FightMatrix Program – Invicta FC 29: Kaufman/Lehner (05-04-2018)
Women Bantamweight (135)
[#6] Sarah Kaufman (19-4-0) vs. [#9FW] Katharina Lehner (7-0-0)
Sarah Kaufman is the All-Time #9 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Sarah Kaufman (2-1-0)
2018-01-13: W vs. [#37BW] Pannie Kianzad (8-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-03-18: W vs. [#20FLY] Jessica-Rose Clark (9-4-0) via UD ()
2015-12-19: L vs. [#1FLY/#4DD/#6P4P] Valentina Shevchenko (15-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Katharina Lehner (3-0-0)
2017-12-16: W vs. [NA] Gemma Pike (0-2-0) via UD ()
2017-08-31: W vs. [#16BW] Alexa Conners (5-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2016-12-04: W vs. [#30FW] Judith Ruis (4-3-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sarah Kaufman 111, Katharina Lehner 139
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)
[#51FLY] Bianca Daimoni (7-2-0) vs. [#37] Pannie Kianzad (8-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Bianca Daimoni (2-1-0)
2017-08-05: W vs. [#94BW] Ilara Joanne (6-4-0) via UD ()
2016-07-30: L vs. [#37FLY] Simone Aparecida da Silva (6-1-0) via SD ()
2016-06-11: W vs. [NA] Dayane Souza (0-1-0) via UD ()
Last 3 Fights: Pannie Kianzad (0-3-0)
2018-01-13: L vs. [#6BW] Sarah Kaufman (19-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-01-14: L vs. [#27BW] Raquel Paaluhi (6-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:40 of round 1
2015-09-12: L vs. [#5BW] Tonya Evinger (19-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Bianca Daimoni 272, Pannie Kianzad 111
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)
[#40SW] Pearl Gonzalez (7-3-0) vs. [#119] Barbara Acioly (4-2-0)
Last 3 Fights: Pearl Gonzalez (1-2-0)
2018-03-24: W vs. [#76SW] Kali Robbins (5-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
2017-10-07: L vs. [#22SW] Poliana Botelho (6-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-04-08: L vs. [#18SW] Cynthia Calvillo (6-1-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:45 of round 3
Last 3 Fights: Barbara Acioly (1-2-0)
2018-02-04: L vs. [#32FLY] Takayo Hashi (16-6-1) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:20 of round 2
2017-07-15: L vs. [#60FLY] Karina Rodriguez (6-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:14 of round 1
2017-03-18: W vs. [#145SW] Jamie Thorton (5-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:35 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Pearl Gonzalez 41, Barbara Acioly 89
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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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)
| Saturday, July 18th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Austin: Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2 | |||
 [#6 MW] Costello Van Steenis |  [#12 MW] Johnny Eblen | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 3/20/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#16 MW] Fabian Edwards Last 5: L W W W W | Last Fight Date: 3/28/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#51 MW] Bryan Battle Last 5: W W W L W | ||
| Saturday, June 27th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev | |||
| [#7 W125] Liz Carmouche |  [#13 W125] Viviane Araujo | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 8/15/2025 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#16 W125] Jena Bishop Last 5: W L W W W | Last Fight Date: 4/11/2026 [PFL] Last Opponent: [#61 W125] Shanna Young Last 5: W L W L W | ||
| Sunday, May 31st 2026: Shooto Professional Shooto 2026 Vol. 4 | |||
 [#11 SW] Koyuru Tanoue | [#12 SW] Kazusa Kurobe | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 11/16/2025 [Shooto] Last Opponent: [#236 FLW] Jo Arai Last 5: W W W W L | Last Fight Date: 1/18/2026 [Shooto] Last Opponent: [#39 SW] Ken Asahina Last 5: W W W W W | ||
Featured Fighters
| [#180 FW] |  George Mangos | [#78 FW] | Juan Archuleta | |
| [#186 MW] |  Christian Eckerlin | [#1 MW] | Sean Strickland | |
| [NR] |  Conor McGregor | [NR] |  Matt Marriot | |
| [#34 W105] | Suzu Ooi | [NR] |  Rustam Odinaev | |
| [#34 FW] |  Doo Ho Choi | [NR] |  Magomed Isaev |
Current MMA Rankings Updated (04-30-2018)
Notable Info
- The quality performance decay has been significantly weakened in this release. This penalty reduction (by about 1/2) was supported by improved prediction rates and the new variables (strength and decay acceleration) were decided upon after analyzing the results of several thousand simulations on the past 12 years of fight data. If time allows, I may run additional simulations and further alter this value in the coming days/weeks.
