Fight Matrix

Fight Matrix Program – Bellator 300 (10-07-2023)

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#19] Usman Nurmagomedov (17-0-0, -1346) vs. [#32] Brent Primus (12-3-0, +643)

Last 3 Fights: Usman Nurmagomedov (3-0-0)
2023-03-10: W vs. [*] Ben Henderson (30-12-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:37 of round 1
2022-11-18: W vs. [#25LW] Patricky Freire (25-11-0) via UD (50-45, 50-44, 50-44)
2022-07-22: W vs. [#135LW] Christopher Gonzalez (8-3-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Brent Primus (2-1-0)
2023-05-12: W vs. [#67LW] Mansour Barnaoui (20-6-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2022-06-24: L vs. [#17LW] Alexandr Shabliy (23-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:22 of round 2
2021-10-16: W vs. [*] Ben Henderson (30-12-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Usman Nurmagomedov	-1346		87.36%
Elo K170	Usman Nurmagomedov	1916.92	+38.41	54.38%
Elo Modified	Usman Nurmagomedov	1908.77	+19.23	52.10%
Glicko-1	Usman Nurmagomedov	1978.37	+38.94	55.58%
WHR	Usman Nurmagomedov	1902.24	+85.35	59.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Usman Nurmagomedov 211, Brent Primus 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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Women Featherweight (145)
[*] Cristiane Justino (26-2-0, -546) vs. [#5] Cat Zingano (14-4-0, +350)
Cristiane Justino is the All-Time #2 ranked Women’s fighter.
Cat Zingano is the All-Time #35 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cristiane Justino (3-0-0)
2022-04-23: W vs. [#8FW] Arlene Blencowe (15-10-0) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
2021-11-12: W vs. [#12FW] Sinead Kavanagh (9-6-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:32 of round 1
2021-05-21: W vs. [*] Leslie Smith (12-9-1) via TKO (Punches) in 4:51 of round 5

Last 3 Fights: Cat Zingano (3-0-0)
2023-03-31: W vs. [#15FW] Leah McCourt (7-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2022-06-24: W vs. [#22FW] Pam Sorenson (9-6-0) via UD (29-26, 29-27, 29-27)
2021-04-09: W vs. [NA] Olivia Parker (4-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:56 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Cristiane Justino	-546		79.18%
Elo K170	Cristiane Justino	1946.37	+380.37	85.04%
Elo Modified	Cristiane Justino	1946.69	+328.65	80.83%
Glicko-1	Cristiane Justino	2013.60	+407.14	91.24%
WHR	Cristiane Justino	1945.06	+361.32	83.90%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cristiane Justino 532, Cat Zingano 190
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Cat Zingano leads 1-0
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Heavyweight (265)
[#7] Ryan Bader (31-7-0, -186) vs. [#12] Linton Vassell (23-8-0, +139)
Ryan Bader is the All-Time #29 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ryan Bader (3-0-0)
2023-02-04: W vs. [*] Fedor Emelianenko (40-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2022-05-06: W vs. [*] Cheick Kongo (31-12-2) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2022-01-29: W vs. [#16HW+] Valentin Moldavsky (12-3-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Linton Vassell (3-0-0)
2023-03-10: W vs. [#16HW+] Valentin Moldavsky (12-3-0) via KO (Punches and Elbows) in 3:03 of round 1
2022-04-15: W vs. [#28HW+] Tim Johnson (16-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 1
2021-11-12: W vs. [#39HW+] Tyrell Fortune (13-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Ryan Bader	-186		60.84%
Elo K170	Ryan Bader	2197.20	+205.47	71.89%
Elo Modified	Ryan Bader	2197.86	+230.04	73.24%
Glicko-1	Ryan Bader	2257.24	+237.61	79.70%
WHR	Ryan Bader	2025.44	+101.19	61.36%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ryan Bader 245, Linton Vassell 211
Previous Match-up Record: Ryan Bader leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ryan Bader leads 4-1
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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green (10-07-2023)

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#14] Grant Dawson (20-1-1, -396) vs. [#15] Bobby Green (30-14-1, +293)

Last 3 Fights: Grant Dawson (3-0-0)
2023-07-01: W vs. [#52LW] Damir Ismagulov (24-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2022-11-05: W vs. [#54LW] Mark O. Madsen (12-1-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:05 of round 3
2022-04-30: W vs. [#68LW] Jared Gordon (19-6-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 4:11 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Bobby Green (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2023-07-29: W vs. [#51LW] Tony Ferguson (25-9-0) via Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 4:54 of round 3
2023-04-22: NC vs. [#68LW] Jared Gordon (19-6-0)
2022-12-17: L vs. [#27LW] Drew Dober (26-12-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:45 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Grant Dawson	-396		75.82%
Elo K170	Grant Dawson	2086.64	+233.58	74.40%
Elo Modified	Grant Dawson	2032.86	+206.76	71.20%
Glicko-1	Grant Dawson	2098.90	+206.02	76.60%
WHR	Grant Dawson	1976.29	+216.11	72.85%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Grant Dawson 98, Bobby Green 70
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)
[#31] Joseph Pyfer (11-2-0, -412) vs. [#72] Abdul Razak Alhassan (12-5-0, +305)

