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High Profile Retirements the Story of 2020; but UFC in Good Hands

Posted on November 12, 2020 by A. J. Riot

All combat athletes have to call time on their careers at some stage, but 2020 has seen the UFC lose some of the biggest pay-per-view draws to ever grace MMA and the Octagon.

As great cage fighters retire, it makes room for others to step up and take their place in the spotlight. That is something Dana White needs in the lightweight division as two of the main attractions in that category won’t compete again.

Khabib Nurmagomedov unanimously takes the top spot in ESPN’s pound-for-pound rankings 🦅

Complete P4P rankings ➡️ https://t.co/iBsac24vXn pic.twitter.com/KsGoYbhhgo

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 28, 2020

All sports move on when a big name hangs it up, and so must the UFC. Here we take a look back and celebrate three MMA superstars that retired in 2020.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Felder (2020-11-14)

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#10WW] Rafael dos Anjos (29-13-0) vs. [#11] Paul Felder (17-5-0)
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #7 ranked Lightweight and #33 ranked Absolute fighter.
Paul Felder is the All-Time #44 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (1-2-0)
2020-01-25: L vs. [#9WW] Michael Chiesa (17-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2019-07-20: L vs. [*] Leon Edwards (18-3-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
2019-05-18: W vs. [#9LW] Kevin Lee (18-6-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:47 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Paul Felder (2-1-0)
2020-02-22: L vs. [#6LW] Dan Hooker (20-9-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2019-09-07: W vs. [#10FW] Edson Barboza (21-9-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
2019-02-17: W vs. [#122WW] James Vick (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Rafael dos Anjos	1923.27	+14.23	51.63%
Elo Modified	Paul Felder	1943.93	+41.74	54.56%
Glicko-1	Paul Felder	1984.52	+34.31	54.92%
WHR	Rafael dos Anjos	1875.00	+36.14	54.12%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael dos Anjos 294, Paul Felder 266
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)
[#61] Kalinn Williams (10-1-0, +186) vs. [#127] Abdul Razak Alhassan (10-2-0, -231)

Last 3 Fights: Kalinn Williams (3-0-0)
2020-02-08: W vs. [#72WW] Alex Morono (17-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 1
2019-11-27: W vs. [#363WW] Jeremie Holloway (10-4-0) via UD ()
2019-10-26: W vs. [#648MW] Bo Yan (8-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:24 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Abdul Razak Alhassan (2-1-0)
2020-07-15: L vs. [#108WW] Mounir Lazzez (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2018-09-08: W vs. [#36WW] Niko Price (14-4-1) via KO (Punch) in 0:43 of round 1
2018-01-20: W vs. [#58WW] Sabah Homasi (15-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:47 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Abdul Razak Alhassan	-231		66.61%
Elo K170	Kalinn Williams	1647.41	+73.57	58.33%
Elo Modified	Kalinn Williams	1649.39	+14.76	51.62%
Glicko-1	Abdul Razak Alhassan	1675.28	+2.01	50.29%
WHR	Abdul Razak Alhassan	1634.50	+121.77	63.56%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kalinn Williams 280, Abdul Razak Alhassan 122
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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Middleweight (185)
[*] Julian Marquez (7-2-0, -295) vs. [#230] Saparbek Safarov (9-3-0, +234)

Last 3 Fights: Julian Marquez (2-1-0)
2018-07-06: L vs. [#97MW] Alessio Di Chirico (12-5-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
2017-12-16: W vs. [#55MW] Darren Stewart (12-6-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:42 of round 2
2017-08-01: W vs. [#145MW] Phil Hawes (9-2-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:20 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Saparbek Safarov (1-2-0)
2020-03-07: L vs. [#58MW] Rodolfo Vieira (7-0-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 2:58 of round 1
2019-03-16: W vs. [*] Nicolae Negumereanu (9-1-0) via UD (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)
2018-02-10: L vs. [*] Tyson Pedro (7-3-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 3:54 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Julian Marquez	-295		71.38%
Elo K170	Julian Marquez	1416.04	+10.16	51.16%
Elo Modified	Julian Marquez	1511.21	+41.19	54.50%
Glicko-1	Julian Marquez	1549.30	+117.14	66.25%
WHR	Julian Marquez	1526.17	+137.85	65.24%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Julian Marquez 862, Saparbek Safarov 252
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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Saturday, August 22nd 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira

