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Mobile Casinos: The Future of Gambling Is Here

Posted on January 2, 2024 by A. J. Riot

In this age, the advancement of the tech industry has digitized the world and revolutionized everything around it. The casino industry is also undergoing this phase of advancement. This revolution began when there was a switch from brick-and-mortar casinos to virtual ones. This new development brought about many other easy features, and the mobile casino is one of them.

In this new development, we can say therein lies the future of gambling. Therefore, many casinos like spin city casino canada have adopted this new technology, making it easier for players to access games on their various gadgets. Consequently, you’ll know why this is the next big thing and the various features they offer players.

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All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (01-02-2024)

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Jason

Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Saturday, March 14th 2026: Pancrase 361

[#4 SW] Yuta Miyazawa

[#9 SW] Kanji Funada

Last Fight Date: 11/09/2025 [Pancrase]
Last Opponent: [#32 SW] Tateo Iino
Last 5: W W L W W

Last Fight Date: 4/27/2025 [Pancrase]
Last Opponent: [#51 SW] Takafumi Ato
Last 5: W W W W W

Friday, March 20th 2026: PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2

[#8 MW] Costello Van Steenis

[#12 MW] Fabian Edwards

Last Fight Date: 7/19/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#13 MW] Johnny Eblen
Last 5: W L W W W

Last Fight Date: 8/21/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#27 MW] Dalton Rosta
Last 5: W L W W W

Sunday, April 12th 2026: RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA

[#25 W115] Natalia Kuziutina

[#7 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki

Last Fight Date: 8/16/2025 [Ural Fighting Championship]
Last Opponent: [#77 W115] Rose Conceicao
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 11/23/2025 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#14 W105] Ye Ji Lee
Last 5: W L W L W

Featured Fighters

[#242 LW]	Rustambek Nurzhanov	[#2 LW]	Charles Oliveira
[#840 LW]	Daniel Holt	[#18 FW]	Kyoma Akimoto
[#5 LW]	Max Holloway	[NR]	Markwayne Mullin
[#1 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#43 LW]	Drew Dober
[#22 MW]	Brunno Ferreira	[#139 BW]	Long Xiao

Fight Matrix 2023 Awards – Rookies of the Year (PRELIMINARY)

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Jason

In case you didn’t know, we have our own list of annual awards we issue. They’ve all been posted for 2023. There is a lot of fine print on that page, so please read. Furthermore, please be aware that the awards are at minimum, strongly guided by the data and sometimes, 100% decided by the data. I’m creating posts like this to serve as supporting commentary.

The Rookie of the Year award presents some interesting challenges. It is guided by stats, but not decided by stats. There are many factors to consider, including W-L record, ratings (all systems), strength of division, and rank in division, just to name a few. Furthermore, many fighters who qualify as rookies, spend their early career in lower-level leagues that are known to have inaccurate and delayed reporting. We may get results a week, or a month from now, that could change the fighter that most deserves the award and this is why “Preliminary” is noted in the title.

Similar to baseball, a rookie to us, is a fighter who had adequate activity in the award year, but is allowed to have limited activity in the year prior. Additionally, they must have debuted in either the award year, or in the calendar year before.

As usual, there were many close calls…

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Fight Matrix 2023 Awards – Upsets of the Year

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Jason

In case you didn’t know, we have our own list of annual awards we issue. They’ve all been posted for 2023.

There is a lot of fine print on that page, so please read. Furthermore, please be aware that the awards are at minimum, strongly guided by the data.

If time allows, I’d like to provide some commentary for each award in the coming weeks. This post covers the upsets of the year, of which we post four. All four are 100% objective.

Those four flavors are:

“Most Noteworthy (FM)” – Largest difference (by subtraction) in pre-fight ratings using the standard rating points.*
“Most Noteworthy (Glicko)” – Largest difference (by subtraction) in pre-fight ratings using the Glicko rating points.*
“Most Noteworthy (GlickoNoReq)” – Largest difference (by subtraction) in pre-fight ratings using the Glicko rating points.
“Most Lopsided” – Largest difference (by division) in pre-fight ratings using the standard rating points.*

#1, #2, and #4 do not include all fights (hence the asterisk). See the Awards page for more details.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (12-31-2023)

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Jason

How Live Streaming is Transforming Sports Betting

Posted on December 27, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Technology has incredibly evolved, impacting the world in different ways. It has transformed several sectors, giving benefactors a unique and wonderful experience. Online gaming and sports betting are two areas where technological advancements have greatly influenced how things are done. Artificial Intelligence and streaming are technological and digital instruments helping with the growth of the sports betting industry.

With live streaming, ardent sports bettors can keep track of the performance of their favorite teams and engage in real-time bets. Live streaming has benefited bettors in different ways. One of these is providing them with a more exciting and immersive experience. In this article, we’ll delve into how live streaming is transforming sports betting. Let’s get right into it.

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New Feature: MMA Promotions Ranking

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Oleg

In light of recent acquisition of Bellator MMA by the PFL, Fight Matrix has been in the news when the PFL founder Don Davis was quoted as saying: “The combined PFL Bellator roster now has 30 percent of its fighters who are ranked top 25 in the world by Fight Matrix. That’s the same as UFC has in their roster.”

