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MMA Legacies: Megumi Fujii

Posted on November 8, 2022 by A. J. Riot

MMA is a niche sport, it is not for everyone, nor is it as televised and loved as other sports franchises such as the NBA, NFL, or NHL, but MMA and the UFC are still very much well known.

MMA has had a fair share of action on the UFC spreads, and it’s the personalities who fight in the ring that make these spreads so active. There are many pioneers and figures in the sport that have built it up into what it is today.

One of these many legends who built up MMA to what it is today is Megumi Fujii. She was a legendary MMA fighter who crafted a very long, but somehow overshadowed legacy that ran through the world’s fastest-growing sport.

A story was recently released on Megumi Fujii, going over how she ended up where she was and how her legacy came to be, we will break it down for you, so you understand exactly what made her great!

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 281 (11-12-2022)

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Jason

Middleweight Championship (185)
[#1/#9DD/#3P4P] Israel Adesanya (23-1-0, -195) vs. [#7] Alex Pereira (6-1-0, +155)
Israel Adesanya is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight and #15 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (3-0-0)
2022-07-02: W vs. [#3MW] Jared Cannonier (15-6-0) via UD (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)
2022-02-12: W vs. [#2MW] Robert Whittaker (24-6-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2021-06-12: W vs. [#6MW] Marvin Vettori (18-6-1) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Pereira (3-0-0)
2022-07-02: W vs. [#11MW] Sean Strickland (25-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 1
2022-03-12: W vs. [#45MW] Bruno Silva (22-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-11-06: W vs. [#346WW] Andreas Michailidis (13-6-0) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 0:18 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Israel Adesanya	-195		62.76%
Elo K170	Israel Adesanya	2393.62	+637.48	94.85%
Elo Modified	Israel Adesanya	2354.18	+526.15	90.92%
Glicko-1	Israel Adesanya	2440.24	+579.76	96.57%
WHR	Israel Adesanya	2167.98	+286.21	78.71%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Israel Adesanya 133, Alex Pereira 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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Women Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#3DD/#3P4P] Carla Esparza (19-6-0, +289) vs. [#3/#6P4P] Weili Zhang (22-3-0, -394)
Carla Esparza is the All-Time #21 ranked Women’s fighter.
Weili Zhang is the All-Time #15 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Carla Esparza (3-0-0)
2022-05-07: W vs. [#2SW/#4DD/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via SD ()
2021-05-22: W vs. [#6SW] Xiaonan Yan (16-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:58 of round 2
2020-07-25: W vs. [#5SW] Marina Rodriguez (16-2-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Weili Zhang (1-2-0)
2022-06-11: W vs. [*] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (16-5-0) via KO (Spinning Backfist) in 2:28 of round 2
2021-11-06: L vs. [#2SW/#4DD/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via SD (47-48, 49-46, 48-47)
2021-04-24: L vs. [#2SW/#4DD/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:18 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Weili Zhang	-394		75.62%
Elo K170	Carla Esparza	1976.75	+145.67	66.05%
Elo Modified	Weili Zhang	1829.16	+4.49	50.49%
Glicko-1	Weili Zhang	1862.70	+98.81	63.85%
WHR	Weili Zhang	1762.72	+51.63	55.87%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Carla Esparza 189, Weili Zhang 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Weili Zhang leads 3-2
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Lightweight (155)
[#3] Dustin Poirier (28-7-0, -219) vs. [#6] Michael Chandler (23-7-0, +170)
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #6 ranked Lightweight and #37 ranked Absolute fighter.
Michael Chandler is the All-Time #17 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-1-0)
2021-12-11: L vs. [#2LW/#4DD] Charles Oliveira (33-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:02 of round 3
2021-07-10: W vs. [*] Conor McGregor (22-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1
2021-01-23: W vs. [*] Conor McGregor (22-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:32 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Michael Chandler (1-2-0)
2022-05-07: W vs. [#50WW] Tony Ferguson (25-8-0) via KO (Front Kick) in 0:17 of round 2
2021-11-06: L vs. [#4LW] Justin Gaethje (23-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-05-15: L vs. [#2LW/#4DD] Charles Oliveira (33-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:19 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Dustin Poirier	-219		64.95%
Elo K170	Dustin Poirier	2294.20	+177.35	69.22%
Elo Modified	Dustin Poirier	2225.30	+163.68	67.18%
Glicko-1	Dustin Poirier	2306.79	+148.51	70.16%
WHR	Dustin Poirier	2055.59	+102.16	61.46%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 336, Michael Chandler 189
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dustin Poirier leads 3-2
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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Saturday, July 18th 2026: RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA

