Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that combines elements of various martial arts disciplines. Such as Muay Thai, judo, karate, jiu-jitsu, boxing and wrestling. This has been around for decades, but with the help of increased media presence, it’s becoming more and more popular. With that increase in interest comes an inevitable evolution of the sport, from rule changes, shifting strategies, and different formats. Also, new attitudes towards athletes extend far beyond just technique. In this topic, we’ll look at how MMA has evolved into what it is today, top tips to learn MMA and why fitness is crucial for success.
Remembering Stephan Bonnar: A UFC legend that will never be forgotten
On December 23, 2022, the MMA community was deeply saddened by the tragic news that former UFC light heavyweight contender Stephan Bonnar died at the age of 45.
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the octagon,” commented UFC President Dana White. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him, and he always gave them the best. He will be missed.”
Bonnar made his name known during the UFC’s first-ever airing of The Ultimate Fighter reality show in 2005. And with the help of Forrest Griffin, Bonnar produced one of the greatest fights of all time, a bout that earned him a place in UFC’s Hall of Fame fight wing.
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| Sunday, March 8th 2026: Deep Osaka Impact 2026 1st Round | |||
 [#7 W105] Moeri Suda | [#11 W105] Namiko Kawabata | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 9/15/2025 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#5 W105] Saori Oshima Last 5: W W W W L | Last Fight Date: 5/25/2025 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#37 W105] Honoka Shigeta Last 5: L L L W W | ||
| Friday, March 20th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Madrid - Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 | |||
 [#8 MW] Costello Van Steenis |  [#13 MW] Fabian Edwards | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 7/19/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#14 MW] Johnny Eblen Last 5: W L W W W | Last Fight Date: 8/21/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#29 MW] Dalton Rosta Last 5: W L W W W | ||
| Saturday, February 7th 2026: PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis | |||
 [#6 LW] Usman Nurmagomedov | [#16 LW] Alfie Davis | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 10/03/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#15 LW] Paul Hughes Last 5: W NC W W W | Last Fight Date: 8/15/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#17 LW] Gadzhi Rabadanov Last 5: W L W W W | ||
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| [#8 LW] | Paddy Pimblett | [#30 MW] |  Krzysztof Jotko | |
| [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev | [#56 MW] |  Kerim Engizek | |
| [#1 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | [NR] | Khabib Nurmagomedov | |
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill (01-21-2023)
Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#3] Glover Teixeira (33-8-0, -101) vs. [#8] Jamahal Hill (12-1-0, -124)
Glover Teixeira is the All-Time #13 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (2-1-0)
2022-06-11: L vs. [#1LHW] Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:32 of round 5
2021-10-30: W vs. [#2LHW] Jan Blachowicz (29-9-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:02 of round 2
2020-11-07: W vs. [#13LHW] Thiago Santos (22-11-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:49 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Jamahal Hill (3-0-0)
2022-08-06: W vs. [#13LHW] Thiago Santos (22-11-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:31 of round 4
2022-02-19: W vs. [#17LHW] Johnny Walker (19-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:55 of round 1
2021-12-04: W vs. [#38LHW] Jimmy Crute (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:48 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Jamahal Hill | -124 | 52.41% | |
| Elo K170 | Glover Teixeira | 2138.81 | +217.72 | 73.00% |
| Elo Modified | Glover Teixeira | 2132.59 | +211.04 | 71.58% |
| Glicko-1 | Glover Teixeira | 2224.71 | +208.21 | 76.83% |
| WHR | Glover Teixeira | 2032.66 | +165.01 | 68.00% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Glover Teixeira 224, Jamahal Hill 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 2 win(s) against common opposition.
