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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Saturday, March 14th 2026: Pancrase 361 | |||
 [#4 SW] Yuta Miyazawa | [#9 SW] Kanji Funada | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| [#242 LW] |  Rustambek Nurzhanov | [#2 LW] |  Charles Oliveira | |
| [#18 FW] | Kyoma Akimoto | [#840 LW] | Daniel Holt | |
| [#1 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | [#5 LW] |  Max Holloway | |
| [#43 LW] | Drew Dober | [#46 FW] | Patrick Mix | |
| [#1 WW] | Islam Makhachev | [#1 LHW] | Alex Pereira |
Stat of the Day: Average height in each weight division (2021 Update)
Original Post: https://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/09/11/stat-of-the-day-average-height-at-each-weight-division/
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| Division | Height | Top 50 | Top 50 Diff |
| Heavyweight+ | 6’2.4″ | 6’3.0″ | +0.6″ |
| Light Heavyweight | 6’1.4″ | 6’2.0″ | +0.6″ |
| Middleweight | 6’0.3″ | 6’0.6″ | +0.3″ |
| Welterweight | 5’11.0″ | 5’11.5″ | +0.5″ |
| Lightweight | 5’9.6″ | 5’9.5″ | -0.1″ |
| Featherweight | 5’8.4″ | 5’8.7″ | +0.3″ |
| Bantamweight | 5’7.0″ | 5’6.9″ | -0.1″ |
| Flyweight | 5’5.6″ | 5’5.6″ | = |
Since 2012, the average ranked fighter has grown a little more than a quarter-inch
Below, are divisions we did not cover in our 2012 post. Since these divisions are much more shallow, we’ll compare Top 15 instead of Top 50
| Division | Height | Top 15 | Top 15 Diff |
| Men’s Strawweight | 5’3.4″ | 5’3.6″ | +0.2″ |
| Women’s Featherweight+ | 5’7.5″ | 5’7.1″ | -0.4″ |
| Women’s Bantamweight | 5’4.3″ | 5’5.3″ | +1.0″ |
| Women’s Flyweight | 5’5.1″ | 5’5.2″ | +0.1″ |
| Women’s Strawweight | 5’3.4″ | 5’3.2″ | -0.2″ |
| Women’s Atomweight | 5’1.1″ | 5’1.3″ | +0.2″ |
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann (09-18-2021)
Light Heavyweight (205)
[#13] Anthony Smith (35-16-0, -173) vs. [#17] Ryan Spann (19-6-0, +143)
Anthony Smith is the All-Time #28 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (2-1-0)
2021-04-24: W vs. [#24LHW] Jimmy Crute (12-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 1
2020-11-28: W vs. [#42LHW] Devin Clark (12-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:34 of round 1
2020-08-29: L vs. [#7LHW] Aleksandar Rakic (14-2-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Ryan Spann (2-1-0)
2021-03-13: W vs. [#33LHW] Misha Cirkunov (15-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:11 of round 1
2020-09-19: L vs. [#15LHW] Johnny Walker (18-5-0) via KO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:43 of round 1
2020-05-09: W vs. [#89MW] Sam Alvey (33-16-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Anthony Smith | -173 | 60.62% | |
| Elo K170 | Anthony Smith | 1936.76 | +130.85 | 64.52% |
| Elo Modified | Anthony Smith | 1942.44 | +159.20 | 66.75% |
| Glicko-1 | Anthony Smith | 2037.22 | +201.79 | 76.16% |
| WHR | Anthony Smith | 1883.58 | +165.83 | 68.08% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Smith 147, Ryan Spann 189
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#35] Ion Cutelaba (15-6-1, -147) vs. [#42] Devin Clark (12-5-0, +121)
Last 3 Fights: Ion Cutelaba (0-2-1)
2021-05-01: D vs. [#25LHW] Dustin Jacoby (15-5-1) via Draw (Split) in 5:00 of round 3
2020-10-24: L vs. [#12LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (15-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:19 of round 1
2020-02-29: L vs. [#12LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (15-1-0) via TKO (Punches and Kicks) in 0:38 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Devin Clark (2-1-0)
2020-11-28: L vs. [#13LHW] Anthony Smith (35-16-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 2:34 of round 1
2020-06-06: W vs. [#29LHW] Alonzo Menifield (11-2-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2020-02-15: W vs. [#214MW] Dequan Townsend (22-12-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Ion Cutelaba | -147 | 56.80% | |
| Elo K170 | Devin Clark | 1635.28 | +26.98 | 53.08% |
| Elo Modified | Devin Clark | 1670.56 | +39.81 | 54.34% |
| Glicko-1 | Devin Clark | 1650.75 | +0.05 | 50.01% |
| WHR | Ion Cutelaba | 1625.77 | +46.29 | 55.27% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ion Cutelaba 140, Devin Clark 294
