW] Kevin Holland (21-7-0)
2021-05-08: L vs. [#80MW] Phil Hawes (11-3-0) via UD (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)
2020-11-21: W vs. [#146MW] Dustin Stoltzfus (13-4-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Jamie Pickett (2-1-0)
2022-01-15: W vs. [#195MW] Joseph Holmes (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-10-23: W vs. [#167MW] Laureano Staropoli (9-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-05-15: L vs. [#112MW] Jordan Wright (12-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:04 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Kyle Daukaus	-230		66.67%
Elo K170	Kyle Daukaus	1567.72	+119.37	63.31%
Elo Modified	Kyle Daukaus	1604.87	+130.18	63.87%
Glicko-1	Kyle Daukaus	1627.01	+136.38	68.68%
WHR	Kyle Daukaus	1534.08	+122.85	63.67%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kyle Daukaus 140, Jamie Pickett 35
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)
[#60] Jim Miller (33-16-0, +149) vs. [*] Nikolas Motta (12-3-0, -180)
Jim Miller is the All-Time #41 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jim Miller (1-2-0)
2021-10-16: W vs. [#211LW] Erick Gonzalez (14-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:14 of round 2
2021-04-10: L vs. [#66LW] Joe Solecki (11-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2020-08-15: L vs. [#34LW] Vinc Pichel (14-2-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Nikolas Motta (3-0-0)
2020-11-10: W vs. [*] Joseph Lowry (9-2-0) via UD ()
2019-11-16: W vs. [#268WW] Juan Gonzalez (8-2-0) via UD ()
2019-08-16: W vs. [*] Cesar Balmaceda (6-2-0) via TKO in 0:54 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Nikolas Motta	-180		61.55%
Elo K170	Jim Miller	1652.99	+63.74	57.23%
Elo Modified	Jim Miller	1663.74	+61.67	56.71%
Glicko-1	Jim Miller	1706.96	+144.31	69.65%
WHR	Jim Miller	1644.52	+112.86	62.61%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jim Miller 126, Nikolas Motta 466
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Nikolas Motta leads 1-0
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Robert Whittaker’s anger: will it ever be useful?

Posted on February 8, 2022 by A. J. Riot

For many fans and others who aren’t up close and personal with the lives and professions of fighters, it can sometimes seem as though MMA/UFC is all about getting angry. The throwing of punches and the constant raging in the ring can easily be misinterpreted as anger – and it’s easy to see why.

However, as any MMA/UFC fighter or fan will tell you, anger can actually be a highly destructive force when it comes to doing well in the ring. In fact, MMA/UFC is a highly methodical sport which – while it might be an outlet for players’ anger on some level – is often best played when it’s not focused on angry behavior. This was a lesson learned in particular by UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker during a highly charged time in the ring. This post will look into what happened with Whittaker – and explore the question of whether anger is useful or not as an MMA/UFC fighter.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whitaker (02-12-2022)