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Flyweight Championship (125)
[#1/#7DD/#6P4P] Deiveson Figueiredo (21-2-1, -113) vs. [#2/#8DD/#10P4P] Brandon Moreno (20-6-2, -111)
Deiveson Figueiredo is the All-Time #2 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Brandon Moreno is the All-Time #7 ranked Flyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Deiveson Figueiredo (1-1-1)
2022-01-22: W vs. [#2FLY/#8DD/#10P4P] Brandon Moreno (20-6-2) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2021-06-12: L vs. [#2FLY/#8DD/#10P4P] Brandon Moreno (20-6-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 3
2020-12-12: D vs. [#2FLY/#8DD/#10P4P] Brandon Moreno (20-6-2) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 5
Last 3 Fights: Brandon Moreno (2-1-0)
2022-07-30: W vs. [#4FLY] Kai Kara France (24-10-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 4:34 of round 3
2022-01-22: L vs. [#1FLY/#7DD/#6P4P] Deiveson Figueiredo (21-2-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2021-06-12: W vs. [#1FLY/#7DD/#6P4P] Deiveson Figueiredo (21-2-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 3
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Deiveson Figueiredo | -113 | 50.20% | |
| Elo K170 | Deiveson Figueiredo | 2100.29 | +43.65 | 54.97% |
| Elo Modified | Deiveson Figueiredo | 2073.23 | +77.48 | 58.40% |
| Glicko-1 | Deiveson Figueiredo | 2119.77 | +21.41 | 53.08% |
| WHR | Brandon Moreno | 1953.68 | +6.88 | 50.78% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo 364, Brandon Moreno 175
Previous Match-up Record: Even: 1-1-1
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#5] Gilbert Burns (20-5-0, -423) vs. [#9] Neil Magny (27-9-0, +307)
Gilbert Burns is the All-Time #28 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Neil Magny is the All-Time #36 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Burns (1-2-0)
2022-04-09: L vs. [#5MW] Khamzat Chimaev (12-0-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-07-10: W vs. [#7WW] Stephen Thompson (17-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-02-13: L vs. [#2WW/#10DD/#8P4P] Kamaru Usman (20-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Neil Magny (2-1-0)
2022-11-05: W vs. [#27WW] Daniel Rodriguez (17-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 3:33 of round 3
2022-06-25: L vs. [#8WW] Shavkat Rakhmonov (16-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:58 of round 2
2022-03-26: W vs. [#26WW] Max Griffin (19-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Gilbert Burns | -423 | 76.69% | |
| Elo K170 | Gilbert Burns | 2100.22 | +19.18 | 52.19% |
| Elo Modified | Gilbert Burns | 2097.98 | +81.66 | 58.84% |
| Glicko-1 | Gilbert Burns | 2132.05 | +61.99 | 58.83% |
| WHR | Gilbert Burns | 1950.81 | +47.17 | 55.36% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gilbert Burns 287, Neil Magny 77
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gilbert Burns leads 1-0
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The Case for Ohio’s Stipe Miocic as the UFC’s Greatest Heavyweight
Who is the greatest heavyweight in Ultimate Fighting Championship history? There is a strong case that the title should belong to Ohio native Stipe Miocic.
Miocic has held the UFC heavyweight title on two separate occasions and defended it in fights four times. The six total heavyweight title wins and three successful title defenses in a row are both UFC records. In addition he has won Fight of the Night three times, Performance of the Night five times and Knockout of the Night once, for a total of nine fight-night bonus awards. That too is a UFC heavyweight record.
All told he has compiled a record of 20-4 and is still the second ranked challenger at the age of 40. His last bout was in March 2021 when he lost his title to Francis Ngannou via a second round knockout. It is unclear whether he will fight again in UFC or move over to a rival fighting circuit. There are rumors of a bout coming up versus Jon “Bones” Jones, spread partly by Jones himself, but so far no fight has materialized.
Despite all his achievements, Miocic does not quite get the acclaim as all sorts of less accomplished UFC fighters. That is quite possibly because he is not as “colorful” as many other UFC fighters. No smashed sports cars and bar brawls litter his past. Rather he spends his time outside the ring working as a part-time firefighter and paramedic near his home in Ohio. He does not get into viral tweet wars and the like. Unfortunately that all translates to good but not great ratings on his pay-per-view fights.
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WWE Stars Who Play In Casinos
Our lives are full of highs and lows, offering unexpected twists at every turn. It’s no wonder that WWE has become so popular; its superstars put in immense effort to deliver a fantastic show, combining superior storytelling with thrilling stunts proving why the industry has been a fan favourite for decades.
WWE stars are known for their athleticism and entertainment skills inside the ring, but did you know that many of them also have a passion for gambling? Whether it’s playing card games or hitting slot machines, these wrestlers love the thrill of the casino. In this article, we will look at some of the WWE’s biggest names, who can often be found enjoying a night out at the casino.
UFC Profiles: Charles Oliveira
Any UFC fan knows the names of the latest champions, and the fighters who have gone down in the record books. Betting on the UFC lines can be a great and worthwhile pass time if you know who you should be putting your money on.
One of the names that has been pretty popular in recent years is Charles Oliveira.
Oliveira is a MMA and BJJ practitioner, competing in the lightweight division of the UFC, where he is a former Lightweight UFC champion.
He has the most submission wins in the history of the organization and this is a major part of what brings him his fame. He has 16 submissions and 19 finishes.
Back in the late summer of 2022, he was ranked as number one in the lightweight rankings of the UFC, and by October of the same year he ranked as number 7 in the UFC’s men’s pound for pound rankings.
He is quite the performer, at 5ft10, weighing 155 lbs, his MMA record is impressive. His total overall records include 43 total matches, with 33 of those being wins! He made 9 wins by knockout, 21 wins by submission, and 3 by decision.
