Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis (2021-02-20)
Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Curtis Blaydes (14-2-0, -347) vs. [#4] Derrick Lewis (24-7-0, +268)
Curtis Blaydes is the All-Time #33 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Derrick Lewis is the All-Time #28 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Curtis Blaydes (3-0-0)
2020-06-20: W vs. [#5HW+] Alexander Volkov (33-8-0) via UD (48-47, 48-46, 49-46)
2020-01-25: W vs. [#9HW+] Junior dos Santos (21-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:06 of round 2
2019-09-07: W vs. [*] Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-6-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punch) in 2:22 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Derrick Lewis (3-0-0)
2020-08-08: W vs. [#11HW+] Alexey Oleynik (59-14-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 2
2020-02-08: W vs. [#37HW+] Ilir Latifi (14-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-11-02: W vs. [#17HW+] Blagoy Ivanov (18-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Curtis Blaydes | -347 | 74.07% | |
| Elo K170 | Curtis Blaydes | 2113.50 | +15.72 | 51.79% |
| Elo Modified | Curtis Blaydes | 2101.51 | +61.20 | 56.66% |
| Glicko-1 | Curtis Blaydes | 2189.50 | +68.81 | 59.78% |
| WHR | Curtis Blaydes | 2018.63 | +120.32 | 63.41% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curtis Blaydes 245, Derrick Lewis 196
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Curtis Blaydes leads 5-4
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Women Bantamweight (135)
[#8] Ketlen Vieira (11-1-0, -275) vs. [#9] Yana Kunitskaya (13-5-0, +218)
Last 3 Fights: Ketlen Vieira (2-1-0)
2020-09-26: W vs. [#12BW] Sijara Eubanks (6-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-12-14: L vs. [#6BW] Irene Aldana (12-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:51 of round 1
2018-03-03: W vs. [#8FW] Cat Zingano (11-4-0) via SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Last 3 Fights: Yana Kunitskaya (2-1-0)
2020-08-08: W vs. [#26BW] Julija Stoliarenko (9-4-2) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-12-07: L vs. [#3BW] Aspen Ladd (9-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:33 of round 3
2019-03-09: W vs. [#22BW] Marion Reneau (9-6-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Ketlen Vieira | -275 | 69.98% | |
| Elo K170 | Ketlen Vieira | 1607.74 | +66.57 | 57.54% |
| Elo Modified | Ketlen Vieira | 1602.19 | +47.02 | 55.13% |
| Glicko-1 | Ketlen Vieira | 1567.60 | +34.04 | 54.88% |
| WHR | Yana Kunitskaya | 1513.40 | +34.15 | 53.89% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ketlen Vieira 147, Yana Kunitskaya 196
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)
[#65] Charles Rosa (13-4-0, -176) vs. [#75] Darrick Minner (25-11-0, +145)
Last 3 Fights: Charles Rosa (2-1-0)
2020-06-13: W vs. [#103LW] Kevin Aguilar (17-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2020-05-09: L vs. [#22FW] Bryce Mitchell (14-0-0) via UD (30-24, 30-25, 30-25)
2019-10-18: W vs. [#127LW] Manny Bermudez (15-2-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:46 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Darrick Minner (2-1-0)
2020-09-19: W vs. [#129FW] T.J. Laramie (12-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 0:52 of round 1
2020-02-29: L vs. [#48LW] Grant Dawson (16-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:38 of round 2
2019-12-06: W vs. [#629FW] Charlie DuBray (16-14-0) via Technical Submission (Shoulder Choke) in 1:33 of round 1
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Charles Rosa | -176 | 60.97% | |
| Elo K170 | Charles Rosa | 1602.94 | +28.47 | 53.25% |
| Elo Modified | Darrick Minner | 1599.46 | +25.54 | 52.79% |
| Glicko-1 | Darrick Minner | 1635.48 | +74.73 | 60.59% |
| WHR | Charles Rosa | 1561.44 | +38.28 | 54.36% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Charles Rosa 252, Darrick Minner 154
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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 [#5 FW] A.J. McKee |  [#6 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev | ||
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Sports Betting Vs. Casino Games: Which One Should You Choose?
