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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Korean Zombie (08-26-2023)

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#2] Max Holloway (24-7-0, -829) vs. [*] Chan Sung Jung (17-7-0, +522)
Max Holloway is the All-Time #3 ranked Featherweight and #9 ranked Absolute fighter.
Chan Sung Jung is the All-Time #22 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Max Holloway (2-1-0)
2023-04-15: W vs. [#5FW] Arnold Allen (19-2-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2022-07-02: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#2P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (26-2-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2021-11-13: W vs. [#3FW] Yair Rodriguez (15-4-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Chan Sung Jung (1-2-0)
2022-04-09: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#2P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (26-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:45 of round 4
2021-06-19: W vs. [#10FW] Dan Ige (17-6-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2020-10-17: L vs. [#8FW] Brian Ortega (15-3-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Max Holloway	-829		84.73%
Elo K170	Max Holloway	2251.02	+261.18	76.73%
Elo Modified	Max Holloway	2221.35	+267.34	76.32%
Glicko-1	Max Holloway	2304.21	+327.37	86.81%
WHR	Max Holloway	2112.96	+299.21	79.69%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Max Holloway 133, Chan Sung Jung 504
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Max Holloway leads 6-4
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#14] Ryan Spann (21-8-0, -151) vs. [#16] Anthony Smith (36-18-0, +123)
Anthony Smith is the All-Time #29 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Spann (2-1-0)
2023-03-11: L vs. [#9LHW] Nikita Krylov (30-8-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:38 of round 1
2022-11-12: W vs. [#25LHW] Dominick Reyes (12-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:20 of round 1
2022-05-14: W vs. [#28LHW] Ion Cutelaba (17-9-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:22 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Smith (1-2-0)
2023-05-13: L vs. [#10LHW] Johnny Walker (21-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2022-07-30: L vs. [#6LHW] Magomed Ankalaev (17-1-1) via TKO (Punches) in 3:09 of round 2
2021-09-18: W vs. [#14LHW] Ryan Spann (21-8-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Ryan Spann	-151		57.29%
Elo K170	Ryan Spann	1830.17	+13.92	51.59%
Elo Modified	Anthony Smith	1824.77	+7.39	50.81%
Glicko-1	Anthony Smith	1921.70	+36.11	55.18%
WHR	Anthony Smith	1771.60	+38.06	54.34%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Spann 168, Anthony Smith 105
Previous Match-up Record: Anthony Smith leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Featherweight (145)
[#18] Alex Caceres (21-13-0, +186) vs. [*] Giga Chikadze (14-3-0, -237)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Caceres (2-1-0)
2023-06-03: W vs. [#55FW] Daniel Pineda (28-15-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2022-12-17: W vs. [#102FW] Julian Erosa (28-11-0) via TKO (Head Kick and Punches) in 3:04 of round 1
2022-03-12: L vs. [#22FW] Sodiq Yusuff (13-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Giga Chikadze (2-1-0)
2022-01-15: L vs. [#7FW] Calvin Kattar (23-7-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-44)
2021-08-28: W vs. [#19FW] Edson Barboza (23-11-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:44 of round 3
2021-05-01: W vs. [#32FW] Cub Swanson (29-13-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Giga Chikadze	-237		66.79%
Elo K170	Alex Caceres	1877.02	+46.52	55.29%
Elo Modified	Alex Caceres	1870.24	+54.97	55.99%
Glicko-1	Alex Caceres	1908.47	+39.80	55.70%
WHR	Alex Caceres	1764.82	+65.01	57.37%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Caceres 84, Giga Chikadze 588
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Alex Caceres leads 1-0
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-20-2023).. and Two Complaints

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Jason

Is anyone else, sick of hearing the UFC commentators declare every champion who has defended 3x or more, as the “best ever” in that weight division?
Leg kicks are ruining fights. I can’t wait until a high-level fight turns into a kicking war like Paco vs. Frank Dux in Bloodsport, but with the two fighters kicking solely at each others’ lower legs. Then, people will start complaining – unless it ends in an Epic KO like that scene did. Anyway, I vote to ban all kicks at or below the knee.

