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Fight Matrix Program – RIZIN 26 (2020-12-31)

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Jason

Bantamweight (135)
[#14] Kai Asakura (17-2-0) vs. [*] Kyoji Horiguchi (28-3-0)
Kyoji Horiguchi is the All-Time #27 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Kai Asakura (2-1-0)
2020-09-27: W vs. [#147BW] Shoji Maruyama (17-13-1) via TKO (Punches and Soccer Kick) in 2:37 of round 1
2020-08-10: W vs. [#35BW] Hiromasa Ougikubo (21-5-2) via TKO (Knee and Soccer Kicks) in 4:31 of round 1
2019-12-31: L vs. [#6FLY] Manel Kape (15-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:38 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Kyoji Horiguchi (2-1-0)
2019-08-18: L vs. [#14BW] Kai Asakura (17-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:08 of round 1
2019-06-14: W vs. [#20FW] Darrion Caldwell (15-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2019-04-21: W vs. [*] Ben Nguyen (16-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Kyoji Horiguchi	2016.12	+185.53	70.01%
Elo Modified	Kyoji Horiguchi	1998.25	+212.76	71.74%
Glicko-1	Kyoji Horiguchi	1986.26	+121.12	66.76%
WHR	Kyoji Horiguchi	1915.31	+148.18	66.31%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kai Asakura 95, Kyoji Horiguchi 501
Previous Match-up Record: Kai Asakura leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Kyoji Horiguchi leads 3-2
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Lightweight (150)
[#72] Mikuru Asakura (14-2-0) vs. [#190FW] Satoshi Yamasu (11-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Mikuru Asakura (2-1-0)
2020-11-21: L vs. [#46FW] Yutaka Saito (19-4-2) via UD ()
2020-02-21: W vs. [#451LW] Daniel Salas (17-7-0) via KO (Head Kick and Punches) in 2:34 of round 2
2019-12-31: W vs. [#66FW] John Teixeira (23-5-2) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Satoshi Yamasu (2-1-0)
2020-09-20: L vs. [#137FW] Juntaro Ushiku (21-7-1) via MD ()
2019-05-12: W vs. [#260FW] Daiki Hata (20-13-7) via TKO (Punches) in 0:11 of round 2
2018-10-27: W vs. [#199FW] Takahiro Ashida (24-10-2) via UD ()

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Mikuru Asakura	1693.58	+195.26	70.93%
Elo Modified	Mikuru Asakura	1700.56	+221.59	72.51%
Glicko-1	Mikuru Asakura	1742.37	+216.44	77.66%
WHR	Mikuru Asakura	1647.35	+196.91	71.09%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mikuru Asakura 40, Satoshi Yamasu 102
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 Atomweight (108)
[#2/#10DD/#8P4P] Ayaka Hamasaki (20-3-0) vs. [#6] Miyuu Yamamoto (6-4-0)
Ayaka Hamasaki is the All-Time #6 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ayaka Hamasaki (2-1-0)
2020-08-09: W vs. [#7AW] Tomo Maesawa (14-11-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 1:26 of round 2
2019-12-31: L vs. [#1AW/#6DD/#6P4P] Seo Hee Ham (23-8-0) via SD ()
2019-08-18: W vs. [#12AW] Suwanan Boonsorn (5-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:29 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Miyuu Yamamoto (2-1-0)
2019-12-31: W vs. [#12AW] Suwanan Boonsorn (5-3-0) via UD ()
2019-10-12: L vs. [#1AW/#6DD/#6P4P] Seo Hee Ham (23-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 2
2019-06-02: W vs. [#5AW] Kanna Asakura (17-4-0) via UD ()

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Ayaka Hamasaki	1636.67	+265.69	77.10%
Elo Modified	Ayaka Hamasaki	1685.76	+340.99	81.65%
Glicko-1	Ayaka Hamasaki	1718.15	+404.73	91.13%
WHR	Ayaka Hamasaki	1634.00	+381.24	85.09%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ayaka Hamasaki 144, Miyuu Yamamoto 366
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ayaka Hamasaki leads 4-2
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal (2020-12-19)