[#1 W145] Cristiane Justino

[#4 W135] Ketlen Vieira

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#2 W145] Sara Collins
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 5/16/2026 [UFC]
Last Opponent: [#10 W135] Jacqueline Cavalcanti
Last 5: W L W L W

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

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

Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-08-2020)

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira (2020-10-31)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#5] Glover Teixeira (31-7-0, +177) vs. [*] Thiago Santos (21-7-0, -219)
Glover Teixeira is the All-Time #21 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Glover Teixeira (3-0-0)
2020-05-13: W vs. [#14LHW] Anthony Smith (33-16-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:04 of round 5
2019-09-14: W vs. [#13LHW] Nikita Krylov (26-7-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-04-27: W vs. [#39LHW] Ion Cutelaba (15-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:37 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Thiago Santos (2-1-0)
2019-07-06: L vs. [#1LHW/#6DD/#1P4P] Jon Jones (26-1-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-02-23: W vs. [#2LHW] Jan Blachowicz (27-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:39 of round 3
2018-12-08: W vs. [*] Jimi Manuwa (17-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:41 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Thiago Santos	-219		65.53%
Elo K170	Glover Teixeira	2069.52	+38.31	54.37%
Elo Modified	Thiago Santos	2087.11	+47.36	55.16%
Glicko-1	Thiago Santos	2208.58	+75.97	60.76%
WHR	Thiago Santos	2009.17	+62.92	57.14%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Glover Teixeira 178, Thiago Santos 490
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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Heavyweight (265)
[#27] Andrei Arlovski (29-19-0, +206) vs. [#36] Tanner Boser (19-6-1, -258)
Andrei Arlovski is the All-Time #19 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Andrei Arlovski (2-1-0)
2020-05-13: W vs. [#48HW+] Philipe Lins (14-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2019-11-02: L vs. [#5HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:29 of round 1
2019-07-20: W vs. [#26HW+] Ben Rothwell (38-13-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Tanner Boser (2-1-0)
2020-07-25: W vs. [#83HW+] Raphael Pessoa (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 2
2020-06-27: W vs. [#48HW+] Philipe Lins (14-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:41 of round 1
2019-12-21: L vs. [#46HW+] Ciryl Gane (6-0-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tanner Boser	-258		68.80%
Elo K170	Andrei Arlovski	1655.25	+22.64	52.58%
Elo Modified	Andrei Arlovski	1708.53	+7.98	50.87%
Glicko-1	Andrei Arlovski	1745.95	+18.47	52.66%
WHR	Andrei Arlovski	1696.15	+89.79	60.11%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andrei Arlovski 178, Tanner Boser 105
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)
[#16] Raoni Barcelos (15-1-0) vs. [#83] Khalid Taha (14-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: Raoni Barcelos (3-0-0)
2019-12-21: W vs. [#39BW] Said Nurmagomedov (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2019-05-11: W vs. [#274BW] Carlos Huachin (11-5-3) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 4:49 of round 2
2018-11-30: W vs. [*] Chris Gutierrez (15-4-2) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:12 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Khalid Taha (2-1-0)
2019-10-05: W vs. [#117FLY] Bruno Silva (10-6-2) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 3:00 of round 3
2019-04-13: W vs. [#544LW] Boston Salmon (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:25 of round 1
2018-07-22: L vs. [#145FW] Nad Narimani (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Raoni Barcelos	1920.02	+297.73	79.58%
Elo Modified	Raoni Barcelos	1909.53	+277.03	77.08%
Glicko-1	Raoni Barcelos	1961.00	+304.70	85.24%
WHR	Raoni Barcelos	1866.81	+313.13	80.70%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raoni Barcelos 322, Khalid Taha 399
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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All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (11-02-2020)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Jason

Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-01-2020)

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Jason

Should MMA Athletes Incorporate Nitric Oxide into Their Training Regimen?

Posted on November 1, 2020 by A. J. Riot

The world of mixed martial arts is certainly grueling. Up-and-coming competitors will often be forced to fight multiple bouts each month with little downtime. Training schedules are notoriously strict and diets can be hard to follow. Of course, all of these sacrifices are worth it once an individual steps into the octagon. We should still mention that victory could very well come at a physical price thanks to chronic issues such as soreness, fatigue and an overall lack of motivation.