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Friday, October 16th 2026: PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2

[#6 W125] Liz Carmouche

[#14 W125] Jena Bishop

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

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Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF New Years Eve Event

[#5 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev

[#17 FW] Kyoma Akimoto

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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

Saturday, November 14th 2026: Professional Fighters League PFL Returns to Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy

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[#16 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy

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Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira
Last 5: W W W W W

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Last 5: W W L W W

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[#26 MW]	Roman Kopylov	[#63 MW]	Damian Pinas
[#29 LW]	Esteban Ribovics	[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria
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FairPlay India: Introducing a New Era of Reliable Betting

Posted on August 18, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Fairplay betting online has recently become available in the Indian online betting market. However, it has already captured the attention of hundreds of players due to its wide range of disciplines and markets, high odds, ambitious approach to betting, as well as classic and exotic casino games in the casino section.

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These fighters put Australia on the MMA map

Posted on August 18, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Think of Australian athletes and your mind tends to focus on the nation’s famous cricketers, rugby players, maybe tennis stars and of course the odd golfer or two. Australians are not famous for combat sports, aside from a few boxers over the years like Lionel Rose in the 1960s and more recently, Kostya Tszyu, who dominated the light welterweight division around the millennium.

All that has started to change over the past few years, as Australia has got into MMA at grass roots level with more enthusiasm. For some reason, boxing was always seen as a chore to be endured by youngsters down under, but the more nuanced athleticism behind MMA has captured Australian imaginations. This is a nation with a skill for identifying and nurturing sporting talent, which is why it challenges at the highest level despite having a population of only 25 million. These fighters are ensuring Australia is firmly on the MMA map.

Jake Matthews is just hitting his prime

Melbourne fighter Jake Matthews made his MMA debut at Australian regional level in 2012 having just turned 18. He rapidly compiled a 7-0 record before making his UFC debut two years later. In the intervening years, he has recorded some impressive wins against such names as Diego Sanchez, Li Jingliang and Emil Weber Meek.

Matthews was scheduled to face Miguel Baeza at UFC 291 last month, but Baeza pulled out and was replaced by Darrius Flowers. Matthews won the bout quite easily in the second round and there is a sense that he is just hitting his prime.

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Most Notable MMA and Boxing Crossover Fights

Posted on August 16, 2023 by A. J. Riot

MMA and Boxing crossover fight talks have significantly increased in recent times. One of the reasons why are the highly popularized Jake Paul boxing fights where he has faced MMA legends Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, and most recently, Nate Diaz. The upcoming Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou has also generated lots of buzz and there’s no doubt it will be one of the biggest fights of the year.

And as we wait for it, we have decided to look at some of the most notable MMA and boxing crossover fights. The article is based on our interview with boxing and online casino rank expert, Bernard Maumo from https://onlinecasinorank.org/.

Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki (1976)

Let’s start with the fight that started it all, but which is also one of the most bizarre crossover fights ever. The two legends need no introduction in their respective fields, but Ali is arguably the greatest boxer ever and a pop culture icon. Before this fight, he was coming off a big win over the then WBC and WBA heavyweight champion, Richard Dunn. Inoki, on the other hand, was the one of the most influential fighters in Japanese pro wrestling.

Mohammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki was meant to be a boxing vs MMA spectacle, featuring a blend of rules from both words. But two days before the fight, Ali’s camp restricted Inoki to only throwing kicks when one knee was on the ground in a bid to keep him upright. Ali could only adhere to strict boxing rules. But at the end of the day, these turned out to be the worst of rules, giving birth to 15 agonizingly slow rounds. Inoki spent most of the time baseball sliding on the canvas, landing 102 kicks. Ali could only land six punches, and the fight was ruled a draw. Fans have never accepted the result, so you can also judge it yourself.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley (08-19-2023)

