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Fight Matrix Program – PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants (10-19-2024)

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[*] Francis Ngannou (17-3-0, -304) vs. [#10] Renan Ferreira (13-3-0, +227)
Francis Ngannou is the All-Time #7 ranked Heavyweight and #43 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Francis Ngannou (3-0-0)
2022-01-22: W vs. [#2HW+] Ciryl Gane (12-2-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2021-03-27: W vs. [*] Stipe Miocic (20-4-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:52 of round 2
2020-05-09: W vs. [#9HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:20 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Renan Ferreira (3-0-0)
2024-02-24: W vs. [#14HW+] Ryan Bader (31-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 1
2023-11-24: W vs. [#11HW+] Denis Goltsov (35-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 2
2023-08-18: W vs. [#77HW+] Maurice Greene (11-9-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:46 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Francis Ngannou	-304		71.10%
Elo K170	Francis Ngannou	2348.99	+414.44	91.58%
Elo Modified	Francis Ngannou	2324.70	+383.08	90.07%
Glicko-1	Francis Ngannou	2461.72	+393.23	90.58%
WHR	Francis Ngannou	2176.44	+203.35	76.32%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Francis Ngannou 1001, Renan Ferreira 238
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 Featherweight (145)
[#1/#5P4P] Cristiane Justino (27-2-0, +101) vs. [#2/#7DD/#9P4P] Larissa Pacheco (23-4-0, -127)
Cristiane Justino is the All-Time #2 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cristiane Justino (3-0-0)
2023-10-07: W vs. [#5FW] Cat Zingano (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:01 of round 1
2022-04-23: W vs. [#4FW] Arlene Blencowe (16-10-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-11-12: W vs. [#15FW] Sinead Kavanagh (9-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Larissa Pacheco (3-0-0)
2023-11-24: W vs. [#6FW] Marina Mokhnatkina (11-4-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2023-08-18: W vs. [#10FW] Olena Kolesnyk (9-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:14 of round 1
2023-06-16: W vs. [#25FW] Amber Leibrock (7-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Larissa Pacheco	-127		52.93%
Elo K170	Cristiane Justino	1963.55	+176.07	73.37%
Elo Modified	Cristiane Justino	1967.15	+155.03	70.94%
Glicko-1	Cristiane Justino	2042.11	+203.17	76.31%
WHR	Cristiane Justino	1987.08	+184.79	74.34%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cristiane Justino 378, Larissa Pacheco 330
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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Middleweight (185)
[#7] Johnny Eblen (15-0-0, -597) vs. [#14] Fabian Edwards (13-3-0, +391)
Johnny Eblen is the All-Time #35 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Johnny Eblen (3-0-0)
2024-02-24: W vs. [#10LHW] Impa Kasanganay (18-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-09-23: W vs. [#14MW] Fabian Edwards (13-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 3
2023-02-04: W vs. [#31MW] Anatoly Tokov (32-4-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Fabian Edwards (2-1-0)
2024-03-22: W vs. [#29MW] Aaron Jeffery (15-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2023-09-23: L vs. [#7MW] Johnny Eblen (15-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 3
2023-05-12: W vs. [*] Gegard Mousasi (49-9-2) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Johnny Eblen	-597		80.78%
Elo K170	Johnny Eblen	2138.82	+253.61	81.15%
Elo Modified	Johnny Eblen	2065.88	+186.25	74.50%
Glicko-1	Johnny Eblen	2146.28	+197.48	75.71%
WHR	Johnny Eblen	2005.68	+207.98	76.80%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Johnny Eblen 238, Fabian Edwards 211
Previous Match-up Record: Johnny Eblen leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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How Canadian MMA Fans Can Optimise Their Bets Through Fight Analytics

Posted on October 12, 2024 by A. J. Riot

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most popular sports that attracts millions of spectators and fans in Canada. This sport is constantly evolving, and online betting is changing too. In the past, bettors often relied on intuition and luck; however, modern players can enhance their potential gains by analyzing the latest analytical data. How can this information improve your betting strategies, and what data should you consider to maximize your winnings? Let’s find out now.

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UFC FIGHT NIGHT PREDICTION: BRANDON ROYVAL VS TATSURO TAIRA

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Joshua Okeke

Saturday, October 12, 2024

04:00 PM ET

UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Streaming: TNT SPORTS, ESPN+

Welcome to another Saturday with activities in the Octagon. The Flyweight division presents the Last main card fight of thirteen scheduled for the day between [#2 FLW] Brandon Royval and [#7 FLW] Tatsuro Taira. This fight made the headliner with both fighters on their sixteen wins. All odds are available via fightodds.io.

