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Top 5 UFC Fights You Need to Know About

Posted on August 22, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Mixed martial arts has come a long way over the last few decades. What started as a niche sport has turned into a global spectacle, drawing fans from everywhere. Some fights stand out more than others, whether for their back-and-forth action, unexpected moments, or just how much was on the line

Growth of MMA

Over the past few decades, mixed martial arts has gone from a fringe sport to one of the most-watched fight formats in the world. The UFC led that shift by creating huge platforms for fighters, signing global broadcasting deals, and holding events across the U.S., Brazil, the Middle East, and Europe.

Today, UFC fighters are household names. But it’s not just fans who picked up on the growth, sportsbooks took notice, too. Nowadays, a wide range of UFC matchups are available for betting, which makes it even more useful to understand how bookmakers operate. Several fights are available for betting every time, and some bookmakers offer bonuses such as the Stake Sign Up Bonus, which can be used on a number of sports and competitions.

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This Week’s WHR Bets/Parlays

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Jason

This week contains a big test for the dog parlay!

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.

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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Friday, October 16th 2026: PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2

[#6 W125] Liz Carmouche (-354)

[#14 W125] Jena Bishop (+259)

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#16 W125] Viviane Araujo
Last 5: L W W W W

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#36 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva
Last 5: W W L W W

Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF New Years Eve Event

[#5 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev

[#17 FW] Kyoma Akimoto

Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#7 FW] A.J. McKee
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 8/11/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#26 FW] Kleber Koike Erbst
Last 5: W W W W W

Saturday, November 14th 2026: PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy

[#6 HW] Vadim Nemkov

[#16 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 5/02/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira
Last 5: W W L W W

Featured Fighters

[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev	[#6 MW]	Brendan Allen
[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#14 MW]	Christian Leroy Duncan
[#60 LW]	Jai Herbert	[#187 BW]	Otari Tanzilovi
[#73 LHW]	Brendson Ribeiro	[#422 WW]	Leon Shahbazyan
[#48 FW]	Andre Fili	[#13 MW]	Israel Adesanya

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3 Best Plinko Games: Free & with Real-Money

Posted on August 21, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Plinko has dozens of variations today — some are pure fun, some are for high-rollers who are hungry for adrenaline, and others are casual to the maximum. They are easy to play, fast, generally cool, and there are… thousands of them to choose from. An overwhelming choice it is, for sure. So, let us narrow this down for you: play free Plinko casino games or get risky with those that accept real money! Banter aside, have a list of the absolute TOP games in the industry…

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Exclusive Interview with Guinness World Record Holder and Coach, Douaa Kayed

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Heather

Introduction:

Douaa Kayed is a boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing coach and certified personal trainer. She was born in UAT, and has lived in Canada; currently she lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Douaa impressively was a Guinness World Record holder. This was for the most full contact knee strikes, using alternate legs in one minute (female). She achieved this record, with 130 knees thrown in one minute. She is looking to eventually establish her own gym in the future.

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Mzansi Bet: Top South Africa Casino for Exciting Gambling

Posted on August 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Introduction

In the vibrant world of online gambling, South Africa has seen a surge in platforms catering to local players. Mzansi Bet stands out as a premier destination for those seeking a thrilling and secure casino experience. This review explores Mzansi Bet, a platform designed to deliver top-tier gambling entertainment with a focus on South African players. From its diverse gaming options to attractive bonuses, we’ll dive into what makes Mzansi Bet a go-to choice for casino enthusiasts and how it ensures a safe and engaging gambling environment.

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Gambling Entertainment Website for Players from Canada 1win

Posted on August 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Along with gambling, the 1win website and apps offer a wide range of sports betting options. 1win organizes poker tournaments with high prize pools, jackpot draws and free spins, and offers users a wide selection of bonuses.

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Who Was the First Double Champ in UFC History? The History of ‘Champ Champs’

Posted on August 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

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Every UFC fighter dreams of one thing – becoming a champion. Those who manage to pull it off set their sights on the next logical achievement – conquering another division. That said, only a few fighters have succeeded so far and reached double champion status. But who was the first to pull it off, or the first UFC fighter to hold 2 belts?

That’s what we want to answer in this text. We will go through the history of this competition, talk about all double champs in UFC history. We’ll also address current rule changes and answer, do UFC champions get a new belt each win if they switch divisions?

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MK-677 for Bodybuilders: Growth Hormone and Muscle Insights

Posted on August 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

When bodybuilders search for compounds that may help with growth, recovery, and strength, MK-677 often comes up in research discussions. Many people look for trusted suppliers when they plan to buy MK-677. One of the popular sources in research circles is Pure Rawz MK-677, known for offering lab-tested compounds.

What is MK-677?

MK-677, also called Ibutamoren, is a growth hormone secretagogue. This means it helps the body release more of its natural growth hormone. Unlike some other compounds, MK-677 is not injectable. It is taken by mouth, which makes it easy to use in research models.

