MMA – Page 38 – Fight Matrix

How to Bet on MMA Fights

Posted on November 16, 2022 by A. J. Riot

In recent years, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights have become extremely popular in the fighting world, gathering many supporters from all around the globe. These fighting events bring some of the best fighters in one ring, meaning that entertainment is always present.

But, the MMA fights are not only popular amongst the fans, as there are many bettors who are also following these events. The fact that these fights can go either way brings many opportunities for bettors to place all kinds of bets, including some unique bets that are only available for MMA fights.

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How to find the best odds for UFC 281

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

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

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MMA Legacies: Megumi Fujii

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

MMA is a niche sport, it is not for everyone, nor is it as televised and loved as other sports franchises such as the NBA, NFL, or NHL, but MMA and the UFC are still very much well known.

MMA has had a fair share of action on the UFC spreads, and it’s the personalities who fight in the ring that make these spreads so active. There are many pioneers and figures in the sport that have built it up into what it is today.

One of these many legends who built up MMA to what it is today is Megumi Fujii. She was a legendary MMA fighter who crafted a very long, but somehow overshadowed legacy that ran through the world’s fastest-growing sport.

A story was recently released on Megumi Fujii, going over how she ended up where she was and how her legacy came to be, we will break it down for you, so you understand exactly what made her great!

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UFC 282: A night for the light heavyweight division

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

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

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

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

THE REMATCH HAS BEEN MADE

Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira 2
UFC 282 | December 10 | Las Vegas
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— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) October 13, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How to Learn to Predict the Outcome of UFC Fights Using Machine Learning

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Diane Sherron

Trying to predict the outcome is an integral part of sports. Everyone tries to guess the winner, be it for fun or gambling. Calling the winner is especially tough in combat sports, where everything can turn around in a split second – your guy can be dominating

the opponent for three straight rounds only to get knocked out the next second. Clearly, humans are ill-equipped for making complex predictions; some outside help is in order.

Their superhuman processing power gives computers a demonstrable analytic edge and makes them far more accurate predictors than puny humans. With the computing power of a million human brains, AIs can extrapolate seemingly chaotic and unfathomable things like future weather. In this article, we have concerned ourselves with the possibility of using AI machine learning to reliably predict the outcome of UFC fights.

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Are These the Greatest Muay Thai Fighters in UFC History?

Posted on October 12, 2022 by A. J. Riot

These fighters have put in the training to excel at Muay Thai

There’s been many fighting styles that have been utilized successfully in the UFC since its inception in 1993. After all, that’s why the combat sport it involves is known as mixed martial arts, because it’s a real melting pot of fighting styles from all around the globe. Just some of the most notable are the striking power of boxing, the grappling of wrestling, and the takedowns of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Another of the mainstays is muay Thai, which is referred to as the ‘art of eight limbs’, and that’s not because it’s only practiced by octopuses. It uses fists, elbows, knees and shins to inflict devastating damage on an opponent. Despite being known in its birthplace, Thailand, for hundreds of years, the martial art only really gained recognition in the Western world in the late 1980’s. This was mainly thanks to movies like 1989’s Kickboxer, which starred ‘The Muscles from Brussels’, Jean-Claude Van Damme.

It’s been used in the octagon by some truly incredible competitors down the years, so let’s have a look at our top picks for the greatest muay Thai fighters in UFC history.

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How to create a successful MMA sports betting strategy

Posted on October 12, 2022 by A. J. Riot

In the world of MMA sports betting, it is important to have a strategy that will help you win more often than not. If you don’t have an effective strategy in place, your chances of winning will be greatly reduced and could even cost you any money you might have wagered on that particular fight.

If you do not know how to create a successful MMA sports betting strategy, then this article is for you. We have outlined some tips below on how to go about creating such a strategy so that when it comes time to place your bets online.

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9 Reasons Why MMA Is Better Than Boxing

Posted on October 12, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Even historically speaking, MMA predates boxing by quite a bit of time. MMA fighting took birth during the Greek era, sometime around 648 BCE. In fact, MMA was one of the competitive sports played during the ancient Olympic games, a tradition of combat sports that sportstv continues to celebrate and cover with in-depth analysis and updates. While boxing as a sport only came into proper existence sometime around the 16th century. So, in some ways, the recent popularity of MMA fighting sports is also a resurgence of what combat sports once looked like.

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What Have We Learned from Ferguson vs Diaz UFC Fight?

Posted on September 21, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Nate Diaz became one of the most recognizable UFC figures throughout the last couple of years. His bouts with Connor McGregor are considered to be one of the most vicious fights in martial arts’ entire history.

With his contract coming to an end, he was scheduled to come up against Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 279 in a welterweight battle. Unfortunately, his opponent didn’t make the weigh-in and the organization was forced to mix up its options.