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#9] Stephen Thompson (15-4-1, -116) vs. [#16] Geoff Neal (13-2-0, -107)
Stephen Thompson is the All-Time #14 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Stephen Thompson (1-2-0)
2019-11-02: W vs. [#12WW] Vicente Luque (19-7-1) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
2019-03-23: L vs. [#13WW] Anthony Pettis (23-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:55 of round 2
2018-05-27: L vs. [#6MW] Darren Till (18-3-1) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Geoff Neal (3-0-0)
2019-12-14: W vs. [#35WW] Mike Perry (14-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:30 of round 1
2019-07-27: W vs. [#53WW] Niko Price (14-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:39 of round 2
2019-01-19: W vs. [#20WW] Belal Muhammad (17-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Stephen Thompson	-116		50.95%
Elo K170	Stephen Thompson	2003.26	+104.99	61.77%
Elo Modified	Stephen Thompson	1984.20	+95.63	60.32%
Glicko-1	Stephen Thompson	2041.59	+84.81	61.97%
WHR	Stephen Thompson	1925.09	+69.89	57.92%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Stephen Thompson 413, Geoff Neal 371
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)
[#6] Jose Aldo (28-7-0, -157) vs. [#17] Marlon Vera (17-6-1, +129)
Jose Aldo is the All-Time #3 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jose Aldo (0-3-0)
2020-07-11: L vs. [#1BW/#7DD/#7P4P] Petr Yan (15-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 5
2019-12-14: L vs. [#4BW] Marlon Moraes (23-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2019-05-11: L vs. [#1FW/#3DD/#4P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (22-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Vera (2-1-0)
2020-08-15: W vs. [#38BW] Sean OMalley (12-1-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:40 of round 1
2020-05-16: L vs. [#18BW] Yadong Song (16-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-10-12: W vs. [#55BW] Andre Ewell (17-6-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 3:17 of round 3

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jose Aldo	-157		58.31%
Elo K170	Jose Aldo	1922.07	+129.82	64.41%
Elo Modified	Jose Aldo	1954.58	+168.26	67.62%
Glicko-1	Jose Aldo	2017.11	+162.40	71.81%
WHR	Jose Aldo	1853.35	+155.89	67.09%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jose Aldo 161, Marlon Vera 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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Welterweight (170)
[#52] Kalinn Williams (11-1-0, -103) vs. [#115] Michel Pereira (25-11-0, -121)

Last 3 Fights: Kalinn Williams (3-0-0)
2020-11-14: W vs. [#132WW] Abdul Razak Alhassan (10-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:30 of round 1
2020-02-08: W vs. [#69WW] Alex Morono (18-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2019-11-27: W vs. [#380WW] Jeremie Holloway (10-4-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Michel Pereira (1-2-0)
2020-09-05: W vs. [#344WW] Zelim Imadaev (8-3-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:39 of round 3
2020-02-15: L vs. [#80WW] Diego Sanchez (30-13-0) via Disqualification (Illegal Knee) in 3:09 of round 3
2019-09-14: L vs. [*] Tristan Connelly (14-6-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Michel Pereira	-121		51.90%
Elo K170	Kalinn Williams	1713.74	+185.45	70.00%
Elo Modified	Kalinn Williams	1737.91	+146.16	65.47%
Glicko-1	Kalinn Williams	1763.81	+116.03	66.10%
WHR	Kalinn Williams	1611.45	+83.44	59.42%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kalinn Williams 35, Michel Pereira 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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (12-13-2020)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program – UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno (2020-12-12)