Let’s take a moment to look at his records, and more of what we know about Charles Oliveira.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov (01-09-2023)
Light Heavyweight (205)
[#11MW] Sean Strickland (25-5-0) vs. [#17MW] Nassourdine Imavov (12-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Sean Strickland (1-2-0)
2022-12-17: L vs. [#4MW] Jared Cannonier (16-6-0) via SD (49-46, 46-49, 49-46)
2022-07-02: L vs. [#1MW/#9DD/#9P4P] Alex Pereira (7-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 1
2022-02-05: W vs. [#15MW] Jack Hermansson (23-8-0) via SD (49-46, 47-48, 49-46)
Last 3 Fights: Nassourdine Imavov (3-0-0)
2022-09-03: W vs. [#43MW] Joaquin Buckley (15-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-11-06: W vs. [#44MW] Edmen Shahbazyan (12-3-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 4:42 of round 2
2021-07-24: W vs. [*] Ian Heinisch (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Elo K170 | Sean Strickland | 1914.03 | +87.53 | 59.87% |
| Elo Modified | Sean Strickland | 1926.48 | +95.85 | 60.34% |
| Glicko-1 | Sean Strickland | 1933.12 | +24.14 | 53.47% |
| WHR | Sean Strickland | 1882.50 | +125.06 | 63.91% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sean Strickland 28, Nassourdine Imavov 133
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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Featherweight (145)
[#16] Dan Ige (15-6-0, -137) vs. [#21] Damon Jackson (22-4-1, +110)
Last 3 Fights: Dan Ige (0-3-0)
2022-06-04: L vs. [#11FW] Movsar Evloev (16-0-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-12-11: L vs. [#5FW] Josh Emmett (18-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-06-19: L vs. [#8FW] Chan Sung Jung (17-7-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Last 3 Fights: Damon Jackson (3-0-0)
2022-09-17: W vs. [#57FW] Pat Sabatini (17-4-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 1:09 of round 1
2022-06-04: W vs. [#162FW] Dan Argueta (8-1-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-03-12: W vs. [#159LW] Kamuela Kirk (12-5-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 4:42 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Dan Ige | -137 | 54.83% | |
| Elo K170 | Damon Jackson | 1883.70 | +120.93 | 63.47% |
| Elo Modified | Damon Jackson | 1874.60 | +165.92 | 67.40% |
| Glicko-1 | Damon Jackson | 1936.75 | +184.67 | 74.33% |
| WHR | Damon Jackson | 1835.15 | +192.63 | 70.68% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Ige 224, Damon Jackson 119
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dan Ige leads 2-1
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Middleweight (185)
[#64] Punahele Soriano (9-2-0, -171) vs. [#84] Roman Kopylov (9-2-0, +137)
Last 3 Fights: Punahele Soriano (1-2-0)
2022-07-16: W vs. [#152MW] Dalcha Lungiambula (11-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:28 of round 2
2022-02-05: L vs. [#143MW] Nick Maximov (8-2-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-07-24: L vs. [#19MW] Brendan Allen (20-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Roman Kopylov (1-2-0)
2022-09-03: W vs. [#120MW] Alessio Di Chirico (13-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:09 of round 3
2021-10-30: L vs. [#66MW] Albert Duraev (15-4-0) via UD (29-27, 30-27, 29-27)
2019-11-09: L vs. [#116LHW] Karl Roberson (9-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:01 of round 3
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Punahele Soriano | -171 | 59.92% | |
| Elo K170 | Roman Kopylov | 1636.27 | +84.25 | 59.51% |
| Elo Modified | Roman Kopylov | 1678.64 | +33.20 | 53.63% |
| Glicko-1 | Roman Kopylov | 1717.42 | +41.48 | 55.94% |
| WHR | Roman Kopylov | 1612.49 | +42.10 | 54.79% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Punahele Soriano 182, Roman Kopylov 133
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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How to Have Fun While Playing Online Casino Games
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Types of casino bonuses you can use for MMA betting
For sports lovers, betting online is just a fantastic addition to their passion. Sports betting offers the chance to support your favorite players while having the opportunity to earn some money.
Why is sports betting so popular?
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (01-08-2023)
Notable Info
- Expanded Women’s Atomweight to Top 25. This was done in a previous update, but was not mentioned!
The History and Origins of Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed Martial Arts, or as it is more commonly known, MMA, is perhaps one of the newer fighting sport styles that has found its way into the spotlight in recent years, thanks to the fresh approach that it brings to the table. With traditional boxing, for instance, you know you can expect to see the competitors throwing punches, with anything even remotely takedown style or kicks being completely off limits. However, the fighting styles in MMA are what makes it so unique as a sport!
With a blend of not only combat but also self-defense, mixed martial arts allows a lot more flexibility in the styles of combat that can be used. With techniques from karate, judo, and taekwondo, just to name a few, the blend of these is what makes the game so distinctive, keeping both spectators and opponents on their toes – quite literally! Keep reading below to see where this form of combat style emerged from and the history behind it.
