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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo (12-04-2021)
Bantamweight (135)
[#4] Jose Aldo (30-7-0, +125) vs. [#6] Rob Font (19-4-0, -152)
Jose Aldo is the All-Time #43 ranked Bantamweight and #3 ranked Absolute fighter.
Rob Font is the All-Time #45 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Jose Aldo (2-1-0)
2021-08-07: W vs. [#9BW] Pedro Munhoz (19-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2020-12-19: W vs. [#8BW] Marlon Vera (19-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-07-11: L vs. [#2BW/#10P4P] Petr Yan (16-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:24 of round 5
Last 3 Fights: Rob Font (3-0-0)
2021-05-22: W vs. [#12BW] Cody Garbrandt (12-4-0) via UD (48-47, 50-45, 50-45)
2020-12-19: W vs. [#13BW] Marlon Moraes (23-9-1) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 3:47 of round 1
2019-12-07: W vs. [#19BW] Ricky Simon (19-3-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Rob Font | -152 | 57.57% | |
| Elo K170 | Rob Font | 2063.37 | +11.89 | 51.36% |
| Elo Modified | Jose Aldo | 2071.91 | +44.34 | 54.84% |
| Glicko-1 | Jose Aldo | 2131.09 | +66.75 | 59.49% |
| WHR | Jose Aldo | 1953.30 | +39.00 | 54.44% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jose Aldo 119, Rob Font 196
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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Lightweight (155)
[#16] Rafael Fiziev (10-1-0, -118) vs. [#22] Brad Riddell (10-1-0, -105)
Last 3 Fights: Rafael Fiziev (3-0-0)
2021-08-07: W vs. [#19LW] Bobby Green (28-12-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2020-12-12: W vs. [#38LW] Renato Carneiro (15-4-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:05 of round 1
2020-07-18: W vs. [#176LW] Marc Diakiese (14-5-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Brad Riddell (3-0-0)
2021-06-12: W vs. [#32LW] Drew Dober (23-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-09-26: W vs. [#253LW] Alex da Silva Coelho (21-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-02-22: W vs. [*] Magomed Mustafaev (14-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-82)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Rafael Fiziev | -118 | 51.38% | |
| Elo K170 | Rafael Fiziev | 1818.66 | +41.50 | 54.73% |
| Elo Modified | Rafael Fiziev | 1817.72 | +63.59 | 56.92% |
| Glicko-1 | Rafael Fiziev | 1859.62 | +101.66 | 64.23% |
| WHR | Rafael Fiziev | 1807.02 | +126.94 | 64.11% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Fiziev 119, Brad Riddell 175
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Brad Riddell leads 1-0
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Lightweight (155)
[#41] Leonardo Santos (18-4-1, -185) vs. [#59] Clay Guida (36-21-0, +152)
Clay Guida is the All-Time #32 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Leonardo Santos (2-1-0)
2021-03-20: L vs. [#27LW] Grant Dawson (17-1-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:59 of round 3
2020-07-11: W vs. [#47FW] Roman Bogatov (12-1-0) via UD (29-26, 29-26, 29-26)
2019-06-01: W vs. [*] Stevie Ray (23-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:17 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Clay Guida (1-2-0)
2021-08-21: L vs. [#57LW] Mark O. Madsen (11-0-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
2021-02-06: W vs. [#155LW] Michael Johnson (19-17-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2020-06-20: L vs. [#19LW] Bobby Green (28-12-1) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Leonardo Santos | -185 | 62.06% | |
| Elo K170 | Leonardo Santos | 1899.20 | +339.85 | 82.53% |
| Elo Modified | Leonardo Santos | 1875.51 | +236.40 | 73.78% |
| Glicko-1 | Leonardo Santos | 1893.85 | +237.96 | 79.73% |
| WHR | Leonardo Santos | 1829.68 | +219.80 | 73.19% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Leonardo Santos 259, Clay Guida 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Clay Guida leads 1-0
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How MMA Has Boosted Casinos
At its inception, MMA gained popularity primarily as a professional sport, and in some instances as the new form of boxing. When Dana White helped launch the UFC to prominence, these visions of MMA’s potential really started to take shape. Even though MMA isn’t quite as popular as boxing was in its heyday, it has certainly found a place among the most popular professional sports.
However, MMA has also contributed to cultural and business developments beyond the octagon. In addition, partner companies, clothing and apparel brands, and streaming networks may be affected. The most surprising aspect of MMA’s success is how it has boosted casino businesses across the globe.
