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Beginners Sports Betting Guide

Posted on July 19, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Sports betting has seen massive growth in popularity recently as the stigma around gambling gradually recedes. It has created the perfect conditions for a multi-billion industry to bloom. Sports betting can be fun and highly exciting.

Although it can be a challenging hobby initially, sports betting is highly rewarding when done correctly. It is vital to take your time to learn and avoid common mistakes. With the right information and a few pointers, beginners and first-time bettors can enhance their gambling experience and make the most out of their wagers.

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3 weak points that you should work on before committing to amateur martial arts

Posted on July 19, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Many people who have been spending quite some time in a gym often start thinking about changing it up for a sport, and often their choice is – martial arts. It’s understandable: martial arts (such as MMA, boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, judo, jiu-jitsu and others) develop many physical characteristic that aren’t only strength and stamina that we mostly train in a gym, but also coordination of movements, the ability to think through tactics and strategy of combat, speed and strength endurance. That is why many athletes at one time or another in their lives think that it would be nice for them to master this or that type of martial art. But not all of them know that at the very beginning of the change of sports activity they will face difficulties: in this article we will tell you what the coaches who took the chance to buy Instagram followers and have pretty perfect pictures will never tell you. We will review 3 weak points that those people who are planning to move from the gym to the martial arts hall definitely have.

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Featured Upcoming Bouts (Outside of UFC)

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

Last Fight Date: 6/27/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#36 W125] Ariane Lipski da Silva
Last 5: W W L W W

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

[#5 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev

[#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

Last Fight Date: 8/11/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
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

[#6 HW] Vadim Nemkov

[#16 HW] Sergey Bilostenniy

Last Fight Date: 12/13/2025 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 5/02/2026 [PFL]
Last Opponent: [#20 HW] Renan Ferreira
Last 5: W W L W W

Featured Fighters

[#43 WW]	Roberto Soldic	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[#8 BW]	Payton Talbott	[#63 MW]	Damian Pinas
[#28 FLW]	Imanol Rodriguez	[#26 MW]	Roman Kopylov
[#29 LW]	Esteban Ribovics	[#62 WW]	Kalinn Williams
[#81 MW]	Ateba Abega Gautier	[#12 BW]	Deiveson Figueiredo

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on ABC 3: Blaydes vs. Aspinall (07-23-2022)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Jason

Heavyweight (265)
[#3] Curtis Blaydes (16-3-0, +110) vs. [#7] Tom Aspinall (12-2-0, -134)
Curtis Blaydes is the All-Time #26 ranked Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Curtis Blaydes (2-1-0)
2022-03-26: W vs. [#13HW+] Chris Daukaus (12-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:17 of round 2
2021-09-25: W vs. [#9HW+] Jairzinho Rozenstruik (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2021-02-20: L vs. [#6HW+] Derrick Lewis (26-9-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:26 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Tom Aspinall (3-0-0)
2022-03-19: W vs. [#5HW+] Alexander Volkov (35-10-0) via Submission (Straight Armbar) in 3:45 of round 1
2021-09-04: W vs. [#22HW+] Sergey Spivak (14-3-0) via TKO (Elbow and Punches) in 2:30 of round 1
2021-02-20: W vs. [#34HW+] Andrei Arlovski (34-20-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:09 of round 2

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Tom Aspinall	-134		54.59%
Elo K170	Curtis Blaydes	2095.25	+199.82	71.36%
Elo Modified	Curtis Blaydes	2077.66	+167.75	67.58%
Glicko-1	Curtis Blaydes	2161.78	+200.63	76.04%
WHR	Curtis Blaydes	1952.40	+17.51	52.00%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Curtis Blaydes 119, Tom Aspinall 126
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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Middleweight (185)
[#13] Jack Hermansson (22-7-0, -103) vs. [#25] Chris Curtis (29-8-0, -119)
Jack Hermansson is the All-Time #35 ranked Middleweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jack Hermansson (1-2-0)
2022-02-05: L vs. [#12MW] Sean Strickland (25-4-0) via SD (49-46, 47-48, 49-46)
2021-05-22: W vs. [#30MW] Edmen Shahbazyan (11-3-0) via UD (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
2020-12-05: L vs. [#5MW] Marvin Vettori (18-5-1) via UD (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)