This is why supplements are playing an increasingly important dietary role in regards to MMA athletes. While we have all heard about substances such as human growth hormone (HGH) and creatine, what about formulations which are intended to increase blood flow to the extremities? These are commonly referred to as vasodilators and nitric oxide is undoubtedly the most common. Might supplementing with nitric oxide be a good idea? Let us take a look at what MMA fighters should consider.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Hall (2020-10-31)

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#15] Uriah Hall (15-9-0, -222) vs. [*] Anderson Silva (34-10-0, +179)
Anderson Silva is the All-Time #1 ranked Middleweight and #4 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Uriah Hall (2-1-0)
2019-09-14: W vs. [#22MW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (10-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2018-12-29: W vs. [#108MW] Bevon Lewis (7-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:32 of round 3
2018-07-07: L vs. [#5MW] Paulo Costa (13-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Anderson Silva (1-2-0)
2019-05-11: L vs. [#8MW] Jared Cannonier (13-5-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 4:47 of round 1
2019-02-09: L vs. [#1MW/#6DD/#6P4P] Israel Adesanya (20-0-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#11MW] Derek Brunson (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Uriah Hall	-222		65.79%
Elo K170	Uriah Hall	1825.30	+63.21	57.17%
Elo Modified	Uriah Hall	1822.38	+34.84	53.81%
Glicko-1	Uriah Hall	1845.76	+37.04	55.31%
WHR	Uriah Hall	1760.78	+16.18	51.85%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Uriah Hall 413, Anderson Silva 539
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Anderson Silva leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#26] Andre Fili (21-7-0, +138) vs. [#58] Bryce Mitchell (13-0-0, -167)

Last 3 Fights: Andre Fili (2-1-0)
2020-06-13: W vs. [#65FW] Charles Jourdain (10-3-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2020-01-18: L vs. [#21FW] Sodiq Yusuff (11-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-07-13: W vs. [*] Sheymon Moraes (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:07 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Bryce Mitchell (3-0-0)
2020-05-09: W vs. [#101LW] Charles Rosa (13-4-0) via UD (30-24, 30-25, 30-25)
2019-12-07: W vs. [#195FW] Matt Sayles (8-3-0) via Submission (Twister) in 4:20 of round 1
2019-03-23: W vs. [#177FW] Bobby Moffett (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Bryce Mitchell	-167		59.81%
Elo K170	Andre Fili	1790.70	+40.78	54.64%
Elo Modified	Bryce Mitchell	1762.16	+22.88	52.50%
Glicko-1	Andre Fili	1757.46	+5.41	50.78%
WHR	Bryce Mitchell	1682.05	+58.41	56.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Andre Fili 140, Bryce Mitchell 175
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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Middleweight (185)
[#37] Kevin Holland (19-5-0) vs. [#40] Makhmud Muradov (24-6-0)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Holland (3-0-0)
2020-09-19: W vs. [#53MW] Darren Stewart (12-6-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2020-08-08: W vs. [#80MW] Joaquin Buckley (11-3-0) via TKO (Punch) in 0:43 of round 3
2020-05-16: W vs. [#122MW] Anthony Hernandez (7-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 1:39 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Makhmud Muradov (3-0-0)
2019-12-07: W vs. [#99MW] Trevor Smith (15-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:09 of round 3
2019-09-28: W vs. [#93MW] Alessio Di Chirico (12-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-07-27: W vs. [#326MW] Wendell de Oliveira Marqu (31-15-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:56 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Makhmud Muradov	1813.34	+6.22	50.71%
Elo Modified	Makhmud Muradov	1825.83	+69.70	57.57%
Glicko-1	Makhmud Muradov	1894.71	+120.34	66.66%
WHR	Makhmud Muradov	1717.92	+35.78	54.08%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kevin Holland 42, Makhmud Muradov 329
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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How Basketball Became The World’s Second-Biggest Sport

Posted on October 26, 2020 by A. J. Riot

Whether you are looking for a sport to bet on, get involved with, or learn more about, you have a variety of options available to you today. Throughout your research, it’s likely that you’ve come across everything from hockey to lawnmower racing. Whatever the situation, there is simply no denying that there is a whole slew of options out there when it comes to the wide world of sports. Despite this, only a select few can be at the top. Basketball is one of those sports, with its ability to draw in millions and millions of fans every year. With more than 200 basketball-playing nations competing against each other every year, the Olympic dream matchups, and all the local events, it should be easy to understand why basketball became so popular and is still growing.

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Current & All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (10-25-2020)

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Jason

Notable Info

Khabib Nurmagomedov finally breaks B.J. Penn’s stranglehold on the all-time top spot at Lightweight and also moves into the Top 15 All-Time Absolute.