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Jason

Bantamweight Championship (135)
[#1/#8DD/#4P4P] Aljamain Sterling (23-3-0, -271) vs. [#5] Sean OMalley (16-1-0, +210)
Aljamain Sterling is the All-Time #3 ranked Bantamweight and #49 ranked Absolute fighter.
Sean OMalley is the All-Time #47 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Aljamain Sterling (3-0-0)
2023-05-06: W vs. [#4BW] Henry Cejudo (16-3-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2022-10-22: W vs. [*] T.J. Dillashaw (17-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:44 of round 2
2022-04-09: W vs. [#7BW] Petr Yan (16-5-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Sean OMalley (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2022-10-22: W vs. [#7BW] Petr Yan (16-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-07-02: NC vs. [#9BW] Pedro Munhoz (20-7-0)
2021-12-11: W vs. [#74BW] Raulian Paiva (21-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:42 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Aljamain Sterling	-271		69.36%
Elo K170	Aljamain Sterling	2421.37	+456.30	88.94%
Elo Modified	Aljamain Sterling	2238.19	+332.51	81.08%
Glicko-1	Aljamain Sterling	2299.89	+330.10	86.99%
WHR	Aljamain Sterling	2071.10	+249.05	75.73%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Aljamain Sterling 105, Sean OMalley 301
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Aljamain Sterling leads 2-1
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Women Strawweight Championship (115)
[#1/#1DD/#1P4P] Weili Zhang (23-3-0, -335) vs. [#8] Amanda Lemos (13-2-1, +252)
Weili Zhang is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Weili Zhang (2-1-0)
2022-11-12: W vs. [#2SW/#3DD/#5P4P] Carla Esparza (19-7-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 1:05 of round 2
2022-06-11: W vs. [*] Joanna Jedrzejczyk (16-5-0) via KO (Spinning Backfist) in 2:28 of round 2
2021-11-06: L vs. [*] Rose Namajunas (11-5-0) via SD (47-48, 49-46, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Lemos (2-1-0)
2022-11-05: W vs. [#9SW] Marina Rodriguez (16-3-2) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 3
2022-07-16: W vs. [#25SW] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-11-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:48 of round 2
2022-04-23: L vs. [#7SW] Jessica Andrade (24-12-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 3:13 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Weili Zhang	-335		73.05%
Elo K170	Weili Zhang	1950.32	+141.33	65.60%
Elo Modified	Weili Zhang	1906.17	+127.08	63.56%
Glicko-1	Weili Zhang	1938.25	+144.01	69.61%
WHR	Weili Zhang	1824.92	+170.62	68.56%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Weili Zhang 280, Amanda Lemos 287
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Weili Zhang leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#8] Marlon Vera (21-8-1, -190) vs. [#9] Pedro Munhoz (20-7-0, +156)
Marlon Vera is the All-Time #41 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Pedro Munhoz is the All-Time #28 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Vera (2-1-0)
2023-03-25: L vs. [#3BW] Cory Sandhagen (17-4-0) via SD (50-45, 49-46, 47-48)
2022-08-13: W vs. [#14BW] Dominick Cruz (24-4-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:17 of round 4
2022-04-30: W vs. [#11BW] Rob Font (20-7-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Pedro Munhoz (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2023-04-15: W vs. [#17BW] Chris Gutierrez (19-5-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-07-02: NC vs. [#5BW] Sean OMalley (16-1-0)
2021-12-11: L vs. [#14BW] Dominick Cruz (24-4-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Marlon Vera	-190		62.65%
Elo K170	Marlon Vera	2007.59	+84.88	59.57%
Elo Modified	Marlon Vera	2033.27	+118.05	62.64%
Glicko-1	Marlon Vera	2115.58	+158.82	71.39%
WHR	Marlon Vera	1920.56	+89.23	60.05%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marlon Vera 147, Pedro Munhoz 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Marlon Vera leads 3-1
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The Rise Of Online Betting: Exploring The Popularity Of Martial Arts Betting Platforms

Posted on August 14, 2023 by A. J. Riot

In recent years, the world of online betting has experienced exponential growth, and one particular niche that has gained significant popularity is betting on martial arts. With the convenience of the internet, martial arts enthusiasts and sports bettors alike can now enjoy the thrill of placing wagers on their favorite fighters from the comfort of their own homes. BestOdds.com, a leading online betting platform, has emerged as a prominent player in this domain, providing a comprehensive betting experience for martial arts enthusiasts. This article explores the rise of online betting on martial arts and sheds light on the reasons behind the increasing popularity of platforms like BestOdds.com.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (08-13-2023)