Last 3 Fights: Chris Curtis (3-0-0)
2022-06-25: W vs. [#73MW] Rodolfo Vieira (8-2-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2021-12-04: W vs. [#29MW] Brendan Allen (19-5-0) via TKO (Punches and Knees) in 1:58 of round 2
2021-11-06: W vs. [#66MW] Phil Hawes (12-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:27 of round 1

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Chris Curtis	-119		51.71%
Elo K170	Chris Curtis	1937.91	+33.25	53.79%
Elo Modified	Jack Hermansson	1979.87	+29.30	53.20%
Glicko-1	Jack Hermansson	2042.43	+16.00	52.30%
WHR	Jack Hermansson	1854.11	+0.82	50.09%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jack Hermansson 168, Chris Curtis 28
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)
[#76] Paddy Pimblett (18-3-0, -257) vs. [#168] Jordan Leavitt (10-1-0, +206)

Last 3 Fights: Paddy Pimblett (3-0-0)
2022-03-19: W vs. [#203LW] Rodrigo Vargas (12-5-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 3:49 of round 1
2021-09-04: W vs. [#340LW] Luigi Vendramini (9-3-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:25 of round 1
2021-03-20: W vs. [*] Davide Martinez (8-3-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:37 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Jordan Leavitt (2-1-0)
2022-04-16: W vs. [#172LW] Trey Ogden (15-5-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2021-12-18: W vs. [#607LW] Matt Sayles (8-4-0) via Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) in 2:05 of round 2
2021-06-05: L vs. [#38LW] Claudio Puelles (12-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Paddy Pimblett	-257		68.77%
Elo K170	Paddy Pimblett	1692.72	+36.24	54.13%
Elo Modified	Paddy Pimblett	1736.53	+99.20	60.69%
Glicko-1	Paddy Pimblett	1813.27	+183.02	74.15%
WHR	Paddy Pimblett	1748.76	+175.36	69.02%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Paddy Pimblett 126, Jordan Leavitt 98
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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Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-17-2022)

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Jason

Top 5 Services Ph.D. Dissertation Help

Posted on July 14, 2022 by A. J. Riot

For the majority of college students, the dissertation is one of the integral pieces of academic writing that they will work on in their entire course. For most courses, the grade you get on your dissertation determines as much as seventy percent of the overall grades. Therefore, the difference between getting your college degree and failing is your dissertation.

Since Ph.D. students have a lot of things to do such as attending classes, revising for exams, and working part-time, they have a hard time writing a good dissertation. This is where Ph.D. dissertation help services come in. A reputable dissertation writing service will help you get good grades at an affordable price. In this article, we have compiled a list of the top five phd dissertation help services that can help you save time and achieve your academic goals.

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Five of the Best MMA Fighters of all Time

Posted on July 14, 2022 by A. J. Riot

For the most part, MMA is a sport divided into distinct ranks—amateur fighters compete in local circuits in the hopes of making a professional debut. With enough perseverance and dedication, some even make it onto the illustrious roster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, simply making it into the UFC ranks does not entitle you to the title of a world-class fighter.

A world-class MMA fighter must hone their skills in more than one discipline and defy the MMA odds. A warrior of this caliber must be skilled in everything from stand-up striking to submission grappling. In the grand scheme of things, mixed martial arts (MMA) has only been around for a short time, but it has already produced some insane fighters. We will concentrate on the greatest fighters of all time, regardless of size or gender.

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Top Guidelines for Choosing an Online Slot Gambling Site

Posted on July 14, 2022 by A. J. Riot

Are you looking forward to joining the online gambling industry? Then your first step is to identify a trustworthy gambling website to register with. Whether it is your first time gaming online or looking for a better gaming provider, you must decide carefully. There are many gambling websites, and new entrants are joining the market daily. However, websites are not the same and are created differently. Your decision when picking a gambling website can either make or break your online gambling experience. Hence, ensure you find a fair, safe and reputable site. Below are the key elements for choosing a suitable online gambling website. Keep reading and learn.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC on ABC 3: Ortega vs. Rodriguez (07-16-2022)