Last 3 Fights: Joseph Pyfer (3-0-0)
2023-04-08: W vs. [#48MW] Gerald Meerschaert (35-17-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:15 of round 1
2022-09-17: W vs. [#499MW] Alen Amedovski (8-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:55 of round 1
2022-07-26: W vs. [#211MW] Osman Diaz (7-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:39 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Abdul Razak Alhassan (2-1-0)
2023-01-14: W vs. [#152MW] Claudio Ribeiro (11-4-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:28 of round 2
2022-02-19: L vs. [#43WW] Joaquin Buckley (16-6-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-08-28: W vs. [#134MW] Alessio Di Chirico (13-7-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 0:17 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Joseph Pyfer	-412		76.52%
Elo K170	Joseph Pyfer	1605.00	+51.48	55.85%
Elo Modified	Abdul Razak Alhassan	1617.49	+0.31	50.03%
Glicko-1	Joseph Pyfer	1693.71	+9.20	51.32%
WHR	Abdul Razak Alhassan	1620.63	+23.05	52.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Joseph Pyfer 182, Abdul Razak Alhassan 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)
[#26] Alex Morono (23-8-0, +159) vs. [#43] Joaquin Buckley (16-6-0, -197)

Last 3 Fights: Alex Morono (2-1-0)
2023-05-13: W vs. [#37WW] Tim Means (33-15-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:09 of round 2
2022-12-10: L vs. [#30WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-7-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:29 of round 3
2022-07-30: W vs. [#69WW] Matthew Semelsberger (11-6-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Joaquin Buckley (1-2-0)
2023-05-20: W vs. [#77WW] Andre Fialho (16-8-0) via TKO (Head Kick) in 4:15 of round 2
2022-12-10: L vs. [#21MW] Chris Curtis (30-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:49 of round 2
2022-09-03: L vs. [#18MW] Nassourdine Imavov (12-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Joaquin Buckley	-197		63.20%
Elo K170	Alex Morono	1826.35	+107.10	61.99%
Elo Modified	Alex Morono	1866.43	+160.51	66.88%
Glicko-1	Alex Morono	1932.49	+159.24	71.43%
WHR	Alex Morono	1754.85	+114.87	62.83%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Alex Morono 147, Joaquin Buckley 140
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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Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF Super Rizin 6: Shiwasu no Owarinagoya Gekokujo Matsuri

[#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina

[#4 W105] Saori Oshima

Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#18 W105] Rena Kubota
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 7/18/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#13 W105] Ye Ji Lee
Last 5: L W L W W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep - 135 Impact

[#3 SW] Sukai China

[#4 SW] Jo Arai

Last Fight Date: 5/04/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 9/13/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#23 SW] Daichi Kitakata
Last 5: L L W L W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep Tokyo Impact 2026 6th Round

[#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama

[#10 SW] Goal Makino

Last Fight Date: 9/20/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi
Last 5: W W W L W

Last Fight Date: 9/06/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#42 SW] Toshiya Takashima
Last 5: W W W W W

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Xiong Jing Nan’s Joy Over ONE Championship’s Growing Popularity in the U.S.

Posted on October 2, 2023 by A. J. Riot

In recent years, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has captured the attention of sports enthusiasts worldwide. Among the rising stars in this high-octane realm is the reigning women’s ONE strawweight MMA champion, Xiong Jing Nan. A veritable force in the ring, Xiong has been making waves not just in her home country but also on the international scene. With the news of ONE Championship’s exciting expansion into the United States in 2024, Xiong’s joy is palpable. This anticipated development promises to bring her prowess and the electrifying intensity of MMA to an even broader audience.

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Current MMA & All-Time Rankings Updated (10-01-2023)

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Jason

Stat of the Day: Loss Streaks after Win Streaks

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Jason

After recently realizing that Tony Ferguson had won 12 straight fights, and then lost 6 straight… I started to think, has something like this ever happened before in Pro MMA? And then I started to wonder if anything WORSE than this had happened?

Though, it is tough to grade “worse” in this case. If a fighter wins 15 straight, then loses 6, that’s probably worse. But what if they won 8, then lost 8, is that worse? You get my point.

Here are some good finds…

Kevin Asplund has a mighty impressive case, winning 15 straight, then dropping 5, then winning 1, then dropping 5 more in a row.
Allan Zuniga may actually beat Tony, if you count his fight in TUF 22. His career is especially weird, where he starts out at 13-0, loses the TUF fight, then loses 5 pro fights and has not fought since.
Mitsuhisa Sunabe has an active streak to watch. He won 16 in a row before his current 4 fight losing streak.
How about Johnnie Roades? This guy won 6 straight, then lost 11 in a row!

Did I miss anyone? Let me know in the comments!

Note: Draws and no contests were ignored.

