Jake Paul: YouTuber Turned Professional Boxer Only for the Money!
Let’s take a deep dive into the new life of former YouTuber and current professional boxer, Jake Paul. To be a fair fight and more interesting to watch, it is necessary for Paul to actually compete with fighters in his same weight class, with the same level of experience, and similar in age as he is. Then, let’s see how good he is going to do?!
Combat Sports & Martial Arts Writer| Director of Partnerships & Marketing
I have been an avid viewer of Boxing and MMA for decades. Judo is the martial art that I most admire. At different periods in my life, I have practiced Judo. This piqued my interest in MMA since 2001. I had a 25 year career in healthcare and now I am pursuing my hobby and a new venture. Now I enjoy writing about combat sports and martial arts for FightMatrix.
The 3 Most Important Things When Betting On MMA For the First Time
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The popularity of MMA has surged in recent years with sell-out events generating eye-watering revenue for the sport and its fighters. A growing global fanbase ensures a positive future for the sport and the many industries that also benefit from it, including gambling.
While MMA is already an exciting spectator sport, fans can add an extra edge to a bout by betting on its outcome. Many sports fans place a bet or two for fun, while others dedicate a lot of time studying fighters to give themselves the best opportunity of earning money on the fight.
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In connection to the UFC fights betting one of the terms you are likely to hear is the ‘point spread’. UFC point spread betting helps to enhance the value of a fight because users are able to bet not only on the winner and loser. But what is a UFC point spread, and how does it actually work? It is time we explained the term, UFC point spread betting in a way that both, rookies and the veterans wagering will be able to comprehend. Keep Reading
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Expect a spectacle! While this can be said for any UFC event, this one really is one of a kind. First of all, it is dedicated to the celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Secondly, it is going to be held at the Las Vegas Sphere. You can already tell that only due to this fact alone it is a unique event. Dana White already confirmed that production costs tied to organizing a UFC event at the Sphere are massive and that this is a one-off event. Knowing this, everyone going there for UFC 306 knows what he’s getting for the price of a ticket.
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Ronda Rousey Retires from WWE – Backstory
Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesAccording to Sports Illustrated, Ronda Rousey has indefinitely retired from the WWE. “During an interview with NewsNation’s “Banfield,” Rousey claimed that Gulak pulled her by the strings of her sweatpants while she was waiting to speak with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.” Due to his unprofessional conduct, Dave Gulak was fired by the WWE.
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Combat Sports & Martial Arts Writer| Director of Partnerships & Marketing
I have been an avid viewer of Boxing and MMA for decades. Judo is the martial art that I most admire. At different periods in my life, I have practiced Judo. This piqued my interest in MMA since 2001. I had a 25 year career in healthcare and now I am pursuing my hobby and a new venture. Now I enjoy writing about combat sports and martial arts for FightMatrix.
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Discover how to enjoy the thrill of MMA gambling while ensuring your safety. Learn essential tips and strategies that will enhance your experience. Prioritize responsible betting and maximize your enjoyment.
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Combat Sports & Martial Arts Writer| Director of Partnerships & Marketing
I have been an avid viewer of Boxing and MMA for decades. Judo is the martial art that I most admire. At different periods in my life, I have practiced Judo. This piqued my interest in MMA since 2001. I had a 25 year career in healthcare and now I am pursuing my hobby and a new venture. Now I enjoy writing about combat sports and martial arts for FightMatrix.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho (08-24-2024)
Middleweight (185)
[#8] Jared Cannonier (17-7-0, +161) vs. [#17] Caio Borralho (16-1-0, -195)
Jared Cannonier is the All-Time #24 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jared Cannonier (2-1-0)
2024-06-08: L vs. [#6MW] Nassourdine Imavov (14-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:34 of round 4
2023-06-17: W vs. [#10MW] Marvin Vettori (19-7-1) via UD (49-45, 49-45, 48-46)
2022-12-17: W vs. [#2MW] Sean Strickland (29-6-0) via SD (49-46, 46-49, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Caio Borralho (3-0-0)
2024-05-04: W vs. [#25MW] Paul Craig (17-8-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:10 of round 2
2023-11-04: W vs. [#51MW] Abusupiyan Magomedov (26-6-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2023-04-29: W vs. [#43MW] Michal Oleksiejczuk (20-9-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:49 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Caio Borralho | -195 | 63.30% | |
| Elo K170 | Jared Cannonier | 2059.60 | +63.30 | 59.01% |
| Elo Modified | Jared Cannonier | 2003.55 | +7.98 | 51.15% |
| Glicko-1 | Caio Borralho | 2043.98 | +14.21 | 52.04% |
| WHR | Caio Borralho | 1963.37 | +74.02 | 60.50% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jared Cannonier 77, Caio Borralho 112
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 Strawweight (115)
[#7] Angela Hill (17-13-0, -115) vs. [#12] Tabatha Ricci (10-2-0, -106)
Last 3 Fights: Angela Hill (2-1-0)
2024-05-18: W vs. [#36SW] Luana Pinheiro (11-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:12 of round 2
2023-11-04: W vs. [#16SW] Denise Gomes (9-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2023-05-20: L vs. [#6SW] Mackenzie Dern (14-5-0) via UD (49-44, 49-44, 49-43)
Last 3 Fights: Tabatha Ricci (2-1-0)
2024-05-11: W vs. [#14SW] Tecia Pennington (13-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-11-11: L vs. [#11SW] Lupita Godinez (12-5-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2023-06-24: W vs. [#10SW] Gillian Robertson (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Angela Hill | -115 | 50.96% | |
| Elo K170 | Angela Hill | 1644.04 | +50.12 | 57.16% |
| Elo Modified | Angela Hill | 1675.95 | +65.53 | 59.32% |
| Glicko-1 | Angela Hill | 1689.00 | +90.04 | 62.68% |
| WHR | Angela Hill | 1559.72 | +2.80 | 50.40% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Angela Hill 98, Tabatha Ricci 105
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)
[#29] Gerald Meerschaert (36-17-0, +229) vs. [#48] Edmen Shahbazyan (13-4-0, -290)
Last 3 Fights: Gerald Meerschaert (1-2-0)
2024-03-16: W vs. [#82MW] Bryan Barberena (18-12-0) via Technical Submission (Face Crank) in 4:23 of round 2
2023-08-19: L vs. [#50MW] Andre Petroski (11-3-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2023-04-08: L vs. [#23MW] Joe Pyfer (13-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:15 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Edmen Shahbazyan (2-1-0)
2024-03-23: W vs. [#149MW] A.J. Dobson (7-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:43 of round 1
2023-05-20: L vs. [#26MW] Anthony Hernandez (12-2-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:01 of round 3
2022-12-10: W vs. [*] Dalcha Lungiambula (11-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:41 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Edmen Shahbazyan | -290 | 70.98% | |
| Elo K170 | Gerald Meerschaert | 1657.96 | +33.27 | 54.77% |
| Elo Modified | Gerald Meerschaert | 1711.07 | +62.76 | 58.93% |
| Glicko-1 | Gerald Meerschaert | 1779.01 | +97.94 | 63.73% |
| WHR | Gerald Meerschaert | 1684.20 | +53.33 | 57.61% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gerald Meerschaert 161, Edmen Shahbazyan 154
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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