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Jason

Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#4DD/#6P4P] Deiveson Figueiredo (20-1-0, 124.5lb, -331) vs. [#2] Brandon Moreno (18-5-1, 124.5lb, +256)
Deiveson Figueiredo is the All-Time #8 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Brandon Moreno is the All-Time #13 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Deiveson Figueiredo (3-0-0)
2020-11-21: W vs. [#5FLY] Alex Perez (24-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:57 of round 1
2020-07-18: W vs. [#3FLY] Joseph Benavidez (28-7-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:48 of round 1
2020-02-29: W vs. [#3FLY] Joseph Benavidez (28-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Brandon Moreno (3-0-0)
2020-11-21: W vs. [#11FLY] Brandon Royval (12-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 1
2020-03-14: W vs. [#8FLY] Jussier Formiga (23-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2019-12-14: W vs. [#27FLY] Kai Kara France (21-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Deiveson Figueiredo	-331		73.21%
Elo K170	Deiveson Figueiredo	2155.11	+229.31	74.03%
Elo Modified	Deiveson Figueiredo	2115.64	+229.78	73.22%
Glicko-1	Deiveson Figueiredo	2204.26	+268.41	82.42%
WHR	Deiveson Figueiredo	2003.79	+212.99	72.57%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo 21, Brandon Moreno 21
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)
[#3] Tony Ferguson (25-4-0, 155.0lb, -167) vs. [#5] Charles Oliveira (29-8-0, 154.5lb, +138)
Tony Ferguson is the All-Time #8 ranked Lightweight and #40 ranked Absolute fighter.
Charles Oliveira is the All-Time #36 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tony Ferguson (2-1-0)
2020-05-09: L vs. [#1LW/#8DD] Justin Gaethje (22-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:39 of round 5
2019-06-08: W vs. [#21WW] Donald Cerrone (36-15-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2018-10-06: W vs. [#13WW] Anthony Pettis (23-10-0) via TKO (Corner Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Charles Oliveira (3-0-0)
2020-03-14: W vs. [#10LW] Kevin Lee (18-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:28 of round 3
2019-11-16: W vs. [#59FW] Jared Gordon (16-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:26 of round 1
2019-05-18: W vs. [#54FW] Nik Lentz (30-11-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tony Ferguson	-167		59.81%
Elo K170	Tony Ferguson	2207.90	+71.11	58.05%
Elo Modified	Tony Ferguson	2172.66	+65.87	57.16%
Glicko-1	Tony Ferguson	2242.13	+22.45	53.23%
WHR	Tony Ferguson	2025.32	+6.44	50.74%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tony Ferguson 217, Charles Oliveira 273
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Tony Ferguson leads 3-1
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#13] Virna Jandiroba (16-1-0, 115.0lb, +157) vs. [#18] Mackenzie Dern (9-1-0, 115.0lb, -191)

Last 3 Fights: Virna Jandiroba (2-1-0)
2020-08-15: W vs. [#48SW] Felice Herrig (14-9-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 1:44 of round 1
2019-12-07: W vs. [#38SW] Mallory Martin (7-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:16 of round 2
2019-04-27: L vs. [#4SW] Carla Esparza (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Mackenzie Dern (2-1-0)
2020-09-19: W vs. [#27SW] Randa Markos (10-10-1) via Submission (Armbar) in 3:44 of round 1
2020-05-30: W vs. [#80SW] Hannah Cifers (10-7-0) via Submission (Kneebar) in 2:36 of round 1
2019-10-12: L vs. [#10SW] Amanda Ribas (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mackenzie Dern	-191		62.78%
Elo K170	Virna Jandiroba	1620.34	+102.35	61.48%
Elo Modified	Virna Jandiroba	1619.26	+79.25	58.59%
Glicko-1	Virna Jandiroba	1647.38	+127.43	67.56%
WHR	Virna Jandiroba	1567.42	+107.65	62.05%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Virna Jandiroba 119, Mackenzie Dern 84
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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Poirier vs. McGregor 2: Does the Advantage Now Lie with The Diamond?

Posted on December 7, 2020 by A. J. Riot

On January 23rd, 2021, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will meet in the cage for the second time in their professional careers. At the main event of UFC 257, the lightweight contenders will battle for superiority on their paths back to a 155-pound title shot. Having won the first fight between the pair at UFC 178, many believe that the Notorious is the favorite to triumph in their upcoming highly-anticipated bout. However, few can argue that The Diamond hasn’t learned from his defeat to the Irishman back in September 2014. So, let’s consider whether Poirier is being overlooked ahead of UFC 257.

Poirier’s Record Showcases Undeniable Improvements

Following his loss to McGregor as a featherweight, the five-foot-nine American has reinvented himself as a lightweight. After being stopped by the Irishman in the first round of their initial match-up, Poirier has only lost twice since then. At UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson in September 2016, Michael Johnson knocked out The Diamond, before the Louisiana-born fighter suffered a third-round submission loss at the hands of Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242, as per his official fight record.