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FightMatrix Program – Bellator 198: Fedor/Mir (04-28-2018)
Heavyweight (265)
[*] Frank Mir (18-11-0, -153) vs. [#53] Fedor Emelianenko (36-5-0, +125)
Frank Mir is the All-Time #21 ranked Heavyweight fighter.
Fedor Emelianenko is the All-Time #1 ranked Heavyweight and #4 ranked Absolute fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Frank Mir (1-2-0)
2016-03-19: L vs. [#8HW+] Mark Hunt (13-12-1) via KO (Punch) in 3:01 of round 1
2015-09-05: L vs. [#16HW+] Andrei Arlovski (27-15-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-07-15: W vs. [*] Todd Duffee (9-3-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:13 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Fedor Emelianenko (2-1-0)
2017-06-24: L vs. [#10HW+] Matt Mitrione (13-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:14 of round 1
2016-06-17: W vs. [#26LHW] Fabio Maldonado (25-11-0) via MD (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
2015-12-31: W vs. [#284HW+] Jaideep Singh (2-3-0) via TKO (Submission to Punches) in 3:02 of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frank Mir 770, Fedor Emelianenko 308
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Fedor Emelianenko leads 6-5
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Featherweight (145)
[#11] Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3-0) vs. [#68] Sam Sicilia (16-8-0)
Last 3 Fights: Emmanuel Sanchez (3-0-0)
2017-10-06: W vs. [#25FW] Daniel Straus (24-8-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:36 of round 3
2017-03-31: W vs. [#174FW] Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2017-01-21: W vs. [#34FW] Georgi Karakhanyan (27-8-1) via MD (28-28, 28-27, 28-27)
Last 3 Fights: Sam Sicilia (1-2-0)
2017-12-01: W vs. [#174FW] Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) via UD ()
2017-02-19: L vs. [#158FW] Gavin Tucker (10-1-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-09-17: L vs. [#20FW] Gabriel Benitez (20-6-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:20 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Emmanuel Sanchez 204, Sam Sicilia 148
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)
[#108] Neiman Gracie (7-0-0) vs. [*] Javier Torres (10-3-0)
Last 3 Fights: Neiman Gracie (3-0-0)
2017-10-20: W vs. [#191WW] Zak Bucia (18-10-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 2:27 of round 2
2017-06-24: W vs. [#1329WW] Dave Marfone (5-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:27 of round 2
2016-11-04: W vs. [*] Rudy Bears (16-15-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 4:39 of round 1
Last 3 Fights: Javier Torres (3-0-0)
2016-05-14: W vs. [#893WW] Julio Cesar Cruz (10-11-0) via UD ()
2015-09-19: W vs. [#672WW] Julian Lane (11-8-1) via SD ()
2015-08-01: W vs. [#512MW] Juan Ramon Grano (5-3-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Neiman Gracie 190, Javier Torres 714
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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FightMatrix Program – UFC Fight Night 128: Barboza/Lee (04-21-2018)
Lightweight (157)
[#5] Edson Barboza (19-5-0, 155.6lb, +131) vs. [#7] Kevin Lee (16-3-0, 157.0lb, -156)
Edson Barboza is the All-Time #27 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Kevin Lee is the All-Time #44 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2017-12-30: L vs. [#3LW/#10DD] Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0-0) via UD (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
2017-03-11: W vs. [#21LW] Beneil Dariush (14-4-1) via TKO in 4:35 of round 2
2016-07-23: W vs. [#43FW] Gilbert Melendez (22-7-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Kevin Lee (2-1-0)
2017-10-07: L vs. [#2LW/#8DD] Tony Ferguson (23-3-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:02 of round 3
2017-06-25: W vs. [#26LW] Michael Chiesa (14-3-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:37 of round 1
2017-03-11: W vs. [#20LW] Francisco Trinaldo (22-6-0) via SUB in 3:12 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 112, Kevin Lee 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)
[#4] Frankie Edgar (22-6-1, 145.6lb, -234) vs. [#13] Cub Swanson (25-8-0, 145.0lb, +190)
Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #9 ranked Featherweight and #12 ranked Absolute fighter.