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#8DD/#7P4P] Israel Adesanya (21-1-0, -276) vs. [#2/#9P4P] Robert Whittaker (23-5-0, +222)
Israel Adesanya is the All-Time #3 ranked Middleweight and #32 ranked Absolute fighter.
Robert Whittaker is the All-Time #9 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (2-1-0)
2021-06-12: W vs. [#4MW] Marvin Vettori (17-5-1) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2021-03-06: L vs. [#2LHW] Jan Blachowicz (28-9-0) via UD (49-45, 49-46, 49-45)
2020-09-26: W vs. [#14LHW] Paulo Costa (13-2-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:59 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Robert Whittaker (3-0-0)
2021-04-17: W vs. [#10MW] Kelvin Gastelum (16-8-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2020-10-24: W vs. [#6MW] Jared Cannonier (14-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-07-25: W vs. [#8MW] Darren Till (18-4-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Israel Adesanya	-276		70.26%
Elo K170	Robert Whittaker	2295.83	+26.27	53.00%
Elo Modified	Israel Adesanya	2245.35	+6.02	50.66%
Glicko-1	Israel Adesanya	2335.91	+31.73	54.55%
WHR	Israel Adesanya	2086.51	+73.44	58.31%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Israel Adesanya 245, Robert Whittaker 301
Previous Match-up Record: Israel Adesanya leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Robert Whittaker leads 5-4
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Heavyweight (265)
[#4] Derrick Lewis (26-8-0, -190) vs. [#18] Tai Tuivasa (14-4-0, +156)
Derrick Lewis is the All-Time #24 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (2-1-0)
2021-12-18: W vs. [#15HW+] Chris Daukaus (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1
2021-08-07: L vs. [#3HW+] Ciryl Gane (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:11 of round 3
2021-02-20: W vs. [#5HW+] Curtis Blaydes (15-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:26 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Tai Tuivasa (3-0-0)
2021-12-11: W vs. [#22HW+] Augusto Sakai (15-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 2
2021-07-10: W vs. [#48HW+] Greg Hardy (7-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:07 of round 1
2021-03-20: W vs. [#227HW+] Harry Hunsucker (7-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:49 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Derrick Lewis	-190		62.65%
Elo K170	Derrick Lewis	2084.52	+305.56	80.15%
Elo Modified	Derrick Lewis	2070.78	+275.23	76.94%
Glicko-1	Derrick Lewis	2151.86	+281.63	83.49%
WHR	Derrick Lewis	1953.21	+231.05	74.18%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derrick Lewis 56, Tai Tuivasa 63
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Derrick Lewis leads 1-0
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Middleweight (185)
[#5] Derek Brunson (23-7-0, +150) vs. [#6] Jared Cannonier (14-5-0, -182)
Derek Brunson is the All-Time #30 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Jared Cannonier is the All-Time #48 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (3-0-0)
2021-09-04: W vs. [#8MW] Darren Till (18-4-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:13 of round 3
2021-03-20: W vs. [#11MW] Kevin Holland (21-7-0) via UD (49-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2020-08-01: W vs. [#30MW] Edmen Shahbazyan (11-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Jared Cannonier (2-1-0)
2021-08-21: W vs. [#10MW] Kelvin Gastelum (16-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2020-10-24: L vs. [#2MW/#9P4P] Robert Whittaker (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-09-28: W vs. [#9MW] Jack Hermansson (22-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jared Cannonier	-182		61.73%
Elo K170	Derek Brunson	2159.31	+176.19	69.10%
Elo Modified	Derek Brunson	2111.44	+147.37	65.59%
Glicko-1	Derek Brunson	2192.38	+122.37	66.92%
WHR	Derek Brunson	1977.93	+117.43	63.10%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Brunson 161, Jared Cannonier 175
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jared Cannonier leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland (02-05-2022)

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#7] Jack Hermansson (22-6-0, +178) vs. [#10] Sean Strickland (24-3-0, -222)
Jack Hermansson is the All-Time #40 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jack Hermansson (2-1-0)
2021-05-22: W vs. [#30MW] Edmen Shahbazyan (11-3-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2020-12-05: L vs. [#4MW] Marvin Vettori (17-5-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)
2020-07-18: W vs. [#9MW] Kelvin Gastelum (16-8-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:18 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Sean Strickland (3-0-0)
2021-07-31: W vs. [#15MW] Uriah Hall (17-10-0) via UD (50-44, 49-46, 50-45)
2021-05-01: W vs. [#26MW] Krzysztof Jotko (23-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2020-11-14: W vs. [#35MW] Brendan Allen (17-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Sean Strickland	-222		65.71%
Elo K170	Sean Strickland	2080.82	+119.77	63.35%
Elo Modified	Sean Strickland	2055.44	+83.54	59.04%
Glicko-1	Sean Strickland	2078.12	+34.22	54.91%
WHR	Sean Strickland	1990.50	+127.91	64.21%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jack Hermansson 259, Sean Strickland 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#57] Punahele Soriano (8-1-0, -202) vs. [#179] Nick Maximov (7-0-0, +166)

Last 3 Fights: Punahele Soriano (2-1-0)
2021-07-24: L vs. [#35MW] Brendan Allen (17-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-01-16: W vs. [#95MW] Dusko Todorovic (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:48 of round 1
2019-12-14: W vs. [*] Oskar Piechota (11-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:17 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Nick Maximov (3-0-0)
2021-09-25: W vs. [#262MW] Cody Brundage (6-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-11-17: W vs. [#323HW+] Oscar Cota (11-3-0) via UD ()
2020-09-11: W vs. [NA] Johnny James Jr. (1-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:01 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Punahele Soriano	-202		64.02%
Elo K170	Punahele Soriano	1611.76	+206.50	71.98%
Elo Modified	Punahele Soriano	1648.73	+214.34	71.88%
Glicko-1	Punahele Soriano	1678.36	+245.53	80.43%
WHR	Punahele Soriano	1612.01	+272.45	77.64%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Punahele Soriano 196, Nick Maximov 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#38] Shavkat Rakhmonov (14-0-0, -242) vs. [#77] Carlston Harris (17-4-0, +193)