Who Has A Claim To The Greatest Of All Time Status Within The UFC?
The UFC was founded back in 1993 and has been the driving force behind the popularity of the mixed martial arts world, as the demand for Saturday Night Fights is through the roof, and something that was possibly not imagined back when the UFC was launched. Due to this, we have seen some of the fiercest competitors come through the ranks and claim themselves as some of the best to ever do it, in the newly formed sport, but who can put themselves in the category of being the greatest of all time within the UFC; below we investigate the candidates.
The leading candidate, and possibly the most mentioned fighter when it comes mentioning GOAT status must be Jon “Bones” Jones due to his unbeaten record in the octagon. Not only this, but he also dominated the light-heavyweight division for nearly a decade and has beaten some formidable opponents including Daniel Cormier. The only issue with Jones’ claim to the GOAT status is that he struggled throughout his career with controversy including performance enhancing drugs and clashing with the law in which he found himself arrested on several occasions. If it wasn’t for these issues, Jones is quite clearly the greatest ever.
How to Make a Night Out of a Big Sporting Event
In life, you will sometimes find yourself with special occasions that lend themselves to making an event out of it. As opposed to trying to scrape together plans for a weekend out of boredom, these are moments where everything seems to naturally come together in a way that demands celebration.
Big sporting events are one of these. Perhaps it’s the final of a big tournament or a big fight that has been marketed heavily in recent weeks. It’s one of those times where even people who aren’t huge sporting fans find themselves interested and engaged with the events unfolding before them. So, in this case, if you notice one of these events fast approaching, you might want to make a big night out of it yourself.
What a UFC Fan Needs to Know Before Choosing an Online Casino
UFC has been around for almost 30 years, but it really seems like it’s been in the public eye for the past 8 or 9 years at best. In other words, the popularity of this sport grew significantly over the past decade. There are multiple reasons for that but one of them is undoubtedly Conor McGregor, who is currently the highest-paid athlete in the world. Plenty of fans who got into UFC, did so because they were impressed with Conor, and his eccentric behavior. Since Conor is someone who loves to gamble, it’s natural that this fanbase will be drawn to online casinos, so let’s go over a few things you should know before playing on these websites.
How Can Online Casinos Interest UFC Fans?
Video slots have become extraordinarily popular thanks to the diversity of themes, motifs, and plots involved. The casino niche is the only one that can successfully morph a classic 3-wheeler into an interactive video game that will award you with prizes ranging from a few cents up to millions of dollars. Among many iconic titles, fighting games and MMA-themed slots are among the most entertaining. If you’re a fan, your best bet would be to read the article and learn more about the best slots in this genre.
UFC: The fights we are excited about, including Charles Oliveira v Dustin Poirier
There will be plenty for UFC fans to get excited about over the coming weeks.
UFC enthusiasts will be eagerly anticipating UFC 269 next month where Charles Oliveira will put his lightweight title on the line former interim champion Dustin Poirier.
Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that Poirier may hang up his gloves and retire from the Octagon. However, that appears to be the furthest thought from his mind, and when quizzed whether he would consider walking away, Poirier was unequivocal with his answer.
He said: “Nah man – I’m a fighter. I’m fortunate enough now, with this year that I’ve had that I could walk away.
“It’s a great position to be in, but these guys need ass-whoopings, and I’m the guy to give it to them. And we can’t walk away like that.”
