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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura (03-16-2024)

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#10] Tai Tuivasa (14-6-0, -128) vs. [#16] Marcin Tybura (24-8-0, +104)
Tai Tuivasa is the All-Time #49 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tai Tuivasa (0-3-0)
2023-09-09: L vs. [#6HW+] Alexander Volkov (37-10-0) via Submission (Ezekiel Choke) in 4:37 of round 2
2022-12-03: L vs. [#4HW+] Sergei Pavlovich (18-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 1
2022-09-03: L vs. [#2HW+] Ciryl Gane (12-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:23 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Marcin Tybura (2-1-0)
2023-07-22: L vs. [#3HW+] Tom Aspinall (14-3-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 1:13 of round 1
2023-02-04: W vs. [#25HW+] Blagoy Ivanov (19-6-0) via UD ()
2022-08-20: W vs. [#20HW+] Alexander Romanov (17-2-0) via MD (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tai Tuivasa	-128		53.38%
Elo K170	Marcin Tybura	1862.59	+104.08	64.55%
Elo Modified	Marcin Tybura	1878.58	+104.84	64.65%
Glicko-1	Marcin Tybura	1900.89	+78.35	61.09%
WHR	Marcin Tybura	1781.69	+89.16	62.55%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tai Tuivasa 189, Marcin Tybura 238
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 5 win(s) against common opposition.
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#31] Kennedy Nzechukwu (12-4-0, -493) vs. [#45] Ovince St. Preux (26-17-0, +350)

Last 3 Fights: Kennedy Nzechukwu (2-1-0)
2023-08-05: L vs. [#22LHW] Dustin Jacoby (19-8-1) via TKO (Punches) in 1:22 of round 1
2023-05-06: W vs. [#44LHW] Devin Clark (14-9-0) via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:28 of round 2
2022-11-19: W vs. [#29LHW] Ion Cutelaba (17-10-1) via TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) in 1:02 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (1-2-0)
2023-02-18: L vs. [#18LHW] Philipe Lins (18-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:49 of round 1
2022-05-07: W vs. [*] Mauricio Rua (27-14-1) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-06-26: L vs. [#64LHW] Tanner Boser (21-10-1) via KO (Punches) in 2:31 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Kennedy Nzechukwu	-493		78.91%
Elo K170	Kennedy Nzechukwu	1615.71	+83.10	61.74%
Elo Modified	Kennedy Nzechukwu	1662.55	+112.03	65.59%
Glicko-1	Kennedy Nzechukwu	1701.10	+149.64	70.29%
WHR	Kennedy Nzechukwu	1659.57	+120.40	66.67%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kennedy Nzechukwu 224, Ovince St. Preux 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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Lightweight (155)
[*] Mike Davis (10-2-0, -260) vs. [*] Natan Levy (8-1-0, +207)

Last 3 Fights: Mike Davis (3-0-0)
2022-10-01: W vs. [#176LW] Viacheslav Borshchev (7-3-1) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)
2021-01-20: W vs. [#86LW] Mason Jones (14-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-10-12: W vs. [*] Thomas Gifford (17-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:45 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Natan Levy (2-1-0)
2022-12-03: W vs. [#715LW] Genaro Valdez (10-3-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2022-04-30: W vs. [#209LW] Mike Breeden (11-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-11-20: L vs. [#41LW] Rafa Garcia (16-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Mike Davis	-260		68.91%
Elo K170	Mike Davis	1626.84	+90.45	62.73%
Elo Modified	Mike Davis	1661.28	+100.34	64.05%
Glicko-1	Mike Davis	1678.91	+148.62	70.17%
WHR	Mike Davis	1664.94	+201.00	76.08%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mike Davis 532, Natan Levy 469
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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Top 6 Jackpot Winners in the History of Online Casinos

Posted on March 11, 2024 by A. J. Riot

There’s no denying that landing a massive casino jackpot win would feel incredible. To go from casually spinning slots for fun to triggering a six or seven-figure payout in an instant would be absolutely mind-blowing. Just imagine the excitement and disbelief of realizing you’re instantly rich beyond your wildest dreams! Here we’re partnering with Polskie KasynoHEX and we discuss six lucky individuals, some anonymous, who have landed massive real money jackpots to become instant millionaires.