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UFC FIGHT NIGHT PREDICTION: ABDUL RAZAK ALHASSAN VS JOSH FREMD

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Joshua Okeke

Saturday, October 12, 2024

06:00 PM EST

UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Streaming: ESPN+

UFC Fight Night 244 will have a middleweight division bout scheduled as the main card event. This bout will be between [#76 MW] Abdul Razak Alhassan and [#109 MW] Josh Fremd at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States. Both fighters are seeking a form of redemption since recording just two wins in five bouts with the last being a year ago. All odds are available via fightodds.io.

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Caged Steel 38: Matchup Announcements

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Oleg

On December 7th, 2024, Caged Steel presents Caged Steel 38 in Doncaster UK, an exciting event featuring professional and amateur MMA fights, as well as caged boxing bouts. To purchase tickets to Caged Steel 38, enter coupon code fightmatrix at checkout. Here are the matchups announced so far:

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This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Jason

Fights considered must satisfy all of the criteria below:

Both fighters must be active (fought in 360 days prior to event). Reduces uncertainty.
Both fighters must have at least 5 fights, with at least 1 draw or 1 loss (excluding debut). More data makes WHR happy.
Both fighters must be rated in the same division as the fight. Further reduces uncertainty.
Must have odds from at least three bookmakers.

“The Underdog” bet/parlay

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The Odds of Victory: Comparing UFC Betting Strategies to Casino Gaming Tactics

Posted on October 10, 2024 by A. J. Riot

The world of betting and gambling takes many forms, from card games to slot machines and sports betting. The common denominator is wagering money on a situation’s predicted outcome. However, while the core elements are the same, the skills, information availability, and strategies for each are very different.

UFC betting, for example, has much more informed predictions, using past fights and forms as references. Casino games are based entirely on luck and chance, leaving no option for prediction besides estimation and statistics. This being said, studying the betting strategies of UFC can give us some insight into ways to improve casino gaming tactics.

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Fighting Styles in MMA: How Different Martial Arts Compete in the Cage

Posted on October 10, 2024 by A. J. Riot

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown into one of the most popular and dynamic sports worldwide, known for combining various fighting disciplines into one thrilling combat experience. Fighters no longer rely on just one martial art but blend a variety of techniques and styles, making every bout a complex mix of strategy, power, and skill. Whether it’s the precise punches of boxing or the grappling expertise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), each discipline brings unique strengths to the cage. As MMA continues to evolve, fans are fascinated by how different fighting styles interact and compete within the sport. Similarly, as betting sites like 4RaBet online continue to rise in popularity, users are exploring the broader realm of betting and entertainment, including betting on MMA matches. The sport’s diversity in styles makes it even more engaging for both spectators and enthusiasts.

In this article, we will dive deep into the major martial arts that contribute to the success of MMA athletes, analyzing how different fighting styles function in the cage. We’ll explore striking, grappling, and submission techniques, highlighting how fighters adapt and combine these skills to gain the upper hand.

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The 3 Best Online Casinos for MMA Betting

Posted on October 9, 2024 by A. J. Riot

MMA betting is growing rapidly, and it’s easy to see why. The intensity, skill, and strategy that come together in each fight create a betting experience unlike anything else. For fight fans in Poland who like to bet on MMA, it is very important to choose reliable and reputable online casinos. A website with reviews of reliable Polish online casinos https://renomowanekasyno.pl/kasyna-opinie/ can be an invaluable resource to help you navigate the landscape of legal and safe betting platforms. Not only do these trusted casinos offer a wide range of MMA betting options, but they also guarantee safe and fair bets, allowing you to focus on the excitement of the fights without worrying about the legality of the platform.

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UFC 308 Showdown: Topuria vs. Holloway Betting Odds, Tips & Where to Watch Live

Posted on October 9, 2024 by A. J. Riot

Early autumn and late October are when dreams will be made for both some fans and fighters in the UFC. The UFC 308 event will be one of the best events in recent memory, headlined by an amazing duel between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. The former will be looking to defend his title against one of the most decorated UFC fighters of the last decade. The Featherweight division was always one to watch, and this bout promised a lot of good fighting.