Last 3 Fights: Shavkat Rakhmonov (3-0-0)
2021-06-26: W vs. [#145WW] Michel Prazeres (26-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:10 of round 2
2020-10-24: W vs. [#76WW] Alex Oliveira (22-11-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:40 of round 1
2019-06-28: W vs. [*] Tiago Varejao Lacerda (28-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:50 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Carlston Harris (3-0-0)
2021-09-18: W vs. [#188WW] Impa Kasanganay (9-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 1
2021-05-08: W vs. [#177WW] Christian Aguilera (14-8-0) via Technical Submission (Anaconda Choke) in 2:52 of round 1
2021-01-15: W vs. [#97WW] Saygid Izagakhmaev (20-2-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:36 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Shavkat Rakhmonov	-242		67.46%
Elo K170	Shavkat Rakhmonov	1929.11	+131.95	64.63%
Elo Modified	Shavkat Rakhmonov	1920.50	+107.64	61.57%
Glicko-1	Shavkat Rakhmonov	2000.39	+123.32	67.04%
WHR	Shavkat Rakhmonov	1965.85	+113.83	62.72%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Shavkat Rakhmonov 224, Carlston Harris 140
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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Losing to Covington Could End Masvidal’s UFC Career

Posted on January 28, 2022 by A. J. Riot

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Professional fighters risk everything each time they step into the octagon, but the upcoming fight between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington could be a career-ender for the former. The welterweights are set to stand toe-to-toe with each other at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, at UFC 272 on March 5, with one MMA expert predicting this could be the end of the road for Masvidal if he does not come away with a victory.

Chael Sonnen, a former professional MMA star who has turned his attention to the world of MMA analysis, claims the upcoming bout has the potential to be a career-ending fight for Masvidal. Sonnen said on his popular YouTube channel, “In all fairness, I’ve really got to show respect to Masvidal because this is a career-ending fight. It is that big of a deal. There will be that much attention, and that much focus, and that much hatred going into this battle that Jorge, who is the second biggest draw in combat right now, who’s coming off of two defeats, if he goes out there and he gets taken down, and he gets mauled for 25 minutes, it is going to take a lot of luster off of the shine that is the No. 2, the sport’s second-biggest draw, the BMF, Jorge Masvidal.” Keep Reading

Fight Matrix Program – UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane (01-22-2022)

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jason

Heavyweight Championship (265)
[#1/#4DD/#3P4P] Francis Ngannou (16-3-0, +126) vs. [#3] Ciryl Gane (10-0-0, -152)
Francis Ngannou is the All-Time #16 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Ciryl Gane is the All-Time #37 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Francis Ngannou (3-0-0)
2021-03-27: W vs. [#2HW+/#7DD] Stipe Miocic (20-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:52 of round 2
2020-05-09: W vs. [#7HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:20 of round 1
2019-06-29: W vs. [#11HW+] Junior dos Santos (21-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:11 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ciryl Gane (3-0-0)
2021-08-07: W vs. [#4HW+] Derrick Lewis (26-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:11 of round 3
2021-06-26: W vs. [#6HW+] Alexander Volkov (34-9-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2021-02-27: W vs. [#7HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (12-3-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Ciryl Gane	-152		57.68%
Elo K170	Francis Ngannou	2305.30	+184.11	69.87%
Elo Modified	Francis Ngannou	2276.85	+146.48	65.50%
Glicko-1	Francis Ngannou	2434.20	+250.95	80.92%
WHR	Francis Ngannou	2169.90	+112.32	62.55%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Ngannou 301, Ciryl Gane 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ciryl Gane leads 3-2
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Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#5DD/#5P4P] Brandon Moreno (19-5-2, -176) vs. [#2] Deiveson Figueiredo (20-2-1, +147)
Brandon Moreno is the All-Time #9 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Deiveson Figueiredo is the All-Time #7 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brandon Moreno (2-0-1)
2021-06-12: W vs. [#2FLY] Deiveson Figueiredo (20-2-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 3
2020-12-12: D vs. [#2FLY] Deiveson Figueiredo (20-2-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5
2020-11-21: W vs. [#12FLY] Brandon Royval (13-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Deiveson Figueiredo (1-1-1)
2021-06-12: L vs. [#1FLY/#5DD/#5P4P] Brandon Moreno (19-5-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 3
2020-12-12: D vs. [#1FLY/#5DD/#5P4P] Brandon Moreno (19-5-2) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5
2020-11-21: W vs. [#8FLY] Alex Perez (24-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:57 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Brandon Moreno	-176		61.16%
Elo K170	Brandon Moreno	2090.46	+100.31	61.26%
Elo Modified	Brandon Moreno	2037.88	+74.37	58.07%
Glicko-1	Brandon Moreno	2121.02	+104.65	64.62%
WHR	Brandon Moreno	1923.44	+34.84	53.97%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brandon Moreno 224, Deiveson Figueiredo 224
Previous Match-up Record: Brandon Moreno leads 1-0-1
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#49] Michel Pereira (27-11-0, -285) vs. [#75] Andre Fialho (14-4-0, +228)