Diaz would eventually be included in the main event fighting against former interim UFC Lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson.

However, this last-minute change in the schedule might not be a precise representation of the current situation as both fighters have prepared for a battle against a totally different opponent.

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UFC records that might never be broken

Posted on September 19, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Mixed martial arts has a number of remarkable records. The sport is still in its infancy in comparison to other prominent sports, such as football and baseball, and most existing records may be broken at some point.

Jim Miller now has the most UFC victories with 24. Jon Jones, who currently has 20 UFC victories, is a few slots down the list. It’s not difficult to picture Jones, winning five more UFC fights before retiring. In fact, it is not easy to see him losing five more fights in his career.

Such records will one day be broken, advanced, and maybe broken again. The controlled chaos of a mixed martial arts competition allows for some incredible things to occur and fluke occurrences.

And every now and again, we get both.

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The most iconic female fighters changing the perception of MMA

Posted on September 15, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Female fighters are not just providing some of the best contests in MMA, the sport also features females who stand out due to their indomitable spirits and winning attitudes. Let’s take a look at just some of the exceptional female MMA fighters and how they are attracting new fans to the sport.

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UFC 280: What to Expect

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

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

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

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

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Most Lethal Strikers In MMA History

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

Any fan of MMA knows that there is more to MMA fights than just random brute force. It is an art form, and each fighter is skilled in their own right, able to fight in different ways using different skills, able to compete with different specialties.

Any UFC betting enthusiast knows this. Out of all the different ways a fighter can attack their opponent, the strike is known to be one of the most effective techniques there are in the world of MMA.

This way of hitting your opponent is a great way to knock out your opponent and take home the match. However, there is a lot of debate around whether it is the most effective of attacks.

Many believe that kickboxing is the most effective style of fighting in MMA, with boxing as a runner-up, which is not too great a surprise. So, it is not all that surprising that many fighters have taken on the strike, which is one of the most powerful moves a fighter can make in these styles.

A great strike can floor an opponent only seconds into a fight, and our number 1 most lethal striker in MMA history, has shown us just how effective this move can actually be!

So, let’s take a look at the most lethal strikers in the history of MMA.

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Upcoming MMA preview

Posted on September 1, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Take a look at UFC predictions for UFC Paris on September 3.

The MMA world leader returns after a week and makes their debut at the home of democracy. This card features Ciryl Gane (the nation’s most significant export in MMA) as he takes on Tai Tuivasa, a matchup that has significant implications for the top heavyweight.

Co-main event: Former middleweight king Robert Whittaker takes on Marvin Vettori, a challenger to the division title.

It also features the return of Octagon veterans Joaquin Buckley and Nassourdine Imavov. Let’s take a look and predict the winners of four essential bouts on this card from Neds.

UFC predictions: UFC Paris fighters will get W’s on Sept. 3

Ciryl Gane (10-1) vs. Tai Tuivasa (14-3)

Gane vs. Tuivasa will clash between two top-five UFC heavyweight ranking competitors. This matchup also showcases the youth movement at the top of the division. This matchup is unique because it features two highly skilled strikers who have achieved great success in different ways.

This booking will ask if Tuivasa can use his brawling style effectively enough to avoid surgically dismantled and resuscitated by “Bon Gamin.” Many have tried, but none have succeeded. Tuivasa will be joining that group.

Robert Whittaker (23-6) vs. Marvin Vettori (18-5-1)

Robert Whittaker is in a difficult spot. After two losses to the current division king Israel Adesanya, Whittaker is an elite fighter of 185 pounds. He will not be able to win another title in the next few years. He still hopes Adesanya will fall from grace, but he is fighting the best in the division.

Whittaker will be facing Vettori in a grappling match that will test his skills and will be a tough challenge for “Bobby Knuckles.” But Whittaker is a well-rounded fighter and will be ready for any challenge the Italians may throw him.

Joaquin Buckley (15-4) vs. Nassourdine Iavov (11-3).

Imavov will be able to receive loud applause from his fellow countrymen and women at fight night. After a solid 3-1 start in his UFC career, Imavov is now the favorite sentimentally. Buckley will not be able to win. As he tries to win a decision, Buckley will likely use a full MMA attack to counter his opponent’s explosive strikes and keep him off balance.

Charles Jourdain (13-5-1) vs. Nathaniel Wood (18-5)

Charles Jourdain against Nathaniel Wood is an excellent fight that most people will overlook. These two 20-somethings have won finishes in well over 75% of their wins, and they are both solid prospects at featherweight.

It is now a question of who is better. Jourdain is currently coming off a loss but still managed a strong performance in a majority loss to Shane Burgos. Wood won a crucial victory over Charles Rosa in July in the United Kingdom. Although it’s a pick-em match, Jourdain appears to have become a more formidable prospect in the past two years.