Poirier (28-6) will fancy his chances against Oliveira (31-8), and it will mark his second attempt at an undisputed UFC Championship after he lost via submission against Khabib Nurmagomedov over two years ago.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate (11-20-2021)
Women Bantamweight (135)
[#6] Miesha Tate (19-7-0, -116) vs. [#12] Ketlen Vieira (11-2-0, -106)
Miesha Tate is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Miesha Tate (1-2-0)
2021-07-17: W vs. [*] Marion Reneau (9-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:53 of round 3
2016-11-12: L vs. [#4BW] Raquel Pennington (12-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#1BW/#1DD/#1P4P] Amanda Nunes (21-4-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:16 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ketlen Vieira (1-2-0)
2021-02-20: L vs. [#11BW] Yana Kunitskaya (14-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-09-26: W vs. [#16FLY] Sijara Eubanks (7-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-12-14: L vs. [#5BW] Irene Aldana (13-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:51 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Miesha Tate | -116 | 51.06% | |
| Elo K170 | Miesha Tate | 1584.18 | +77.60 | 58.77% |
| Elo Modified | Miesha Tate | 1618.29 | +104.12 | 61.20% |
| Glicko-1 | Miesha Tate | 1612.40 | +132.94 | 68.25% |
| WHR | Miesha Tate | 1652.24 | +217.57 | 72.99% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Miesha Tate 126, Ketlen Vieira 273
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ketlen Vieira leads 2-1
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Welterweight (170)
[#8] Michael Chiesa (18-5-0, +128) vs. [#26] Sean Brady (14-0-0, -155)
Michael Chiesa is the All-Time #49 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Michael Chiesa (2-1-0)
2021-08-07: L vs. [#5WW] Vicente Luque (21-7-1) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 3:25 of round 1
2021-01-20: W vs. [#9WW] Neil Magny (25-8-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2020-01-25: W vs. [#5LW] Rafael dos Anjos (30-13-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Sean Brady (3-0-0)
2021-03-06: W vs. [#57WW] Jake Matthews (17-5-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:28 of round 3
2020-08-29: W vs. [#171WW] Christian Aguilera (14-8-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:47 of round 2
2020-02-29: W vs. [#70WW] Ismail Naurdiev (21-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-27)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Sean Brady | -155 | 58.08% | |
| Elo K170 | Michael Chiesa | 2054.03 | +111.86 | 62.50% |
| Elo Modified | Michael Chiesa | 2013.02 | +80.03 | 58.67% |
| Glicko-1 | Michael Chiesa | 2062.39 | +81.17 | 61.47% |
| WHR | Michael Chiesa | 1891.85 | +16.68 | 51.90% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Michael Chiesa 105, Sean Brady 259
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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Bantamweight (135)
[#45] Rani Yahya (27-10-1, -112) vs. [*] Kyung Ho Kang (17-8-0, -110)
Rani Yahya is the All-Time #31 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Rani Yahya (1-1-1)
2021-03-13: W vs. [#166BW] Ray Rodriguez (16-8-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:09 of round 2
2020-03-14: D vs. [*] Enrique Barzola (17-5-2) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2019-02-09: L vs. [#19BW] Ricky Simon (19-3-0) via UD (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Kyung Ho Kang (3-0-0)
2019-12-21: W vs. [*] Pingyuan Liu (15-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
2019-08-17: W vs. [#170BW] Brandon Davis (14-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2019-02-09: W vs. [#352BW] Teruto Ishihara (10-9-3) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:59 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Rani Yahya | -112 | 50.21% | |
| Elo K170 | Rani Yahya | 1709.03 | +24.75 | 52.82% |
| Elo Modified | Rani Yahya | 1718.74 | +93.33 | 60.07% |
| Glicko-1 | Rani Yahya | 1777.89 | +145.63 | 69.81% |
| WHR | Rani Yahya | 1650.63 | +87.28 | 59.84% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rani Yahya 252, Kyung Ho Kang 700
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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Women’s MMA Fighters That Are Rocking The Octagon.
While women’s MMA fighters might not get as much attention and publicity as their male counterparts, there are some badass women out there who are formidable opponents in the Octagon.
In fact, some of the most exciting and dramatic fights in UFC history have been between women. So, here, we will show you ten of the most impressive female MMA fighters at the moment. Whether you are a long-standing fan or are looking to get involved with UFC for the first time, here are the stars to look out for.
1. Rose Namajunas
Also known as ‘Thug’ in the ring, Rose Namajunas has a very impressive 65-inch reach making her strikes something to fear. Not only that, but the fighter is also a black belt in both taekwondo and karate. She’s also known to use Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques in her matches, as well as leg kicks.
Namajunas’ professional career got off to a respectable start, with five of her first eight fights resulting in victories. She went on to win the UFC women’s strawweight championship twice.
All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (11-09-2021)
Notable Info
- Quick fix implemented to resolve rating inflation issue w/ absolute women’s list for fighters with dominant stretches in weaker divisions. May re-visit and further refine at a later date.
UFC Legacies: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Introduction
Having retired in 2021, Khabib Nurmagomedov established himself as one of the best lightweight fighters in UFC history after holding its lightweight champion title longer than anybody else and bowing out with an undefeated record. Today we’re taking a look at The Eagle’s career, from his humble beginnings in Dagestan to his gauntlet of victories against Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje in defense of his title.
By taking a look at the most celebrated careers in the UFC, we can also better appreciate the fighters in the industry right now and better anticipate who deserves one of these articles next. Knowing what to look for in legacy-making fighters can help when taking advantage of MMA betting odds, too.