[#3 W105] Si Woo Park

[#7 W105] Moeri Suda

Last Fight Date: 11/23/2025 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#34 W105] Saki Kitamura
Last 5: W W W L W

Last Fight Date: 3/07/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#16 W105] Namiko Kawabata
Last 5: W W W L W

Saturday, July 18th 2026: RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA

[#5 W105] Saori Oshima

[#13 W105] Ye Ji Lee

Last Fight Date: 3/07/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#11 W105] Keito Oyama
Last 5: L L W L W

Last Fight Date: 5/24/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#32 W105] Eru Takebayashi
Last 5: W L W L W

Thursday, September 10th 2026: Rizin FF - Super Rizin 5

[#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina

[#18 W105] Rena Kubota

Last Fight Date: 4/12/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#9 W105] Ayaka Hamasaki
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 12/31/2025 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#2 W105] Seika Izawa
Last 5: W L W W L

Featured Fighters

[#2 MW]	Khamzat Chimaev	[#5 LW]	Max Holloway
[#1 LW]	Justin Gaethje	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[NR]	Conor McGregor	[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria
[#10 W135]	Jacqueline Cavalcanti	[#4 LW]	Arman Tsarukyan
[#19 W135]	Alina Dalaslan	[#75 BW]	Aleksandre Topuria

Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-06-2022)

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Jason

UFC 282: A night for the light heavyweight division

Posted on November 4, 2022 by A. J. Riot

UFC 282 is just around the corner as it takes place on Saturday 10th December with the rematch of Jiri Prochazka against Glover Teixeira headlining the card.

The two met at UFC 275 in June where Prochazka won via submission in the fifth round of the light heavyweight contest to become the first-ever Czech champion in the UFC.

The fight was dubbed one of the most exciting of its division in the UFC’s entire history and so the rematch is highly anticipated. The Czech fighter will be disappointed if he does not end the fight in an earlier round this time around and comfortably defend his title. Meanwhile, Teixeira will be looking to produce a shock result to claim his title back from the same competitor he lost it to.

THE REMATCH HAS BEEN MADE

Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira 2
UFC 282 | December 10 | Las Vegas
via @JohnMorgan_MMA pic.twitter.com/jg0XvClbd8

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) October 13, 2022

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5 reasons to play Slot games over table games

Posted on November 3, 2022 by A. J. Riot

If you’re an avid player of casino games, then you’ve probably heard plenty of people wax poetic about the excitement and thrill that comes with playing table games like roulette or blackjack. As fun as these types of casino games are, however, they come with their fair share of risks—namely, that you can actually lose money by playing them! The good news? There are plenty of other ways to gamble in Las Vegas than just playing the table games. One that’s gaining popularity around the world is playing slot machines.

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All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (11-02-2022)

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Jason

How to write an essay about an MMA fighter

Posted on November 2, 2022 by A. J. Riot

The common belief is that your hobbies don’t align with your educational process. That’s not true, especially when we’re talking about writing subjects. When you write any text, you should be into the matter. Imagine you have to register about astronomy when you’re into MMA – that’ll be hard. That’s why essay topics are always more abstract and avoid narrow questions (if the subject doesn’t require it). So there’s always a chance to use your MMA role models as examples in your writings. We prepared some tips and examples on navigating this process and not getting lost.

You can outsource your tasks without time for proper research or outline. Or sometimes, students freeze in front of the stress-maker (ex, deadline) and cannot start the process. In such cases, you can use a college essay writing service or search an essay writing website and find professional help on starting or ending your piece. Those sites are accessible for customizing your request, so you can be sure there’ll be some professionals who write bout fighting.

If you are ready to do it alone, get down to work. First, outline your main points, arguments, and examples. Find all links to articles, photos’ authors, and literature. When you’re ready – start writing from the beginning. Make the intro less narrow, and add more context or provocative questions to catch the reader’s attention.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos (11-05-2022)