We are aware of the fact that both casino and sports betting are two of the most popular types of entertainment. However, when talking about the potential benefits of both, can we say that one is better than the other? What makes fellow bettors and casino players prefer one to another? And are is there any logic behind it all? Let’s dig a little deeper to find out more.
Which One is More Profitable?
Although both casinos and sportsbooks function similarly, earning money from the two might be different after all. Even if both are considered gambling and “games of chance”, sports betting might be a better option when it comes to profit. In other words, if you are an avid bettor and you do a detailed analysis of the circumstances, you might end up winning. All the wagering experience and following the performance of certain clubs of athletes could in fact be beneficial. However, in order to win big, you will need to run across great odds, meaning that you will still end up in a risky situation. After all, the bookies know what they are doing.
The Best UFC Champions By Weight Class
There is always a lot of discussion about who the greatest fighters in history are. In the UFC, we’ve seen some immense talent come and go over the years, but some fighters stand taller than others. Regardless of who the best in the sport is today, certain members of the UFC have a resume that can’t be denied. These are the best fighters in UFC history by weight class.
Heavyweight: Stipe Miocic
After beating Daniel Cormier in the trilogy fight last August, Miocic can now almost certainly claim to be the greatest heavyweight in UFC history. He has defended the title a record number of times and beat most of the best heavyweights today. While MMA fans may argue that Fedor Emelianenko is the greatest in the sport, he was never a part of the UFC. Miocic stands as the king of the hill and is still building his legacy.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns (2021-02-13)
Welterweight Championship (170)
[#1/#2DD/#3P4P] Kamaru Usman (17-1-0, -276) vs. [#4] Gilbert Burns (19-3-0, +220)
Kamaru Usman is the All-Time #5 ranked Welterweight and #35 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Kamaru Usman (3-0-0)
2020-07-11: W vs. [#3WW] Jorge Masvidal (35-14-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
2019-12-14: W vs. [#2WW] Colby Covington (16-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:10 of round 5
2019-03-02: W vs. [#8WW] Tyron Woodley (19-6-1) via UD (50-44, 50-45, 50-44)
Last 3 Fights: Gilbert Burns (3-0-0)
2020-05-30: W vs. [#8WW] Tyron Woodley (19-6-1) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-44)
2020-03-14: W vs. [#10WW] Demian Maia (28-10-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:34 of round 1
2019-09-28: W vs. [*] Gunnar Nelson (17-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Kamaru Usman | -276 | 70.13% | |
| Elo K170 | Kamaru Usman | 2441.67 | +199.00 | 71.28% |
| Elo Modified | Kamaru Usman | 2388.27 | +187.57 | 69.45% |
| Glicko-1 | Kamaru Usman | 2457.81 | +178.96 | 73.70% |
| WHR | Kamaru Usman | 2223.89 | +207.94 | 72.11% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kamaru Usman 217, Gilbert Burns 259
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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#12] Alexa Grasso (12-3-0, -142) vs. [#17] Maycee Barber (8-1-0, +116)
Last 3 Fights: Alexa Grasso (2-1-0)
2020-08-29: W vs. [#55FLY] Ji Yeon Kim (9-3-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2019-09-21: L vs. [#4SW] Carla Esparza (17-6-0) via MD (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
2019-06-08: W vs. [#25SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (12-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Maycee Barber (2-1-0)
2020-01-18: L vs. [#16FLY] Roxanne Modafferi (25-18-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2019-10-18: W vs. [#20FLY] Gillian Robertson (9-5-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 3:04 of round 1
2019-03-23: W vs. [#40FLY] J.J. Aldrich (8-4-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:01 of round 2
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Alexa Grasso | -142 | 55.89% | |
| Elo K170 | Alexa Grasso | 1527.33 | +50.72 | 55.77% |
| Elo Modified | Alexa Grasso | 1538.91 | +23.58 | 52.58% |
| Glicko-1 | Alexa Grasso | 1512.19 | +0.16 | 50.02% |