Last 3 Fights: Michel Pereira (3-0-0)
2021-07-10: W vs. [#53WW] Niko Price (15-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-12-19: W vs. [#42WW] Kalinn Williams (13-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-09-05: W vs. [*] Zelim Imadaev (8-3-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:39 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Andre Fialho (3-0-0)
2021-10-29: W vs. [#187WW] Stefan Sekulic (14-5-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:53 of round 1
2021-09-04: W vs. [#659WW] Lincoln Henrique (11-4-0) via TKO in 4:47 of round 1
2021-06-19: W vs. [#206MW] Sang Hoon Yoo (7-2-0) via TKO in 0:18 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Michel Pereira	-285		70.82%
Elo K170	Michel Pereira	1748.35	+96.68	60.86%
Elo Modified	Michel Pereira	1780.13	+107.69	61.57%
Glicko-1	Michel Pereira	1817.59	+79.08	61.19%
WHR	Michel Pereira	1702.17	+55.30	56.28%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michel Pereira 196, Andre Fialho 85
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: Kattar vs Chikadze (01-11-2022)

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#8] Calvin Kattar (22-5-0) vs. [#9] Giga Chikadze (14-2-0)
Calvin Kattar is the All-Time #50 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Calvin Kattar (2-1-0)
2021-01-16: L vs. [#2FW/#6DD] Max Holloway (23-6-0) via UD (50-43, 50-43, 50-42)
2020-07-15: W vs. [#11FW] Dan Ige (15-5-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2020-05-09: W vs. [#78LW] Jeremy Stephens (28-19-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:42 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Giga Chikadze (3-0-0)
2021-08-28: W vs. [#15FW] Edson Barboza (22-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 3
2021-05-01: W vs. [#16FW] Cub Swanson (28-12-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 1
2020-11-07: W vs. [#398BW] Jamey Simmons (7-4-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:51 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Calvin Kattar	1952.77	+49.17	55.59%
Elo Modified	Calvin Kattar	1940.22	+79.68	58.63%
Glicko-1	Calvin Kattar	1992.15	+56.40	58.05%
WHR	Calvin Kattar	1842.67	+63.94	57.25%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Calvin Kattar 364, Giga Chikadze 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Women Flyweight (125)
[#3] Katlyn Chookagian (16-4-0, -177) vs. [#4] Jennifer Maia (19-7-1, +148)
Katlyn Chookagian is the All-Time #43 ranked Women’s fighter.
Jennifer Maia is the All-Time #22 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Katlyn Chookagian (2-1-0)
2021-05-15: W vs. [#10FLY] Viviane Araujo (10-3-0) via UD ()
2020-11-21: W vs. [#16FLY] Cynthia Calvillo (9-4-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2020-10-17: L vs. [#2FLY/#7DD/#10P4P] Jessica Andrade (22-9-0) via KO (Punches to the Body) in 4:55 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jennifer Maia (2-1-0)
2021-07-10: W vs. [#38FLY] Jessica Eye (15-10-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2020-11-21: L vs. [#1FLY/#3DD/#1P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (22-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2020-08-01: W vs. [#17FLY] Joanne Wood (15-7-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:29 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Katlyn Chookagian	-177		61.31%
Elo K170	Katlyn Chookagian	1782.55	+110.55	62.36%
Elo Modified	Katlyn Chookagian	1802.86	+138.92	64.75%
Glicko-1	Katlyn Chookagian	1766.46	+111.79	65.56%
WHR	Katlyn Chookagian	1668.28	+40.45	54.61%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Katlyn Chookagian 245, Jennifer Maia 189
Previous Match-up Record: Katlyn Chookagian leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Jennifer Maia leads 5-3
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Flyweight (125)
[#12] Brandon Royval (12-6-0, -168) vs. [#19] Rogerio Bontorin (17-3-0, +139)