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Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#16 W125] Viviane Araujo
Last 5: L W W W W

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Last 5: W W L W W

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[#17 FW] Kyoma Akimoto

Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#7 FW] A.J. McKee
Last 5: W W W W W

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Last Opponent: [#26 FW] Kleber Koike Erbst
Last 5: W W W W W

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Last 5: W W W W W

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Last 5: W W L W W

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Champ Champ Status

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Oleg

These days, it’s not enough to hold a title in a major MMA organization. Why not two? Hell, Anatoly Malykhin is currently simultaneously holding the middleweight, light-heavyweight, and heavyweight titles at ONE Championship. And so every new major title holder seems to ignore the realities of defending their freshly won divisional title, preferring to immediately chase the ‘champ-champ’ status.

This craze began with Conor McGregor becoming the first UFC champion to hold title belts in two divisions at the same time. There have been others before him, though none simultaneous. In this article, we will look back at every fighter who has held more than one divisional title (whether simultaneous or one at at time) in the UFC history, in chronological order. Interim titles count; tournament titles do not.

* indicates titles held simultaneously

Randy Couture

Date	Event	Opponent	Weight Class	Defenses
December 21, 1997	UFC 15.5 – Ultimate Japan 1	Maurice Smith	Heavyweight	None (Vacated)
June 6, 2003 (Interim)	UFC 43 – Meltdown	Chuck Liddell	Light-Heavyweight	1 (Unification)

Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture was a pioneer of MMA in many ways. One of the first well-rounded fighters who sucessfully utilized more than one discipline, Couture was also the first fighter in the UFC to win multiple titles. The Natural made his UFC debut in 1997, winning the UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament. He then defeated young ‘Phenom’ Vitor Belfort in a title eliminator, before capturing the UFC heavyweight title with a decision win over Maurice Smith. Couture never did defend that belt, vacating it amidst a contract dispute with UFC, which saw Randy going to fight over in Japan for a period of his career. Upon returning to UFC in 2000, Couture immediately won back the heavyweight title and defended it twice.

After dropping two fights at heavyweight, the aging Couture decided to try his luck at 205 lbs. Making his light-heavyweight debut at UFC 43, Couture stopped Chuck Liddell in the third round for the Interim title (the real title having been held by Tito Ortiz at the time), becoming the first man in UFC history to win title belts in two different divisions. Couture unified the belts in a routing of Ortiz, but then dropped it in a rematch with Vitor Belfort, due to a cut on the eyelid of Couture caused by the very first strike thrown by Belfort. After winning the title back from Belfort, Couture lost his next two battles to Chuck Liddell and retired from the sport.

Couture’s retirement didn’t last long: a year later, he returned to the heavyweight division, shocking the world with a dominant decision win over a much larger man in Tim Sylvia. Randy defended the heavyweight title once, before losing it to Brock Lesnar. He didn’t fight for another title after.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (03-10-2024)

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Jason

Legends of the Octagon: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Heather

Khabib Nurmagomedov was a well-rounded Mixed Martial Arts fighter who has made his name as the greatest lightweight in MMA and one of the most dominant UFC champions of all time. His background in the Russian martial art of sambo made him one hell of a grappler! Basically, once you are on the Octagon floor with Khabib, you are sure to lose. The highlight of Khabib’s career is capturing the UFC lightweight championship belt and defending it four times. His most viewed UFC fight was against Conor McGregor. Actually, UFC 229 was the most viewed fight on Pay-Per-View in UFC history, as there were over 2,400,000 viewers. Likely Khabib’s most challenging opponent was Dustin Poirier. Nurmagomedov retired as the lightweight champion. His overall MMA record is unblemished at 29-0, and he is the only UFC champion who retired undefeated.

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The Art of War: Gaethje’s Approach to Modern MMA

Posted on March 7, 2024 by A. J. Riot

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a constantly evolving sport, demanding its athletes adapt and refine their skills to stay competitive. Among these athletes, Justin Gaethje stands out for his remarkable evolution from a brawler known for his sheer aggression and willingness to engage in wars, to a more strategic and technical fighter.

