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The “Head vs. Heart” Bet: Why Being a Diehard MMA Fan Makes You a Worse Bettor

Posted on November 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

We all have that one fighter.

The one you’ve followed since their early days. Maybe you saw them on a local card, or you caught their wild debut on a prelim. You’ve watched their interviews, you follow them on Instagram, you know their backstory.

They’re your guy.

And this weekend, they’re fighting.

You look at the odds… and your heart sinks. They’re a +350 underdog. The “experts” are all picking the other guy. The stats aren’t in their favor.

So you do what any loyal fan does. You march to your betting app and you hammer that +350 moneyline. You know something they don’t. You have a feeling. This is destiny.

And then, 90 seconds into the first round, your guy gets caught, and it’s over. Just like that.

Your wallet is lighter, your night is ruined, and you’re left wondering… what just happened?

What happened is simple: you let your head (the fan) make a bet that your brain (the bettor) should have vetoed. This is the single hardest part of betting on MMA, and it’s the trap that costs fans more money than any other: you can’t separate being a fan from being a bettor.

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How the CIRRS Algorithm Works: A Deep Dive Into Fight Matrix’s Ranking Engine

Posted on November 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

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Mixed martial arts fans want to know who stands out, who rises fast, and who slips back. Fight Matrix helps with that by using the CIRRS algorithm to sort fighters in a fair way. It cuts out guesswork and leans on real numbers to give readers a clean picture of the sport. It helps fans keep track of matchups, timelines, and long-term progress.

The idea behind CIRRS is easy to follow: it treats every fight as a new piece of the puzzle. It creates a ranking list that gives followers a clearer look at where each fighter stands at any moment.

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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

Monday, May 4th 2026: Deep 131 Impact: 25th Anniversary

[#2 SW] Sora Sugiyama

[#14 SW] Sukai China

Last Fight Date: 12/14/2025 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Haruo Ochi
Last 5: - - W W W

Last Fight Date: 3/08/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi
Last 5: W W W W W

Saturday, May 2nd 2026: PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli

[#13 HW] Renan Ferreira

[#24 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#5 HW] Vadim Nemkov
Last 5: W W W L L

Last Fight Date: 8/21/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#53 HW] Karl Williams
Last 5: W W W L W

Saturday, April 25th 2026: OKTAGON 87: Szabová vs. Fernandes

[#16 W135] Lucia Szabova (-363)

[#26 W125] Leidiane Fernandes (+249)

Last Fight Date: 8/09/2025 [Oktagon MMA]
Last Opponent: [#96 W135] Cecilie Maria Bolander
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 10/25/2025 [Jungle Fight]
Last Opponent: [#43 W125] Brena Cardozo
Last 5: W W L W W

Featured Fighters

[#9 HW]	Josh Hokit	[#7 FW]	Rajabali Shaidullaev
[#35 WW]	Gilbert Burns	[#17 WW]	Mike Malott
[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev	[#141 LW]	Mandel Nallo
[#84 LW]	Gauge Young	[#16 BW]	Charles Jourdain
[#73 LW]	Jai Herbert	[#1 LW]	Ilia Topuria

Who Has The Most Knockouts In UFC History?

Posted on November 19, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Knockouts aren’t just flashy finishes. They define careers, help shape mixed martial arts, and energize the fans. Achieving the most knockouts in UFC history isn’t just a numbers game. It is somewhat of a market of timing, endurance, power, and, of course, the ability to close a fight in style.

In this post, we will talk about how knockout records change over time, who holds the top spots, and why the knockout artists matter so much in the Octagon and outside of it.

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Artur Beterbiev Now a Free Agent After Contract Expiry

Posted on November 19, 2025 by A. J. Riot

A promotional bidding war for Artur Beterbiev is likely in the near future after the former undisputed light-heavyweight champion’s contract with Top Rank expired. The boxer, who lives in Canada but was born in Russia, has been out of action since February, when Dmitry Bivol defeated him and won no fewer than four titles in the process: WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF.

Commonly referred to as ‘King Artur,’ the Canadian fighter is apparently going to have a major career change in the near future. A retirement from boxing doesn’t seem to be on the card quite yet, though there may be some other changes going forward.

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7 Ways How Pro Fighters Use Cannabis for Focus, Flow, and Sparring

Posted on November 19, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Pro fighters are some of the toughest athletes on the planet. They train twice a day, deal with constant pain, and face intense mental pressure. Surprisingly, about 45% of MMA fighters use cannabis to help them train better and recover faster. Here are seven ways top fighters use cannabis to improve their performance.