Last 3 Fights: Brandon Royval (1-2-0)
2021-08-21: L vs. [#4FLY] Alexandre Pantoja (24-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:46 of round 2
2020-11-21: L vs. [#1FLY/#5DD/#5P4P] Brandon Moreno (19-5-2) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2020-09-26: W vs. [#5FLY] Kai Kara France (23-9-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:48 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Rogerio Bontorin (1-2-0)
2021-05-15: W vs. [#26FLY] Matt Schnell (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2021-03-06: L vs. [#5FLY] Kai Kara France (23-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:55 of round 1
2020-02-15: L vs. [#38BW] Ray Borg (14-5-0) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Brandon Royval	-168		59.97%
Elo K170	Rogerio Bontorin	1670.12	+44.92	55.11%
Elo Modified	Rogerio Bontorin	1643.70	+19.37	52.12%
Glicko-1	Rogerio Bontorin	1659.96	+27.53	53.95%
WHR	Brandon Royval	1627.01	+7.44	50.85%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brandon Royval 147, Rogerio Bontorin 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Brandon Royval leads 1-0
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Titles on the line at UFC 270

Posted on January 8, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Always eager to attract the crowds, whether packing arena seats or viewing from home via pay-per-view, the Ultimate Fighting Championship rarely disappoints. Opening the schedule for 2022 will be the UFC 270 event on 22 January, held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, as the world’s most popular mixed martial arts promotion gets the new year going with a bang.

Not just one but two eagerly anticipated title fights will be headlining UFC 270, accompanied by a fine array of exciting contests on the fight card for this event. Headlining the event is the UFC Heavyweight Championship title unification, as Francis Ngannou takes on the interim champion Ciryl Gane, finally getting to decide which of these two superb fighters will take the belt.

The second and equally deserving of headlines is Brandon Moreno versus Deiveson Deiveson Figueiredo, as the reigning UFC Flyweight champion prepares to be tested by the number one challenger. As the latest contest between the Mexican and the Brazilian, this is a trilogy fight in which both fighters will be looking for a definitive resolution, plus the chance for one of these two rivals to walk away with the title belt, of course.

Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane

Nobody can forget Ngannou’s murderous left hand at UFC 218 in December 2017, rated by ESPN as their ‘Knockout of the Year’, when he delivered the KO punch in the victory against Alistair Overeem. This would firmly establish the Frenchman as a firm favorite amongst MMA fans, which also set him up for a first career attempt at the title.

The opportunity came quickly at UFC 220 in January 2018, although Ngannou was unable to find any way to beat Stipe Miocic on that occasion, as the American broke the record for most consecutive UFC Heavyweight Championship title defenses. Nevertheless, that loss by unanimous decision spurred Ngannou to improve his overall technique, as he sought another opportunity to top the UFC rankings.

Fearsome punching power and great timing brought added four more KO wins to the impressive resume of Ngannou, before the inevitable rematch against Miocic, which eventually came at UFC 260 in March 2021. This time there would be no stopping the fists of Ngannou, who finished Miocic in just two rounds with a KO punch.

Heavyweight Supremacy is at stake this January!@Francis_Ngannou and @Ciryl_Gane will lock horns for the 𝖀𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖘𝖕𝖚𝖙𝖊𝖉 👑! #UFC270 pic.twitter.com/sfXmIasXDM

— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) December 23, 2021

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UFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane 2022

Posted on December 28, 2021 by A. J. Riot

The next big UFC event is just around the corner and will be kicking off the new year in style with a huge main event. UFC 270 will take place on Sunday, January 23rd 2022, at the Honda Center in Anaheim in the United States.

UFC 270 will be headlined by a heavyweight title bout between reigning champ Francis Ngannou vs the undefeated Ciryl Gane. The other big fight of the night to warm fans up will see a flyweight title bout between current champion Brandon Moreno and the challenger Deiveson Figueiredo. Both fights will have fans salivating at the prospect of big titles being put on the line to welcome in the new year with.

However, we’ll be focusing on the first of the two events in this article, the heavyweight clash between the Cameroonian, Francis “The Predator” Ngannou, and his opponent, Frenchman Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane. We’re going to preview the fight, talking a little about the statistics coming into it and try to make some predictions about what we think might happen.

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