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #14 ranked Featherweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (2-1-0)
2018-03-03: L vs. [#2FW/#9DD/#9P4P] Brian Ortega (14-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:44 of round 1
2017-05-13: W vs. [#37FW] Yair Rodriguez (10-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 2
2016-11-12: W vs. [#5FW] Jeremy Stephens (28-14-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (2-1-0)
2017-12-09: L vs. [#2FW/#9DD/#9P4P] Brian Ortega (14-0-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:22 of round 2
2017-04-22: W vs. [#99FW] Artem Lobov (13-14-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
2016-12-10: W vs. [#36FW] Doo Ho Choi (14-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Frankie Edgar 49, Cub Swanson 133
Previous Match-up Record: Frankie Edgar leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Frankie Edgar leads 3-2
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Heavyweight (265)
[#47] Justin Willis (6-1-0, 265.4lb, -325) vs. [#96] Chase Sherman (11-4-0, 247.0lb, +257)
Last 3 Fights: Justin Willis (3-0-0)
2017-12-02: W vs. [#147HW+] Allen Crowder (9-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:33 of round 1
2017-07-16: W vs. [#80HW+] James Mulheron (11-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-06-17: W vs. [#89HW+] Juliano Coutinho (8-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Chase Sherman (2-1-0)
2017-11-25: L vs. [#34HW+] Shamil Abdurakhimov (18-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:24 of round 1
2017-07-22: W vs. [#142HW+] Damian Grabowski (20-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
2017-05-13: W vs. [#314HW+] Rashad Coulter (8-3-0) via KO (Elbow) in 3:36 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Justin Willis 140, Chase Sherman 147
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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MMA and Online Gaming: What You Need to Know
The Internet has had its impact on almost every industry out there. For gamers, it’s been a great way to experience gaming, allowing them to try out a different niche of gaming easily. With time, the concept of online gaming has changed too. We had those flash games around a decade back, taking up as little as a megabyte of space. Back in those times, internet speed was slow, and you couldn’t do much more.
Not anymore. And the games have changed as a result too. You could try out online gaming on all your favorite games, which includes the likes of PES, FIFA and even Counter-Strike. With download speeds often cross 50 Mbps, online gaming has taken on a new definition today.
Online gaming: Different Than Even Half a Decade Back!
The gaming sector has been largely influenced by the technological advancement all around. If you are into gaming, you must be aware how the online world has completely changed how people perceive gaming. First, gaming has become far more accessible than it ever was. You can sit on your drawing room sofa with your smartphone and play online till you are tired. You can play online pokies to your heart’s content, or try the more complex games. Either way, you will never be bored.