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How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is Reshaping MMA: A Look at the Ground Game’s Growing Impact

Posted on November 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

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Mixed Martial Arts has evolved into one of the most strategically complex combat sports on the planet. In the early days, brute force and single-discipline dominance often decided fights. Today, fighters must master multiple disciplines to stay competitive.

Among these, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) stands out as a game-changer. Fighters across the board are refining their grappling skills, understanding that BJJ in MMA is no longer just an asset; it’s a requirement.

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What Features of the Melbet Line Attract Pakistani Players

Posted on November 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

For players from Pakistan, it is not only generous bonuses or the availability of Urdu apps that are important, but also the betting line itself — that is, the number of events, the depth of the markets, the variety of options and adaptation to their favourite disciplines. Against the backdrop of international competition, Melbet has been able to stand out thanks to the structure of its line, especially in the context of the interests of local bettors. In 2025, the operator continues to strengthen its position in South Asia, and Pakistan plays a significant role in this process.

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Auto-betting and Auto-Withdrawal Features in Astronaut Game: Pros and Pitfalls

Posted on November 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Astronaut Game is one of the most exciting representatives of the crash game genre. The mechanics, which seem simple at first glance — place a bet and “eject” in time while the multiplier is growing — actually require lightning-fast decisions and a cool head. That is why automation features such as auto-betting and auto-cash-out have become not just a convenient addition, but an important tool for those who want to play strategically. They allow you to set the conditions for playing https://astronaut.game/ in advance and eliminate the need to manually catch the moment when the ship has not yet exploded.

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Speed of Payouts via Babu88 App

Posted on November 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

After a successful bet or win at a casino, players from Bangladesh want to receive their money as quickly as possible. Babu88 app offers withdrawals through popular local services — bKash, Nagad and Rocket. The speed of crediting depends on the method chosen, the time of creating the request, and the current load on the system. Let’s figure out how long you really have to wait for a transfer and what affects the processing time of transactions.

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Real-Time Statistics: Informed Betting in the Melbet App

Posted on November 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Players who place bets in the Melbet App in Bangladesh often combine watching the match, statistics and selecting odds in several windows at the same time. At the same time, attention is constantly shifting, the speed of decision-making drops, and the bet is based on emotions rather than an understanding of what is happening on the field. When statistics are viewed in one place and bets are placed in another, there is a disconnect between the feeling of the match and the actual analysis.

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Live Betting at 1Win Pakistan: How to Choose the Right Moment to Enter

Posted on November 18, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Live betting in the 1Win Pakistan app attracts players because it allows them to react to the situation directly during the match. Here, betting is not a prediction of the future, but a response to what is happening on the field or court at the moment. However, this is where the main difficulty arises. When events change quickly, decisions can become impulsive. If you place a bet just because the odds have risen sharply or because the team has made several successful moves in a row, your balance will be spent without control. To avoid this, it is important to understand the rhythm of the game and choose the moment to enter consciously.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker (11-22-2025)

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Jason

Lightweight (155)
[*] Arman Tsarukyan (22-3-0, -459) vs. [*] Dan Hooker (24-12-0, +346)
Arman Tsarukyan is the All-Time #46 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Dan Hooker is the All-Time #44 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Arman Tsarukyan (3-0-0)
2024-04-13: W vs. [#9DD][#2LW] Charles Oliveira (36-11-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2023-12-02: W vs. [#11LW] Beneil Dariush (23-7-1) via KO (Knee and Punches) in 1:04 of round 1
2023-06-17: W vs. [#81LW] Joaquim Silva (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:25 of round 3