Although he’s yet to get his hands on the lightweight belt, the former 155-pound interim champion has got several notable wins over elite competitors. To date, Poirier has beaten Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez, who previously held the division’s title, as well as Dan Hooker, Justin Gaethje, and Max Holloway.

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The Most Anticipated Bouts Happening Next Year

Posted on December 7, 2020 by A. J. Riot

Fighting is an exciting sport. In 2020 there have been some restrictions for fighting due to the pandemic; but 2021 could be a big year for MMA with some big fights coming up. These bouts can be as exciting as a slot in an online casino (click here to learn more), or sometimes even more! The adrenaline, the show and the spectacular fights in boxing or MMA have always drawn huge crowds.

Let us look at the most anticipated bouts that are happening next year. Whether you can watch them live in a stadium or on TV, these fights will be spectacular as it gets and should not be missed!

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar (January 16. 2021)
UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 (January 23. 2021)
March 2021 at UFC Fight Night 190: Welterweight bout: Max Griffin vs. Song Kenan
March 2021 at UFC 259: Light Heavyweight bout: Aleksandar Rakic vs. Thiago Santos
March 2021 at UFC 259: Bantamweight bout: Dominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney

These are just some of the few big bouts that are happening in 2021. More will be announced in the coming weeks. We can anticipate even more blockbuster fights in 2021 with some special title fights who can shape the future of MMA.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori (2020-12-05)

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#4] Jack Hermansson (21-5-0) vs. [#22] Marvin Vettori (14-4-1)
Jack Hermansson is the All-Time #42 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jack Hermansson (2-1-0)
2020-07-18: W vs. [#10MW] Kelvin Gastelum (15-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:18 of round 1
2019-09-28: L vs. [#8MW] Jared Cannonier (13-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 2
2019-04-27: W vs. [#9MW] Ronaldo Souza (26-8-0) via UD (49-45, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Marvin Vettori (3-0-0)
2020-06-13: W vs. [#49MW] Karl Roberson (9-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:17 of round 1
2019-10-12: W vs. [#46MW] Andrew Sanchez (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-07-13: W vs. [*] Cezar Ferreira (13-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Jack Hermansson	2032.91	+177.75	69.26%
Elo Modified	Jack Hermansson	2041.13	+152.75	66.12%
Glicko-1	Jack Hermansson	2131.19	+195.94	75.55%
WHR	Jack Hermansson	1935.76	+45.09	55.13%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jack Hermansson 140, Marvin Vettori 175
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Marvin Vettori leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#21] Ovince St. Preux (25-14-0, +147) vs. [#33] Jamahal Hill (8-0-0, -177)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #45 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (2-1-0)
2020-09-05: W vs. [#64LHW] Alonzo Menifield (9-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:07 of round 2
2020-05-13: L vs. [#26HW+] Ben Rothwell (38-13-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2019-09-28: W vs. [#52LHW] Michal Oleksiejczuk (16-4-0) via Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 2:14 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jamahal Hill (3-0-0)
2020-05-30: W vs. [#44LHW] Klidson Abreu (15-5-0) via TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) in 1:51 of round 1
2020-01-25: W vs. [#102LHW] Darko Stosic (13-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-07-23: W vs. [*] Alexander Poppeck (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 4:29 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jamahal Hill	-177		61.21%
Elo K170	Ovince St. Preux	1704.03	+70.27	57.96%
Elo Modified	Ovince St. Preux	1777.82	+123.17	63.16%
Glicko-1	Ovince St. Preux	1865.52	+176.44	73.41%
WHR	Ovince St. Preux	1747.99	+175.61	69.05%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 91, Jamahal Hill 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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Women Flyweight (125)
[#19] Taila Santos (16-1-0, -215) vs. [#34] Montana De La Rosa (10-6-0, +174)

Last 3 Fights: Taila Santos (2-1-0)
2020-07-15: W vs. [#33FLY] Molly McCann (10-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-02-02: L vs. [#62FLY] Mara Romero Borella (12-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2018-08-11: W vs. [*] Estefani Almeida (8-2-0) via UD ()