While this fight will have the eyes of the world on itself, this is not all that UFC 308 has to offer. The co-main event is also an interesting fight, where Robert Whittaker is going to take on Khamzat Chimaev. UFC decided to make this October event one of the best events before winter as other names on the card include the likes of Ankalaev, Volkov, and Gane. If you’re interested in this event, and you already know that you can’t miss it for anything in the world, all fights will be streamed live at Stake where you’ll also find some of the best betting options out there.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira (10-12-2024)

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Jason

Flyweight (125)
[#2/#7DD] Brandon Royval (16-7-0, +174) vs. [#7] Tatsuro Taira (16-0-0, -212)
Brandon Royval is the All-Time #18 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Tatsuro Taira is the All-Time #36 ranked Flyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brandon Royval (2-1-0)
2024-02-24: W vs. [#3FLY] Brandon Moreno (21-8-2) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 46-49)
2023-12-16: L vs. [#1FLY/#3DD/#2P4P] Alexandre Pantoja (28-5-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)
2023-04-15: W vs. [#19FLY] Matheus Nicolau (19-4-1) via KO (Knee and Elbows) in 2:09 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tatsuro Taira (3-0-0)
2024-06-15: W vs. [#17FLY] Alex Perez (25-9-0) via TKO (Knee Injury) in 2:59 of round 2
2023-12-09: W vs. [#161FLY] Carlos Hernandez (9-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:55 of round 2
2023-07-08: W vs. [#146FLY] Edgar Chairez (11-6-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tatsuro Taira	-212		65.05%
Elo K170	Brandon Royval	1975.18	+71.16	60.10%
Elo Modified	Tatsuro Taira	1890.84	+39.41	55.65%
Glicko-1	Tatsuro Taira	1954.71	+56.53	58.07%
WHR	Tatsuro Taira	1868.86	+89.29	62.57%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brandon Royval 231, Tatsuro Taira 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)
[#29] Jun Yong Park (17-6-0, -173) vs. [#30] Brad Tavares (20-9-0, +142)

Last 3 Fights: Jun Yong Park (2-1-0)
2023-12-09: L vs. [#24MW] Andre Muniz (24-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-07-15: W vs. [#71MW] Albert Duraev (16-5-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:45 of round 2
2023-02-04: W vs. [#150MW] Denis Tiuliulin (10-10-0) via Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:05 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Brad Tavares (1-2-0)
2024-02-10: L vs. [#22MW] Gregory Rodrigues (16-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:55 of round 3
2023-08-19: W vs. [#27MW] Chris Weidman (16-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2023-04-22: L vs. [#38MW] Bruno Silva (23-11-0) via TKO (Knee and Punch) in 3:35 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jun Yong Park	-173		60.53%
Elo K170	Jun Yong Park	1741.38	+42.76	56.12%
Elo Modified	Jun Yong Park	1787.40	+70.69	60.03%
Glicko-1	Jun Yong Park	1831.45	+104.68	64.62%
WHR	Jun Yong Park	1741.93	+79.86	61.29%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jun Yong Park 308, Brad Tavares 245
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)
[#24] Grant Dawson (21-2-1, -403) vs. [*] Rafa Garcia (16-3-0, +305)

Last 3 Fights: Grant Dawson (2-1-0)
2024-06-01: W vs. [#121LW] Joe Solecki (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2023-10-07: L vs. [#25LW] Bobby Green (32-16-1) via KO (Punches) in 0:33 of round 1
2023-07-01: W vs. [#68LW] Damir Ismagulov (26-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Rafa Garcia (2-1-0)
2023-04-15: W vs. [#119LW] Clay Guida (38-24-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-12-17: W vs. [#286LW] Maheshate Hayisaer (10-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-07-30: L vs. [#29LW] Drakkar Klose (15-2-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Grant Dawson	-403		76.44%
Elo K170	Grant Dawson	1980.01	+198.85	75.86%
Elo Modified	Grant Dawson	1946.71	+196.16	75.57%
Glicko-1	Grant Dawson	1987.73	+199.54	75.92%
WHR	Grant Dawson	1852.73	+133.77	68.35%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Grant Dawson 133, Rafa Garcia 546
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 307 PREDICTION: ALEX PEREIRA VS KHALIL ROUNTREE JR

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Joshua Okeke

Saturday, October 5, 2024

10:00 PM EDT

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Streaming: TNT SPORTS, ESPN+

Cheers!! On Saturday, Salt Lake City will host another UFC Octagon blockbuster Light Heavyweight division fight. The scheduled bout would have [#1 LHW/#6 P4P] (C) Alex Pereira try to defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship for the third time against “The War Horse,” [#8 LHW] Khalil Rountree Jr. All odds are available via fightodds.io

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FightMatrix Announces Partnership with Caged Steel