Last 3 Fights: Dan Hooker (3-0-0)
2024-08-17: W vs. [#7LW] Mateusz Gamrot (25-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2023-07-08: W vs. [#26LW] Jalin Turner (14-9-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2022-11-12: W vs. [#111LW] Claudio Puelles (12-6-0) via TKO (Body Kick) in 4:06 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Arman Tsarukyan	-459		78.55%
Elo K170	Arman Tsarukyan	2302.61	+188.29	74.72%
Elo Modified	Arman Tsarukyan	2198.80	+217.76	77.79%
Glicko-1	Arman Tsarukyan	2263.95	+262.34	81.91%
WHR	Arman Tsarukyan	2116.40	+243.57	80.25%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Arman Tsarukyan 29.1, Dan Hooker 35.8
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Arman Tsarukyan 588, Dan Hooker 462
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)
[#3][#3UFC] Belal Muhammad (24-4-0, +173) vs. [#11][#11UFC] Ian Garry (16-1-0, -211)
Belal Muhammad is the All-Time #7 ranked Welterweight fighter.
Ian Garry is the All-Time #45 ranked Welterweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Belal Muhammad (2-1-0)
2025-05-10: L vs. [#4WW] Jack Della Maddalena (18-3-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
2024-07-27: W vs. [#8WW] Leon Edwards (22-6-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
2023-05-06: W vs. [#17WW] Gilbert Burns (22-9-0) via UD (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Ian Garry (2-1-0)
2025-04-26: W vs. [#7WW] Carlos Prates (23-7-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2024-12-07: L vs. [#9WW] Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0-0) via UD (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
2024-06-29: W vs. [#12MW] Michael Page (24-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Ian Garry	-211		64.94%
Elo K170	Belal Muhammad	2336.56	+196.37	75.59%
Elo Modified	Belal Muhammad	2266.87	+177.12	73.49%
Glicko-1	Belal Muhammad	2315.39	+179.30	73.74%
WHR	Ian Garry	2062.98	+45.01	56.44%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Belal Muhammad 37.4, Ian Garry 28.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Belal Muhammad 196, Ian Garry 210
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ian Garry leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#14][#10UFC] Volkan Oezdemir (20-8-0, -231) vs. [#21][#15UFC] Alonzo Menifield (17-5-1, +188)
Volkan Oezdemir is the All-Time #34 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Volkan Oezdemir (2-1-0)
2024-11-23: L vs. [#4LHW] Carlos Ulberg (14-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2024-06-22: W vs. [#15LHW] Johnny Walker (22-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:28 of round 1
2023-09-02: W vs. [#16LHW] Bogdan Guskov (18-3-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 3:46 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alonzo Menifield (2-1-0)
2025-06-14: W vs. [#31LHW] Oumar Sy (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-02-22: W vs. [#68LHW] Julius Walker (7-1-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2024-08-03: L vs. [#12LHW] Azamat Murzakanov (16-0-0) via KO (Punches) in 3:18 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Volkan Oezdemir	-231		66.77%
Elo K170	Volkan Oezdemir	1817.43	+39.30	55.63%
Elo Modified	Volkan Oezdemir	1825.42	+65.55	59.32%
Glicko-1	Volkan Oezdemir	1906.69	+134.72	68.47%
WHR	Volkan Oezdemir	1873.61	+149.07	70.22%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Volkan Oezdemir 36.2, Alonzo Menifield 38.1
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Volkan Oezdemir 364, Alonzo Menifield 161
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Volkan Oezdemir leads 3-2
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A Milestone for European Masters Boxing

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Ralph-Peter Frohn-lux

Germany vs. England – Masterboxing Supercard with Three WBU World Championship Fights

A milestone for European masters boxing

Markt Erlbach (15 November)

One of the most significant masters boxing events of the year took place on Saturday evening at the Rangauhalle in Markt Erlbach. In front of a packed house, 21 bouts were contested, including three officially sanctioned WBU world championship fights – two of them inaugural title bouts and one successful title defence.

Masters boxing, long smiled at and underestimated, presented itself here on a fully professional level:
Male and female athletes from Germany, England, Italy, Austria, Bulgaria and the Netherlands, aged between 32 and over 60, delivered technically high-quality and fair contests throughout the entire evening.

The event was organized by Ralf-Peter Frohn-Lux and Ralph Heerdegen, who have been working for years to establish professional structures in masters boxing.

A special highlight of the night was the successful title defence by WBU world champion Jürgen Grabosch, who was coached in his corner by Siegfried “Sigi” Schuster, a former successful Austrian boxer.

Sporting- as well as organisation-wise, the event set new standards and stands as further proof that masters boxing has secured its rightful place within the European boxing landscape.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (11-16-2025)

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Jason

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The Positive Impact of Digitalization on Traditional Sabong

Posted on November 14, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Sabong is a type of cockfighting that has been around for many years. The game is part of life in many Southeast Asian places. People join because of the history, fun, and to meet others. A long time ago, sabong was played in local spaces. Now, people can also watch and play it online. This new way makes it easy for more people to get into sabong. The shift to the digital world has changed how the game works. It brings new chances for the people who love the game and those who help run it.

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