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#5] Brian Ortega (15-2-0, -164) vs. [#10] Yair Rodriguez (13-3-0, +137)
Brian Ortega is the All-Time #12 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Brian Ortega (1-2-0)
2021-09-25: L vs. [#1FW/#1DD/#2P4P] Alexander Volkanovski (25-1-0) via UD (50-44, 50-45, 49-46)
2020-10-17: W vs. [#9FW] Chan Sung Jung (17-7-0) via UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
2018-12-08: L vs. [#2FW] Max Holloway (23-7-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 5:00 of round 4

Last 3 Fights: Yair Rodriguez (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2021-11-13: L vs. [#2FW] Max Holloway (23-7-0) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
2019-10-18: W vs. [#47LW] Jeremy Stephens (29-20-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2019-09-21: NC vs. [#47LW] Jeremy Stephens (29-20-0)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Brian Ortega	-164		59.55%
Elo K170	Brian Ortega	2115.85	+202.56	71.61%
Elo Modified	Brian Ortega	2057.47	+180.72	68.81%
Glicko-1	Brian Ortega	2127.23	+189.58	74.86%
WHR	Brian Ortega	1976.90	+179.72	69.44%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brian Ortega 294, Yair Rodriguez 245
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Brian Ortega leads 2-1
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#7] Amanda Lemos (11-2-1, -437) vs. [#11] Michelle Waterson (18-9-0, +332)
Michelle Waterson is the All-Time #46 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Amanda Lemos (2-1-0)
2022-04-23: L vs. [#2FLY/#9DD/#8P4P] Jessica Andrade (23-9-0) via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) in 3:13 of round 1
2021-12-18: W vs. [#14SW] Angela Hill (13-12-0) via SD (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
2021-07-17: W vs. [#47SW] Montserrat Ruiz (10-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:35 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Michelle Waterson (1-2-0)
2021-05-08: L vs. [#4SW/#10DD] Marina Rodriguez (16-1-2) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
2020-09-12: W vs. [#14SW] Angela Hill (13-12-0) via SD (48-47, 49-46, 47-48)
2020-05-09: L vs. [#1SW/#2DD/#2P4P] Carla Esparza (19-6-0) via SD (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Amanda Lemos	-437		77.85%
Elo K170	Amanda Lemos	1628.87	+115.95	62.94%
Elo Modified	Amanda Lemos	1618.19	+97.53	60.51%
Glicko-1	Amanda Lemos	1600.28	+102.20	64.30%
WHR	Amanda Lemos	1541.74	+70.82	58.02%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Amanda Lemos 84, Michelle Waterson 434
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)
[#26] Muslim Salikhov (18-2-0, -184) vs. [#41] Jingliang Li (18-7-0, +154)

Last 3 Fights: Muslim Salikhov (3-0-0)
2021-06-05: W vs. [#33WW] Francisco Trinaldo (28-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2020-07-11: W vs. [#51WW] Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (23-7-0) via SD (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
2019-10-26: W vs. [#114WW] Laureano Staropoli (10-5-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Jingliang Li (1-2-0)
2021-10-30: L vs. [#3WW] Khamzat Chimaev (11-0-0) via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:16 of round 1
2021-01-16: W vs. [#46WW] Santiago Ponzinibbio (28-6-0) via KO (Punch) in 4:25 of round 1
2020-03-07: L vs. [#15WW] Neil Magny (26-9-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Muslim Salikhov	-184		62.20%
Elo K170	Muslim Salikhov	2009.57	+191.17	70.55%
Elo Modified	Muslim Salikhov	1948.32	+120.45	62.89%
Glicko-1	Muslim Salikhov	1990.22	+96.46	63.54%
WHR	Muslim Salikhov	1874.82	+93.89	60.56%

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Muslim Salikhov 406, Jingliang Li 259
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Muslim Salikhov leads 2-1
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (07-10-2022)

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jason

Who Are The Most Feared MMA Fighters?

Posted on July 8, 2022 by A. J. Riot

MMA has come a long way to get to where it is today. It has gained universal recognition and become one of the most popular sports in the world. And those fighters that have paved the way have not always been the most friendly.

Here we present to you a list of the most dangerous and most feared MMA fighters that have ever graced the Octagon. Some of them are still active, others are retired. Either way, why not visit the UFC lines and see if you can find any of these fighters on the list.

Because who are the most feared UFC fighters? Why are they so feared in UFC circles? How many matches have they fought? How many fights have they won overall? Well, if you want this info, then we would recommend that you keep reading.

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