Last 3 Fights: Montana De La Rosa (1-2-0)
2020-09-05: L vs. [#10FLY] Viviane Araujo (9-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2020-02-15: W vs. [#62FLY] Mara Romero Borella (12-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-06-22: L vs. [#22FLY] Andrea Lee (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Taila Santos	-215		65.15%
Elo K170	Taila Santos	1513.09	+184.25	69.89%
Elo Modified	Taila Santos	1557.92	+210.21	71.51%
Glicko-1	Taila Santos	1599.35	+266.37	82.25%
WHR	Taila Santos	1518.89	+252.41	76.01%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Taila Santos 143, Montana De La Rosa 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Montana De La Rosa leads 1-0
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis (2020-11-28)

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Curtis Blaydes (14-2-0, -334) vs. [#4] Derrick Lewis (24-7-0, +259)
Curtis Blaydes is the All-Time #33 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Derrick Lewis is the All-Time #29 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Curtis Blaydes (3-0-0)
2020-06-20: W vs. [#7HW+] Alexander Volkov (32-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-46, 49-46)
2020-01-25: W vs. [#8HW+] Junior dos Santos (21-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:06 of round 2
2019-09-07: W vs. [#22HW+] Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-6-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punch) in 2:22 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (3-0-0)
2020-08-08: W vs. [#10HW+] Alexey Oleynik (59-14-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 2
2020-02-08: W vs. [#42HW+] Ilir Latifi (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-11-02: W vs. [#17HW+] Blagoy Ivanov (18-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Curtis Blaydes	-334		73.42%
Elo K170	Curtis Blaydes	2113.49	+15.74	51.80%
Elo Modified	Curtis Blaydes	2101.48	+61.24	56.66%
Glicko-1	Curtis Blaydes	2189.51	+68.81	59.78%
WHR	Curtis Blaydes	2021.03	+114.89	62.83%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curtis Blaydes 161, Derrick Lewis 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Curtis Blaydes leads 5-4
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#15] Anthony Smith (33-16-0, -119) vs. [#42] Devin Clark (12-4-0, -105)
Anthony Smith is the All-Time #38 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (1-2-0)
2020-08-29: L vs. [#12LHW] Aleksandar Rakic (13-2-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2020-05-13: L vs. [#4LHW] Glover Teixeira (32-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 5
2019-06-01: W vs. [#19LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (18-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:38 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Devin Clark (2-1-0)
2020-06-06: W vs. [#64LHW] Alonzo Menifield (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2020-02-15: W vs. [#210MW] Dequan Townsend (22-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
2019-10-12: L vs. [#27LHW] Ryan Spann (18-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:01 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Anthony Smith	-119		51.47%
Elo K170	Anthony Smith	1827.66	+140.26	65.49%
Elo Modified	Anthony Smith	1845.49	+142.93	65.15%
Glicko-1	Anthony Smith	1921.91	+220.14	78.03%
WHR	Anthony Smith	1786.59	+211.83	72.47%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Smith 91, Devin Clark 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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Heavyweight (265)
[#92] Josh Parisian (13-3-0, -215) vs. [#178] Parker Porter (9-6-0, +174)

Last 3 Fights: Josh Parisian (3-0-0)
2020-08-18: W vs. [#222HW+] Chad Johnson (6-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:43 of round 1
2020-01-29: W vs. [#378MW] Marcus Maulding (8-11-0) via TKO in 3:57 of round 1
2019-12-14: W vs. [#452HW+] Matunga Djikasa (3-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Parker Porter (2-1-0)
2020-08-15: L vs. [#74HW+] Chris Daukaus (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches and Knee) in 4:28 of round 1
2019-09-07: W vs. [#209HW+] Dirlei Broenstrup (16-8-0) via TKO in 3:17 of round 3
2019-05-31: W vs. [*] Kevin Ray Sears (8-6-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:29 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Josh Parisian	-215		65.15%
Elo K170	Josh Parisian	1442.09	+197.81	71.17%
Elo Modified	Josh Parisian	1457.67	+137.86	64.65%
Glicko-1	Josh Parisian	1514.71	+199.29	75.90%
WHR	Josh Parisian	1399.85	+106.77	61.96%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Josh Parisian 102, Parker Porter 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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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Perez (2020-11-21)