FightMatrix Program – UFC on FOX 29: Poirier/Gaethje (04-14-2018)
Lightweight (155)
[#5] Dustin Poirier (22-5-0, -138) vs. [#8] Justin Gaethje (18-1-0, +115)
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #42 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Justin Gaethje is the All-Time #37 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2017-11-11: W vs. [#10LW] Anthony Pettis (20-7-0) via Submission (Body Triangle) in 2:08 of round 3
2017-05-13: NC vs. [#1LW/#7DD] Eddie Alvarez (29-5-0)
2017-02-11: W vs. [#28LW] Jim Miller (28-11-0) via MD (28-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Justin Gaethje (2-1-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#1LW/#7DD] Eddie Alvarez (29-5-0) via KO (Knee) in 3:59 of round 3
2017-07-07: W vs. [#38FW] Michael Johnson (17-13-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 4:48 of round 2
2016-12-31: W vs. [#64LW] Luiz Firmino (20-8-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 3
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 154, Justin Gaethje 133
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Justin Gaethje leads 1-0
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Welterweight (170)
[#17] Alex Oliveira (17-5-1) vs. [#19] Carlos Condit (30-11-0)
Carlos Condit is the All-Time #6 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Alex Oliveira (2-1-0)
2017-12-02: L vs. [#20WW] Yancy Medeiros (15-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:02 of round 3
2017-07-22: W vs. [#27WW] Ryan LaFlare (13-2-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:50 of round 2
2017-03-11: W vs. [#48WW] Tim Means (27-10-1) via SUB in 2:38 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Carlos Condit (0-3-0)
2017-12-30: L vs. [#10WW] Neil Magny (20-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-08-27: L vs. [#6WW] Demian Maia (25-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 1
2016-01-02: L vs. [#5WW] Robbie Lawler (28-12-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Oliveira 133, Carlos Condit 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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Middleweight (185)
[#52] Marvin Vettori (12-3-1) vs. [#63] Israel Adesanya (11-0-0)
Last 3 Fights: Marvin Vettori (1-1-1)
2017-12-30: D vs. [#60MW] Omari Akhmedov (17-4-1) via Draw (Majority) in 5:00 of round 3
2017-06-25: W vs. [#120MW] Vitor Miranda (12-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-12-30: L vs. [#29MW] Antonio Carlos Jr. (9-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Israel Adesanya (3-0-0)
2018-02-10: W vs. [#215MW] Rob Wilkinson (11-2-0) via TKO (Knees and Punches) in 3:37 of round 2
2017-11-24: W vs. [#387MW] Stuart Dare (8-6-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 4:53 of round 1
2017-07-28: W vs. [#247MW] Melvin Guillard (32-20-2) via TKO in of round 1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marvin Vettori 105, Israel Adesanya 63
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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FightMatrix Program – UFC 223: Nurmagomedov/Iaquinta (04-07-2018)
Lightweight Championship (155)
[#3] Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-0-0, 154.5lb) vs. [#13] Al Iaquinta (14-3-1, 155.2lb)
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the All-Time #20 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Khabib Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2017-12-30: W vs. [#4LW] Edson Barboza (19-5-0) via UD (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#39FW] Michael Johnson (17-13-0) via Submission (Kimura) in 2:31 of round 3
2016-04-16: W vs. [#164LW] Darrell Horcher (13-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:38 of round 2
Last 3 Fights: Al Iaquinta (3-0-0)
2017-04-22: W vs. [#93WW] Diego Sanchez (27-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:38 of round 1
2015-04-04: W vs. [#7WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-13-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-01-31: W vs. [#51LW] Joe Lauzon (27-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov 98, Al Iaquinta 350
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] Rose Namajunas (7-3-0, 114.2lb, -102) vs. [#3/#6DD/#5P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-1-0, 114.0lb, -121)
Rose Namajunas is the All-Time #23 ranked Women’s fighter.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the All-Time #4 ranked Women’s fighter.