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Khabib vs. Gaethje (2020-10-24)

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Jason

Lightweight Championship (155)
[#1/#3DD/#6P4P] Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0-0, -335) vs. [#2/#6DD/#8P4P] Justin Gaethje (22-2-0, +260)
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the All-Time #2 ranked Lightweight and #21 ranked Absolute fighter.
Justin Gaethje is the All-Time #16 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2019-09-07: W vs. [#3LW] Dustin Poirier (26-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:06 of round 3
2018-10-06: W vs. [#10WW] Conor McGregor (22-4-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 3:03 of round 4
2018-04-07: W vs. [#14LW] Al Iaquinta (15-6-1) via UD (50-44, 50-43, 50-43)

Last 3 Fights: Justin Gaethje (3-0-0)
2020-05-09: W vs. [#4LW] Tony Ferguson (25-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:39 of round 5
2019-09-14: W vs. [#24WW] Donald Cerrone (36-15-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:18 of round 1
2019-03-30: W vs. [#10FW] Edson Barboza (21-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:30 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Khabib Nurmagomedov	-335		73.48%
Elo K170	Khabib Nurmagomedov	2424.56	+125.88	63.99%
Elo Modified	Khabib Nurmagomedov	2355.97	+125.33	63.38%
Glicko-1	Khabib Nurmagomedov	2450.23	+98.16	63.76%
WHR	Khabib Nurmagomedov	2342.23	+257.16	76.40%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov 413, Justin Gaethje 168
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Khabib Nurmagomedov leads 3-2
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Middleweight (185)
[#2] Robert Whittaker (21-5-0, -107) vs. [#7] Jared Cannonier (13-4-0, -116)
Robert Whittaker is the All-Time #14 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Robert Whittaker (2-1-0)
2020-07-25: W vs. [#8MW] Darren Till (18-3-1) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-10-05: L vs. [#1MW/#7DD/#5P4P] Israel Adesanya (20-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:33 of round 2
2018-06-09: W vs. [#6MW] Yoel Romero (13-5-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Jared Cannonier (3-0-0)
2019-09-28: W vs. [#3MW] Jack Hermansson (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:27 of round 2
2019-05-11: W vs. [*] Anderson Silva (34-10-0) via TKO (Leg Injury) in 4:47 of round 1
2018-11-03: W vs. [#27MW] David Branch (22-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:29 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jared Cannonier	-116		50.95%
Elo K170	Robert Whittaker	2254.15	+337.51	82.37%
Elo Modified	Robert Whittaker	2182.03	+279.40	77.26%
Glicko-1	Robert Whittaker	2239.90	+208.78	76.89%
WHR	Robert Whittaker	1971.69	+88.78	60.00%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robert Whittaker 91, Jared Cannonier 392
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)
[#8] Alexander Volkov (31-8-0, -165) vs. [#19] Walt Harris (13-8-0, +136)
Alexander Volkov is the All-Time #40 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Alexander Volkov (1-2-0)
2020-06-20: L vs. [#3HW+] Curtis Blaydes (14-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-46, 49-46)
2019-11-09: W vs. [#80HW+] Greg Hardy (6-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2018-10-06: L vs. [#4HW+] Derrick Lewis (24-7-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:49 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Walt Harris (2-1-0)
2020-05-16: L vs. [#6HW+] Alistair Overeem (47-18-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 2
2019-07-20: W vs. [#10HW+] Alexey Oleynik (59-14-1) via KO (Knee and Punches) in 0:12 of round 1
2019-05-04: W vs. [#38HW+] Sergey Spivak (11-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:50 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Alexander Volkov	-165		59.50%
Elo K170	Alexander Volkov	1896.67	+236.07	74.62%
Elo Modified	Alexander Volkov	1919.77	+196.98	70.31%
Glicko-1	Alexander Volkov	1988.19	+187.71	74.66%
WHR	Alexander Volkov	1826.62	+146.53	66.14%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexander Volkov 126, Walt Harris 161
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alexander Volkov leads 1-0
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (10-18-2020)

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Jason

The Practical Beginner’s Guide to Boxing

Posted on October 18, 2020 by A. J. Riot

Have you always seen yourself immersed in boxing but don’t know where to start and what to do? While boxing might seem intimidating, it isn’t. On the contrary, it’s an elite fitness sport that will not only help you get into shape but will also offer you some insider life hacks and tips. If you’re new to the boxing scene, buckle up! The fun wild roller coaster ride is about to begin, and every stage will require a new you to enjoy fully.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Korean Zombie (2020-10-17)