While we’re not exactly sure of the accuracy of Davis’ math, by popular demand we decided to put together a page where you can compare the top MMA promotions by the best average ranking of their fighters, the highest sum or average of the fighters’ rating points, or the most ranked fighters on the roster. You can also break it down by weight division, as well as filter only promotions with a minimum number of ranked fighters, or only consider the Top 10/25/100.

Check it out here: MMA Promotions Ranking

Current MMA Rankings Updated (12-24-2023)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Jason

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Can you make more Profit Playing at Online Casinos?

Posted on December 22, 2023 by A. J. Riot

There is no simple answer to the question of whether you can make more at online casinos than at physical casinos. Many factors influence the answer, such as the capabilities of players, the odds of the game, the type of game, and the casinos where the game is being played. For a common reader, it is easier to win more money at online casinos because online casinos offer better promotions and bonuses. With these added funds, players can play for a longer time and increase their chances of winning.

Both online and physical casinos have their own pros and cons. Recent trends show that the popularity of online casinos is increasing at a rapid pace due to the convenience and better rewards offered. The outcomes are random for online casinos, too. As compared to conventional casinos, online casino games are more random because no human can alter the results. Conventional casino games like slot machines also use some form of random number generator, but digital algorithms in RNGs in online casinos are way more effective and unpredictable.

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Unveiling the Thrilling World of Internet Casinos: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on December 18, 2023 by A. J. Riot

In the digital era, the realm of gambling has found a new avenue of expression through Internet casinos. The allure of these online platforms lies in their accessibility, variety of games, and the enticing opportunities they offer to players worldwide.

What are Internet Casinos?

Internet casinos in Japan (ネットカジノ), also known as online casinos, are virtual platforms that allow individuals to gamble and play various games of chance over the internet. These platforms offer an extensive array of classic and modern casino games, accessible from the comfort of one’s home.

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JoyCasino: A No-Deposit Bonus Opportunity

Posted on December 18, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Unlocking the World of Online Gaming Without Initial Investment

In the competitive realm of online casinos, JoyCasino has carved out a niche for itself with its generous no-deposit bonus offer. Established in 2014, the platform has become a go-to destination for gaming enthusiasts, especially those venturing into the world of online casinos for the first time.

The standout feature of JoyCasino’s offer is the no-deposit bonus, which is currently set at $45. This bonus is available exclusively to new registrants, making it a perfect starting point for novices. What makes this offer even more attractive is the absence of any requirement for a bonus code or an initial deposit. Simply registering on the platform is enough to claim this bonus.

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Do You Need to Use Straps for Pull Ups

Posted on December 18, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Pull-ups are a known form of workout that mainly targets the muscles in your biceps, lower, and upper back. You basically lift your entire body weight up on a bar and test your body’s strength and endurance with a pull-up.

Repeating the motion over and over can help you build strong and lean muscles in your back. Now, if you are a beginner or just struggling to make a strong grip on the bar, you can definitely use pull-up straps for additional aid. These straps are great for overcoming challenges like grip fatigue and limited hand endurance.

However, later in this article, we will discuss whether you really need to use these straps for pull-ups or not.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (12-17-2023)

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Jason

Official ranking update #897 is online!

I suddenly have another MMA rule change idea.

Along with banning leg kicks on or below the knee… I think we should allow fighters that are are in a “losing” grapping/wrestling position, more offensive weapons to turn the tide. Example: Last night, there were moments where I would have loved to have seen Stephen Thompson drive his head backwards into Rakhmonov’s face to escape his grasp — a reverse headbutt.

Thoughts?

The Long, Tangled History of Sponsorship in UFC

Posted on December 15, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Early Days of UFC

In the early days of UFC, It was intended to be an extravagant spectacle devoid of boundaries. Determine their strength by placing two bruisers in a ring or cage and watching them scrap like fighting cocks, and this is precisely what happened.

Initially, combatants arrived from all facets of MMA. Sumo wrestlers, shoot fighters, karate champions, and kickboxers gathered in the ring for an intense 8-man contest without rules or restrictions. Indeed, I must admit that there were a few regulations. Headbutts, indeed. Kicks and knees to a grounded opponent? No problem. Groin blows were discouraged but not prohibited. The sole regulations were to refrain from biting or eye gouging without any more restrictions. The bouts persisted till they concluded with an infinite number of 5-minute rounds and no interventions from the referee.

The early days of the UFC may be likened to the Wild West rather than a well-organized sport. Unsanctioned fights lacked official approval; regulations were few and ambiguous; equipment and clothes were not standardized; media coverage was predominantly unfavorable, and most importantly, sponsors had short-lived involvement. With the lack of sponsors, profitability was heavily stunted, thus preventing a true evolution of professional MMA.

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Mostbet App Registration & Formula 1 betting

Posted on December 15, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Formula 1 is the most advanced and elite racing series in the world. It is so elite that there are only 10 teams and 20 seats in it – less than in any football club with a reserve team.

Unfortunately, not all companies provide the opportunity to bet on this fascinating sport. They believe that the popularity of the events is too low.

But in the Mostbet App you have such a unique opportunity. There you can not only place bets on the formula, but also view any event in real time. Keep Reading