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Jason

Women Strawweight (115)
[#4/#10DD/#9P4P] Marina Rodriguez (16-1-2) vs. [#5] Amanda Lemos (12-2-1)
Marina Rodriguez is the All-Time #50 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marina Rodriguez (3-0-0)
2022-03-05: W vs. [#6SW] Xiaonan Yan (16-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-10-09: W vs. [#8SW] Mackenzie Dern (12-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-05-08: W vs. [#13SW] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-10-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Lemos (2-1-0)
2022-07-16: W vs. [#13SW] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-10-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:48 of round 2
2022-04-23: L vs. [#2FLY/#8DD/#7P4P] Jessica Andrade (23-9-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 3:13 of round 1
2021-12-18: W vs. [#11SW] Angela Hill (14-12-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Marina Rodriguez	1849.50	+162.86	67.79%
Elo Modified	Marina Rodriguez	1796.04	+121.46	62.99%
Glicko-1	Marina Rodriguez	1771.86	+96.68	63.56%
WHR	Marina Rodriguez	1685.17	+85.22	59.61%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marina Rodriguez 245, Amanda Lemos 112
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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Welterweight (170)
[#16] Neil Magny (26-9-0) vs. [#20] Daniel Rodriguez (17-2-0)
Neil Magny is the All-Time #37 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Neil Magny (2-1-0)
2022-06-25: L vs. [#7WW] Shavkat Rakhmonov (16-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:58 of round 2
2022-03-26: W vs. [#27WW] Max Griffin (19-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-05-08: W vs. [#6WW] Geoff Neal (15-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Rodriguez (3-0-0)
2022-09-10: W vs. [#24WW] Jingliang Li (19-8-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
2021-08-28: W vs. [#36WW] Kevin Lee (19-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-07-17: W vs. [#171WW] Preston Parsons (10-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:47 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Neil Magny	1998.11	+8.75	51.00%
Elo Modified	Neil Magny	1943.98	+23.34	52.55%
Glicko-1	Neil Magny	1983.86	+4.99	50.72%
WHR	Neil Magny	1831.18	+4.65	50.53%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Neil Magny 133, Daniel Rodriguez 56
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#69] Chase Sherman (16-10-0) vs. [#135] Josh Parisian (15-5-0)

Last 3 Fights: Chase Sherman (1-2-0)
2022-07-09: W vs. [#91HW+] Jared Vanderaa (12-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:10 of round 3
2022-04-30: L vs. [#33HW+] Alexander Romanov (16-1-0) via Submission (Keylock) in 2:11 of round 1
2022-01-15: L vs. [#74HW+] Jake Collier (13-8-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Josh Parisian (2-1-0)
2022-06-25: W vs. [#270HW+] Alan Baudot (8-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:04 of round 2
2021-12-18: L vs. [#104HW+] Dontale Mayes (9-5-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 3:26 of round 3
2021-06-19: W vs. [*] Roque Martinez (15-8-2) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Chase Sherman	1388.05	+9.77	51.12%
Elo Modified	Chase Sherman	1440.74	+52.57	55.73%
Glicko-1	Chase Sherman	1451.73	+55.45	57.91%
WHR	Chase Sherman	1400.65	+47.05	55.35%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chase Sherman 119, Josh Parisian 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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (10-30-2022)

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Jason

National Casino Guide: Advantages and Bonuses

Posted on October 28, 2022 by A. J. Riot

With the active development of the Internet, gambling has reached a whole new level, and it is a fact that is silly to deny. Modern lovers of playing online casinos can boast of a really impressive number of advantages, which only increase the profitability of the gambling process and its safety.

What Is a National Casino?

To visit a particular place, just enter the name of the site in the search box and then follow the link. In addition, the platform site can also be opened in the app. At this stage, you can try to play at the National Casino, which will make you feel good. It attracts its players and visitors with its website’s stylish and colorful design. Here, there is a wide list of original slots with unusual characters and new plots that players have never seen before. According to many National Casino reviews, you should try your hand and win the grand prize. If we talk about this online institution, it should be noted that it is one of the new gambling platforms which began its activities in 2021.

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What Is Better to Play at Online Casino – Slots or Table Games?

Posted on October 28, 2022 by A. J. Riot

While playing at an online casino, many players come across this confusion about what type of game they must choose. Primarily, the choice of the game lies in their interests, while some other factors that the clever players consider while rooting for a game type. For example, they would see whether the game:

Is worth every penny they are spending on;
It is mostly returning than they are losing on it;
Is it worth learning the rules, or the luck performs best.

So, these are the basic things that the players set first in their minds to test which kind of game would be the best to play at an online casino. Also, making a firm decision for a single match is a subjective decision based on the player’s personal interests, which is what a player needs to explore. Moreover, at online casinos, many players find it challenging to decide whether to keep practicing and polishing their skills with skill-based games or opt for 7 slots casino. To deal with this confusion, here we have categorized and then briefly reviewed each category’s aspects for the players. So, if you are also stuck in your choice then get a guidance and at the end choose the one that suits you the best!