Last 3 Fights: Rose Namajunas (2-1-0)
2017-11-04: W vs. [#3SW/#6DD/#5P4P] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (14-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
2017-04-15: W vs. [#28SW] Michelle Waterson (14-6-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:47 of round 2
2016-07-30: L vs. [#8SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (2-1-0)
2017-11-04: L vs. [#1SW/#3DD/#3P4P] Rose Namajunas (7-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:03 of round 1
2017-05-13: W vs. [#2SW/#5DD/#4P4P] Jessica Andrade (18-6-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
2016-11-12: W vs. [#8SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rose Namajunas 154, Joanna Jedrzejczyk 154
Previous Match-up Record: Rose Namajunas leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Joanna Jedrzejczyk leads 2-0
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Featherweight (145)
[#17] Renato Carneiro (11-1-1, 145.6lb, +112) vs. [#23] Calvin Kattar (18-2-0, 145.4lb, -137)
Last 3 Fights: Renato Carneiro (2-1-0)
2017-07-29: L vs. [#2FW/#9DD/#9P4P] Brian Ortega (14-0-0) via SUB in 2:59 of round 3
2017-04-15: W vs. [#5FW] Jeremy Stephens (28-14-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-05-14: W vs. [*] Zubaira Tukhugov (18-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Calvin Kattar (3-0-0)
2018-01-20: W vs. [#51FW] Shane Burgos (10-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:32 of round 3
2017-07-29: W vs. [#26FW] Andre Fili (18-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-09-23: W vs. [#249FW] Chris Foster (11-5-0) via UD ()
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Renato Carneiro 252, Calvin Kattar 77
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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Sakuraba and Josh Barnett’s submission grappling team “Survival Series” format airs on Fight Pass April 11
This new promotion is called Quintet. The first event will be called “Quintet.1” with the tag line “Team Grappling Survival Match” and features a host of notable names all across the MMA and combat sports scene. It’s stylized title may remind you of defunct Japanese MMA promotion Dream stylized titles. This event will be broadcast on UFC Fight Pass.
THE EVENT AIRS APRIL 11 530AM ET / 230AM PT
https://youtu.be/weTyy5Dk5W8
One Championship – Weight Division Confusion
Due to a weight cutting death, One Championship rolled out changes to their weigh-ins and divisional ranges at the start of 2016.
Although online literature suggests they still do weigh-ins, I can’t find any legitimate pre-event weigh-in results since they rolled out this new program. As far as I can tell, they come up with a fight-ready, perhaps slightly dehydrated weight for each fighter and put them in whatever division they fit.
What makes it more confusing is how they structure their ranges:
| Division | OneFC Limit | Standard Limit |
| Heavyweight | 265 | 265 |
| Light Heavyweight | 225 | 205 |
| Middleweight | 205 | 185 |
| Welterweight | 185 | 170 |
| Lightweight | 170 | 155 |
| Featherweight | 155 | 145 |
| Bantamweight | 145 | 135 |
| Flyweight | 135 | 125 |
| Strawweight | 125 | 115 |
| Atomweight | 115 | 105 |
The upper-limit of Heavyweight remains unchanged, while all of the other divisions are staggered by one, with the exception of Light Heavyweight, which basically equates to a “Light” Heavyweight. So, they tried to make the common naming convention “work” with their altered methods.
To incorporate a real-world example, Bibiano Fernandes is the promotion’s 145-pound champion. In a fight-ready, perhaps slightly dehydrated state, he probably is about 145 pounds and as far as I can tell, this is where he is expected to weigh under their strange conditions — so this is pretty clear so far.
To OneFC, he is a “Bantamweight”, but at where he’s expected to weigh, he’d be considered a “Featherweight” to the rest of the MMA world. However, in the rest of MMA, he would not be exempt from cutting an additional 10 or so pounds of water weight, so in all likelihood, he’d weigh-in at 135 prior to the event — a “true” Bantamweight.
As you may have noticed, our divisional limits are slightly higher than the standard limits, to accommodate for slight variances historically in organizations shifting things a bit, deciding to use the metric system and with another pound or two on top of that to allow for small weigh-in misses. However, they aren’t so much higher to allow for OneFC fighters to be slotted in their “true” MMA divisions without breaking our own rules and ignoring actual weigh-in results.
Hopefully this clears things up.
Current MMA Rankings Updated (04-01-2018)
Notable Info
- Women’s Strawweight expanded to Top 60 (from 50).