Top 10 UFC Showdowns That Defined MMA History

Posted on September 25, 2023 by A. J. Riot

The UFC universe is brimming with legendary bouts, edge-of-your-seat moments, and unforgettable face-offs. In a journey spanning three decades, we’ve seen warriors emerge, dynasties crumble, and underdogs shine. In honor of the most thrilling clashes the sport has ever seen, online casino experts from Vulkanbet present their top 10 UFC fights that have undoubtedly made their mark in MMA history.

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3 Must-Read Martial Arts Books in 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by A. J. Riot

To paraphrase the words of Ben Okri, reading is one of the greatest acts of civilization because it takes the free raw material of the mind and builds castles of possibilities. This is the essence of book reading and why people read so many books even in today’s digital age. You can only go so far with watching videos or just by talking to people. At some point, you’ll have to pick up a book if you really want to broaden your horizons.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (09-24-2023)

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Jason

5 Ways Boxing Teaches You to Manage Burnout

Posted on September 22, 2023 by A. J. Riot

In today’s fast-paced world, burnout is a term we’re all too familiar with. The constant hustle, the never-ending to-do lists, and the pressure to always be “on” can take a toll on even the most resilient. But what if the solution to managing burnout lies in an unexpected place? Enter the boxing ring. Before you raise an eyebrow, consider this: this sport isn’t just about throwing punches. It’s a discipline that requires mental fortitude, strategy, and endurance. Now, let’s dive into how this sport can teach us to combat burnout.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot (09-23-2023)

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[#7] Rafael Fiziev (12-2-0, -146) vs. [#11] Mateusz Gamrot (22-2-0, +117)
Rafael Fiziev is the All-Time #48 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Rafael Fiziev (2-1-0)
2023-03-18: L vs. [#3LW] Justin Gaethje (25-4-0) via MD (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
2022-07-09: W vs. [#19WW] Rafael dos Anjos (32-15-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:18 of round 5
2021-12-04: W vs. [#74LW] Brad Riddell (10-4-0) via KO (Spinning Wheel Kick) in 2:20 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Mateusz Gamrot (2-1-0)
2023-03-04: W vs. [#28LW] Jalin Turner (13-7-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2022-10-22: L vs. [#5LW] Beneil Dariush (22-5-1) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2022-06-25: W vs. [#13LW] Arman Tsarukyan (20-3-0) via UD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Rafael Fiziev	-146		56.29%
Elo K170	Mateusz Gamrot	2080.59	+103.45	61.60%
Elo Modified	Mateusz Gamrot	2023.94	+53.79	55.86%
Glicko-1	Mateusz Gamrot	2066.72	+8.13	51.17%
WHR	Mateusz Gamrot	1978.82	+12.03	51.37%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rafael Fiziev 189, Mateusz Gamrot 203
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)
[#11] Dan Ige (17-6-0, +131) vs. [#30] Bryce Mitchell (15-1-0, -161)

Last 3 Fights: Dan Ige (2-1-0)
2023-06-10: W vs. [#47FW] Nate Landwehr (17-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2023-01-14: W vs. [#43FW] Damon Jackson (22-6-1) via KO (Punch) in 4:13 of round 2
2022-06-04: L vs. [#13FW] Movsar Evloev (17-0-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Bryce Mitchell (2-1-0)
2022-12-10: L vs. [#4FW] Ilia Topuria (14-0-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 3:10 of round 2
2022-03-05: W vs. [#19FW] Edson Barboza (23-11-0) via UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
2020-10-31: W vs. [#58FW] Andre Fili (22-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Bryce Mitchell	-161		58.76%
Elo K170	Dan Ige	1943.22	+121.59	63.54%
Elo Modified	Dan Ige	1887.08	+66.79	57.26%
Glicko-1	Dan Ige	1940.62	+113.28	65.75%
WHR	Bryce Mitchell	1780.65	+5.52	50.63%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Dan Ige 105, Bryce Mitchell 287
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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Women Strawweight (115)
[#9] Marina Rodriguez (16-3-2, -312) vs. [#37] Michelle Waterson-Gomez (18-11-0, +235)
Michelle Waterson-Gomez is the All-Time #47 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Marina Rodriguez (1-2-0)
2023-05-06: L vs. [#6SW] Virna Jandiroba (19-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2022-11-05: L vs. [#8SW] Amanda Lemos (13-3-1) via TKO (Punches) in 0:54 of round 3
2022-03-05: W vs. [#3SW] Xiaonan Yan (18-3-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Michelle Waterson-Gomez (0-3-0)
2023-04-08: L vs. [#17SW] Luana Pinheiro (11-1-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2022-07-16: L vs. [#8SW] Amanda Lemos (13-3-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:48 of round 2
2021-05-08: L vs. [#9SW] Marina Rodriguez (16-3-2) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Marina Rodriguez	-312		71.72%
Elo K170	Marina Rodriguez	1603.41	+228.45	73.96%
Elo Modified	Marina Rodriguez	1595.79	+155.11	66.35%
Glicko-1	Marina Rodriguez	1569.11	+135.07	68.52%
WHR	Marina Rodriguez	1556.11	+148.01	66.29%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Marina Rodriguez 140, Michelle Waterson-Gomez 168
Previous Match-up Record: Marina Rodriguez leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Marina Rodriguez leads 1-0
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