| WHR | Alexa Grasso | 1516.08 | +80.95 | 59.14% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alexa Grasso 168, Maycee Barber 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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Middleweight (185)
[#10] Kelvin Gastelum (15-6-0, -221) vs. [#18] Ian Heinisch (14-3-0, +177)
Kelvin Gastelum is the All-Time #30 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (0-3-0)
2020-07-18: L vs. [#9MW] Jack Hermansson (21-6-0) via Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:18 of round 1
2019-11-02: L vs. [#6MW] Darren Till (18-3-1) via SD (29-28, 30-27, 27-30)
2019-04-13: L vs. [#1MW/#9DD/#4P4P] Israel Adesanya (20-0-0) via UD (48-46, 48-46, 48-46)
Last 3 Fights: Ian Heinisch (1-2-0)
2020-06-06: W vs. [#46MW] Gerald Meerschaert (31-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:14 of round 1
2019-12-14: L vs. [#16MW] Omari Akhmedov (21-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-08-17: L vs. [#12MW] Derek Brunson (21-7-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Kelvin Gastelum | -221 | 65.60% | |
| Elo K170 | Kelvin Gastelum | 1858.24 | +60.85 | 56.91% |
| Elo Modified | Kelvin Gastelum | 1892.96 | +77.25 | 58.37% |
| Glicko-1 | Kelvin Gastelum | 1956.10 | +66.95 | 59.52% |
| WHR | Kelvin Gastelum | 1777.46 | +37.22 | 54.24% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kelvin Gastelum 210, Ian Heinisch 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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The Greatest Heavyweight Champion of All Time
For most people, Muhammad Ali is the name that comes to mind when boxing is mentioned. That’s because Ali is among the greatest boxers of all time, having entertained fans worldwide alongside other talented fighters during his time. However, the face of boxing all over the world has significantly changed since the days of Muhammed Ali, but the sport isn’t short of talented fighters. Even better, boxing fans can wager on their favorite athletes on Betway88 while watching their favorite bouts.
Here are the world’s biggest heavyweight champions of all time:
Factoid of the Day: Fighters w/ Pro Fights in the Most Countries
While the success rate of finding a good idea on the Sherdog forums is comparable to panning for gold in the sewer system, every once in a while, you’ll get lucky! I thought this was a fairly good idea for a “factoid” blog post.
Moise Rimbon has fought in the most countries, 24!
The rest of the Top 10 are below:
22 Ivica Truscek
18 Jeff Monson
17 Antony Rea
17 Jean-Francois Lenogue
17 Adnan Alic
17 Maksym Soroka
16 Valdas Pocevicius
16 Jason Jones
16 Francis Carmont
16 Dragan Pesic
With 20 or more pro fights, Gregor Herb has the most impressive country to pro fight ratio.
13 countries in 24 fights. Impressive! Rimbon is second.
With 10 or more pro fights, amazingly.. Christophe Van Dijck has fought in 13 countries in 14 pro fights.
Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 184: Overeem vs. Volkov (2021-02-06)
Heavyweight (265)
[#6] Alistair Overeem (47-18-0, +151) vs. [#8] Alexander Volkov (32-8-0, -183)
Alistair Overeem is the All-Time #14 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Alexander Volkov is the All-Time #39 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alistair Overeem (2-1-0)
2020-09-05: W vs. [#17HW+] Augusto Sakai (15-2-1) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 0:26 of round 5
2020-05-16: W vs. [#22HW+] Walt Harris (13-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:00 of round 2
2019-12-07: L vs. [#5HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-1-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:56 of round 5
Last 3 Fights: Alexander Volkov (2-1-0)
2020-10-24: W vs. [#22HW+] Walt Harris (13-9-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:15 of round 2
2020-06-20: L vs. [#3HW+] Curtis Blaydes (14-2-0) via UD (48-47, 48-46, 49-46)
2019-11-09: W vs. [#42HW+] Greg Hardy (7-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Alexander Volkov | -183 | 61.87% | |
| Elo K170 | Alistair Overeem | 1972.62 | +40.94 | 54.66% |
| Elo Modified | Alistair Overeem | 1979.81 | +22.01 | 52.41% |
| Glicko-1 | Alistair Overeem | 2059.20 | +18.12 | 52.61% |
| WHR | Alistair Overeem | 1914.56 | +37.36 | 54.26% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alistair Overeem 154, Alexander Volkov 105
