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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo (12-04-2021)

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Jason

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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-28-2021)

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Jason

Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Sunday, March 8th 2026: Deep Osaka Impact 2026 1st Round

[#7 W105] Moeri Suda

[#11 W105] Namiko Kawabata

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

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

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

Featured Fighters

[#5 LW]	Justin Gaethje	[#8 LW]	Paddy Pimblett
[#31 LW]	Salahdine Parnasse	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[#1 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#148 MW]	Andrey Pulyaev
[NR]	Conor McGregor	[NR]	Khabib Nurmagomedov
[#6 BW]	Yadong Song	[NR]	Arnold Allen

How MMA Has Boosted Casinos

Posted on November 27, 2021 by A. J. Riot

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.

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Who Has A Claim To The Greatest Of All Time Status Within The UFC?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by A. J. Riot

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.

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How to Make a Night Out of a Big Sporting Event

Posted on November 22, 2021 by A. J. Riot

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.

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What a UFC Fan Needs to Know Before Choosing an Online Casino

Posted on November 22, 2021 by A. J. Riot

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.

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How Can Online Casinos Interest UFC Fans?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by A. J. Riot

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.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-21-2021)

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Jason

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UFC: The fights we are excited about, including Charles Oliveira v Dustin Poirier

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Oleg

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.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate (11-20-2021)

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jason

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.

Posted on November 14, 2021 by A. J. Riot

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.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-14-2021)

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Jason

All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (11-09-2021)

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jason

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

Posted on November 9, 2021 by A. J. Riot

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.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 268: Holloway vs Rodriguez (11-13-2021)

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#2/#6DD] Max Holloway (22-6-0, -543) vs. [*] Yair Rodriguez (13-2-0, +389)
Max Holloway is the All-Time #2 ranked Featherweight and #14 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (1-2-0)
2021-01-16: W vs. [#7FW] Calvin Kattar (22-5-0) via UD (50-43, 50-43, 50-42)
2020-07-11: L vs. [#1FW/#2DD/#2P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (23-1-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-12-14: L vs. [#1FW/#2DD/#2P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (23-1-0) via UD (50-45, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Yair Rodriguez (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2019-10-18: W vs. [#75LW] Jeremy Stephens (28-19-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-09-21: NC vs. [#75LW] Jeremy Stephens (28-19-0)
2018-11-10: W vs. [#6FW] Chan Sung Jung (17-6-0) via KO (Elbow) in 4:59 of round 5

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Max Holloway	-543		80.50%
Elo K170	Max Holloway	2188.25	+240.62	75.01%
Elo Modified	Max Holloway	2192.62	+291.11	78.15%
Glicko-1	Max Holloway	2292.37	+337.12	87.44%
WHR	Max Holloway	2113.05	+308.13	80.34%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Holloway 301, Yair Rodriguez 757
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Max Holloway leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#27] Ben Rothwell (39-13-0, -160) vs. [#44] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (18-7-1, +132)
Ben Rothwell is the All-Time #50 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ben Rothwell (2-1-0)
2021-05-22: W vs. [#77HW+] Chris Barnett (22-7-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:07 of round 2
2020-10-10: L vs. [#12HW+] Marcin Tybura (22-7-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2020-05-13: W vs. [#32LHW] Ovince St. Preux (25-16-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Marcos Rogerio de Lima (2-1-0)
2021-05-08: W vs. [#62HW+] Maurice Greene (9-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
2020-11-07: L vs. [#38HW+] Alexander Romanov (15-0-0) via Technical Submission (Forearm Choke) in 4:48 of round 1
2020-02-22: W vs. [*] Ben Sosoli (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:28 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Ben Rothwell	-160		58.81%
Elo K170	Ben Rothwell	1737.57	+155.58	67.06%
Elo Modified	Ben Rothwell	1738.73	+117.22	62.55%
Glicko-1	Ben Rothwell	1793.74	+160.23	71.55%
WHR	Ben Rothwell	1668.45	+102.83	61.53%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ben Rothwell 175, Marcos Rogerio de Lima 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ben Rothwell leads 2-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#32] Ovince St. Preux (25-16-0, +123) vs. [*] Philipe Lins (14-5-0, -149)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #46 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (1-2-0)
2021-06-26: L vs. [#32HW+] Tanner Boser (20-8-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 2
2020-12-05: L vs. [#23LHW] Jamahal Hill (9-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:37 of round 2
2020-09-05: W vs. [#33LHW] Alonzo Menifield (11-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:07 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Philipe Lins (1-2-0)
2020-06-27: L vs. [#32HW+] Tanner Boser (20-8-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:41 of round 1
2020-05-13: L vs. [#37HW+] Andrei Arlovski (32-20-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2018-12-31: W vs. [*] Josh Copeland (18-7-1) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 0:30 of round 4

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Philipe Lins	-149		57.16%
Elo K170	Philipe Lins	1494.83	+3.05	50.35%
Elo Modified	Ovince St. Preux	1595.18	+29.42	53.21%
Glicko-1	Ovince St. Preux	1620.97	+65.08	59.26%
WHR	Ovince St. Preux	1589.62	+28.83	53.29%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 140, Philipe Lins 504
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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