This article delves into the transformation of Gaethje’s fighting style, exploring how his approach has shifted within the modern MMA landscape, highlighting his journey towards becoming a more calculated competitor in the octagon and discussing his UFC 300 fight against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 13.

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Introducing the WHR Underdog Parlay!

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Jason

In terms of consistency, predictability, and sensitivity, the WHR rating system is probably the best foundation for a combat sports rating system. We have WHR-based ratings available on our ranking pages, and you can read more about it here.

It has been a while since we posted an original gambling-related article, so I thought I’d use the WHR system to provide a parlay for this weekend’s UFC card, listing the fighters that are betting underdogs, that are favored by WHR. However, there are several things to consider:

Only bouts with the following criteria are considered:
- Both fighters must be active (fought in 360 days prior to event). Reduces uncertainty.
- Both fighters must be rated in the same division as the fight. Further reduces uncertainty.
- Both fighters must have at least 1 draw or 1 loss. Unblemished records have no known “ceiling”.
Our odds are “composite” odds — an average of many major bookmakers.
There may be “better” bets available. In other words, a slight betting favorite that is a HUGE WHR favorite. Perhaps in future post(s), we rank the best bets regardless.. a WHR “Best Bets” parlay.
This is not “plain jane” WHR (although it is very advanced by default). Read the FAQ for more info.
As WHR is an Elo-variant, I’m using the same win probability formula as is the standard in Elo. If one of you math nerds has a better approach, please let me know.
“Odds Win %” does not factor in the juice. To prevent confusion, I will not list fights in which the underdog has negative odds. In this case, the fights are so close that the underdog & favorite usually vary between books anyway.
Don’t blame us if you lose money. Gamble at your own risk.

UFC 299 WHR Underdog Parlay

So, what this tells us, is that based on WHR win probability, this parlay is about 7x more likely to hit than the most recent odds imply, with Burns being the most attractive single bet.

As far as the entire card goes, Jack Della Maddalena is pretty far ahead of the pack as the “worst bet”, with Gilbert Burns his opponent, obviously the “best bet”.

All-Time MMA Rankings: the Lightest Weights

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Oleg

Part 1 – Who’s the GOAT?

Part 2 – Heavy Hitters

Part 3 – Middle of the Pack

We’ve now gotten through the top two thirds of the men’s weight divisions, and established that the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev stands the best chance of dethroning the all-time divisional #1, who just happens to be his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov. Let us now take a look at the lightest men’s weight classes, and see if my assertion holds true.

Men’s Bantamweight

[#1]: Dominick Cruz (8198)

Next active fighter: [#7] Henry Cejudo (3693)

Point differential: 2.21x

Other contenders: [#10] Petr Yan, [#11] Cody Garbrandt, [#12] Sean OMalley

Similar to men’s lightweight, there is not as much separation between #1 and the rest at bantamweight. Dominic Cruz’s reign at the top was brief, and though he is not officially retired, these days he fights very infrequently and isn’t likely to rise any further. Fortunately for Cruz, there just currently isn’t a serious contender to knock him out of the top spot. Aljamain Sterling was oh-so-close but moved up in weight. [#4] Renan Barao, who once so long ago looked like an unstoppable champion, recently made his return to MMA action, to atrocious results and is presently on a six-fight skid. Former champion Henry Cejudo would have likely been ranked much higher on these lists, had he not taken a three year layoff in the prime of his career. Now, he stands with back-to-back losses and not a very clear path forward.

Another former champion, Petr Yan, was once lauded as the future of the division, but faltered badly in his last few outings and is now fighting for his UFC career. Yet another brief title holder Cody Garbrandt is a glass cannon who is not likely to catch lightning in a bottle like he did on the night he took the belt from Cruz. Finally, amongst all these past champs, we have the current top dog Sean O’Malley. In a less competitive division we could imagine Sean with a long reign at the top; however he is already talking about moving up to featherweight for a chance at the ‘champ champ’ status. He also has contenders like Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov breathing down his neck.