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#4] Chan Sung Jung (16-5-0, -190) vs. [*] Brian Ortega (14-1-0, +158)
Chan Sung Jung is the All-Time #29 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Brian Ortega is the All-Time #16 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (2-1-0)
2019-12-21: W vs. [#5BW] Frankie Edgar (24-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 1
2019-06-22: W vs. [#25LW] Renato Carneiro (14-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:58 of round 1
2018-11-10: L vs. [#12FW] Yair Rodriguez (13-2-0) via KO (Elbow) in 4:59 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Brian Ortega (2-1-0)
2018-12-08: L vs. [#2FW/#8DD] Max Holloway (21-6-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 4
2018-03-03: W vs. [#5BW] Frankie Edgar (24-8-1) via KO (Punches) in 4:44 of round 1
2017-12-09: W vs. [#21FW] Cub Swanson (26-11-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Chan Sung Jung	-190		62.83%
Elo K170	Brian Ortega	2100.99	+133.68	64.81%
Elo Modified	Brian Ortega	2046.71	+99.02	60.67%
Glicko-1	Brian Ortega	2121.33	+124.82	67.23%
WHR	Brian Ortega	1958.40	+42.46	54.83%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chan Sung Jung 301, Brian Ortega 679
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)
[#48] Ciryl Gane (6-0-0) vs. [#59] Ante Delija (17-3-0)

Last 3 Fights: Ciryl Gane (3-0-0)
2019-12-21: W vs. [#36HW+] Tanner Boser (19-6-1) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2019-10-26: W vs. [#148HW+] Dontale Mayes (7-4-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 4:46 of round 3
2019-08-10: W vs. [#85HW+] Raphael Pessoa (10-2-0) via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) in 4:12 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Ante Delija (3-0-0)
2019-11-09: W vs. [#78HW+] Oli Thompson (21-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:58 of round 2
2019-06-06: W vs. [#138HW+] Carl Seumanutafa (12-11-0) via UD ()
2018-05-06: W vs. [*] Ricardo Prasel (10-2-0) via UD ()

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Elo K170	Ante Delija	1634.09	+5.18	50.59%
Elo Modified	Ciryl Gane	1734.15	+85.51	59.25%
Glicko-1	Ciryl Gane	1691.03	+5.06	50.73%
WHR	Ante Delija	1657.42	+21.03	52.40%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ciryl Gane 301, Ante Delija 343
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)
[#4SW/#8DD/#10P4P] Jessica Andrade (20-8-0, -143) vs. [#2/#8P4P] Katlyn Chookagian (14-3-0, +118)
Jessica Andrade is the All-Time #20 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jessica Andrade (1-2-0)
2020-07-11: L vs. [#2SW/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (9-4-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-08-31: L vs. [#1SW/#2DD/#2P4P] Weili Zhang (21-1-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 0:42 of round 1
2019-05-11: W vs. [#2SW/#4P4P] Rose Namajunas (9-4-0) via KO (Slam) in 2:58 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Katlyn Chookagian (2-1-0)
2020-05-30: W vs. [#21FLY] Antonina Shevchenko (8-2-0) via UD (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
2020-02-08: L vs. [#1FLY/#3DD/#3P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (19-3-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 1:03 of round 3
2019-11-02: W vs. [#3FLY] Jennifer Maia (18-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Jessica Andrade	-143		56.19%
Elo K170	Katlyn Chookagian	1700.67	+1.60	50.18%
Elo Modified	Jessica Andrade	1745.72	+28.05	53.06%
Glicko-1	Jessica Andrade	1759.23	+51.35	57.34%
WHR	Jessica Andrade	1644.23	+13.01	51.49%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jessica Andrade 98, Katlyn Chookagian 140
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Katlyn Chookagian leads 2-1
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Which Is Better? MMA Or Boxing

Posted on October 13, 2020 by A. J. Riot

Engaging in any sporting activity comes with immense benefits and everyone has got his or her own sports preference. To participate in any sporting activity, it all starts from self-interest and you may opt to play a given sport professionally, or as a hobby – just for fun. As much as some sporting activities could be similar, each sport has its own rules and regulations. Both Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and boxing have a long history of existence and while they are somewhat similar, there is a clear difference between these two combat sports.

Here are the key differences between the MMA and boxing: Keep Reading