Growth hormone plays an important role in how the body grows muscle, recovers from training, and manages fat. That is why MK-677 has become a subject of interest for researchers studying bodybuilding and athletic performance.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang (08-23-2025)

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#15][#12UFC] Johnny Walker (21-9-0, +297) vs. [#16][#13UFC] Mingyang Zhang (19-6-0, -398)

Last 3 Fights: Johnny Walker (0-2-0, 1 NC)
2024-06-22: L vs. [#12LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (20-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:28 of round 1
2024-01-13: L vs. [#10DD][#6P4P][#1LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:42 of round 2
2023-10-21: NC vs. [#10DD][#6P4P][#1LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1)

Last 3 Fights: Mingyang Zhang (3-0-0)
2025-04-26: W vs. [*] Anthony Smith (38-22-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 4:03 of round 1
2024-11-23: W vs. [#102MW] Osman Diaz (10-3-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:25 of round 1
2024-02-17: W vs. [#57LHW] Brendson Ribeiro (17-8-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:41 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mingyang Zhang	-398		76.03%
Elo K170	Johnny Walker	1791.23	+52.03	57.43%
Elo Modified	Johnny Walker	1802.87	+67.03	59.53%
Glicko-1	Johnny Walker	1856.33	+37.60	55.39%
WHR	Mingyang Zhang	1777.98	+58.76	58.38%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Johnny Walker 33.4, Mingyang Zhang 27.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Johnny Walker 427, Mingyang Zhang 119
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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Featherweight (145)
[#4][#4UFC] Aljamain Sterling (24-5-0, -310) vs. [#7][#7UFC] Brian Ortega (16-4-0, +243)
Aljamain Sterling is the All-Time #47 ranked Absolute fighter.
Brian Ortega is the All-Time #12 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (1-2-0)
2024-12-07: L vs. [#2FW] Movsar Evloev (19-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-04-13: W vs. [#48FW] Calvin Kattar (23-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2023-08-19: L vs. [#2BW] Sean OMalley (18-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:51 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Brian Ortega (1-2-0)
2024-09-14: L vs. [#5FW] Diego Lopes (26-7-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-02-24: W vs. [#3FW] Yair Rodriguez (20-5-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 0:58 of round 3
2022-07-16: L vs. [#3FW] Yair Rodriguez (20-5-0) via TKO (Shoulder Injury) in 4:11 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Aljamain Sterling	-310		72.17%
Elo K170	Aljamain Sterling	2161.58	+181.21	73.95%
Elo Modified	Aljamain Sterling	2045.40	+103.34	64.45%
Glicko-1	Aljamain Sterling	2073.64	+44.65	56.39%
WHR	Aljamain Sterling	1936.22	+69.73	59.90%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Aljamain Sterling 36.0, Brian Ortega 34.5
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aljamain Sterling 259, Brian Ortega 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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Heavyweight (265)
[#5][#4UFC] Sergei Pavlovich (19-3-0, -263) vs. [#10][#7UFC] Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-1-0, +210)
Sergei Pavlovich is the All-Time #35 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sergei Pavlovich (1-2-0)
2025-02-01: W vs. [#12HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-06-22: L vs. [#4HW+] Alexander Volkov (38-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2023-11-11: L vs. [#2HW+] Tom Aspinall (15-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:09 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Waldo Cortes-Acosta (3-0-0)
2025-06-07: W vs. [#13HW+] Serghei Spivac (17-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2025-03-15: W vs. [#38HW+] Ryan Spann (23-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:48 of round 2
2024-05-11: W vs. [#208HW+] Robelis Despaigne (5-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Sergei Pavlovich	-263		69.19%
Elo K170	Sergei Pavlovich	1997.75	+109.86	65.30%
Elo Modified	Sergei Pavlovich	1987.45	+84.49	61.92%
Glicko-1	Sergei Pavlovich	2065.40	+133.36	68.30%
WHR	Sergei Pavlovich	1965.29	+152.62	70.65%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Sergei Pavlovich 33.3, Waldo Cortes-Acosta 33.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sergei Pavlovich 203, Waldo Cortes-Acosta 77
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’s 7.7 Billion Leap: How the Paramount Deal Transforms MMA Viewing

Posted on August 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has never ceased to be on the frontline in terms of mainstreaming mixed martial arts. Since its rough beginnings in the 1990s and its subsequent skyrocketing success in the 2000s and beyond, the organization has continually refined its strategy for broadcasting, promotion, and audience engagement. The UFC is now gearing up to make its most significant move yet: a historic seven-year agreement with Paramount, which will significantly impact the global MMA viewing landscape.

The deal is set to begin in 2026 and will mark a breakthrough for the UFC, as the organization has long relied on conventional pay-per-view systems. They will instead use Paramount+ and CBS as the new platforms to host UFC content, utilizing a hybrid model that combines streaming accessibility with network penetration. This deal has far-reaching implications for fans, fighters, and the sports industry in general.

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