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Popular Martial Arts for Betting

Posted on March 5, 2024 by A. J. Riot

The excitement and unpredictability of martial arts have made it a popular choice for sports enthusiasts and bettors alike. With various disciplines showcased on global platforms, the allure of betting on these intense competitions has grown significantly. This article delves into the popular martial arts for betting, providing insights and tips for those looking to engage in this thrilling world.

The Dominance of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is a giant in the world of combat sports betting. This discipline combines techniques from boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and more, offering a dynamic and unpredictable spectacle. Events such as UFC matches have propelled MMA into the mainstream, attracting a wide audience worldwide.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 (03-09-2024)

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Jason

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#9DD/#10P4P] Sean OMalley (17-1-0, -279) vs. [#5] Marlon Vera (24-8-1, +222)
Sean OMalley is the All-Time #12 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Marlon Vera is the All-Time #34 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Sean OMalley (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2023-08-19: W vs. [#3BW] Aljamain Sterling (23-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:51 of round 2
2022-10-22: W vs. [#8BW] Petr Yan (16-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-07-02: NC vs. [#12BW] Pedro Munhoz (20-8-0)

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Vera (2-1-0)
2023-08-19: W vs. [#12BW] Pedro Munhoz (20-8-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2023-03-25: L vs. [#4BW] Cory Sandhagen (17-4-0) via SD (50-45, 49-46, 47-48)
2022-08-13: W vs. [*] Dominick Cruz (24-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:17 of round 4

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Sean OMalley	-279		70.32%
Elo K170	Sean OMalley	2123.84	+52.00	57.43%
Elo Modified	Marlon Vera	2085.54	+28.81	54.14%
Glicko-1	Marlon Vera	2156.78	+23.83	53.42%
WHR	Sean OMalley	1962.01	+2.97	50.43%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Sean OMalley 203, Marlon Vera 203
Previous Match-up Record: Marlon Vera leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#4] Dustin Poirier (29-8-0, +175) vs. [#15] Benoit St. Denis (13-1-0, -215)
Dustin Poirier is the All-Time #4 ranked Lightweight and #30 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Dustin Poirier (1-2-0)
2023-07-29: L vs. [#3LW/#8P4P] Justin Gaethje (25-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:00 of round 2
2022-11-12: W vs. [*] Michael Chandler (23-8-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:00 of round 3
2021-12-11: L vs. [#2LW/#5DD/#7P4P] Charles Oliveira (34-9-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:02 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Benoit St. Denis (3-0-0)
2023-11-11: W vs. [#38LW] Matt Frevola (11-4-1) via KO (Head Kick) in 1:31 of round 1
2023-09-02: W vs. [#51LW] Thiago Moises (17-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:44 of round 2
2023-07-01: W vs. [#83LW] Ismael Bonfim (19-4-0) via SUB in 4:48 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Benoit St. Denis	-215		65.24%
Elo K170	Dustin Poirier	2238.03	+263.03	81.97%
Elo Modified	Dustin Poirier	2188.08	+223.38	78.35%
Glicko-1	Dustin Poirier	2247.43	+171.99	72.91%
WHR	Dustin Poirier	2004.99	+68.90	59.79%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dustin Poirier 224, Benoit St. Denis 119
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)
[#14] Kevin Holland (25-10-0, -132) vs. [#18] Michael Page (21-2-0, +110)

Last 3 Fights: Kevin Holland (2-1-0)
2023-09-16: L vs. [#12WW] Jack Della Maddalena (16-2-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-07-29: W vs. [#42WW] Michael Chiesa (16-7-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:39 of round 1
2023-04-08: W vs. [#32WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-7-0) via KO (Punch) in 3:16 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Michael Page (2-1-0)
2023-03-10: W vs. [#56WW] Goiti Yamauchi (28-6-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 0:26 of round 1
2022-05-13: L vs. [#24WW] Logan Storley (15-2-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)
2021-10-01: W vs. [#23MW] Douglas Lima (33-11-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Kevin Holland	-132		54.43%
Elo K170	Michael Page	1997.58	+99.52	63.94%
Elo Modified	Michael Page	1992.24	+51.37	57.34%
Glicko-1	Michael Page	2077.22	+52.73	57.53%
WHR	Michael Page	1936.14	+89.44	62.59%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kevin Holland 175, Michael Page 365
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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