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Jason

The Demand for Online Casino MMA Among Gamers

Posted on August 10, 2023 by A. J. Riot

Introduction: The Thriving World of Online Casinos and MMA

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital entertainment, online casinos and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) have collided, creating a thrilling fusion. As sport casino soar in popularity, MMA enthusiasts now have a new avenue to immerse themselves in their favourite sport. Thanks to MMA gambling platforms, fans can experience the adrenaline rush of MMA fights while indulging in their passion for gaming. For those passionate about both MMA and online gambling, kasyna online offers a perfect platform to combine these interests. Polish MMA enthusiasts can choose online casino with a wide range of betting options, catering to their preferences for thrilling entertainment.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos (08-12-2023)

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Jason

Welterweight (170)
[#10] Vicente Luque (21-9-1, +105) vs. [#16] Rafael dos Anjos (32-14-0, -129)
Vicente Luque is the All-Time #44 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Rafael dos Anjos is the All-Time #28 ranked Welterweight and #26 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Vicente Luque (1-2-0)
2022-08-06: L vs. [#9WW] Geoff Neal (15-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:01 of round 3
2022-04-16: L vs. [#3WW/#10P4P] Belal Muhammad (23-3-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
2021-08-07: W vs. [#24WW] Michael Chiesa (16-7-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 3:25 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Rafael dos Anjos (2-1-0)
2022-12-03: W vs. [#78MW] Bryan Barberena (18-11-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 3:20 of round 2
2022-07-09: L vs. [#7LW] Rafael Fiziev (12-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:18 of round 5
2022-03-05: W vs. [#22LW] Renato Carneiro (17-5-1) via UD (49-44, 50-44, 49-45)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Rafael dos Anjos	-129		53.59%
Elo K170	Rafael dos Anjos	1990.24	+21.03	52.40%
Elo Modified	Rafael dos Anjos	1948.85	+6.68	50.73%
Glicko-1	Vicente Luque	1992.87	+6.28	50.90%
WHR	Rafael dos Anjos	1890.04	+49.95	55.68%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vicente Luque 371, Rafael dos Anjos 252
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Vicente Luque leads 2-1
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Featherweight (145)
[#38] Cub Swanson (28-13-0, +197) vs. [#63] Hakeem Dawodu (13-3-1, -245)
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #18 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (1-2-0)
2022-10-15: L vs. [#13BW] Jonathan Martinez (18-4-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 4:19 of round 2
2021-12-18: W vs. [#65FW] Darren Elkins (27-11-0) via TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) in 2:12 of round 1
2021-05-01: L vs. [*] Giga Chikadze (14-3-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:03 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Hakeem Dawodu (1-2-0)
2022-09-10: L vs. [#98FW] Julian Erosa (28-11-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-02-05: W vs. [#78FW] Michael Trizano (10-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-06-12: L vs. [#11FW] Movsar Evloev (17-0-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Hakeem Dawodu	-245		67.83%
Elo K170	Hakeem Dawodu	1725.57	+22.34	52.55%
Elo Modified	Cub Swanson	1720.20	+58.98	56.42%
Glicko-1	Cub Swanson	1745.94	+92.19	62.96%
WHR	Cub Swanson	1662.72	+80.30	59.07%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cub Swanson 301, Hakeem Dawodu 336
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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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#16HW+] Chris Daukaus (12-6-0, +165) vs. [#19] Khalil Rountree (11-6-0, -208)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Daukaus (0-3-0)
2022-12-10: L vs. [#13HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (13-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:23 of round 1
2022-03-26: L vs. [#4HW+] Curtis Blaydes (17-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 2
2021-12-18: L vs. [#11HW+] Derrick Lewis (27-11-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:36 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Khalil Rountree (3-0-0)
2022-10-29: W vs. [#26LHW] Dustin Jacoby (19-7-1) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-03-12: W vs. [#130LHW] Karl Roberson (9-6-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 0:25 of round 2
2021-09-04: W vs. [#44LHW] Modestas Bukauskas (15-5-0) via TKO (Leg Kick) in 2:30 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Khalil Rountree	-208		64.14%
Elo K170	Khalil Rountree	1724.86	+88.66	59.99%
Elo Modified	Khalil Rountree	1691.92	+46.97	55.12%
Glicko-1	Khalil Rountree	1722.77	+39.99	55.73%
WHR	Khalil Rountree	1689.95	+126.73	64.08%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Chris Daukaus 245, Khalil Rountree 287
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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