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 Flyweight (125)
[#41] Mandy Bohm (7-0-0, -105) vs. [#48] Ariane Lipski (13-7-0, -117)
Last 3 Fights: Mandy Bohm (3-0-0)
2020-10-01: W vs. [#92FLY] Griet Eeckhout (5-4-1) via UD ()
2019-05-24: W vs. [*] Jade Masson-Wong (3-2-0) via SUB in 3:43 of round 3
2018-09-01: W vs. [NA] Lili Panegirico (0-4-0) via TKO in 1:01 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Ariane Lipski (1-2-0)
2021-06-05: L vs. [#24FLY] Montana De La Rosa (11-6-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:27 of round 2
2020-11-21: L vs. [#25FLY] Antonina Shevchenko (9-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:33 of round 2
2020-07-18: W vs. [#59FLY] Luana Carolina (7-2-0) via Submission (Kneebar) in 1:28 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Ariane Lipski | -117 | 51.28% | |
| Elo K170 | Mandy Bohm | 1395.40 | +99.58 | 61.18% |
| Elo Modified | Mandy Bohm | 1480.64 | +134.30 | 64.29% |
| Glicko-1 | Mandy Bohm | 1397.85 | +61.35 | 58.74% |
| WHR | Mandy Bohm | 1340.35 | +47.70 | 55.43% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mandy Bohm 352, Ariane Lipski 105
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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An introduction to online casino games for MMA bettors
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David Haye is Back; and He Wants to Fight Tyson Fury
We are seeing a wave of old boxing talent get back into the ring and showcase their skills once more. Of course, one of the main reasons they do this is money, however one fighter to do it recently has gone a step further, to call out one of the biggest fighters in the world.
David Haye returned to the ring for an exhibition event against Joe Fournier, a fight that took place on a card in Florida. It wasn’t the only bout to feature former boxers, with the headline act being former champion Evander Holyfield, who was beaten by Vitor Belfort.
Most of these battles feature two ex-fighters going against each other, but now Haye wants to take his fighting to the next level. Not only by going up against one of the best heavyweights in the world right now, but also calling out someone who is known to not back down from a challenge.
What Now for Team GBs Olympic Medal Winning Boxers?
Team GB walked away with a fantastic haul of boxing medals from 2020, with six in total. This was the most since 1920, when boxing was an Olympic sport, but very different to what we see today, with fewer nations taking part.
The haul was impressive, and instantly Team GB boxing will be looking to build on what they have done for three years from now, when they contest the Olympics in Paris, in 2024. We don’t often see too many boxers returning for future games, each cycle is about inspiring the next generation of talent and hoping that some more world class competitors come through the ranks.
These boxers will have a lot of eyes on them, as people follow their career path after watching them at the Olympics.
What comes next is still to be determined, but those who turn pro will be the ones attracting the most interest. Some may even go elsewhere, potentially into the world of MMA, if they want to try something away from boxing, but still use some of their skills. Should they do that, betting would be available on their fights and this guide to betting on MMA is ideal for those who want to get involved. Keep Reading
Five Upcoming UFC Fights to Keep an Eye On
2021 has been a busy year for the UFC. Year-to-date, the organization held eight numbered Pay-Per-View (PPV) events, with 12 title bouts. Of those, the reigning champions defended their titles six times, the belts changed hand four times, and a vacant or interim belt was crowned on two occasions. This is not to mention the almost weekly Fight Night events, totaling 28 shows for the year and bringing the all-time count to 575 (!) with last weekend’s UFC on ESPN 30.
Here’s a look at the five most interesting fights scheduled in the UFC for the remainder of the year. These fights are sure to be exciting, possibly even more so you partake in online betting on some of your favorite fighters. Three of these five are title bouts, three are rematches, one is a top contender bout and one fun nostalgic matchup to boot.