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Oleg

FightMatrix is proud to announce a new, exciting partnership with Caged Steel, one of the fastest-growing MMA promotions based in the UK. You may have seen the likes of UFC athletes Muhammad Mokaev, Marc Diakese and Danny Mitchell on the show. As well as Scott Askham from KSW and now Oktagon and Lewis McGrillen from PFL. This collaboration represents a powerful overseas alliance, with FightMatrix headquartered in the USA and Caged Steel located in England. Our combined efforts aim to bring greater visibility to both FightMatrix’s platform and Caged Steel’s fighters and events, creating a more engaged and informed MMA community, worldwide.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree (10-05-2024)

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#1/#6P4P] Alex Pereira (11-2-0, -516) vs. [#8] Khalil Rountree (13-6-0, +370)
Alex Pereira is the All-Time #18 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alex Pereira (3-0-0)
2024-06-29: W vs. [#4LHW] Jiri Prochazka (30-5-1) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 0:13 of round 2
2024-04-13: W vs. [#5LHW] Jamahal Hill (13-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:14 of round 1
2023-11-11: W vs. [#4LHW] Jiri Prochazka (30-5-1) via TKO (Elbows) in 4:08 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (3-0-0)
2023-12-09: W vs. [#16LHW] Anthony Smith (38-20-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:56 of round 3
2023-08-12: W vs. [#51HW+] Chris Daukaus (12-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:40 of round 1
2022-10-29: W vs. [#24LHW] Dustin Jacoby (19-9-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Alex Pereira	-516		79.74%
Elo K170	Alex Pereira	2285.08	+383.74	90.11%
Elo Modified	Alex Pereira	2248.01	+376.65	89.73%
Glicko-1	Alex Pereira	2376.35	+462.46	93.48%
WHR	Alex Pereira	2157.07	+356.75	88.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Pereira 98, Khalil Rountree 301
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 Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#2/#8P4P] Raquel Pennington (16-8-0, -183) vs. [*] Julianna Pena (11-5-0, +151)
Raquel Pennington is the All-Time #35 ranked Women’s fighter.
Julianna Pena is the All-Time #31 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Raquel Pennington (3-0-0)
2024-01-20: W vs. [#16BW] Mayra Bueno Silva (10-4-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)
2023-01-14: W vs. [#4BW] Ketlen Vieira (14-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-04-09: W vs. [#7FW] Aspen Ladd (11-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Julianna Pena (2-1-0)
2022-07-30: L vs. [*] Amanda Nunes (23-5-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
2021-12-11: W vs. [*] Amanda Nunes (23-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:26 of round 2
2021-01-23: W vs. [#9FW] Sara McMann (14-7-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:39 of round 3

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Raquel Pennington	-183		61.87%
Elo K170	Raquel Pennington	1850.31	+119.69	66.57%
Elo Modified	Raquel Pennington	1788.98	+61.43	58.75%
Glicko-1	Julianna Pena	1773.92	+5.02	50.72%
WHR	Julianna Pena	1759.76	+89.61	62.62%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raquel Pennington 259, Julianna Pena 798
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Julianna Pena leads 2-1
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Bantamweight (135)
[#7] Jose Aldo (32-8-0, +143) vs. [#24] Mario Bautista (14-2-0, -174)
Jose Aldo is the All-Time #26 ranked Bantamweight and #3 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jose Aldo (2-1-0)
2024-05-04: W vs. [#17BW] Jonathan Martinez (19-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-08-20: L vs. [#1BW/#5DD/#4P4P] Merab Dvalishvili (18-4-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-12-04: W vs. [#16BW] Rob Font (20-8-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Mario Bautista (3-0-0)
2024-01-13: W vs. [#42BW] Ricky Simon (21-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2023-08-19: W vs. [#82BW] DaMon Blackshear (14-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2023-03-11: W vs. [*] Guido Cannetti (10-7-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 3:18 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mario Bautista	-174		60.67%
Elo K170	Jose Aldo	2100.98	+178.86	73.69%
Elo Modified	Jose Aldo	2092.23	+179.06	73.71%
Glicko-1	Jose Aldo	2145.13	+205.35	76.53%
WHR	Jose Aldo	2015.17	+219.95	78.01%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jose Aldo 154, Mario Bautista 266
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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The Return of… This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Jason

We ran a series of these articles for about three months earlier in the year, changing the parameters and offerings as we went. Learned quite a bit along the way…

So I thought it’d be interesting to try again, running with the latest parameters and starting with a clean slate.

Without further delay…. here are the particulars and bets…

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