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alistair Overeem leads 6-5
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Bantamweight (135)
[#2] Cory Sandhagen (13-2-0, -435) vs. [#5] Frankie Edgar (24-8-1, +325)
Cory Sandhagen is the All-Time #42 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #16 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Cory Sandhagen (2-1-0)
2020-10-10: W vs. [#7BW] Marlon Moraes (23-8-1) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 2
2020-06-06: L vs. [#3BW] Aljamain Sterling (19-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:28 of round 1
2019-08-17: W vs. [#22BW] Raphael Assuncao (27-8-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (1-2-0)
2020-08-22: W vs. [#9BW] Pedro Munhoz (18-5-0) via SD (48-47, 46-49, 48-47)
2019-12-21: L vs. [#9FW] Chan Sung Jung (16-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 1
2019-07-27: L vs. [#2FW/#6DD] Max Holloway (22-6-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Cory Sandhagen | -435 | 77.55% | |
| Elo K170 | Cory Sandhagen | 2038.31 | +42.04 | 54.79% |
| Elo Modified | Cory Sandhagen | 1964.70 | +33.49 | 53.66% |
| Glicko-1 | Cory Sandhagen | 2024.71 | +64.21 | 59.14% |
| WHR | Frankie Edgar | 1831.61 | +4.19 | 50.48% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cory Sandhagen 119, Frankie Edgar 168
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 Bantamweight (135)
[#10] Macy Chiasson (6-1-0, -218) vs. [#19] Marion Reneau (9-6-1, +173)
Last 3 Fights: Macy Chiasson (2-1-0)
2020-02-15: W vs. [#44BW] Shanna Young (7-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2019-09-28: L vs. [#14BW] Lina Lansberg (10-5-0) via UD (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
2019-05-04: W vs. [#32BW] Sarah Moras (6-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:22 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Marion Reneau (0-3-0)
2020-06-20: L vs. [#4BW] Raquel Pennington (11-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2019-03-09: L vs. [#9BW] Yana Kunitskaya (13-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2018-07-14: L vs. [#8FW] Cat Zingano (11-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Macy Chiasson | -218 | 65.17% | |
| Elo K170 | Macy Chiasson | 1474.88 | +183.33 | 69.79% |
| Elo Modified | Macy Chiasson | 1595.01 | +263.65 | 76.03% |
| Glicko-1 | Macy Chiasson | 1507.61 | +150.28 | 70.37% |
| WHR | Macy Chiasson | 1487.64 | +115.38 | 62.88% |
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Macy Chiasson 357, Marion Reneau 231
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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The best casino games and sports betting
Playing any kind of game can be a thrilling pastime activity, especially if you are into intriguing card games and competitive sports. Even when most people are not actually good at a real sport, but extremely knowledgeable of various sports and players, that’s the more reason to engage in sports betting. Just like with sports betting, most casino games offer an abundance of fun, excitement, and lucrative finishes. From slots, roulette, blackjack to ultimate sporting bet experience, here are thorough insights of best casino games and sports betting that will help make your enjoyment even more enticing and profitable.
The Height Of Khabib’s Career: What is Next in 2021?
It does not take a genius for one to know who Khabib Nurmagomedov is. He has taken over the headlines for the past few years, and for all the right reasons-his greatness. Born in 1988, Khabib is a 32-year-old fighting machine and one of the staples in MMA betting. All the fans that he has procured over the years hear and see rumours of him fighting off bears when he was a child (yes, really), in addition to additional intense fighting rumours that he actually went through. So, you can call this a short but sweet biography of everything he has managed to build for himself thus far.
It was only a few weeks ago that Khabib defeated Justin Gaethje within the second round and then shocked the world with his announcement to retire. Great figures like him genuinely deserve tons and tons of stories told about him within the history books, so let us start with this one! Continue reading for all the facts, figures and information you ever wanted to know about the number one pound-for-pound fighter.