[#1 WW] Kamaru Usman vs [#2 WW] Colby Covington
This is the currently scheduled UFC matchup I am personally looking forward to the most. Kamaru Usman will be looking to defend his UFC (and lineal) Welterweight title for the fifth time, which will tie for second place with Matt Hughes for most title defenses in the division. Usman and Colby Covington previously met in the Octagon in 2019, with Usman stopping Covington with strikes in the fifth round in what was an absolute barn-burner of a fight. Usman seems to have only improved since then, defeating Gilbert Burns as well as taking two wins over Jorge Masvidal. His most recent win over Masvidal was a thunderous knock out that shocked many fans. Covington in the meanwhile only fought once, dominating and stopping former champion Tyron Woodley. It remains to be seen how much has Colby improved his overall game and how he will deal with Usman’s ever evolving striking this time around. We will find out in November, close to two years since their first matchup.
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till (09-04-2021)
Middleweight (185)
[#7] Derek Brunson (22-7-0, +145) vs. [#8] Darren Till (18-3-1, -175)
Derek Brunson is the All-Time #35 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Derek Brunson (3-0-0)
2021-03-20: W vs. [#12MW] Kevin Holland (21-7-0) via UD (49-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2020-08-01: W vs. [#29MW] Edmen Shahbazyan (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:26 of round 3
2019-08-17: W vs. [#22MW] Ian Heinisch (14-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Darren Till (1-2-0)
2020-07-25: L vs. [#2MW/#7P4P] Robert Whittaker (23-5-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-11-02: W vs. [#10MW] Kelvin Gastelum (16-8-0) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 27-30)
2019-03-16: L vs. [#4WW] Jorge Masvidal (35-15-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:05 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Darren Till | -175 | 60.92% | |
| Elo K170 | Derek Brunson | 2100.75 | +111.94 | 62.52% |
| Elo Modified | Derek Brunson | 2081.45 | +155.76 | 66.41% |
| Glicko-1 | Derek Brunson | 2128.74 | +159.16 | 71.43% |
| WHR | Derek Brunson | 1932.63 | +132.41 | 64.68% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Derek Brunson 168, Darren Till 406
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#32] Tom Aspinall (10-2-0, -179) vs. [*] Sergei Pavlovich (14-1-0, +148)
Last 3 Fights: Tom Aspinall (3-0-0)
2021-02-20: W vs. [#33HW+] Andrei Arlovski (31-20-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:09 of round 2
2020-10-10: W vs. [#222HW+] Alan Baudot (8-3-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:35 of round 1
2020-07-25: W vs. [#72HW+] Jake Collier (12-6-0) via TKO (Knee and Punches) in 0:45 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Sergei Pavlovich (2-1-0)
2019-10-26: W vs. [#59HW+] Maurice Greene (9-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:11 of round 1
2019-04-20: W vs. [#102HW+] Marcelo Golm (9-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:06 of round 1
2018-11-24: L vs. [#8HW+] Alistair Overeem (47-19-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Tom Aspinall | -179 | 61.40% | |
| Elo K170 | Sergei Pavlovich | 1775.98 | +116.83 | 63.04% |
| Elo Modified | Sergei Pavlovich | 1783.43 | +102.13 | 60.99% |
| Glicko-1 | Sergei Pavlovich | 1840.35 | +110.20 | 65.35% |
| WHR | Tom Aspinall | 1714.07 | +6.81 | 50.78% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tom Aspinall 196, Sergei Pavlovich 679
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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Lightweight (155)
[#181] Paddy Pimblett (16-3-0, -141) vs. [#293] Luigi Vendramini (9-2-0, +115)
Last 3 Fights: Paddy Pimblett (2-1-0)
2021-03-20: W vs. [#805LW] Davide Martinez (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:37 of round 1
2020-03-20: W vs. [*] Decky Dalton (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:51 of round 1
2018-09-01: L vs. [#70LW] Soren Bak (14-1-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Luigi Vendramini (1-2-0)
2021-06-12: L vs. [#151LW] Fares Ziam (12-3-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2020-10-03: W vs. [#429LW] Jessin Ayari (16-6-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 1:12 of round 1
2018-09-22: L vs. [#45WW] Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (22-7-0) via KO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:20 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Paddy Pimblett | -141 | 55.71% | |
| Elo K170 | Paddy Pimblett | 1605.60 | +216.24 | 72.87% |
| Elo Modified | Paddy Pimblett | 1623.85 | +189.97 | 69.67% |
| Glicko-1 | Paddy Pimblett | 1683.81 | +180.75 | 73.89% |
| WHR | Paddy Pimblett | 1620.57 | +138.22 | 65.28% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Paddy Pimblett 168, Luigi Vendramini 84
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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