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What Games Are the Most Fun at Online Casinos?

Posted on October 28, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Online casinos are some of the industries that are welcoming greater footfall and income every passing year. Their biggest draws are the games to which people flock. If you are confused by the hundreds and thousands of games available, don’t be.

If you visit a online casino nz and the US, you will definitely have a great experience. Our experts offer the best games you can play at these gambling establishments online.

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Is Anthony Joshua Better Off Leaving His Current Training Team?

Posted on October 28, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Anthony Joshua sacked his former head trainer Rob McCracken and assistant trainer Joby Clayton (and the rest of his training team) after losing to Oleksandr Usyk, saying he didn’t receive proper instruction from the corner during the fight in September 2021. Joshua believed he was winning the fight when he was, in fact, losing, so he didn’t change his tactics in the ring, which he says could have won him the fight.

Robert Garcia, Joshua’s new trainer, recently told Joshua that he must leave the United Kingdom and head over to Garcia’s training headquarters in California if they are to maintain a working relationship. This begs the question, is Anthony Joshua better off leaving his current training team?

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen (10-29-2022)

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#6] Calvin Kattar (23-6-0) vs. [#7] Arnold Allen (18-1-0)
Calvin Kattar is the All-Time #35 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Calvin Kattar (1-2-0)
2022-06-18: L vs. [#4FW] Josh Emmett (18-2-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2022-01-15: W vs. [#11FW] Giga Chikadze (14-3-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-44)
2021-01-16: L vs. [#2FW] Max Holloway (23-7-0) via UD (50-43, 50-43, 50-42)

Last 3 Fights: Arnold Allen (3-0-0)
2022-03-19: W vs. [#13LW] Dan Hooker (21-12-0) via TKO (Punches and Elbows) in 2:33 of round 1
2021-04-10: W vs. [#22FW] Sodiq Yusuff (13-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-01-25: W vs. [*] Nik Lentz (30-12-2) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Arnold Allen	2060.50	+109.50	62.25%
Elo Modified	Arnold Allen	2029.59	+47.75	55.21%
Glicko-1	Arnold Allen	2069.62	+19.52	52.81%
WHR	Arnold Allen	1984.22	+100.42	61.27%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Calvin Kattar 133, Arnold Allen 224
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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Welterweight (170)
[#30] Max Griffin (18-9-0) vs. [#35] Tim Means (32-13-1)

Last 3 Fights: Max Griffin (2-1-0)
2022-03-26: L vs. [#16WW] Neil Magny (26-9-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-07-10: W vs. [*] Carlos Condit (32-14-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-03-20: W vs. [*] Kenan Song (18-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:20 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Tim Means (2-1-0)
2022-06-18: L vs. [#9WW] Kevin Holland (23-8-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 1:28 of round 2
2021-06-26: W vs. [#53WW] Nicolas Dalby (20-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-11-21: W vs. [*] Mike Perry (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Tim Means	1746.72	+4.03	50.46%
Elo Modified	Max Griffin	1816.65	+58.80	56.40%
Glicko-1	Max Griffin	1902.57	+104.61	64.62%
WHR	Max Griffin	1735.07	+101.71	61.41%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Griffin 217, Tim Means 133
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#18] Dustin Jacoby (18-5-1) vs. [#37] Khalil Rountree (10-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Jacoby (3-0-0)
2022-07-16: W vs. [#35LHW] Da Un Jung (15-3-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:13 of round 1
2022-03-05: W vs. [#31MW] Michal Oleksiejczuk (19-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-11-06: W vs. [#106LHW] John Allan (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (2-1-0)
2022-03-12: W vs. [#115LHW] Karl Roberson (9-6-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 0:25 of round 2
2021-09-04: W vs. [#82LHW] Modestas Bukauskas (11-5-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 2:30 of round 2
2021-01-23: L vs. [#66LHW] Marcin Prachnio (15-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Dustin Jacoby	1893.32	+312.58	80.66%
Elo Modified	Dustin Jacoby	1884.09	+266.18	76.23%
Glicko-1	Dustin Jacoby	1946.70	+286.65	83.89%
WHR	Dustin Jacoby	1804.70	+202.31	71.59%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Jacoby 105, Khalil Rountree 231
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Dustin Jacoby leads 2-0
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (10-23-2022)

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Jason