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Jason

Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#4DD/#6P4P] Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1-0, -306) vs. [#4] Alex Perez (24-5-0, +241)
Deiveson Figueiredo is the All-Time #8 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Alex Perez is the All-Time #31 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Deiveson Figueiredo (3-0-0)
2020-07-18: W vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (28-7-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:48 of round 1
2020-02-29: W vs. [#2FLY] Joseph Benavidez (28-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:54 of round 2
2019-10-12: W vs. [#27FLY] Tim Elliott (16-11-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:08 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alex Perez (3-0-0)
2020-06-06: W vs. [#8FLY] Jussier Formiga (23-8-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 4:06 of round 1
2020-01-25: W vs. [#32FLY] Jordan Espinosa (15-8-0) via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:33 of round 1
2019-03-30: W vs. [#189BW] Mark De La Rosa (11-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Deiveson Figueiredo	-306		71.98%
Elo K170	Deiveson Figueiredo	2120.37	+236.24	74.64%
Elo Modified	Deiveson Figueiredo	2080.48	+213.05	71.76%
Glicko-1	Deiveson Figueiredo	2167.01	+275.51	83.00%
WHR	Deiveson Figueiredo	1962.32	+211.11	72.40%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo 126, Alex Perez 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Deiveson Figueiredo leads 2-1
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Women Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (19-3-0, -1569) vs. [#4] Jennifer Maia (18-6-1, +860)
Valentina Shevchenko is the All-Time #5 ranked Women’s fighter.
Jennifer Maia is the All-Time #22 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Valentina Shevchenko (3-0-0)
2020-02-08: W vs. [#3FLY] Katlyn Chookagian (14-4-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:03 of round 3
2019-08-10: W vs. [#6FLY] Liz Carmouche (14-7-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2019-06-08: W vs. [#9FLY] Jessica Eye (15-8-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:26 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Jennifer Maia (2-1-0)
2020-08-01: W vs. [#16FLY] Joanne Calderwood (14-5-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:29 of round 1
2019-11-02: L vs. [#3FLY] Katlyn Chookagian (14-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-07-20: W vs. [#12FLY] Roxanne Modafferi (25-17-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Valentina Shevchenko	-1569		90.02%
Elo K170	Valentina Shevchenko	1908.70	+247.43	75.59%
Elo Modified	Valentina Shevchenko	1914.24	+265.70	76.19%
Glicko-1	Valentina Shevchenko	1931.58	+285.00	83.76%
WHR	Valentina Shevchenko	1913.37	+326.67	81.65%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Valentina Shevchenko 287, Jennifer Maia 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Valentina Shevchenko leads 2-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#27] Mike Perry (14-6-0, -153) vs. [#61] Tim Means (30-12-1, +127)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Perry (1-2-0)
2020-06-27: W vs. [#151WW] Mickey Gall (6-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-12-14: L vs. [#16WW] Geoff Neal (13-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:30 of round 1
2019-08-10: L vs. [#12WW] Vicente Luque (19-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Tim Means (2-1-0)
2020-08-08: W vs. [#93WW] Laureano Staropoli (9-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2020-02-15: L vs. [#44WW] Daniel Rodriguez (13-1-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:37 of round 2
2019-12-07: W vs. [#89WW] Thiago Alves (23-15-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:38 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mike Perry	-153		57.85%
Elo K170	Mike Perry	1737.38	+96.22	60.82%
Elo Modified	Mike Perry	1763.09	+87.32	59.44%
Glicko-1	Mike Perry	1814.22	+106.02	64.80%
WHR	Mike Perry	1665.05	+37.37	54.26%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Perry 147, Tim Means 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Mike Perry leads 1-0
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UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis Drama, Stats, and Predictions

Posted on November 15, 2020 by A. J. Riot

Don’t let the fact this is not a title fight scare you away – UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis has so many implications. For starters, the winner of this fight could be poised to fight Francis Ngannou for the No. 1 contender spot. Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis are scheduled to fight on Saturday, November 28th in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex. The free fight will be streamed on ESPN, and all fans of the UFC should tune in.

There has been a lot of drama surrounding the heavyweight division for the UFC. This fight adds one more layer. Keep Reading